guitarFREEWed, Sep 16 · 11:00 AM
Kent Public Library · Carmel
Lend Me Your Ears is an exciting and interactive music program for preschoolers. Children will have a ball singing along with Marlana as she plays her acoustic guitar. Lots of movement guaranteed! Registration required for each child, individually. Program for ages 2-5.
scienceFREEThu, Sep 17 · 6:00 PM
Kent Public Library · Carmel
The Kent Public Library celebrates America 250! Join popular former News12 Meteorologist Joe Rao as he presents a Semiquincentennial tribute to American astronomers. Stars figure large in our early American identity – from the first flags of 1777 to the star charts in Ben Franklin’s popular almanacs. We’ll explore how the science of astronomy developed from the time of the signing of the Declaration of Independence right up to the present time. And we’ll clue you in on where to look in the sky to see a star, whose light began on its journey to Earth 250 years ago, and is only arriving now, for us to view in 2026. This is a virtual program presented on Zoom. Registration is Required. Recommended for ages 13 and up!
storytimeFREEMon, Sep 21 · 11:30 AM
Kent Public Library · Carmel
Bilingual Storytime / Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe 📚🎶(Sign up once for all classes-Sign up at anytime Sept-Dec) Join us for a monthly storytime where children explore the joy of English and Spanish through books, songs, fingerplays, movement, and a craft that reinforces language concepts. Únete a nosotros para una hora de cuentos mensual, donde los niños explorarán la alegría del inglés y el español a través de libros, canciones, juegos de dedos, movimiento y una manualidad que refuerza los conceptos de los idiomas. This storytime is perfect for children and families interested in familiarizing little ones with English, Spanish, or both. Engaging in multiple languages helps children: Esta hora de cuentos es perfecta para niños y familias interesadas en familiarizar a los pequeños con el inglés, el español o ambos. Participar en varios idiomas ayuda a los niños a: Build language and literacy skills - Desarrollar habilidades lingüísticas y de alfabetización Improve cognitive flexibility - Mejorar la flexibilidad cognitiva Develop an appreciation for different cultures - Desarrollar aprecio por diferentes culturas Gain confidence in communication and self-expression - Ganar confianza en la comunicación y la autoexpresión Led by two of our favorite librarians, Miss Chris and Miss Daisy, this interactive class fosters a love of books, music, creativity, and bilingual learning. Dirigida por dos de nuestras bibliotecarias favoritas, Miss Chris y Miss Daisy, esta clase interactiva fomenta el amor por los libros, la música, la creatividad y el aprendizaje bilingüe.
storytimeFREETue, Sep 22 · 10:30 AM
Kent Public Library · Carmel
Join Miss Chris at the Library for Lively Learning & Fun! Get ready for singing, dancing, fingerplays, storyboards, music, and more in this joyful class designed just for little ones ages 10–23 months! Please Note: This program is exclusively for children 10–23 months. Priority registration is given to Kent residents with a valid library card or library card number. All sign-ups will initially be placed on a waitlist and admitted as space allows, at the discretion of library staff. Please wait for confirmation via email or text before attending. Let’s move, groove, and grow together—see you at the library!
storytimeFREETue, Sep 22 · 11:30 AM
Kent Public Library · Carmel
Meet Miss Chris at the library for simple songs, storyboards, fingerplay, dancing, stories, music and more! This exciting class is designed for children 2 & 3 years of age. Priority Registration for Kent Residents begins. Please have a valid library card and/or number to register. Please wait for email notification of your acceptance into the class before attending.
storytimeFREEWed, Sep 23 · 11:00 AM
Kent Public Library · Carmel
Join Miss Chris outside at the Library for Lively Learning & Fun! Get ready for singing, dancing, fingerplays, storyboards, music, and more in this joyful class designed for families with children of varied ages. (This class is designed for children 5 and under but can be fun for the whole family.) Please Note: This program is for families and children of various ages Keeping this program outside for the fall, allows us to accommodate more families. This class CAN be on the larger side. This class may move indoors due to weather. Please call the library if you have any questions. Let’s move, groove, and grow together—see you at the library!
artFREEWed, Sep 23 · 11:30 AM
Kent Public Library · Carmel
Fall into Creativity with Miss Chris! Join Miss Chris in her Craft Corner for a fun-filled series of autumn-themed crafts perfect for little hands. Each session is designed for children ages 2–5 and promises plenty of creativity and seasonal fun. Let’s get crafty this fall—see you at the library!
storytimeFREEWed, Sep 23 · 4:00 PM
Kent Public Library · Carmel
Sunny Boy, a volunteer from Therapy Dogs International, will visit our library to give children ages 5-11 the opportunity to gain confidence, improve reading skills and/or relieve anxiety by reading aloud to a therapy dog. Fifteen minute reading sessions are available by appointment only. Registration is required. Please call the Library at 845-225-8585 to register. To allow more people to have a chance at reading to the dogs, participants will only be allowed one time slot an hour. Registration is required for each individual session.
storytimeFREEWed, Sep 23 · 4:15 PM
Kent Public Library · Carmel
Sunny Boy, a volunteer from Therapy Dogs International, will visit our library to give children ages 5-11 the opportunity to gain confidence, improve reading skills and/or relieve anxiety by reading aloud to a therapy dog. Fifteen minute reading sessions are available by appointment only. Registration is required. Please call the Library at 845-225-8585 to register. To allow more people to have a chance at reading to the dogs, participants will only be allowed one time slot an hour. Registration is required for each individual session.
storytimeFREEWed, Sep 23 · 4:30 PM
Kent Public Library · Carmel
Sunny Boy, a volunteer from Therapy Dogs International, will visit our library to give children ages 5-11 the opportunity to gain confidence, improve reading skills and/or relieve anxiety by reading aloud to a therapy dog. Fifteen minute reading sessions are available by appointment only. Registration is required. Please call the Library at 845-225-8585 to register. To allow more people to have a chance at reading to the dogs, participants will only be allowed one time slot an hour. Registration is required for each individual session.
storytimeFREEWed, Sep 23 · 4:45 PM
Kent Public Library · Carmel
Sunny Boy, a volunteer from Therapy Dogs International, will visit our library to give children ages 5-11 the opportunity to gain confidence, improve reading skills and/or relieve anxiety by reading aloud to a therapy dog. Fifteen minute reading sessions are available by appointment only. Registration is required. Please call the Library at 845-225-8585 to register. To allow more people to have a chance at reading to the dogs, participants will only be allowed one time slot an hour. Registration is required for each individual session.
storytimeFREEThu, Sep 24 · 10:30 AM
Kent Public Library · Carmel
Storytime Fun with Miss Chris! Join Miss Chris at the library for a lively class filled with songs, storyboards, fingerplays, dancing, music, and more! This interactive program is specially designed for children ages 3–5 and is the perfect way to build early literacy skills while having fun. Please Note: This class is for children ages 3–5 only. Priority registration is given to Kent residents with a valid library card or card number. Please wait for a confirmation before attending the class. Get ready to move, learn, and laugh with Miss Chris at the library!
scienceFREEThu, Sep 24 · 11:15 AM
Kent Public Library · Carmel
Join Miss Chris in the lab as she leads our Little Scientists through fun and informational experiments. This hands on class for caregivers and their children will answer age old questions like... how does one make slime? Is Cloud dough sticky? We will read books, discover and learn through experience. This program is designed for children ages 2-5 years. This program runs for 4 consecutive weeks. Dress for Mess, Excess and Success! Priority Registration is given to Kent Residents. Please have a valid library card and/or number to register. All registrants will be placed on a Wait List and will be admitted as space allows and at the discretion of library staff. Please wait for email notification of your acceptance into the class before attending.
storytimeFREETue, Sep 29 · 10:30 AM
Kent Public Library · Carmel
Join Miss Chris at the Library for Lively Learning & Fun! Get ready for singing, dancing, fingerplays, storyboards, music, and more in this joyful class designed just for little ones ages 10–23 months! Please Note: This program is exclusively for children 10–23 months. Priority registration is given to Kent residents with a valid library card or library card number. All sign-ups will initially be placed on a waitlist and admitted as space allows, at the discretion of library staff. Please wait for confirmation via email or text before attending. Let’s move, groove, and grow together—see you at the library!
storytimeFREETue, Sep 29 · 11:30 AM
Kent Public Library · Carmel
Meet Miss Chris at the library for simple songs, storyboards, fingerplay, dancing, stories, music and more! This exciting class is designed for children 2 & 3 years of age. Priority Registration for Kent Residents begins. Please have a valid library card and/or number to register. Please wait for email notification of your acceptance into the class before attending.
storytimeFREEWed, Sep 30 · 11:00 AM
Kent Public Library · Carmel
Join Miss Chris outside at the Library for Lively Learning & Fun! Get ready for singing, dancing, fingerplays, storyboards, music, and more in this joyful class designed for families with children of varied ages. (This class is designed for children 5 and under but can be fun for the whole family.) Please Note: This program is for families and children of various ages Keeping this program outside for the fall, allows us to accommodate more families. This class CAN be on the larger side. This class may move indoors due to weather. Please call the library if you have any questions. Let’s move, groove, and grow together—see you at the library!
artFREEWed, Sep 30 · 11:30 AM
Kent Public Library · Carmel
Fall into Creativity with Miss Chris! Join Miss Chris in her Craft Corner for a fun-filled series of autumn-themed crafts perfect for little hands. Each session is designed for children ages 2–5 and promises plenty of creativity and seasonal fun. Let’s get crafty this fall—see you at the library!
storytimeFREEThu, Oct 1 · 10:30 AM
Kent Public Library · Carmel
Storytime Fun with Miss Chris! Join Miss Chris at the library for a lively class filled with songs, storyboards, fingerplays, dancing, music, and more! This interactive program is specially designed for children ages 3–5 and is the perfect way to build early literacy skills while having fun. Please Note: This class is for children ages 3–5 only. Priority registration is given to Kent residents with a valid library card or card number. Please wait for a confirmation before attending the class. Get ready to move, learn, and laugh with Miss Chris at the library!
scienceFREEThu, Oct 1 · 11:15 AM
Kent Public Library · Carmel
Join Miss Chris in the lab as she leads our Little Scientists through fun and informational experiments. This hands on class for caregivers and their children will answer age old questions like... how does one make slime? Is Cloud dough sticky? We will read books, discover and learn through experience. This program is designed for children ages 2-5 years. This program runs for 4 consecutive weeks. Dress for Mess, Excess and Success! Priority Registration is given to Kent Residents. Please have a valid library card and/or number to register. All registrants will be placed on a Wait List and will be admitted as space allows and at the discretion of library staff. Please wait for email notification of your acceptance into the class before attending.
storytimeFREETue, Oct 6 · 10:30 AM
Kent Public Library · Carmel
Join Miss Chris at the Library for Lively Learning & Fun! Get ready for singing, dancing, fingerplays, storyboards, music, and more in this joyful class designed just for little ones ages 10–23 months! Please Note: This program is exclusively for children 10–23 months. Priority registration is given to Kent residents with a valid library card or library card number. All sign-ups will initially be placed on a waitlist and admitted as space allows, at the discretion of library staff. Please wait for confirmation via email or text before attending. Let’s move, groove, and grow together—see you at the library!
storytimeFREETue, Oct 6 · 11:30 AM
Kent Public Library · Carmel
Meet Miss Chris at the library for simple songs, storyboards, fingerplay, dancing, stories, music and more! This exciting class is designed for children 2 & 3 years of age. Priority Registration for Kent Residents begins. Please have a valid library card and/or number to register. Please wait for email notification of your acceptance into the class before attending.
artFREETue, Oct 6 · 4:00 PM
Kent Public Library · Carmel
Jump into creativity and imagination at the Kent Public Library’s monthly LEGO Club for kids in grades K-4. Let's take our creativity to the next Lego Level! We’ll proudly display what you build in our children’s section. This is not a drop-off program. Parents must remain in the building. *Registration required for each session individually.
storytimeFREEWed, Oct 7 · 11:00 AM
Kent Public Library · Carmel
Join Miss Chris outside at the Library for Lively Learning & Fun! Get ready for singing, dancing, fingerplays, storyboards, music, and more in this joyful class designed for families with children of varied ages. (This class is designed for children 5 and under but can be fun for the whole family.) Please Note: This program is for families and children of various ages Keeping this program outside for the fall, allows us to accommodate more families. This class CAN be on the larger side. This class may move indoors due to weather. Please call the library if you have any questions. Let’s move, groove, and grow together—see you at the library!
artFREEWed, Oct 7 · 11:30 AM
Kent Public Library · Carmel
Fall into Creativity with Miss Chris! Join Miss Chris in her Craft Corner for a fun-filled series of autumn-themed crafts perfect for little hands. Each session is designed for children ages 2–5 and promises plenty of creativity and seasonal fun. Let’s get crafty this fall—see you at the library!
storytimeFREEThu, Oct 8 · 10:30 AM
Kent Public Library · Carmel
Storytime Fun with Miss Chris! Join Miss Chris at the library for a lively class filled with songs, storyboards, fingerplays, dancing, music, and more! This interactive program is specially designed for children ages 3–5 and is the perfect way to build early literacy skills while having fun. Please Note: This class is for children ages 3–5 only. Priority registration is given to Kent residents with a valid library card or card number. Please wait for a confirmation before attending the class. Get ready to move, learn, and laugh with Miss Chris at the library!
scienceFREEThu, Oct 8 · 11:15 AM
Kent Public Library · Carmel
Join Miss Chris in the lab as she leads our Little Scientists through fun and informational experiments. This hands on class for caregivers and their children will answer age old questions like... how does one make slime? Is Cloud dough sticky? We will read books, discover and learn through experience. This program is designed for children ages 2-5 years. This program runs for 4 consecutive weeks. Dress for Mess, Excess and Success! Priority Registration is given to Kent Residents. Please have a valid library card and/or number to register. All registrants will be placed on a Wait List and will be admitted as space allows and at the discretion of library staff. Please wait for email notification of your acceptance into the class before attending.