Save the date

Here are some of the things we’re planning at the Library over the next few months.

October 3rd at 12pm – Create Beautiful Artwork with Zen Doodle Continue Reading
September 12th – Author Talk – Roberta Gately Footprints in the Dust As a young ER nurse in Boston, Roberta Gately was stopped cold by stark images in the news of children with distended bellies and empty haunting stares. She called the aid organization featured in the news story and, within two months, was on her way. Just the word “refugee” sparks ... 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 6th 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
October 3rd – Author Talk – Dan Kennedy The Return of the Moguls In 1993 the Boston Globe was sold to The New York Times Company for a cool $1.1 billion. Twenty years later, they resold it for just $70 million to John Henry, the principle owner of the Boston Red Sox. Henry inspired optimism in Boston because of his track record as ... Continue Reading
October 17th – Author Talk – Andrew Holman Hockey: A Global History Ice hockey, long considered Canadian, is actually a centuries long, worldwide phenomenon. Hockey: A Global History draws on twenty-five years of research to present a monumental history of the sport. There are stories of on-ice stars and organizational visionaries, venues and classic games, the evolution of rules and advances in ... Continue Reading
November 7th – Author Talk – Josh Cutler Mobtown Massacre: Alexander Hanson and the Baltimore Newspaper War of 1812 During the War of 1812 the nation was bitterly divided. When a fiery young Federalist editor named Alexander Hanson spoke out in defense of a newspaper that dared to express unpopular views, a violent standoff crippled the city of Baltimore and Hanson was beaten within an inch of his life. ... Continue Reading
Starting in September – 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. Ages 13 and up: This course will run on consecutive Thursdays September 12, 19 & 26 from 7 PM to 9 PM. It is free and all ... Continue Reading
December 5th – Author Talk – Craig Symonds – World War II at Sea World War II at Sea is a complete narrative of the naval war and all its belligerents, on all of the world’s oceans and seas, between 1939 and 1945. Opening with the 1930 London Conference, Craig Symonds shows how any limitations on naval warfare would become irrelevant before the decade ... 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