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In Case You Missed Last Week's
TWO RECENT ADULT PROGRAMS
Sergio Troncoso Book Talk: Wednesday, September 30 and
Virtual Music Access - The KC Sisters: Saturday, October 2
 
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Did you know you can find recordings of the
recent adult programs right here?
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A SPECIAL INVITATION TO THE KML COMMUNITY You are invited you to celebrate National Coming Out Day with us on October 11th at 3PM EDT by attending a historic virtual conversation. The panel, made up of national LGBTQ activists, will discuss landmark successes for the LGBTQ community and chart the remaining hurdles. We are grateful to be able to offer the KML community a FREE promotion code to register for the event: PITH2020
(use PITH2020 as the FREE promotion code when registering)
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WELCOME TO THE LIBRARY! October 5-10, 2020
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Art Exhibits: By the Sea by Kent artist Christine Lombardi. The exhibit can be seen in the Gallery from September 2 through October 30.
Monday, October 5 at 3:30 p.m. TAB & Book Club on Zoom. Come help plan new programs and suggest new materials for the library! We also will be discussing our Book Group book- title TBA. Grades 5 and up only. Please register on our website for Zoom meeting code.
Tuesday, October 6 at 10:30 a.m. Rhythm and Rhyme. Sing-alongs, finger plays, puppets and more! For kids ages 0-3 with a caregiver. Join Ms. Abigail on Zoom.
Wednesday, October 7 at 10:30 a.m. Baby Group in the Grass. Sing-alongs, finger plays, puppets and more! For kids ages 0-3 with a caregiver. Join Ms. Abigail in a shady spot under trees behind the Visitor Center. Registration required. Capped at 12 families. Adults must wear face mask or shield.
Wednesday, October 7 at 7:00 p.m. Virtual Book Talk & Signing. Join Washington author and renowned actor, casting director, producer and former president of Warner Brothers Television Alan Shayne with LGBT books & movie reviewer Dr. Amos Lassen as they discuss his new book The Rain May Pass. Co-sponsored by House of Books. On Zoom. Please register for login information.
Thursday, October 8 at 12:30 p.m. Outdoor Program! LUNCH BUNCH! Bring your lunch, listen to stories and enjoy a fun craft. Location: behind the Visitor Center. All ages. Please register.
Thursday, October 8 from 5:00 to 6:15 p.m. Fall Book Discussion Series: 75 Years of Writing by Blacks, A Sampler. In tune with our times, the fall book discussion group will look into four novels that cover aspects of the Black experience in the United States from the end of WWII to the present. Over this time span, the language to describe our subject has shifted from Negro, to African-American, to the present discussion of black v. Black, white v. White. How much else has changed? Each of these novels has something to say on that subject. This month's book is Sula by Toni Morrison. Betty Krasne, Ph.D., a writer and retired professor of literature who lives in Kent, leads the discussions. On Zoom. Please register so the Library will know how many books to round up. To register call the Library at 860.927.3761.
Friday, October 9 at 3:30 p.m. Book Art! Pre-Recorded Facebook Video & Challenge. Paint beautiful watercolors on the pages of old, discarded books with Mrs. Sam! Grades 5 and up. Please register in advance to pick up materials.
Tuesday, October 13 at 10:30 a.m. Rhythm and Rhyme. Sing-alongs, finger plays, puppets and more! For kids ages 0-3 with a caregiver. Join Ms. Abigail on Zoom.
Wednesday, October 14 at 10:30 a.m. Baby Group in the Grass. Sing-alongs, finger plays, puppets and more! For kids ages 0-3 with a caregiver. Join Ms. Abigail in a shady spot under trees behind the Visitor Center. Registration required. Capped at 12 families. Adults must wear face mask or shield.
Thursday, October 15 at 12:30 p.m. Outdoor Program! LUNCH BUNCH! Bring your lunch, listen to stories and enjoy a fun craft. Location: behind the Visitor Center. All ages. Please register.
Monday, October 19 at 3:30 p.m. STEAM TEAM: The Moon! Learn about the phases of the moon with Mrs. Sam and do some fun science activities. Grades 2 and up. This program will be held outdoors unless the weather is poor. Please register. In that case, it will be made available on Facebook Live.
Tuesday, October 20 at 10:30 a.m. Rhythm and Rhyme. Sing-alongs, finger plays, puppets and more! For kids ages 0-3 with a caregiver. Join Ms. Abigail on Zoom.
Tuesday, October 20 at 7:00 p.m. Virtual Book Talk & Signing. Join authors Jacob Soboroff & John Washington as they discuss their new books Separate: Inside an American Tragedy and The Dispossessed: A Story of Asylum and the US-Mexican Border and Beyond. Co-sponsored by House of Books. On Zoom. Please register for login information.
Wednesday, October 21 at 10:30 a.m. Baby Group in the Grass. Sing-alongs, finger plays, puppets and more! For kids ages 0-3 with a caregiver. Join Ms. Abigail in a shady spot under trees behind the Visitor Center. Registration required. Capped at 12 families. Adults must wear face mask or shield. Thursday, October 22 at 12:30 p.m. Outdoor Program! LUNCH BUNCH! Bring your lunch, listen to stories and enjoy a fun craft. Location: behind the Visitor Center. All ages. Please register.
Saturday, October 24 at 1:00 p.m. Outdoor Program! Halloween Story Hour! Halloween stories and a fun holiday craft. All ages. Registration required.
Monday, October 26 at 3:30 p.m. TAB & Book Club on ZOOM. Come help plan new programs and suggest new materials for the library! We also will be discussing our Book Group book- title TBA. Grades 5 and up only. Please register on our website for Zoom meeting code.
Monday, October 26 at 7:00 p.m. Virtual Book Talk & Signing. Join Morris author Stephen Drew as he discusses his new memoir Into the Thin, A Pilgrimage Walk Across Northern Spain. Co-sponsored by House of Books. On Zoom. Please register for login information.
Wednesday, October 28 at 2:00 p.m. ART UNDER THE TREES! Outdoor Program! Bats, Skeletons, and Ghosts, oh my! Join Ms. Abigail to make a fun Halloween art project. All ages. Registration required.
Thursday, October 29 and Thursday, November 5 at 7:00 p.m. Write The First Draft. A two-session workshop (on zoom) to generate new fiction will be led by author Sergio Troncoso. This writing workshop is for 12 participants. Please register to receive login information. (serious registrants only, please).
Saturday, October 31 at 1:00 p.m. Story Hour! Trick or Treat! Outdoor Program! Read books about trick or treating with Mrs. Sam and give your costume a practice run! Come all dressed up and you'll get a piece of candy! Make a cool Halloween craft. All ages. Registration required.
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Every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Sing-alongs, finger plays, puppets and more! For kids ages 0-3 with a caregiver. Join Ms. Abigail in a shady spot under trees behind the Visitor Center. Registration required. Capped at 12 families. Adults must wear face mask or shield.
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Calling All Gingerbread House Bakers
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Even though our outdoor book sale is not open, we have a big variety of used books for sale indoors. You can find recent bestsellers, cookbooks, art books etc. Call the Library for special requests if you're looking for something specific.
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Attention small business owners! Are you looking for COVID-19 advice? Click here.
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ONGOING INFORMATION
One-on-One Tech Advice Need help with your iPad, iPhone, or Mac? Our Apple expert, Michael, can be reached at [email protected].
More Tech Help Need help with any mobile phone, tablet, or e-reader including Kindle, Nook, Amazon Fire, Samsung, LG, and many other Android devices. Our all-device expert, Bryan, can be reached at [email protected].
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Calling all Readers! We are looking for your video or written book reviews and recommendations to share with our community of book lovers. All types of book reviews are welcome, children's to adults'! Email yours please.
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DID YOU KNOW:
Your membership can now be a recurring monthly contribution!
donation to keep your membership rolling throughout the year!
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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. All Children's programming for 2020 is sponsored by a
generous gift in honor of Allan Priaulx. The Kent Memorial Library is located at
32 North Main Street, Kent, Connecticut, 860-927-3761.
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