Events

Kids, teens and adults of all skill levels, play and practice chess! Players new to chess should attend the Beginner Lessons. Each session will include a video lesson for beginners and a separate video lesson with more advanced chess…

Share a short story, essay, poem, song or any other original creative work. Perform in a safe, supportive environment or come to listen and support your community. 

Hosted by Mateo Acuña, the City of Auburn Poet Laureate.

Snacks…

Tiny yetis have made their way to historic downtown Kent, and we need your help to track them down. Pick up a passport at the Kent Library, or print one at home, then search for the hidden yetis in our branch. Have your passport…

Bring up to two articles of clothing that need to be repaired with the Refugee Artisan Initiative. Watch and learn as an experienced artisan mends your clothing, from buttons to holes to hemming, as part of a project that reduces waste…

Hopelink's Community Transportation Navigator will share information about the region's transportation option and affordable ways to get around. Learn about trip planning and reduced fare programs in South King County.

FREE Orca…

Learn the basics of soldering for your electronics projects! The program will begin with a demonstration of soldering wires and components. You will then have a chance to try out soldering some simple electrical connections. 

Ages 13…

Join a cozy afternoon of knitting, crocheting and more! Limited supplies are available to get started on a new project, however bringing your own work in progress or project is recommended. 

Registration not required.

Reasonable…

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…

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…

Join a hands-on workshop with artist Amy Handy of Robot Mom Creations. Learn how to work with UV resin while creating your own unique pieces of jewelry. Choose from a variety of pigments, glitters and inclusions to create your own…

Have you always wanted to learn how to draw anime figures? In this introductory class, you will be guided through the basics of anime drawing starting with portrait and facial expressions, moving to full figure and finishing with…

Discover an old technique of laying folded strips of paper in a pattern that resembles the iris of a camera. Create your own ornament, a card or a gift decoration. All supplies provided.

Ages 9 and older, ages 13 and younger with…

Browse a selection of gently used books and media for all ages. Proceeds support library programs and events for the community.

Relax, recharge and learn about the resources and services available to you. Enjoy light refreshments and snacks.

Community Connections is hosted and sponsored by Agape Love, a local Renton organization.

Registration not…

Tiny yetis have made their way to historic downtown Kent, and we need your help to track them down. Pick up a passport at the Kent Library, or print one at home, then search for the hidden yetis in our branch. Have your passport…

Learn how to build crochet projects in three dimensions. Work along with an instructor to create an amigurumi penguin. All supplies provided and all experience levels welcome.

Please register. Walk-ins welcome if space and materials…

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…

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…

Volunteers help students practice reading out loud. Two students are paired by reading level with each volunteer. Book selection focuses on readers in grades K-8 and English language learners in grades K-12.

Reading Buddies share online…

Teen volunteers lead casual activities online to help students practice English conversation. 

Grades K-5 and 6-12.

Registration not required. Drop in during open hours.

Mondays: DoodleThursdays: Comics Arts

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