The Suffield Observer (https://thesuffieldobserver.com/category/library/page/27/)
Fall flew by but we are ready for winter! Sign up for these FREE Teen Programs online at suffield-library.org. Thanks to the Friends of Kent Memorial Library for their support! Make Your Own
Bath Fizzies
December 5
from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
at 61 Flyler Place
Let’s get some science going and learn to make homemade bath bombs. You’ll go home with gifts for the holidays, or a treat for yourself.
Seating is limited at 61 Ffyler Place. Please register for a showing at 860-668-3896. Juliet, Naked
Wed., Dec. 5 at 2 p.m.
Thur., Dec. 6 at 6:30 p.m.
Fri., Dec.
This bear is Paddington, whose story started on Christmas Eve in 1956, at Selfridges in London. Michael Bond, searching for a present, pitied a forlorn toy bear sitting alone on a shelf and took it home. He wrote more than 70 stories about his much-loved bear. Today, over 30 million Paddington books have sold worldwide. The bear is so famous that when the Chunnel opened, a Paddington bear was the first item to enter France.
The Suffield Public Library Foundation is a vibrant organization, and we too have anxiously awaited news on the progress of the Kent Memorial Library (KML). We have not let the frustrating PCB predicament deter our mission to support our town library. The foundation formed in 2009 because many in town believed it was a necessary and fiscally responsible decision to set up an organization that allowed citizens to support KML through charitable gifting. Under the town leadership of First Selectman Scott Lingenfelter, our organization was formed. Our 501(c)(3) foundation serves as a conduit so that generous people can be sure their donations are meeting all eligible requirements of charitable contributions, and the funds are used exclusively for the benefit of the KML.
By mid-November, the grit blasting to remove ceiling paint judged to be the primary cause of the airborne PCB in Kent Memorial Library had been completed, and attention was directed to the floor, from which all the carpet squares and faux wood flooring had been removed, leaving adhesive residue. With all the windows blanked out by plastic to protect the glass, library aficionados couldn’t watch the work, but it’s certainly been gratifying to hear reports on the progress. Following the blasting and application of the epoxy encapsulant (the chemical folks don’t like calling it “paint”) and the successful completion of air quality tests, the rest of the work of putting the library back together can begin, including pipes and conduits on the ceiling, the rearranged book shelves, and the bathrooms.
For the historical room, Facilities Director Julie Oakes reports that a small change in the location of a fire sprinkler head will provide the necessary clearance, so work on putting the room back in use should be able to proceed. The new compact shelving for that room was delivered many months ago and must be installed. New seating for the auditorium (with reduced capacity to allow for up-to-date standards of accessibility) is expected in January for immediate installation then.
Fall is officially here, with November bringing thoughts of hot cider, warm fires and reading. It’s always a good time to stop into the library to grab a few books (we have lots of new titles) or old movies as an alternative to staring at your phone during rainy weekends. And don’t forget to sign up for the free teen programs we have scheduled. As always, keep an eye on our website, our instagram (@suffieldlibraryteens) or email wmitzel@suffield-library.org to get on our teen newsletter mailing list. And stay tuned for tons more programs in December – we’ve got you covered for great homemade holiday gifts!
Seating is limited at 61 Ffyler Place. Please register for a showing at 860-668-3896.
For more information or to register for programs, stop by the library, call 860-668-3896, check suffield-library.org or follow us on Facebook. All of our programs are free!