Kent Library

04/16/2026

Intro to Tai Chi
Saturday, April 18, 12:00PM – 1:00PM

Come learn about the fundamental tai chi principles and basic tai chi movements.

All experience levels welcome. This workshop will involve active participation so please wear loose, comfortable clothing.

Presented by integrative health coach Hansie Wong, MD.

Registration not required.

Come learn about the fundamental tai chi principles and basic tai chi movements. Practicing tai chi regularly can improve balance and coordination, increase energy and stamina, reduce stress, and calm the mind. All experience levels welcome. This workshop will involve active participation so please....

04/15/2026

中文家庭故事会 / Mandarin Family Story Time
Thursday, April 16, 11:00AM – 11:30AM

Enjoy stories, music, movement and rhymes in Mandarin which will develop your child’s early literacy skills.

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。

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.

https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/69431e1ecaa2e62f0020bd91

04/15/2026

Pajama Story Time is tomorrow, April 15, at 7pm! Join us for cozy stories and songs to get the sillies out before bedtime!

Join Librarian Alex for bedtime stories and songs. Wear your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffie! Get snuggly as we make bedtime more fun at the library! All ages welcome with adult. Registration not required. Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Emailac...

04/14/2026

sábado 25 de abril, de 11:30 am a 2:30 pm
¡Celebra El Día de los Niños y El Día de los Libros!

11:30am-12pm: Bienvenida de la directora ejecutiva Heidi Daniel; directora de equidad e impacto social Dominica Myers y alcalde de la ciudad de Kent, Dana Ralph

12-12:30pm: Hora de Cuentos con el presentador de Se Habla Media Jaime Méndez. Español/inglés.
12:30-1:00pm: Hora de Cuentos en español con Nora Giron
12:30-2:00pm: Hora de manualidades con Amaranta Sandys
1:00- 1:30pm: Hora de Cuentos en español con Xiomara Melgar

1:30-2:00pm: Espectáculo
2:00-2:30pm: Conchitas and paletas.

Las Horas de Cuentos también estarán disponible en línea. ¿Participas en las horas de cuentos virtuales? Recoge un libro multilingüe GRATIS el viernes 24 de abril en la biblioteca de Kent.

En colaboración con: City of Kent, Mexican Consulate in Seattle, Centro Rendu - St.Vincent De Paul, Kent Youth and Family Services, KCLS Welcoming Center and the KCLS Foundation.

Día es conocido como El Día del Niño y El Día del Libro, es una celebración que promueve libros, idiomas mundiales y el conocimiento cultural.

¡Acompáñanos en la Biblioteca de Kent el sábado 25 de abril, de 11:30 am a 2:30 pm, para una celebración especial del Día del Niño/Día del Libro!

https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/69cdcd9cdcd22510c03b3ec3

04/14/2026

Saturday, April 25, 11:30AM – 2:30PM
Celebrate Día: Multicultural Literacy for Children!

Join the library for a special Día celebration!

Día is known as Children’s Day or Book Day (El Día de los Niños y El Día de los Libros). Día promotes books, world languages, and cultural awareness for families.

Celebrate with us at these events:

11:30am-12pm: Welcome from Executive Director Heidi Daniel, Director of Equity and Social Impact Department Dominica Myers, Mayor of Kent Dana Ralph and Kent Police Chief Rafael.

12-12:30pm: Spanish/English Story Time with Se Habla Anchor Jaime Méndez.

12:30-1:30pm: Spanish Story Times

12:30-2:00pm: Arts and Crafts

1:30-2:00pm: Performance.

2:00-2:30pm: Conchitas and paletas.

Story Times will also be available online. Attending virtual Story Times? Pick up a free multilingual book on Friday, April 24 at the Kent Library

In partnership with City of Kent, KCLS Welcoming Center, and the KCLS Foundation.

Celebrate Día, Children's Day/Book Day! Visit www.kcls.org/dia for more Día events during the month of April.

Registration not required.

https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/69d42e01b6c4ac1fedca9942

04/13/2026

Pajama Story Time
Wednesday, April 15, 7:00PM – 7:30PM
Kent Library

Join Librarian Alex for bedtime stories and songs.

Wear your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffie! Get snuggly as we make bedtime more fun at the library!

All ages welcome with adult.

Registration not required.

Join Librarian Alex for bedtime stories and songs. Wear your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffie! Get snuggly as we make bedtime more fun at the library! All ages welcome with adult. Registration not required. Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Emailac...

04/11/2026

KidsQuest - Early Engineers: Simple Machines
Tuesdays, April 14, April 21, April 28
1:30PM – 2:30PM
Kent Library

Join KidsQuest Museum and learn about simple machines using Rigamajig pieces. Come and practice building, designing, and testing different materials.

This is a drop-in program for families, with children under the age of 5.

Join KidsQuest Museum and learn about simple machines using Rigamajig pieces. Attach pieces using nuts and bolts, explore how to make wheels move using axels, and put all the pieces together to create a pulley. The Early Engineers program is designed to be a drop-in program for families, with childr...

03/28/2026

Join us at the Kent Panther Lake Library on Friday, April 3 at 10:30am for Vietnamese Story Time. Build your child's early literacy skills with this bilingual English/Vietnamese story time with our lovely presenter, Vienthi. All ages welcome with adult.

03/25/2026

English Language Learners (ELL) Class
Saturday, March 28, 4:00PM – 5:00PM

Learn English reading, writing, grammar and conversation skills with an experienced teacher.

Most suitable for beginner-level learners.

Registration not required. Walk-ins welcome. Space is limited.

Sponsored by the King County Library Foundation.

Learn English reading, writing, grammar and conversation skills with an experienced teacher.Taught by Reza Muhammad Behzad. Most suitable for beginner-level learners.Registration not required. Walk-ins welcome. Space is limited.Sponsored by the King County Library Foundation.Reasonable accommodation...

03/21/2026

وقت القصص العربية لعيد الفطر Eid al-Fitr Arabic Story Time
Saturday, March 28, 1:30PM – 2:30PM

احتفلوا معنا بعيد الفطر! شاركونا بالاستماع إلى قصص ممتعة وأنشطة ثقافية هادفة لجميع الأعمار. استمتعوا بالقصص

والموسيقى والحركة والأناشيد باللغة العربية لدعم مهارات أطفالكم المبكرة في القراءة والكتابة.

Celebrate Eid Al-Fitr with heartwarming stories and cultural fun for all ages!

Enjoy stories, music, movement, and rhymes in Arabic while supporting your child’s early literacy skills.

احتفلوا معنا بعيد الفطر! شاركونا بالاستماع إلى قصص ممتعة وأنشطة ثقافية هادفة لجميع الأعمار. استمتعوا بالقصص والموسيقى والحركة والأناشيد باللغة العربية لدعم مهارات...

03/19/2026

Tween & Teen Creative Club!
Sunday, March 22, 2:00PM – 3:00PM

Join us each month for a new craft project! Come hang out and make something awesome!

March 22: Junk Journaling

April 19: Bead Buddies

May 31: Shrinky D***s

Ages 10 to 17 only. Age limit enforced.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Kent Library.

Registration not required. Supplies limited.

Join us each month for a new craft project! Come hang out and make something awesome! January 25: Pom Pom - Beaded Key Chains February 22: Paper Squishes March 22: Junk JournalingApril 19: Bead BuddiesMay 31: Shrinky D***s Ages 10 to 17 only. Age limit enforced. Sponsored by the Friends of the Kent....

03/18/2026

Reading with Rover
Saturday, March 21, 2:00PM – 3:00PM

Build reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog. Reading with Rover is a community-based literacy program working with schools and libraries throughout the greater Seattle area.

School ages with adult.

Registration not required. Space is limited. Sign-in sheet at the door. Each participant will have approximately 15 minutes to read with a Reading with Rover team.

Build reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog. Reading with Rover is a community-based literacy program working with schools and libraries throughout the greater Seattle area. School ages with adult. Registration not required. Space is limited. Sign-in sheet at the....