MOVING TO A NEW FORMAT! This is the final weekly e-news that you will be receiving. The Library is going to do away with this format and move to targeted emails using Constant Contact. This will let you choose which Library programs or events you’d like to follow.

In order to receive these periodic informative emails, you need to click here and follow the instructions. Since you are already getting our e-news, you will be asked to confirm your email address. Within seconds you will then receive an email that allows you to update your profile and customize your interests. Unless you sign up for one of our lists, you will not be aware of upcoming library events.

PS. Do it now before you get distracted.  Just click here–it’s that simple!

Note:  To register for any of the events listed, please do so by calling the Library, 860-927-3761; by emailing, kmlinfo@biblio.org; or by stopping at the Library.

ART EXHIBIT
ALBERT COFFILL – Litchfield artist Albert Coffill’s work is displayed in an exhibit called “Natural Surroundings” from January 1 through February 28, 2011. His work captures those special places either tucked away on back country roads or passed by many every day. As the art teacher at Kent Center School in Kent, Mr. Coffill uses nature and the natural surroundings in his instruction.

SPECIAL EVENTS FOR CHILDREN
SPECIAL PUPPET STORYTIME AND PUPPET WORKSHOP – Saturday, January 29, 10:30 AM. Ages 3 and older. Please register.

WEEKLY EVENTS FOR CHILDREN
RHYTHM AND RHYME – Tuesday, January 25, 10:30 AM – Bring your little ones, birth to age 3.  No registration is required.

LUNCH BUNCH – Thursday, January 27, 12:15 PM – Share a story and a craft.  Designed for all ages.  No registration is required.  Bring your lunch.

WEEKLY EVENTS FOR ALL AGES
CHESS FOR WINTER ENJOYMENT - Saturday, January 22, 1:00 - 3:00 PM – An informal Chess group meet every Saturday except the third Saturday of each month.

WEEKLY EVENTS FOR ADULTS
YOGA – Every Saturday at 8:30 AM – with Barrie Kavasch, “designed for gentle stretching and balancing, with guided relaxation.” Please register.

SAVE THE DATES
SPECIAL VALENTINE’S DAY STORY HOUR – Saturday, February 12, 10:30 AM. Ages 3 and older. Stories, snack, and crafts. Please register.

ANNUAL FAMILY SKATING PARTY – Sunday, February 27, 3:15 to 5:15 PM.  Tickets: $4/adult, $2/child, $10/family. Delicious food for sale and skating for all. Skates may be rented at Backcountry Outfitters. Please join us at the Kent School Rink for this annual fundraiser sponsored by the KML Parents’ Committee proceeds to benefit the Junior Room. Please register.

ONGOING EVENTS
THE BOOK SALE COMMITTEE is always happy to accept book donations!  We would like to thank the donors and patrons of the sale for their continued support. It is their willingness to contribute to the library either through donating or purchasing books that we were able to reach our fundraising goal last year.

PLAY-AWAYS® are here! Come see the newest addition to the library and what it’s all about. Our collection is growing!

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE KENT MEMORIAL LIBRARY’S EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE, www.kentmemoriallibrary.org

Library Closed on Monday, January 17 in Honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Note:  To register for any of the events listed, please do so by calling the Library, 860-927-3761; by emailing, kmlinfo@biblio.org; or by stopping at the Library.

ART EXHIBIT
ALBERT COFFILL – Litchfield artist Albert Coffill’s work is displayed in an exhibit called “Natural Surroundings” from January 1 through February 28, 2011. His work captures those special places either tucked away on back country roads or passed by many every day. As the art teacher at Kent Center School in Kent, Mr. Coffill uses nature and the natural surroundings in his instruction.

EVENTS FOR CHILDREN
POSTER MAKING PARTY FOR THE CHOCOLATE FEST – Wednesday, January 19, 3:30 PM. Come help make posters for Kent’s 16th Annual Chocolate Fest. Ages 7 and older. Please register.

WEEKLY EVENTS FOR CHILDREN
RHYTHM AND RHYME – Tuesday, January 18, 10:30 AM – Bring your little ones, birth to age 3.  No registration is required.

LUNCH BUNCH – Thursday, January 20, 12:15 PM – Share a story and a craft.  Designed for all ages.  No registration is required.  Bring your lunch.

WEEKLY EVENTS FOR ALL AGES
POETRY WORKSHOP - Saturday, January 15, 10:00 AM in the Reading Room. The workshop is free and open to all serious poets who want to develop their work and accept meaningful critique in a small circle of area writers. This workshop is led by author/illustrator E. Barrie Kavasch, who has published four books of poetry, her most recent volume is ShamanSongs: Life ShapeShifting Into Poetry. The group works with all forms of poetry and prose as a means to promote the writer’s voice and help each poet polish their work toward publication, if this is their goal. Bring current works to the circle to read and share. Please register.

CHESS CLUB - Saturday, January 15, 1:00 - 3:00 PM – A monthly Chess Club meets the third Saturday afternoon of each month from 1 - 3 PM. The competition is open to young and old, beginners to advanced. Team combinations are encouraged — for instance, grandparent and parent-child, co-workers, friends. If someone does not have a team, he or she will be matched up at the club. Chess coaches Barrie Kavasch of Kent and Gary Schenzer of New Milford will be on hand to monitor and encourage game rules and add highlights about the history of chess, as well. The library will welcome donated chess sets. Interested gamers should sign up at the library either in person or by phone, (860) 927-3761, or by email kmlinfo@kentmemoriallibrary.com. For additional information, please call Barrie Kavasch at (203) 417-9177.

CHESS FOR WINTER ENJOYMENT - Saturday, January 22, 1:00 - 3:00 PM – An informal Chess group meets every Saturday except the third Saturday of each month.

WEEKLY EVENTS FOR ADULTS
YOGA – Every Saturday at 8:30 AM – with Barrie Kavasch, “designed for gentle stretching and balancing, with guided relaxation.” Please register.

SAVE THE DATES
SAFE SITTER® TRAINING FOR YOUNG ADULTS 11 AND OLDER – Sunday, January 23, 9:00 to 4:00.  Safe Sitter® Manual costs $15.00. Snacks will be served. Bring lunch. Please register.

SPECIAL PUPPET STORYTIME AND PUPPET WORKSHOP – Saturday, January 29, 10:30 AM. Ages 3 and older. Please register.

SPECIAL VALENTINE’S DAY STORY HOUR – Saturday, February 12, 10:30 AM. Ages 3 and older. Stories, snack, and crafts. Please register.

ONGOING EVENTS
THE BOOK SALE COMMITTEE is taking book donations again.  We would like to thank the donors and patrons of the sale for their continued support. It is their willingness to contribute to the library either through donating or purchasing books that we were able to reach our fundraising goal this year.

PLAY-AWAYS® are here! Come see the newest addition to the library and what it’s all about. Our collection is growing!

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE KENT MEMORIAL LIBRARY’S EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE, www.kentmemoriallibrary.org

By mid-January, we will no longer be emailing our weekly e-news to you each Friday. The Library is going to do away with that format and move to targeted emails using Constant Contact. This will let you choose which Library programs or events you’d like to follow.

In order to receive these periodic informative emails, you need to click on this link:
http://kentmemoriallibrary.org/?page_id=2862 and follow the instructions.

Since you are already getting our e-news, you will be asked to confirm your email address. Within seconds you will then receive an email that allows you to update your profile and customize your interests.

Unless you sign up for one of our lists, you will not be aware of upcoming library events.

And please remember, it is not our intention to fill up your email in box. We want to send you news about programs or events that interest you.

Thank you,

Laura d. McLaughlin, Director

PS. Do it now before you get distracted.  Just go to http://kentmemoriallibrary.org/?page_id=2862; it’s that simple!

ART EXHIBIT & RECEPTION
OPENING RECEPTION – ALBERT COFFILL, SATURDAY, JANUARY 8 FROM 3-5 PM – Please come to the gallery at the library and meet Litchfield artist, Albert Coffill. He will have his work displayed in an exhibit called “Natural Surroundings” from January 1 through February 28, 2011. His work captures those special places either tucked away on back country roads or passed by many every day. As the art teacher at Kent Center School in Kent, Mr. Coffill uses nature and the natural surroundings in his instruction.

EVENTS FOR CHILDREN
ZOO STATION WITH THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF CT! Grades K-5.  Saturday, January 8, 11:00 AM (originally scheduled for Dec. 27). The topic is endangered species. Come discover why some thrive and some struggle. This is not a drop off program. Please register.

WEEKLY EVENTS FOR CHILDREN
RHYTHM AND RHYME – Tuesday, January 11, 10:30 AM – Bring your little ones, birth to age 3.  No registration is required.

LUNCH BUNCH – Thursday, January 13, 12:15 PM – Share a story and a craft.  Designed for all ages.  No registration is required.  Bring your lunch.

WEEKLY EVENTS FOR ALL AGES
ORIGAMI WORKSHOPS – Origami classes for all ages resume on Saturday, January 8, 10-12 AM and continue the second Saturday of each month.  Barrie Kavasch will show participants how to turn old magazines and books into works of art.  Please register for each month separately.

CHESS FOR WINTER ENJOYMENT - Saturday, January 8, 1:00 - 3:00 PM – An informal Chess group meets every Saturday except the third Saturday of each month.

WEEKLY EVENTS FOR ADULTS
YOGA – Every Saturday at 8:30 AM – with Barrie Kavasch, “designed for gentle stretching and balancing, with guided relaxation.” Please register.

SAVE THE DATES
POSTER MAKING PARTY FOR THE CHOCOLATE FEST – Wednesday, January 19, 3:30 PM. Come help make posters for Kent’s 16th Annual Chocolate Fest. Ages 7 and older. Please register.

SAFE SITTER® TRAINING FOR YOUNG ADULTS 12 AND OLDER – Sunday, January 23, 9:00 to 4:00.  Safe Sitter® Manual costs $15.00. Snacks will be served. Bring lunch. Please register.

SPECIAL PUPPET STORYTIME AND PUPPET WORKSHOP – Saturday, January 29, 10:30 AM. Ages 3 and older. Please register.

SPECIAL VALENTINE’S DAY STORY HOUR – Saturday, February 12, 10:30 AM. Ages 3 and older. Stories, snack, and crafts. Please register.

ONGOING EVENTS
THE BOOK SALE COMMITTEE is taking book donations again.  We would like to thank the donors and patrons of the sale for their continued support. It is their willingness to contribute to the library either through donating or purchasing books that we were able to reach our fundraising goal this year.

PLAY-AWAYS® are here! Come see the newest addition to the library and what its all about. Our collection is growing!

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE KENT MEMORIAL LIBRARY’S EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE, www.kentmemoriallibrary.org