Kensington Public Library
February Board of Trustees Meeting
The next meeting of the Library Board of Trustees will take place on Mon., Feb. 20th, at 9 am. The agenda will include a discussion of the town energy audit findings and recommendations that pertain to the Library. The public is welcome at this meeting.
New Library Hours Begin Feb. 1st
Posted by admin in Library Services on January 4, 2012
Starting February 1st, 2012, the Library will be reducing hours on Thursdays and Fridays. These changes will allow us to make sure that there is adequate staffing during all the hours we are open as well as help us reduce our energy costs. The new hours will be:
Tuesday, 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Wednesday, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Thursday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Saturday, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Meet Jasmine!
Posted by admin in Books and reading, Programs for children on December 29, 2011
Jasmine, a certified therapy dog, and her human partner, Nancy, will visit our Preschool Story Time on Wed., Jan. 11th at 10:30 am. Jasmine is bringing along one of her favorite books to share. Register now for the winter session of Story Time to meet Jasmine and learn about reading assistance dogs.
Let’s Get Movin’!
Posted by admin in Events, Programs for children on December 16, 2011
The Library will offer a free “Let’s Get Movin’! Yoga for Kids class with Childlight Yoga certified instructor Alicia Rossman on Friday, Jan. 13th from 3:15 to 4:00 pm. Registration is required. Call or email the Library to register your child. Children should wear comfy clothing and bring a beach towel or yoga mat. Your kids will love how yoga makes them feel!
If you need your child to be picked up at Kensington Elementary School and escorted to the Library by a Library staff member for this program, you must come in to the Library and sign a permission form by Friday, Jan. 6th.
NH Downloadable Books Are Now Kindle Compatible!
Posted by admin in Books and reading, Library Services on September 22, 2011
Watch this video to learn more
2012 Flume NH Teen Reader’s Choice Award Nominees
Posted by admin in Books and reading, Books for Teens on May 24, 2011
The nominees for the 2012 Flume Award have been announced and we have many here at KPL. The Flume: NH Teen Reader’s Choice Award was created in 2005 in response to a New Hampshire teens’ request to have a book award geared towards high school students. This award is a state-wide venture led by a collaborative effort from school and public librarians. Each year teens nominate titles, published within the last two years, they think deserve to be recognized. Librarians then narrow the group of titles to a list of 13. Teens then vote for the winning title from the list of 13. Go to the Teens’ Space page to see the complete list.
Friend the Library!
No, not on Facebook. Friend the Library by becoming a member of our Friends Group, The Friends of the Kensington Public Library. The Friends of the Library is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to supporting one of Kensington’s greatest assets: its library. KPL uses the money generated by the Friends’ activities to pay for needed items and programs not covered by our operating budget. Recently, for example, the Friends have purchased furniture and equipment, summer reading program prizes, our sidewalk sign, and more. If you value libraries and want to help enrich the Kensington community, then “Friend” us. Annual membership in the Friends is only $5.00 per family! For more information, read the Friends Brochure, fill out the contact information, and return it to the Library with your $5.00 payment. The next meeting of the Friends will take place here at the library on Tuesday, March 22nd, at 9:30 am. Please join us! You could be the best friend we ever had!
SEE Science Center Passes
Posted by admin in Library Services on January 26, 2011
Visit the SEE Science Center in Manchester for free with a Kensington Public Library pass. The SEE Science Center is the home of the LEGO® Millyard Project, a permanent exhibition built with 3 million LEGO® bricks. For more information about this museum and the other museums for which passes available, call the Library or click the ” Museum Passes” tab at the top of this page.
Weather Related Closings
Posted by admin in Uncategorized on January 11, 2011
The Library follows SAU 16 in deciding when to close due to bad weather. If the schools are closed, the Library will also be closed. For a list of school closings visit www. WMUR.com.
Visit the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston!
Posted by admin in Library Services on December 14, 2010
The Library has just added the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston to our collection of free and discounted museum passes. This new pass entitles two people to $7 MFA general admission. It does not include discounts on parking, shopping, dining, films, concerts, lectures, or other courses. The Museum is closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Call the library to reserve the MFA pass and visit the Museum, including the new Art of the America’s Wing, for less than half price!
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