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Dark Nonfiction Book Club – Wednesday, June 18 at 6:30pm

Dark nonfiction book club is a book discussion group for the morbidly curious. We will explore dark topics such as true crime, natural disasters, war stories, death and dying, man-made … Continue reading »

Big half priced book sale on Saturday, June 21 and Wednesday, June 25.

BookCellar 1/2 Price Sale! 2-Day Event – Saturday, June 21 and Wednesday, June 25

2-Day Big Half Priced Sale!Saturday, June 21: 9:30am – 1:30pm andWednesday, June 25: 10:00am – 4:00pm Stock up on half priced pre-loved books, DVDs, and more!

The author, Katherine Applegate in a denim jacket, with her head tilled to the side smiling. Book cover image of Odder by Katherine Applegate.

Living the Otter Life – Virtual Author Talk with Katherine Applegate – Tuesday, June 24 at 4:00pm

Join us as award-winning author and summer reading champion Katherine Applegate talks to viewers about her enthusiastically heartwarming novel in verse, Odder.  Everyone wants to meet Odder, the Queen of Play. … Continue reading »

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 »