Kingston Library

06/02/2026

How to Maybe Find Aliens with Clara Sousa-Silva @ LYE Parklet (101 Wall Street) Tuesday, June 9 • 6:30pm

Over the last few decades, scientists have found thousands of planets beyond our own. Some of those planets might be habitable, and perhaps even inhabited already; but how can we tell? Clara Sousa-Silva looks for signs of life on other planets by detecting faint signals emitted by potential alien biospheres. In this presentation, Clara draws on her experience investigating strange molecules on strange planets to discuss how often she gets to say: “Could that be aliens?!"

06/02/2026

Kids STEM Time (5-8yr olds suggested):

Join Mr. Alex for a short story followed by Science, Technology, Engineering and Math fun! We might make slime, create spin art, make doodle bots, learn about 3D modeling, and do engineering challenges and more!

Come join the fun! Today we’ll make bridges out of index cards, and test them using blocks.

For ages 5-8.

06/01/2026

Mutiny in the Continental Army and the Newburgh Conspiracy

In March 1783, George Washington faced a serious threat to his authority and to the civil government of the new nation. Continental Army soldiers based in Newburgh, New York, were anxious to go home and angry about delays in pay and inadequate provisions. Through an anonymous soldier’s letter, threats of a mutiny circulated the Newburgh camp, prompting Washington to address the officers directly and dissuade them from turning their arms against civil authorities.

Join The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History for an online discussion of the Newburgh Conspiracy with Dr. David Head, Associate Lecturer of History at the University of Central Florida.

Thursday, June 4 • 7-8pm ET
Details and registration: https://marketing.gilderlehrman.org/l/941553/2025-05-02/21s59z

In March 1783, George Washington faced a serious threat to his authority and to the civil government of the new nation. Continental Army soldiers based in Newburgh, New York, were anxious to go home and angry about delays in pay and inadequate provisions. Through an anonymous soldier’s letter, thr...

05/31/2026

TEEN BOOK BOXES Sign-ups Open June 1st

Are you one of the 80+ Teens who have gotten a Teen Book Box? If so, why not sign up again? If not, here's your chance to join the excitement of getting books chosen just for you based on your interests and books you've enjoyed in the past.



Stop by the library, fill out a sign-up sheet and our librarians will get started. Your box will be ready on the first day of the month that we're open. When you're done, return the books and the box, everything else inside is yours to keep!





One lucky box each month also contains a $15 gift certificate to World's End Comics! And the best part...it's absolutely FREE.



Applications are available in the library and will be accepted until all spots are filled.



Reminder that teens must sign-up each month in order to get box!

05/30/2026

Short List Book Club @ Half Moon Rondout Cafe Saturday, June 6 • 2pm

Exploring the best of the almost-best!

2026's Half Moon Rondout Cafe book club celebrates books that were shortlisted for prestigious literary prizes. While they didn’t take home the top honor, these titles more than earn their spot on your reading list with their exceptional writing and unforgettable stories.

We meet 1st Saturdays at 2pm at Half Moon Rondout Cafe - 83 Broadway. No registration required.

June’s book is Disappearing Earth by Julia Phillips

One August afternoon, on the shoreline of the Kamchatka peninsula at the northeastern edge of Russia, two girls--sisters, eight and eleven--go missing. In the ensuing weeks, then months, the police investigation turns up nothing. Echoes of the disappearance reverberate across a tightly woven community, with the fear and loss felt most deeply among its women.


No registration required.

05/30/2026

Who knows what this is? 👀

We’re doing some cleaning ahead of the move, and we've got a giveaway table stocked with goodies, including some truly vintage finds.

Stop by and help yourself; new items will be added throughout the summer.

05/29/2026

Grupo de escritura narrativa en español -
Los miércoles a partir del 1 de julio 4:00 - 6:00pm

¿Escribes en español y quieres llevar tu escritura al
siguiente nivel? Nuestro programa de escritura
narrativa te ayudará a fortalecer tu voz y pulir tus
textos. Cupo limitado — postúlate ya.

¿Cómo postular?

Si te interesa participar, solo tienes que completar el
siguiente formulario e incluir una muestra de tu
escritura. Puede ser cualquier texto que hayas escrito
o un extracto de una obra más extensa, sin que supere
las 10 cuartillas. Lo importante es que sientas que te
representa.

(link in comments)

05/28/2026

Grupo de escritura narrativa en español -
Los miércoles a partir del 1 de julio 4:00 - 6:00pm

¿Escribes en español y quieres llevar tu escritura al
siguiente nivel? Nuestro programa de escritura
narrativa te ayudará a fortalecer tu voz y pulir tus
textos. Cupo limitado — postúlate ya.

¿Cómo postular?

Si te interesa participar, solo tienes que completar el
siguiente formulario e incluir una muestra de tu
escritura. Puede ser cualquier texto que hayas escrito
o un extracto de una obra más extensa, sin que supere
las 10 cuartillas. Lo importante es que sientas que te
representa.

(link in bio)

05/28/2026

Collage in Motion Thursday, June 4 • 6:30pm

Local visual artist Sui Jenneris welcomes the community to join her for a presentation of her video collage artworks to be exhibited next month in New Orleans. She will discuss her collage practice and hold open conversations about the artistic process.

Artists, enthusiasts, and the curious, are invited to share their own thoughts and inspirations on the experience of collage and video art.



Sui Jenneris works in collage, comics, and video art. Raised in Kingston, she holds a Master of Science degree from University at Buffalo and works as a counselor while maintaining an active studio practice in the arts.

No registration, just join us in the Community Room.

05/27/2026

Anime Club @ World’s End Comics Wednesday, June 3 & 17• 4pm

Do you love anime? We do! That’s why we’ll be gathering twice a month at World’s End Comics (319 Wall Street) to share snacks, talk about our favorite shows, do a fun activity, and watch an episode or two on Crunchyroll. Whether you’re a superfan, or simply curious, we want you to join us!

Middle School & High School Ages