Library to move during repairs

KENT — This January, normally a very quiet time, Kent Memorial Library will take care of some longdeferred and necessary repairs including asbestos remediation and new carpet installation. These tasks require that the Library close on Jan. 15 and temporarily move to #19 & #23 Kent Green Boulevard for a few weeks. The estimated time of returning to 32 North Main Street is early February.

New materials, periodicals, a selection of audio books and DVDs, computers, and wireless printing will be available at #19. Patrons will be able to request materials from other Libraries to be delivered to the temporary location. Selections of children’s books, toys, Tuesday baby group, Thursday lunch bunch, a winter story hour, and a TAB knitting & crochet circle will all be occurring as scheduled.

There are some programs for adults in January, too. The KLA will hold its annual meeting on Saturday, Jan. 18 at 2 p.m. immediately followed by a Sculptor Talk by Peter Woytuk. Artist Susan Grisell has been signedup for January and February 2020 for a few years and in order to accommodate her the Library will have an exhibit of her work from Jan. 15 until the move back to 32 North Main in addition to her regular exhibit at the Library in February.

“Thanks to the Town of Kent, who provided grant money to pay some of the expenses for the move and repairs being made at the

Library. To get this work done, and done quickly, we must close. We hope to make this as painless as possible,” commented Library Director, Sarah Marshall. “Owner of Kent Green, John Casey, has so graciously donated the space for our temporary move,” she adds. “We are grateful for all the support!”

The Library is located at 32 North Main Street, Kent, Connecticut. Visit www.kentmemoriallibrary.org for more information.