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📢TEEN VOLUNTEERS 📢(Grades 5 & UP)SUMMER READING GAME KICK OFF

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:30pm
Kent Public Library
Program Type:
Onsite
Age Group:
Young Adult 14-18 years

CALLING ALL TEEN VOLUNTEERS (Grades 5 & UP)-earn community service hours by helping with our Summer Reading Game kick off! Arrive at the library and help set up our event. Run a craft, tattoo, or snack station. Help with crowd control.

Registration Required
Event Location: Kent Public Library
Age Group: Young Adult 14-18 years
Program Type: Onsite
Registration Required
Event Details:

CALLING ALL TEEN VOLUNTEERS (Grades 5 & UP)-earn community service hours by helping with our Summer Reading Game kick off! Arrive at the library and help set up our event. Run a craft, tattoo, or snack station. Help with crowd control.

Drop-In Technical Help 10:00-12:00, 12:30-2:30

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:30pm
No Space at Kent Public Library
Program Type:
Onsite
Age Group:
Adults 19+ years

Have questions about tech? Need help with your device? We're here to answer your technology questions! Bring your device and come prepared with your email, passwords, and other login information for accounts and apps.

Event Location: Kent Public Library
Room: No Space
Age Group: Adults 19+ years
Program Type: Onsite
Event Details:

Have questions about tech? Need help with your device? We're here to answer your technology questions! Bring your device and come prepared with your email, passwords, and other login information for accounts and apps.

Jester Jim

The Jester Jim Show (Summer Reading Kickoff) 🧼📚

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Town Center Green at Kent Public Library
Program Type:
Onsite
Age Group:
Family

🎪 The Jester Jim Show 🤹‍♂️

A silly, high-energy show for young children and families!

Registration Required
Event Location: Kent Public Library
Room: Town Center Green
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Onsite
Registration Required
Event Details:

🎪 The Jester Jim Show 🤹‍♂️

A silly, high-energy show for young children and families!

Friends of Kent Volunteer Book Sorting

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
No Space at Kent Public Library

Join Friends of Kent Library as they sort donations and get the Book Cellar and Book Nook ready for upcoming sales.  

Event Location: Kent Public Library
Room: No Space
Event Details:

Join Friends of Kent Library as they sort donations and get the Book Cellar and Book Nook ready for upcoming sales.  

flyer with program information

💪Stretching with Corrie

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Virtual at Kent Public Library
Program Type:
Virtual
Age Group:
Adults 19+ years

*New session! January-March* 

Registration Required
Virtual Event
Event Location: Kent Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults 19+ years
Program Type: Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

*New session! January-March* 

Person sitting at a computer

Drop-In Technical Help

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
No Space at Kent Public Library
Program Type:
Onsite
Age Group:
Adults 19+ years

Have questions about tech? Need help with your device? We're here to answer your technology questions! Bring your device and come prepared with your email, passwords, and other login information for accounts and apps.

Event Location: Kent Public Library
Room: No Space
Age Group: Adults 19+ years
Program Type: Onsite
Event Details:

Have questions about tech? Need help with your device? We're here to answer your technology questions! Bring your device and come prepared with your email, passwords, and other login information for accounts and apps.

Friends of Kent Book Cellar Sale

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Downstairs Program Room at Kent Public Library
Program Type:
Onsite
Event Location: Kent Public Library
Room: Downstairs Program Room
Program Type: Onsite

🧘Chair Yoga with Lyette Thibault

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Upstairs Program Room at Kent Public Library
Program Type:
Onsite
Age Group:
Adults 19+ years

****PLEASE READ! Due to high demand, Kent residents receive priority registration. All registrants will be placed on a Wait List and will be admitted as space allows and at the discretion of library staff.

Registration Required
Event Location: Kent Public Library
Room: Upstairs Program Room
Age Group: Adults 19+ years
Program Type: Onsite
Registration Required
Event Details:

****PLEASE READ! Due to high demand, Kent residents receive priority registration. All registrants will be placed on a Wait List and will be admitted as space allows and at the discretion of library staff.

🧶Knit and Crochet Get Together

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:45pm
Local History and Genealogy Room at Kent Public Library
Program Type:
Onsite
Age Group:
Adults 19+ years

Come to share your interest and expertise in knitting and crocheting.  Beginners are welcome.  

Registration Required
Event Location: Kent Public Library
Room: Local History and Genealogy Room
Age Group: Adults 19+ years
Program Type: Onsite
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come to share your interest and expertise in knitting and crocheting.  Beginners are welcome.  

Friends of Kent Book Cellar Sale

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Downstairs Program Room at Kent Public Library
Program Type:
Onsite
Event Location: Kent Public Library
Room: Downstairs Program Room
Program Type: Onsite

Bridge

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Upstairs Program Room at Kent Public Library
Program Type:
Onsite
Age Group:
Adults 19+ years

Looking for a group to play Bridge with? Meet Thursdays at the library to meet with other players and start up a game! There will be no instruction.

Registration Required
Event Location: Kent Public Library
Room: Upstairs Program Room
Age Group: Adults 19+ years
Program Type: Onsite
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking for a group to play Bridge with? Meet Thursdays at the library to meet with other players and start up a game! There will be no instruction.

Mahjong

Friday, July 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Upstairs Program Room at Kent Public Library
Program Type:
Onsite
Age Group:
Adults 19+ years

Love playing MahJong or looking for a group to join? Come to the library on Fridays to meet fellow players and enjoy a few rounds together! Bring your own tiles or borrow one of our sets. Registration is required. 

Registration Required
Event Location: Kent Public Library
Room: Upstairs Program Room
Age Group: Adults 19+ years
Program Type: Onsite
Registration Required
Event Details:

Love playing MahJong or looking for a group to join? Come to the library on Fridays to meet fellow players and enjoy a few rounds together! Bring your own tiles or borrow one of our sets. Registration is required. 

Closed for Independence Day

All Day
Kent Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Kent Public Library

Friends of Kent Volunteer Book Sorting

Monday, July 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
No Space at Kent Public Library

Join Friends of Kent Library as they sort donations and get the Book Cellar and Book Nook ready for upcoming sales.  

Event Location: Kent Public Library
Room: No Space
Event Details:

Join Friends of Kent Library as they sort donations and get the Book Cellar and Book Nook ready for upcoming sales.  

Toddler and Me Yoga for ages 2-4 with caregiver

Monday, July 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Upstairs Program Room at Kent Public Library
Program Type:
Onsite
Age Group:
Family

Toddler & Me Yoga for ages 2-4 with caregiver

Registration Required
Event Location: Kent Public Library
Room: Upstairs Program Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Onsite
Registration Required
Event Details:

Toddler & Me Yoga for ages 2-4 with caregiver

Person sitting at a computer

Drop-In Technical Help

Monday, July 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
No Space at Kent Public Library
Program Type:
Onsite
Age Group:
Adults 19+ years

Have questions about tech? Need help with your device? We're here to answer your technology questions! Bring your device and come prepared with your email, passwords, and other login information for accounts and apps.

Event Location: Kent Public Library
Room: No Space
Age Group: Adults 19+ years
Program Type: Onsite
Event Details:

Have questions about tech? Need help with your device? We're here to answer your technology questions! Bring your device and come prepared with your email, passwords, and other login information for accounts and apps.

Battle of the Books Discussion Meeting

Monday, July 6, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Upstairs Program Room at Kent Public Library
Program Type:
Onsite
Age Group:
Young Adult 14-18 years
Event Location: Kent Public Library
Room: Upstairs Program Room
Age Group: Young Adult 14-18 years
Program Type: Onsite

Friends of Kent Book Cellar Sale

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Downstairs Program Room at Kent Public Library
Program Type:
Onsite
Event Location: Kent Public Library
Room: Downstairs Program Room
Program Type: Onsite

CALLING ALL TEEN VOLUNTEERS! Reading Buddies needed!

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
No Space at Kent Public Library
Program Type:
Onsite
Age Group:
Young Adult 14-18 years

CALLING ALL TEEN VOLUNTEERS (Grades 7 & UP)-earn community service hours by helping with our Reading Buddies program!
Arrive at the library and sit with a young reader for 15 minute time slots. Read to them or have them read to you!

Registration Required
Event Location: Kent Public Library
Room: No Space
Age Group: Young Adult 14-18 years
Program Type: Onsite
Registration Required
Event Details:

CALLING ALL TEEN VOLUNTEERS (Grades 7 & UP)-earn community service hours by helping with our Reading Buddies program!
Arrive at the library and sit with a young reader for 15 minute time slots. Read to them or have them read to you!

reading buddies

Reading Buddies for readers and pre-readers of all ages-No registration required

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Stage at Kent Public Library
Program Type:
Onsite
Age Group:
Children 0-5 years, Children 5-10 years

We’re excited to announce that our Teen Reading Buddies program will be at the Kent Library this summer! Be sure to check our calendar for specific dates and times.

Event Location: Kent Public Library
Room: Stage
Age Group: Children 0-5 years, Children 5-10 years
Program Type: Onsite
Event Details:

We’re excited to announce that our Teen Reading Buddies program will be at the Kent Library this summer! Be sure to check our calendar for specific dates and times.

Happy Birthday Sunny Boy! For children entering 1st grade and up

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Upstairs Program Room at Kent Public Library
Program Type:
Onsite
Age Group:
Children 6-12

🎉🐾 You’re Invited to a Paws-itively Special Birthday Party! 🐾🎉

Join us on Wednesday, July 8th at 3 PM for a tail-wagging celebration you won’t want to miss! 🎂🐶

Event Location: Kent Public Library
Room: Upstairs Program Room
Age Group: Children 6-12
Program Type: Onsite
Event Details:

🎉🐾 You’re Invited to a Paws-itively Special Birthday Party! 🐾🎉

Join us on Wednesday, July 8th at 3 PM for a tail-wagging celebration you won’t want to miss! 🎂🐶

Friends of Kent Book Cellar Sale

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Downstairs Program Room at Kent Public Library
Program Type:
Onsite
Event Location: Kent Public Library
Room: Downstairs Program Room
Program Type: Onsite
Circle of Friends

Circle of Friends-Inclusive Storytime for Teens & Adults

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Upstairs Program Room at Kent Public Library
Program Type:
Onsite
Age Group:
Young Adult 14-18 years, Adults 19+ years

Circle of Friends Inclusive Storytime for Teens & Adults with Special Abilities

Registration Required
Event Location: Kent Public Library
Room: Upstairs Program Room
Age Group: Young Adult 14-18 years, Adults 19+ years
Program Type: Onsite
Registration Required
Event Details:

Circle of Friends Inclusive Storytime for Teens & Adults with Special Abilities

Bridge

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Kent Public Library
Program Type:
Onsite
Age Group:
Adults 19+ years

Looking for a group to play Bridge with? Meet Thursdays at the library to meet with other players and start up a game! There will be no instruction.

Registration Required
Event Location: Kent Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 19+ years
Program Type: Onsite
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking for a group to play Bridge with? Meet Thursdays at the library to meet with other players and start up a game! There will be no instruction.