As summer ends, so does our chance to break ground on a new library this year. Anyone who wants to see a new 5,000-square-foot library in the next couple of years can help now with a pledge. Only with more community participation will this vision be realized.

If you signed up for summer reading and finished reading 10 hours, come into the library soon and choose a new paperback book.

Join us for these events at the Kingston branch.
— Movie Matinee & Craft, “James and the Giant Peach”: Aug. 5, 1-3 p.m. Come for a special movie matinee and make bug crafts. 
— Pacific Science Center, “Fantastic Fossils”: Aug. 6, 1:30 p.m. Is it a rock or a fossil? Use paleontologists’ tools to study real fossils and learn how they were made. Space is limited.
— Kingston Book Group: Aug. 7, at 10 a.m. We will be discussing “The Sisters Brothers,” by Patrick DeWitt.
— Storytime and Craft: Aug. 7, at 10:30 a.m. Come for a morning full of reading, rhymes, songs, and a fun craft after storytime! Pre-readers can count storytime towards their summer-reading hours.
— Kingston Writers Group: Aug. 13 and 27, 6:30 p.m. Enjoy a friendly, supportive atmosphere to encourage writing. We want to read what you want to write: poetry, nonfiction, fiction, or memoir.
— Popsicle Super Reader Party: Aug. 15, 2-4 p.m. All children who participated in the Summer Reading Program at the Kingston or Little Boston Branch are invited to attend. Enjoy Popsicles and games as we celebrate reading. 
— Classics Book Group: Aug. 19, at 6:30 p.m. “Appointment in Samarra” by John O’Hara.
— Legos @ the Library: Aug. 22, from 3-5 p.m. Drop in for a fun afternoon full of Legos free play and build-it challenges! For children.

Check our website www.krl.org or call us at (360) 297-3330 to confirm program information.

LITTLE BOSTON EVENTS
— Storytime & Craft: Aug. 6, 10:30-11:30 a.m. It’s the last one of the summer. Come for a morning full of reading, rhymes, songs, and a fun craft after storytime. Siblings and other family members welcome.
— Little Boston Book Group: Aug. 7, 11 a.m. Discussion will be about “An Ordinary Woman,” by Cecelia Holland.
— Movie Matinee & Craft, “A Bug’s Life”: Aug. 19, 1-3 p.m. Watch this special Pixar movie and make bug crafts.
— Legos @ the Library: Aug. 21, 3:30-5 p.m. Drop in for a fun summer afternoon full of free play and Lego build-it challenges!                 
— Crafternoon: Wednesdays, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Bring your handwork projects and discover new craft books.
— Teen Summer Reader Gaming Party: Aug. 16, 1-3 p.m. All teens who participated in the Summer Reading Program at the libraries are invited to attend the reader celebration. Call the library for more details.

See you at the library!

— Contact Tomi Whalen at twhalen@krl.org