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Holiday Readings at Festival of Trees!

11/26/2013

 
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Torrington Library & LARC Annual Festival of Trees Presents...

A Night with the Grinch Tuesday, December 3rd at 6:00pm
Come and hear Dr. Seuss’ classic tale read by the Grinch himself! Cookies and milk will be served!

The Polar Express with Miss Jill on Wednesday, December 4th at 6:00pm
Listen to Miss Jill recount this exciting and wonderful children’s story!  We hope you can join us for the reading and milk and cookiesafterwards!

Readings held at Valerie Manor/1360 Torringford Street, Torrington. Open and Free to the Public!

Click "read more" for other activities taking place at the Festival!


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Holiday Craft Night For Teens and Adults

11/18/2013

 
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Adults and teens (ages 13+) are welcome to join us for a relaxing and fun craft night on Thursday, December 19th from 6:30-7:30. We will be making holiday/winter candle holders out of votive jars; snowflake ornaments; and wishing ornaments. There will also be cookies and hot chocolate to celebrate the season! 

Registration is limited to 12 participant and begins December 1st. 

Please call the library at 860.489.6684 to register or email Jessica at jessh@torringtonlibrary.org.


Gingerbread Story Time

11/14/2013

 
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Gingerbread Story Time (ages 3-5)
Friday, December 13th at 11:00
Registration begins November 18th

 
Run, run as fast as you can to the Torrington Library for this story time adventure! We will hear different gingerbread stories and decorate our own special gingerbread man!

Civil War Women

11/8/2013

 
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In honor of the 150th Anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, Trish Chambers will be returning to the Torrington Library to present, Civil War Women on Thursday, December 5th at 6;30pm.  Registration for the event begins November 15th.

Performing in period costume Trish Chambers tells a story that takes the listener into the world of Civil War Women.  A world that became more complex than knitting socks and baking bread.  They were left behind to fend for themselves, to manage homes, businesses and plantations.  Roles, which up until the war, that had been traditionally performed by men.


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Holiday Card Making Workshop

11/8/2013

 
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Make your own Christmas cards with Leah Ward on Thursday, December 12th at 6:00pm. This is perfect for younger teens through adults.  Leah will provide all supplies.  Come prepared to celebrate the season and make your loved one a special holiday card. 

Space is limited.  To register beginning December 1st by calling 860.489.6684 or email jessh@torringtonlibrary.org


Villari's Little Dragon

11/1/2013

 
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Children ages 3 and 4 can come meet Ms. Jennifer from Villari's for a real karate chopping event!
Wednesday, November 20th from 6:15-6:45
Registration for this program begins November 4th

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