Join us Saturday, November 27th from 10a -2:30p as the Friends of Kent Library hold a One Day Only Book Sale!
Please join us this Saturday at Arts on the Lake on Rte. 52 in Lake Carmel for a 1 Day Only Book Sale! The sale will be held during a portion of the Reflectionist Art Exhibit. Stop by between 1-4pm this Saturday to select from a wide assortment of wonderful art books and coffee table books as well as children's and oversized paperbacks. When you're finished, we hope you'll stay to browse through the fabulous Reflectionist exhibit as well. 
Join us this weekend at the Lake Carmel Cultural Center as we welcome the arrival of autumn with the Arts on the Lake Fall Art Exhibit. An abundance of new work in all media will be on display from many local artists. While you're there, be sure to check out the Friends of Kent Library Arts & More Book Sale in an adjacent room. There will be a wide selection of bargain books, great to pick up for yourself as well as gift giving! 
Those Autumn Leaves
Animal Fun?
Dear library patrons, please take note of the following: 
Within every soul is a deep connection to nature and its magic. Sometimes that connection flows very strongly, other times it is a quiet, almost whimsical whisper, but it is always there for LisaMarie. Just as the Native Americans believed that certain animals, or totems, represented an individual's inner nature or guardian spirit, her work is inspired by an intrinsic awareness that our connection to the world around us (its life forms, ancient legends, cultures and energy) is a very tangible thread. LisaMarie's images evoke a playful representation of that bond and attempt to inspire the viewer's imagination.
The Friends of Kent Library would like to extend a huge thank-you to all of the Friends and volunteers who helped with our most successful Giant Book Sale to date! It took a lot of effort by all, but in the end it was wholly appreciated by both those who attended as well as the Library, who will benefit from the funds raised.
What? It's time to get ready for the Kent Library Giant Book Sale!
You're As Welcome as the Flowers in May...For a preview, you may visit the artist's site here.
April 3-30, 2010 Lianne S. Escher, Reflectionist artist, presents Out-Picturing the Senses at the Kent Public Library.
In her solo exhibition, Lianne S. Escher explores sensations and experiences in her paintings.
“I paint in order to return to the process I’m in as I experience a place or an event. So the issues becomes: How to Express a verb on a flat surface with color. I tremendously enjoy the engagement and hope the viewer will as well.”
The Friends of Kent Library are pleased to announce the upcoming schedule of artists who will be displaying their work as part of the Art at Kent Library program.
February 1 - 27th, 2010 
Volunteer with the Friends!
PLEASE NOTE:
The Friends of Kent Library are sponsoring an art book sale on Sunday, November 15, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Arts on the Lake, concurrent with the reception for Visions, Sensations, Considerations, The Reflectionist fall 2009 art exhibition. Click on the image above for more details. We welcome your presence and support!
Works byDalia Hierro, Reflectionist artist, presents WTC Reflections at the Kent Public Library.
"When the Twin Towers fell on 9/11, they produced a mountain of ash and papers that rose up to fill the place they had been. Soon afterwards, prevailing winds blew this enormous cloud to my neighborhood in Brooklyn. The place was instantly transformed from a bright sunny world to some kind of deathly snow globe. Suddenly, I couldn't breathe; my street was filled with acrid smoke, gritty fog and falling papers of every kind - business cards, computer printouts, office memos, newspaper, anything light enough to fly - some of it charred, others items perfectly intact.
I watched the tragedy unfold that day in safety from across the East River. But in my memory, it is as if the horror happened right in front of me on my street in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn. This painting, like the others in this show, is an attempt make sense of my experience."
The Friends of the Kent Library are pleased to announce their upcoming series of "Mini" Book Sales. In lieu of their usual October sale, the Friends have initiated a new series of mini sales. These sales are more manageable during this busy fall and holiday season and they will afford patrons three times the opportunity to buy (and three times the fun!). The sales are scheduled as follows between the hours of 10:00 am and 2:30 pm:Saturday, November 21st
All sales will be held (rain or shine) in the Program room of the Kent Library on Route 52.
Although smaller in size, the sales will still provide a fine collection of bargain priced books. Items for sale will include hundreds of books, collectibles, hardcovers, paperbacks, children's books, videos, DVDs, CDS and more! A variety of raffles will be available for sale as well. Stop by to get ahead and stock up on your holiday gift giving. And, while you are there, be sure to visit the Book Nook at the library for more fine books at bargain prices. The Book Nook will be open on all sale days (10:00 am - 2:30 pm).
The Friends of Kent Library would like to extend an enthusiastic and warm welcome to Sharon Dirac, who has recently joined our Board of Directors. Welcome Sharon!
The Friends of the Kent Library in conjunction with Arts on the Lake and Director of the Kent Library are sponsoring ongoing exhibits throughout the year with one-artist shows. The artists alternate monthly so that the patrons of the library have an ever-changing exhibit. This brings a wide variety of artists to the library, and also gives the artists an opportunity to have a one-person show with exposure to the 300 daily visitors to the library. The exhibits are placed on the wall next to the genealogy room and change at the beginning of each month There are currently three groups that are based at Arts on the Lake in Kent that supply artists-The Reflectionist artists, the Visual Arts Committee, and The Photography Group. These groups rotate and the artists are picked randomly.
The Visual Arts Committee is the large Arts on the Lake committee for all visual artists members, Painters, sculptors, photographers and all other mediums. They have several large group shows a year and sponsor special show such as the High School students show.
The photograpy group is a newly formed group for professional and amateur photographers who are will begin showing at the library next year.
The exhibits are coordinated by Bonnie Eggena, VP of the Friends of the Kent Library and director of the Reflectionist Group- with the help of many others on the Friends Art committee, the director of the Kent Library Frank Rees, and the representatives of the three art groups at Arts on the Lake.
What an amazing community we live in. The Town of Kent definitely loves to support its library and in spite of difficult financial times for many – or perhaps due to budget restraints - the Friends of Kent Library Spring Book Sale was an enormous success. You helped us smash our previous book sale record. More than $5000 was raised and will be used to support our library. The success of this book sale was due in part to the many volunteers who graciously give up part – or all – of their holiday weekend to work at the sale. Even more volunteers help prepare for the sale by spending fun and friendly Monday morning hours in the library basement sorting through the thousands of donated books that come our way.
Our book sale has become a favorite event for Kent young people who need to fulfill their Community Service requirements. And how we enjoy having all of you among us. Judging from the books you take home after a long day’s work, I know you enjoy being part of this fundraising event. It is so reassuring to see so many of you. Please come back – anytime!
The Friends of Kent Library thank each and every one of you, volunteers and book lovers all, for supporting the book sale. We’ll look forward to seeing you again in the fall for the next book sale!
Everyone knows summertime means time to read! Whether your summer is taking you to the beach, the lake, or just your back porch - stop by The Book Nook and check out our great selection of inexpensive reads. It's a great way to keep your reading list fresh, all while supporting the library.
Have some extra time available this summer? The Friends Of Kent Library are always looking for helping hands to assist in our endeavors. Tasks that can always use volunteers are:Visit the wonderful newly opened book sale room (The Book Nook) at the back of the library for great bargains on used books.
Regular Hours:
Wednesdays 10 am to 6 pm
Saturdays 10 am to 2:30 pm
Volunteers Needed!
We desperately need volunteers in order to continue to operate the Book Nook. Please fill out a Volunteer Interest Form at the library or call 225-8585 if you are interested in giving of your time for a very good cause.
