The winners were chosen for The Great Gift Card Giveaway! John Christen of Kent, Dave Perugini of Thomaston, and David Poirier of Goshen were selected. Congrats to the winners and thanks to ALL who supported the Library by purchasing tickets.

WELCOME TO THE LIBRARY! October 26-31, 2026 

For more information email: kmlinfo@biblio.org  

or online at kentmemoriallibrary.org

IN OCTOBER & NOVEMBER:

Art Exhibits: Elsewhere: Photographs by Cedric Garaird. Exhibit on display in the Gallery from October 20 to December 30. Art Reception on Saturday, November 21, 2026 at 2:30 p.m.

THIS WEEK:

Tuesdays - Rhythm & Rhyme for 0-3s at 10:30 a.m. In the Junior Room.

Wednesdays - Rhythm & Rhyme for 0-3s at 10:30 a.m. Outside, weather permitting, or in the Junior Room.

Thursdays - Lunch Bunch Storytime at 12:30 p.m. In the Junior Room.

Thursday, October 29 at 6:00 p.m. Adult Spanish Conversation Group. Join us at the Library for casual conversation and refreshments led by Yaznic Mateos! Improve your Spanish and get to know other hispanophones in the community. All levels of Spanish are welcome. Reading Room. Free & Open to the Public. Please email to register.

Saturday, October 31 at 11:00 a.m. Halloween Storytime. Join us in the Junior Room for some slightly spooky Halloween stories and crafts! Family-friendly costumes are encouraged but not required. Children of all ages are invited to participate. Registration is appreciated. Please email the Junior Room to register us for more information or register online.

NEXT WEEK:

Wednesday, November 4 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Tween Advisory Board & Book Club, Grades 5+. Join us for our Tween Advisory Board Meeting & Book Club! We will be discussing Bridge to Terabithia, by Katherine Paterson. Students are invited to attend whether they’ve read the book or not. Want to get involved? Come discuss upcoming programs and make suggestions! Grades 5 and up are welcome to join. We will be meeting in the Junior Room. Please email the Junior Room to register us for more information or register online.

Thursday, November 5 at 6:30 p.m. Litchfield Distillery Tasting. Come learn from Litchfield Distillery, about their process and what differentiates their offerings. Complimentary sample tastings of their award-winning spirits will be available. Bottles of spirits will be available for purchase. Free & Open to the 21+ Public. Please register. 

Friday, November 6 from 6:00 to 7:45 p.m. Teen & Tween “Books to Movies” Movie Night: Bridge to Terabithia (PG, 2007). Grades 5+. Join us for movie night! There will be some snacks available, and teens and tweens are also welcome to bring peanut-free snacks to share. Grades 5 and above are welcome to join. We will be meeting in the Junior Room. Please email the Junior Room to register us for more information or register online.

Saturday, November 7 at 11:00 a.m. Puppy Storytime with Lee Sohl. Join Lee Sohl and one of her dogs for storytime! Children of all ages are welcome to participate. Registration is appreciated. Please email the Junior Room to register us for more information or register online.

COMING UP:

Monday, November 9 at 3:00 p.m. Senior Education Seminar. This seminar, hosted by Registered Nurse and Certified Senior Advisor Julie Cruz, on a range of topics, including: five signs a loved one might need home care services; assessing the best care option for your elderly relative - home care vs. assisted living community; how to pay for in-home senior care services in Connecticut; understanding Connecticut’s Adult Family Living/Foster Caregiver program: a potential lifeline for families; common myths about medical and non-medical home care (and what’s actually true); facts of Financial Insecurity Later in Life - how to use the Elder Index, a cost-of-living measure designed specifically for older adults; and exploring and accessing benefits for Veterans and their families during their golden years. Free & Open to the Public. Please register.

Monday, November 9 at 4:30 p.m. Medicare Advantage – What You Need to Know. This brief workshop will show the risks of Medicare Advantage (especially, denial of service), why some officials label it a scam, and what you're not hearing from brokers (who often earn more from sign-ups to Advantage rather than actual Medicare). Get a second-opinion from Kent resident Michael Jay, who has been an enrollee in each of these plans, and who learned first-hand what brokers don’t tell you about Advantage. Free & Open to the Public. Please register.

Wednesday, November 11 Library Closed for Veterans’ Day.

Friday, November 13 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Teen Library Hangout & Book Club, Grades 8-12. Join us for a meeting of our Teen Book Club! Our book for this month is The Perks of Being a Wallflower, by Stephen Chbosky, but teens are welcome to join whether they’ve read the book or not. Have a snack, tell us about recent reads, and help pick out a book for the next meeting! Grades 8 through 12 are welcome to join. Registration is appreciated, please email the Junior Room to register us for more information or register online.

Saturday, November 14 at 11:00 a.m. Stuffed Animal Storytime. Bring your snuggliest friends to the Junior Room for stories, cuddles, and a craft! This program is for children of all ages. Registration is appreciated, please email the Junior Room to register us for more information or register online.

Wednesday, November 18 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Navigating Medicare and Access Health CT Series. Do you need health insurance? Would you like guidance when navigating Medicare or when trying to utilize the healthcare marketplace through Access Health CT? If so, please join us for a recurring program this fall, on the third Wednesday of each month, leading up to open enrollment. Medicare at 3:30 p.m, Access Health CT at 4:30 p.m and will include plenty of time for Q&A. Free & Open to the Public. Please register.

Thursday, November 19 at 4:00 p.m. Fall Book Discussion Series: Taking on the Past. The Fall Book Discussion focuses on novels in which characters find themselves taking on parts of the past. That past can be historical or personal, it can involve relationships or institutions. In each case a character is put in the position of revisiting elements of the past. This raises the question, how well do “do overs” work in fiction? This month's book is Whistler by Ann Patchett. The discussion is conducted by Betty Krasne, PhD., writer, professor emerita via Zoom. To register and reserve books call 860-927-3761 or email jlandau@biblio.org. 

Saturday, November 21 at 11:00 a.m. Thanksgiving Share Storytime with Special Guest Reader Reverend Rich Clark! Reverend Rich is the Rector of St. Andrew's Episcopal Parish, and he will be our guest reader for this year’s Thanksgiving Share Storytime. Bring a non-perishable donation for the Kent Food Bank and join us in the Junior Room for storytime! This program is for children of all ages. Registration is appreciated. Please email the Junior Room to register us for more information or register online.

Saturday, November 21 at 2:30 p.m. Art Reception: Elsewhere: Photographs by Cedric Garaird. Exhibit on display in the Gallery from October 20 to December 30, 2026. Free & Open to the Public. Please register.

Thursday November 26 Library Closed for Thanksgiving Day.

Tuesday, October 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. ConneCTing the Corner: Northwest Connecticut Library Collaborative. Free, friendly, one-on-one technology help at your library every Tuesday! Your Digital Navigator, Paul, brings a background in art and the wine business, along with a strong record of local volunteer service in Sharon. He’s at KML to help with all your tech needs! To make an appointment call or text:

860-387-7498 or email: Digital.Navigator.Paul@gmail.com.

Tuesday, October 27 at 5:00 p.m. Free Play Mahjong. Join us each Tuesday at 5:00 p.m.. Beginners are welcome but instructors may or may not be available – please check with us first if coming to learn. Please email to register. 

Thursday, November 4 at 5:00 p.m. Short Story Discussion Group. Join us for a new short story club meeting the first Wednesday of every month. The discussion is conducted by Kent resident Karen Moreno. The first story for October is The Key by I. B. Singer. Please email to register and we will email you a pdf or print you a copy of the story.

Thursday, November 5 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 at Kent Memorial Library. The group sets the agenda and is moderated by selected group leaders. Free and Open to the Public. Please email to register.



Friday, November 6 at 9:30 a.m. French Fridays. Join us for a French Conversation Group at the Library. Meets the first and third Friday of each month. Free & Open to the Public. Please email to register.

Friday, November 6 from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. One-on-One Tech Education with tutor Jonathan Matson of Kent Computer Services. Need assistance with learning how to use various apps and answering software-related questions? Identifying issues with non-functional devices to determine if the problem is with the hardware or software? Performing simple repairs and fixes on devices and applications? Let Jonathan Matson, seasoned IT professional with over 10 years of experience assist you with all of your tech questions. Bring any device, not just Apple, and your questions! Must register - call 860.927.3761. Only room for 4-5 registrants. 30-minute sessions. 

Saturday, November 7 from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. One-on-One Tech Advice with tutor Michael Jay, of PersonalTechSupport.com. 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.

Friday, November 13 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 second & fourth Friday of every month in the Library Reading Room. Free & Open to the Public. Please email to register.

Thursday, November 19 at 7:00 p.m. Third Thursdays Young Locals Game Night. We are hosting a special series at the Library with games and refreshments for young locals 21+ years! New to the area, or back and looking to meet your peers? Meets third Thursday of each month. Free & Open to the Public. Please email to register.

Next Meeting Friday November 13 at 10-12 Landmark Lane.

Next Meeting Friday November 6 at 10-12 Landmark Lane.

Next Meeting Thursday November 5 at 10-12 Landmark Lane.

Next Game Night Thusday November 19 at 10-12 Landmark Lane.

Next Session: Wednesday November 4 at 10-12 Landmark Lane.

Next Session: Saturday November 7 at 10-12 Landmark Lane.

Next Session: Friday November 6 at 10-12 Landmark Lane.

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