Caregiver groups provide a safe, confidential place to share the trials and joys a Caregiver experiences. The group has a well-trained facilitator who, with other group members, provides support and empathy.
How have the demographics in Kent changed over the last few decades? What can these changes say about what Kent will look like in years to come? How can this knowledge help organizations and small businesses plan for the future? Tim Sarko, Data Dissemination Specialist with the US Census Bureau guides us through the resources available for free on the census website and talks about the trends he sees. Learn how to find and interpret the data to get a […]
Mardi Gras season is upon us and the Zydeco Kings Duo will celebrate the music of New Orleans and Louisiana on the Library's second floor balcony. Enjoy hearing Bob Corlett and Mike McClosky perform a spicy mixture of old school rhythm and blues infused with the spirit of New Orleans. No registration is required. All ages are welcome. The Concert Series is generously supported by the Friends of Kent Free Library.
Kent Free Library Wednesday, Nov. 8, 3:00 pm Native Ohioan and author Kathy Schulz will discuss her book The Underground Railroad in Ohio. The Buckeye State hosted about half of all fugitive slave traffic of the antebellum era. Unfortunately, this epic past has been obscured by silence and secrecy and distorted with misinformation and folklore. Schulz accurately details the development and workings of Ohio’s Underground Railroad with true stories of Addison White, John Parker and others. Copies of the book […]
The Alzheimer's Caregiver Group will meet 6:30 p.m. Sept. 5 at the Kent Free Library.
Richard “Poppo” Weiner and Doug Bender are a guitar and bass combo who formed the R&D Duo in 2017. They have played at a variety of venues in Northeast Ohio, including the Kent Blues Fest. Enjoy listening to the R&D Duo play traditional and popular American acoustic blues on the Library’s second floor balcony. All ages are welcome. No registration required. The Concert Series is generously supported by the Friends of Kent Free Library.
Enjoy listening to Grady Miller, an Americana and Blues duo based out of Akron. Cathy Grady (formerly Miller) is a songwriter, vocalist, and fiddler, with a wide range of styles and influences. Michael Grady is a guitarist and an award winning songwriter with lyrics that are timely, funny, and engaging. No registration required. All ages are welcome. The concert will be held on the second floor balcony.
Each first Tuesday of the month, explore activities relating to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEAM)! In March, Prairie Johnson, teacher and Village Council Member at Dancing Rabbit Ecovillage in Missouri, shares her experience and knowledge as we contemplate questions like Why do we garden? What is the power that brings many hands together to tend collective soil? What is the "community" in community gardening? Tend the garden of your mind with this conversation about organic gardening, Natural Building, and […]
Come to this new Genealogy Club, co-sponsored by the Kent Historical Society and the Kent Free Library. The club will meet the 4th Tuesday of each month with speakers, special guests, and time for sharing your own research. In the February program, learn about apps for your phone that scan documents and what you can do with the library's scanners. No registration required. For adults 18+.
Enjoy listening to Greg Garwood perform an exciting blend of original and fun cover music that includes blues, soul, and classic rock. No registration required. All ages are welcome.
Enjoy a yoga session for all experience levels led by an instructor from One Love Yoga. Bring your yoga mat if you have one; a limited number of mats will be available to borrow. Space is limited and registration is required. For adults 18+.
Enjoy listening to Josee McGee perform original, soulful acoustic jams that articulate the meaning of life and the importance of self-love. No registration. All ages welcome.