Library Events Calendar

Our Virtual Storytime program is a fun way to add silliness to your day! Join us online as we foster early literacy by exploring words through books, rhymes and songs. This Zoom program is recommended for children birth to 5 years and their caregiver and is sponsored by the Friends of the Cora J. Be...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 will be conducted on Zoom or via phone. Please register and Mike will reach out via e-mail...read more

Come learn how to use our library databases to get FREE ebooks. This class will go over how to set up an account, how to search for ebooks or audiobooks, and how to add them to your device. Registration is required to receive the Zoom ID. 

Join us for yoga inspired storytime with songs, movement, stories and simple child friendly yoga poses.  Wear comfortable, stretchy clothes and participate in an area you can move around, lie on the floor and stand up.Yoga mats are not required. Recommended for children ages 3-6 years old with ...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, 5/14 for a 9:30, 10:00 or 10:30 am appointment or call the...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, 5/14 for a 9:30, 10:00 or 10:30 am appointment or call the...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, 5/14 for a 9:30, 10:00 or 10:30 am appointment or call the...read more

Join us remotely for some fiber fun! Knitting, crochet, sewing, cross stitch, spinning or weaving it’s all good! Grab whatever craft you’re working on, a favorite beverage and your tablet, phone, or computer for a couple of hours of socializing and fibery goodness. Newbies welcome! From ...read more

Have you recently upgraded to Windows 10 and are feeling lost with the new interface? Maybe you have had Windows 10 for awhile but are still feeling unsure? If so, join us for this one-hour introductory class on Zoom!Registration is required to obtain the meeting ID and password for Zoom, which you ...read more

The Black Creators SeriesThe Cora J. Belden Library believes Black History should be taught year round- not ony in February. The Black Creators Series highlights the work of Black authors and illustrators monthly through June.  Sonja Cherry-Paul, Director of Diversity and Equity at the Tea...read more

Our Virtual Storytime program is a fun way to add silliness to your day! Join us online as we foster early literacy by exploring words through books, rhymes and songs. This Zoom program is recommended for children birth to 5 years and their caregiver and is sponsored by the Friends of the Cora J. Be...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 will be conducted on Zoom or via phone. Please register and Mike will reach out via e-mail...read more

This summer, enjoy monthly webinars on Connecticut’s wildlife and the challenges facing them with the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection! Meet state biologists and outreach specialists involved in the research of our local wildlife as they talk about current wil...read more

Come learn how to Zoom! Zoom is a free video conferencing program that will enable you to video chat with your friends and family, attend library programs, church services, and more. This class will go over the basic Zoom functions and how to get started.Registration is required to receive the Zoom ...read more

Join us for a special presentation on Zoom with Asha Patlikh, LMFT, of Creative Counseling, llc. Asha will discuss a method of improving anxiety called "SPACE", or Soft Positive Active and Clear Energy.Registration is required to receive the Zoom ID. 

Babies and toddlers (and their caregivers!) are invited to join us for a program series all about movement! We'll sing songs and recite rhymes as we have fun with lap bounces, tickles, and lifting. Best suited for birth to age 2.Register to get the Zoom link to participate. Registration is only ...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 will be conducted on Zoom or via phone. Please register and Mike will reach out via e-mail...read more

Listen to a story, dance to some sudsy songs and then decorate your own car to run it through the “car wash.”  The library will provide decorating materials.  If you can provide your own cardboard box (big enough for a child to step inside of the center of the box), please indi...read more

Our Virtual Storytime program is a fun way to add silliness to your day! Join us online as we foster early literacy by exploring words through books, rhymes and songs. This Zoom program is recommended for children birth to 5 years and their caregiver and is sponsored by the Friends of the Cora J. Be...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 will be conducted on Zoom or via phone. Please register and Mike will reach out via e-mail...read more

Come learn how to use our library databases to get FREE ebooks. This class will go over how to set up an account, how to search for ebooks or audiobooks, and how to add them to your device. Registration is required to receive the Zoom ID. 

Join us to create some amazing 3D projects out of paper! We'll be creating Doodle Cubes, Kaleidocycles, and Paper Globes. Recommended for kids ages 6-12.This program will take place live on Zoom and includes a Crafty Kids Kit, which can be picked up the week before the program. Register to ...read more

Join us for yoga inspired storytime with songs, movement, stories and simple child friendly yoga poses.  Wear comfortable, stretchy clothes and participate in an area you can move around, lie on the floor and stand up.Yoga mats are not required. Recommended for children ages 3-6 years old with ...read more

Join us remotely for some fiber fun! Knitting, crochet, sewing, cross stitch, spinning or weaving it’s all good! Grab whatever craft you’re working on, a favorite beverage and your tablet, phone, or computer for a couple of hours of socializing and fibery goodness. Newbies welcome! From ...read more

(See Saturday, May 22nd for details)

Connecticut's natural landscape is constantly changing, and our wildlife is changing with it. From the return of bears and bobcats, to the loss of forests to development, come join us to learn more with Master Wildlife Conservationist, Paul Colburn. He will discuss the natural history of Connect...read more

Our Virtual Storytime program is a fun way to add silliness to your day! Join us online as we foster early literacy by exploring words through books, rhymes and songs. This Zoom program is recommended for children birth to 5 years and their caregiver and is sponsored by the Friends of the Cora J. Be...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 will be conducted on Zoom or via phone. Please register and Mike will reach out via e-mail...read more

Our knit club meets at night too! Join us virturally most 2nd and 4th Wednesdays @ 6:00pm for socializing and some fiber fun! Knitting, crochet, sewing, cross stitch, spinning or weaving it’s all good! Grab whatever craft you’re working on, a favorite beverage and your tablet, phone...read more

Come learn how to Zoom! Zoom is a free video conferencing program that will enable you to video chat with your friends and family, attend library programs, church services, and more. This class will go over the basic Zoom functions and how to get started.Registration is required to receive the Zoom ...read more

Are you in the market for a new computer or laptop but you don’t know the difference between an HDD and an SSD, or 4GB of RAM vs. 16GB of RAM? Are you worried that a salesperson may try to talk you into spending more than you need to? Join us via Zoom for this technology training class to lear...read more

Babies and toddlers (and their caregivers!) are invited to join us for a program series all about movement! We'll sing songs and recite rhymes as we have fun with lap bounces, tickles, and lifting. Best suited for birth to age 2.Register to get the Zoom link to participate. Registration is only ...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 will be conducted on Zoom or via phone. Please register and Mike will reach out via e-mail...read more