The Kent Memorial Library Book Sale kicked off Memorial Day weekend on its grounds, drawing shoppers from near and far. Photo by Deborah Rose May 25, 2025

KENT, Conn. — Shoppers are happy to see Kent Memorial Library’s book sale open for business.

“I come hear all the time,” said Len Wigler, of Danbury, who browsed the rows of books arranged by category on long tables outside the 32 N. Main St. library Sunday, May 25.

The Kent Memorial Library Book Sale kicked off Memorial Day weekend on its grounds, drawing shoppers from near and far. Above, Len Wigler, of Danbury, makes his way along the displays of books for sale. Photo by Deborah Rose

He said he enjoys finding new puzzles and searching for some books that will round out a collection by a particular author.

New Jersey resident Kyle Folbercht had a handful of books in his arms as he worked his way along the tables of books.

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He and friend, Pamela Ghiorse, traveled to Kent to explore the area and they were delighted with their findings in town. “We’ll be back,” he said.

Kyle Folbercht and Pamela Ghiorse, of New Jersey, explore the variety of books for sale, including several books by one of Folbercht’s favorite authors, Stephen King. Photo by Deborah Rose

Repeat customer Dave Melton, of Gaylordsville, checked out with a handful of books covering a variety of topics.

“I come as often as I can,” Melton said. He shared the books about bonsai, and a unique book that unfolds and displays like a piece of art.

Volunteer Perry Smith said talking with customers when they check out is an enjoyable part of the job. “People are finding treasures,” she said.

The sale will continue Monday, May 26, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., weather permitting.

Following opening weekend, the sale will be open Fridays through Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. into October, depending on the weather. The library advises shoppers to check its website or call 860-927-3761 to confirm hours.

Luke Stone, 8, reviews the selection of books he chose to purchase. Photo by Deborah Rose
Nicolette Webber, of Boston, shops with, from left, family friend Josie Koh, and her children, Gabriel, Alice, and Kate, not shown. Photo by Deborah Rose
Eric Cieplik, who is a member of the library board and a book sale manager, and Ashli Feather, book store manager, check the weather on their phones to ensure rain isn’t in the forecast Sunday afternoon. Photo by Deborah Rose
Bob and Sue Siegel, of Sherman, purchase a raffle ticket for the library’s 2025 raffle, the Great Gift Card Giveaway, during the book sale.. Photo by Deborah Rose
Book sale volunteers Perry and Ernie Smith count the books a book dealer set aside to purchase. Photo by Deborah Rose

Deborah Rose is a lifelong writer, photographer, poet and award-winning journalist. As assistant editor of the Kent Dispatch, she brings us more than 25 years in community journalism and, as a lifelong...

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