Kennett Library is stepping into a new season with a calendar full of programs and activities. September, October, and November are filled with programs and events that fuel the community’s passions and inspirations.
Chris Manna, Executive Director, said, “To coincide with our one-year anniversary, we are launching some firsts, like our new Astronomy club and our author conversation series. Additionally, returning favorites like the Kennett Arts Festival, our Environmental Literacy lecture series, our first Thursday art gallery openings, and FrancoFun all dot this exciting fall season. We look forward to seeing you at the library!”
This season, the library introduces two author series: A Conversation Between Writers featuring Mark Bowden and Meet The Author, a local author series. These programs aim to highlight writers and authors of all genres and experiences while celebrating the written word.
Over the last year, the library has embraced its place in the arts. The Kennett Arts Festival returns in September, showcasing over 100 artists and artisans, featuring live music, family activities, and local food trucks. The Art Gallery will also continue exhibits, including Tom Bostelle: Out of the Shadows in October and Rea Redifer: Exhibition from private collections in November.
The Makerspace will highlight a variety of hands-on learning and workshops for all ages, including robotics, 3D-printing, laser cutting, and coding. Environmental programs include Sew Green, featuring sewing projects that upcycle old clothes for a new purpose and Responding, an environmental literacy lecture series.
Live Better, the library’s health awareness initiative is offering several programs for veterans, including art therapy workshops and a Q&A panel discussion about the Veteran’s Experience.
Families can expect a full roster of childrens programming from Mr. John, but they can also look forward to craft nights and movie nights this fall as the library plans to offer more evening programming.
Cat Stenta, Community Engagement, said, “With a year under our belt, we’re thoughtfully evolving in our new space. This fall, we will have increased our Makerspace activities that will entice ALL ages, added two new author series, significantly grown the Adult Literacy Program, added more family-friendly film screenings in the auditorium, and so much more. Keep checking the calendar! It brings me joy to see so many familiar and new faces filling these programs and events… See you soon.”
The Kennett Library strives to offer a little something for everyone, and this is just a brief overview of what’s to come this season. To learn more about these programs and more, please stop by the library and pick up our programs and happenings magazine From The Desk of Alice or visit the online programs calendar.
