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Kent Memorial Library News
One Book, One Town
Kent Memorial Library is launching a new community program called "Kent Reads: One Book, One Town." The library chose Mark Twain’s A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court and will mail a copy to every household in the Town of Kent. Kent’s three boarding schools will receive copies for their students and faculty, as well.
The library and members of the community have planned programs, such as literary discussions for adults and children, art lectures and classes, exhibits, music, food, drama, movies, stories, games, puzzles and more—all inspired by Twain’s A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court. All of these programs are possible because of the enthusiasm and the willingness of Kent residents to share their interests and talents with their community.
So, one morning in mid-September, the residents of Kent should find in their mailboxes a copy of A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court. The project is made possible through the generosity of Dover Publications, Wal-Mart, William Paul Dooley Associates, Kent Lion’s Club, the NewMil Bank Foundation, Kent Chamber of Commerce, The Kent, Kent Grange, and anonymous donors.
Online Learning Center
At Kent Memorial Library you can log on to the Internet and review the new online, interactive resource to help you reach your academic and career goals—LearnATest.com. You have unlimited free Internet access to practice tests that are based on the official exams, including ACT, SAT, GED, ASVAB, Firefighter, Police Officer, Paramedic, EMT Basic, U.S. Citizenship, Postal Worker, Cosmetology, and Real Estate Sales Agent and Broker exams. Also, there are courses to help you prepare for some of these tests, and they are free, as well. With each practice test completed, you’ll receive instant scoring and individualized evaluation highlighting your strengths and weaknesses.
Changes to Lending Period for Circulating Collection
Starting on Tuesday, September 3, Kent Memorial Library will be changing its lending period for all books, book tapes, videos, magazines and CDs to two weeks (instead of the one-week or three-week lending periods of the past). Only overnight videos and overnight magazines will remain at their current lending period. The new policy includes best sellers and new books, which can now be borrowed for two weeks.
Kent Memorial Library is located at 32 North Main St. (Route 7) in Kent, and is open Mondays through Fridays from 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For more info call 860-927-3761.
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