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native plants in hues of brown and grey with a house and tall evergreens in the background.

Garden Helpers – Wednesdays, 2:00pm – 3:30pm

Each week, from spring to fall, a group of volunteers meet to lend a helping hand with weeding and general yard maintenance. Come as often, or as little, as you’d … Continue reading »

Kaleidoscope: Sudeshna Sirkar Artist Reception – Wednesday, June 25 at 6:30pm

Sudeshna Sirkar is a contemporary artist whose art delves into the colors and beauty of life, nature, love, and divinity. She started her artistic journey immensely inspired by the beauty … Continue reading »

The Bookworm Bash – Saturday, May 17 from 7:00pm-11:00pm

It’s back… The Bookworm Ball emerges as The Bookworm Bash! Support your community library! Tickets start at $50!

State Library Funding Reinstated (May 2025)

Connecticut State Library Receives Notice of Reinstatement of Federal IMLS Grants Hartford, CT – The Connecticut State Library has been notified by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) … Continue reading »

native plants in hues of brown and grey with a house and tall evergreens in the background.

Seeking Garden Volunteers – Sunday, March 30 at 2pm

Interested in volunteering at the Library? We’re in need of helping hands in the gardens and grounds. Volunteers regularly meet on Wednesday mornings and on the weekend. Join us for … Continue reading »

Poetry Hour Tuesday April 1 at 630pm. Join us for this quarterly poetry discussion group. Bring a poem you wrote or one you'd like to share. This is a space to share your love for poetry.

National Poetry Month : Poetry Hour – Tuesday, April 1 at 6:30pm

Join other poetry lovers for a night of poetry readings and discussion. Bring a poem you have written that you’d like to share, or a beloved poem from a favorite … Continue reading »

Wordsmith and Wonder – Virtual Author Talk with Jodi Picoult – Wednesday, April 2 at 7:00pm

Step into Spring with us as we chat with the highly acclaimed New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult about her newest novel, By Any Other Name.  In 1581, Emilia … Continue reading »

Meet the Illustrator and Make Art! with Kah Yangni. Artist visit is Thursday April 3 at 6pm. All ages Art Activity is Friday April 4 at 3pm. Registration for each event required.

Conversation with Artist and Illustrator Kah Yangni – Thursday, April 3 at 6:00pm

In collaboration with the PARJE (Public Art for Racial Justice), the Library is excited to host the illustrator Kah Yangni for an artist talk and an art making activity! At … Continue reading »

Meet the Illustrator and Make Art! with Kah Yangni. Artist visit is Thursday April 3 at 6pm. All ages Art Activity is Friday April 4 at 3pm. Registration for each event required.

Stencil and Watercolor Collage with Kah Yangni – Friday, April 4 at 3:00pm

Following Thursday’s Artist Talk, everyone is invited to come back on Friday afternoon and learn about Kah’s work through a hands-on activity. Learn about Kah’s tips, tricks, and techniques and … Continue reading »

The author smiling in a blue shirt, surrounded by plants. Features the book cover of The Tree Book : The Stories, Science, and History of Trees by Matt Fleming.

The Stories, Science, and History of Trees – Virtual Author Talk with Smithsonian Horticulturalist Matt Fleming – Tuesday, April 8 at 2:00pm

Join us as Smithsonian Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming, guides us through the secret world of trees as is revealed in the beautiful and absorbing guide to the giants of the plant … Continue reading »