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Unplugged Game Night
5 pm Unplugged Game Night Tuesday, Oct. 1, 5 pm From Magic to Unstable Unicorns, unplug and play. For grades 7-8.
Sound Healing
6 pm Sound Healing Tuesday, Oct. 1, 6 pm Join us with Julia Nadolny, certified energy medicine and reiki practitioner for a session of sound healing. Sound healing is an ancient practice that has been around for thousands of years that promotes balance and total bliss throughout the body. Registration is required.
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Manga Club
4 pm Manga Club Wednesday, Oct. 2, 4 pm Get ready to geek about your favorite manga and anime. Trivia, games, snacks, & prizes included! For grades 7-12.
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Process Art Play
10 am Process Art Play Thursday, Oct. 3, 10 am Toddlers and Preschoolers will experience the joy of creating by exploring art supplies such as paint, paper, playdough and more with no expectation for a formal project. Wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty!
Friends of RPL Meeting
12 pm Friends of RPL Meeting Thursday, Oct. 3, 12 pm Join us at our next meeting when our guest speaker will be Bonnie Jean Gordon of Tara Farms Rescue, Coventry, CT.Remember to check out our many museum passes on the library website under Collections with most available for printing online. We recently added 7 homes of CT Landmarks as well as the Web...read more
Teen Super Smash Tournament
5 pm Teen Super Smash Tournament Thursday, Oct. 3, 5 pm A game tournament for high school students.
Unplugged Game Night
5 pm Unplugged Game Night Thursday, Oct. 3, 5 pm From Magic to Unstable Unicorns, unplug and play. For grades 9-12.
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Joyful Tunes
10 am Joyful Tunes Friday, Oct. 4, 10 am Join us at the library for enchanting and educational music and movement classes! Perfect for young children aged 2-5 years, this interactive program blends fun songs, dance, and creative play to inspire a love of music and enhance early childhood development. In each session, Joy will guide the lit...read more
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Insects of Connecticut
10 am Insects of Connecticut Saturday, Oct. 5, 10 am Learn all about the wonderful world of insects including bees, beetles, moths, butterflies and caterpillars that live in Connecticut. Lots of mounted specimens will be displayed in the Peck Room. Program presented by Jane Seymour of Belding Wildlife Center.
Fiber Arts Club
10 am Fiber Arts Club Saturday, Oct. 5, 10 am Calling all fiber art enthusiasts! Bring your current projects for a social Saturday morning of crochet, knitting, felting, and more! No registration required.
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Free Art Hour
4 pm Free Art Hour Monday, Oct. 7, 4 pm Teens! Drop in and get creative with friends! At the library, we have paint, watercolors, illustration markers, origami, and more—every Monday at 4 PM! For grades 7-12.
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Music and Movement
10 am Music and Movement Tuesday, Oct. 8, 10 am Enjoy music, dance, bubbles and various hand held musical instruments and scarf play. For toddlers and preschoolers.
Unplugged Game Night
5 pm Unplugged Game Night Tuesday, Oct. 8, 5 pm From Magic to Unstable Unicorns, unplug and play. For grades 7-8.
Book Page Pumpkins
6 pm - 8 pm Book Page Pumpkins Tuesday, Oct. 8, 6 pm - 8 pm Learn how to create a fall pumpkin using upcycled paperbacks! All materials will be provided. Registration is required.
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Silly Songs with Judy Pancoast
10 am Silly Songs with Judy Pancoast Thursday, Oct. 10, 10 am A lively, interactive concert of all-original music by Grammy-nominated children’s musician Judy Pancoast!
Vernon Fall Market
4 pm - 7 pm Vernon Fall Market Thursday, Oct. 10, 4 pm - 7 pm Shop for the freshest produce and learn about Vernon’s sustainability initiatives at our fall market. Local farms with fruits and vegetables Vernon’s sustainability initiatives on display Twin Beaks Fried Chicken food truck Musical guest, Martin Loves You Children’s activitie...read more
Unplugged Game Night
5 pm Unplugged Game Night Thursday, Oct. 10, 5 pm From Magic to Unstable Unicorns, unplug and play. For grades 9-12.
Trading Card & Game Night
6 pm Trading Card & Game Night Thursday, Oct. 10, 6 pm Join us for an evening of Pokemon, Magic, chess, puzzles, strategy games & more! We're meeting the second Thursday of the month at 6pm. This program is for all ages (note: children under 12 must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver, per state law)
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Book Discussion
2 pm Book Discussion Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2 pm October's pick is The Hired Girl by Laura Amy Schlitz. Books will be available for check out.Fourteen-year-old Joan Skraggs, just like the heroines in her beloved novels, yearns for real life and true love. But what hope is there for adventure, beauty, or art on a hardscrabble farm in Pennsylvan...read more
Mystical Meetup: DIY Candle
4 pm Mystical Meetup: DIY Candle Tuesday, Oct. 15, 4 pm Make your own candle with us! For grades 7-12, please register.
or call 860-875-5892.
Unplugged Game Night
5 pm Unplugged Game Night Tuesday, Oct. 15, 5 pm From Magic to Unstable Unicorns, unplug and play. For grades 7-8.
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Lil’ Bookworms Storytime
10:30 am Lil’ Bookworms Storytime Wednesday, Oct. 16, 10:30 am Join us for a fun-filled storytime. No registration is required.
Digital Art with Danielle
4 pm Digital Art with Danielle Wednesday, Oct. 16, 4 pm Bring your creations to the digital realm. For grades 7-12. Space is limited - please register.
or call 860-875-5892. |
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Paint Session - Eerie Pumpkin Landscape
2 pm - 4 pm Paint Session - Eerie Pumpkin Landscape Thursday, Oct. 17, 2 pm - 4 pm Join us with local artist, Laurie Czech to create an eerie pumpkin landscape using the “dry brush” and “wet on wet” methods of acrylic painting. All materials will be provided.Registration begins Sept. 17 at 9 am (please sign up for only one session).
Unplugged Game Night
5 pm Unplugged Game Night Thursday, Oct. 17, 5 pm From Magic to Unstable Unicorns, unplug and play. For grades 9-12.
Teen Advisory Board
6 pm Teen Advisory Board Thursday, Oct. 17, 6 pm Join the Teen Advisory Board - suggest new books, choose teen programs and help shape the library! For grades 7-12.
Paint Session - Eerie Pumpkin Landscape
6 pm - 8 pm Paint Session - Eerie Pumpkin Landscape Thursday, Oct. 17, 6 pm - 8 pm Join us with local artist, Laurie Czech to create an eerie pumpkin landscape using the “dry brush” and “wet on wet” methods of acrylic painting. All materials will be provided.Registration begins Sept. 17 at 9 am (please sign up for only one session).
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Joyful Tunes
10 am Joyful Tunes Friday, Oct. 18, 10 am Join us at the library for enchanting and educational music and movement classes! Perfect for young children aged 2-5 years, this interactive program blends fun songs, dance, and creative play to inspire a love of music and enhance early childhood development. In each session, Joy will guide the lit...read more
Recycled Magazine Bowl Craft
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Free Art Hour
4 pm Free Art Hour Monday, Oct. 21, 4 pm Teens! Drop in and get creative with friends! At the library, we have paint, watercolors, illustration markers, origami, and more—every Monday at 4 PM! For grades 7-12.
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Unplugged Game Night
5 pm Unplugged Game Night Tuesday, Oct. 22, 5 pm From Magic to Unstable Unicorns, unplug and play. For grades 7-8.
Navigating Medicare in 2025
6 pm - 7:30 pm Navigating Medicare in 2025 Tuesday, Oct. 22, 6 pm - 7:30 pm Mention the word Medicare and you’re likely to get a confused look in return. The Father/Daughter Team of Lou and Jessica Pelletier will sort through the Parts (A - Hospital; B - Physician and Outpatient Coverage; D - Drug Coverage), including the significant changes to Medicare drug plans in ...read more
or call 860-875-5892. |
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Paper Haunted Houses
4 pm - 6 pm Paper Haunted Houses Wednesday, Oct. 23, 4 pm - 6 pm Partake in a shared moment of creativity with people of all ages as we craft haunted houses and seasonal marvels out of paper. Apple cider will be served. No registration required.
Family Crafternoon
4 pm Family Crafternoon Wednesday, Oct. 23, 4 pm Join us as we explore a variety of art forms through a mix of art and craft projects. This event is best for elementary age children and parents. Siblings are welcome.
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Unplugged Game Night
5 pm Unplugged Game Night Thursday, Oct. 24, 5 pm From Magic to Unstable Unicorns, unplug and play. For grades 9-12.
Dungeons & Dragons
6 pm Dungeons & Dragons Thursday, Oct. 24, 6 pm A custom, one-shot campaign for grades 7-12. Please register.
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Lego Club
10 am Lego Club Saturday, Oct. 26, 10 am Join us in the Children's Department where you can make your own Lego creations! Part of our Saturday Series.
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Playdate @ the Library
10 am Playdate @ the Library Monday, Oct. 28, 10 am Looking for a place to meet other parents with young kids? Need to get out of the house for an hour? Join us with your little ones to play and make new friends! We will have special toys set up in the Peck Room for you! Playdate @ the Library meets once a month on select dates from 10AM –...read more
Free Art Hour
4 pm Free Art Hour Monday, Oct. 28, 4 pm Teens! Drop in and get creative with friends! At the library, we have paint, watercolors, illustration markers, origami, and more—every Monday at 4 PM! For grades 7-12.
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Unplugged Game Night
5 pm Unplugged Game Night Tuesday, Oct. 29, 5 pm From Magic to Unstable Unicorns, unplug and play. For grades 7-8.
Late Night Library for Adults
8 pm - 10 pm Late Night Library for Adults Tuesday, Oct. 29, 8 pm - 10 pm Ever wondered what lurks in the shadows once the library closes? Here’s your opportunity to find out. Join us after closing for a lantern-lit library tour and fun mystery games! Registration required.
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Trick or Treat at the Library
Trick or Treat at the Library Thursday, Oct. 31, Put on your costume and head to the library between 10am-12pm OR 5pm-7pm for a simple craft, and of course, some special treats!
Unplugged Game Night
5 pm Unplugged Game Night Thursday, Oct. 31, 5 pm From Magic to Unstable Unicorns, unplug and play. For grades 9-12.
Late Night Library for Teens
8 pm - 10 pm Late Night Library for Teens Thursday, Oct. 31, 8 pm - 10 pm A lantern-lit library tour and lights-out karaoke. Costumes optional. For grades 9-12, registration is required.
or call 860-875-5892. |
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