Join us on Thursday, March 27th at 6:30pm as the Connecticut Historical Society presents From Bonnets to Bell Bottoms: A History of CT Fashion! Sponsored by Valerie Manor in Torrington. Valerie Manor will also be providing vintage-style desserts before and after the event! Clothing is something we use every day of our lives. Whether it has been passed down, owned for years, or just purchased yesterday, our clothing speaks volumes about who we are, what we do, and the society in which we live. Join Karen DePauw, Research & Collections Associate at CHS, and learn about 100 years of fashion history, from the 1860s to the 1960s. See how much has changed and what has stayed the same. Registration begins March 1st. Call 860.489.6684 to register, or email Jessica at jessh@torringtonlibrary.org Join the CT Historical Society as they discuss Tavern & Inn Signs: Art and Advertising in Early America on Thursday, March 13th at 6:30pm Treasured today as examples of folk art, tavern and inn signs of the 18th and 19th centuries were part of the local landscape. Eye-catching symbols were designed to attract business, both from locals and travelers. Food, lodging, entertainment and a place to meet were provided by these local establishments. CHS’s collection of such signs is the largest in the nation. Richard Malley, Head of Research and Collections at CHS, will examine the changing face of such signs and their role in the local community. Registration begins March 1st! To register, call the library at 860.489.6684 or email Jessica at jessh@torringtonlibrary.org Join is as we welcome Joe Manning to discuss The Lewis Hine Project: Tracking down the lives of child laborers on Thursday, March 6th at 6:30pm. Sponsored by the Jeffrey and Susan Lalonde Community Betterment Fund For more than seven years, Joe Manning has been identifying some of the more than 5,000 child laborers that were photographed in the early 1900s by Lewis Hine, and then tracking down and interviewing their descendants. So far, he has been successful at telling the stories of more than 300 children, thus answering many times over the proverbial question, “Whatever happened to that child?” Hine was on a mission. He wanted to eradicate child labor in the United States, a practice that had existed since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, and was rampant in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The National Child Labor Committee hired him in 1908 to take photographs of the children in or near their workplaces, in order to expose their plight to as many influential people as possible. Hine did that for the next 10 years. Manning will show some of these historic photographs, tell the stories of the children in them, and talk about the exciting process of searching for descendants, most of whom were not aware of the pictures of their parents or grandparents. Some of the stories at this presentation will be about children who were photographed in New England. Information about Manning’s Lewis Hine Project can be seen at this link on his website. www.MorningsOnMapleStreet.com/LewisHine.html The library is the scheduling additional tours due to recent popularity! In celebration of the library’s 150th Anniversary, tour of the historical building have been scheduled throughout the year. The first group of tours took place late January and early February and have proven a huge successes. The library has schedule addition tour dates throughout the Spring to ensure everyone has an opportunity see the library in a new light! Tour highlights include the beautiful museum room, the Board Room, and many other locations that some people are unaware existed. Patrons will have an opportunity to learn about the library’s vibrant history and also view unique items in the collection, such a document signed by a famous president, a rare collection of historical guns, a unique and rare solar time globe, and much more! Addition tour dates include:
Tours fill up very quickly. To register, please call the library at 860-489-6684 or email Jessica at 860.489.6684. Every wonder what happened to hold outhouses? Indoor plumbing, of course! But that doesn't mean outhouses are out of style--they actually have a lot to teach us about history! Georg Papp Sr. has been documenting, building and restoring rustic privies for many years and has been featured on Boston WCVB TV Chronicle, WFSB TV Better Ct, WGBY TV Making It Here and WNPR Radio. During his talk, he takes a look at Americana through the eyes of privy builders--and users. What secrets does an old outhouse tell? If you want to find out, join us for this unique and interesting lecture on what people used to use when nature called! We'll all be a little relieved and more thankful for our indoor toilets by the programs end WNPR's headline "Preserving Americana - One Outhouse At A Time," sums up his mission and he has an educational and entertaining program for folks of all ages. Registration begins February 1st. To register, call the library at 860.489.6684 or email Jessica at jessh@torringtonlibrary.org This one-of-a-kind event is a perfect tie in with the library's 150th anniversary! Join us on Thursday, February 6th at 6:00pm and you will be able to tour the library, learn all about the things you should "love" about your library, and then you're in for a treat! Kim Larkin is back and will be exploring the power of love through a chocolate tasting! Plus we'll raffle off a "lovely" gift basked for you. You won't want to miss out. Register beginning January 15th by calling 860.489.6684 or emailing Jessica at jessh@torringtonlibrary.org In partnership with CT Humanities and the Smithsonian Institute, we are pleased to be a part of this exciting year-long event. Connecticut is hosting the Smithsonian Institute’s traveling exhibit, The Way We Worked, at various locations throughout the state. January through March 2014 the exhibit will be at the Warner Theatre. The exhibit looks at the history of work in America. In collaboration with our partners, the library is hosting events to enhance the exhibit. Our events include: Women’s Work in WWII By John Cilio Thurs., Feb. 13th at 6:30 / Registration begins February 1st The Lewis Hine Project: Tracking down the Lives of Child Laborers with Joe Manning Thurs., March 6th at 6:30 / Registration begins Feb. 15th Sponsored by the Jeffrey and Susan Lalonde Community Betterment Fund For additional information about our programs and the exhibit at the Warner Theatre, please click "read more"! The Library will host the first of a series of open houses to celebrate our 150th Anniversary on Thursday, January 30th. We will host tours and have some yummy treats! Please register for either the 6:00pm or 6:45pm tour beginning January 2nd. To register, please call the library at 860-489-6684 or email Jessica at jessh@torringtonlibrary.org Join us on Thursday, January 23rd at 6:30 as the CT Women's Hall of Fame presents Pushing Past No: Overcoming Obstacles on the Path to Success. Has anyone ever told you that you couldn’t succeed? How have you proved them wrong? Join us for an interactive multi-media program by the Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame and be inspired by the stories of some of Connecticut’s remarkable women who overcame obstacles and objections to achieve great things! Learn from the determination of women in science and medicine like Barbara McClintock, Helen Smits and Emeline Roberts Jones, women pioneers in law like Constance Baker Motley and Patricia Wald, female sports icons like Joan Joyce and Donna Lopiano, and others from across all fields of endeavor. This is the perfect way to kick off the New Year! Registration begins January 2nd To register, call the library at 860.489.6684 or email Jessica at jessh@torringtonlibrary.org. Join us on Thursday, January 16th at 6:30 as The Dog Listener visit the library! Spend the evening with Dog Listener Pat Wright. Learn how to bring your dog to peace and solve the problem of unwanted behaviors. Pat Wright is the highest ranking member in the United States of the Jan Fennell International Team of Dog Listeners. Some of the many topics discussed are pulling on the lead, jumping up, aggression, separation anxiety, and excessive barking. Pat mixes in some very entertaining experiences from her many years of Dog Listening through out New England. There will be a question and answer period at the end of the talk. We love your pooches, but dogs are not allowed at the program. Thank you! Registration begin January 2nd. To register, please call 860.489.6684 or email Jessica at jessh@torringtonlibrary.org. |
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