Crafting Connections
The Library is offering an opportunity to make “connections” in the Kindred community through a joint interest in crafting. Join other adults on the first Thursday of each month from 6:00-7:30pm in the Book Sale Room. Bring your own current craft project and necessary supplies.
Stay & Play
Children’s Story Time
Story Time at the Library is a great outing at the Library for children ages 3-10. The 2026-27 Story Time theme is “Picture This“, presenting children’s book artists. There will be guest readers; snacks are provided. Join us!
StoryWalk
Penguin on Vacation by Salina Moon is the latest StoryWalk selection. StoryWalk is a joint project between the Kindred Public Library and the Kindred Park Board. Follow the posted signs along an unguided route in the city of Kindred to read individual pages of the book.
Breakfast with a Book
Breakfast with a Book, the Library’s book discussion group, meets year-round at the Kindred Public Library. From September-May, discussion starts at 9:00am on the second Saturday of the month. The schedule changes during June-July-August; note the changes on the following list. Email kindredpubliclibrary@gmail.com or stop in if you have questions.
Trick or Treat at the Library – October 31, 2026
Add the Kindred Public Library to your Halloween stops from 5:00-7:00pm on the 31st! Treats are available while the light is on!
Tour of Homes – November 22, 2026
The Library’s annual Tour of Homes/Basket Raffle on November 22 is a fun Fall event! Invite a friend or two; stop at the Library for your Tour ticket as you enjoy holiday treats and check out the basket raffle items. Then start the self-guided tour of beautifully-decorated area homes.
The Tour of Homes is one of two major fundraisers for the Kindred Public Library. Contact the Library for more information on how you can support your local library by participating in this event!
Festival of Tables – August 10, 2027
The Festival is a fun evening of creatively-decorated tables, purses with secret insides, tasty food and beverages, a brief program, and plenty of visiting and laughter! Email the Library for more information!
Kindred Community Barley Days – August 2027
Thanks to all who attending the Library Open House during the 2026 Kindred Barley Days. Mark your calendars now so you don’t miss the festivities on August 13-15, 2027!
Little Free Libraries
The Kindred Public Library maintains two Little Free Library locations in Kindred – one near the Gilbertson Park playground and the other near the City Park. Both locations are open year-round and restocked regularly with reading materials for all ages. Free free to stop to “take a book, leave a book”!
