The Library offers a variety of traveling programs that are perfect for your group or organization to enjoy. Below is a sampling. Tailored programs can be offered with advance notice. Email Jessica to learn more!
Left at the Library
Over 160 years the Library has been gifted unique and historically significant items that reflect not only American history, but our local community and the people who have lived here. Did you know that the Library has two original George Washington signed documents? Or three hand-written signed letters by Torrington native, John Brown. How about a glass collection donated by the famed Coe Family? Learn about the hidden treasures that have been left at the library throughout our 160 year history.
Historic Headlines
Imagine opening your business during the height of a Civil War, and months later the President of the United States is assassinated. Imagine that same business surviving through two World Wars, the Great Depression, Prohibition, multiple United State’s presidents, the sinking of Titanic, the War on Terror, the invention of moving pictures, the talking pictures, and finally a global pandemic, just to name a few historic events. We’ll explore the historic headlines that captivated a nation during the Library’s 160 years. This is a must see for history buffs and library lovers!
The Men (and Women) Who Built the Library
In 1864 a group of men in Torrington gathered to do something good for the community. That good was building a Library. Who were these men that built the Torrington Library and how did they build an institution from the ground up? Join us as we look back at not only these men, but various other citizen committed their time and resources to Torrington and the Library, helping it remain one of the oldest institutions in Torrington.
Online Resources @ Your Library
Not sure how to utilize our online resources like Libby, hoopla, Kanopy, and more? We can offer either a group tutorial or schedule a block of individual appointments to get you and your friends taking full advantage of all the library has to offer!
Over 160 years the Library has been gifted unique and historically significant items that reflect not only American history, but our local community and the people who have lived here. Did you know that the Library has two original George Washington signed documents? Or three hand-written signed letters by Torrington native, John Brown. How about a glass collection donated by the famed Coe Family? Learn about the hidden treasures that have been left at the library throughout our 160 year history.
Historic Headlines
Imagine opening your business during the height of a Civil War, and months later the President of the United States is assassinated. Imagine that same business surviving through two World Wars, the Great Depression, Prohibition, multiple United State’s presidents, the sinking of Titanic, the War on Terror, the invention of moving pictures, the talking pictures, and finally a global pandemic, just to name a few historic events. We’ll explore the historic headlines that captivated a nation during the Library’s 160 years. This is a must see for history buffs and library lovers!
The Men (and Women) Who Built the Library
In 1864 a group of men in Torrington gathered to do something good for the community. That good was building a Library. Who were these men that built the Torrington Library and how did they build an institution from the ground up? Join us as we look back at not only these men, but various other citizen committed their time and resources to Torrington and the Library, helping it remain one of the oldest institutions in Torrington.
Online Resources @ Your Library
Not sure how to utilize our online resources like Libby, hoopla, Kanopy, and more? We can offer either a group tutorial or schedule a block of individual appointments to get you and your friends taking full advantage of all the library has to offer!