February 2023 | Page 2 | The Suffield Observer

Scouts Explore Montreal

By Krystal Holmes | February 1, 2023

Troops 260 & 262 sent their Scouts to Montreal for an epic urban navigation adventure.

A Thankful Campout and Videogames with Troop 66

By By Nathan Prusi (age 13) and Sawyer Prusi (age 11) | February 1, 2023

Our Scout troop had an amazing Thanksgiving camp-out.

KML Features Westfield Artist

By Fran Milliken | February 1, 2023

The Pinney Gallery of the Kent Memorial Library will feature work by Westfield artist Christine V. Baran during February.

KML Innovative Book Discussions

By Jane Shipp | February 1, 2023

The onslaught of the COVID virus has been devastating in many ways, but it has also brought about some creative and innovative ideas. One of the notable ones has occurred right here in Suffield at our local library. Beginning in April of 2021, librarian Pinki Shah, with her co-worker Sabine Schneider, instituted a Zoom program called Books and Beyond. This is not your usual book group discussion, and it is not part of a larger or national effort; it is something entirely local and entirely owing to the energy and thoughtful problem solving of the two librarians. Six times a year, during the fall and winter when outdoor activities are limited, the women select a book, often one by a debut author, and one with strong positive reviews.

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Books and Beyond

By Pinki Shah | February 1, 2023

Kent Memorial Library is continuing its Books & Beyond series in 2023 for the third year.

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KML Programs

By Anna Cierocki | February 1, 2023

For more information or to register for a program, please stop by or call the library at 860-668-3896 or go online to suffield-library.org. Follow us on Facebook. All programs are free. Winter Reading at KML It’s time for winter reading! From February 4 through March 4, each week that you read, come in and fill out a raffle ticket for a prize!

Director’s Corner

Enthusiasts, Experts, and Know-it-alls

By Julie Styles - Director | February 1, 2023

Do you know your way around a sewing machine? An Instant Pot? Do you do your own bike repair? Have you mastered your bonsai tree? Or maybe you just learned how to play the mandolin, or like to yodel for a captive audience.