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From story times to workshops, book clubs to maker nights — there's always something happening at Kennett Library.

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258 events at Kennett Library

Apr
7
Tuesday

Track & Build Hot Wheels - Start Your Engines! Morning Sessions

LiteracySchool Age

Come build and race using our Hot Wheels tracks and cars during our Start Your Engines! Morning Sessions , 10 am in the Children's Area. Please note: Children under eleven must be under the direct sup...

10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Area
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Apr
7
Tuesday

Rewind & Digitize: VHS Conversion Station

MakerspaceAdultsRegister

Got old home movies gathering dust? Bring your cherished VHS and VHS-C tapes to life again with our Rewind & Digitize resource at the Kennett Library AV Studio. Starting in July, patrons can reserve a...

1:00pm - 4:00pm
AV Room - Video Workstation
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Apr
7
Tuesday

Open Hours in the Children's Makerspace

EnvironmentalSchool Age

Our Makerspace team is pleased to offer Open Hours in the Children's Makerspace. Each week, the Children's Makerspace will host a different theme for children and their grown-ups to explore. Activitie...

2:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Makerspace
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Apr
7
Tuesday

Empowering Youth: Understanding UNICEF's Global Efforts - Education

Civic & SocialSchool AgeRegister

The UNICEF Pillars After-School Series is a four-week, youth-led educational program designed to empower young people to understand global challenges and become active advocates in their communities. ...

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Oak Classroom (2nd Floor)
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Apr
7
Tuesday

Magic the Gathering

LiteracySchool Age

We're digitally hosting weekly community MTG events. We meet on Tuesdays at 6 pm. Email Dan for an invite to Discord: dpennacchia@kennettlibrary.org This program supports Basic Literacy as defined by ...

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online
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Apr
7
Tuesday

NAMI Family Support Group

HealthAdults

NAMI Family Support Group, offered by NAMI Affiliates in communities across the country, is a no-cost, confidential and safe group of families helping other families who live with mental health challe...

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Multipurpose Room - Spruce Room
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Apr
7
Tuesday

Night Makers: Intro to the Embroidery Machine

Arts & CultureAdultsRegister

Come learn how to use our automated embroidery machine. We will review procedures for using the machine, preparing your project, and best practices for material handling. We will also discuss resource...

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Makerspace
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Apr
8
Wednesday

Knit Knook Drop-In

Arts & CultureAdults

Come hang out with Knitters! We meet on Wednesday mornings at 9:30 a.m. While you're here, be sure to check out our extensive collection of all things crafty-- starting at call number 746! This progra...

9:30am - 11:30am
Chestnut Classroom (1st Floor)
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Apr
8
Wednesday

Preschool Craft Time

Arts & CulturePreschoolRegister

Join Mr. John in the Children's Makerspace for a half hour of fun crafts! All supplies will be provided. This program supports Basic Literacy as defined by the PA Forward Star Program . This program s...

10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Makerspace
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Apr
8
Wednesday

YoQi with Jan

HealthAdultsRegister

Join Jan Michener, Executive Director of Arts Holding Hands and Hearts (AHHAH) for a blending of Yoga and QiGong. YoQi With Jan is a FREE Movement, Breath, and Awareness class that integrates elements...

10:00am - 11:00am
Oak Classroom (2nd Floor)
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Apr
8
Wednesday

Silent Book Group at Kennett Library

Arts & CultureAdultsRegister

Join us for a quiet, cozy hour of reading in the Bayard Taylor Room. Silent Book Club is exactly what it sounds like: readers gathering together to read—silently—side by side. How it works There are n...

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bayard Taylor Reading Room
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Apr
8
Wednesday

Drop-in Technology Support at the Library

TechnologyAdults

Need help with your phone, tablet, laptop, or apps? Join us for Tech Help, a weekly drop-in session where library staff provide one-on-one support for everyday technology questions. We can help with: ...

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Programs for Everyone

Children

Story times, crafts, STEM activities

Teens

Gaming, clubs, volunteer hours

Adults

Book clubs, workshops, lectures

Makerspace

3D printing, crafts, technology

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