Wednesday, April 6 at 5:00-6:30 p.m. - Wellness Series: The Zika Virus and Other Current Epidemics with Dr. Gabriel Zatlin, M.D. Over the past few weeks media attention has focused on an outbreak of Zika virus in South and Central America and the Caribbean because of a concomitant increased incidence of abnormalities in newborns and symptoms of temporary paralysis (Gillian-Barre syndrome). There are concerns about traveling to these areas and whether Zika will spread to the continental U.S. Dr. Zatlin will provide current information available on these topics, including travel risks for other viruses as well such as dengue fever and chikungunya virus. Co-sponsored by New Milford Hospital. Free and open to the public. Please call to register.

Saturday, April 9 at 11:00 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. - College Planning Series. This workshop is the first of four sessions for any student or parent who needs information about the college admission process (making the right match, making a personal time line, writing the college essay, packaging yourself for college admission) should attend. This will be a hands-on workshop, so bring a laptop or tablet if you have one. This week's topic: Characteristics of Colleges and Making the Right Match answering questions about self-assessment; college characteristics including the differences between private and public colleges/universities, majors, financial aid/scholarships, etc.; and what characteristics are important to the applicant. This workshop is led by Carla Shere, Ed.D., an expert College Advisor with past admission experience. Please register.

Tuesday, April 12 at 10:30 a.m. - Rhythm and Rhyme for 0-3s. Our usual baby group will meet in the Junior Room for songs and fingerplays. Older kids are welcome to join in or entertain themselves quietly in the library. Drop in - no need to register.

Tuesday, April 12 at 3:30 p.m. - After School STEM Challenge - grades 2 and up. Create a bridge that will hold weight using only playing cards. Not a drop off. Please call to register.

Wednesday, April 13 at 11:00 a.m. - Gadgets & Things. Join us for a special workshop on in the Reading Room. You will learn about a variety of assistive devices such as magnifiers, phone amplifiers, a vibrating alarm clock, a smart pen and a talking watch, just to name a few. Your instructor is Charlene Wicks from the Western CT Area Agency on Aging. She will give a 30-minute demonstration of these gadgets and what they do. She is not selling them, the purpose of this program is to make people aware that these devices are available to help in everyday living. Free and open to the public. Please call to register.

Wednesday, April 13 at 5:30-6:45 p.m. - Wellness Series: Chi Gong with Gayle Pantaleo, LCSW. Join us as we explore Chi Gong, the Eastern system of movement, meditation and breathing to ease your body, mind and soul. Co-sponsored by New Milford Hospital. Free and open to the public. Please call to register.

Thursday, April 14 at 12:30 p.m. - Lunch Bunch. Share a story and a craft.  Designed for all ages. No registration is required. Bring your lunch.

Saturday, April 16 at 8:30 - 9:45 a.m. - Gentle Hatha Yoga with Barrie Kavasch, "with easy, practical yoga postures designed to strengthen balance and the back. We focus on "mindfulness" and "relaxation" along with building strong bodies through strengthening bones, joints, and muscles with classic stretches. This small class concentrates on wellness and safety. Please come join us for remarkable energizing through yoga without stress. Please register.

Saturday, April 16 at 10:00 a.m. - Poetry Group. The workshop is free and open to all serious poets who want to develop their work and accept meaningful critique in a small circle of area writers. This workshop is led by author/illustrator E. Barrie Kavasch. Please register.

Saturday, April 16 at 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. - Monthly Chess Club. The competition is open to young and old, beginners to advanced. Team combinations are encouraged - for instance, grandparent and parent-child, co-workers, friends. If someone does not have a team, he or she will be matched up at the club. Please register.

Monday, April 18 at 3:00-4:30 p.m. - LEGO Robotics Camp. For grades 4 and up. Come learn to build and program LEGO robots with our brand new lit.  ONLY 8 spaces available. Mentors will be on hand. Please plan to come for the whole week. Must register.

Monday, April 18 at 1:00 p.m. - Zoo Truck! All ages. The Animal Show on the Go will bring lots of animal friends for you to meet and learn about. Not a drop off. Please register.

 

Tuesday, April 19 at 10:30 a.m. - Rhythm and Rhyme for 0-3s. Our usual baby group will meet in the Junior Room for songs and fingerplays. Older kids are welcome to join in or entertain themselves quietly in the library. Drop in - no need to register.

Tuesday, April 19 at 3:00-4:30 p.m. - LEGO Robotics Camp. For grades 4 and up. Come learn to build and program LEGO robots with our brand new lit.  ONLY 8 spaces available. Mentors will be on hand. Please plan to come for the whole week. Must register.
 

Thursday, April 21 at 1:00 p.m. - Crochet Class. Our guest Heather Blue will lead a class of 10 participants learning this fun skill. All materials will be provided. Ages 7 and up. Not a drop off. Must register.

Thursday, April 21 at 3:00-4:30 p.m. - LEGO Robotics Camp. For grades 4 and up. Come learn to build and program LEGO robots with our brand new lit.  ONLY 8 spaces available. Mentors will be on hand. Please plan to come for the whole week. Must register.

Friday, April 22 at 1:00 p.m. - Movie Matinee The Peanuts Movie rated G. Come enjoy this recent release. Popcorn will be provided. All ages. Not a drop off. Please register.

Friday, April 22 at 3:00-4:30 p.m. - LEGO Robotics Camp. For grades 4 and up. Come learn to build and program LEGO robots with our brand new lit.  ONLY 8 spaces available. Mentors will be on hand. Please plan to come for the whole week. Must register.

Saturday, April 23 at 11:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m. - College Planning Series 

This workshop is the second of four sessions for any student or parent who needs information about the college admission process (making the right match, making a personal time line, writing the college essay, packaging yourself for college admission) should attend. This will be a hands-on workshop, so bring a laptop or tablet if you have one. This week's topic: The College Application Essay answering questions about the college essay, such as what elements make an appropriate college essay and how to select a college essay topic. This workshop is led by Carla Shere, Ed.D., an expert College Advisor with past admission experience. Please register.

Wednesday, April 27 at 5:30-6:45 p.m. - Wellness Series: Chi Gong with Gayle Pantaleo, LCSW. Join us as we explore Chi Gong, the Eastern system of movement, meditation and breathing to ease your body, mind and soul. Co-sponsored by New Milford Hospital. Free and open to the public. Please call to register.

Saturday, April 30 at 2:00 p.m. - Book Talk and Signing. The Kent Memorial Library is pleased to announce that Saturday, April 30 at 2:00 p.m. in the Reading Room, Kent resident and acclaimed biographer, Barbara Leaning will be discussing and signing her new book Kick Kennedy: The Charmed Life and Tragic Death of the Favorite Kennedy Daughter. Her book will be available for purchase. Please register.

April is Amnesty Month: As spring approaches, the Library will celebrate by forgiving all library fines during April: Amnesty Month. If you have "lost" items or overdue books, your fines will be forgiven if you return the items with a non-perishable food item which will be donated to the Kent Food Bank.

Art Exhibit: Photography Exhibit Natural World by Karen Chase will be on display in the Gallery from through April 30. All artwork is for sale.

Come Visit the Library: Enjoy a cozy place to sit and relax. Free Internet and Wi-Fi access. Public Restroom available. Check out books and movies. Enjoy all that the Library has to offer. Celebrate!

Inside Book Sale: Browse a mini selection of used books for sale within the Library.

Join or Renew Membership to the 2016 Kent Library Association: If you haven't joined or renewed your Membership to the 2016 Kent Library Association, you can do so very conveniently. For more information, please ask at the front desk or go to the Library's website and click on "KLA Membership." Join or renew online. There are many benefits to becoming a KLA member.

Mother's Day Basket Reading Contest. Beginning Wednesday, April 6 until Wednesday, May 4 all ages are welcome to win a chance at our Mother's Day Basket. Fill out a ticket for each book you read, listened to, or had read to you. For each book you have a chance at winning the basket! All ages welcome! (basket and tickets can be found inside the Library.)

Passport to Connecticut Libraries: Beginning on April 1 through April 30, the will be one of 124 Libraries to proudly participate in the Connecticut Library Association's Passport to Connecticut Libraries Program. To celebrate National Library Week during April, the Passport to Connecticut Libraries Program invites you to visit all of the participating Connecticut public Libraries. Each Library has its own architecture, vibe and collection to explore and browse! The program is open to adults and children, and the hope is that it encourages residents to explore the amazing diversity of our public libraries.

Renew or Get a Library Card: If you don't have a Library card, now's your chance. Has your card expired? Good time to renew!