Kingston Library - 55 Franklin St. - Kingston, NY 12401 - (845) 331-0507
Upcoming Event HighlightsView the full events calendarSing to Your Baby with Happy DanThis Saturday from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Join Happy Dan the Music Man in the Children’s Library Story Hour area. This special musical story hour is for babies ages newborn to 2 years old. This program features music, finger plays, movement, and instrument play for babies and their caregivers - a unique opportunity to explore music and make new friends in a creative and comforting environment. Happy Dan (a.k.a. Dagen Jullty) has been entertaining babies for many years. He is a composer, performer, multi-instrumentalist and music teacher. Happy Dan is also half of The Funshine Merry Makers, a local children’s entertainment duo. For more information, contact the Children's Library at 845-331-0507 ext. 7.
"Brought to Light" film screening and Q&AThis Saturday from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Join us on Saturday, Feb. 23, at 2 p.m. for a screen of the locally filmed documentary, “Brought to Light: Unearthing the History of an African-American Cemetery in Kinderhook.” The screening will be followed by a question-and-answer session with the filmmaker Barbara Reina. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact the Reference Desk at reference@kingstonlibrary.org or 845-331-0988.
Adult Craft Night: Memory ValentineThis Wednesday from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
For our next Adult Craft Night, bring a photocopy of a special photo (of a child, parent, friend, pet, etc.) and we will create a collage to keep for yourself as a lasting memory or give to someone special. Margaret Britton, a Kingston Library clerk and local artisan will lead the class. There is no fee to attend the program. Registration required. To sign up, visit https://tinyurl.com/knglib-craftnight0220.
Kingston Library LEGO ClubNext Thursday from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PMWednesday, March 6 from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PMAlso being held at 4 other times
The Kingston Library LEGO Club will meets one Wednesday a month at 4:30 p.m. and one Thursday a month at 6 p.m. This month, the club will meet on Wednesday, Feb. 13 and Thursday, Feb. 28. Have some LEGO building fun! What do you like to build? For designers and engineers ages 5 through 12. Call the Children’s Library at 845-331-0507 ext. 7 to sign up or register online at https://tinyurl.com/knglibc-lego0213 (Wednesday, Feb. 13) and https://tinyurl.com/knglibc-lego0228 (Thursday, Feb. 28).
Reading to LolaWednesday, March 6 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMAlso being held at 4 other times
Reading to Lola continues on the first and third Wednesday of each month, January through May 15, from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. in the Children’s Library. Children ages 5 and up are welcome to meet and read to gentle, friendly Lola, a certified therapy dog who adores stories and people. Free. For more information, call the Children’s Library at (845) 331-0507 ext. 7.
Super Saturday: Enjoying Animals SafelySaturday, March 9 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Even cute creatures can be dangerous! Find out how to read animal body language and learn the four most important rules for staying safe. The very lively Jan Berlin of Everything Animals will surprise us with a variety of fascinating animals, including mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians.
Free. The show is intended for school-age children. The 2019 Super Saturdays Performance Series is funded by the Friends of Kingston Library and Stewart’s Foundation. New York Reads: Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed To Reverse Global WarmingSaturday, March 9 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PMSaturday, March 16 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PMAlso being held at 2 other times
Join Kingston Library and Sustainable Hudson Valley Saturday afternoons in March for a weekly action-oriented discussion of "Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming." Along with communities throughout New York State, we will come together in conversation around science-based solutions that can help participants take purposeful action to slow and eventually reverse global warming. By using Drawdown as a guide to setting priorities for the 100 most impactful solutions, citizens and whole communities can spend our time, energy and enthusiasm on making a true difference for our future. To register, visit https://tinyurl.com/knglib-calendar.
Super Saturdays: As You Like ItSaturday, March 23 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Leslie Sawhill will bring As You Like It, Shakespeare's comedy to us in NGP Storytheatre form. The audience becomes a part of the action, taking on characters and participating as the story is being told. Lots of playful engagement for everyone! Ideal for ages 5-12 years.
Free. The show is intended for school-age children. The 2019 Super Saturdays Performance Series is funded by the Friends of Kingston Library and Stewart’s Foundation. Super Saturdays: I'm From the Sun: The Gustafer Yellowgold StorySaturday, April 13 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Join us for a delightful morning with Morgan singing his new songs to us while we watch his animation of Gustafer Yellowgold's story. Two-time Grammy nominee, cartoonist and author, Morgan Taylor brings his one of a kind multimedia presentation of music, storytelling and moving illustrations. Taylor’s all ages friendly program will feature new material from his #1 Best Selling Audible Original , “I’m From the Sun – The Gustafer Yellowgold Story.” Free. The show is intended for school-age children. The 2019 Super Saturdays Performance Series is funded by the Friends of Kingston Library and the Stewart’s Foundation.
Super Saturdays: Live Hawks and OwlsSaturday, May 11 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
See a variety of amazing live hawks and owls up close. You will learn about how they survive in the wild, and what people can do to protect them for future generations. This is a rare opportunity to look deep into the eyes of some of the most beautiful wild creatures on Earth. Annie Mardiney is a licensed wildlife rehabilitator and an educator. She is also an avid birder locally and in Central and South America. Free. The show is intended for school-age children. The 2019 Super Saturdays Performance Series is funded by the Friends of Kingston Library and Stewart’s Foundation.
Super Saturdays: A Universe of StoriesSaturday, June 1 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Come celebrate with us, and explore stories from near and far as we get ready for this great moment in our history - the 50th anniversary of the Moon landing! Karen Sangaline Pillsworth, Storyteller Laureate of the City of Kingston, will delight us with imaginative fun in this entertaining program for the entire family as we explore the earth and stars. Free. The show is intended for school-age children. The 2019 Super Saturdays Performance Series is funded by the Friends of Kingston Library and Stewart’s Foundation.
Super Saturdays: Mr. Twisty's Super Silly Magic ShowSaturday, September 14 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Experience all of the magic your library has to offer. This show is filled with audience participation, delightful interactive fun, lots of magic, and a secret co-star so special that she needs to be a surprise! Come for a morning of zany fun and discover all your library has to offer … it is much more magical than you think! Free. The show is intended for school-age children. The 2019 Super Saturdays Performance Series is funded by the Friends of Kingston Library and the Stewart’s Foundation.
Super Saturdays: Spooky But Not Too Scary StoriesSaturday, October 12 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Celebrate the fall and get ready for Halloween fun with a program of stories of the season for children. The dynamic master storyteller, Jonathan Kruk, will delight and intrigue us with lively interactive tales in this entertaining Super Saturdays Program. Free. The show is intended for school-age children. The 2019 Super Saturdays Performance Series is funded by the Friends of Kingston Library and the Stewart’s Foundation.
Super Saturdays: Amazing Reptiles (1st show)Saturday, November 16 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
NOTE: The 10:30 a.m. show is for children ages 4 to 6 years old
Amazing Reptiles is an educational wildlife program with live reptiles and audience participation. Dedicated to presenting children and adults with exciting programs that are both educational and entertaining, Bruce Lowder will help us to learn about how these fascinating animals are adapted to survive in nature in their respective habitats. Amazing Reptiles will include lizards, a turtle, snakes, and a baby alligator. Parents and children will also learn animal safety tips and helpful information on caring for pets. Registration required. To sign up, visit https://tinyurl.com/knglibc-reptiles1st. Free. The show is intended for school-age children. The 2019 Super Saturdays Performance Series is funded by the Friends of Kingston Library and Stewart’s Foundation. Super Saturdays: Amazing Reptiles (2nd show)Saturday, November 16 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
NOTE: The 11:30 a.m. show is for children ages 7 years and up
Amazing Reptiles is an educational wildlife program with live reptiles and audience participation. Dedicated to presenting children and adults with exciting programs that are both educational and entertaining, Bruce Lowder will help us to learn about how these fascinating animals are adapted to survive in nature in their respective habitats. Amazing Reptiles will include lizards, a turtle, snakes, and a baby alligator. Parents and children will also learn animal safety tips and helpful information on caring for pets. Registration required. To sign up, visit https://tinyurl.com/knglibc-reptiles2nd. Free. The show is intended for school-age children. The 2019 Super Saturdays Performance Series is funded by the Friends of Kingston Library and Stewart’s Foundation. Super Saturdays: The Christmas CarolSaturday, December 7 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Warm your hearts with the Puppet People's take on Charles Dickens' holiday classic. Watch Mean Ol' Scrooge as he discovers Christmas is not a humbug! This puppet spectacular features beautiful handcrafted marionettes, shadow puppets, gorgeous masks, lavish costumes, vivid sets, a professional soundtrack that includes many holiday favorites, a giant 9-foot parade puppet and guaranteed smiles! Experience this literary masterpiece that reaches far beyond the holiday season! For Grades K - 8. Free. The 2019 Super Saturdays Performance Series is funded by the Friends of Kingston Library and the Stewart’s Foundation.
Ongoing EventsYoga at the LibraryMondays 12:30 to 1:30 PMStart your week off with this introductory yoga workshop every Monday with local instructor Christina Byron-Steen. Please bring a yoga mat if you have one. Free. Classics In ReligionWednesday from 10:30 to 11:30 AM September through JuneDrop ins welcomeThe Classics in Religion reading group meets weekly to discuss diverse religious sources. For one hour each week, a local religious leader has made selections for reading aloud and discussion. Full Classics In Religion Information Here Tech TimeThursdays 2 to 4 PMAre you flummoxed with your phone? Having trouble with your tablet? Stop by the library to have your basic technology questions answered. Or call 845-331-0988 to reserve a session. Kingston Library Book ClubThird Friday of the Month 12:30-1:30 PMThe Kingston Library Book Club meets once a month to discuss great books.For additional information, please contact Vivi at 331-0155 or at vvhlavsa@aol.com. Children's Story HoursTuesday and Wednesday mornings at 10:30 AMToddler Time Tuesday (18 mos. to 3 years) and Preschool Wednesday (3 years to 5 years) followed by crafts and music. |
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