(Hartford, Conn.) – Connecticut’s 2025 Kid Governor Keudy Martinez and members of his Cabinet will visit four libraries across the state this month as part of the annual Kid Governor’s Library Circuit. They will speak with fellow students, families, teachers, and the public about their platforms, how kids can get involved, their terms in office, and how 5th graders can participate in the Kid Governor® program. The events are free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.
The 2025 Library Circuit schedule is:
- Thursday, September 11 – Silas Bronson Library, Waterbury at 5:30 pm
Kid Governor Keudy Martinez and Cabinet Member Dominic DeVincentis of Orange/Hamden - Saturday, September 13 – Public Library of New London, at 2:00 pm
Kid Governor Keudy Martinez and Cabinet Member Nava Ekstrand of New London
- Saturday, September 20 – Warehouse Point Library, East Windsor at 10:30 am
Kid Governor Keudy Martinez and Cabinet Members Dawson Quijada of Washington and Khloe Wilcox of Hartford - Saturday, September 20 – East Hartford Public Library-Raymond Library, East Hartford at 12:30 pm
Kid Governor Keudy Martinez and Cabinet Members Ryan Deng of North Haven and Warona Segoma of East Hartford
This year, Keudy has been focused on advancing his “Speaking Up for Safe & Happy Schools” platform which addresses bullying and mental health. His Cabinet Members have been eagerly advancing their own platforms that address similar community issues important to them.
“Kid Governor Keudy and his Cabinet Members have been working hard on their platforms to empower kids to make a difference in our state,” said Brian Cofrancesco, Director of Kid Governor® at The Connecticut Democracy Center. “Visiting these four libraries is a unique opportunity for kids and adults alike to meet these student leaders in person and to learn how they are serving young people throughout Connecticut!”
Connecticut’s Kid Governor® is an award-winning civic education program created by The Connecticut Democracy Center in residence at Connecticut’s Old State House. This ground-breaking approach to civics education immerses fifth-grade students in learning about state government, elections and voting, and civic participation through a real-life election for their state’s Kid Governor. Registration is now open for the 2025-26 program. For more information, visit CT.KidGovernor.org. Support for the 2025 Kid Governor’s Library Circuit is provided by the Gawlicki Family Foundation, Lincoln and Therese Filene Foundation, Connecticut Community Foundation, James H. Napier Foundation, Citizen Travelers, David Alan Hospitality Group, PeoplesBank, and Victus Coffee.
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The Connecticut Democracy Center (CTDC) provides people of all ages with a lifetime pathway to active citizenship and the tools to take civic action in their communities. With a broad range of initiatives including The Connecticut Network (CT-N), Connecticut’s Old State House, Connecticut History Day, Connecticut’s Kid Governor®, and We The People: The Citizen and The Constitution, The CTDC envisions a society where everyone is empowered to participate in our democracy. Learn more by visiting ctdemocracycenter.org and engaging on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram.
Barbara Glassman Dell
Marketing Manager
Connecticut Democracy Center
(860) 246-1553 x 116
barbara.dell@ctdemocracycenter.org