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Featured Events

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Mario Kart 8 Tournament

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Library Branch: Kenai Community Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Games & Play
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you have what it takes to be crowned champion of the track? Test your skills at our Mario Kart 8 tournament! Please register in advance to reserve your spot in the bracket!

 

Open to  ages 8-18.

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Little Crafts : Finger-Painted Valentine's Cards!

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Kenai Community Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us this month as we paint hearts with our fingers on Valentine's Day cards! Dress for the mess recommended. 

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Kenai Book Discussion

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Branch: Kenai Community Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

This month’s theme: Love of Reading

Read a book makes you feel the love of reading! Join us as we discuss the books we chose. Then, we’ll pick a theme for March.

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TYCLD: Off the Page

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Library Branch: Kenai Community Library
Room: Kids' Spot
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join the Kenai Community Library for our first Take Your Child to the Library Day!

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More Than Puppy Love

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Kenai Community Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Special Event, Other
Event Details:

Find your next love through “animal speed dating!” Join us as the Kenai Animal Shelter presents “dating profiles” on their adoptable pets. We’ll also be making a pet-themed accessory during the presentation.

Sewing Workshop: DIY Dog Socks with Tabby. Limited Spots!

DIY Dog Socks with Tabby

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Library Branch: Kenai Community Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Is snow constantly getting stuck between your dog’s claws? Sew these simple booties to make winter walks a breeze.

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Nintendo Switch Club

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Branch: Kenai Community Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

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. 

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Reading Dogs

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Library Branch: Kenai Community Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Storytime, Other
Event Details:

It’s time to cuddle up with a book and a pup!

Fresh 365 Let's Cook. Sign up now for this hands-on cooking class!

Let's Cook with Fresh 365

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Library Branch: Kenai Community Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture/Discussion, Special Event, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

All are welcome to attend a hands-on cooking class by Joy at Fresh 365 with the Kenai Local Food Connection, where we’ll learn about growing and cooking mushrooms.

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Little Crafts : Finger-Painted Valentine's Cards!

11:00am–12:00pm
Babies and Toddlers
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Kenai Community Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

A crafting class for little ones! This class is designed for kids 6 and under. Drop in anytime between 11:00am and noon; the craft will take around 20 minutes.

Join us this month as we paint hearts with our fingers on Valentine's Day cards! Dress for the mess recommended. 

Teen Craft: Valentine's Day Pinch Pots

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kenai Community Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to make a heart-shaped dish out of air dry clay with us! These pinch pots will practice the basics of sculpting and is great for beginners and experts alike. 

Library Closed

9:00am–7:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Kenai Community Library
Description:

The Library will be closed on Monday, February 16th for Presidents' Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, February 17th at 9:00am.

DIY Dog Socks with Tabby

5:30pm–6:45pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kenai Community Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Is snow constantly getting stuck between your dog’s claws? Sew these simple booties to make winter walks a breeze.

Library Closed

9:00am–7:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Kenai Community Library
Description:

The Library will be closed on Monday, May 25th for Memorial Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 26th at 9:00am.

Library Closed

9:00am–7:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Kenai Community Library
Description:

The Kenai Community Library will be closed on Monday, September 7th, 2026 for Labor Day. The Library will reopen on Tuesday, September 8th at 9:00am.