By TOMI WHALEN | Kingston Library Manager
I recently had the honor of attending a Village Green Foundation meeting in Kingston and meeting the dynamic and focused group of individuals who have come together for the sake of community. I look forward to working with them as we make plans for the future.
The Friends of the Kingston Library will have its first book sale of the year on March 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Join us at the Community Center for this popular event. The Friends meet the second Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. in the Community Center.
Find out about the unusual places and things you can discover in Washington from Harriet Baskas on March 1 at 1:30 p.m. The author and radio producer has many fantastic stories to share in her presentation, “What is That? Unusual and Offbeat People, Places, Things, and Events in Washington State.” The event is co-sponsored by Humanities Washington.
A special West Sound Reads program with Kirby Larson will take place on March 19 at 11 a.m. at the Firehouse Theater in Kingston. Larson will read from her book, “The Fences Between Us,” which is part of the “Dear America” series. “The Fences Between Us” is the story of a young girl whose brother is a sailor on the battleship Arizona at Pearl Harbor and whose father is the pastor for a Japanese Baptist Church in Seattle.
As she awaits news of her brother’s fate following the Pearl Harbor attack, her father decides to move his church in order to minister to his congregants who have been relocated.
Here are our events for March:
Chillin’ at the Library: This month’s teen event will be March 16 at 3:30 p.m. It’s the place to snack and hang out with friends while discussing books, movies, music, and more.
Classics Book Group: The group meets March 21 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss “Atlas Shrugged” by Ayn Rand.
Spring Break: Drop in for some crazy construction on March 30 from 1-3 p.m. Use a variety of materials like Legos and straws to create skyscrapers, creatures, and anything you can imagine. Participants can take home a picture of their creation to share with family and friends. Especially for ages 8-12.
Kingston Book Group: meets the first Wednesday morning of the month at 10:30. Please call for the upcoming title.
Preschool Storytime: Storytimes are March 2,9 and 16 at 10:30 a.m. Bring your preschoolers (ages 3-6) to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and fun with our children’s librarian.
Toddler Storytime: Storytimes for toddlers are March 2, 9, and 16 at 11:30a.m. Toddlers (18-36 months) are welcome for stories, rhymes, songs and fun with our children’s librarian.
Pajama Storytime: Wear slippers and pajamas for storytimes on March 7 and 14 at 7 p.m. All children welcome with an adult.
Little Boston Library Events
Evening With a Beekeeper: Ever wondered what’s involved with beekeeping? West Sound Beekeepers Association President T. J. Jorgenson will talk about bees and honey on March 7 at 6 p.m.
Altered Books Workshop: Learn basic techniques for turning old books into works of art on March 31 from 2-4 p.m.. Bring a hardback book to alter or choose on at the workshop. Call (360) 297-2670 to register.
Family Movie Matinee: Families are welcome March 29 at 2 p.m. for a spring break movie matinee.
Little Boston Book Group: The group meets the first Wednesday of the month at 11 a.m. The title for March is “The Book Thief” by Markus Zusak. The April book will be “The Absolutely True Story of a Part-Time Indian.”
Crafternoons: Adults can bring their craft projects to the library at 2 p.m. Wednesdays and become inspired by craft books.
Preschool Storytimes: Storytimes for ages 3-6 are March 1, 8, and 15 at 10:30a.m. and 1p.m.
Toddler Storytimes: Toddlers ages 18-36 months are welcome for storytimes March 1, 8, and 15 at 11:30 a.m.
Find more event information at www.krl.org.
