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WELCOME TO JULY @ THE LIBRARY!
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JUNIOR ROOM EVENTS
Saturday, July 16 at 10:30 a.m. Special Summer Fun Story Hour.
Stories, a craft and a snack! Not a drop off. Ages 2-9. Please register.
Friday, July 22 at 6:00 p.m. Family Dinner and a Movie Night Kung Fu Panda 3 (PG).
Bring a picnic dinner and enjoy the show in our cool Junior Room. Not a drop off. All ages. Please register.
Saturday, July 23 at 10:30 a.m. Family- and Child-friendly Guided Tour of Rex Brasher's Birds Exhibit at KML.
Brasher painted watercolors of all North American birds in their natural habitats, and was one of the founders of Kent Art Association. Come learn about his methods, history, and enjoy his wonderful prints. Not a drop off. All ages. Please register.
Sunday, July 24 from 9:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m. Safe Sitter Training.
For kids 11 and up. Come learn how to be a great babysitter! First aid, business skills, and managing problem behaviors are just a few of the important topics we'll be discussing. Please bring a bag lunch and a $20 materials fee. Space is limited, please register.
LIBRARY CAMP & SUMMER READING REWARDS EVENTS
Wednesday, July 6, 13, 20, 27 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Library Camp
(kids entering K - 4th) There are still some openings. Must register.
Summer Reading Rewards Events (for kids entering grades 5 and up ONLY):
Thursday, July 7 from 7:00 to 8:30p.m. Stories our Pets Tell with Rick Levy.
Rick will run this writers' workshop as we learn to tell stories from the perspective of our pets. Please register.
Friday, July 15 from 7:00 to 8:30p.m. Collage Your Life with Ms. Debra.
Come make a poster of YOUR life, showing your interests, buddies, hobbies, etc. Bring photographs and other mementos (they must be able to affix to a poster) to add to our huge collection of art supplies. Please register.
Saturday, July23 from 7:00 to 8:30p.m. Town-wide Scavenger Hunt, Amazing Race-style!
It's one of the best nights of the year! Come with your team (or we'll find one for you) and compete against other kids in this super fun annual event. We'll have prizes! Please register.
Friday, July 29 from 7:00 to 8:30p.m. Life-Sized Jenga.
Construct and play with a huge Jenga game, maybe even win a prize! Please register.
WEEKLY EVENTS FOR CHILDREN
Tuesday, July 5, 12, 19, 26 at 10:45 a.m. Rhythm and Rhyme.
Bring your little ones, birth to age 3. No registration is required.
Thursday, July 7, 14, 21, 28 at 12:00 p.m. Lunch Bunch at Emery Park.
Come for stories at lunchtime. No registration necessary, but you must have a park pass if you plan to swim. Bring your lunch.
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Every Saturday at 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. Gentle Hatha Yoga with Barrie Kavasch.
Enjoy 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. Come join us for remarkable energizing through yoga without stress. Please register.
Fridays in July from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. Annual Book Sale. Our outdoor annual book sale will carry a wide range of books, including many current best sellers, mysteries, biographies, art history, to name a few; the book sale caters to all interests. (these times are weather permitting, if in doubt, call the Library or go to the Library's website for weather cancellations.) All proceeds benefit the Kent Memorial Library.
Saturdays in July from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Annual Book Sale. Our outdoor annual book sale will carry a wide range of books, including many current best sellers, mysteries, biographies, art history, to name a few; the book sale caters to all interests. (these times are weather permitting, if in doubt, call the Library or go to the Library's website for weather cancellations.) All proceeds benefit the Kent Memorial Library.
Sundays in July from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Annual Book Sale. Our outdoor annual book sale will carry a wide range of books, including many current best sellers, mysteries, biographies, art history, to name a few; the book sale caters to all interests. (these times are weather permitting, if in doubt, call the Library or go to the Library's website for weather cancellations.) All proceeds benefit the Kent Memorial Library.
Monday, July 11 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Color Your World.
Come experience the latest trend in relaxation - adult coloring books! Studies show coloring can have a calming effect on the adult mind and help to promote overall wellness. It is one of the latest ways in reducing stress, and not to mention, extremely popular. At Kent Senior Center, 16 Swifts Lane, Kent. Presented by Templeton Farm Apartments, the Town of Kent Park and Recreation, and the Kent Memorial Library. Please call to register.
Saturday, July 16 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Jane Suttell Sample Sale. Many beautiful jackets, scarves, tops, and pants in sizes 4 to 24 at sample sale prices. Many one-of-a-kind piees. Perfect for those slightly dressy evenings and events we all attend. At Heron American Craft Gallery, 16 North Main Street, Kent. A portion of the sales goes to the Kent Memorial Library.
Saturday, July 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, July 16 from 1:00 to 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.
Saturday, July 23 at 3:00 p.m. Book Talk and Signing with Ann Leary. The local author Ann Leary will be discussing and signing her new book The Children. She will be introduced by local author Marcia DeSanctis, author of 100 Places in France Every Woman Should Go. Both books will be available for purchase. At Kent Town Hall, 41 Kent Green Boulevard, Kent. Please register.
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Escape the Ordinary-READ! Beginning on Wednesday, June 1, all adults are invited to drop in to the Library and start reading for the Adult Summer Reading Program to win a chance at our two themed giveaways! Two Library book bags will have a theme and be filled with various items collected mostly by donations from local merchants. This year's themes are "Summer Fun" and "Summer Sipping." Adults will fill out a ticket for each book they read or listen to (including e-books), which will be entered into a drawing on Wednesday, August 31. The more books you read or listen to, the better chances you have at winning one of the prizes.
2016 Kent Library Association Membership. For more information about joining the Kent Library Association, please ask at the front desk or go to the Library's website and click on "
KLA Membership." Join or renew your KLA membership online. There are many benefits to becoming a KLA member.
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Monday, August 1 to Friday, August 5 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. LEGO Mindstorms Robotics!
For kids in grades 4 and up. Come learn to build and program LEGO robots with our brand new kits. Only 8 spaces available. Mentors will be on hand. Please plan to come for the whole week. You must register for this program.
Tuesday, August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 at 10:45 a.m. Rhythm and Rhyme.
Bring your little ones, birth to age 3. No registration is required.
Thursday, August 4, 11, 18, 25 at 12:00 p.m. Lunch Bunch at Emery Park.
Come for stories at lunchtime. No registration necessary, but you must have a park pass if you plan to swim. Bring your lunch.
Friday, August 5, 12, 19, 26 from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. Annual Book Sale.
Our outdoor annual book sale will carry a wide range of books, including many current best sellers, mysteries, biographies, art history, to name a few; the book sale caters to all interests. (these times are weather permitting, if in doubt, call the Library or go to the Library's website for weather cancellations.) All proceeds benefit the Kent Memorial Library.
Friday, August 5 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
(weather permitting-inside only if stormy)
Chess Court
at the KML welcomes all chess enthusiasts to gather together during the Kent Sidewalk Festival to hone their skills and enjoy playing chess. From amateurs to experienced chess players, come challenge each other at the library - on our fabulous outdoor chess tables. Chess enthusiasts will also be on-hand to coach and teach chess strategies for those who are interested. Here is a chance to meet some new chess players, polish your skills and have some summer fun!
Saturday, August 6, 13, 20, 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Annual Book Sale.
Our outdoor annual book sale will carry a wide range of books, including many current best sellers, mysteries, biographies, art history, to name a few; the book sale caters to all interests. (these times are weather permitting, if in doubt, call the Library or go to the Library's website for weather cancellations.) All proceeds benefit the Kent Memorial Library.
Saturday, August 6 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Laughter and Chair Yoga.
During Kent Sidewalk Festival, the Library will welcome willing participants for laughter and chair yoga sessions in the Reading Room. Relaxed casual attire and a good sense of humor are all that is needed. We will discuss the value of laughter in healing the body and lightening the mood. These therapeutic sessions will be hosted by Barrie Kavasch ... bring a hilarious story. We all need more laughter in our lives for stress relief and fun! Come join us!
Saturday, August 6 at 10:30 a.m. Kent Sidewalk Festival Chalk Mural Contest.
Don't miss this special chance to decorate your favorite town! Supplies will be provided. Prizes will be awarded! All ages. Please register.
Saturday, August 6 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. (weather permitting-inside only if stormy) Chess Court
at the KML welcomes all chess enthusiasts to gather together during the Kent Sidewalk Festival to hone their skills and enjoy playing chess. From amateurs to experienced chess players, come challenge each other at the library - on our fabulous outdoor chess tables. Chess enthusiasts will also be on-hand to coach and teach chess strategies for those who are interested. Here is a chance to meet some new chess players, polish your skills and have some summer fun!
Saturday, August 6 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Poetry & Music Night.
Anyone who is interested in playing or reading their own or a favorite poem, is invited to join in or listen. Refreshments will be served. Reading Room.
Please register.
Sunday, August 7, 14, 21, 28 from 11:00 to 5:00 p.m. Annual Book Sale.
Our outdoor annual book sale will carry a wide range of books, including many current best sellers, mysteries, biographies, art history, to name a few; the book sale caters to all interests. (these times are weather permitting, if in doubt, call the Library or go to the Library's website for weather cancellations.) All proceeds benefit the Kent Memorial Library.
Sunday, August 7 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. (weather permitting-inside only if stormy) Chess Court
at the KML welcomes all chess enthusiasts to gather together during the Kent Sidewalk Festival to hone their skills and enjoy playing chess. From amateurs to experienced chess players, come challenge each other at the library - on our fabulous outdoor chess tables. Chess enthusiasts will also be on-hand to coach and teach chess strategies for those who are interested. Here is a chance to meet some new chess players, polish your skills and have some summer fun!
Monday, August 8 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Color Your World.
Come experience the latest trend in relaxation - adult coloring books! Studies show coloring can have a calming effect on the adult mind and help to promote overall wellness. It is one of the latest ways in reducing stress, and not to mention, extremely popular. Kent Senior Center, 16 Swifts Lane, Kent. Presented by Templeton Farm Apartments, the Town of Kent Park and Recreation, and the Kent Memorial Library. Please call to register.
Saturday, August 20 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, August 20 from 1:00 to 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.
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WE ARE GROWING!
Thanks to shelving generously donated by Rick Vizzari we are expanding our DVD collection and our music CD collection. You will now find more of your favorite classics and Oscar-winning DVDs on our shelves, and new music CDs recently added include: Adele 25, Taylor Swift 1989, Sam Smith In the Lonely Hour and Prince Ultimate.
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Fridays in July from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Saturdays in July from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sundays in July from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wanted for the Book Sale:
Volunteers
are needed to do tasks such as: Set Up, Book Sorting, Book Pricing, Table Stocking, Opening & Closing (tarping)
and more. Please email Eric Cieplik at [email protected] or
sign-up at the front desk at the Library.
Book Donations are always welcome!
We are pleased to accept your books year round.If you have a large donation, please call ahead to facilitate unloading the books at the old firehouse.
We can you give a tax card for a charitable donation. All sales benefit the Kent Memorial Library. We are always especially in need of current fiction, including children's books, jigsaw puzzles, movies on DVD, music and books on CDs, and non-fiction books. (there are particuar items we cannot accept, such as magazines, Reader's Digest condensed books, older textbooks, VCR tapes, encyclopedias, books which have a mildew odor, records, books on cassettes.)
Thank you so much for your donations! We can't do it without you!
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Help the Library, use AmazonSmile
The next time you are shopping at Amazon, they will donate 0.5% of the purchase price to Kent Library Association. Bookmark and support us every time you shop.
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Look to the Library for Your Summer Needs!
Traveling?
Check out as many audiobooks on CD as you need to get pleasantly to your destination. Adult, children and teen audios for families. Also, downloadable eBooks and audiobooks for your Kindle, iPad, iPhone, iPod, or other eDevice from Overdrive - our downloadables platform through our website.
Click here for the Overdrive area on our homepage.
Love to Garden?
Gardening Books and Seed Exchange. We have many gardening books and new this spring
our Kent Seed Library.
Going to the Beach or Staying at a Hotel? Check out our book sale for paperbacks and reasonably priced hardbacks. Beach Book Paperbacks $1.50 each.
Programs.
Check our website for upcoming Children, Teen and Adult Programs.
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 The Library has initiated a new community resource. We have set up a seed saving area for garden enthusiasts and others willing to use and enjoy. Our initial seed offering is organic seed from High Mowing Seeds in Vermont. Patrons are welcome to take seed and donate saved seed as well. We hope to entice patrons to preserve local and heirloom seeds as well as provide a place for the gathering and sharing of growing enthusiasts. We encourage you to spread the word! If you know of any seed savers, we have seed envelopes for the taking. In the works are seed-saving brochures, new seed-saving books to lend, and in the near future some seed-saving workshops to educate patrons on the basics of proper seed saving as well as the importance of knowing invasives. |
The Kent Memorial Library's mission is to enrich the lives of individuals and
the community by providing materials, programs, and services to encourage
reading, learning and imagination. The Kent Memorial Library is located at
32 North Main Street, Kent, Connecticut.
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For more information go to the Library's
website.
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