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WELCOME TO SEPTEMBER @ THE LIBRARY!
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There's Still Room For You. Call to Make an Appointment.
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September is Library Card Sign-up Month!
September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when the American Library Association and libraries nationwide join together to remind parents, caregivers and students that signing up for a library card is the first step towards academic achievement and lifelong learning.
A public library card is a ticket to free educational resources and activities such as homework help, digital workshops for all-ages, STEAM programs/activities, book clubs, family storytimes and game nights.
A library card also provides access to a variet y of digital media, including ebooks. Recent figures show more than 93 percent of public libraries offer ebooks and other digital content. According to OverDrive, more than 200 million checkouts of digital content at libraries was expected throughout 2016.
If you haven't been to your local library lately, September is a great time for a visit. |
JUNIOR ROOM EVENTS
WEEKLY EVENTS FOR CHILDREN
Tuesday, September 5, 12, 19, 26 at 10:45 a.m. Rhythm and Rhyme.
Sing-alongs, finger plays, puppets and more! For kids ages 0-3 with a caregiver. No registration necessary. Not a drop off.
Thursday, September 7, 14, 21, 28 at 12:30 p.m. Lunch Bunch.
Bring along a picnic lunch and enjoy stories and a craft. All ages. No registration necessary. Not a drop off.
Monday, September 11, 18, 25 at 3:30 p.m. LEGO Club For Grades 3 and Up.
Come enjoy our collection! Not a drop off. Please register.
Tuesday, September 12, 19, 26 at 3:30 p.m. LEGO Club For Grades 3 and Under.
Come enjoy our collection. Please register. Not a drop off.
SEPTEMBER FOR CHILDREN
Friday, September 8 at 3:30 p.m. Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Meeting. The Teen Advisory Board will have its first meeting of the school year. Come make your voice heard for event planning and collection development. Grades 5 and up ONLY. Please register.
Friday, September 15 at 7:00 p.m. Harry Potter Game Night! Harry Potter fans, this one's for you! First we'll sort you into houses and then have an awesome game of Quidditch outside. Then we'll return to the library for a potions class and other Hogwarts fun. Please register. This is for kids in grades 5 and up only!
Saturday, September 16 at 10:30 a.m. Play-dough Story Hour. Stories, a snack, and a chance to build with and make your own play-dough. You can even take it home when you're done. Please register. Ages 2-9. Not a drop off.
Monday, September 25 at 3:30 p.m. Intermediate Nutmeg Discussion Group. Book Scavenger by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman. Please register.
Wednesday, September 27 from 1:30-3:00 p.m. KCS Half-Day Special. It's a half day at KCS so come down to the Library for an afternoon of fun! This month it's Game Fest with board games galore. Drop off for kids in K-5th is only available with pre-registration. All ages. Please register.
Friday, September 29 at 3:30 p.m. Teen Nutmeg Discussion Group. I Am Princess X by Cherie Priest. Please register.
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Friday, September 1 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. Kent Knitters.
Come knit with all levels of knitters.
Reading Room. Drop-ins Welcome.
Saturday, September 2 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Gentle Chair Yoga.
Gentle Chair Yoga with Meditation with Barrie Kavasch.
Saturday, September 2 from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. One-on-One Tech Advice.
Need help with your iPad, iPhone, or Mac? Have questions about: iCloud, iTunes, your Apple ID, Siri, Apps, viruses - or something else? Let our technology tutor and former Apple store specialist allow you the opportunity to get individualized one-on-one instruction. These practical, hands-on sessions are designed to help you solve problems, learn new techniques, and discover tips and tricks. Bring your iPhone, iPad, MacBook - and your questions! Please call to register. Only room for 4-5 registrants.
Sunday, September 3 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Annual Book Sale.*
Monday, September 4 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Annual Book Sale.*
Wednesday, September 6 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. Kent Knitters.
Come knit with all levels of knitters.
Reading Room. Drop-ins Welcome.
Friday, September 8 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. Kent Knitters.
Come knit with all levels of knitters.
Reading Room. Drop-ins Welcome.
Saturday, September 9 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Gentle Chair Yoga.
Gentle Chair Yoga with Meditation with Barrie Kavasch.
Monday, September 11 at 2:00 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.
Wednesday, September 13 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. Kent Knitters.
Come knit with all levels of knitters.
Reading Room. Drop-ins Welcome.
Thursday, September 14 from 5:00 to 6:15 p.m. Fall Book Discussion Series: Keep Calm, Carry On? England's Twentieth Century Wars.
This month's book is
Regeneration
by Pat Barker. Please Register.
Friday, September 15 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. Kent Knitters.
Come knit with all levels of knitters.
Reading Room. Drop-ins Welcome.
Saturday, September 16 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Gentle Chair Yoga.
Gentle Chair Yoga with Meditation with Barrie Kavasch.
Saturday, September 16 from 10:00 to 5:00 p.m. Annual Book Sale.*
Sunday, September 17 from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. Annual Book Sale.*
Wednesday, September 20 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. Kent Knitters.
Come knit with all levels of knitters.
Reading Room. Drop-ins Welcome.
Friday, September 22 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. Kent Knitters.
Come knit with all levels of knitters.
Reading Room. Drop-ins Welcome.
Saturday, September 23 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Gentle Chair Yoga
. Gentle Chair Yoga with Meditation with Barrie Kavasch.
Saturday, September 23 Quiz Night.Doors Open at 6:00 p.m.
Kent Firehouse, 28 Maple Street, Kent. Join Us for Quiz Night 2017!!!!!!Form a team of 4 and give it a name. $50 per team or $60 at the door plus a bottle of wine. Must be 18 years of age or above. We encourage preregistration.
Wednesday, September 27 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Kent Knitters.
Come knit with all levels of knitters.
Reading Room. Drop-ins Welcome.
Friday, September 29 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. Kent Knitters.
Come knit with all levels of knitters.
Reading Room. Drop-ins Welcome.
Saturday, September 30 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Gentle Chair Yoga
. Gentle Chair Yoga with Meditation with Barrie Kavasch.
Saturday, September 30 from 10:00 to 5:00 p.m. Annual Book Sale.*
* Our outdoor annual book sale carries 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.) All proceeds benefit the Kent Memorial Library.
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The Kent Seed Library has had a great season! Many patrons have taken advantage of the seed varieties available. Now the time has come to replenish the heirloom seed supply for next year! Here are a few guidelines:
If patrons have borrowed seeds, they are not obligated to donate seeds. However donations are appreciated to keep the Seed Library self-sustaining. Consider returning twice the amount borrowed to keep the drawers full. Make sure the seeds are dry and clean of particles prior to donating.
When donating borrowed or self-grown seeds, please include the name of plant, variety of plant, and year harvested. Pre-made envelopes are available at the seed library, but seeds can be donated in whatever bags patrons have available as long as bags are labeled.
Remember to sign in the Seed Binder so we can keep track of the seed library usage. Commercial seeds can be donated as long as they are not GMO. They must be heirloom or open-pollinated. Heirloom/open-pollinated seeds can also be purchased online @ Seed Savers Exchange and Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds.
In addition we are pursuing seed donations from seed companies. Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company has kindly donated 26 packets of heirloom seeds!
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Labor Day Weekend Hours:
Friday: 12-5 * Saturday: 10-5 * Sunday: 11-5 * Monday: 10-5
SEPTEMBER HOURS:
(beginning Sept. 9)
Saturday: 10-5 * Sunday: 12-5
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Remember, we are always looking for Volunteers! Volunteers are needed to do tasks such as: Set Up, Book Sorting, Book Pricing, Table Stocking, Opening & Closing (tarping) and more. Please email Dori Smith 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 particular items we cannot accept, such as magazines, Reader's Digest condensed books, older textbooks, VCR tapes, encyclopedias, books which have a mildew odor, books on cassettes.)
Thank you to all, we couldn't do any of it without you!
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Want to be the first to know what new books and movies the Library has added to the collection each week? Sign up for Wowbrary and receive a weekly email at no charge! Follow the link to sign up.
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We have family passes to local museums and state parks.
Some allow free entrance and others reduced rates.
Call the Circulation Desk at 860.927.3761 to reserve a pass.
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It's not too late to join or renew your 2017 membership!
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UPCOMING EVENTS FOR CHILDREN
Monday, October 2 at 3:30 p.m. LEGO Club For Grades 3 and Up.
Come enjoy our collection! Not a drop off. Please register.
Tuesday, October 3 at 3:30 p.m. LEGO Club For Grades 3 and Under.
Come enjoy our collection. Please register. Not a drop off.
Tuesday, October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 at 10:45 a.m. Rhythm and Rhyme.
Sing-alongs, finger plays, puppets and more! For kids ages 0-3 with a caregiver. No registration necessary. Not a drop off.
Thursday, October 5, 12, 19, 26 at 12:30 p.m. Lunch Bunch.
Bring along a picnic lunch and enjoy stories and a craft. All ages. No registration necessary. Not a drop off.
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR ADULTS
The exhibit runs from September 1 to October 31.
Wednesday, October 4 at 6:30 p.m. A Glimpse of India: An Intercultural Experience presented by Valentin Dumitrascu, Head of History Department at Marvelwood School. Special program presented by Kent Memorial Library & United Nations Association of Connecticut. There will be a reception following the presentation. Free and Open to the Public. Please register.
Friday, October 6 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. Kent Knitters. Come knit with all levels of knitters. Reading Room. Drop-ins Welcome.
Saturday, October 7 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Gentle Chair Yoga. Gentle Chair Yoga with Meditation with Barrie Kavasch.
Saturday, October 7 from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. One-on-One Tech Advice. Need help with your iPad, iPhone, or Mac? Have questions about: iCloud, iTunes, your Apple ID, Siri, Apps, viruses - or something else? Let our technology tutor and former Apple store specialist allow you the opportunity to get individualized one-on-one instruction. These practical, hands-on sessions are designed to help you solve problems, learn new techniques, and discover tips and tricks. Bring your iPhone, iPad, MacBook - and your questions! Please call to register. Only room for 4-5 registrants.
Sunday, October 8 from 12:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Annual Book Sale.*
Monday, October 9 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Annual Book Sale.*
Wednesday, October 11 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. Kent Knitters. Come knit with all levels of knitters. Reading Room. Drop-ins Welcome.
Friday, October 13 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. Kent Knitters. Come knit with all levels of knitters. Reading Room. Drop-ins Welcome.
Saturday, October 14 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Gentle Chair Yoga. Gentle Chair Yoga with Meditation with Barrie Kavasch.
Saturday, October 14 from 10:00 to 5:00 p.m. Annual Book Sale.*
Sunday, October 15 from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. Annual Book Sale.*
Wednesday, October 18 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. Kent Knitters. Come knit with all levels of knitters. Reading Room. Drop-ins Welcome.
Friday, October 20. The Library will have a Gilmore Girls Weekend activity, stay tuned.
Friday, October 20 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. Kent Knitters. Come knit with all levels of knitters. Reading Room. Drop-ins Welcome.
Saturday, October 21. The Library will have a Gilmore Girls Weekend activity, stay tuned.
Saturday, October 21 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Gentle Chair Yoga. Gentle Chair Yoga with Meditation with Barrie Kavasch.
Saturday, October 21 at 10:00 a.m. Poetry & Journaling. Bring journal and come join a small writing circle to develop your creativity. Share poetry and writing ideas. The workshop is led by author/illustrator E. Barrie Kavasch, who has published four books of poetry, her most recent volume is ShamanSongs: Life ShapeShifting Into Poetry. Please register. Donation: $20 per class.
Saturday, October 21 from 10:00 to 5:00 p.m. Annual Book Sale.*
Saturday, October 21 at 1:00 p.m. Chess @KML. Come enjoy playing chess whenever the library is open, or bring your own pieces and a friend to play outside in the library chess court... anytime. Chess players gather here, especially, on the third Saturday. Inside or Out.
Wednesday, October 25 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. Kent Knitters. Come knit with all levels of knitters. Reading Room. Drop-ins Welcome.
Friday, October 27 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. Kent Knitters. Come knit with all levels of knitters. Reading Room. Drop-ins Welcome.
Saturday, October 28 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Gentle Chair Yoga. Gentle Chair Yoga with Meditation with Barrie Kavasch.
Saturday, October 28 at 2:30 p.m. Timely Topics in Healthcare: A Four-part Series. Diabetes: Our Journey to Our Health presented by Anne Bernardin, Simple Organizing Solutions of Bondsville, MA. Join us for this series about health in the Reading Room sponsored by Prism Health Advocates. Please call to register.
* Our outdoor annual book sale carries 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.) All proceeds benefit the Kent Memorial Library.
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Annual Book Sale.
Our outdoor annual book sale carries 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.) All proceeds benefit the Kent Memorial Library. Open Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays. Check the Library's website for hours.
2017 Car Raffle
. The Kent Memorial Library has chosen a 1998 Porsche Boxster as this year's annual fund raising raffle car. This arena red with gray interior has very low mileage. Tickets are $20. Raffle tickets are being sold in the Library and during the annual Library Book Sale. The car will be parked in front of the Library. The winning ticket will be drawn on at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 29 at the conclusion of the 41st Annual Kent Pumpkin Run. Information is available on the Library's website. Ticket holders need not be present to win.
Chess.
Our chess boards and tables, inside and out are open to young and old, beginners to advanced. Team combinations are encouraged - for instance, grandparent and parent-child, co-workers, friends. All are welcome to use our chess equipment.
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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If you would like to sponsor one of these items, please come in or send a donation to the Kent Memorial Library, P.O. Box 127, Kent, CT 06757.
THANK YOU!
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CROSS-COUNTRY DIAPER DRIVE FOR TEXAS
 Anne McAndrew of Annie Bananie and her son, Woody are collaborating on a cross-country diaper drive for our neighbors in Texas. He lives in Austin, TX. Again and again we hear how diapers are a real need in the flooded areas, so if you could drop off a package of baby or adult diapers and $1.00 to help with shipping costs, she will get them to Woody, who will in turn, get them to those in need. Drop them off at Annie Bananie General,
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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.
To register call 860.927.3761,
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