International Literacy Day, observed worldwide on Sept. 8, highlights literacy as a fundamental human right and a foundation for building more inclusive, just and sustainable societies. Explore our curated booklist to celebrate the power of literacy.
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Join the Celebration: 100 Years of the Murney Tower Museum
Celebrate 100 years of the Murney Tower Museum with a reading of The Time-Travelling Adventures of Mr. Murney. Enjoy crafts, snacks and fun for all ages!
Kids Events
Time to be dramatic!
It’s time to Shake Those Sillies Out and to stretch those creative muscles with Sandbox: The Online Theatre Camp. Register to receive a Zoom invitation for Thursday, August 13 at 1:00 PM.
For those junior actors out there, join us for Mad Lib Theatre where you will write and perform a short play, all in one hour! Register to receive a Zoom invitation for Thursday, August 20 at 1:00 PM.
Create landscapes of the imagination!
Sarah is back with another Summer Art Studios project for all ages. Taking inspiration from illustrator Ted Harrison, this week we'll use crayon, pastel or paint in jewel tones and bold contrasts!
We would love to see the art you are creating - share it on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook with the hashtags #kfpl and #summerartstudios.
Preserving the harvest
Some of our best resources to help you create jams and jellies, pickles and preserves, ferments and more.