TEENS AND ADULTS: Read from June 5th - July 17th for a chance to win prizes! Here's how it works: 1. Check out a book from the Library. The library staff member who assists you will give you a scratch-off ticket. You may also borrow books or audiobooks from the Library's e-media collection and show your virtual book shelf on your digital device to a staff member to receive a ticket. (Limit: Only one scratch-off ticket can be earned per person per day.) 2. Scratch your ticket to see what you've won! 3. Write your name and phone number and circle your age group on your scratch-off ticket and give it to a library staff member to redeem your prize. THE ENGAGER NEWSLETTER OF KINSMAN FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY Summer Reading Finale Friday, July 19 From 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. All Ages Celebrate a summer filled with reading and activities at our grand finale. Join us for a live animal show with Jungle Terry and a sweet reward for your hard work with an ice cream sundae bar! Prize winners will be posted! Ongoing Fun! Short story contest chalk the walk I spy Case Passport Challenge From June 5th to July 19th, join us for a summer packed with exploration and excitement at Kinsman Free Public Library! Our free programs cater to adventurers of all ages, from the youngest explorers to seasoned travelers. Let the pages of books be your passport to adventure. Adventure begins at the library- so grab a book, pack your bags and let the fun begin! Summer Reading Kick-Off Wednesday, June 5 From 1:00 - 7:00 p.m. All Ages 1:00 - 3:00 Drop-in Craft & Traveler’s Coffee 4:30 - 7:00 Sandy’s Meltdown Food Truck 5:30 - 7:00 Mitch & Melissa Acoustic Duo SUMMER NEWSLETTER COVERING MAY, JUNE, JULY & AUGUST 2024 Reading and activity logs for children ages 5-12 will be available starting in June. Read from June 5th - July 17th for a chance to win prizes! Track time spent reading, complete challenges, and check out books to earn raffle tickets for prize drawings and small prizes. When your travels are complete, turn in your log to enter the Grand Prize Drawing. Our youngest travelers who may not be reading on their own may participate in the Read Together Program aimed at helping to develop early literacy skills and a love of reading together, earning small prizes along the way. CHILDREN: Drop in to celebrate the start of Summer Reading with activities for all ages throughout the day! Crafts and coffee from Traveler’s Coffee Company in the afternoon. Then, finish the day with gourmet grilled cheese and homemade sides available for purchase from Sandy’s Meltdown and live music from MMAD. Children can pick up reading tracking logs. Teens & adults can start checking out books to earn scratch off tickets. Our friends from Traveler’s Coffee Company will be parked at the Library select Wednesdays in June and July selling a wide variety of coffee, lattes, and seasonal beverages!
Kids and Pups Day: Fridays Dates: June 7, July 26 & August 16 (Puppy Party) Time: 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Ages: 7 - 16 years Registration is required and limited. Kids limited to 1 session Jun. 7 or Jul. 26, but all are welcome for the Aug. 16 Puppy Party. Children help Canine Companion trainers by assisting in teaching puppies how to resist distractions and testing their abilities. Canine Companions is leading the service dog industry in supplying people with disabilities trained companions to assist in everyday situations so they can live with greater independence. Wednesday Wanderers Day: Wednesdays Dates: June 12 & 26, July 10 & 17 Time: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Ages: 5 - 12 years Registration is requested for prep of materials. Grab your passport and prepare to take an imagination vacation around the world. Departing from KFPL, we’ll explore the landscapes and attractions of all 7 continents, with pit stops in various countries to learn about their culture and traditions through fun, interactive activities. SCHOOL AGE PROGRAMS Registration is required at least 1 day before the event. Children 8 and under must attend with a caregiver. Children 9 and up may attend without a caregiver, but must stay in the room for the entire movie until an adult returns. A light snack is provided. Migration: PG Monday, June 17 at 1:00 p.m. Wonka: PG Monday, July 15 at 1:00 p.m. Kung Fu Panda 4: PG Monday, August 5 at 1:00 p.m. SUMMER READING PROGRAM 2024: Super Smash Bros Tournament Date: Tuesday, June 18 Time: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Ages: 8 - 14 years Registration is required. Join our Nintendo Switch tournament for a friendly competition filled with prizes, snacks, and tons of fun - all skill levels are welcome and encouraged to join in the excitement! FAMILY INDOOR MOVIES PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS SPECIAL KID EVENTS Kids Create: Glow in the Dark Paint 2 Date: Tuesday, May 7 Time: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Ages: 4 - 14 years Assistance may be required from a caregiver for younger children. Registration is required, spots limited. If you missed the first program this is a second chance to create a one-of-a-kind picture that will glow in the dark. Critter Book Club: The Otter Date: Tuesday, May 14 Time: 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. Ages: 5 - 12 years Registration is required, spots limited. ODNR Naturalist, Jessica Conch, leads a program about critters you may see in the wild, this month we will feature the otter. Storytime Adventures @ the Library Dates: Friday, May 10 Thursday, June 27, July 25 Time: 11:00 - 11:30 a.m. Ages: 4 - 10 years A family storytime featuring adventure stories and a related craft. Storytime Adventures @ Hartford Park Day: Thursdays Dates: June 13, July 11, August 8 Time: 11:00 - 11:30 a.m. Ages: 4 - 10 years A family storytime featuring adventure stories and a related craft. Craft and snack sponsored by the Hartford Optimist Club. Kid's Chess Club Day: Tuesdays Dates: June 11, July 23 (No August sessions) Time: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Ages: 6 - 14 (Friends & family welcome) Registration is requested. Learn to play the game and practice your skills. Open play for all levels. Some instruction available. Little Learners Playgroup Date: Monday, May 6 (No summer sessions) Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Ages: 2 - 5 years A drop in style, self-directed playtime. Connect with other parents and caregivers to socialize, play and make new friends. Playgroup will resume in the fall. Music & Movement Mondays Day: Mondays Dates: May 13, June 10 & 24, July 8 & 22 (No August sessions) Time: 11:00 - 11: 30 a.m. Ages: 8 months - 5 years suggested Bring your little one to join Miss Dianne in moving, dancing, singing & exploring music. The programs listed below have been created to promote early literacy among toddlers and preschoolers while ensuring an enjoyable learning experience! No registration is required. REGISTRATION IS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE AT KINS
MMAD Acoustic Duo Date: Wednesday, June 5 Time: 5:30 p.m. Ages: All ages At the Summer Reading Kick-off Melissa & Mitch Acoustic Duo (MMAD) will be playing folk rock, pop, and country hits, they even take requests! Cortland Community Band Date: Wednesday, June 26 Time: 6:15 p.m. Ages: All ages A summer tradition! Enjoy classic favorites and marches from talented local musicians. Ancestry Basics for Genealogy Date: Saturday, June 8 Time: 11:00 a.m. Ages: Adults and teens 16 years and up. Registration is required by June 6. Using one of Kinsman’s founding families as an example, learn the basics of using Ancestry for genealogy research. Adult Free Paint Day: Tuesdays Dates: June 11 - Boho Tote Bag July 2 - Book Page Painting Time: 4:30 p.m. Ages: Adults and teens 16 years and up. Registration is required and limited. Using inspiration images, stencils, and a dash of creativity, complete your own custom art project! All materials will be provided. Hunt a Killer: Body on the Boardwalk Dates: Tuesday, June 18 @ 4:30 p.m. Friday, June 28 @ 2:00 p.m. Monday, July 1 @ 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 9 @ 4:30 p.m. Ages: Adults and teens 14 years and up. Registration is required and limited. Adventure awaits at a seaside amusement park. Use evidence and clues to solve the case in this immersive murder mystery game. Watercolor Cookie Decorating Date: Thursday, July 18 Time: 4:00 p.m. Ages: Adults and teens 16 years and up. Registration is required by July 12. Try out a new watercolor cookie decorating technique with SweetieBug Confections to create delicious globe cookies. The Book Was Better Club Day: First Thursday of every other month Dates: May 2 & July 11 (due to holiday) Time: 3:30 p.m. Ages: 13 - 18 years Registration is required. Is it true that the book is always better? Read cool books and compare them to their movie or show adaptations! Call or check website for book selection, copies of books and movies will be available at the library. Cook Book Club: Dishin' It Up Day: Third Thursday of every other month Dates: June 20 at 1:00 p.m. @ Library August 15 at 3:30 p.m. @ Church Ages: 12 years and up (adults welcome) Registration is required. Join us every other month to cook and eat something delicious. Meets at the Library in June at 1:00 p.m. In August, meet at the Kinsman Methodist Church at 3:30 p.m. Animanga Club Day: Last Thursday of every month Dates: May 30, June 27, July 25 & August 29 Time: 4:30 p.m. Ages: 12 - 18 years Registration is required. Celebrate all things Japanese! Come discuss manga, watch anime, draw, learn about the culture, language, and more! Beginner Crochet Date: Wednesday, August 14 Time: 3:00 p.m. Ages: Adults and teens 12 years and up. Registration is required by August 9. Our friends from Lacers of the Lake will help us learn how to crochet! All experience levels are welcome. All tools and materials will be provided, or feel free to bring own yarn and size J crochet hook. VR Vacations Dates: June 10, 12, 17, 21, 26 Time: Drop in from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. (15 to 30 min. per session) Ages: 12 years and up Take a virtual vacation to a destination of your choice using a Virtual Reality headset. Drop in experiences will be for 1 to 2 patrons at a time. This activity will take place in the Teen Area of the Library. Tech Help Appointments Day: Monday - Friday Time: During Library Hours Ages: All ages Need assistance with your smartphone, tablet, or laptop? Don't worry, we've got you covered! Drop in throughout the week or call to schedule an hour appointment with our Technology Educator, Danielle. For more info call (330) 876-2461. SUMMER CONCERTS Bring your lawn chair and enjoy free live music in the Reading Garden. TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS TEEN PROGRAMS ADULT PROGRAMS MANLIBRARY.ORG/EVENTS OR CALL 330-876-2461. Kinsman Historical Collection Open House Date: Thursday, May 16 Time: 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. Ages: All Ages View our digitized collection on CatalogIt and help us identify some unknown photos. ADVENTURE BEGINS AT YOUR LIBRARY
The Book Was Better Club Day: First Thursday of every other month Dates: May 2 & July 11 (due to holiday) Time: 3:30 p.m. Place: Library Activity Room Ages: 13 - 18 years Is it true that the book is always better? Read cool books and compare them to their movie or show adaptations! Call or check website for book selection. Pre-Lunch Bunch Day: Tuesdays Dates: May 7, June 11, July 16 & August 6 Time: 11:00 a.m. Place: Kinsman Senior Center Be well read and well fed! Come discuss the latest book selection and then enjoy lunch available by donation through Country Neighbor. To stay for lunch, please call the Kinsman Senior Center, 330-876-0330 by the Monday prior to the meeting. Nuts for Non-Fiction Book Club Day: Last Wednesday of every other month Dates: May 29 & July 31 Time: 3:30 p.m. Place: Bronzwood Golf Club If you love non-fiction, this is the book club for you! Book titles are selected at the meetings, so please call the Library or check our website for selected titles. This club is recommended for adults & teens ages 16 years and up. Not Your Mother's Book Group Day: Second Thursday of every other month Dates: June 13 & August 8 Time: 6:00 p.m. Place: Library Activity Room This group is for those who read on the spicy side of the romance genre. Copies of the book will be available to checkout from the Library prior to the meeting. Recommended for ages 18 years and up. CONTACT US 6420 Church Street Kinsman, OH 44428 www.kinsmanlibrary.org (330) 876-2461 Departmental Directory: Director: Ext. 2753 Circulation Desk: Ext. 2751 Reference Desk: Ext.2752 Children's Room: Ext. 2756 Media Desk: Ext. 2755 Tech Educator: Ext.2751 BOOK CLUBS: FIND THESE DATABASES AND MORE AT WWW.KINSMANLIBRARY.ORG/DATABASES Mango Languages is an interactive languagelearning platform, offering more than 70 different languages and 18 different ESL courses. Sign up for Mango with your library card today! LIBRARY HOURS MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. TUESDAY & THURSDAY 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. SATURDAY 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. SUNDAY: CLOSED HOLIDAY CLOSINGS Memorial Day Monday, May 27, 2024 Juneteenth Wednesday, June 19 2024 Independence Day Thursday, July 4, 2024 Regularly Scheduled CultureGrams lets you view country reports that go beyond mere facts and figures to deliver a one-of-a-kind perspective on daily life and culture, including the background, customs, and lifestyles of the world's people.
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