Category Archives: Library
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
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!
Omg 😍😍😍😍
Kathryn Mary Fritz
Does she get on with cats
Can't wait to meet her tomorrow!!!
I love her🥺
I love her too!
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.
Printing for Curbside Pickup – Available Now
The Kingston Public Library is now offering printing with curbside pickup.
- An OCLN library card is required. If you don’t have one, get a Kingston card here.
Your first five pages are free and the charge is 20¢ per page after that. Please be aware that we cannot guarantee complete privacy, though we will place your print jobs in an envelope for pickup.
Please complete the “printing for curbside pickup” form and attach the file to be printed.
Hours for curbside pickup:
- Monday: 1 pm to 7 pm
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday: 11 am to 4pm
What we can print for you:
- Plain paper, letter or legal size, black & white or color
- Maximum file size is 1 MB.
- Acceptable file types are
| jpg | jpeg | png | gif | |
| doc | docx | ppt | pptx | odt |
- If your print job is over 20 pages, we’ll let you know the estimated cost before we print.
- You can pay online if the balance is over $5.00; log in to your OCLN account for more information.
- You can pay in cash when the Library reopens.
When your print job is ready:
- We’ll call you when your items are ready for pickup.
- We’ll also let you know the cost of printing, which is charged to your library card as “Printing.”
- When you arrive at the library, call 781-831-6275 and let us know you’re here.
- Wait in your car until staff puts your document on the table and re-enters the building.
- Please make sure to wear a mask and maintain social distancing with other library visitors.
Star Wars Day Craft with Eme & Brook
Kids Star Wars Day craft with Eme & Brook of the KPL Youth Advisory Council. MAY THE 4th BE WITH YOU!
https://www.facebook.com/jennie.mclauthlen/videos/3159525914106538/
Stories with Mr. Mike and Miss Holly
Join Mr. Mike from the Kingston Public Library and Miss Holly from the Holmes Public Library in Halifax for a storytime about dogs!
Fun Doggy Storytime Activities:
Cosmic Kids Yoga – Dog on the Moon
Art for Kids Hub – Learn how to draw a dog!
GoNoodle – Doggy Mindfulness
Universal Class
With a growing course catalog of over 500 online classes, Universal Class provides continuing education to cover almost any interest. Over 500,000 students around the world have benefited from Universal Class’ unique instructional technologies. With streaming video, website avatars, insightful instructional content, helpful tutors, and a social networking experience, Universal Class offers an engaging and measurable learning experience that can help you reach your educational goals.
First time using Universal Class?
Watch a short tutorial below to learn the basics
Hoopla
Hoopla is a digital media service that allows you to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, or phone – and even your TV! To log in to Hoopla, have you library card ready and click here.
GCF Learn Free
GCFLearnFree.org offers more than 200 topics, including more than 7,000 lessons, more than 1,000 videos, and more than 50 interactives and games, completely free. Find free instructions in many areas.