What’s happening

Some of what’s happening at the Kingston Public Library

September Story and Craft Join 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. September 17th, 20th, 24th, 27th at 10:30 Continue Reading
September Gallery Exhibit – ‘Sea And Shore’ by Paul Casagrande This September, our gallery features the paintings of Kingston artist Paul Casagrande. In this exhibit, ‘Sea And Shore’ we feel and see the scenic beauty of the New England lighthouses, landscapes, portraits and more. This exhibit is a blend of oils and watercolors from his own photos and collectors photos ... Continue Reading
September 17th at 7 pm – Kingston Public Library Foundation Meeting The Kingston Public Library Foundation meets on the third Tuesday of the month at the Kingston Town House. Meeting dates may be changed to accommodate holidays, Town Meeting, and other events. For more information contact Sia Stewart sstewart@kingstonpubliclibrary.org 781-585-0157 x6286 Visit the KPL Foundation webpage to learn more about what they ... Continue Reading
Drawing with the Apple Pencil The Kingston Public Library is, again, offering a three week course for adults and children to introduce you to the iPad and Apple Pencil. Classes are held in the Adams Center located at 33 Summer Street in Kingston. All materials are provided. Please register online using the register links on this page ... Continue Reading
September 18th at 5pm – Wednesday Afternoon Reading Club The Wednesday Reading Club meets every other week. We are currently reading The Last Kids on Earth by Matt Ballier. In addition, we’ll be mixing it up–discussing favorite characters; adding a related craft, game or activity; reading from a kid-friendly theater script and adding costumes for role-playing fun. The goal of this group ... Continue Reading
September 24th at 7:30 – Kingston Public Speaking Club The Kingston Public Speaking Club is an informal group formed to support and develop public speaking skills. They meet at the Adams Center on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:30 pm. Newcomers are welcome. This program is sponsored by the Kingston Public Library. Continue Reading
September 24th at 7pm – Interior Decorating 101: Design Basics with Barbara Graceffa Join us and learn the basic elements and professional decoration tips on contrast, focal point, line, pattern, repetition, shape, size, texture, variety, and whimsy to consider when decorating interior (and exterior) places. You will leave this “stylish” workshop with lots of practical tips and inspiration from the many show-and-tell examples. ... Continue Reading
September 25th at 7pm – Crime in the Catacombs: A True Crime Podcast Club Our monthly meetings will take place at the Adams Center located at 33 Summer Street in Kingston. For more information contact the library at 781-585-0517. This month we’ll be listening to Serial Season Three The podcasts for this group often contain mature themes and may not be appropriate for sensitive listeners. This ... Continue Reading
September 26th – Author Talk – Lisa Duffy This is Home Sixteen-year-old Libby Winters lives in a seaside town north of Boston called Paradise, a town that rarely lives up to its name. After the death of her mother, Libby lives in the middle apartment of a triple decker with her father and two aunts that live on the top floor. ... Continue Reading
September 26th at 10:30 – Bubble Time! Listen and dance surrounded by bubbles and great music. For children ages 6 and younger. Continue Reading
September 30th at 6:00 – Youth Advisory Council Meeting If 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
October 4th at 1pm – Friends of the Kingston Public Library Meeting The Friends meet the first Friday of the month at 1p.m. We are a group of dedicated volunteers who raise funds year round to provide services to the Library and the Community. Consider joining us — new ideas and suggestions are most welcome and very important to us. Learn more about ... Continue Reading
Little Free Libraries are Back! With winter gone and warm weather on the horizon, Kingston’s Little Free Libraries are back up and running! Looking for a good read? Stop by one of the little free libraries and take a book! Have a good book you’d like to share? Drop it off in one of the ... Continue Reading
Kingston Community Seed Library What is a seed library? Seed libraries are a grassroots movement designed to help support local growers, keep up crop diversity, and connect gardeners of all experience and interest levels. Seed libraries work through the efforts of the community to save seeds and share them with their neighbors. Gardeners can browse the ... Continue Reading
Weekly – Knotty Knitters 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
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 call the library at 781-585-0517 x6273 Continue Reading