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Kingston Library Budget Vote and Trustee Election
Tuesday June 5th 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Public Budget Forum and Meet the Candidates Night
Thursday May 17th 6:00 p.m.
Kingston Library ~ 55 Franklin St. ~ Kingston, NY 12401 ~ (845) 331-0507

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Super Saturday: Domino the Great

This Saturday from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Be surprised by the magic and comedy of Domino the Great and his Just 4 Fun Show. His show includes amazing magic, storytelling, puppetry, lots of audience interaction, and much more.

Classics in Religion: Ralph Waldo Emerson

This Wednesday from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Also being held at 1 other time

Ralph Waldo Emerson was America’s pre-eminent philosopher during the 19th century, a native of Concord and representative of American Transcendentalism, although he disowned that acclamation. The group will explore his writings about such public issues as the forced removal of Native American Indians and slavery, and how his position on these issues was informed by his religious beliefs. The group will be led by David Rolfe, a lay leader of the Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship of the Catskills on Sawkill Avenue.

Super Saturday: Wild Songs and Nature Stories

Saturday, June 2 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Singer/songwriter Jay Mankita will delight kids and families with "The Day the Library Went Wild." Songs from the show feature rainforests, recycling, dolphins, hibernating, frogs, snakes, mountains, lakes, and the ‘wild’ human being in all of us.

Ongoing Events

Bard Clemente Courses

Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:00 PM, September 2011 through May 2012

Bard College will be offering free college credit humanities courses at the Kingston Library. All tuition, books and child-care expenses will be covered. To apply for this course, please pick up an application at the library's circulation desk.

Bard Math Circle

Second Saturday of the month at 1:00 PM

Math puzzles, logic games, problem solving and a hands-on math project. This gentle and encouraging mathematical environment is led by Bard math professor Japheth Wood and undergraduate math majors. Middle school and upper-elementary aged students welcome.

Bookmark Club

Mondays at 4:00 PM

A book reading journey for elementary age students with Sasha Finlay. Short stories and chapter books by various authors, drawing, bookmaking, films, printmaking, comics, cartooning, bookmark making!

Children's Story Hours

Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at 10:30 AM

Toddler Time Tuesday (18 mos. to 3 years) and Preschool Wednesday (3 years to 5 years) followed by crafts and music.

Stress Reduction Through Meditation

Thursday mornings 10:30 AM

A great way to find inner balance and deep relaxation. This program is free and all are welcome. Call Ann at 339-8567 with any questions.

Knitting Club

Third Saturday of the month at 2:00 PM

This informal group welcomes all skill level knitters. For more information, please contact Stephanie at stephcosta2@yahoo.com and reference "knitting" in the subject.

Origami Kingston

Second and fourth Saturday of the month at 10:30 AM

Explore the art of Japanese paper folding with Anita Barbour. Ages five and up may attend.

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