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Thank you to all the strollers who took a chance on this!
Good news, there's still time to take more chances.
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JUNIOR ROOM EVENTS
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Scavenger Hunt!
All throughout December we are having a Fantastic Beasts Scavenger Hunt! The beasts from the movie are hidden in the library and it is up to you to find them all! If you fill out the entire scavenger checklist by December 31st and turn it in at the library, you will be entered to win a fantastic prize!
Tuesday, December 4, 11, 18 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, December 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.
Wednesday, December 5 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Half-Day Special. Games, crafts, and fun! Please send your child with a bagged lunch or snack (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, December 13 at 3:30 p.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.
Thursday, December 20 at 3:30 p.m. TAB Meeting.
Grades 5 and up only.
Come help plan new programs and suggest new materials for the library! Please register.
Thursday, December 20 at 4:00 p.m. TAB Book Club.
Title TBA
. Grades 5 and up only. Please register.
Saturday, December 22 at 10:30 a.m. Holiday Story Hour!
We are celebrating the holidays with some festive stories, a snack, and a fun craft. All ages. Please register. Not a drop off.
Wednesday, December 26 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. LEGO Free Play!
Come enjoy our excellent collection! All ages. Please register. Not a drop off.
Thursday, December 27 at 12:30 p.m. Special Pajama Lunch Bunch!
It's our regular Lunch Bunch but with a twist! It's pajama day at the library, so make sure that you wear your favorite pajamas and come enjoy stories and a craft! All ages. Not a drop off.
Friday, December 28 at 11:00 a.m. Magician Chris Lengyel!
Prepare to be amazed by this "one-of-a-kind magician/illusionist!" All ages. Please register. Not a drop off.
Friday, December 28 at 7:00 p.m. Teen Quiz Night!
Put together a team of 4 friends and get ready for a great night! Pop culture and trivia will be the focus of this fun quiz. Snacks will be served and there will be prizes!!! Please register.
Grades 5 and up only!
Saturday, December 29 at 10:30 a.m. Board Game Fun!
Come drop in and enjoy our massive board game collection! We have all the favorites like Connect Four, Chutes and Ladders, and Candyland! All ages. Please register. Not a drop off.
Monday, December 31 at 10:30 a.m. New Year's Eve Story Hour!
Get ready to celebrate New Year's Eve! Stop by for some
stories, a snack, and a party craft. All ages. Please register. Not a drop off.
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 Art Exhibit: The Farm
by Dover Plains artist
Susan Hennelly.
The exhibit runs from November 1 to December 29
.
Saturday, December 1 Gentle Yoga.
NO CLASS.
Saturday, December 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 Ap
ple store specialist allow you the opportunity to get individualized one-on-one instruc
tion. 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, December 1 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Coyotes in Connecticut
at the Kent Town Hall, 41 Kent Green Boulevard.
The presentation by Paul Colburn focuses on the
history of coyotes in Connecticut, an overview of coyote habitat, diet, behav
ior, and reproduction. It also provides practical recommendations for optimum coexistence with our coyote population.
The presentation is suitable for ages 12 and up. Ther
e will be a suggested donation at the door of $5.00. Please register.
Saturday, December 1 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.
Wednesday, December 5 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.
K
ent Knitters.
Come knit with all levels of knitters.
Reading Room. Drop-ins Welcome.
Thursday, December 6 from 12:00
to 3:00 p.m. Kent Knitters.
Come knit with all levels of knitters.
Reading Room. Drop-ins Welcome.
Saturday, December 8 from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. Gentle Yoga.
The workshop is led by Certified Yoga & Ayurveda Teacher Claudia Saucy. You are required to register 24 hours in advance (minimum of 3 people). Call 860.927.3761. Donation: $10 per class.
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. 
Monday, December 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, December 12 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. Kent Knitters.
Come knit with all levels of knitters.
Reading Room. Drop-ins Welcome.
Wednesday, December 12 at 6:30 p.m. Book Talk & Signing: The Connecticut 169 Club.
Join Martin Podskoch and Marge Smith explore this newly published travel guide book about
every one of the 169 municipalities in the
state of Connecticut. This book will make a perfect holiday gift for anyone who lives in or loves to explore CT.
Free & open to the public.
Please register.
Thursday, December 13 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. Kent Knitters.
Come knit with all levels of knitters.
Reading Room. Drop-ins Welcome.
 Thursday, December 13 from 5:00 to 6:15 p.m. Fall Book Discussion Series: Into Africa.
This month's book is
Stay With Me
by Ayobami Adebayo
. It takes place from the 1980s to 2008 in Nigeria. The discussion is conducted by Betty Krasne, PhD, writer, professor emerita, and long time Kent resident. Please Register.
Saturday, December 15 from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. Gentle Yoga.
The workshop is led by Certified Yoga & Ayurveda Teacher Claudia Saucy. You are required to register 24 hours in advance (minimum of 3 people). Call 860.927.3761. Donation: $10 per class.
 Saturday, December 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: [email protected]
Wednesday, December 19 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. Kent Knitters.
Come knit with all levels of knitters.
Reading Room. Drop-ins Welcome.
Thursday, December 20 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. Kent Knitters.
Come knit with all levels of knitters.
Reading Room. Drop-ins Welcome.
Saturday, December 22 from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. Gentle Yoga.
NO CLASS.
Monday, December 24. Library Closed for Christmas Eve Day.
Tuesday, December 25. Library Closed for Christmas Day.
Wednesday, December 26 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. Kent Knitters.
Come knit with all levels of knitters.
Reading Room. Drop-ins Welcome.
Thursday, December 27 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. Kent Knitters.
Come knit with all levels of knitters.
Reading Room. Drop-ins Welcome.
Saturday, December 29 from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. Gentle Yoga.
NO CLASS.
Monday, December 31. New Year's Eve Day Open 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, January 1. Library Closed for New Year's Day.
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 DID YOU KNOW?
We have a nice assortment of magazines to enjoy in the Library's Reading Room. Each magazine subscription is donated to the Library by our generous supporters. In fact, you can see the donors name on each magazine you select.
We currently need a donor for a Consumer Reports
subscription.
A year's subscription is $30.00. If you are interested in funding this subscription please let us know.
Our patrons thank you!
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Make a difference. Be a Friend to the Library.
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Coming This January
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD:
AN EXPLORATION
Saturday, January 12 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. To Kill A Mockingbird: An Exploration Part 1*
Join this sure-to-be lively book discussion as we begin this 3-part series. It's free & open to the public. Join an expert panel of educators as they explore: Why was To Kill a Mockingbird voted by PBS viewers as their #1 Great American Read? Has the novel stood the test of time? How might the novel impact a young African American reader differently from a young white reader? Is Harper Lee's portrait of Alabama in the 1930s historically accurate? What are the novel's aesthetic strengths and weaknesses?
Please register.
Note: To get a copy of the book, please sign-up at the front desk or support Kent's Book Store - House of Books, 10 North Main Street, Kent. The audiobook is also available free for library cardholders on hoopla. Inquire at the Library if you need assistance using this service.
Saturday, January 19 at 3:00 p.m. To Kill A Mockingbird: An Exploration Part 2*
Book Talk & Signing: Why To Kill A Mockingbird Matters - What Harper Lee's Book and the Iconic American Film Mean to Us Today. Tom Santopietro, an author well-known for his writing about American popular culture, delves into the heart of the beloved classic and shows readers why To Kill a Mockingbird matters more today than ever before.
He traces the writing of the book and its ongoing appeal.
He also reveals the complete behind the scenes story of the film, from the earliest casting sessions to the choice of director and the three Oscars it won, to the 50th anniversary screening at the White House. He explores what makes the movie and Gregory Peck's unforgettable performance so captivating, and how, at the time of the film's release, Americans of every stripe wanted to believe that Atticus Finch reflected their own essential decency. Join us immediately following the Kent Library Association Annual Meeting at the Kent Town Hall, 41 Kent Green Boulevard for part two of the Library's series. His book will be available for purchase and signing. Free & open to the public. Please register.
Saturday, January 26 at 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 5:30) To Kill A Mockingbird: An Exploration Part 3
*
To Kill A Mockingbird
(Not Rated. 2 hr. 9 min.)
Join us for this 1962 classic film about Atticus Finch (Gregory Peck), a lawyer in the Depression-era South, who defends a black man (Brock Peters) against fabricated rape charges. The trial and other events expose his children to the evils of racism and stereotyping. Free & open to the public. Please register.
(snow date: Friday, February 1, 2019).
*Attend all 3 programs in this series and your name will be entered to win 2 tickets to the Broadway production of To Kill A Mockingbird with Jeff Daniels at Shubert Theatre, 225 West 44th Street, New York. Date to be announced.
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UPCOMING EVENTS FOR CHILDREN
Tuesday, January 8, 15, 22, 29 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, January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 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.
Wednesday, January 2 at 1:00 p.m. Movie Matinee! Toy Story (G).
For all ages, 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Please register.
Friday, January 4 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. LEGO Robotics!
For grades 3 and up. Come explore building and programming LEGO robots. Please register. Spaces are limited. Not a drop off for kids under 12.
Saturday, January 5 at 10:30 a.m. Teddy Bear Tea Party Story Hour!
Come enjoy stories, a snack, and a craft with your favorite stuffed animal or doll! Make sure you drop off your stuffed animal or doll the night before, so they can have a sleepover at the library! All ages. Please register. Not a drop off.
Thursday, January 17 at 3:30 p.m. STEM Challenge!
Grades 5 and up only.
Come help plan new programs and suggest new materials for the library! Please register.
Wednesday, January 23 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Half-Day Special.
Games, crafts, and fun! Please send your child with a bagged lunch or snack (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!**
Sunday, January 27 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Safe Sitter Babysitting Training!
Grades 6 and up ONLY!
Come learn important skills for child care, behavior management, emergency responses and running a small business. There is a $20 materials fee for the handbook. Please bring a bag lunch. Space is limited. Please register.
Thursday, January 31 at 3:30 p.m. TAB Meeting.
Grades 5 and up only.
Come help plan new programs and suggest new materials for the library! Please register.
Thursday, January 31 at 4:00 p.m. TAB Book Club. Title TBA
. Grades 5 and up only. Please register.
Saturday, February 2 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Take Your Child to The Library Day!! LEGO Free Play!
All ages. Come enjoy our excellent collection and see what the library has to offer! Please register. Not a drop off.
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR ADULTS
Art Exhibit: In Living Color by Cornwall artist
Treasa Pattison.
The exhibit runs from January 5 to February 27
.
Wednesday, January 2 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. Kent Knitters.
Come knit with all levels of knitters.
Reading Room. Drop-ins Welcome.
Thursday, January 3 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. Kent Knitters.
Come knit with all levels of knitters.
Reading Room. Drop-ins Welcome.
Saturday, January 5 from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. Gentle Yoga.
The workshop is led by Certified Yoga & Ayurveda Teacher Claudia Saucy. You are required to register 24 hours in advance (minimum of 3 people). Call 860.927.3761. Donation: $10 per class.
Saturday, January 5 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.
Wednesday, January 9 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. Kent Knitters.
Come knit with all levels of knitters.
Reading Room. Drop-ins Welcome.
Thursday, January 10 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. Kent Knitters.
Come knit with all levels of knitters.
Reading Room. Drop-ins Welcome.
Saturday, January 12 from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. Gentle Yoga.
The workshop is led by Certified Yoga & Ayurveda Teacher Claudia Saucy. You are required to register 24 hours in advance (minimum of 3 people). Call 860.927.3761. Donation: $10 per class.
Saturday January 12 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.
Saturday January 12 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. CTV192 Program.
More information to follow.
Reading Room.
Free & open to the public.
Please register.
Saturday, January 12 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. To Kill A Mockingbird: An Exploration Part 1
B
ook Discussion.
Monday, January 14 from 2:00 to 3:30 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, January 16 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. Kent Knitters.
Come knit with all levels of knitters.
Reading Room. Drop-ins Welcome.
Thursday, January 17 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. Kent Knitters.
Come knit with all levels of knitters.
Reading Room. Drop-ins Welcome.
Saturday, January 19 from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. Gentle Yoga.
The workshop is led by Certified Yoga & Ayurveda Teacher Claudia Saucy. You are required to register 24 hours in advance (minimum of 3 people). Call 860.927.3761. Donation: $10 per class.
Saturday, January 19 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: [email protected]
Saturday, January 19 at 2:00 p.m. Kent Library Association Annual Meeting.
The Kent Library Association, the operating entity of the Kent Memorial Library, will hold its annual meeting at the
Kent Town Hall, 41 Kent Green Boulevard
. On the agenda is a review of highlights from 2018 and an election of new board members to fill a number of expiring terms. The public is invited to attend.
Saturday, January 19 at 3:00 p.m. To Kill A Mockingbird: An Exploration Part 2
Book Talk & Signing: Why To Kill A Mockingbird Matters - What Harper Lee's Book and the Iconic American Film Mean to Us Today with Tom Santopietro.
Monday, January 21 Library Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Wednesday, January 23 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. Kent Knitters.
Come knit with all levels of knitters.
Reading Room. Drop-ins Welcome.
Thursday, January 24 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. Kent Knitters.
Come knit with all levels of knitters.
Reading Room. Drop-ins Welcome.
Saturday, January 26 from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. Gentle Yoga.
The workshop is led by Certified Yoga & Ayurveda Teacher Claudia Saucy. You are required to register 24 hours in advance (minimum of 3 people). Call 860.927.3761. Donation: $10 per class.
Saturday, January 26 at 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 5:30) To Kill A Mockingbird: An Exploration Part 3 To Kill A Mockingbird
(
Not Rated. 2 hr. 9 min.)
(snow date: Friday, February 1, 2019).
Wednesday, January 30 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. Kent Knitters.
Come knit with all levels of knitters.
Reading Room. Drop-ins Welcome.
Thursday, January 31 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. Kent Knitters.
Come knit with all levels of knitters.
Reading Room. Drop-ins Welcome.
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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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: The Farm
by Dover Plains artist Susan Hennelly. The exhibit runs from November 1 to December 29.
hoopla.
Kent Memorial Library card holders can download the free hoopla digital mobile app on their
Android or Apple Product 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.
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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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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