Those of you who have been following progress of the new Library in Kingston will want to see history in the making on May 3.

The groundbreaking for the new Kingston Village Green Community Center will take place that day at 4 p.m. at the Village Green on West Kingston and Dulay Road. I plan to be there and hope to see you.

Garden Class — Making Stepping Stones: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 2. Spring is in full swing and Mother’s Day is just around the corner. Join us at the Kingston Village Green P-Patch garden to learn how to make a decorated cement stepping stone. All ages are welcome, and all necessary supplies will be provided.  To help us make sure we have enough supplies, please pre-register by calling the library, 360-297-3330. Meet at the P-Patch at the Village Green Park: 12850 Dulay Road NE, Kingston.

Preschool Storytime: 10:30 a.m. May 4, 11 and 18. Enjoy Early Literacy fun with books, songs and rhymes with your preschooler.

Kingston Book Group: May 6, 10 a.m. Discussion will be on “The Orphan Master’s Son,” by Adam Johnson.

Kingston Friends of the Library Meeting: noon to 1 p.m. May 12. There are many opportunities for actively supporting this organization.

Kingston Writers Group: 6:30 p.m. May 12. Enjoy a friendly, supportive atmosphere to encourage writing.

A Year in the Northwest Garden: 10 a.m. May 13. Discussion will be on garden preparation and what to plant this month.

Classics Book Group: 6:30 p.m. May 18. Discussion will be on “Orlando,” by Virginia Woolf.

STEAM Ahead – Paper Airplanes: 3:30-5 p.m. May 20. This monthly program encourages elementary-age children to explore different areas of STEAM — Science, Engineering, Technology, Art and Math. This month: How long can it fly? How far can it go? Learn and experiment to take your paper airplane creation skills to the next level!  Space limited. Please call 360-297-3330 to sign up.

Adult Crafternoon: 3-4 p.m. May 28. Bring your craft projects, unique skills and creativity. Discover our extensive craft book collection and find inspiration for your next project. All skill levels and interests are welcome.

LITTLE BOSTON LIBRARY EVENTS

Preschool Storytime: 10:30 a.m. May 5, 12 and 19. Early Literacy Fun.

Little Boston Book Group: Noon to 1 p.m. May 6. Discussion will be on The 19th Wife by David Ebershoff.

Adult Crafternoon: 2:30-3:30 p.m. May 6, 13, 20 and 27. Bring your craft projects, unique skills and creativity.

Art Class — Print Making: 3:30-5 p.m.  May 6. Vegetables and Styrofoam plates? These everyday objects will become tools to make beautiful prints. Because of limited space, please pre-register by calling 360-297-2670. Supplies provided.

Plant Sale: 1-5 p.m. May 15. Buy a plant to support library programs and if you arrive before 2 p.m., decorate a terra cotta pot for your new plant.

Crafternoon Plus — Terra Cotta Pots: 1-2:30 p.m.  May 15. Spruce up your potted garden with your own decorated terra cotta pots. Use paint, yarn and more to create your own unique designs.

STEAM Ahead — Paper Airplanes: 3:30-5 p.m. May 19. This monthly program encourages elementary-aged children to explore different areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math.  This month: Take your paper airplane creation skills to the next level!  Space limited. Please call 360-297-2670 to sign up.

Kitsap Regional Library branches will be closed May 25 for Memorial Day.

— Tomi Whalen is manager of the Kingston and Little Boston library branches. Contact her at twhalen@krl.org