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WELCOME TO THE LIBRARY!  September 7-12, 2020 
For more information email: [email protected]  

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, September 14 at 3:30 p.m. Zine Workshop Pre-Recorded Facebook Video & Challenge. Zines are DIY magazines. They can be found in a variety of formats and explore every topic under the sun. If you have paper and something to say, you can make a zine. Join Mrs. Sam as she explores Zines and makes one of her own. Grades 5th and up. Please register in advance to pick up materials.

Tuesday, September 15 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, September 16 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, September 17 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, September 17 at 7:00 p.m. Book Talk with Kent resident John Milnes Baker. Join us as John discusses his recently published book The Case for Edward de Vere as the real William ShakespeareOn Zoom. Please register for login information.

Friday, September 18 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, September 19 at 10:30 a.m. Story Hour: Dinosaurs! Outside! Read books and do a fun dino craft with Mrs. Sam outside on the green behind the visitor's center. All ages. Please register.

Tuesday, September 22 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, September 23 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, September 23 at 2:00 p.m. Outdoors Program! Easy Leaf Printing on Rocks Art Program!
This leaf printing on rocks art project is such a fun and easy fall craft that kids will love. Individual craft kits will be made available. Location: behind the Visitor Center. All ages. Registration required. 

Thursday, September 24 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.
 
Friday, September 25 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, September 25 at 3:30 p.m. TAB "afterschool" Duct Tape Pencil Pouch. Pre-recorded Facebook Video. Have your pencil keeping practices on point with this stylish workshop, duct tape pencil pouches with Mrs. Sam! Grades 5 and up. Register in advance for materials!
LATER IN SEPTEMBER & EARLY OCTOBER:

Monday, September 28 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.

Wednesday, September 30 at 7:00 p.m. Virtual Book Talk & Signing. Join Kent author Sergio Troncoso as he discusses his new book A Peculiar Kind of Immigrant's Son. On Zoom. Please register for login information. Co-sponsored by House of Books. To order books: houseofbooksct.com

Friday, October 2 at 7:00 p.m. Virtual Music Access. KML is excited to offer a fall filled with coffeehouse style music on the first Friday of each month in the comfort of your own home. These events showcase artists residing in or with strong ties to Connecticut. The artists will be performing Americana, Folk, Country-inspired genres. Tonight's guests are The KC Sisters. What sets them apart from any other group of musical siblings or indie bands is their musical diversity, transcendent ease with three and four part harmonies, and the fact that each sister is a multi-talented vocalist and musician skilled in a variety of instruments. Their shows include multi-harmonized vocals, country fiddling, A Capella hymns, pop, jazz, standards, country and original music. On Zoom. Please register for login information.

"There are so many wonderful things  
to stream!"

Have you tried our new free streaming video service? 

Look for this button on our website. The service is 
available to card holders


Beginning in September, we will be returning to 5 hoopla borrows a month so we can offer a wider variety of streaming options through different platforms.
(one new platform is RBDigital see above).

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.


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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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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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.