Kirkland Town Library

Writers of all genres are invited to join our next session of Word Play Writers Group on Thursday, June 25 at 6 p.m.

Each meeting includes a time to share ideas, challenges, and successes; a feedback session; and an optional assignment for next time. To participate in the feedback session, bring 15 printed copies of a piece you’ve written (no more than 2,000 words) and get constructive, practical, honest, and kind suggestions from the rest of the group. A Zoom option is available. For the Zoom link or more information, contact [email protected] or call 315-853-2038.

It's almost time for our Foam Party and Summer Reading Kickoff!

Join us at the Library on Monday, June 29 at 2:00 p.m. to get the summer started! Come dressed to play in piles of foam on our front lawn, and don’t forget to sign up for our summer reading program! For all ages.

Starting on June 25, Ms. Ruth will be back at the Clinton Farmers Market on Thursdays at 10:30 for Storytime on the Green!

Stop by the library and help us decorate the lawn ahead of the Fourth of July! Take some time to respond to a prompt of your choosing and enjoy filling the library’s lawn with red, white, and blue.

Our NEW website is now live!

Whether you're looking to search the catalog, browse what's available in our Library of Things, access our Digital Resources, or see all our upcoming events, our new website makes it easier than ever.

Head over to www.kirklandtownlibrary.org to check it out!

See what's new this week at the Kirkland Town Library at:

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There are eleven new bestsellers, one new children's book, and nine other new books.

The new bestsellers this week include "Rocket's Red Glare," "Land," and "Road Trip."

The Kirkland Town Library will be OPEN on Friday, June 19 from 12-4 p.m. in recognition of Juneteenth.

Round 1 of the Clinton Challenge ends today, and it's time to submit your hours!

Snip this round from your printed reading log, tally up your reading tracker bookmark, email your time or pages to [email protected], or fill out our online form.

Check back later this week to see how we stack up against the other Clintons!

The annual Summer Reading Program for kids and teens kicks off on Monday, June 29!

Kids up to 5th grade can visit the Library to sign up, get a log, and a Read & Bead necklace. Stop by the Library throughout the summer and show us your log. You'll earn beads for each box you fill in, and you can add them to your necklace. When you’ve filled in all the boxes, you’ve read 10 hours and completed our reading challenge. Bring your completed log back to the library to get all of the beads you've earned plus a ticket for a prize raffle.

Students entering grades 6-12 have their own summer challenge! Stop in to get a reading passport. Complete the challenges throughout the summer to win a gift card to an area restaurant.

In addition to reading, we have a lot of events and activities planned, including a Foam Party Summer Kickoff, a magic show from our favorite magician, dino-themed STEM activities, and more! To keep up with everything that’s happening, make sure you're signed up for our weekly e-newsletter. Just email [email protected].

Stop in the library to check out one of our brand new Graphic Novel Book Club Kits!

Our Graphic Novel Book Club Kits foster connections between tweens/teens and their families and help caregivers understand why their kids love graphic novels so much!

Each of the twelve kits contains six copies of a graphic novel, discussion questions, and a hands-on activity. Activities include creating and coloring a selfie with a thermal camera, planning a bucket list trip to Europe, building a machine with a working motor, and so much more!