Shelley Dell is Kent Library s May Artist Written by Kent Library
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The Kent Public Library will be featuring Shelly Dell as their Artist of the Month in May. Her watercolor and colored pencil landscapes are displayed on the Kent Library s web page at https://friendsofkentlibrary.blogspot.com/
According to Ms. Dell, Catching moments of beauty, observing sunlight as it changes and passes through and around objects is a fascinating thing to observe and try to catch on paper. I make images with watercolors and colored pencils on paper and very recently I have started exploring monoprints. Shelly Dell graduated from NYU with a degree in studio art. Studies included classes at The Art Students League, and The School of Visual Arts. Her current projects integrate classic painting and drawing techniques with the digital world, images made with watercolors and colored pencils on paper attempting to record a few seconds of magic light. Her work is in collections in
Donated Books Keep Elementary Students Reading Written by Carmel Central School District
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Elementary students in Carmel Central School District are adding new books to their home collections thanks to recent book donations from the Friends of Kent LibraryOpens in a new browser tab.
“The Friends of Kent Library are always looking for ways to help our schools because, as we all know, communities are built on our strong library systems and our strong school systems,” said Kathryn Collins Adams, treasurer for the Kent Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization.
Volunteers from the Friends of Kent Library worked to bring age-appropriate books to the CCSD students, right at their schools. Even students who are learning from home this year received books from the donation in their weekly work material pick-up.
Author of the article: Postmedia Staff
Publishing date: Feb 04, 2021 • February 4, 2021 • 1 minute read • Chatham-Kent Public Library has chosen The Lost Ones and Fight Like a Girl, both by author Sheena Kamal, as the titles for the annual CK Reads program, which encourages everyone in the community to read the same books. (Handout/Postmedia Network)
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Chatham-Kent Public Library’s annual community-wide book club will read two books in 2021 in recognition of the initiative’s fifth year.
The titles for the CK Reads program are
The Lost Ones and
Fight Like a Girl, both by Canadian author Sheena Kamal. Library staff are encouraging everyone in Chatham-Kent to read these books.
Story Time Online from the Kent Librar Written by Kent Library
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Join Miss Chris, the brand new (but already so popular!) storytime specialist at the Kent Public Library, for a six-week series of fun and engaging storytimes!
Monday Movers for ages 2-3 will occur on Monday mornings at 11:00 on Zoom, starting January 18. Let’s get Movin’ and Groovin’ on Monday mornings with Miss Chris. This special toddler story time will include singing, stretching, wiggling, giggling, board books, stories and more to get your little ones up and moving. Registration required. Supply bag pickup Tues., Jan. 12 from 11-2.
Friday Fun Day for Ages 3-5 will occur on Friday mornings at 11:00 on Zoom, starting January 22. Get ready to fill your Fridays with fun! Miss Chris is ready to lead our Friday kids with lots of stretching, singing, reading, show n’ tell, scavenger hunts, art projects, and more. Registration required. Supply bag pickup Tues., Jan. 12 from 11-2.