Hallo-weee! Story Time & Costume Parade

Wear your costumes to a short Story Time. Enjoy preschool-friendly rhymes, songs and books featuring traditional Halloween characters. Stay for a costume parade and trick-or-treating in the library afterwards. All ages welcome with adult. Registration not required. ......More

Wear your costumes to a short Story Time. Enjoy preschool-friendly rhymes, songs and books featuring traditional Halloween characters. Stay for a costume parade and trick-or-treating in the library afterwards. All ages welcome with adult. Registration not required. Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email [email protected] at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

Name + Gender Marker Change Legal Clinic

Join Gender Justice League on Saturday, November 1st from (1:30PM - 4:30PM) at the Kent Library in Kent, WA for their fourth legal clinic of the year! Learn how to amend your legal name + gender marker on identifying documents Get support from legal reps and ......More

Join Gender Justice League on Saturday, November 1st from (1:30PM - 4:30PM) at the Kent Library in Kent, WA for their fourth legal clinic of the year! Learn how to amend your legal name + gender marker on identifying documents Get support from legal reps and volunteers in navigating the above processes Be among community during these difficult times Registration/appointment is required so that we can be sure to have enough volunteers available to support your specific needs! Volunteers with backgrounds as lawyers, paralegals, case workers, and/or social workers who are familiar with updating identity documents will be on site to help with questions or offer support. We will also have notaries on-site if you need anything notarized. Masks encouraged. For questions, contact [email protected]

Let's Get Crafty: Fiber Arts Meetup

Bring your projects and craft with us.  All fiber arts are welcome: including knitting, sewing, mending, embroidery, weaving, spinning, felting or crocheting! No matter your skill level or area of interest, there is a place for you.  Limited supplies for exploration......More

Bring your projects and craft with us.  All fiber arts are welcome: including knitting, sewing, mending, embroidery, weaving, spinning, felting or crocheting! No matter your skill level or area of interest, there is a place for you.  Limited supplies for exploration are available.  Tea and hot beverages provided.  For tweens, teens and adults.  Registration not required. Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email [email protected] at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

وقت القصة للأطفال باللغة العربية / Arabic Story Time

وقت القصة للأطفال باللغة العربية ندعوكم للانضمام إلينا في وقت ممتع ومفيد! هذا النشاط متاح لجميع الأعمار، بشرط أن يرافق الأطفال شخص بالغ. استمتعوا معنا بسماع قصص ممتعة، وأغانٍ جميلة، وحركات مرحة، وأناشيد ممتعة باللغة العربية تساعد أطفالكم على تنمية مهاراتهم في الق......More

وقت القصة للأطفال باللغة العربية ندعوكم للانضمام إلينا في وقت ممتع ومفيد! هذا النشاط متاح لجميع الأعمار، بشرط أن يرافق الأطفال شخص بالغ. استمتعوا معنا بسماع قصص ممتعة، وأغانٍ جميلة، وحركات مرحة، وأناشيد ممتعة باللغة العربية تساعد أطفالكم على تنمية مهاراتهم في القراءة المبكرة. بعد انتهاء القصة، يمكنكم البقاء للعب والتسلية والتعرف على أصدقاء جدد! المكان: مكتبة كينت الزمان: كل يوم أحد من الساعة 4 إلى 5 مساءً التواريخ: يناير: 5، 12، 19، 26 فبراير: 2، 9 أبريل: 20، 27 مايو: 4، 11، 18، 25 أكتوبر: 5، 12، 19، 26 نوفمبر: 2، 9 Enjoy stories, music, movement and rhymes in Arabic. Help support your child's early literacy skills. Afterward,  play, have fun and make new friends! All ages welcome with adult. Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email [email protected] at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care Tabling

Speak with a Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care representative. Check out their table for information about the numerous programs and services Valley Cities offers locally.  Valley Cities will be at Kent Library Monthly on 2nd Mondays from 3-4pm, except November 11.......More

Speak with a Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care representative. Check out their table for information about the numerous programs and services Valley Cities offers locally.  Valley Cities will be at Kent Library Monthly on 2nd Mondays from 3-4pm, except November 11. Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email [email protected] at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

Tutors at the Kent Library (Study Zone)

Volunteer tutors provide homework help for grades K-12. They can also give language support for homework or translation in many languages. Students may drop in any time during Tutor hours. Look for volunteers wearing the Tutor t-shirt. Tutor Subjects Available: Su......More

Volunteer tutors provide homework help for grades K-12. They can also give language support for homework or translation in many languages. Students may drop in any time during Tutor hours. Look for volunteers wearing the Tutor t-shirt. Tutor Subjects Available: Subject and language availability may vary based on volunteer attendance. Unexpected absences or schedule changes can occur. All subjects are available for grades K-5 on each shift. Advanced Subjects for Grades 6-12 and Languages Available: Tuesdays, 5-7pm: General Science, Social Studies/History, English/Writing, Study Skills. Math levels K-5th grade and Algebra, geometry, trigonometry, precalculus No languages are currently available on this shift. Study Zone Study Zone programs provide volunteer-led academic support for grades K-12. Programs include Tutors, Math Club, Reading Buddies and Kids & Teens Talk Time. Available online and in libraries. Online Study Zone programs are supervised by library staff. Visit Study Zone for the Terms of Use Agreement and steps KCLS is taking to maintain a safe and positive online space. Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email [email protected] at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

Dog Man Party – Power Up with Reading!

Celebrate Children’s Book Week with Dog Man & Friends!  Join the fun with games, activities, and a chance to win a free Dav Pilkey book! Ages 6 and up. Please Register. 

مركز الترحيب / The Welcoming Center

Are you an immigrant, refugee or new to the community? A friendly Welcoming Ambassador can connect you to information and resources. This is a drop-in service. Visit the Welcoming Ambassador at the library during this time to get help. To request help online, visit ......More

Are you an immigrant, refugee or new to the community? A friendly Welcoming Ambassador can connect you to information and resources. This is a drop-in service. Visit the Welcoming Ambassador at the library during this time to get help. To request help online, visit kcls.org/ask-an-ambassador. Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email: [email protected] at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

Citizenship Test Preparation Class

Enhance your knowledge of the N400 Application for Naturalization form.  Practice for the reading and writing test and answer the U.S. History and Civics questions with an International Rescue Committee (IRC) Civics Specialist. Each class is 105 minutes long and is o......More

Enhance your knowledge of the N400 Application for Naturalization form.  Practice for the reading and writing test and answer the U.S. History and Civics questions with an International Rescue Committee (IRC) Civics Specialist. Each class is 105 minutes long and is operated on a ten-week quarter system. It is held online on Mondays and in-person on Tuesdays. Assistance with access to online class is available You must be a Legal Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) and have lived in the United States more than four years. To register, contact Alysan Croydon, [email protected] or 512-609-0413 Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email [email protected] at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

Small Business Help Desk

Get information and resources to support your small business.  A specialist can help you: Create a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number Get a business license Do business online Answer tax questions And more. In partnership with Indian American Community Serv......More

Get information and resources to support your small business.  A specialist can help you: Create a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number Get a business license Do business online Answer tax questions And more. In partnership with Indian American Community Services (IACS). Registration not required. Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email [email protected] at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

AweSUMM Math Space

Come for math puzzles, games and other hands-on activities with Seattle Universal Math Museum and MathHappens! There are manipulatives appropriate for small children, and fun activities for elementary school ages. Drop by for as little or as much time as you want! All......More

Come for math puzzles, games and other hands-on activities with Seattle Universal Math Museum and MathHappens! There are manipulatives appropriate for small children, and fun activities for elementary school ages. Drop by for as little or as much time as you want! All ages welcome, ages 8 and younger with adult. Registration not required. Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email [email protected] at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

مرکز استقبال / The Welcoming Center

Are you an immigrant, refugee or new to the community?  A friendly Welcoming Ambassador can connect you to information and resources. This is a drop-in service. Visit the Welcoming Ambassador at the library during this time to get help. To request help online, visit ......More

Are you an immigrant, refugee or new to the community?  A friendly Welcoming Ambassador can connect you to information and resources. This is a drop-in service. Visit the Welcoming Ambassador at the library during this time to get help. To request help online, visit kcls.org/ask-an-ambassador. Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email: [email protected] at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

中文家庭故事会 / Mandarin Family Story & Play Time

Enjoy stories, music, movement and rhymes in Mandarin which will develop your child’s early literacy skills. Traditional Chinese欣賞中文故事並一起律動：唱歌、跳舞、玩遊戲。培養兒童早期讀寫能力。無需註冊。 Simplified Chinese欣赏中文故事并一起律动：唱歌、跳舞、玩游戏。培养儿童早期讀寫能力。无需注册。 Registration not required. Reasonable acc......More

Enjoy stories, music, movement and rhymes in Mandarin which will develop your child’s early literacy skills. Traditional Chinese欣賞中文故事並一起律動：唱歌、跳舞、玩遊戲。培養兒童早期讀寫能力。無需註冊。 Simplified Chinese欣赏中文故事并一起律动：唱歌、跳舞、玩游戏。培养儿童早期讀寫能力。无需注册。 Registration not required. Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email [email protected] at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

Infant & Young Toddler Story Time

Share nursery rhymes, songs and stories with your baby or young toddler. Connect and have fun with other families. Stay for a short play and social time afterwards. For Newborns through 36 months of age with adult caregiver. No Story Times September 19, 26, October 3......More

Share nursery rhymes, songs and stories with your baby or young toddler. Connect and have fun with other families. Stay for a short play and social time afterwards. For Newborns through 36 months of age with adult caregiver. No Story Times September 19, 26, October 3, and November 28, 2025. No regular story time October 31 for Hallo-weee! program. Sponsored by the Friends of the Kent Libraries. Registration not required. Space is limited. Check the online calendar for special events at the Kent Library: kcls.org/events. Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email [email protected] at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events. Image: Mother Spending Time With Toddler Child licensed from Prostock-studio

Family & Preschool Story Time

Enjoy stories, music, movement and rhymes. Help develop your child’s early literacy skills and prepare them for school. A brief play time or activity follows. No Story Times September 19, 26, October 3, and November 28, 2025. No regular story time October 31 for Hal......More

Enjoy stories, music, movement and rhymes. Help develop your child’s early literacy skills and prepare them for school. A brief play time or activity follows. No Story Times September 19, 26, October 3, and November 28, 2025. No regular story time October 31 for Hallo-weee! program. Sponsored by the Friends of the Kent Libraries. Ages 3 and older with adult, siblings welcome. Registration not required. Space is limited. . Check the online calendar for special events at the Kent Library, kcls.org.events. Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email [email protected] at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

Kent Friends Book Sale

Find great deals on gently books for adults, youth and children during our 1-day fall sale. We will also have DVDs, CDs, and puzzles. Proceeds help support library programs in two Kent libraries. Proceeds support library programs and events for the community. Reaso......More

Find great deals on gently books for adults, youth and children during our 1-day fall sale. We will also have DVDs, CDs, and puzzles. Proceeds help support library programs in two Kent libraries. Proceeds support library programs and events for the community. Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email [email protected] at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

وقت القصة للأطفال باللغة العربية / Arabic Story Time

وقت القصة للأطفال باللغة العربية ندعوكم للانضمام إلينا في وقت ممتع ومفيد! هذا النشاط متاح لجميع الأعمار، بشرط أن يرافق الأطفال شخص بالغ. استمتعوا معنا بسماع قصص ممتعة، وأغانٍ جميلة، وحركات مرحة، وأناشيد ممتعة باللغة العربية تساعد أطفالكم على تنمية مهاراتهم في الق......More

وقت القصة للأطفال باللغة العربية ندعوكم للانضمام إلينا في وقت ممتع ومفيد! هذا النشاط متاح لجميع الأعمار، بشرط أن يرافق الأطفال شخص بالغ. استمتعوا معنا بسماع قصص ممتعة، وأغانٍ جميلة، وحركات مرحة، وأناشيد ممتعة باللغة العربية تساعد أطفالكم على تنمية مهاراتهم في القراءة المبكرة. بعد انتهاء القصة، يمكنكم البقاء للعب والتسلية والتعرف على أصدقاء جدد! المكان: مكتبة كينت الزمان: كل يوم أحد من الساعة 4 إلى 5 مساءً التواريخ: يناير: 5، 12، 19، 26 فبراير: 2، 9 أبريل: 20، 27 مايو: 4، 11، 18، 25 أكتوبر: 5، 12، 19، 26 نوفمبر: 2، 9 Enjoy stories, music, movement and rhymes in Arabic. Help support your child's early literacy skills. Afterward,  play, have fun and make new friends! All ages welcome with adult. Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email [email protected] at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.