Torrington Library

SEARCHING SHADOWS W/ Dustin Pari

9/30/2024

Thursday, October 3rd 6pm
Registration begins September 15th

Shadow People – Hat Man – Men In Black – Call them what you will, they remain one of the most intriguing anomalies in the paranormal. Are they spirits? Aliens? A figment of our imagination? Or perhaps they are something else entirely. A visit from one of these shadow figures is what started Dustin upon his road into the supernatural. Check out this lecture to cast a little light into the darkness and see what lurks in the shadows.

BYOD and A MOVIE: ONE LIFE

9/23/2024

Thursday, September 26th at 6:00pm
Registration begins September 15th

Young London banker Sir Nicholas "Nicky" Winton (Johnny Flynn), on the eve of World War II, saved 669 children from the Nazis — more than the number of children who survived the Holocaust in Czechoslovakia.
With war fast approaching, Nicky visits a recently annexed Prague and witnesses first-hand Jewish refugee families with little to no shelter and food. He immediately realizes it's a race against time. How many children can he and his friends rescue before time runs out?

BYOD and A MOVIE: ONE LIFE

9/23/2024

Saturday, September 28th at 12pm
Registration begins September 15th

Young London banker Sir Nicholas "Nicky" Winton (Johnny Flynn), on the eve of World War II, saved 669 children from the Nazis — more than the number of children who survived the Holocaust in Czechoslovakia.
With war fast approaching, Nicky visits a recently annexed Prague and witnesses first-hand Jewish refugee families with little to no shelter and food. He immediately realizes it's a race against time. How many children can he and his friends rescue before time runs out?

Ada Days “Original Tales of Whit and Mayhem"

9/16/2024

Thursday, September 19th at 6pm
Registration begins September 15th

Glenn will be performing a set of his own original humorous stories with a memorable cast of quirky characters. These engaging stories are set in rural America in a nostalgic era of days-gone-by, and are full of outrageous narrative and wit, with a touch of warmth and spirit. Glenn weaves music through the stories as well for an experience that delights, entertains and keeps his audiences on their toes!

For over 20 years, Glenn has been captivating audiences in schools, libraries, museums and other venues with the universality, humor and heart of his original tales, folktales and stories from around the world.

Keep Calm W/ Maggie

9/9/2024

Thursday, September 12th at 6pm
Registration begins September 1st

More stressed than usual? That is totally normal, but what can you do about it? In this workshop, we’ll review different types of stress responses and some of the positive attributes of stress (that’s right, it’s not all bad). Then we will discuss exercise, posture, and breathing options for stress relief. All moves in this workshop are gentle. More rigorous options are discussed.

Banking Basics College /Teens

9/2/2024

Thursday, September 5th at 6pm
Registration begins September 1st

Good money habits last a lifetime. Open your first checking or savings accounts to save for your first car or special event like prom. Bring your young adults and teens down for a workshop with M&T Bank
Checking Accounts
Learn about the features, benefits, and functions of checking accounts.
Mobile and Online Banking
Explore how to use online and mobile banking securely and effectively.
Savings Accounts
Learning how to save money and the options available to you are a major key to financial success.
Prepaid Cards
Learn more about prepaid cards to see if they’re right for you.
Learn about why overdraft fees occur and how they can be avoided.
Identity Protection
Learn how to protect your identity and personal information.

BYOD and A MOVIE: ONE LOVE

8/26/2024

Thursday, August 29th at 6:00pm
Registration begins August 15th

Jamaican singer-songwriter Bob Marley overcomes adversity to become the most famous reggae musician in the world.

Sea Glass Wire Wrapping

8/19/2024

Thursday, August 22nd at 6pm
Registration begins August 15th

Hi, my name is Laurie Lynne Zlotowski and I have been teaching crafts for a very long time. Many students rejoice after my
classes and insist on taking more when I teach. They say it's from the down to earth approach and comforting perspective I place on instruction. I work with ages 4 and up. Come create some amazing Wire wrapped Sea Glass Jewelry, you will get to make two of your very own necklaces

Watercolor Portrait Painting W/ Nancy Roman

8/12/2024

Thursday, August 15th at 5:30 pm
Registration begins August 1st

The program is called Watercolor Selfies. The participants bring a 5x7 printed selfie, and in one two-hours session they paint a watercolor self-portrait. Selfies are terrific because there is no pressure to please someone else. Of course, photos of other loved ones are also welcome.