 Thursday, April 27th at 6:00pm OR
Saturday, April 29th at 12:00 Register for Thursday Register for Saturday In a town in Idaho, Charlie, a reclusive and unhealthy English teacher, hides out in his flat and eats his way to death. He is desperate to reconnect with his teenage daughter for a last chance at redemption. R / 2 Hours  Presented by Connecticut Historical Society
Thursday, May 4th at 6:30 Registration begins April 1st A woman born in 1850 who lived for 80 years would have seen fashion change dramatically in her lifetime. This program will walk you through our Costume and Textile collection to see how women’s clothing transitioned from the iron reign of the hoopskirt to the relative freedom of the flapper dress.  Thursday, April 20th at 6:30
Registration begins April 1st Pearls from Carol is a delightful local author book based on 20 years of writing by Connecticut resident, Carol Ruggiero. Upon her death, her husband, Albert, compiled over 300 short stories and poems into a volume of delightful writings. It is a charming book that is both very funny and easy to read. One chapter is devoted to Carol’s poetry that runs the gamut from very amusing and clever to biting poignancy. Thursday, April 13th at 6:30 Registration begins April 1st Travel vicariously as Anglophile and former UK resident Claire Evans takes you on a historic, scenic, architectural and occasionally culinary tour of Harry Potter’s magical world. From London to Scotland and points in between, admire the amazing real-life locations film scouts picked throughout the best of the British Isles, and get tips if you’d like to visit the sights yourself one day.   Thursday, March 30th at 6:00pm OR
Saturday, April 1 at 12:00 Register for Thursday Register for Saturday Otto is a serious curmudgeon. As a retired widower, he has a lot of time on his hands. And he uses this time to fixate on all of the things that annoy him, such as neighborhood animals and all of the unwritten rules that his neighbors are breaking. He even obsesses over the delivery truck drivers that also don't meet his high standards. One day, though, everything changes when a new family moves into the neighborhood. From the get-go, the pregnant mom finds herself needing Otto's help. For Otto, however, deciding to let people in isn't always so easy. Staring Tom Hanks. PG 13 / 2 hours  Thursday, February 23rd at 6:00pm OR
Saturday, February 25th at Noon Register Thursday Register for Saturday In the 1950s, several couples live in an experimental community founded upon utopian principles. At the heart of it all are Alice and Jack, seemingly content in their marital bliss. Yet Alice's grip on reality slowly begins to unravel as she grows increasingly suspicious of her husband and the secrets harbored by his employers. R / 123 Minutes  Forever Ireland with Monica Peterson
Thursday, March 16th at 6:30 Registration begins March 1st Join Monica Peterson as she celebrates Ireland for St. Patrick’s Day. This program explores the humor of the Celtic people plus the true adventures of an Irish pirate queen!  Thursday, April 6th at 6:00pm
Registration begins March 15th This curriculum is designed to enhance an individual’s understanding of Child Trafficking. The training assists participants in identifying victims of child trafficking as well as receiving tips on how best to respond and support identified trafficking victims. Participants will learn definitions, federal and state legislation related to human trafficking, prevalence of child sex and labor trafficking in CT, pathways to victimization, warning signs, impact to the victims, and who are the buyers/exploiters of this crime. The training is 2 ½ hours and materials utilized are videos and PowerPoint. CEU’s are available.  Thursday, March 23rd at 6:00pm
Registration begins March 1st Join Jonathan Gauthier as he teaches you the ins and outs of flower arranging! Having 20+ experience, Jonathan will work with each participant to make a beautiful take-home floral arrangement. Limited to 12 participants.  Thursday, March 9th at 6:00pm
Registration begins February 15th Henna is an ancient form of temporary, plant-based body art used by cultures across India, northern Africa and the Middle East for thousands of years. Join Internationally Certified Natural Henna Artist Elyse Sadtler for an informational workshop to learn all about this ancient tradition. In this workshop you will explore what henna is, where it comes from, its history, cultural significance, the science of henna on skin and basic design elements. You'll also play a Fact or Fiction trivia game and watch a henna paste mixing demonstration. Elyse will do a henna design on the hand of 10 participants (selected from a random name drawing from a hat)! She will also share resources where you can purchase henna supplies to begin your own henna journey. |
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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
- Library Pass Program
- Loan Periods
- Newspaper Archives
- Microsoft Office
- Periodicals
- Public Internet Access
- Renewals
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