Kids Programs
Suffield Alight – Story Time at the Library
Friday, December 1 from 6–7 p.m.
All Ages/Families
Join us at the Kent Memorial Library for a special Story Time during the annual Suffield Alight event. We’ll be reading multicultural holiday stories to celebrate the season. Stop by to enjoy a story before you head out to enjoy the many other activities that Suffield Alight has to offer!
Polar Express: A Story Time
Tuesday, December 5 at 6:30 p.m. or Wednesday, December 6 at 10:30 a.m.
Recommended ages 3 – 5
Children are invited to a Polar Express Story Time! Take a train ride to the North Pole, listen to Santa read The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg, get a goody bag, and make a craft! Wear your PJs if you’d like. Registration is required as space is limited. Funded by the Friends of Kent Memorial Library.
A Chanukah Story Time
Thursday, December 15 from 6:30 p.m.
All Ages/Families
Celebrate, learn to play dreidel, taste a latke, and learn about the traditions of Chanukah with the Healy family. Drop-in encouraged; no registration required. Funded by the Friends of Kent Memorial Library.
Lego Club
Monday, December 18 at 3:30 p.m.
Recommended Ages 4+
Join us for Lego Club! Participate in our building theme of the month, or construct whatever you can dream up. No registration required. Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Funded by the Friends of Kent Memorial Library.
Rhyme Time
Fridays, December 1, 8, 15, & 29 and January 5, 12, & 26 at 10:30 a.m.
Recommended ages 0 – 5
Bring your singing voice! We sing, dance, blow bubbles — and have fun! No registration required; drop-ins are welcome.
Teen Programs
Nutmeg Book Club
Thursday, January 18 at 4 p.m.
Join us for a discussion of 2024 Nutmeg Book Award nominees. No registration required. Open to people in grades 5 through 12.
General Programs
Books and Beyond with Nikki Erlick
Thursday, January 18 at 7 p.m. via Zoom
Join us for a book discussion with Nikki Erlick, author of The Measure.
Pop-Up Card Making
Tuesday, January 30 at 6:30 p.m.
Join us for an evening of making pop-up cards! Adults only. Space is limited; registration is required.
Rise to the Challenge Book Group
Monday, January 8 at 6:30 p.m.
Join us in reading and discussing books that have been challenged and/or banned. Copies of October’s discussion book Nickel and Dimed by Barbara Ehrenreich will be available at the library. Registration is not required.
Free, Confidential Social Services Consultations
Appointments available Thursday, December 21 and Thursday, January 18
Pat Beeman, MSW from Suffield Community Aid, is offering free initial Social Services Consultations on the third Thursday of each month at Kent Memorial Library. Make an appointment if you need help. Space is limited; registration is required.
And There’s More…
Check out our library calendar for our regularly scheduled programs, including KML Tech Time, Fiber Friendly, and Movies at the Library.