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COMING IN JULY!!!!!
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YOU MADE IT HAPPEN.
Thanks to all our loyal friends, in less than three weeks, the Matching Gift Campaign reached its goal of $60,000. With the additional match of $60,000, we have raised $120,000 and made up for the summer event revenue lost because of the risks of COVID-19.
Thanks to everyone
who pitched in.
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Opening JUNE 23rd!
The Library will be open for patrons to browse the collections, check in
and check out materials, use the computers, enjoy our periodicals and
shop for used books starting on Tuesday, June 23rd. You must make an appointment in advance to use the Library, and appointments will be
for 45 minutes starting every hour from 10-4 (with a short option at 5:00).
Masks are required for entry to the Library. You can make the
appointment by phone or
email. Program
s will still be held
Curbside service will continue to be available. Patrons can place holds
on their
accounts online, or by calling or emailing the Library.
When we have the items you
requested you will need to make
an appointment to pick them up.
Please sign up for Wowbrary to see what's new.
You can search the collection, there, too.
We are taking Book Sale donations also by appointment.
A phone call upon your arrival at appointment time is requested.
We are accepting books only during open hours.
Library hours are Monday-Friday, 10-5:30 and Saturday 10-4.
860.927.3761
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WELCOME TO THE LIBRARY! June 22-27, 2020
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Monday, June 22 at 3:30 p.m. Summer Reading is Beginning! Join Mrs. Sam on
Zoom
to celebrate the beginning of our summer reading program. This year, the theme is "Imagine Your Story"- folk tales, faerie tales and myths! Mrs. Sam will be reading some classic faerie tales and making groovy origami dragons! Summer reading bingo boards will be made available on our website, via email and at the library! All ages. Please register for login information.
Tuesday, June 23 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, June 24 at 3:30 p.m. Art & Science with Ms. Abigail: The Magic of Salt; The Power of Air Pressure; and The Pepper & Soap Experiment. All ages. Join Ms. Abigail on
Facebook as she demonstrates three fun and easy experiments using basic household items.
*** A list of ingredients and supplies can be found on our website's events calendar. ***
Thursday, June 25 at 12:30 p.m. Lunch Bunch! Animals at Night. Join Ms. Abigail via
Zoom as she reads stories about the animals that come out at night and what they are up to while we are sleeping, and also shares an easy and fun craft to make at home. All ages.
***A list of supplies can be found on our website's events calendar. ***
Thursday, June 25 at 7:00 p.m. Book Talk: Dancing Man: A Broadway Choreographer's Journey. Author Tom Santopietro will interview Kent resident, noted choreographer Bob Avian as they discuss their new book
Dancing Man: A Broadway Choreographer's Journey. Bob began his career as a dancer and was in more than a dozen Broadway shows including West Side Story and Funny Girl. On
Zoom. Please register for log in information.
Friday, June 26 at 2:00 p.m. Remote Writing in the Cyber World: Journaling in the Time of the Pandemic. Use your journal for self-guidance and expanded creativity while exploring the personal search for wisdom. Add laughter, happiness, positive energy and awareness. Enjoy poetry and music while writing about these things. Imagine what we can accomplish when we use some optimistic writing prompts. Let's begin to create and explore new ideas with Barrie Kavasch. Just email:
[email protected]
Saturday, June 27 at 10:30 a.m. Cinderella Story Hour! Join Mrs. Sam on
Zoom as she reads two versions of the Cinderella story and presents a challenge: to channel your inner faerie-god-mother and make a dress using nothing but recycling! All ages. Please register for log in information.
Monday, June 29 at 3:30 p.m. Zoom TAB Meeting & Book Club Come help plan new programs and suggest new materials for the library! Bring whatever you've been reading to share your review of it with the group. Grades 5 and up only. Please register on our website for
Zoom meeting code.
Tuesday, June 30 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.
Thursday, July 2 at 12:30 p.m. LUNCH BUNCH! Riverside Reptiles Summer Reading Kickoff ZOOM Party! This is our last virtual Lunch Bunch and it's going to be AMAZING! Riverside Reptiles will put an incredible 30 minute show with 5 live animals! In the theme of our Summer Reading Program, "Imagine Your Story" Riverside Reptiles will be telling us the stories of each animal we see. Learn about our reptilian friends and get some nifty activities you can do at home. Please register! We will send you the
Zoom information as soon as you do. All ages.
Thursday, July 2 at 2:00 p.m. SUMMER READING PRIZE DRAWING #1Art and Writing Pack! This summer reading prize pack includes an alligator stapler, cute notebooks, a drawing pad, color pencils, oil pastels, erasers shaped like macaroons and more!
Friday, July 3 at 2:00 p.m. Remote Writing in the Cyber World: Journaling in the Time of the Pandemic. Use your journal for self-guidance and expanded creativity while exploring the personal search for wisdom. Add laughter, happiness, positive energy and awareness. Enjoy poetry and music while writing about these things. Imagine what we can accomplish when we use some optimistic writing prompts. Let's begin to create and explore new ideas with Barrie Kavasch. Just email:
[email protected]
Friday, July 3 at 3:30 p.m. STEAM!-GALAXY JARS! Join Mrs. Sam in making a cool galaxy in a jar to explore Nebulae. You can register to receive a take & make kit for this craft or just assemble these materials at home: a glass jar with lid, cotton balls, a spoon or Popsicle stick, a plastic cup or bowl, paint of various colors and glitter. Tune in to
Facebook, where the video will be posted. Grades 5th and up.
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Between June 15 and July 31 donations made to Kent Memorial Library through @northwestctcf's
Northwest Corner Gives
will be matched up to our campaign goal. Make a donation, share with your friends, and help us reach our COVID-19 related fundraising goal.
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SUMMER READING
Monday, June 22 at 3:30 p.m. Summer Reading Begins! Join Mrs. Sam on Zoom to celebrate the beginning of our summer reading program. This year, the theme is "Imagine Your Story"- folk tales, faerie tales and myths! Mrs. Sam will be reading some classic faerie tales and making groovy origami dragons! Summer reading bingo boards will be made available on our website, via email and at the library! All ages. Please register for login information.
 Thursday, July 2 at 12:30 p.m. LUNCH BUNCH! Riverside Reptiles Summer Reading Kickoff ZOOM Party! This is our last virtual Lunch Bunch and it's going to be AMAZING! Riverside Reptiles will put an incredible 30 minute show with 5 live animals! In the theme of our Summer Reading Program, "Imagine Your Story" Riverside Reptiles will be telling us the stories of each animal we see. Learn about our reptilian friends and get some nifty activities you can do at home. Please register! We will send you the Zoom information as soon as you do. All ages.
Thursday, July 2 at 2:00 p.m. SUMMER READING PRIZE DRAWING #1 Art and Writing Pack. This summer reading prize pack includes an alligator stapler, cute notebooks, a drawing pad, color pencils, oil pastels, erasers shaped like macaroons and more!
Thursday, July 9 at 2:00 p.m. SUMMER READING PRIZE DRAWING #2 Puzzles, Books & Snoopy Pack. This pack includes an adorable Snoopy plush, a cute Snoopy book, a copy of Charlotte's Web by E.B. White, a copy of Kitten's First Full Moon by Kevin Henkes and a variety of puzzles!
Thursday, July 16 at 2:00 p.m. SUMMER READING PRIZE DRAWING #3 Legos & Game Pack. This pack has a Lego City toy, Multi-Level Snakes and Ladders, A Space Shot and a variety of other games!
Thursday, July 23 at 2:00 p.m. SUMMER READING PRIZE DRAWING #4 Arts & Crafts  Pack. Fake mustaches, a derby racer, an acrylic paint set and other nifty crafty things!
Thursday, July 30 at 2:00 p.m. SUMMER READING PRIZE DRAWING #5 Outdoor Fun Pack. This pack includes hacky sacks, paratroopers, a super soaker and other fun toys!
Wednesday, August 5 at 11:30 a.m. Pumpernickle Puppets Summer Reading Show Release! To wrap up our awesome summer reading program we have booked the talented puppeteer John McDonough of The Pumpernickle Puppet Company who will perform for us Sir George and The Dragon! His performance will be available virtually for a week and the link will be sent out to everyone to enjoy!
Thursday, August 6 FINAL SUMMER READING PRIZE DRAWING #6 Water Fun Pack. Water balloons, a super soaker and so much more
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Summer Reading Program for kids entering PreK-4th:
Summer Reading kicks off at the end of June with the first BINGO Board. Download the Board from our
website each week, fill in your Bingos by doing the tasks, and send it back for a chance to win one of 6 AMAZING raffle prizes. Prizes can be seen in the Children's Room or on our website. Each BINGO counts as one ticket, so get to it!
For more info.
Summer Reading Rewards for kids entering grades 5 and up:
Your program is a series of quests - accomplish 8 quests over the whole program and you will win a $25 gift card!
Click here for the Teen Log. There's more information on our
website - check it out and get questing!
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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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New eMail Address for the Junior Room:
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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'!
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Summer Sessions for High School Students
& Recent High School Graduates!
Marvelwood is pleased to offer free classes in a wide variety of academic and non-academic subjects
This is a rare opportunity to sample the
Marvelwood experience for free!
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Join us!
We're going to be
around for a while!
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Make a difference. Be a Friend to the Library.
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While the Library is closed, you will be allowed 8 check outs per month until we open (this is up from 5)
Click on logo to get started.
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DID YOU KNOW:
Your membership can now be a recurring monthly contribution! Just follow the
membership button and choose a recurring 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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