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BYOD and a Movie: The BANSHEES of INISHERIN

9/17/2023

 
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Registration Begins September 17th
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Thursday, September 28th at 6:00pm 
Saturday, September 30th at 11am 

On a remote island off the coast of Ireland, Pádraic is devastated when his buddy Colm suddenly puts an end to their lifelong friendship. With help from his sister and a troubled young islander, Pádraic sets out to repair the damaged relationship by any means necessary. However, as Colm's resolve only strengthens, he soon delivers an ultimatum that leads to shocking consequences. ​

"TRUE GHOST STORIES OF CONNECTICUT"

9/15/2023

 
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Thursday October 5th at 6:00pm
Registration begins September 15th
​In this new release, some of Connecticut’s best-known paranormal investigators, psychics, mediums, and ghost-hunters join everyday people in sharing their most memorable, scariest, and most unbelievable – but true - stories of the supernatural. Not only are they all true, but they happened in Connecticut, one of the most haunted states in America. Come join us for a paranormal orientation and seminar with ghost-hunting equipment along with the author reading and book-signing as well as a full paranormal investigation/ghost-hunting event.

Ghostly Tales: Live Storytelling Event for Adults

9/1/2023

 
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Thursday, October 19th at 6:30 
Registration October 1st  
Join accomplished and captivating storyteller, Glenn, for spooky and festive Halloween tales of terror! For over 20 years Glenn has been performing concerts, workshops, and residencies in schools, libraries, museums, and other venues. Glenn is also well known for writing and telling original stories, be they modern fairly tales, new ghost stories or his particular specialty, hilarious tales of misadventure, often set in small rural communities. He blends humor, lively characters, and very often singing into his tales to the delight of audiences around the region.  



Paint Your Pet

9/1/2023

 
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Thursday, September 14th at 6:00pm
Registration begins September 1st
Join watercolor artist Nancy Roman as she offers this creative workshop for adults, teens, and children over twelve. Participants must bring a 5"x7" photo of their pet, and Nancy will help you paint a watercolor portrait based on the photo. All skill levels welcome. Nancy provides all materials. Registration is for 12 and older and is limited to 15 people.

Hey Hey It's The Monkees

9/1/2023

 
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Thursday September 21st 6pm
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Registration September 1st  ​
Join Charles Rosenay and Kathrine McCabe for a musical presentation, HEY HEY IT’S THE MONKEES they will start with a video, followed by a discussion with Charles and Katherine who is the curator of the MONKEES (museum located in Burlington CT!). 
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They were both featured on the national TV show COLLECTORS CALL on the MeTV network.

Zoom Program: The Films of Alfred Hitchcock

8/15/2023

 
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Thursday, October 12th at 6:30
Registration beings September 15th
Alfred Hitchcock is probably the most famous film director who ever lived. For five decades, first in England, then in Hollywood, he made fifty-four films, including classics such as The Thirty Nine Steps, Rebecca, Notorious, Rear Window, North by Northwest, Vertigo, and Psycho. Few filmmakers have been as popular, critically celebrated, and as influential, not only as a director but also as a multi-media showman through his tv series, magazines, book anthologies, even extending to board games and record albums. This presentation looks at his achievements as “the master of suspense,” and through dozens of film clips, examines his extraordinary creativity as one of the 20th century’s greatest filmmakers. Presented by Brian Rose, who brought you The Golden Age of Hollywood and The Golden Age of TV this past winter!


Lecture on Finnegans Wake- Given by Cucaburr

8/6/2023

 
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​​​Thursday, August 17th at 6pm
Registration begins August 1st

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Cucaburr shall be giving an exegesis on a portion of the text of the Wake specifically from Book II, chapter II known as the study hour which ironically takes place at night in the main character HCE's inn.  The twins Shem and Sean and their sister Issy are the pupils.  It basically enlarges the little student tasks into representations of the great scholar tasks that have occupied man from the beginning.  I shall be speaking on the first two and two thirds of the chapter: p.260 - p.262.    ​


Modern Pop Art Experience & Collage Workshop

8/1/2023

 
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Thursday, August 31stat 6:00pm
Registration begins August 1st
Hello! My name is Michael Albert. I am a Pop artist & author specializing in making collages out of cardboard consumer brand packages such as cereal boxes. It is an art form that is accessible to any one who is able to use scissors & glue (or work with someone who can assist). I have developed a traveling art program clued the "Modern Pop Art Experience" for all ages (school age & up) that I've been bringing to schools, libraries & museums all over the USA for 2 decades. It is a 2 hour program which is a/combination of artist visit, short presentation, hands-on workshop & free poster giveaway/ signing.

Aint it Scary- New England Ghost Stories.

7/15/2023

 
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Thursday, September 7th at 6:30
Registration begins August 15th
Have you ever had an experience that you simply cannot explain? In honor of the upcoming Halloween season, the Ain't it Scary? with Sean & Carrie podcast will be hosting a presentation at Torrington Library covering a short history of paranormal and ghost stories in New England - from the cases of the Conjuring series-inspiring Warrens to hauntings relating to major historical events to some of the spookiest and strangest stories based in the Northeastern US. Feel free to bring your curiosity, questions, and an open mind! Ain't it Scary? is part of Killer Podcasts, an Evergreen Podcasts network - find out more at aintitscary.com!


BYOD and What Trivia

7/15/2023

 
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Thursday, August 10th at 6:00pm
Registration begins July 15th
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Bring your Dinner, bring a date or bring a group of friends! Come on down and enjoy Music, Trivia questions and a chance to WIN some amazing prizes(Gym Membership, Marzano's Gift Card, Dunkin Gift Card etc). Twenty questions 4 rounds of 5 questions, with a half time photo round. Then we finish with a multi-part final question.
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