Kingston Library users and staff love their library. Because of a malfunctioning furnace we were not able to enter the library for three days in early March, creating difficulties for many.
We heard that a child cried because she could not come to the library one of those days. Some visited other branches, yet told staff they felt homesick for the Kingston branch. After we re-opened, a man called to wish us well and say the library was his second home. If you have any questions about recent adventures here, please contact me. As of this writing, we are fully operational and intend to continue to serve you in the years to come.
Here is what’s happening at the library in April:
Composting Wormshop:Come to the library April 20 at 3:30 p.m. and learn about the importance of worms and their role in transforming garbage into natural fertilizer. For teens and tweens. Call (360) 297-3330 by April 12 to sign up.
Storytimes: Pajama storytimes are held Mondays at 7 p.m. Young children welcome with a parent or caregiver. Storytimes for ages 2-6 and their families are Wednesdays at 11 a.m.
Book groups: The Kingston Book Group meets April 6 from 10:30–11:30 am. We are reading “The Lace Makers of Glenmara” by Heather Barbieri. Our Classics Book Group meets April 18 from 6:30–7:30 p.m. to discuss “Our Mutual Friend” by Charles Dickens.
And here’s the lineup for the Little Boston branch:
The Life of Salmon: Children in grades two-six can experience the incredible life of salmon on April 19 at 4:30 p.m.
Planting for summer:Spend an hour with Master Gardener Peg Tillery on April 29, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Little Boston Book Group: The group meets on April 6 at 11 a.m. to discuss “The Absolutely True Story of a Part-Time Indian” by Sherman Alexie.
Crafternoons: Craft time for adults is held at 2 p.m. Wednesdays.
Storytimes: Preschool storytimes for ages 3-6 are at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tuesdays. Storytimes for ages 18-36 months are held at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays.
Tomi Whalen is manager of the Kingston and Little Boston libraries.
