Kent Public Library

🐾📖 Paws to Read with Sunny Boy! 📖🐾

Looking to boost your reading confidence, improve your skills, or simply relax with a furry friend? Join us for Paws to Read at Kent Public Library, featuring Sunny Boy from Therapy Dogs International! 🐕💛

Children and readers of all ages can spend 15 minutes reading aloud to Sunny Boy, a gentle therapy dog who loves to listen. It’s the perfect way to practice reading and enjoy some calming time with a lovable dog!

📅 Registration is Required:
To ensure everyone has a chance to read to Sunny Boy, participants can register for one 15-minute time slot per hour. Be sure to sign up early—slots fill quickly!

For more information or to register, visit us online at kentlibrary.org

🎉 Why Should Your Kids Join the Kent Public Library Chess Club? ♟️

Chess isn’t just a game—it’s a fun adventure that helps kids develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and strategy skills while having a blast! 🎯 Whether they're new to the game or seasoned players, kids love the challenge of competing and learning new moves. Plus, they'll make new friends and build confidence as they improve! 🏅

Join the Chess Club for a chance to sharpen those minds, have fun, and meet other chess enthusiasts! It's the perfect combo of learning and play! 🙌

For more information about our upcoming Chess Club, visit us online at kentlibrary.org

Our Chess Club meets monthly for grades 3 & up! Play chess and socialize with other chess enthusiasts. For more information and to register, visit us online at kentlibrary.org

🎉 Our Library Team Had a Blast at Kent Community Day! 🎉

Our amazing Library Board President, Marty, and Director, Carol, had so much fun connecting with all of you! 🎈 They shared library love with free books, fun crafts, and helpful info about everything we offer. Plus, the highlight of the day? Our super-talented volunteer, Natalia, worked her balloon animal magic and made smiles all around! 🎨📚🐶

Thank you to everyone who stopped by – we love being a part of this wonderful community! 💙

School's OUT on Friday, October 4th but Family Drum Circle is IN at the Kent Public Library! Join song and beat teach artist, Ernesto Song and Beat Inc. for an interactive, informative and exciting family drumming circle. For more information and to register, visit us online at kentlibrary.org

Libraries! We are more than meets the eye! September is Library Card Sign Up Month. Stop in before the month is out and get your card.

We know that summer is almost over but this is still sound advice.

Take a look at some of our upcoming programs. More information online at kentlibrary.org.

😱 It’s Friday the 13th… at the Library! 🖤

Feeling a little superstitious today? Don’t worry, the Kent Public Library is the safest place to be—no black cats, no ladders to walk under, and absolutely NO breaking mirrors allowed!

Instead of fearing the day, why not embrace it? Check our collection for spooky stories, thrillers, and mysterious tales that are perfect for adding a little extra chill to your Friday. Or, if you’re looking to ward off any bad luck, we’ve got plenty of books on good fortune, too!

Remember, the only thing to fear is an overdue book! 😜

See you (if you dare)… 📚👀

🚀 Kicked off the school year with the Teen Advisory Board! 🚀

Our first School year meeting was a blast, filled with creativity, laughter, and the mouthwatering smell of pizza 🍕! From crafting vision boards to brainstorming exciting ideas, these amazing teens are shaping the future of Kent Public Library.

🎨✨ Want to be part of the fun and make a difference? Join us at our next meeting in October!

👀 And here's the best part: you can earn community service hours just by participating! Don’t miss out on the chance to have your voice heard and make an impact. Sign up today and be part of something awesome!

✨ Registration is open for our Fall Candle-Making Workshop with T & M Rustic Home! ✨

We’re offering two sessions—one for teens and one for adults. Don’t wait to sign up, as this popular event fills up fast! 🕯️

In this fun, hands-on workshop, you’ll create your own candle with a custom scent—perfect for the cozy season.

🍂 It’s officially candle season, so don’t miss out! 🍂

For more details and to register, visit kentlibrary.org

There is one spot open with Sunny Boy for today at 4:00. Don't miss your chance to read with Sunny Boy of Therapy Dogs International. Register online at kentlibrary.org

Today, we honor and remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001. Together, we reflect on the courage, resilience, and unity that arose from tragedy. Our library is a place for community and remembrance, and we invite you to explore our resources and collections that offer reflections on this day and its lasting impact. Let us never forget.

Don't miss this History Presentation with Bob Mayer! This baseball historian, write and collector, will take you back to baseball's early days and pre-integration African-American baseball teams. This program is presented in partnership with Kent Historical Society, Putnam County, NY. For more information and to register, visit us online at Kentlibrary.org. This program is for adults.

We'll be there supporting our friends at the Kent Volunteer Fire Department! We look forward to their Trunk or Treat each year. 🎃

📚✨ What an AMAZING time we had at this year’s Battle of the Books! The Mid-Hudson Battle of the Books annual competition took place this past Saturday at Dutchess Community College in Poughkeepsie, NY. Our library’s middle school team, the Kent Intelligent Reader's Society, performed exceptionally well! Coach Miss Irena is incredibly proud of their outstanding teamwork and positive attitude throughout the event! 💪🙌

It was incredible to see the enthusiasm and love for reading in every round. A huge thank you to all the participants, parents, and volunteers who made it such a success. 🎉 We can’t wait to do it again next year!

Stay tuned for more fun and exciting events at Kent Library 📖💫

🌟 Start Your Child’s Reading Adventure Today! 🌟

Have you signed up for our "1,000 Books Before Kindergarten" challenge? 📚✨ It's the perfect way to spark a lifelong love of reading for your little one!

🏃‍♀️ How It Works:

Stop by the library to register and pick up your reading log.
For every 100 books your child reads, bring in your log to receive a gift certificate for ONE free children's book from our Book Nook!
Watch your child’s star move across our reading board with every milestone, bringing them closer to 1,000 books!
🎉 Grand Prize: When your child reaches the 1,000 book milestone, they’ll receive a special prize package from the library, plus the joy of a completed reading adventure!

Don’t wait—start today and let the journey begin! 🚀

🧘‍♂️The best type of Yoga!

🌕 Get Ready for International Observe the Moon Night! 🌕

Looking for a fun and educational family activity? We've partnered with Dr. Michael Zielnhofer to celebrate International Observe the Moon Night on September 14, 2024!

🛠️ Stop by the library to pick up your Moon Craft Kit, a moon journal, and a special questionnaire for the event. It's the perfect way to explore the wonders of space together as a family!

International Observe the Moon Night is just one week away! 🌌✨

For more info, visit kentlibrary.org.

The next meeting of our Teen Advisory Board is on Monday, September 9th. Start earning your community service hours by attending our meetings! You'll help us design teen programming at the library. For more information and to register, go to kentlibrary.org

🍎 We've gone apples at Kent Public Library! 🍎

Visit our story window to read "Ten Apples up on Top" by Theo LeSieg! 📚 Count how many apples are stacked on the dog, lion, and tiger's heads, and let us know your answer at the Circulation Desk to receive a little special prize! 🎉

But that's not all! Color an apple for our apple tree and share what you're excited to learn about this fall. 🍂 Hang your apple on our wall and watch as our space fills up with everyone's fall learning goals! 🍏

We can't wait to see all your colorful creations! 🌟

🎉 September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! 🎉

What’s the most powerful card in your wallet? 💳 Nope, not your credit card—it’s your Library Card! 📚✨

Unlock a world of books, movies, e-books, audiobooks, online resources, and so much more. Whether you're a lifelong reader or just getting started, your library card is your FREE key to endless learning and entertainment! 🗝️✨

🔹 Not a cardholder yet? Sign up today and discover all the amazing things we have to offer!
🔹 Already have a card? Tag a friend who needs one! Let’s spread the library love. ❤️

Don’t miss out—come by Kent Public Library today and get your card. Your next adventure is waiting! 🚀🌟

🎉 TEEN VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES! 🎉

Calling all teens in Grades 5-12! Registration is now open for our exciting Holiday Events at Kent Public Library. Volunteering with us is a fun and safe way to earn community service hours while spreading cheer.

You'll help with everything from set-up and arts & crafts to snack distribution, assisting with shows, playing holiday characters, and more! 🎃🎅🎨🍪

Arrive at 5:00 PM for instructions and earn double service hours. Registration is required—spots are limited, so sign up soon! Volunteers will be placed on a waitlist and moved to the main list at the library’s discretion.

Don’t miss out on this chance to give back and have a blast!✨"

Our Pumpkin Glow & Show is back for it's 8th year. We love celebrating Halloween at the Kent Public library and we can't wait to celebrate it with you. Dance & Sing along with Miss Chris, Miss Marlana and their Halloween Friends. Trick or treat around the library! Make a craft, get a tattoo and enjoy some cider and donuts.

And don't forget to bring your carved pumpkins to enter into our pumpkin carving contest. Let's light up our town center with spooktacularness!

Get an up-close look at real, live reptiles and reptile skeletons at this Halloween Reptile Program with our friends from Wild & Bright! Meet animals that can appear to "come back to life" like zombies and even animals that have a hidden third eye!
For more information or to register, visit us online at kentlibrary.org

🎒 Happy Back-to-School Day! 🍎

As the new school year begins, the Kent Public Library is going to be a little quieter without all of our wonderful students filling the space. We’ll miss the buzz of excitement you bring, but we’re cheering you on as you head back to your classrooms!

Whether you’re in elementary, middle, high school, or homeschooling, we wish you a fantastic year of learning and growth. Remember, we’re always here to help—whether you need resources for a project, a quiet place to study, or just a good book to unwind with after a long day.

Here’s to a successful and fulfilling school year! 📚✏️

📚 Kent Public Library Closed on Labor Day 🛑

In observance of Labor Day, the Kent Public Library will be closed on Monday, September 2nd. We will reopen with our regular hours on Tuesday, September 3rd.

Labor Day is a time to honor the contributions and achievements of American workers, who have helped build and strengthen our nation. It's a day to relax and reflect on the hard work that drives our communities forward.

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Labor Day! Enjoy the holiday with your loved ones, and remember, our digital resources are always available at KentLibrary.org for your reading and learning needs.

See you after the break!