There is something for all ages at the library this month. We are especially excited about Kingston’s first Seattle Opera Preview. On  July 16, from 2-3:30p.m., Norm Hollingshead, opera aficionado, will speak on Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess. This is funded by anonymous Kingston patrons.

Remember our Friends of the Library Book sale on July 16, 9a.m. to 2p.m. at the Kingston Farmers Market.  Children registered for Summer Reading can use their coupons for a free book. Also for children, the library will present Bill Robison July 5, at 1:30p.m. Robison performs with wacky music, costumes and sound effects.

Our Summer Reading theme of “One World, Many Stories” will be brought to life in Chinese Puppet Theatre, performed by Dragon Art Studio, July 19 at 2p.m. The Dragon Art Studio uses music and effects to enhance traditional Chinese rod puppetry.

For the youngest, we  offer a Stuffed Animal Sleepover July 18, at 6p.m. Bring a stuffed animal or doll (not your favorite, must-have-to-go-to-sleep buddy) for a sleepover at the library.  After Pajama Storytime, children can tuck the dolls in and say goodnight, then return between 1 and 8 p.m. the next day to pick them up and find out what mischief they got into. Each child will receive photos of their stuffed animal to bring home. For ages 3-7.

The Kingston Book Group will meet July 6, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. to discuss “The Sanctuary of Outcasts” by Neil White. This memoir recounts serving time in the 1990s at white-collar Carville Penitentiary,also the last U.S. leper colony.

On July 18, at 6:30p.m., our Classics Book Group will share thoughts about Pearl Buck’s “The Good Earth,” the story of a Chinese farmer during the turbulent reign of the last emperor.

Here are our Little Boston Library events for July:

Thanks to the generous donation of plants from the Hansville Flotsam and Jetsam Garden Club, Little Boston Library recently had a successful fundraiser. Proceeds will support programs through the year.

On July 12, at 10:30 a.m. musician Eduardo Mendonca will use Bossa-Nova, and standard, popular, and original Brazilian tunes to explore the history and culture of his native Brazil.  All ages welcome.

Oregon Shadow Theatre will present “Jack and the Dragon” July 26 at 10:30a.m.  In this fairy tale, Jack is hired by the king to hunt some pesky varmints, like a giant hog and a unicorn, before facing the meanest varmint of all. All ages welcome.

Adult Crafternoons are held Wednesdays from 2-3 p.m. The Little Boston Book Group meets July 6, from 11a.m. to 12 p.m. to discuss “The House at Sugar Beach “by Helene Cooper.

Little Boston will hold its Stuffed Animal Sleepover  July 25, 6p.m. For ages 3-7.