WELCOME TO THE LIBRARY!
To register for any of the events listed, please do so by calling the
Library - 860-927-3761; by emailing - kmlinfo@biblio.org; by stopping
at the Library, or online at kentmemoriallibrary.org.

Local non-profits are joining forces to put together a fun event for the whole town's enjoyment. We'll have games, prizes, art activities, refreshments and more!  
Come down to the Golden Falcon Field right on  
Main Street on Saturday, September 1st from 12-3.
 



JUNIOR ROOM EVENTS

Tuesday, September 4, 11, 18, 25 at 10:30 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 6, 13, 20, 27 at 12:30 p.m. Lunch Bunch in the Junior Room. Bring along a picnic lunch and enjoy stories and a craft. All ages. No registration necessary. Not a drop off.
 
Saturday, September 1 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. First Annual Kent Carnival. Come one, come all to the first annual Kent Carnival at the Golden Falcon Field! The carnival is for all ages - children, teens, and parents alike! There will be a carnival sideshow, Touch-a-Truck, a bounce house, balloon animals, s'mores, root beer floats, and more! Make sure you come visit the TAB carnival game booths and win some awesome prizes! Golden Falcon Field, 20 North Main Street, Kent.
 
Saturday, September 15 at 10:30 a.m. Fall Story Hour. Ages 2-9. Stories, a fun fall craft, and a snack. Please register. Not a drop off.
 
Monday, September 17 at 3:30 p.m. STEM Challenge! Grades K and up - We are going to be making indestructible bubbles and see just how strong they are! Please register. Not a drop off.

Friday, September 21 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Percy Jackson and the Olympians Night! Come enter the world of Rick Riordan! There will be a game of Camp Half-Blood Capture the Flag, Percy Jackson trivia, battle shield making, and more! Grades 5 and up only. Please register.
 
Wednesday, September 26 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Half-Day Special.
Games, crafts, and fun! Please send your child with a bagged lunch (no peanut products allowed). Drop off for kids in K-5 only available with pre-registration. Please register. The Junior Room will be closed for the duration of this program. **We cannot regulate what food is brought into the library. If your child has a specific food allergy please contact the Junior Room staff. Thank you!**  
 
Thursday, September 27 at 3:30 p.m. TAB Meeting. Grades 5 and up only. Come meet to plan events and work on library projects. Please register.
 
Thursday, September 27 at 4:00 p.m. TAB Book Club. Title TBA . Grades 5 and up only. Please register.

WELCOME TO SUMMER & FALL 2018!  
     
LABOR DAY WEEKEND HOURS:
Friday: 12-5 * Saturday: 10-5 * Sunday: 11-5 * Monday: 10-5

SEPTEMBER HOURS:  
Friday: 12-5 * Saturday: 10-5 * Sunday: 12-5
 
OCTOBER HOURS:
Saturday: 10-5 * Sunday: 12-5

COLUMBUS DAY WEEKEND HOURS: (Oct 6-8)
Saturday: 10-5 * Sunday: 12-5 * Monday: 10-5

GILMORE GIRLS FAN FEST WEEKEND HOURS: (Oct 19-21)
Friday: 12-5 * Saturday: 10-5 * Sunday: 12-5


ALL TIMES ARE WEATHER PERMITTING

If in doubt or for more information whether the sale is open call the
Library 860.927.3761 or visit kentmemoriallibrary.org

If you would like to volunteer or donate books please call the Library
or speak in person at the front desk. We gladly accept books all year round.
Please bring them to the Library when we are open.


Art Exhibit: A Rambling Brush by Gaylordsville artist Bill Merklein. This exhibit of paintings r uns from September 1 to October 29 .     
 
Saturday, September 1 from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m.  Gentle Therapeutic Yoga. The workshop is led by Certified Yoga & Ayurveda Teacher Claudia Saucy. Please register. Call 860.927.3761. Donation: $10 per class. Please bring your own yoga mat (the Library has a few to loan if you don't have one).
 
Saturday, September 1 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Annual Book Sale.

Saturday, September 1 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 - 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! Must register, o nly room for 4-5 registrants. 20-minute sessions. APPLE PRODUCTS ONLY.
 
Saturday, September 1 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.   First Annual Kent Carnival. Come one, come all to the first annual Kent Carnival at the Golden Falcon Field! The carnival is for all ages - children, teens, and parents alike! There will be a carnival sideshow, Touch-a-Truck, a bounce house, balloon animals, s'mores, root beer floats, and more! Make sure you come visit the TAB carnival game booths and win some awesome prizes! Golden Falcon Field, 20 North Main Street, Kent.
 
Sunday, September 2 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Annual Book Sale.

Monday, September 3 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Annual Book Sale.

Wednesday, September 5 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. Kent Knitters. Come knit with all levels of knitters. Reading Room. Drop-ins Welcome.

Thursday, 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 7 from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. Annual Book Sale.

Saturday, September 8 from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. Gentle Therapeutic Yoga. The workshop is led by Certified Yoga & Ayurveda Teacher Claudia Saucy. Please register. Call 860.927.3761. Donation: $10 per class. Please bring your own yoga mat (the Library has a few to loan if you don't have one).
 
Saturday, September 8 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Annual Book Sale.

Saturday, September 8 from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. More Tech Help. Mobile Technical Support. Bring any mobile phone, tablet, or e-reader including Kindle, Nook, Amazon Fire, Samsung, LG, and many other Android devices. Need help with your smart phone, tablet, or e-reader? Questions about apps, widgets, Google accounts, e-mail, viruses, and more? Bring your devices and your questions and receive one-on-one help learning how to solve your technology-related issues, and some tips and tricks to make your device easier to use! Please call to register. Only room for 4-5 registrants.
 
Sunday, September 9 from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. Annual Book Sale.
 
Monday, September 10 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. Free & open to the public. Please register.
 
Wednesday, September 12 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. Kent Knitters. Come knit with all levels of knitters. Reading Room. Drop-ins Welcome.
 
Thursday, September 13 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. Kent Knitters. Come knit with all levels of knitters. Reading Room. Drop-ins Welcome.
 
Friday, September 14 from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. Annual Book Sale.

Saturday, September 15 from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. Gentle Therapeutic Yoga. The workshop is led by Certified Yoga & Ayurveda Teacher Claudia Saucy. Please register. Call 860.927.3761. Donation: $10 per class. Please bring your own yoga mat (the Library has a few to loan if you don't have one).
 
Saturday, September 15 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Annual Book Sale.
 
Saturday, September 15 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Monthly Chess Club. The club 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. For more information email: daryl.bohning@mac.com
 
Saturday, September 15 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. The Evolution of Television News As I Lived It with Rick Levy. Join us for a review of television news from Edward R. Murrow and Walter Cronkite to Sean Hannity and Laura Ingraham. How did we get there? And what is the future? A registered news junkie, Kent resident, Rick Levy entered the world of television in 1950. His career spanned 60+ years. During that time, TV news changed from a reliable source of information to what it is today.  Free & open to the public. Please register.
 
Saturday, September 15 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Poetry & Music Night. Anyone who is interested in playing or reading his or her own or a favorite poem, is invited to join in or listen. Refreshments will be served. Reading Room. Please register.
 
Sunday, September 16 from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. Annual Book Sale.
 
Wednesday, September 19 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. Kent Knitters. Come knit with all levels of knitters. Reading Room. Drop-ins Welcome.
 
Wednesday, September 19 at 4:30 p.m. Book Talk & Signing with John Milnes Baker. John Baker will discuss and sign his newly released book American House Styles: a Concise Guide. Space is limited. Reading Room. Please register.
 
Thursday, September 20 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. Kent Knitters. Come knit with all levels of knitters. Reading Room. Drop-ins Welcome.
 
Thursday, September 20 from 5:00 to 6:15 p.m. Fall Book Discussion Series: Into Africa. This month's book is Dance of the Jakaranda by Peter Kimani. It takes place from the late 19th century to the 1960s in Kenya. The discussion is conducted by Betty Krasne, PhD, writer, professor emerita, and long time Kent resident. Please Register.

Friday, September 21 from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. Annual Book Sale.

Saturday, September 22 from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. Gentle Therapeutic Yoga. The workshop is led by Certified Yoga & Ayurveda Teacher Claudia Saucy. Please register. Call 860.927.3761. Donation: $10 per class. Please bring your own yoga mat (the Library has a few to loan if you don't have one).
 
Saturday, September 22 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Annual Book Sale.

Doors Open at 6:00 p.m. Kent Firehouse, 28 Maple Street, Kent. Join Us for Quiz Night 2018!!!!!!Form a team of 4 and give it a name. $50 per team or $60 at the door plus a bottle of wine. For further information, call the Library at 860.927.3761. Must be 18 years of age or above. We encourage preregistration either here or at the Library.

Sunday, September 23 from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. Annual Book Sale.
 
Wednesday, September 26 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. Kent Knitters. Come knit with all levels of knitters. Reading Room. Drop-ins Welcome.
 
Thursday, 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 28 from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. Annual Book Sale.

Saturday, September 29 from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. Gentle Therapeutic Yoga. The workshop is led by Certified Yoga & Ayurveda Teacher Claudia Saucy. Please register. Call 860.927.3761. Donation: $10 per class. Please bring your own yoga mat (the Library has a few to loan if you don't have one).
 
Saturday, September 29 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Annual Book Sale.
 
Saturday, September 29 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Opening Reception: A Rambling Brush by Gaylordsville artist Bill Merklein. This exhibit r uns from September 1 to October 29 .    
 
Sunday, September 30 from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. Annual Book Sale.

OUR SEED LIBRARY NEEDS REPLENISHING
Please remember to bring your seeds or  
left-over packets to our seed library.
(Organic and non-GMO seed please)
 

UPCOMING EVENTS FOR CHILDREN 
Tuesday, September 4, 11, 18, 25 at 10:30 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 6, 13, 20, 27 at 12:30 p.m. Lunch Bunch in the Junior Room. Bring along a picnic lunch and enjoy stories and a craft. All ages. No registration necessary. Not a drop off.
 
Tuesday, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 at 10:30 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 4, 11, 18, 25 at 12:30 p.m. Lunch Bunch in the Junior Room. Bring along a picnic lunch and enjoy stories and a craft. All ages. No registration necessary. Not a drop off.
 
Thursday, October 4 at 10:30 a.m. Afterschool Buddies! Younger kids will be paired up with older TAB kids to have an awesome afternoon doing crafts and playing games. Please Register. Not a drop off for kids under 10, parents must stay in the building but do not need to be a part of the program.
 
Wednesday, October 17 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Half-Day Special.
Games, crafts, and fun! Please send your child with a bagged lunch (no peanut products allowed). Drop off for kids in K-5 only available with pre-registration. Please register. The Junior Room will be closed for the duration of this program. **We cannot regulate what food is brought into the library. If your child has a specific food allergy please contact the Junior Room staff. Thank you!**  
 
Thursday, October 18 at 3:30 p.m. TAB Meeting. Grades 5 and up only. Come meet to plan events and work on library projects. Please register.

Thursday, October 18 at 4:00 p.m. TAB Book Club. Title TBA . Grades 5 and up only. Please register.
 
Wednesday, October 24 at 1:30 p.m. Movie Matinee. Hotel Transylvania (PG). All ages. It's an early dismissal for teacher conferences so we're showing this holiday classic. Parents who have KCS Parent/Teacher conferences may leave their children in the care of the Children's librarians with prior notification. You must register with the time of your conferences. Otherwise, not a drop off. Please register.
 
Friday, October 26 at 7:00 p.m. Teen Halloween Party! Pumpkin carving, Halloween games, candy, and more! Grades 5and up. Please register.
 
Saturday, October 27 at 10:30 a.m. Halloween Story Hour.   Ages 2-9. Stories, a spooky Halloween craft, and a snack. Please register. Not a drop off.  

UPCOMING EVENTS FOR ADULTS 
Art Exhibit: A Rambling Brush by Gaylordsville artist Bill Merklein. This exhibit of paintings r uns from September 1 to October 29 .  
 
Wednesday, October 3 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. Kent Knitters. Come knit with all levels of knitters. Reading Room. Drop-ins Welcome.
 
Thursday, October 4 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. Kent Knitters. Come knit with all levels of knitters. Reading Room. Drop-ins Welcome.
 
Saturday, October 6 from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. Gentle Therapeutic Yoga. NO CLASS.
 
Saturday, October 6 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Annual Book Sale.

Saturday, October 6 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 - 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! Must register, o nly room for 4-5 registrants. 20-minute sessions. APPLE PRODUCTS ONLY.

Sunday, October 7 from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. Annual Book Sale.

Monday, October 8 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Annual Book Sale.

Wednesday, October 10 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. Kent Knitters. Come knit with all levels of knitters. Reading Room. Drop-ins Welcome.
 
Thursday, October 11 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. Kent Knitters. Come knit with all levels of knitters. Reading Room. Drop-ins Welcome.
 
Saturday, October 13 from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. Gentle Therapeutic Yoga. The workshop is led by Certified Yoga & Ayurveda Teacher Claudia Saucy. Please register. Call 860.927.3761. Donation: $10 per class. Please bring your own yoga mat (the Library has a few to loan if you don't have one).

Saturday, October 13 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Annual Book Sale.

Saturday October 13 from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. More Tech Help. Mobile Technical Support. Bring any mobile phone, tablet, or e-reader including Kindle, Nook, Amazon Fire, Samsung, LG, and many other Android devices. Need help with your smart phone, tablet, or e-reader? Questions about apps, widgets, Google accounts, e-mail, viruses, and more? Bring your devices and your questions and receive one-on-one help learning how to solve your technology-related issues, and some tips and tricks to make your device easier to use! Please call to register. Only room for 4-5 registrants.
 
Sunday, October 14 from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. Annual Book Sale.

Wednesday, October 17 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. Kent Knitters. Come knit with all levels of knitters. Reading Room. Drop-ins Welcome.

Thursday, October 18 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. Kent Knitters. Come knit with all levels of knitters. Reading Room. Drop-ins Welcome.
 
Thursday, October 18 from 5:00 to 6:15 p.m. Fall Book Discussion Series: Into Africa. This month's book is Cry The Beloved Country by Alan Paton. It takes place in 1948 in South Africa. The discussion is conducted by Betty Krasne, PhD, writer, professor emerita, and long time Kent resident. Please Register.
 
Friday, October 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Annual Book Sale.

Saturday, October 20 from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. Gentle Therapeutic Yoga. The workshop is led by Certified Yoga & Ayurveda Teacher Claudia Saucy. Please register. Call 860.927.3761. Donation: $10 per class. Please bring your own yoga mat (the Library has a few to loan if you don't have one).
 
Saturday, October 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Annual Book Sale.
 
Saturday, October 20 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Gilmore Girls Fan Fest Meet & Greet. An event for Gilmore Girls Fan Fest registrants only. Reading Room.    
 
Sunday, October 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Annual Book Sale.
 
Wednesday, October 24 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. Kent Knitters. Come knit with all levels of knitters. Reading Room. Drop-ins Welcome.
 
Wednesday, October 24 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Financial Program TBA. Join us in the Reading Room, presented by Theresa Kung PhD & Katrina Luca, CPA. Free & open to the public. Please register.
 
Thursday, October 25 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. Kent Knitters. Come knit with all levels of knitters. Reading Room. Drop-ins Welcome.
 
Saturday, October 27 from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. Gentle Therapeutic Yoga. The workshop is led by Certified Yoga & Ayurveda Teacher Claudia Saucy. Please register. Call 860.927.3761. Donation: $10 per class. Please bring your own yoga mat (the Library has a few to loan if you don't have one).
 
Saturday, October 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Annual Book Sale.
 
Sunday, October 28 from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. Annual Book Sale.
 
Wednesday, October 31 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. Kent Knitters. Come knit with all levels of knitters. Reading Room. Drop-ins Welcome.


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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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Art Exhibit: A Rambling Brush by Gaylordsville artist Bill Merklein. This exhibit of paintings r uns from September 1 to October 29 .  
 
hoopla.  Kent Memorial Library card holders can download the free hoopla digital mobile app on their Android or IOS device or visit hoopladigital.com to begin enjoying thousands of titles - from major Hollywood studios, record companies and publishers - available to borrow 24/7, for instant streaming or temporary downloading to their smartphones, tablets and computers.    
 
2018 Car Raffle. The Kent Memorial will raffle a pristine 2003 BMW Z4 Roadster in a fund raising raffle project starting on Memorial Day. The sterling grey convertible has very low mileage, and includes five speed manual transmission, fuel injection, 2.5 liter, 184 horsepower and a six-cylinder engine. 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 28 at the conclusion of the 42nd Annual Kent Pumpkin Run. Information is available on the Library's website. Ticket holders need not be present to win.
 
Annual Book Sale. Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday. 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. (the sale is weather permitting, if in doubt, call the Library.) All proceeds benefit the Kent Memorial Library.
 
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.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ARLENE NIELSEN
for winning the Adult Reading Bag of Barbecue Items!!!!!!!! The KML book bag was filled with Summer Barbeque items including 2 $25.00 gift certificates.
 
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.
For more information go to the Library's website.
To register call 860.927.3761,
email kmlinfo@biblio.org or go to our online calendar.