Thursday, December 16th at 6:30
Registration begins December 1st

​In 1853 Charles Dickens began public readings of his most popular work, A Christmas Carol. When he ended his performances in 1870, he had read it 127 times. From December 1867 to April 1868 he performed over 400 readings on an American tour in Boston, New York, Washington DC and other East Coast cities including Hartford. A Christmas Carol was his most performed reading on this tour. Tonight Mr. Dickens will come alive again reading A Christmas Carol. It is the same shortened version of the story that Dickens performed. He removed sections for public readings so they would be about 90 minutes. Dickens was also a professional actor, so, like his, this reading will be animated and captivating. Please join us as a group of friends assembled to hear a tale told and to share in the true spirit of Christmas.
 
 
Biography:
Kenneth Noll is a professor of Microbiology at the University of Connecticut and has been performing in community theater near his home in Storrs, Connecticut for over 20 years. He recently began to portray Charles Darwin in museums, schools, community events and universities. He now also portrays Charles Dickens as a way to spread cheer and good will during the Christmas Season.

Thursday, December 9th at 6:30
Registration begins November 15th

Mae West: she shattered box office records and public sensibilities. She rocketed from Broadway to become the highest-paid actress in Hollywood. Her one-liners scandalized the censors yet made her an icon. She rescued studios from bankruptcy and created stars. Without her, Cary Grant may have remained a nobody. Meet the woman behind the wit. Who was Mae West, really?

Join us at the Torrington Library as we live stream a live performance by Martina Mathisen!

Thursday, December 2nd at 6:30
Registration begins November 15th
Traditionally garbed Victorian Carolers will fill the winter air with the bright sounds of the season, bringing holiday cheer to young and old alike. Join us at the Library for this holiday concert!

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Thursday, December 23rd from 5-7
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Want to avoid the hassle of last minute gift wrapping OR incurring the cost of gift wrapping?! We’re hear to help! Drop in between 5:00-7:00 and we’ll have holiday music playing, coffee, hot chocolate, Christmas cookies, and a large supply of wrapping materials for you to use! We encourage you to bring your friends and have a “gift wrapping party” at the library! Spread the holiday cheer and check one task off of your list!

Please register in advance so we know how many people to expect!