General Programs
Movies at the Library – KML is showing movies again! Visit our website at www.suffield-library.org/ for more information, including this month’s movie showtimes.
Thursday Readers Book Discussion Group, Thursday, April 24 at 1 p.m. – Get together on the last Thursday of the month with other readers to discuss a book. Books are available at the library. Registration is not required. The April title will be “The Underground Railroad” by Colson Whitehead.
Tech Time, Every Wednesday 1:30-3:30 p.m. – Do you want help with your laptop, smartphone, or tablet? Don’t let technology frustration hold you back – come to KML Tech Time on alternate Wednesdays! Whether you need help troubleshooting an issue, setting up a new device, or downloading eBooks and eAudiobooks, we’ve got you covered!
No registration required. First come, first served.
Rise to the challenge book discussion, Monday, April 7 at 6:30 p.m. – A book group for adults to read and discuss books that have been challenged and/or banned. Copies of the book will be available at the library. No registration required. Please be aware that this group discusses books which may include sensitive topics. The April title is Dreaming in Cuban by Christina Garcia.
Fiber Friendly, Wednesdays, April 2 and 30 at 4 p.m. –
Do you enjoy knitting, crocheting, embroidering, or engaging in 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.
Qigong for Spring, Saturday April 26 at 10:30 a.m. –
Ready to bid farewell to Winter? Spring energy is calling for growth and resilience! Like trees with deep roots, our practice will build strength and flexibility in both mind and body. Join us as we breathe, stretch, and move into a new season. Registration is required.
Baseball Trivia, Saturday April 26 at 1 p.m. – Is Shohei Ohtani already a Hall-of-Famer? How did Elmer Flick ever get inducted? Test your baseball knowledge at Kent Memorial Library in Baseball Trivia! The contest will be led by Karl Cicitto, SABR researcher. Compete in two rounds of informative trivia questions to win prizes. One round focuses on Hall of Famers, present and future; the other will be about baseball books, films, and music. Expect surprises, food, and fun! Registration is required.
Wanderlust Club, Wednesday April 30 at 2 p.m. –
Wanderlust Club – where travel enthusiasts unite to celebrate the thrill of adventure and discovery. Come join your fellow travelers (or people interested in learning about different places) to swap stories, share experiences and travel tips!
Suffield Players, Tuesday April 15 at 6:30 p.m. – The Suffield Players will be here doing a table reading of the play “Sex with Strangers.” Light refreshments will be served during intermission. Please note that this play contains mature themes.
So, you want to be a…, Tuesdays April 8 and 22 at 6:30 – Beginning April 8, we will begin running a new series every other Tuesday night. Right now, there are more young adults not headed down the 4-year college path and considering trades. But this program isn’t just for kids, it’s for parents, or any adult who’s thinking of switching careers or even if you’re just curious. Everyone and their questions are welcome. We will interview a different trade each Tuesday. Let’s talk about the realities of the job, salary, lifestyle, and what are the different avenues to get into that career. April 8 we will have IBEW Local 42 Electricians here. They do things like power lines and substation work. April 22 will be Law Enforcement night.
Kids and Teens Programs
Chick Hatching – The incubator is back and we’ll be hatching baby chicks again this month!
Earth Day Crafts: Recycled Wildflower Seed Balls and Bottle Cap Bug Magnets, Tuesday, April 22 at 4 p.m. – Learn about recycling through crafts! We’ll make wildflower seed balls and bottle cap bug magnets. This program may be messy so please dress accordingly. Space is limited. Registration is required. Ages 5-12
Kids’ Poetry Writing Contest – Submissions Accepted Tuesday, April 1 through Thursday, April 17
Open to Poets in Grades 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12
Do you love writing poetry? In honor of Poetry Month, local students are invited to submit one original poem for a chance at a poetry-related prize pack. Thank you to the Friends of the Kent Memorial Library for supporting this and other programs. For more information, including how to submit your poem, please visit our website www.suffield-library.org.
Rhyme Time, Fridays April 11 & 25 at 10:30 a.m.
Bring your singing voice on Fridays! We sing, dance, blow bubbles — and have fun! Drop in; no registration required. Recommended ages 0-5.
Teen Nutmeg Book Club, Thursday, April 10 at 3:30 p.m. – Join us for our KML Nutmeg Book Club! Books will be available to check out at the library. Open to all people in grades 5-12. No registration required.