What’s happening

Some of what’s happening at the Kingston Public Library

  • February Story and Craft February Story and CraftJoin us in the Children’s Room for a story or two, a song or two and a craft. All ages are welcome, and all children will need to come with a caregiver. No registration necessary. Story and Craft Dates for February:  February 4th, 11th, 14th, 18th, 21st, and 28th. Continue Reading
  • Every Monday – LEGOS at the Library Every Monday - LEGOS at the Library Join the fun every Monday at 5:30 in the Activities Room in the Children’s Department.  Build to our theme, or build anything you like!  For more information contact Mike at the library at 781-585-0517 x6273 or email mslawson@kingstonpubliclibrary.org Continue Reading
  • Automatic Renewals at the Kingston Public Library Automatic Renewals at the Kingston Public LibraryStarting January 2nd Automatic Renewals are Coming to Your Library Account How Does Automatic Renewal Work? Most items (Books, DVDs, CDs, Magazines) will be automatically renewed If you owe $15 or more your automatic renewal will be declined You will receive an email to notify you of successful renewals You will receive an email or ... Continue Reading
  • Weekly – Knotty Knitters Weekly - Knotty KnittersTonight’s meeting of the Knotty Knitters has been cancelled. See you next week. Join the Knotty Knitters every Wednesday at the Kingston Public Library from 7 to 9 pm as we share our patterns, techniques and experience with each other in a relaxed and congenial atmosphere. For more information contact Maryanne Driscoll 781-585-0517 x115 mdriscol@kingstonpubliclibrary.org Continue Reading
  • Boston Bruins PJ Drive – Through March 15th Boston Bruins PJ Drive - Through March 15thFew things in life are as comforting as snuggling up in a warm pair of PJs and listening to a story. Unfortunately, for many children across Massachusetts living under financial hardship, this comfort is out of reach. The Kingston Public Library is committed to helping to solve this problem by ... Continue Reading
  • Every Wednesday at 5:30 – Virtual Reality in the Teen Room Every Wednesday at 5:30 - Virtual Reality in the Teen RoomJoin us every Wednesday to try out virtual reality!  Go to space, visit the ocean, or play a fun game!  Ages 9 and up are welcome! *library visitors under 18 must have parental permission to use the virtual reality. For more information contact Mike at mslawson@kingstonpubliclibrary.org Continue Reading
  • February Chess Club for Ages 8 to 11 February Chess Club for Ages 8 to 11Children ages 8-11 are invited to join volunteer chess instructor Michael Ball in the Children’s Room for an hour of chess instruction. We’ll meet bi-monthly on the first and third Thursdays throughout the school year. Meetings in February will take place at 5:30 in the Children’s Room on February 6th and ... Continue Reading
  • Discount Museum Passes to The Harvard Museum of Natural History Discount Museum Passes to The Harvard Museum of Natural HistoryGet discount passes to the Harvard Museum of Natural History.  Visit our Museum Passes Page to check availability. Continue Reading
  • February Gallery Exhibit – Christine Ward – Love the Little Things February Gallery Exhibit - Christine Ward - Love the Little ThingsThis February, our gallery features the artwork of Kingston resident Christine Ward. In this exhibit, ‘Love the Little Things’, her love of the magic of watercolor is evident in the pieces that are on display in both the gallery and the display case in the reading area of the library. Love ... Continue Reading
  • February 18th at 7pm – Kingston Public Library Foundation Meeting February 18th at 7pm - Kingston Public Library Foundation MeetingThe Kingston Public Library Foundation meets on the third Tuesday of the month at the Adams Center.  Visit kplf.org for more information. Continue Reading
  • February 19th at 12:30 – Book Pazingo! February 19th at 12:30 - Book Pazingo!Enjoy fun games of bingo and win books AND eat pizza! This program is for children in grades K-6 and takes place at the Kingston Council on Aging. Registration is required.  To sign up, visit kingstonrec.com. This is a Kingston Community Fun Event.  Continue Reading
  • February 27th at 10:30 – Bubbletime! February 27th at 10:30 - Bubbletime!Join us in the Children’s Room and listen and dance surrounded by bubbles and great music!  This program is for children ages 6 and younger. Continue Reading
  • February 28th at 4pm – Youth Advisory Council Meeting February 28th at 4pm - Youth Advisory Council MeetingIf you are not a member of the Youth Advisory Council but are interested in learning more about it, we would love to have you join us at a meeting.  Pizza and drinks will be provided.  This meeting can be used for community service. Please call 781-585-0517 x 6284 to sign ... Continue Reading
  • March 19th – Author Talk with Christopher Klein – When the Irish Invaded Canada March 19th - Author Talk with Christopher Klein - <i>When the Irish Invaded Canada</i>Just over a year after the Civil War, a band of Union and Confederate veterans fought side by side to undertake one of the most fantastical missions in military history: to seize the British province of Canada and to hold it hostage until the independence of Ireland was secured. By ... Continue Reading