Summer Reading Program- 2018 -

(845) 225-8585 www.kentlibrary.org

*Registration is required for all Kent Libraryprograms unless noted otherwise. Please see

online calendar for additional details and listings.

- Adult & Teen Events -

Because Harry Potter isfor everyone. . . always!

You're not alone! We want totalk all things HP with you!Books, Movies, Pottermore,

Cursed Child, FantasticBeasts, news, and more!Please read

the firstbook!

TEEN Group meets:

Tuesday, July 3 at 6:30

ADULT Group meets:

Mondays, July 2 at 6:30 August 6 at

6:30 Registration is required. 

Taste of KoreaCome enjoy a demonstration on how toprepare 5 home-cooked Korean disheswith traditional table setting in Bangjja.

Experience raditional Korean bronzewareand a short film on Korean culture.

Adults only. Registration required. Limited space.

Wednesday, August 1 at 4:30

Novelists  set a personal goal of wordcount, hours, etc. in the month of July.

Support fellow writers! Get feedbackon your work! Light refreshments

will be served. Registration required.

Saturdays: July 14 & 28

Succulent VivariumW O R K S H O P

Create your own vivarium in a jar!Learn about the art of succulentplanting. Each participant will gohome with their own vivarium.

Wednesday, August 8 at 6:30Plants will be available. Please bring

extra if possible. Registration is required.

Intro to Modern Dance Ease into dance with natural, expressive

movement. Each series is taught by MarieCarstens & Erin Jennings. Must register.

Intro to Modern Dance: July 17, 19, 24, 31 *Outdoor dance celebration: 7/31 at 6:30

Henna Workshop

Professional artist Margie Nugentreturns to teach teens about henna anddecorate each participant! Registration

required. Ages 12-18Wednesday, July 25 at 6:00

Prevent Type 2 DiabetesThis FREE Prevent T2 lifestyle programcan help you lose weight, become more

active, and reduce stress! Registration required. Thurs. at 1:45

Oils of Ancient Scripture

"Setting the Record Straight"

Intro to Dance Therapy

Basic Drawing Class

Author Visit: Carol Brier

Move freely and dance life fully!  Learn about this therapy based on the principle that mind-body are in constant reciprocal relationship.

Adults only. Registration required.

Monday, July 30 at 6:45

Anthony Musso discusses a series of personalconversations with 50 of the music industry's

leading artists about of life on the road during therock and roll era's infancy. Registration required.

Exploring the Elements of Art: For Beginningand Intermediate Artists with Mary Schreiber

Adults only. Registration required. Weds.: July 11 - Aug 15th at 10:00

Let’s explore essential oils and how they werepresented in the Old and New Testament!Presented by Rose Arrucci. Must register.

Carol Brier presents her book Mr. Jay of Bedford: JohnJay, the Retirement Years. Topics include: Jay's family,War of 1812,  Erie Canal, steamboats, friends & more!

Tue., July 10 at 6:00 & Book Signing Sat., July 14 at 10:00

Monday, July 16 at 6:30

Thursday, July 19 at 2:00

- Events for All Ages -

“This is not your ordinary jugglingshow!” Young and old will be glued toJim's every sound as he performs his

amazing beatbox intro.  Kids andadults alike will be talking about Jester

Jim's wild antics for weeks! 

SUMMERREADINGKICKOFF

Monday, July 2 at 4:30 in Town Hall

with

Meet some exotic pets and learnabout their habits! Hands-on

event for all ages!

OUTRAGEHISS... PETS!

Monday, July 9 at 5:00

No registration is required.

Registration is required.

Storycrafters

BIRDS OF PREY13TH DOCTOR

PREPAREDNESS EVENTGet ready for a new series & new

Doctor with trivia and crafts! Ages 7to Adult! Registration required.Saturday, August 18 at 11:00

- Children's Events -Story Hours w/ Miss Pauline EAT SMART NY!

ArtistArtist IllustratorS E R I E S

Join Ms. Charlotte to discover the art ofillustration across media. Read a book and

experiment with the style the illustratorused! Registration required. Grades 1-5.

Thursdays: June 28 & July 5, 12, 19 at 3:30

Birthday Party

Help us celebrate the Boy whoLived with crafts, trivia, magical

photo ops, and more! Grades 1-6. Registration required.

Friday, July 6 at 2:00

- Children's, Continued -

theCAPS FOR SALE

STARS: What's Hot & What's Not

Elementary Book Clubs

Weekday Crafts

Christmas In July

Stuffed Animal SleepoverBollywood Dance

The class combines artistic elements ofBollywood film choreography with classical

and modern styles for a dynamic danceexperience. Grades 3-5. Must register.

Wed., July 25 & Thur., July 26 at 3:00

FAMILY MATH PROGRAM!

Candy Sushi:July 11

PokémonCrafts: July 25

*Bee Craft: August 8

BackpackCharms:

August 22

Registration is required except bee craft.Select Wednesdays at 2:00. Ages 8+

Your stuffed animal friend is invited againto our Stuffed Animal Sleepover. What

shenanigans will they get up to this time?

Registrationrequired. Ages 4+

Cool off with a special, albeit100% out-of-place story

time, singalong, and craft! Enter to win an awesome toboggan

filled with Christmas books and othergoodies! We encourage you to bring

an item for the local food pantry.

Wed., July 25 at 6:30 All ages – no registration.

Explore the cosmos with Michael Zeilnhofer tolearn about how stars are classified and the

evolutionary track of all known types of stars.Registration required. Ages 10+

Wednesday, July 11 at 6:30

Harry Potter Book Club for Grades 1-6: July 25 at 3:00, Goblet of Fire August 22 at 3:00, Order of the Phoenix

Percy Jackson Book Club for Grades 1-6 July 10 at 2:00, The Lightning Thief August 14 at 2:00, The Sea of Monsters

Magic Treehouse Book Club for Grades 1-3 July 24 at 3:00, Shadow of the Shark August 28 at 3:00, Lions at LunchtimeRegistration is required per meeting.

Must register.

Drop-Off & Story: Pick-Up & DiscoverShenanigans:

Play Minecraft at KPL on our private server.Beginner and advanced players welcome!

Select Fridays in Summer: July 13, 20, 27; Aug 3 at 4:00

Registration required.July Session:

Music with Marlana...continues every Friday morningthis summer! Interactive music

program for preschoolers.  Ages 3-5. Registration required.

FREE LUNCH: Did you know?Through a federal grant, kids areeligible for free lunch on Fridaysfrom 12:00-1:00 in the summer!

3-12 mos: Tues. 7/10, 7/17

13-23 mos: Tues.7/10, 7/17

Thurs. 7/12, 7/192-3 years:

Wed. 7/11, 7/18 Thurs. 7/12, 7/19

...return to presentstories and songsusing traditional

musical instruments,song, and dance with

folktales andparticipatory songs for

the whole family.Registration required.

A delightful retelling ofa classic children's

book, featuringpuppetry and music

styles from around theworld, visiting seven

different cultures. No registration needed.

Monday, July 30 at 5:00

Join an Eat Smart NY Nutritionist and learnhow to recognize GO foods, read food labels,cook quick and healthy meals, taste deliciousrecipes, and more. For ages 8-12. Registration

is required. Families are invited to explore numbers,patterns, and shapes together through fun

activities! Children will utilize a variety ofproblemsolving skills and logical thinking

to gain a deeper understanding of howmath works. Ages 4-8. Must register.

Ages 8-12 will explore the art of printmakingand create a work of art using innovative

printmaking techniques. Registration required.

STEM Camp!Do you enjoy competition?

Kent Library is nowrecruiting for our 2018

Battle of the Books Team! Grades 6-9 participate in a

reading and trivia game competition. Reading starts now and

continues all summer. Then on Saturday,September 8, there will be a competition

between all the libraries!

Using simple, everyday items, kidsages 7-1o invited to create a moving

robotthat is also a unique work of art.Registration required.

Monday, August 6at 5:00

Presented by the PuppeTree

Monday, July 23 at6:30 in Town Hall

Printmaking Class

Raised Salt Paintings

Observe several raptor species up close whilelearning about their adaptations, behavior,ecological importance, and natural history.

Registration required.

Monday, July 16 at 5:00

Children ages 8-12 will create a raisedsalt painting using glue, salt and paint tocreate an exciting and original work of

art. Registration is required.Wednesday, August 15 at 1:00

Raised Salt Paintings

Weekday Crafts

Wednesday, July 18 at 1:00

FAMILY MATH PROGRAM!

Tuesdays, July 10-31 at 5:00

STEM Camp!

SUMMER READING FINALEThe last day of Summer Reading!

Make a sundae and pick up a free book!

Mondays: July 9, 23, & 30

Friday, August 10 at 3:00

Thur., Aug 2 at 1:30Fri., Aug. 3 at 1:30

“Kindergarten,Here We Come!" Registration required.

Incoming Kindergartners Select Tues. at 11:30: 7/31, 8/7, 8/21, 8/28

Tinkerlab: Must register. Ages 4-5 Select Thurs. at 11:30:

8/2, 8/9, 8/23, 8/30 PJ Storytimes: 7/18 & 8/7. No registration Do you love to read?