Director’s Corner
The Gift
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The holidays are upon us and with it the promise of gifts. Lewis Hyde in his book The Gift, first published in 1983, and never out of print, offers a thoughtful exploration on gifts.
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The holidays are upon us and with it the promise of gifts. Lewis Hyde in his book The Gift, first published in 1983, and never out of print, offers a thoughtful exploration on gifts.
Jackie’s retiring. Not an idea I was ready to deal with when we got her resignation letter in October.
Mike Chase, Suffield native and author of the book How to Become a Federal Criminal: an Illustrated Handbook for the Aspiring Offender, spoke to an appreciative audience at Kent Memorial Library on Thursday, November 7. The talk was sponsored by Suffield Public Library Foundation as part of their yearly speaker’s event.
Warm up with Winter Reading: Children and Teens Winter Reading Program at Kent Memorial Library
Three new light posts illuminate the new concrete stairs on the south side of the library.
The title of this column comes from Diana Athill’s book, a memoir she wrote at 89. She wrote with wry humor of her life and what it is like to grow old and face death.
The Suffield Public Library Foundation (SPLF) enthusiastically announces a reception and talk with bestselling author and legal figure Mike Chase at the Kent Memorial Library on Thursday, November 7 at 7 p.m.
On Sunday, September 22, the Kent Memorial Library Foundation honored those who have made the new addition possible – not just those who have given money, but also those who have given generously of their time and energy.
Harvest Fun for Kids at Kent Memorial Library: Families with children ages 3 – 9 are invited to Kent Memorial Library on Saturday, November 23, between 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. to celebrate the harvest!