All of us at the library wish you a very Happy New Year. We have new programs for adults in 2015 at Kingston Library. One is all about the Northwest Garden and the other focuses on learning a new craft.

Library programs for January include:

Preschool Storytime: Jan. 5, 12, and 26, 10:30 a.m. Start the week by enjoying early literacy fun with books, songs, and rhymes with your preschooler.

Kingston Book Group: Jan. 7, 10-11 a.m. Discussion will be on “Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand,” by Helen Simonson.

Kingston Writers Group: Jan. 13, 6:30 p.m.  Enjoy a friendly, supportive atmosphere to encourage writing.

A Year in the Northwest Garden: Jan. 14, 10 a.m. Gardening in January? We have some ideas and would love to hear yours. Come to the Kingston Library and let’s talk gardens.

STEAM Ahead: Catapults, Jan. 21, 3:30-5 p.m. This monthly program encourages elementary-aged children to explore different areas of STEAM — science, technology, engineering, art and math. This month, design and build a catapult to hit a target! All supplies provided.  Space limited. Call 360-297-3330 to sign up.

Adult Crafternoon-Friendship Bracelets: Jan. 22, 3 p.m. Learn to make colorful friendship bracelets from embroidery floss. This fun, easy project is enjoyable for all ages. Materials provided.

Classics Book Group: Jan. 26, 6:30 p.m. Discussion will be on “The Wind in the Willows,” by Kenneth Grahame.

LITTLE BOSTON LIBRARY EVENTS

Storytimes: Jan. 6, 13, 20, and 27, 10:30 a.m. Come enjoy early literacy fun with books, songs, and rhymes with your preschooler.

Little Boston Book Group: Jan. 7, 12-1 p.m. Discussion will be on “The Round House,” by Louise Erdrich.

Adult Crafternoon: Jan. 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Bring your projects and see our newest craft books.

STEAM Ahead: Catapults. Jan. 20, 3:30-5 p.m. Design and build a catapult to hit a target. Call 360-297-2670 to sign up.

All branches of Kitsap Regional Library will be closed on Jan. 19 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Please check our website www.krl.org or call us at 360-297-3330 for updated program information.

See you at the library!