Thursday, November 5th at 6:30
Registration begins October 15th

Since 2006, John Koopman III, has had the honor of portraying General George Washington in many National Parks, State Parks and other historic sites all along the East Coast. This is your chance to see George Washington LIVE via Zoom?! Yes, you heard it right, John Koopman will embody the General himself before the 1776 election. Mr. Koopman's impression is unique in that he owns the most authentic reproduction made to date of the uniform worn by the General. His uniform, horse tack and other accoutrements were made by the same artisans who produced the new exhibit at the Mount Vernon Museum. According to research conducted for the new exhibit, which includes three life-size figures of Washington that were made based on the most up-to-date and accurate historical information available, Mr. Koopman's physique and dimensions are almost identical to that George Washington! You will truly believe that you are in the presence of our first President! This is a must-see event for history buffs.

Thursday, November 12th at 6:30
Registration begins November 1st
Schooling at home and homeschooling are different, but there's also a lot of overlap.  Get some tips and tricks for Remote Learning from 20 year homeschool veteran, Linda Hincks. We'll talk about how to relieve stress for kids and adults alike and revive energy for learning.  Bring your questions and concerns.  Let's talk about what's most useful for you. With Linda Hinks. 

Celebrate Thanksgiving by picking up a DIY craft kit! Kits can be reserved beginning November 2nd by calling the library at 860.489.6684. 
 
Once your kit is reserved, simply stop into the library and grab your kit or call us when you arrive and we’ll bring it out to our curbside pickup table. 
 
Walk-ins are welcome, but supplies are limited to 36 kits.
 
The kit includes:
1 Turkey Centerpiece
1 Pumpkin Centerpiece
 

​A Partnership between Prime Time House and The Torrington Library! 
Register today!

You are invited to join an online screening of the film, BEDLAM, followed by a panel discussion featuring Kenneth Paul Rosenberg, a psychiatrist, filmmaker, and a brother of a person with schizophrenia. 

Through intimate stores of patients, families, and medical providers, BEDLAM is a feature-length documentary that immerses us in the national crisis surrounding care of the seriously mentally ill. Filmed over five years, it brings us inside one of America’s busiest psychiatric emergency rooms, into jails where psychiatric patients are warehoused, and to the homes - and homeless encampments - of mentally ill members of our communities, where silence and shame often compound personal suffering. The story is told in part by director Kenneth Paul Rosenberg, MD, whose own life journey has been profoundly impacted by a seriously mentally ill family member.

The film will be available online October 24-25, with the panel discussion on October 26th from 7-8 PM. 

This program is sponsored by the generous support of: Burlington Construction, Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, Litchfield Bancorp, Northwest Community Bank, Dr. Michael Kovalchik & Susan Vontell, Torrington Savings Bank, Chip & Louisa Roraback, Sullivan’s Northwest Hills.

​Lessons Learned from a Christmas Carol-Zoom Event
Thursday, December 5th at 6:30
Registration begins November 1st
In this lecture Dustin takes a timeless Dickens’ classic and explores the underlying themes and the dynamic relationships of the characters. The audience is transported to a simpler time, all while being shown the truth about themselves and those in their lives. Sure to bring a smile to even ole’ Scrooge himself, Lessons Learned From A Christmas Carol is a great motivational twist on a true classic.

Celebrate Halloween by picking up a DIY craft kit! Kits can be reserved beginning October 1st by calling the library at 860.489.6684. 
 
Once your kit is reserved, simply stop into the library and grab your kit or call us when you arrive and we’ll bring it out to our curbside pickup table. 
 
Walk-ins are welcome, but supplies are limited to 36 kits.
 
The kit includes:
1 Spooky Spider Wreath
1 DIY Haunted House
 

Monday, October 5th @ 4:30pm: Egyptian Station Story Time
Join us for an outdoor Egyptian themed story time special with Miss Miranda and Miss Jordan! There will be individually packaged crafts for kids to work on and take home after!
Ages 5-10
Register Here!
 
Tuesday & Thursday, October 6th & 8th 10am-5pm Egyptian Themed Craft Kit Pick Up
Kits for ages 5-10 can be reserved beginning October 1st by emailing
jordanh@torringtonlibrary.org 
​or calling us @ 860-489-6684.
Once your kit is reserved, pick up starts Tuesday Oct. 6th.
Simply stop into the library and grab your kit or call us when you arrive and we’ll bring it out to our curbside pickup table. 
Walk-ins are welcome, but supplies are limited to 10 kits.

Wednesday & Friday, October 7th @ 2:00pm & October 9th @ 4:00pm: Zoom Create Your Own Scarab
Join us on Zoom and learn about ancient scarabs and how to make one of your own! Ages 5-10
 Register Here!

Thursday, October 29th at 6:30
Registration begins October 1st

In this epic ZOOM lecture, Dustin presents his A-Z list of strange things. Cryptid creatures, phantom spirits, and elusive legends, all come out to play in this amazingly unique presentation.  Fun? You bet! Weird? You have no idea. You must register to receive Zoom credentials! 

Zoom Presentation!
​Spirits of the World with Dustin Pari
Thursday, October 15th at 7:00
Registration begins October 1st

You must register to receive Zoom login info!

Dustin has had the good fortune to have been a part of investigations in 26 countries across the globe, conducting research upon 6 of the 7 continents. In this special lecture he shares some of his favorite stories from investigations in Irish castles, French chateaus, Australian prisons, and more! Grab your passport and prepare for a fun and frightening journey.