Category Archives: Promo
March 22nd at 6:30 – Laughter Yoga with Robert Rivest
The current calendar year need not be invoked to make the point that there’s never been a better time than now for a good laugh. Laughter, other than being jolly good fun, helps to boost the immune system, increase oxygen intake, release endorphins and serotonin, reduce blood pressure, relieve stress, and promote emotional growth. With benefits like these, we should all laugh more. This is where Laughter Yoga can help.
Laughter Yoga combines interactive laughter exercises with deep centering breaths and calming movements. It is a joyful way to connect with others and it’s for all ages and backgrounds. It’s also an effective way to handle a bad mood or the blues. Laughter Yoga has been recommended by Dr. Mehmet Oz and Dr. Andrew Weil as well as Oprah Winfrey.
Robert Rivest will lead a Laughter Yoga session via Zoom on Monday, March 22 at 6:30 PM.
Mr. Rivest is an international performer and teacher. In addition to being a comic mime artist, he is also a health, literacy and stress relief educator, a mindfulness teacher, a certified laughter yoga master trainer and an engaging public speaker. Since 1990 Robert has given over 8,000 presentations in Europe, Asia, Africa and across the U.S. His mission is to use mindfulness, laughter and the performing arts to bring greater health and happiness to individuals and organizations around the world.
A Zoom link for this event will be included in a confirmation email after registration.
March 8th at 6pm – Trusts, Wills and Estate Planning
Having an estate plan is important for protecting one’s family and making sure everything they have worked for is taken care of. Estate tax attorneys in Boston and surrounding communities often counsel clients to create a revocable living trust due to the Massachusetts inheritance tax and the high home prices. Even modest estates can be subject to state estate tax. Creating a trust can minimize or eliminate the tax owed after death. Without an estate plan a court will decide who gets the assets based on state law rather than the individual deciding.
The Kingston Public Library is pleased to welcome Sean Hagan for the first of two online programs. The first program is on March 8th at 6:00 PM. Mr. Hagan will discuss estate planning and answer your questions.
Sean Hagan is a Partner at the Law Firm, Long Hagan Huff-Harris and primarily advises clients on estate and tax planning, as well as trust and estate administration matters. Mr. Hagan teaches a legal research and writing class to paralegal students at Bunker Hill Community College. He lives in Kingston.
A Zoom link will be sent in a confirmation email after registration.
Spring 2021 Author Talks
Our Spring 2021 Author Talks program runs from March to May. We’re excited to share this virtual series with you. Take a look at the complete list here, and sign up to join us.
Welcome 2021!
Source: Joseph Cushman Finney Papers MC11
KPL Foundation and Friends
Some great news on this rainy March morning!
Hours:
Monday: 4-7pm
Tuesday-Friday: 1-4pm
Fantastic
We are so excited
It’s not to late to head to Big Y and grab your reusable bags! This campaign ends Sunday! Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the Kingston Public Library through this fundraiser!
The Kingston Public Library Community has lost a beloved member and volunteer. Here is a tribute from our retired Library Director Sia Stewart who knew Bob Weber very well. Also, attached you will find Bobs's obituary. Our hearts are with his family and loved ones during this time.
www.legacy.com/obituaries/wickedlocal-kingston/obituary.aspx?n=robert-a-weber&pid=197800794&utm_s...
I am so deeply saddened to learn of Bob's passing. I met Bob when I joined the Friends of the Kingston Public Library after I retired and was immediately drawn to this amazing, kind, enthusiastic man. He was a gift to all of the organizations he was part of and will be so missed. Rest in peace, Bob. God bless. 🙏💕
He sounds like he was a great person.
So sad. He was my neighbor and we were friends thru the Jones River Historical Society. RIP Bob.
All Kingston feeds
Here’s our combined feed from Facebook pages of the Library and some of Kingston’s departments. They’re listed individually here.
Cutest
Am pretty sure that the cats would savage her. Would take her in a flash!
How did she end up in the shelter?
Love her!
Oh my goodness!
Omg 😍😍😍😍
Kathryn Mary Fritz
Does she get on with cats
Can't wait to meet her tomorrow!!!
I love her too!
I love her🥺
Next week- Rockin' Robin and Nest Grab-and-Go Craft.
Due to the great response to our grab and go crafts and our limited supply, we ask that you take only two per family.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will reduce the premiums for all Veterans insured under the Veterans’ Group Life Insurance (VGLI) program, effective April 1.
Premiums for VGLI will be reduced by an average of 7% across all age groups. These premium reductions will ensure that VGLI remains a cost-effective option for Veterans who choose VA insurance products. The reduction in VGLI premiums will make life insurance even more affordable for our nation’s Veterans. We are excited to offer our Veterans better rates for their life insurance as they transition to civilian life.
With approximately 437,000 Veterans insured by VGLI, the program allows separating service members to continue their Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI) coverage as a renewable term insurance policy after leaving service.
Separating service members normally have 240 days after leaving the military to apply for VGLI without proof of good health, if they apply after the 240-day period, they will need to submit proof of good health. To offer more flexibility to separating service members during the COVID-19 pandemic, VA is temporarily extending the application deadlines for VGLI by an additional 90 days beyond the initial 240-day period. This enrollment extension will remain in effect until June 2021.
VA is dedicated to ensuring that all Veterans receive the benefits they have earned and will ensure it has the resources in place to meet the needs of all Veterans. Thank you for your continued support of VA and our joint partnerships.
Thank you,
Thomas Murphy,
Acting Under Secretary for Benefits,
Veterans Benefits Administration
Department of Veterans Affairs
It's not too late to join us and have a good laugh. And free!
To register, go to:
www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=KPL&curName=2021/03/22_Laughter_Yoga_with_Robert_Rivest
Spring Bunny Art
Happy Spring.
Create a cute little clay bunny nestled into a green patch filling a garden pot. Each kit will contain supplies for your project , a video lesson from Ms. Kowal on how to create your cute bunny, and a few sweet surprises.
Kits must be picked up at the Recreation Dept. Must be picked up by 4:00PM Friday March 26th.
Great for gifts or to enjoy for yourself.
Unfortunately, due to the ongoing changes related to COVID the annual rabies clinic has been postponed until the summer time, depending on current COVID status at that time. We're sorry for any inconvenience!
Update about the Kingston Animal Shelter!
We would like to thank the community for all the understanding and cooperation while our department was operating at a reduced capacity. Both ACO's have returned to regular duty and are happy to provide services to the Town of Kingston as usual!
Stray kitty in MacFarlane Farms/Erica Ln Please reach out to Kingston Animal Control if this kitty looks familiar to you!
Shared hoping owner will be found
I can't share because I'm in Facebook jail at the moment. I hope this kitty can find their family. 🐾
Yes he lives in MacFarline farms antique style house with inground pool garage underneath
Sharing on the Newcombs Mill page
You can access Ancestry for free with your Kingston Public Library card. To get started, go to this link:
www.kingstonpubliclibrary.org/newsite/collections/digital-home/digital-collections-genealogy/
Then click on Ancestry and have your library card number ready. (It's the number on the back of the card.) You can login anytime.
Look at these crafty kids.
Thanks to Amanda and Andrew K. for sharing their Grab-and-Go creations with us!
Awesome work! 😁
They did a great job!
The Spring Author Talks are coming! You can register for the first event here:
www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=KPL&curName=2021/03/18_Author_Talk_-_Cass_R._Sunstein
Bubble Man
Come join the Bubble Driveway party with the Bubble Music Man. Kid friendly music, with bubbles, and "Bubbleology" to create a fun experience for kids. Our parties feature dancing and movement as well as Big Bubbles and some bubble creations, sure to bring smiles!
Visit Kingstonrec.com to register!
Some great news on this rainy March morning!
Hours:
Monday: 4-7pm
Tuesday-Friday: 1-4pm
Fantastic
We are so excited
The VA located in Bedford, Massachusetts has opened Covid vaccinations to ALL enrolled veterans with NO age restrictions. This only applies to the Bedford Facility.
REMINDER: The Boston VA will be vaccinating veterans age 55+ and enrolled in VA healthcare on Saturday in Plymouth.
It’s not to late to head to Big Y and grab your reusable bags! This campaign ends Sunday! Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the Kingston Public Library through this fundraiser!
The Kingston Public Library Community has lost a beloved member and volunteer. Here is a tribute from our retired Library Director Sia Stewart who knew Bob Weber very well. Also, attached you will find Bobs's obituary. Our hearts are with his family and loved ones during this time.
www.legacy.com/obituaries/wickedlocal-kingston/obituary.aspx?n=robert-a-weber&pid=197800794&utm_s...
I am so deeply saddened to learn of Bob's passing. I met Bob when I joined the Friends of the Kingston Public Library after I retired and was immediately drawn to this amazing, kind, enthusiastic man. He was a gift to all of the organizations he was part of and will be so missed. Rest in peace, Bob. God bless. 🙏💕
He sounds like he was a great person.
So sad. He was my neighbor and we were friends thru the Jones River Historical Society. RIP Bob.
URGENT - THE VA VACCINATION CLINIC SCHEDULED FOR THIS SATURDAY IN PLYMOUTH HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO SATURDAY, FEBRARY 27TH. PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD!!
ATTENTION LOCAL VETERANS: The VA will be holding a COVID vaccination clinic in PLYMOUTH this Saturday, February 20th for veterans (age 55+) enrolled in VA Healthcare. See details below.
Volunteer roles
These are our current and upcoming opportunities for volunteers.
Greeters
Greeters will be scheduled for 2-hour shifts and will be stationed near the Library entrance.
We will train you to
- welcome the public back to the Library
- let people know what to expect and what’s required
- monitor the number of people entering and leaving the building so we stay within occupancy limits
- answer routine questions or refer questions to us
- direct people to the right staff member or area
Storytime Readers and Presenters
Library programs are now online, both live on Zoom and as prerecorded videos. We’ll work with you to coordinate scheduling, solve technical issues, and promote your program.
We hope before long to resume offering programs in person.
Storytime Readers
Our first priority is for readers to create online storytimes for children from preschool to grade 2. Storytimes run for 30 minutes.
Presenters
Are you interested in creating other programs? We know there are many talented people in Kingston, and we invite you to propose a program for any age. You could teach a craft or a skill, or share your interests with the community.
Visit a koala!
We’re happy to let you know that you can learn about koala bears and porcupines and more through the Roger Williams Zoo’s Preschool Adventures. It’s part of our Museum Pass programs, funded by the Friends.
- Pick your story here
- Use the password Librarypassmember
- Set off on your zoo adventure!
Printing for curbside pickup
Pickup hours are Mondays 1 – 7 and Tuesdays-Fridays 11 – 4.
More details can be found here.
If you submit a form and don’t hear from us within 3 days, please call us at 781-585-0517 and we’ll straighten it out.
Thanks for your patience.
Curbside pickup email form
Pickup hours are Mondays 1 – 7 and Tuesdays-Fridays 11 – 4.
More details for this service can be found here.
If you submit a form and don’t hear from us within 3 days, please call us at 781-585-0517 and we’ll straighten it out.
Thanks for your patience.