The Engager: Summer Newsletter
The Engager is a quarterly newsletter featuring news, services, and events at Kinsman Free Public Library. If interested, please pick up a print copy at our location.
Summer Reading Program: June 3 - July 22
Join us for the “Unearth a Story” Summer Reading Program, where adventure lies buried in every page just waiting to be discovered! Start tracking your reading on June 3 for a chance to win prizes! KFPL will have weekly themed events and ongoing activities throughout the program!
Return all reading and tracking logs by Friday, July 17 to be entered.
Children
Pick up a reading and activity log then track time spent reading, completing challenges, and checking out books to earn raffle tickets for prize drawings. Complete the time log and receive a grand prize ticket, final incentive prize, and certificate.
Teens
Checkout a book or show us your digital bookshelf to get a scratch off ticket. Each ticket has a chance to win an instant prize or a grand prize entry! Read based on themed prompts to earn additional tickets. The more you read, the more chances to win!
Adults
Pick up a Reading Tracker Bookmark, scratch off time as you read. Once you complete 10 hours of reading, return to the library to be entered into the weekly & grand prize drawings! Physical or digital; books, audiobooks, or magazines, all reading counts!
Our friends from Traveler’s Coffee Company will be parked at the Library select Mondays in June, July, & August selling a wide variety of coffee, lattes, and seasonal beverages!
Summer Reading Kick-Off: Wednesday, June 3
From 1:00 - 7:00 p.m. drop in to celebrate the start of Summer Reading with activities for all ages throughout the day!
9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Traveler’s Coffee Company with beverages for purchase
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Mad Science presents Unearth a Story: Dinosaurs
2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Dinosaur themed hands-on exploration stations by Mad Science
5:30 - 7:00 p.m. The Barn Owls Live Music
5:30 - 7:00 p.m. La Palma Food Truck
Summer Reading Finale Wednesday, July 22
For all ages, from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. stomp, shake, and roar, let’s hit the dance floor! Kids and families can show off their best dino moves, enjoy a dirt dessert, and prize winners will be announced. Come dressed up in dinosaur or disco style. It will be a dino-mite time!
Events:
Full listing of recurring and special events at KFPL or out and about Kinsman can be found on our Events Calendar. Browse program descriptions and details for children, teen, adult, and all age programming, as well as complete registration as needed.
Children's Programs
Teen Programs
Adult Programs
Technology Help & Family History Archive Appointments:
Get one-on-one help with your smartphone, tablet, or laptop at the library. Personalized technology assistance is available by appointment free of charge. Call (330) 876-2461 for more information and to book your session today! Technology Education Programs including one on one appointments, game days, and additional programs are offered every month. Book a Family History Archive appointment & bring your family photos, documents, and keepsakes to scan and transform into a simple, organized digital archive you can preserve and share with loved ones. Registration is required.
Sunshine Shuttle Senior Homebound Services:
The Sunshine Shuttle will deliver books and library materials right to your door once a month. This service is offered to Kinsman Free Public Library patrons 65+ years of age or who are homebound. Participants must reside within the Joseph Badger School District. Call (330) 876-2461 or stop into the Library for more info and to apply for this free service.
America 250:
Ohio is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States throughout 2026 with events and experiences across all 88 counties. From aviation pioneers to musical legends, discover Ohio’s unique role in American history. Learn more about America 250 Ohio. Join in on the fun, the Library is offering a variety of America 250 Programs for all ages.
Unearth History: Metal Detecting
Tuesday, June 9 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Our friends from Trumbull Treasure Hunters will be back for a brief presentation and a hunt on the library grounds! Bring your metal detectors and questions for these experienced hunters. For adults & teens 16 and up. Registration requested, not required.
Patriotic Painting
Tuesday, June 23 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Follow along as our Director, Cheryl, guides you in a patriotic design (TBD) in celebration of America250. Adults & teens 16 up, registration is required.
Bake Like It’s 1776: Sourdough
Thursday, July 16 from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Place: Kinsman Methodist Church
Home baker Amber Hoffstetter is back to demonstrate a back-to-basics sourdough technique without modern-day technology; no scales, measurements, or cold proofing. Learn to bake colonial-style sourdough like your ancestors! Fora adults & teens, 16 years and up. Registration is required.
Creating Memory Snapshots
Tuesday, August 18 from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Author Nancy Christie will be here to help writers and non-writers alike transform personal recollections into fascinating remembrances that can also form the basis for a memoir or family history. Then consider submitting to Trumbull County Historical Society’s Living Memories Time Capsule. More information will be available. For adults and teens 16 years and up,
registration required.
Creative Studios:
Creative Studios Programs are available every Tuesday of the month for ages 12 years and up. Registration is required for a 1hr. one-on-one appointment. Appointments may be available outside of these dates upon request.
Projects:
June - Patriotic
July & August - Wreaths
Join us in the Creative Studio to explore your crafty side. Make an appointment now and let your creativity shine!