Create A Book Display with Ms. Sandy!
Starts June 27
Book an hour with Ms. Sandy on Mondays, 11-noon and help her create a book display. Pick a theme, or share your favorite books, and learn how to find the books on the shelf. Grades 2 and up. Starts June 20; please only register for one this summer. Registration required.
Meet A…
Sometimes we have questions! “How does that work? How did you make that?” Here’s your chance to ask questions, or just say hi.
Meet A Baker:
Becky Cotrone
Saturday, July 9, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Come see what it’s like to be a baker! Check out the tools you need to bake a cake and try your hand at frosting. No registration required.
Meet A Fiber Artist:
Juli Williams
Saturday, July 16, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Try a spinning wheel, see how you make yarn, and make a craft to take home – with real sheep’s wool!
No registration required
Meet A Firefighter:
Ron Carlson and other Suffield firefighters
Tuesday, July 26 at 10:30-11:30am
Meet a firefighter, try on the firefighter gear, and while you’re here take a peek at the firetruck, too!
No registration required.
Rhyme Time
Starts July 1
Bring your singing voice on Fridays at 10:30 a.m. There will be singing, dancing, bubbles — and fun! This program will be held outside. Infant to age 5. (Registration required.)
Ahoy-Matey: A Pirate Party
Wednesday, July 6 10:15 a.m.
Wednesday, July 6 11:15 a.m.
Pack your sea chest, we’re setting sail for the high seas! Come on down for a story time adventure; ages 3-5. Registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of Kent Memorial Library.
Drop-In Craft with Ms. Sandy
Thursday, July 21 10-1, while supplies last
Stop by Thursday morning and check out the cool crafts Ms. Sandy will have waiting for you!!
No registration required.
Sponsored by the Friends of Kent Memorial Library.
Craft with Ms. Kayla
Tuesday, August 9, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Paint an underwater scene and decorate a frame with Ms. Kayla!
Grades K-4. Registration required.
Sponsored by the Friends of Kent Memorial Library!
Shell Painting
Thursday, July 7
Get creative and paint a scallop shell using acrylic paints. The only limit is your imagination! This program is for people in grades 6-12. While supplies last.
All materials provided thanks to the Friends of Kent Memorial Library.
Put Your Stamp on It
Tuesday, July 12 at 2:30 p.m.
You don’t have to be a seasoned artist to create your own stamp! Join us to make your own designed stamp! Ages 13-18. Sponsored by the Friends of Kent Memorial Library.
Movie: Ponyo
Thursday, July 14
During a forbidden excursion to see the surface world, a goldfish princess encounters a human boy. Ponyo longs to become human, even as she is brought back to her ocean kingdom. When she breaks free and returns to the surface, will her magic endanger the boy’s village? (2008 . G . 1h 41m)
Teen Creativity Council
Thursday, July 21, 3 p.m.
Join the Teen Creativity Council every third Thursday of the month to plan teen events, work on projects with the library’s collection, suggest books, and more! Community service hours will be awarded. And as always, there will be a snack! Open to teens in grades 6-12.
All materials provided thanks to the Friends of Kent Memorial Library.
Tie-Dye Pillowcases
Thursday, July 28
Drift off to dreamland on your own tie-dyed pillowcase! Using Sharpies and your creativity, you’ll decorate a cotton pillowcase to brighten up your room. This program is for people in grades 6-12. While supplies last.
All materials provided thanks to the Friends of Kent Memorial Library.