Come by the Library for a POPSICLE to celebrate the Last Day of School! We’d love to see your smiling summer vacation faces! All ages are welcome, no need to register.

Meets the second and fourth Friday of each month from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. This is a community group for anyone who has experienced a loss, is feeling grief, or grieving. Grief is a natural emotional and physical response to loss. Every person reacts differently and it may be expressed in many ways. This group is neither traditional therapy nor counseling, per se, but it is a safe supportive space where people can come together, speak about their loss, explore their emotions and thoughts, if it is the right time and place for them to do so. Reading Room. Free & Open to the Public.

Get ready for summer reading by decorating your own bookmarks! We will have templates to color and plenty of supplies to let your creativity shine. Children of all ages are welcome to participate.

Seven Hearths Museum was built in 1751 and served as a home and business center. Seven Hearths offers visitors a unique view of life in Kent in the 18th century with period rooms furnished with antiques and historical objects. These exhibits are contrasted with the story of artist George Laurence Nelson and his wife Helen Redgrave Nelson. For much of the twentieth century, it was their home and Nelson’s studios. Nelson’s paintings are on display and feature his portraits, a triptych of Helen in the garden and full length paintings of his family. Visitors are encouraged to enjoy the Nelson garden just behind Seven Hearths. Owned and operated by the Kent Historical Society, the house is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Guided tours are offered on the hour ... last tour at 3:00 p.m.

Lisa Marson is a licensed Massage Therapist & Intuitive and has been been working with the Tarot Deck for 40 years+. Lisa respects the uncanny wisdom & insights the cards provide. She feels the cards do not "foretell" the future but show us the forces at work in a situation in order for you to make an informed decision.

As a Virgo Sun, Lisa will dive deep into your Reading. Her Taurus Rising adds grounding energy to the Reading. Lisa’s Scorpio Moon is highly intuitive and will hone in on the deeper issues.

Join us on June 14th at the Firemen's Ball!

Doors open at 6:00p with Hors D'oeuvres

Grand March at 7:00p

Roast Beef Dinner at 7:30p

Dancing to band Those Guys Entertainment

AMAZING raffles | BYOB | Delicious Desserts

visit www.kentfire.org to purchase tickets and reserve seats or a table!

Spend an evening with Lisa Stephen Friday: Author, Composer, and New York Voices commissioned artist with Joe’s Pub at the Public Theater. 

As a child of the 80’s, Lisa’s artistic aesthetic is highly influenced by the early days of MTV and the post punk era of pop music. Lisa’s songwriting career is now in its third decade, with her most notable work coming in the early 2000’s as the front woman and songwriter for the NYC based rock-n-roll band Lisa Jackson and Girl Friday. After a 10 year hiatus from writing and performing, Lisa returned to NYC and the Joe’s Pub Stage to showcase her one woman musical TRANS AM and the concert version of the new musical Doll/Girl , which she has co-created with Joseph Ritsch. Lisa is also a 2025 recipient of an artist grant through the New York State Council on the Arts, in support of TRANS AM.

Co-Sponsor Theodore W. Hine will be hosting a pre-show Wine and Cheese reception starting at 6:00 PM. All ticket holders are welcome to enjoy the idyllic setting of Merryall Arts Center with a glass of cheer overlooking the West Aspetuck.

Embellished Notifications by British textile designer and fiber artist Kate Lewis offers an analog interpretation of the messages and notifications we receive digitally from various apps, brands and the outside world in general.

Conceived as an “antidote to the news” this series of work aims to capture the good feelings and happiness these digital messages offer, carrying those emotions and momentary dopamine triggers into the future.

“I thought about the relationship our phones have with brands, how we receive information digitally and which brands and phrases exactly gave me that hit of dopamine,” Kate says. “These notifications have become integral to our modern lives, with food deliveries, take out, online dating, transport...”

With a nod to traditional cross-stitch samplers, these colorful and slightly subversive hand made works aim to lift your spirits, and will look great in your kitchen.

For more information about the opening and exhibit email hithere@peggymercury.com or send us a DM on Instagram

@itspeggymercury

For more information about Kate Lewis:

@katelewisstudio

katelewisstudio.com

Music and Rhyme for Children from Birth to 3s! A program for babies and their caretakers that incorporates music, rhythm, stories, and nursery rhymes to spur language development, body awareness, pre-reading skills, self-confidence, and cooperation. Gathering at 10:15, the program begins at 10:30.

Registration appreciated, drop-ins welcome!

Music and Rhyme for Children from Birth to 3s! A program for babies and their caretakers that incorporates music, rhythm, stories, and nursery rhymes to spur language development, body awareness, pre-reading skills, self-confidence, and cooperation. Gathering at 10:15, the program begins at 10:30.

Registration appreciated, drop-ins welcome!

Come by the Junior Room to learn more about the summer of Level Up at Your Library. Find out about all the events and activities the Library has to offer this summer! Pick up your first BINGO sheet, do a craft, have a snack, play some games, and have some fun! Kids of all ages are welcome to participate. Registration opens for July’s Library Club (formerly known as Library Camp), a weekly 2-hour drop-off for kids entering Grades K-4 (you must register for each individual week, space is limited).

Embellished Notifications by British textile designer and fiber artist Kate Lewis offers an analog interpretation of the messages and notifications we receive digitally from various apps, brands and the outside world in general.

Conceived as an “antidote to the news” this series of work aims to capture the good feelings and happiness these digital messages offer, carrying those emotions and momentary dopamine triggers into the future.

“I thought about the relationship our phones have with brands, how we receive information digitally and which brands and phrases exactly gave me that hit of dopamine,” Kate says. “These notifications have become integral to our modern lives, with food deliveries, take out, online dating, transport...”

With a nod to traditional cross-stitch samplers, these colorful and slightly subversive hand made works aim to lift your spirits, and will look great in your kitchen.

For more information about the opening and exhibit email hithere@peggymercury.com or send us a DM on Instagram

@itspeggymercury

For more information about Kate Lewis:

@katelewisstudio

katelewisstudio.com

French Fridays. Meets first and third Friday of each month at 9:30 a.m. Join us for a French Conversation Group at the Library. Reading Room. Free & Open to the Public.

Join Lee Sohl and her dogs for some Father’s Day stories! We will be meeting in the Junior Room. Children of all ages are welcome to participate.

Mela is a 4th Generation Clairvoyant Liaison with over 35 years experience in spirit communication.

Clairvoyance is the ability to perceive that which most others cannot. This is in direct communication with spirit. No one spirit can be guaranteed to come through in any session. Whoever is the one with the message, will present themselves.

Meet Mela in this short video

Annual Benefit Party.

Please visit the link below for more information:

https://www.kentmemoriallibrary.org/benefit-2025/

Take advantage of this rare opportunity to have an in person session with Sheilaa L. Hite in Kent, CT!

Sheilaa Hite, C.Ht., CLC, is a world renowned Master Tarot consultant, instructor, Intuitive and author who insightfully uses the Tarot, Astrology, Palmistry, Psychometry, Dream and Symbol interpretation, Mediumship, Channeling, Meditation, Healing and Intuitive Counseling to help her clients understand and fulfill the meaning and purpose of their lives. Her ability to expertly interpret and use the power and energy of the Tarot is legendary. She has an accuracy rate of 95-100% and is featured in Paulette Cooper’s book, The 100 Top Psychics in America.

Meet Sheilaa in this short video

Music and Rhyme for Children from Birth to 3s! A program for babies and their caretakers that incorporates music, rhythm, stories, and nursery rhymes to spur language development, body awareness, pre-reading skills, self-confidence, and cooperation. Gathering at 10:15, the program begins at 10:30.

Registration appreciated, drop-ins welcome!

Music and Rhyme for Children from Birth to 3s! A program for babies and their caretakers that incorporates music, rhythm, stories, and nursery rhymes to spur language development, body awareness, pre-reading skills, self-confidence, and cooperation. Gathering at 10:15, the program begins at 10:30.

Registration appreciated, drop-ins welcome!

Bring your lunch, listen to stories, and enjoy a fun craft! All are welcome, this program is intended for preschool-aged children. This event will be offered in person in the Junior Room of the Library.

Registration is appreciated but not required.

The tarot provides a rich landscape of symbolic imagery that reflects the hero’s journey. The mirror of the tarot is an inspiring tool for both creative writing & journaling.

In this workshop, Kathleen Kryspin, local English teacher for over 29 years, will instruct you to use tarot cards to inspire both creative writing & reflective journal practice.

Whether you are interested in storytelling or self divination, this workshop will provide you with writing tools from the tarot!

This discussion will provide a brief overview of the early and middle periods of Stoic philosophy, with a primary focus on the later Stoics. We will also explore select aphorisms from both Eastern and Western philosophical traditions to highlight how wisdom transcends time and cultural boundaries.

Patrick Bonis has been a dedicated teacher and coach for nearly 25 years, specializing in Community Health and holding credentials as a Certified Wellness Counselor. As a Performance Coach, he seamlessly integrates philosophy into his pre-lift and pre-game talks, inspiring athletes and students alike. With a strong foundation in Anatomy and Physiology, combined with his passion for philosophical thought, Patrick empowers individuals to tap into the timeless wisdom and actions of those who came before them. His unique interdisciplinary approach fosters both physical excellence and mental clarity.

Relief for Grief Group. Meets the second and fourth Friday of each month from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. This is a community group for anyone who has experienced a loss, is feeling grief, or grieving. Grief is a natural emotional and physical response to loss. Every person reacts differently and it may be expressed in many ways. This group is neither traditional therapy nor counseling, per se, but it is a safe supportive space where people can come together, speak about their loss, explore their emotions and thoughts, if it is the right time and place for them to do so. Reading Room. Free & Open to the Public.

For kids entering Grades 5 and up only, please. Attendance at this event counts for one point towards the summer’s eight-point goal. Registration is appreciated, please email (kmljuniorroom@biblio.org) to register, or register online.

Meet Regina Olson, Intuitive Tarot Reader, Astrologer and Owner of Tarot in Thyme in Kent CT. Regina and her team are also the in House Readers at the Mayflower Inn & Spa in Washington CT & Winvian, Morris CT. Tarot in Thyme offers free weekly Readings on their YouTube Channel. 

Regina blends Tarot with Astrology along with her intuition to dive deep into your soul’s sacred contract. What did you agree to experience and learn in this lifetime? What tools did you come into this life with? Which ones need to be learned? Timing is everything. What energy is available for you at this present time? Tarot cards are a great tool to continue this deep conversation of getting to know YOU better and what lies ahead.