(Editor’s note: The Kingston Community Center and Library reopened April 25.)

As I write this, our library still stands, but it is not open. After a car accident on April 16, the Kingston Community Center shut down for an unspecified amount of time. My gratitude goes to staff members who were in the building and helped evacuate those in the Senior Lounge. All those who responded so quickly and with such kindness are appreciated beyond measure.

We could be breaking ground on a new Community Center with a new library and senior center this summer if more people get involved. Go to the Village Green Foundation website, http://kingstonvillagegreen.org, for more information on how you can help.

Here’s a list of May events planned at the Kingston branch.

— Kingston Book Group: May 1, 10 a.m. We’ll discuss books with the theme of Russia. The book can be fiction or non-fiction, past or present.
— Preschool Storytime: May 1, 8, and 15; 10:30 a.m. Come enjoy a morning full of stories, songs, rhymes, and fun with our youth services librarian! Especially for children 3-5.  Siblings and other family members welcome.
— Pajama Storytime: May 6 and 13, 7 p.m. Children can wear pajamas and listen to bedtime stories ready by our youth services librarian. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver.
— Kingston Friends of the Library meeting: May 14, 10 a.m. Support the Kingston Library by joining.
— Classics Book Group: May 20, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Discussion on second half of War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy.
— Legos @ the Library: May 23, 3-5 p.m. Drop in for a fun afternoon full of Legos free play and build-it challenges! For children.

The Kingston Library is located at 11212 Highway 104, in the Kingston Community Center. Call (360) 297-3330.

LITTLE BOSTON EVENTS
— Little Boston Book Group: May 1, 11 a.m. Discussion will be on “A Fierce Radiance” by Lauren Belfer. From this New York Times bestselling author comes a compelling, richly detailed tale of passion and intrigue set in New York City during the tumultuous early days of World War II.
— Make It: Duct Tape Wallets: May 1, 3:30-5 p.m. Make a unique wallet to store your stuff in style!  All materials provided. Snacks too!  Especially for tweens and teens.
— Plant Sale: May 18, from 9 a.m. to noon. We will sell plants from $1 to $5 and books for 25 cents and up. This year, we’ll also have a PreSale May 17, 1-5 p.m. 
— Legos @ the Library: May 22, 3:30-5 p.m. Love Legos? Drop in for a fun afternoon full of free play and build-it challenges!
— A Writer’s How-To — Taking Steps to Get Published: May 29, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Donna Lee Anderson is a local author, teacher and columnist. She will share her experiences and suggestions on how to get your book in print.
— Preschool Story-times: Tuesdays, 10:30-11:00 a.m.  Come enjoy a morning full of stories, songs, rhymes, and fun with our children’s librarian!  Children must be accompanied by a caregiver.  Siblings and other family members welcome.
— Crafternoon: Wednesdays, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Bring your handwork projects and discover a new craft.

All branches of Kitsap Regional Library will be closed on May 27 for Memorial Day. Please check our website, www.krl.org, or call us at (360) 297-2670 to confirm program information.

See you at the library!

— Contact Branch Library Director Tomi Whalen at twhalen@krl.org.