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BYOD and a Movie: April

3/27/2017

 
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Jackie (1hr 40 min / R)
Registration begins April 1st 
Held in the Community Room

Taking place in 1963 in the days following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, Jackie chronicles the experiences of First Lady Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy (Natalie Portman) as she copes with tumultuous grief, change and the scrutiny of both America and the international community in the immediate aftermath of her husband's death. Her relationships with her own children, members of the Kennedy family, such as JFK's brother Robert, and Kennedy's successor, President Lyndon Johnson, are explored in the wake of the tragedy.

Bring your own dinner and a movie and enjoy a feature film! The room will be set-up café style.  You can bring anything from pizza, to sandwiches, to sushi! Call 860-489-6684 to register or register online at www.torringtonlibrary.org 

More...CT Lore!

3/17/2017

 
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More Connecticut Lore with Zach LaMothe
Thursday, April 20th at 6:30
Registration begins April 1st
Held in the Community Room

Zach is back with more strange lore and stories from Connecticut. Learn all about the odd and extraordinary of your home state! Call 860-489-6684 to register or register online. 

Card Tricks with Bryan Lizotte

3/13/2017

 
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Magic Moments: Card Tricks with Bryan Lizotte
Thursday, April 13th at 6:30
Registration begins April 1st
Held in the Community Room

Bryan is a fan-favorite at Club Comedy in Naugatuck! His card and magic tricks wow adult audiences! Join us as Bryan presents is top secret tricks and magic moments during this one-of-a-kind event. We’ll transform the Community Room into a comedy club and even offer a few yummy treats while you are entertained.  This event is guaranteed to entertain, entrance, and even mystify! Geared towards adults and must be 16+ to attend. Call 860-489-6684 to register or register online. 

Celebrate National Library Week!

3/10/2017

 
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Celebrate National Library Week!
Monday, April 10th through Saturday, April 15th! 
 
We encourage everyone to dress up, along with the library staff, and show how much you love your library!
 
· April 10th: Crazy Hat/Hair Day
· April 11th: Pajama Day
· April 12th: Superhero Day
· April 13th: Nerdy Librarian Day
 
It's Amnesty Week, Too! 
 
Return all overdue Torrington Library materials and pay NO overdue fines!
 

Poetry Writing Workshop!

3/6/2017

 
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Poetry Writing Workshop
Thursday, April 6th at 6:00pm
Registration begins March 15th
Held in the Small Meeting Room
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Kick off National Poetry Month and learn how write poetry.  Think it’s hard? Think that you cannot master the art of the written word? Think again! This workshop is great for all skill levels and will get you celebrating poetry and poets! Call 860-489-6684 to register or register online.


Camp Read S'More

3/2/2017

 
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Monday, June 26th through June 30th from 9:30am-3:00pm
Registration begins May 15th and must be done in person! 

For children entering 1st through 5th grade!

This unique library camp includes creating crafts and painting, science experiments, parachute fun, LEGOs, and so much more! Pack a lunch, snacks, and water bottle/juice! We'll be having s'mores each day! 

We will be collecting $5.00 for pizza on Friday!

We can only accept 12 children! Since this program has limited spots available we will asking for $5.00 upon deposit. You will get your deposit back if your child attends every session.

For more information, please contact Miss Jill! 
 

Easter Egg Coloring

3/2/2017

 
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Ages 7-14

Join us for a night of coloring Easter Eggs! We will teach fun ways to decorate eggs with more than just the food coloring!

Registration begins March 13th

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Torrington Library
12 Daycoeton Place
Torrington, CT  06790
Ph: 860.489.6684
Fax: 860.482.4664
info@torringtonlibrary.org

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​10:00am-6:00pm  - Monday, Tuesday, Friday
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  • About
    • Board of Trustees
    • Book Nook
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    • Hours & Holiday Closings
    • Library Policies
    • Mission/Guiding Principles
    • School Outreach
  • Using My Library
    • Apply for a Card
    • Search Our Catalog
    • Cake Pan
    • ClearView Vision Reader
    • Copier & Fax Services
    • Customized Book Order
    • Fine Free Info
    • Interlibrary Loan
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    • Microsoft Office
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    • Renewals
    • Room Rentals >
      • Community/Meeting Rooms
    • Tax Forms
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  • My Account
  • Online Resources
    • Ask a Librarian
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    • FamilySearch
    • Historical Documents
    • Hoopla
    • Kanopy
    • LinkedInLearning
    • Mango Languages
    • Libby E-Books/Audio Books >
      • Libby Help
    • Palace Project
    • ResearchIT CT
    • Social Service Directory
    • Tumble Books
  • Children
    • Welcome
    • Events
    • Children's Mural Project
    • Letters Are Characters
    • Teacher's Toolbox
    • Tumble Books
    • Torrington Public Schools
  • Teens
    • Welcome Teens
    • Teen Events
    • Teen Advisory Board
    • Teen Summer Reading
    • Sponsor a Teen
    • D&D Club
    • Mural Project
    • Teacher's Toolbox
    • For Students
  • Events
    • Event Registration
    • Book Clubs
    • Calendar of Events
    • Upcoming Events Blog
    • Murder in the Stacks
    • Salem Witch Trails Virtual Mystery
    • Titanic Virtual Game
  • Donate
    • Donate Today
    • Enriching Partners
    • Planned Giving
    • Used Books