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IN APRIL-JUNE:
Art Exhibits:
A Medley of Landscapes by Monday Morning Group & Other Artists. Exhibit on display in the Gallery from March 1 to April 30. Featuring work by Karen Bahrenburg, Julie Czerenda, Dorli Di Gregorio, Kathy Flynn, Janet Greco, Kathy L'Hommedieu, Sue Lopardo, Melinda Melycher, Lucy Pierpont, Heather Scofield, Carla Shere, Samantha Steinmetz, Deana Tierney May, Estelle Trabucco.
Intercepting Sunshine by Shannon Blanton. Exhibit on display in the Gallery from May 2 to June 30. Art Reception on Saturday, June 8 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Open to the Public. Please register.
Tuesdays – Rhythm and Rhyme for 0-3s at 10:30 a.m. In the Junior Room.
Wednesdays - Rhythm & Rhyme for 0-3s at 10:30 a.m. In the Junior Room.
Thursdays – Lunch Bunch Storytime at 12:30 p.m. Three stories and a craft in the Junior Room.
THIS WEEK:
Tuesday, April 30 at 6:00 p.m. Connecticut Cryptids: A Field Guide to the Weird & Wonderful Creatures of the Nutmeg State. Join Kent Memorial Library and House of Books for an author talk with the book's artist Valerie Ruby-Omen and the author Patrick Scalisi. Connecticut has no shortage of cryptid tales. Chances are good that you’ve heard about the Black Dog of the Hanging Hills in Meriden or the Winsted Wildman of Winchester and Barkhamsted. But these are only a few of the mythical creatures that call Connecticut home. Reading Room. Free & Open to the Public. Please register.
Thursday, May 2 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. In the News: Conversations. Hungry for intelligent discussion on the events of the day? Then this open discourse program is for you. We meet the first and third Thursdays of each month in the Reading Room at Kent Memorial Library. The group sets the agenda. Moderated by Rick Levy. Free and Open to the Public. Please email to register.
Friday, May 3 at 9:30 a.m. French Fridays. Join us on the first Friday of every month for a French Conversation Group at the Library. Reading Room. Free & Open to the Public. Please register.
Saturday, May 4 at 11:00 a.m. Puppy Storytime. Join Lee Sohl and her dogs for storytime! We will be meeting in the Junior Room. Children of all ages are welcome to participate. Registration appreciated, please call or email to register, or register online.
Saturday, May 4 at 11:00 a.m. Trees of Kent: Special program with Kent Tree Warden, Bruce Bennett to kick off Kent's Spring Fest. Bruce will explain why our small town has a tree warden, what he does, and why it is important! Reading Room. Free & Open to the Public. Please register.
Saturday, May 4 from 12:00 to 2:00 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 - call 860.927.3761. Only room for 4-5 registrants. 30-minute sessions. APPLE PRODUCTS ONLY.
Saturday, May 4 from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. Book Sale Preview. Browse a table of books to preview our upcoming summer book sale.
Saturday, May 4 at 2:00 p.m. “May the Fourth Be With You” Star Wars Themed Activities for Kids of All Ages: Lightsaber Making, Trivia, Crafts, and more! Join us for an afternoon of adventure in the Junior Room. Registration appreciated, please call or email to register, or register online.
NEXT WEEK:
Thursday, May 9 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Spring Book Discussion Series: Displacement. This Spring we will take up the theme of Displacement on an international scale. On the list for Spring are four twenty-first century novels that examine historical events from the nineteenth, twentieth, and twenty-first century that echo across time. Although all the novels have been written since 2011, the events have deeper roots. The stories are unified as a geography of personal and national suffering and loss. This month's book is In the Country of Others by Leila Slimani. The discussion is conducted by Betty Krasne, PhD., writer, professor emerita, and longtime Kent resident. Free and open to the public. On Zoom. To register and reserve books call 860-927-3761 or email.
Thursday, May 9 at 6:30 p.m. Get a Grip on Your Business. Join us for an informal gathering. Mix and mingle with a community of like-minded local entrepreneurs while engaging in valuable discussion led by Meryl Simmons, business coach and local community member. In the Reading Room. Free & Open to the Public. Please register.
Saturday, May 11 at 11:00 a.m. Mother’s Day Storytime. Let’s celebrate Mother’s Day with some stories and make a handprint flower to give to a loved one. All ages are welcome to participate. We will be meeting behind the Visitor Center. Please call or email the Junior Room to register, as space and supplies are limited.
COMING UP IN MAY:
Tuesday, May 14 at 11:00 a.m. Aging and Balance Workshop with Emelie Gold and Virginia Billups. Please join us for a 60-minute Aging and Balance workshop tailored for adults aged 60 and older. Led by Emelie Gold, DPT, PT, a certified physical therapist specializing in vestibular and concussion therapy, the session will cover how gait and balance are affected by normal aging, and review tips/strategies to prevent falls. Following the talk, Virginia Billups, an exercise program leader certified by the Arthritis Foundation, will guide participants through an exercise routine. Gain confidence and independence while enhancing your knowledge on fall prevention. Come embrace a healthier lifestyle with us! Reading Room. Free & Open to the Public. Please register.
Thursday, May 16 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. In the News: Conversations. Hungry for intelligent discussion on the events of the day? Then this open discourse program is for you. We meet the first and third Thursdays of each month in the Reading Room at Kent Memorial Library. The group sets the agenda. Moderated by Rick Levy. Free and Open to the Public. Please email to register.
Thursday, May 16 at 3:30 p.m. TAB & Book Club. Want to get involved at the Library? Come to our Teen Advisory Board meeting and help us plan upcoming events! Book club book TBD. Grades 5 and up are welcome to join. Please call or email the Junior Room to register, or register online.
Thursday, May 16 at 6:30 p.m. The Dynasty: An Evening with Author Jeff Benedict. How was the Patriots dynasty built? And how did it last for two decades? In The Dynasty, acclaimed journalist Jeff Benedict provides richly reported answers in a sweeping account based on exclusive interviews with more than two hundred insiders—including team executives, coaches, players, players’ wives, team doctors, lawyers, and more—as well as never-before-seen recordings, documents, and electronic communications. JEFF BENEDICT is the bestselling author of seventeen non-fiction books and a former special features writer for Sports Illustrated and the Los Angeles Times. Co-sponsored by House of Books. In the Reading Room. Free & Open to the Public. Please register.
Saturday, May 18 at 11:00 a.m. Pollinator Storytime & DIY Bee House. Join us in the Junior Room for some stories about bees, birds, and pollinators, and build a home for wild bees to take home. Children of all ages are welcome to participate. Please call or email the Junior Room to register, or register online.
Friday, May 24 at 10:30 a.m. Spanish Storytime with Yaznic Mateos! Join us in the Junior Room for this special Storytime in Spanish. Children of all ages are welcome to participate. Registration appreciated, please call or email to register, or register online.
Friday, May 24 through Monday, May 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. SUMMER BOOK SALE OPENING WEEKEND! Click for more information.
CALLING ALL BAKERS! We need your help for the Junior Room’s Annual Memorial Day Bake Sale! Saturday, May 25 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. We need bakers, sellers, and shoppers, so if you can help raise money for the children and family programs you enjoy in Kent, please pitch in! Sign-ups to bake and work the table are at the library. Contact the Junior Room for details.
Friday, May 31 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. “Relief for Grief” Group. This is a community group for anyone who has experienced a loss, is feeling grief, or grieving. Grief is a natural emotional and physical response to loss. Every person reacts differently and it may be expressed in many ways. This group is neither traditional therapy nor counseling, per se, but it is a safe supportive space where people can come together, speak about their loss, explore their emotions and thoughts, if it is the right time and place for them to do so. Held the last Friday of every month in the Library Reading Room. Free & Open to the Public. Please register.
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