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Looking Ahead to 2017...Events!

10/11/2016

 
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We'll be taking a brief hiatus from programming while we complete our building project, but have no fear! We have a great line up of events for 2017.  Click "read more" to see what's coming up! 

If we are on schedule and reopen the completed library around December 1, 2016, we will announce a December programming line-up! Stay tuned for more! 

Literary Trivia Night
Thursday, January 5th at 6:30
Registration begins December 15th
Held in the Program Room
Join us for a fun night of Literary Trivia! Are you a bookworm? The prove it.  You can register as a team or 3 or individually.  Win some fun prizes and brush up on your lit knowledge! Plus we’ll have hot coco and cookies to help beat the winter chill! Call 860-489-6684 to register or register online at www.torringtonlibrary.org
 
They Called Her Reckless: A True Story of War, Love and One Extraordinary Horse By Janet Barrett
Thursday, January 12th
Registration begins January 3rd
Held in the Program Room
When the U.S. Marine Fifth Regiment's Recoilless Rifle Platoon acquired a small Korean pony to haul ammunition up the steep hills to the front lines, what they got was a true warhorse, the courageous and indomitable Reckless, who stood with her buddies for two years during the Korean War, saving lives, raising spirits, and winning the love and respect of all who knew her.
In that last bloody fight, surpassing all expectations, she hauled ammunition for three days and nights wherever it was needed. For wounds sustained, she was awarded two Purple Hearts. Awe-inspiring, heartwarming, and downright funny, just as her fellow Marines remember her, "They Called Her Reckless" tells of an incredible human-horse connection and the power it unleashed. Presented by author, Janet Barrett. Call 860-489-6684 to register or register online at www.torringtonlibrary.org
 
Powerful Beyond Measure
Thursday, January 19th at 6:30
Registration begins January 3rd
Held in the Community Room
Join Cynthia Mazzaferro as she teaches how positivity and negatively can affect you physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Self esteem and self love will be discussed and tools will be taught to strategies and play integral part in changes in your life. Cynthia will be available at 5:30 to sell and sign copies of her new book, "Powerful Beyond Measure - 3 Steps to Claim Your Power Within for a Happy & Healthy Life." Call 860-489-6684 to register or register online at www.torringtonlibrary.org
 
 
BYOD and a Movie
Thursday, January 26th at 6:00
Registration begins January 3rd
Held in the Community Room
Movie TBA! 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
 
 
Painted Pages Craft Night
Thursday, February 2nd at 6:00pm
Registration begins January 15th
Held in the Program Room
Use watercolors to paint over book pages! This method creates beautiful pieces or art that you will cherish for years to come. The library will provide all materials. Limited to 20 participants. Call 860-489-6684 to register or register online at www.torringtonlibrary.org
 
 
Language of Love
Thursday, February 9th at 6:30
Registration begins January 16th
Held in the Program Room
Join us as we exploring the great romance writers - past and present- just in time for Valentine’s Day.  How has the language of love changed? Some writers were romantics on paper but rascals in person! You will also step away from the evening with a something special to bring home to your loved one! This is a must-see evening and will we presented by Library Director, Jessica Gueniat. Call 860-489-6684 to register or register online at www.torringtonlibrary.org
 
 
Staying Sane Through Motherhood
Thursday, February 16th at 6:30
Registration begins February 1st
Held in the Program Room
 
Being a mom is the most rewarding job on the planet. But it's also the most exhausting, anger inducing, demanding, and frustrating job there is. Sometimes you feel like you are failing. Sometimes you want to throw in the towel. You are not the only parent being driven to the brink of insanity by your children! While the challenges of motherhood can sometimes (or often) be overwhelming, they are manageable.  In this humorous, emotional, and inspirational presentation, Susie Johnson, mother, wife, blogger, and coach, will share how she is (imperfectly) managing to raise seven children while still maintaining her health, sanity, and sight of the woman she was before becoming a mother. Call 860-489-6684 to register or register online at www.torringtonlibrary.org
 
BYOD and a Movie
Thursday, February 23rd at 6:00
Registration begins February 1st
Held in the Community Room
Movie TBA! 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
 
 
The Kerry Boys
Thursday, March 2nd at 6:30
Registration begins February 15th
Held in the Community Room
 
The Kerry Boys are Mark James, originally from the county Kerry Ireland now a Cheshire, CT resident, and Pierce Campbell (CT State Troubadour 2007/08) from Prospect, CT. From their first meeting, these two dynamic and popular Connecticut performers combined their talents to form an exciting Irish music duo. 23 years and 4 CD's later, they are still dazzling fans of all ages from Maine to Pennsylvania with their humorous high-energy performances and engaging style of Irish ballads and sea songs. 

What makes The Kerry Boys so special is the rare combination of talents that Mark and Pierce possess. Both are strong vocalists and instrumentalists with Mark playing guitar and Pierce playing mandolin, guitar and banjo. This enables them to sing pristine harmonies rarely heard anymore, while backing them up with powerful and expressive instrumentation. Their performances are truly a shared experience as they engage audiences of all ages in singing and clapping. Call 860-489-6684 to register or register online at www.torringtonlibrary.org
 
 
How to Pay for College with W. Tom Polowy, MS
Thursday, March 9th at 6:30
Registration begins February 15th
Most families are overwhelmed by picking which schools to apply, but that's the easy part. Ultimately, a tuition bill will come in the mail and it has to be paid. 

Tom provide workshops for families, primarily with kids getting ready to go to college. The focus is on understanding the financial aid system, how to maximize financial aid and taking advantage of the system in place to make education less expensive. Call 860-489-6684 to register or register online at www.torringtonlibrary.org
 
1940: A Doorway to the Future
Thursday, March 16th at 6:30
Registration begins March 1st
Held in the Community Room
The women of the 1940's planted the seeds for the feminist movements of the sixties. The arts opened the door for Icons of music, launched literary careers, and introduced us to the future superstars of stage and screen.  Drawing on the necessities of World War ll, medicine and science made meteoric advances paving the way for space travel, nuclear medicine, and the conquest of diseases that were death sentences only a few decades ago. 1940's fashions showcase the combination of elegance and modernity. The 40s drove changes in our behavior and thinking that provided the inroads for changes in law and approach to civil rights. Presented by Trish Chambers.
 
Victorian Tea Etiquette Workshop
Thursday, March 23rd at 6:30
Registration begins March 1st
Held in the Program Room
Are you a Downton Abbey fan? Do you enjoy a good cuppa (cup of) tea? Do you love learning about local history? The docents of the Osborne Homestead Museum of Derby, CT teach participants the dos and donts of Victorian tea etiquette and the types of tea services. Their presentation also includes the history of the Osborne family as seen through the lens of the award-winning television series Downton Abbey. Participants learn about the history of tea and taste a variety teas from Harney & Sons. Refreshments and teas are served. This program is altered for a younger age group. For younger age group, herbal teas are used instead of caffeinated teas and participants create their own tea bags, herbal tea blends, and tea accessories. Call 860-489-6684 to register or register online at www.torringtonlibrary.org
 
BYOD and a Movie
Thursday, March 30th at 6:00pm
Registration begins March 1st
Movie TBA! 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
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