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The Library Book Sale is open for the summer! Click for more information. Open hours are Fridays from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., Saturdays, Sundays, and Holiday Mondays, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., weather dependent. Please call us at 860.927.3761 before you travel to check that the sale is open.
IN SEPTEMBER:
Art Exhibit: Oil Paintings by Bill Merklein. Exhibit on display in the Gallery from September 8 to October 17, 2026. Art Reception on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 2:30 p.m.
September 21-25 Sarah’s 20th Anniversary Gratitude Week. All week everyone in town is welcome to stop by the Library to pick up a fun thank you gift from the Library's director, Sarah Marshall. (One per patron, please) She wants to thank You, so no gifts please. She is accepting hugs, though.
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.
Wednesday, September 23 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Gratitude Reception. Join us for Sarah’s 20th Anniversary Gratitude Celebration.
Thursday, September 24 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, September 26 at 11:00 a.m. Pirate Storytime. Join us in the Junior Room for some fun stories about pirates and make a craft to take home! 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.
Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. Art Reception: Oil Paintings by Bill Merklein. Exhibit on display in the Gallery from September 8 to October 17, 2026. Free & Open to the Public. Please register.
NEXT WEEK:
Wednesday, September 30 at 4:00 p.m. Platform to Employment by The WorkPlace presented by Keith Marron. This will be a presentation about the program including how they help people, how to sign up, and will include time for Q&A. Platform to Employment helps Connecticut's skilled professionals return to the workforce while also assisting employers in finding qualified talent in today’s evolving economy. The WorkPlace is dedicated to career preparation and strengthening the workforce. Free & Open to the Public. Please register.
Thursday, October 1 at 5:30 p.m. Movie Night: Project Hail Mary (PG-13). Bring your own food and drink! Free & Open to the Public. Please register.
Saturday, October 3 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.
Sunday, October 4 from 9:00 to 3:00 p.m. SafeSitter, Grades 6+. This 6 hour course is designed to prepare students to be safe when they’re home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. This Instructor-led class is filled with fun games and role-playing exercises. Students will learn Safety Skills, Child Care Skills, First Aid and Rescue Skills, and Life and Business Skills. Class is $30 per participant. Grades 6 and up only. We will be meeting in the Junior Room. Registration is required. Space is limited. Please email the Junior Room to register, or for more information.
COMING UP:
Monday, October 12 Library Closed for Columbus/Indigenous Peoples Day
Wednesday, October 14 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Tween Advisory Board & Book Club, Grades 5-8. Join us for our Tween Advisory Board Meeting & Book Club! We will be discussing Spiderwick Chronicles: The Field Guide, by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black. 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 through 8 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, October 15 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 A Private Man by Stephanie Sy-Quia. 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.
Friday, October 16 from 6:00 to 7:45 p.m. Teen & Tween “Books to Movies” Movie Night: The Spiderwick Chronicles (PG, 2008). 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.
Wednesday, October 21 from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. KCS Conference Day Drop-Off Movie: Monster’s Inc. (2001, G). Registration required. Please email the Junior Room to register us for more information or register online.
Wednesday, October 21 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, October 22 from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. KCS Conference Day Special Drop-Off: Arts Not Crafts for Grades K-8. Registration required. Join us as we turn the Junior Room into an art studio for the afternoon! Teens & tweens in Grades 5-8 are welcome to volunteer or participate. Please email the Junior Room to register us for more information or register online.
Thursday, October 22 at 4:30 p.m. Fundraising Leaders Roundtable. Calling all development and advancement professionals! Are you excited about the power of philanthropy? Whether you work with a family foundation, large school, or are a small nonprofit of one, this is a great opportunity to network with others in the field. Free & Open to the Public. Please register.
Thursday, October 22 at 6:00 p.m. Art Film Showing: Painting Taos. This PBS film explores the colorful early 20th century history that allowed six relatively unknown painters — collectively known as the Taos Society of Artists — to turn a small mountain village in New Mexico into a premier American art destination, in just a few short decades. Co-presented by the Kent Art Association. Guests are encouraged to bring their own food and drink! Free & Open to the Public. Please register.
Friday, October 23 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Teen & Tween Spooky Movie Night: Halloweentown (1998). Grades 5-12. It’s almost Halloween! Join us in the Junior Room for a spooky 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. Please email the Junior Room to register us for more information or register online.
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.
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