Sun., Dec. 10 at 2 pm: Concert Series: Mike Lenz

Enjoy a free all ages concert on the 2nd floor balcony!

Akron-based Mike Lenz has been playing and teaching music professionally for over 30 years. He specializes in acoustic and electric blues and roots music, but plays many styles. Mike has been influenced by everything from Delta and Piedmont blues artists, classic electric Chicago blues, North Mississippi and Memphis blues, jug band stomps and rags of the 1920s and 30s, and a bit of raw rock. No registration required.

The Concert Series is generously supported by the Friends of Kent Free library.

Fri., Dec. 8 at 4 pm: Translation Station: Celebrate Translation and Children’s Literature

Translation Station is organized by Kent State’s Spanish undergraduate translation students in association with the Kent Free Library. 

Families with children between the ages of 5 and 10 years old are invited to join Kent State University’s Spanish undergraduate translation students at KFL to experience Translation Station. During this program, families will learn how translators and translated literature expands a child’s worldview and how they develop empathy for other cultures. The program will include interactive activities, a reading of a new tale translated by KSU students and a showcase of translated children’s books.

Wed., Nov. 29 at 6 pm: Ready, Set, ART!

Are you a serious artist? Maybe you have never picked up a drawing pencil. Either way, come explore and develop your artistic talents at the library. Each one-hour session will begin with a prompt and end with a masterpiece. All art materials provided by the library. For kids in grades 1 – 6. Registration is required and begins one week in advance of the program.

December Teen Book Boxes: Winter Vibes

A box of bookish surprises for teens enrolled in grades 9-12! Each month will feature a different theme and contain books and treats for you to enjoy. Register online to receive a Teen Book Box, and pick it up from the Children’s Room starting on the 1st of each month. December’s theme is Winter Vibes!

Nov. 24 – Dec. 1: Oh Christmas Tree: A Community Painting Project

Between November 24 through December 1, come to the Children’s Department to be part of a giant, community Christmas tree painting project! Any person, no matter their age, can complete a small portion of a Christmas tree mural. No painting experience required. Participants will use washable watercolors and their fingers to paint. No registration required.