Saxton B. Little Free Library
319 Route 87 Columbia, CT | P: (860) 228-0350 | F: (860) 228-1569
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Mon, Fri & Sat 10am-5pm | Tues-Thurs 10am-8pm | (Closed Saturdays during July and August)
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Sci-Fi Cinema: Moon
1:00pm Sci-Fi Cinema: Moon Monday, Jul. 1, 1:00pmSaxton B. Little Free Library Sci-Fi CinemaThis week:MoonRated R, 1 hr., 37 min.Watch the movie, and join us afterwards for a brief discussion!Please arrive early to grab a seat and a snack before showtime!All screenings will include subtitles.No registration required. Adults only! Films subject to change.
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Full Moon Wildlife
10:30 Full Moon Wildlife Wednesday, Jul. 3, 10:30 319 Route 87 Learn about nighttime creatures and how the moon can change behavior.Meet a live nocturnal animal! Ages 4+ Limited to 30. Registration is required.You can call (860-228-0350) or stop by to register.
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Hula Hooping with Judi Ann Jones!
3:00 Hula Hooping with Judi Ann Jones! Friday, Jul. 5, 3:00 319 Route 87 Families will learn waist hooping, tricks, and on and off body moves!Hoops will be provided for all ages @ YEOMANS HALL Registration is required.You can call (860-228-0350) or stop by to register.
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Sci-Fi Cinema: Children of Men
1:00pm Sci-Fi Cinema: Children of Men Monday, Jul. 8, 1:00pmSaxton B. Little Free Library Sci-Fi CinemaThis week:Children of MenRated R, 1 hr., 49 min.Watch the movie, and join us afterwards for a brief discussion!Please arrive early to grab a seat and a snack before showtime!All screenings will include subtitles.No registration required. Adults only! Films subject to change.
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Fiction Book Group: A Stranger in the House
6:30pm Fiction Book Group: A Stranger in the House Tuesday, Jul. 9, 6:30pmSaxton B. Little Free Library A Stranger in the House by Shari LapenaTuesday, July 9th @ 6:30pmThis book group meets in the Library's programming room New members are always welcome -- please drop in!Copies of book group titles are available for pick-up at the Library.Questions? Contact Cait at 860-228-0350.
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Science Snoopers: Skunks!
10:30 Science Snoopers: Skunks! Wednesday, Jul. 10, 10:30 319 Route 87 Learn all about skunks and make a (smelly) craft. Ages 4+ Limited to 24. Registration is required.You can call (860-228-0350) or stop by to register.
Reporting to You
6:30pm Reporting to You Wednesday, Jul. 10, 6:30pmSaxton B. Little Free Library Join photojournalist Ryan Bernat and anchor/reporter Sarah Cody of WTNH News 8 to learn about your evening news broadcast. These Emmy Award-winning journalists will share stories of their experience broadcasting the news of CT and answer your questions.Tuesday, July 10th @ 6:30pmplease call 860-228-...read more
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Beautiful Paper Bag Stars!
6:00 Beautiful Paper Bag Stars! Thursday, Jul. 11, 6:00 319 Route 87 Make your own unique star! Limited to 20. Registration is required.You can call (860-228-0350) or stop by to register.
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Mad Science: Space Technology!
3:00 Mad Science: Space Technology! Friday, Jul. 12, 3:00 319 Route 87 Steer a laser beam through a laser maze. Discover everyday objects originally designed for use in space. Feel your way around radar and see why we make technology with stereo vision. Ages 4+ Limited to 24. Registration is required.You can call (860-228-0350) or stop by to register.
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Sci-Fi Cinema: The Martian
1:00pm Sci-Fi Cinema: The Martian Monday, Jul. 15, 1:00pmSaxton B. Little Free Library Sci-Fi CinemaThis week:The MartianRated PG-13, 2 hr., 16 min.Watch the movie, and join us afterwards for a brief discussion!Please arrive early to grab a seat and a snack before showtime!All screenings will include subtitles.No registration required. Adults only! Films subject to change.
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Connecticut Authors Trail: James Mustich
6:30pm Connecticut Authors Trail: James Mustich Tuesday, Jul. 16, 6:30pmSaxton B. Little Free Library Join us for our leg of the Connecticut Authors Trail and meet James Mustich, author of 1000 BOOKS TO READ BEFORE YOU DIE: A LIFE-CHANGING LIST. Copies of his book will be available for purchase and signing. Program includes a door prize and refreshments! Registration requested - call us at 860-228-0...read more
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Walking Book Club for Parents
10:30 Walking Book Club for Parents Wednesday, Jul. 17, 10:30 319 Route 87 Meet in the Horace Porter parking lot. We will walk the track and discuss Small Animals: Parenthood in the Age of Fear, by Kim Brooks. Copies available at the library. Babies/children welcome. Rain Date: 7/22Registration is required.You can call (860-228-0350) or stop by to register.
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TBR Book Talks: Here and Now and Then (Sci-Fi and Time Travel)
11:00am TBR Book Talks: Here and Now and Then (Sci-Fi and Time Travel) Thursday, Jul. 18, 11:00amSaxton B. Little Free Library This week, we'll talk about science fiction books and time travel texts, like OUTLANDER by Diana Gabaldon, 11/22/63 by Stephen King, and THE TIME TRAVELER'S WIFE by Audrey Niffennegger. Come with recommendations of your favorites of the genre, or just come to listen!No registration required ...read more
Intergalactic Art!
6:00 Intergalactic Art! Thursday, Jul. 18, 6:00 319 Route 87 Have fun while making out-of-this-world art! Limited to 20. Registration is required.You can call (860-228-0350) or stop by to register.
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Showtime Steve: The Human Variety Show!
2:00 Showtime Steve: The Human Variety Show! Friday, Jul. 19, 2:00 319 Route 87 Featuring fast-paced juggling, mind-blowing Houdini escape artistry, contortion (watch him fit his entire body through a tennis racket!), balancing tricks, and other amazing stunts and laughs for the whole family @YEOMANS HALLRegistration is required.You can call (860-228-...read more
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Sci-Fi Cinema: The Matrix
1:00pm Sci-Fi Cinema: The Matrix Monday, Jul. 22, 1:00pmSaxton B. Little Free Library Sci-Fi CinemaThis week:The MatrixRated R, 2 hr., 16 min.Watch the movie, and join us afterwards for a brief discussion!Please arrive early to grab a seat and a snack before showtime!All screenings will include subtitles.No registration required. Adults only! Films subject to change.
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Nonfiction Book Group: Natural Causes
6:30pm Nonfiction Book Group: Natural Causes Tuesday, Jul. 23, 6:30pmSaxton B. Little Free Library Natural Causes: An Epidemic of Wellness, the Certainty of Dying, and Killing Ourselves to Live Longer by Barbara EhrenreichTuesday, July 23rd @ 6:30pmThis book group meets in the Library's programming room New members are always welcome -- please drop in!Copies of book group titles are...read more
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DIY Solar Ovens
3:00 DIY Solar Ovens Wednesday, Jul. 24, 3:00 319 Route 87 Build your own oven and use it to make s’mores!Limited to 20. Registration is required. Registration opens July 1st.You can call (860-228-0350) or stop by to register.
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TBR Book Talks: Oh the Horror! (Horror Fiction)
11:00am TBR Book Talks: Oh the Horror! (Horror Fiction) Thursday, Jul. 25, 11:00amSaxton B. Little Free Library This week, we'll talk about horror books, like THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE by Shirley Jackson, CARRIE by Stephen King, and CORALINE by Neil Gaiman. Come with recommendations of your favorites of the genre, or just come to listen!No registration required - but tea will be served! Feel free to brin...read more
Space Cakes (adult program)
3:30pm Space Cakes (adult program) Thursday, Jul. 25, 3:30pmSaxton B. Little Free Library
Space Cakes!
6:00 Space Cakes! Thursday, Jul. 25, 6:00 319 Route 87 Decorate four outer space themed cupcakes with frosting & fondant! Ages 5+ Limited to 20. Registration is required. Registration opens July 1st.You can call (860-228-0350) or stop by to register.
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Family Movie
2:00 Family Movie Friday, Jul. 26, 2:00 319 Route 87 Lego Movie 2: The Second Part. Rated PG. Snacks provided. Limited to 40. Registration is required. Registration opens July 1st.You can call (860-228-0350) or stop by to register.
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Sci-Fi Cinema: Her
1:00pm Sci-Fi Cinema: Her Monday, Jul. 29, 1:00pmSaxton B. Little Free Library Sci-Fi CinemaThis week:HerRated R, 2 hr., 6 min.Watch the movie, and join us afterwards for a brief discussion!Please arrive early to grab a seat and a snack before showtime!All screenings will include subtitles.No registration required. Adults only! Films subject to change.
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