Kids Programs
Rhyme Time
Fridays, November 4 and 18 at 10:30 a.m.
Bring your singing voice! We sing, dance, blow bubbles – and have fun! Drop in. Recommended for ages 0-5.
Start a Family Tree
Saturday, November 12 at 10:30 a.m. (Grades 5-8)
Want to know where your family came from and who they were? Want to know more about your ancestor who fought in the American Revolution? Join Miss Wendy and learn how to start your family tree, and where to look for answers to your questions. Registration required.
Author Story Time with Lucy Shepard
Saturday, November 19 at 10:30 a.m.
Join Lucy Shepard as she reads her first children’s book, Pussy WIllows for Windolyn. You’ll get to meet the illustrator as well, and make a craft too! Lucy is a Suffield resident and retired teacher from Spaulding Elementary School, where she taught kindergarten, special education, first, and second grade for 40 years. Her book illustrates her love of her parents and of teaching. Windolyn’s spring birthday highlights the family tradition of gifting her with pussy willows, which became a yearly classroom art project at Spaulding, where Lucy’s students created pussy willows to welcome spring. Open to all ages. Registration required.
Tinker Crate Club
Monday, November 28 at 3:30 p.m.
Make STEM projects with friends using Tinker Crate! For people ages 9-14. Registration required.
Teen Programs
Girls Who Code
Tuesdays, November 1, 8, 15, and 29 at 3:30 pm. (No meeting November 22)
Learn to code; change the world. Join our Girls Who Code club! We’ll learn how to design and build games, apps, and other things you dream up. Public computers will be available, but feel free to bring your own laptop or tablet. Open to all people in grades 6-12. Registration is required.
Teens@TheLibrary: Introduction to Stop Motion Animation
Thursday, November 3 at 3:30 pm
Ever wanted to make an animated movie? We’ll get into the basics of Stop Motion Animation so you can start creating your own masterpiece! Registration is required; space is limited. For grades 5 and up.
Fiber Friendly at KML
Wednesdays, November 9 and 30 at 4 pm
Are you someone who likes to knit, crochet, embroider, or engage in any other fiber-related interests? Bring a project you’re working on or start something new! Join us on alternate Wednesdays for conversation, camaraderie, and fiber artistry. No registration required; marble table seats 10. Open to all ages; people under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Teens@TheLibrary: Teen Game Time
Thursday, November 10 at 3:30 p.m.
Unwind and have fun after school with a rousing game of Codenames! No registration required.
Start a Family Tree
Saturday, November 12 at 1:30 p.m. (Grades 9-12)
Want to know where your family came from and who they were? Want to know more about your ancestor who fought in the American Revolution? Join Miss Wendy and learn how to start your family tree, and where to look for answers to your questions. Registration required.
Teen Creativity Council
Thursday, November 17 at 3:30 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!
Rise to the Challenge Book Club
Monday, November 21 at 6:30 p.m.
Read and discuss books that have been challenged and/or banned. This month, the group will be reading Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi. This is a version of the National Book Award-winning Stamped from the Beginning by Kendi, written for young adults (ages 12+) and adults. Through a gripping, fast-paced, and energizing narrative, Jason Reynolds shines a light on the many insidious forms of racist ideas and on ways readers can identify and stamp out racist thoughts in their daily lives. This discussion will be facilitated by Wendy Taylor, KML Children’s Librarian. Teens and adults are welcome. Registration is suggested but not required.