Weekly Programs:

Lego® Club
Mondays from 4:00pm–5:00pm
Join us every Monday in the Front Conference Room to build awesome Lego® sculptures! Each week a new theme and challenge will help spark your imagination. We will also have a dollhouse open and available each week in the same room! Bring your own doll or play with ours.

Wee Read
Tuesdays from 10:30am–11:00am
Intended for young children ages birth to three years and their parents or caregivers, this program focuses on early language and social skills through fun stories, songs, and play time.

Tech Time
Tuesdays from 11:00am–1:00pm
Tech time is available at the Kenai Community Library for anyone with basic technology questions.
We can help you with:
• Basic computer skills
• Accessing library resources
• How to access eBooks and Audiobooks
• Using devices such as eReaders, tablets, and smartphones
• Digital photos
• Social media
• Email
*We do not take apart or repair devices, assist with financial transactions, or handle malware/viruses. While we will do our best to assist you with your technology needs, these are offered to allow you to expand your skills, not as a replacement for commercial tech support. Appointments required. Register here or call 907-283-4378.

Stay & Play!
Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 11:00am–11:30am
Join us after Wee Read or Preschool Storytime for playtime! The toy bin will be available, along with coloring sheets, sensory bins, and more to promote social emotional learning skills.

Preschool Storytime
Wednesdays from 10:30am–11:00am
This Story Time for preschoolers, ages 3 to 5, includes stories, songs, activities, and rhymes specially designed to support reading readiness and foster social skills.

Chess Open Hour
Wednesdays from 4:00pm–5:00pm
Do you like playing chess, or would you like to learn how? We’re proud to offer a casual chess program for all ages and levels. Boards provided.

Monthly Programs:

Scavenger Hunt
Monday, July 14 and July 28
Every other week, solve a riddle to uncover a secret spot in Kenai. Find the hidden code word and tell a librarian to join the prize drawing!

Mini Drama Camp with the Kenai Performers
Tuesday, July 15 from 4:00pm–5:00pm
Join us at the library for a 1-hour drama camp led by members of the Kenai Performers. During this mini-camp, we’ll learn some different acting exercises and explore our creativity! Recommended for ages 7-18. Registration is required.

STEAM Studio
Thursday, July 17 from 4:00pm–5:00pm
Join us every month to work on cool STEAM projects using a variety of tools. STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics. This month we will be making digital music using a free program called sonic pi. Designed for a variety of experience levels ages 8 to 14.

Outdoor Storytime
Friday, July 18 from 11:00am–11:30am
Join us on the grass outside the kids spot for an outdoor storytime! There will be bubbles and chalk and plenty of stories! Designed for ages 5 and under - Picnic blankets encouraged!

"Grow with Me" with Steve Latz
Friday, July 18 from 1:00pm–2:00pm
How does your garden grow? Please join us on Friday, June 20th, July 18th, and August 15th at 1:00pm to learn more about our progress in growing flowers and vegetables from seed for our garden. I will bring in my produce for a taste test to see what varieties are preferred. I will also share my favorite recipes for preserving cucumbers, zucchini, onions, tomatoes, kohlrabi, and cabbage. Please come and share how your garden is doing and bring your favorite recipes too!

Nintendo Switch Club
Friday, July 18 from 4:00pm–5:00pm
Bring your own device or play on ours! This is a chance to meet other gamers, share skills and info, compete, and enjoy everything Nintendo together. Open to anyone aged 8-18.

To find out more information or to register for any events, go to our online calendar: https://kenai.librarycalendar.com/events