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Upcoming Event Highlights

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Dig Into Reading! Summer Reading Kickoff Party

This Saturday from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM

The Traveling Lantern Theatre Company presents "The Caterpillar Hunter." Join us for this funny, interactive, fast-paced backyard adventure -- a theatrical vegetable safari. Sign up for summer programs. Have fun with crafts, activities and ice cream.

Chess - Tuesday Game

Next Tuesday from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Also being held at 8 other times

Games for ages 7 to adult. Led by Mitch Dominus, Ken Evans, and the King's Knight Chess Club. Every Tuesday and Wednesday from June 25 to August 21.

Chess - Wednesday Game

Wednesday, June 26 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Also being held at 8 other times

Games for ages 7 to adult. Led by Mitch Dominus, Ken Evans, and the King's Knight Chess Club. Every Tuesday and Wednesday from June 25 to August 21.

Dig Into Reading! - Red Feather Drummers

Thursday, June 27 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Enjoy Native American music and dance. Make a cornhusk doll and animal clan fan.

Writing Box

Tuesday, July 9 from 3:15 PM to 4:30 PM

Also being held at 5 other times

Weekly activities that will encourage children to express themselves through writing. Participants will write stories, postcards, news articles, journals, as well as make their own books. The program runs on Tuesdays from July 9 to August 13. Ages 8 and up. Registration required. Call 331-0507 ext. 7.

Dig Into Reading! - Discover Ancient Native Americans

Thursday, July 11 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Explore the ancient cultures of Native Americans. Crafts, activities, snacks.

Ongoing Events

Coinology 101

Third Saturday of every month 2:00-3:30 PM

Open to teens and adults

Children under 12 with parental supervision please

Learn how to start collecting and searching pocket change for valuable mint errors!

No prior experience necessary. FREE

Teen ArtLab after school art program

Thursdays, 3:30-5:00 Open to all students aged 13-18

No registration required

Come explore the arts: painting, drawing, collage, printmaking, sculpture, crafts and more with local artist and SUNY New Paltz Professor Jessica Poser.

No prior experience necessary. FREE

Bard Clemente Courses

Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:00 PM, September 2012 through May 2013

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, September through June

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 Saturday of the month at 10:30 AM

Explore the art of Japanese paper folding with Anita Barbour. Ages five and up; teens and adults may attend as well.

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