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Library Closes for Memorial Day Holiday
In observation of Memorial Day, the library will be closed on Monday, May 28 from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm. The library will reopen at its regular time, 9:00 am, on Tuesday May 29. As always when the library is closed, fines will not be accrued on items due on Memorial Day.
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Hottest Books for Summer
Need some ideas about what to read? Director Stacey Richardson shared her picks for the newest, hottest books to read this summer. If you missed it, her selections are right here! Just click on the rotating covers to the right to check on availabilty and to place a hold. Remember, librarians are always happy to offer customized recommendations--just ask!
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Reception for Roosevelt HS Photographers
The community is invited to a reception on Thursday, May 24 from 7:00 - 8:30 pm for Kent Roosevelt High School seniors Kellie Harrod, Michael Lopick, and Megan Steele, whose photographic works are on exhibit at the library until June 1. The students will talk about their work and answer any questions from the audience. Light refreshments will be served.
No registration is necessary. For more information, please contact the Information Desk. Read more about the exhibit.
 Summer Reading Program Begins June 9
All ages are invited to join the library's Summer Reading Program, which is themed "Dream Big: Read!" The Youth Services librarians have a full lineup of activities and events for children, tweens, and teens. Kids can keep track of time spent reading in order to win prizes and enter contests. Learn more at the Youth Services Events Page!
But why should kids have all the fun?! For the first time ever at KFL, adults have their OWN Summer Reading Program! Fabulous events are planned, plus adults can keep track of and report their reading for chances to win prizes. Read more on the Adult Summer Reading Program page.
 Mad Science
Kick off the Summer Reading Program with Mad Science: Dare to Dream! On Saturday, June 9 at 11:00 am, join us for a journey back in time where mystical magic is in the air. You will laugh along with a court jester, be amazed by Merlin and maybe even assist in recovering the Secret Scroll.
Space is limited for this fun event--stop by the Children's Room 30 minutes in advance to pick up a boarding pass. All ages welcome.
 Cheese Tasting
June is National Dairy Month, and to celebrate, we're cutting the cheese! Join us Thursday, June 14 at 7:00 pm to learn about different kinds of cheese and how to evaluate them. Enjoy sampling a variety of cheeses from local dairies.
Space is limited; to register, contact the Information Desk at 330.673.4414 or kflinfo@kentfreelibrary.org.
 Is Your House Overweight?
Feeling weighed down by clutter? Put your house on a diet! Learn clutter-busting recipes to make your house trim and tidy from local home stager Sharon Kreighbaum on Thursday, June 21 at 7:00 pm. She offer tips and discuss her book Is Your House Overweight? Recipes for Low-Fat Homes. Copies of her book will be available for sale through the Kent Free Library Foundation, and Kreighbaum will be available to autograph copies after the program.
No registration is necessary, but for more information, contact the Information Desk at 330.673.4414 or kflinfo@kentfreelibrary.org.
 Cultured Purls Yarn Bombs KFL
The Cultured Purls knitting group decorated the library during their May meeting with samples of knitting, in what is sometimes called a "yarn bombing." About 15 knitters wrapped the library's staircase railings with colorful knitted tubes and hung panels on the section of shelving housing the knitting books. Read more and see the photos
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KFL Book Discussion Groups
No matter what you like to read, Kent Free Library has book ideas and a discussion group for you--and starting in June, the library will offer two new options for book discussion groups!
For mystery lovers, there will be the Monday Mystery Club, which will meet the 4th Monday of each month at 7:00 pm, starting on June 25 with a discussion of Grave Sight by Charlaine Harris. If you think nothing goes better with a book than a good cup of coffee, you are invited to join the Monday Morning Book Group the 1st Monday of each month at 11:00 am, and bring your own cup (B.Y.O.C). June 4, the discussion will be about A. Verghese's Cutting for Stone.
Continuing book groups include the Page to Screen Book Club, which meets the 1st Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm. Discuss The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler and the movie of the same name starting Bogie and Bacall on June 6. Kid Lit for Grown-Ups is aimed at adults who are interested in children's literature and meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm. The June teen title will be How To Save a Life by Sara Zarr and the children's title will be The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate Your High School Reading List Book Group enjoys energetic discussions about classic and award-winning novels, nonfiction, and plays on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm. June 19's discussion focuses on A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens.
Learn more about these exciting programs!
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Email a KFL Librarian
Now you can email the Kent Free Library with comments, suggestions, questions, even requests for information assistance! Send a message to kflinfo@kentfreelibrary.org. A librarian or other staff member will respond to you within 48 hours.
For immediate assistance when the library is open, please call 330.673.4414. Immediate online information assistance from Ohio librarians can be found 24x7 at www.knowitnow.org.
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Showcase Your Collection or Hobby
Would you like to share your hobby or collecting interest with others? Consider an installation in a display case at the Kent Free Library! Stop by or call the Information Desk or email kflinfo@kentfreelibrary.org for more information or to reserve a spot.
Children in grades K - 5 can share their collections too! Stop by the Children's Department for more information.
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Mango Languages Now Free through Kent Free Library
Thanks to a grant from the Institute for Museum and Library Services to the Ohio Web Library, the Kent Free Library and other Ohio public libraries now offer free access to Mango Languages. Mango Languages is an online language-learning system that uses real-life situations and actual conversations to more effectively teach a new language. By listening to and repeating after material designed from native conversations, you'll not only learn the individual words and phrases, you'll know how they're used in practical situations and conversations.
Choose from 35 languages, from German, French, and Spanish to Croation, Pashto, and Indonesian. Mango also has English As a Second Language courses for native speakers of 15 different languages and offers a translator to give you the "gist" of conversations from one language to another.
The library also provides access to dozens of other fun and valuable databases--check them out on the Research Topics page.
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Looking for a Job?
The Kent Free Library has resources that can help!
From books with advice for job seekers, to computers for creating resumes or searching online job banks, to librarian-recommended resources, the Kent Free Library is the place for anyone looking for a job.
Click here for more information!
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Saturday, June 9th at 11:00 am
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Library Hours
Monday - Thursday:
9 am to 9 pm
Friday:
9 am to 6 pm
Saturday:
9 am to 5 pm
Sunday:
1 pm - 5 pm
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