KENT, Conn. — Kent Memorial Library has announced its upcoming programs.
Junior Room
Puppy story time with Lee Sohl: Saturday, April 5, 11 a.m. With Sohl’s dogs. Open to children of all ages.
Spanish story time with Yaznic Mateos: Friday, April 11, 11 a.m. Children of all ages welcome. Register online.
Spring story time: Saturday, April 12, 11 a.m. Children of all ages welcome. Register online.
“Busy Bees”: Monday, April 14, 10:30 a.m. Presented by Kent Conservation Commission. With beekeeper Catherine Wolko. Geared toward children in Pre-K through third grade. Register online.
Marshmallow Engineering!: Tuesday, April 15, 3 p.m. Intended for school-aged children. Registration appreciated. Email or register online.
Teen and tween spring craft of decorative cherry blossom branches: Wednesday, April 16, 4-5 p.m. For grades 5 and up. Register online.
Arts Not Crafts (art club): Thursday, April 17, 3:30-5 p.m. For grades 3 and up. Drop-offs allowed with advance registration by email.
ImaginInk Initiative (creative writing): Saturday, April 19, 2-3 p.m. Peer-led creative writing group is an initiative put on by dedicated Kent School volunteers. Intended for school-aged children. Registration appreciated by email.
Rhythm and Rhyme for ages birth through 3: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. Registration is appreciated, but not mandatory unless stated otherwise. For more information, email the library.
Lunch Bunch: Thursdays, 12:30 p.m. Registration is appreciated, but not mandatory unless stated otherwise. For more information, email the library.
Adults
“Black Bears of Connecticut:” Saturday, April 5, 2 p.m. With Master Wildlife Conservationist Ginny Apple. Focus on natural history of black bears in Connecticut, an overview of black bear habitat, diet, behavior, reproduction and current research efforts. Black bear artifacts will be shared. Registration required.
Trip to the Palace Theater in Waterbury: Tuesday, April 8. Register online.
Bilingual poetry presentation and group discussion with Israel Cruz: Thursday, April 10. 6 p.m. Register online.
Learn Video Production with Western CT Community Television: Wednesday, April 16, 5:30 p.m. Register online.
Spring Book Discussion Series: Thursday, April 17, 4:30 p.m. Discussion with Betty Krasne, PhD., writer, professor emerita, and longtime Kent resident about “The Western Wind” bySamantha Harven. Via Zoom. To register and reserve books, call 860-927-3761 or email.
Author talk with Janice Kaplan about “What Your Body Knows About Happiness:” Saturday, April 26, 3 p.m. Co-hosted by House of Books. Register online.
In the News Conversations: First and third Thursday each month, 10-11:30 a.m. Group sets the agenda. Moderated by Rick Levy. Email to register.
Relief for Grief group: Second and fourth Friday each month, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Community group for anyone who has experienced a loss, is feeling grief, or grieving. Email to register.
Young Locals Game Night: Third Thursday each month, 7 p.m. For locals 21 and older. Email to register.
The library is located at 32 N. Main St. For more information, call 860-927-2761 or visit https://www.kentmemoriallibrary.org.