Library Events Calendar

Thursdays, September 14 - December 149:45AM - 10:45AMGet little bodies moving with lap bounces, tickles, lifting songs and rhymes. Then enjoy baby playtime. Recommended for familieswith babies to 18 months old. No registration required.

Join us Thursdays from 10:30 am to 12 pm for our English for Speakers of Other Languages Group. Our goal is to prepare participants for success in society through the development of cultural awareness and English language proficiency in listening, speaking and reading. This is a drop-in program...read more

Drop in and join us for stories, songs, bubbles and more! Stay for free play after the storytime.  The library will provide an assortment of toys. For babies, toddlers and preschoolers with an adult. No registration necessary.  Please do not attend if you or your child are not feeling...read more

Sign up for a 1 hour time slot to go over any tech questions you may have with Mike Murphy, whether it be your phone or tablet, computer, Microsoft Office, streaming TV, the sky's the limit! These sessions can be conducted in person or online via Zoom. Please register and Mike will reach out via...read more

Drop in and join us for stories, songs, bubbles and more! Stay for free play after the storytime.  The library will provide an assortment of toys. For babies, toddlers and preschoolers with an adult. No registration necessary.  Please do not attend if you or your child are not feeling...read more

Children needing help building confidence in their reading are invited to practice reading aloud in a short, 15-minute session with a therapy dog trained through the R.E.A.D. program. Every second Saturday of the month.Recommended for children ages 6-10. Online registration required.

Children needing help building confidence in their reading are invited to practice reading aloud in a short, 15-minute session with a therapy dog trained through the R.E.A.D. program. Every second Saturday of the month.Recommended for children ages 6-10. Online registration required.

Children needing help building confidence in their reading are invited to practice reading aloud in a short, 15-minute session with a therapy dog trained through the R.E.A.D. program. Every second Saturday of the month.Recommended for children ages 6-10. Online registration required.

Children needing help building confidence in their reading are invited to practice reading aloud in a short, 15-minute session with a therapy dog trained through the R.E.A.D. program. Every second Saturday of the month.Recommended for children ages 6-10. Online registration required.

Children needing help building confidence in their reading are invited to practice reading aloud in a short, 15-minute session with a therapy dog trained through the R.E.A.D. program. Every second Saturday of the month.Recommended for children ages 6-10. Online registration required.

Children needing help building confidence in their reading are invited to practice reading aloud in a short, 15-minute session with a therapy dog trained through the R.E.A.D. program. Every second Saturday of the month.Recommended for children ages 6-10. Online registration required.

Children needing help building confidence in their reading are invited to practice reading aloud in a short, 15-minute session with a therapy dog trained through the R.E.A.D. program. Every second Saturday of the month.Recommended for children ages 6-10. Online registration required.

Children needing help building confidence in their reading are invited to practice reading aloud in a short, 15-minute session with a therapy dog trained through the R.E.A.D. program. Every second Saturday of the month.Recommended for children ages 6-10. Online registration required.

Join us for a fun, participatory storytime for toddlers that includes songs, stories and movement activities. Each week we'll finish with a fun craft or activity too, just perfect for your little one!Recommended for children ages 2-4 with an accompanying adult. We've made it even easier...read more

Sign up for a 1 hour time slot to go over any tech questions you may have with Mike Murphy, whether it be your phone or tablet, computer, Microsoft Office, streaming TV, the sky's the limit! These sessions can be conducted in person or online via Zoom. Please register and Mike will reach out via...read more

Stories, songs, dancing & more! Music develops listening skills, awareness of rhythm and sound which helps develop early literacy skills.   Fun for families with children 2 to 5 yrs (siblings welcome). Register for reminders.

Sign up for a ½ hour slot to discuss your resume, practice interviewing, get help with the application process and/or create a job search strategy. These sessions will be conducted on Zoom or via phone. Register online by Friday, December 8 for a 9:30, 10:00 or 10:30 am appointment or ca...read more

Sign up for a ½ hour slot to discuss your resume, practice interviewing, get help with the application process and/or create a job search strategy. These sessions will be conducted on Zoom or via phone. Register online by Friday, December 8 for a 9:30, 10:00 or 10:30 am appointment or ca...read more

Sign up for a ½ hour slot to discuss your resume, practice interviewing, get help with the application process and/or create a job search strategy. These sessions will be conducted on Zoom or via phone. Register online by Friday, December 8 for a 9:30, 10:00 or 10:30 am appointment or ca...read more

Join us for a special winter circle time where we’ll practice some developmental skills for ages 3-4, enjoy a WINT-erful craft, and have a chill time!Ages 3-4. Registration required. One adult per child is welcome to come as there is limited space.

Join our friendly Knitting Group every Tuesday morning at 11 AM. Crochet, knitting, cross stich, all are welcome. New to knitting? This group welcomes newbies. No registration required.

You’re invited to an afternoon chat with New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Land as she talks to us about her new memoir, Class: A Memoir of Motherhood, Hunger, and Higher Education.When Stephanie Land set out to write her first book, a memoir titled Maid, she neve...read more

Explore an ancient wind cave with Wind Caves National Park!Sign up to watch in person at the library, or register HERE to view this event virtually from home!The Happy Trails programs delivered on the second Tuesday of the month are delivered by a partnership with the National Park Service and the C...read more

Join us for another Cookbook Club, where we get together each month to share great food, conversations, and ideas on cooking! This month, the theme will be 'Appetizers and Desserts'. Find or create a recipe, bring in the dish on the night of the program, and join us for a fun evening! Please...read more

Sign up for a 1 hour time slot to go over any tech questions you may have with Mike Murphy, whether it be your phone or tablet, computer, Microsoft Office, streaming TV, the sky's the limit! These sessions can be conducted in person or online via Zoom. Please register and Mike will reach out via...read more

Did you know the library has a telescope that you can check out and try at home? Learn how to use the telescope in this hands-on, instructional program taught by Chris from the Astronomical Society of Greater Hartford.  Participants will be able to try the telescope outside and should be able t...read more

Thursdays, September 14 - December 149:45AM - 10:45AMGet little bodies moving with lap bounces, tickles, lifting songs and rhymes. Then enjoy baby playtime. Recommended for familieswith babies to 18 months old. No registration required.

Join us Thursdays from 10:30 am to 12 pm for our English for Speakers of Other Languages Group. Our goal is to prepare participants for success in society through the development of cultural awareness and English language proficiency in listening, speaking and reading. This is a drop-in program...read more

Drop in and join us for stories, songs, bubbles and more! Stay for free play after the storytime.  The library will provide an assortment of toys. For babies, toddlers and preschoolers with an adult. No registration necessary.  Please do not attend if you or your child are not feeling...read more

Sign up for a 1 hour time slot to go over any tech questions you may have with Mike Murphy, whether it be your phone or tablet, computer, Microsoft Office, streaming TV, the sky's the limit! These sessions can be conducted in person or online via Zoom. Please register and Mike will reach out via...read more

Drop in and join us for stories, songs, bubbles and more! Stay for free play after the storytime.  The library will provide an assortment of toys. For babies, toddlers and preschoolers with an adult. No registration necessary.  Please do not attend if you or your child are not feeling...read more

Join us for a fun, participatory storytime for toddlers that includes songs, stories and movement activities. Each week we'll finish with a fun craft or activity too, just perfect for your little one!Recommended for children ages 2-4 with an accompanying adult. We've made it even easier...read more

Sign up for a 1 hour time slot to go over any tech questions you may have with Mike Murphy, whether it be your phone or tablet, computer, Microsoft Office, streaming TV, the sky's the limit! These sessions can be conducted in person or online via Zoom. Please register and Mike will reach out via...read more

Stories, songs, dancing & more! Music develops listening skills, awareness of rhythm and sound which helps develop early literacy skills.   Fun for families with children 2 to 5 yrs (siblings welcome). Register for reminders.

Join us at the library for some fun toddler winter games! We'll have different stations around the Program Room such as fill the snowman, fake snow sensory bin, snowball knock down, and more!Ages 1-5. No registration required, just drop in!

Join our friendly Knitting Group every Tuesday morning at 11 AM. Crochet, knitting, cross stich, all are welcome. New to knitting? This group welcomes newbies. No registration required.

Join us for another talk with Naturopathic physician, Dr. Nicole Klughers! This month, we will be discussing Natural Support for Cold/Flu/COVID. This event will take place online via Zoom. Registration is required to receive the Zoom meeting information.

Sign up for a 1 hour time slot to go over any tech questions you may have with Mike Murphy, whether it be your phone or tablet, computer, Microsoft Office, streaming TV, the sky's the limit! These sessions can be conducted in person or online via Zoom. Please register and Mike will reach out via...read more

Wednesday, December 206-7PMCreate a mini work of art to decorate your home this winter! Learn a fun and easy technique to fill in your tree and listen to some music while you work. Registration required. Adults.

Join us Thursdays from 10:30 am to 12 pm for our English for Speakers of Other Languages Group. Our goal is to prepare participants for success in society through the development of cultural awareness and English language proficiency in listening, speaking and reading. This is a drop-in program...read more

Drop in and join us for stories, songs, bubbles and more! Stay for free play after the storytime.  The library will provide an assortment of toys. For babies, toddlers and preschoolers with an adult. No registration necessary.  Please do not attend if you or your child are not feeling...read more

Drop in and join us for stories, songs, bubbles and more! Stay for free play after the storytime.  The library will provide an assortment of toys. For babies, toddlers and preschoolers with an adult. No registration necessary.  Please do not attend if you or your child are not feeling...read more

Come paint your very own Camp Half-Blood beads and make a necklace to celebrate the new Percy Jackson series! Create replicas of the beads mentioned in the books or put your own spin on them. All materials will be provided. Recommended for preteens and teens ages 11 and up. Please register separatel...read more

Meet a live opossum!  Learn all about opossums, wildlife rehabilitation, the role of rehabbers, how wildlife can be supported in the winter, preparing an emergency roadside kit and how to turn your property into a sanctuary.  Two of the ambassador opossums will attend.  Participants w...read more

Join us Thursdays from 10:30 am to 12 pm for our English for Speakers of Other Languages Group. Our goal is to prepare participants for success in society through the development of cultural awareness and English language proficiency in listening, speaking and reading. This is a drop-in program...read more

Thursday, December 281:30-3:30PMCome volunteer to help with the Sugar Plum Fairy Craft program.  We need help setting up, assisting kids with activities, and cleaning up.  Please arrive promptly at the designated time and sign in at the adult reference desk.  Then report to the childr...read more

Thursday, December 282-3PMDecorate sugar plum fairies to hang on your tree or around your home! Listen to music from the Nutcracker Ballet as you work! Children ages 7+ Registration required.

Come volunteer to help with the New Year's Eve Noon party. We need help setting up, assisting with each of the activities, and cleaning up. Please arrive promptly at the designated time and sign in at the adult reference desk.  Then check in at the children's reference desk do...read more

Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Noon time, a couple days early!  Fun for the whole family!  Decorate a party hat, create a New Year’s Sparkler Star, a New Year’s party popper; play some Minute to Win it games, dance and then countdown to NOON! Recommended for the whole family...read more

Sign up for a 1 hour time slot to go over any tech questions you may have with Mike Murphy, whether it be your phone or tablet, computer, Microsoft Office, streaming TV, the sky's the limit! These sessions can be conducted in person or online via Zoom. Please register and Mike will reach out via...read more

Drop in and join us for stories, songs, bubbles and more! Stay for free play after the storytime.  The library will provide an assortment of toys. For babies, toddlers and preschoolers with an adult. No registration necessary.  Please do not attend if you or your child are not feeling...read more