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Mahjong

10:00am–1:00pm
Adults 19+ years
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. 

Friends of Kent Book Cellar Sale

10:00am–2:00pm
Event Location: Kent Public Library
Room: Downstairs Program Room
Program Type: Onsite

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

10:00am–2:30pm
Adults 19+ years
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.

🦋We're Raising Butterflies🦋

All Day 5/11–6/3
Family
Event Location: Kent Public Library
Room: No Space
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Onsite
Event Details:

🦋 We're Raising Butterflies! 🦋

Visit the circulation desk to check in on our caterpillars and watch their incredible transformation from tiny crawlers to beautiful butterflies!

Friends of Kent Volunteer Book Sorting

10:00am–2:00pm
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.  

💪Stretching with Corrie

10:30am–11:00am
Adults 19+ years
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* 

Toddler and Me Yoga for ages 2-4 with caregiver

11:00am–12:00pm
Family
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

Drop-In Technical Help

4:00pm–6:00pm
Adults 19+ years
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.

Teen Volunteer Program

4:00pm–6:00pm
Young Adult 14-18 years
Registration Required
Event Location: Kent Public Library
Room: Local History and Genealogy Room
Age Group: Young Adult 14-18 years
Program Type: Onsite
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking for a way to earn community service hours while giving back to your community?

Tiny Tulips (10-23 months)

10:30am–11:00am
Children 0-5 years
Registration Required
Event Location: Kent Public Library
Room: Upstairs Program Room
Age Group: Children 0-5 years
Program Type: Onsite
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Chris for a fun-filled library class designed just for little ones!

Curious Caterpillars (2 & 3 years of Age) Indoors

11:30am–12:00pm
Children 0-5 years
Registration Required
Event Location: Kent Public Library
Room: Upstairs Program Room
Age Group: Children 0-5 years
Program Type: Onsite
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Chris for a fun and interactive storytime designed just for toddlers!

Friends of Kent Book Cellar Sale

12:00pm–4:00pm
Event Location: Kent Public Library
Room: Downstairs Program Room
Program Type: Onsite

🧘Chair Yoga with Lyette Thibault

1:30pm–2:30pm
Adults 19+ years
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.

🎞️From Mickey Mouse to Star Wars and Beyond: How the Walt Disney Company Conquered the Entertainment Universe w/ Brian Rose

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults 19+ years
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Event Location: Kent Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults 19+ years
Program Type: Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

📖💚This program is presented in partnership with Reed Memorial Library and Stanford Free Library! 📖💚

Family Storytime-Spring Storytime (All ages) OUTDOORS

11:00am–11:30am
Children 0-5 years
Registration Required
Event Location: Kent Public Library
Room: Upstairs Program Room
Age Group: Children 0-5 years
Program Type: Onsite
Registration Required
Event Details:

Outdoor Family Storytime with Miss Chris! 🌞📚🎶

Miss Chris's Springtime Craft Corner (All Ages) Indoors

11:30am–12:00pm
Children 0-5 years
Registration Required
Event Location: Kent Public Library
Room: Upstairs Program Room
Age Group: Children 0-5 years
Program Type: Onsite
Registration Required
Event Details:

Craft Corner with Miss Chris! 🎨✨

Busy Bees (3-5 years of age) Indoors

10:30am–11:00am
Children 0-5 years
Registration Required
Event Location: Kent Public Library
Room: Upstairs Program Room
Age Group: Children 0-5 years
Registration Required
Event Details:

Storytime Adventures with Miss Chris! 📚🎶

💪 Move to Live: Stronger, Younger with Agi Kadar- Sponsored by the Friends of Kent Library (virtual)

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults 19+ years
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! October-December 2025! **

LIVE: VIRTUAL PROGRAM VIA ZOOM!
 

GENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY THE FRIENDS OF KENT LIBRARY!
 

Little Hands, Big Senses-A Sensory Playdate for children ages 2-5

11:15am–11:45am
Children 0-5 years
Registration Required
Event Location: Kent Public Library
Room: Downstairs Program Room
Age Group: Children 0-5 years
Program Type: Onsite
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all little explorers ages 2–5! Join us for a 30-minute sensory adventure where children can dive in, touch, pour, cut, and explore with their hands.

Friends of Kent Book Cellar Sale

12:00pm–4:00pm
Event Location: Kent Public Library
Room: Downstairs Program Room
Program Type: Onsite

Circle of Friends-Inclusive Storytime for Teens & Adults

1:00pm–1:45pm
Young Adult 14-18 years, Adults 19+ years
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

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults 19+ years
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.

🧶 Project Linus Crafting Group (in person)

3:30pm–4:45pm
Adults 19+ years
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 join a group of knitters, quilters, crocheters, and other crafters while helping children in need!

Mahjong

10:00am–1:00pm
Adults 19+ years
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.