Director’s Corner
Ukrainian Libraries: In the Line of Duty
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Ukrainian libraries, the ones which still exist, are answering more than reference questions.
Director’s Corner
The First Book Banned in America
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The first book banned in America was written in 1637 by Thomas Morton.
Director’s Corner
Where the Wild Things Are
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“The night Max wore his wolf suit and made mischief of one kind and another his mother called him ‘WILD THING!’ and Max said, ‘I’LL EAT YOU UP!’ so he was sent to bed without eating anything.”
Director’s Corner
The Lusty Month of May
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Tra la, it’s May, the lusty month of May. That lovely month when everyone goes blissfully astray.
Director’s Corner
Book Fools
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In Roman times, in the first and second centuries, A.D., the rich collected scrolls. Seneca, a Roman philosopher, himself a writer of scrolls, labeled these dilettante scroll collectors as status seekers.
Director’s Corner
Suffield Fraud Prevention Council
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Car warranties, student loan debt forgiveness, threats from the IRS. Have you gotten phone calls or voicemails from people asking you about any of these topics (and more)?
Director’s Corner
Better Than Ever
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This time last year we had a lot of things on our mind. We were wondering where we would find toilet paper, how to keep our glasses from fogging up while wearing face masks, and asking “did I just lose my sense of taste or is this food just bland?”
Library
Summer Reading Program
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Summer Reading Raffle Baskets are back! This year’s Summer Reading Program returns on June 21.
Director’s Corner
Museum Passes Available Again!
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Springtime in 2021 is not as scary as it was last year. While we were keeping safe and as distanced from the coronavirus as we could, our typical activities and vibrant spirits were dampened to say the least.
Director’s Corner
Springtime at the Library
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Warmer weather is a welcome change after the dreary and isolating winter, and Kent Memorial Library staff couldn’t be happier than seeing our patrons browsing our collection, using our computers, and picking up kits and crafts to take home.