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Author, Dr. Vivienne Ming, looking directly at the viewer, has shoulder length blonde wavey hair and is wearing a black leather jacket and maroon shirt. The book cover of Robot-Proof: When Machines Have All the Answers, Build Better People.

How to Robot-Proof Your Kids (and Yourself) Virtual Author Talk with Dr. Vivienne Ming – Tuesday, May 12 at 2:00pm

Join us for a timely conversation on AI, humanity, and the next steps towards building a better future with self-proclaimed “mad scientist” Dr. Vivienne Ming as we discuss her new … Continue reading »

A graphic of leather bound journal with a single red rose placed on the cover.

Poetry Hour – Wednesday, May 13 at 6:30pm

Join us for our quarterly Poetry Hour! Everyone is welcome to come and share a poem from their favorite poet, or one they wrote themselves. Registration required for Poetry Hour.

Library Closed Tuesday

The Library will remain closed Tuesday, February 24th. We will reopen at 9 AM on Wednesday, February 25th, weather permitting.

4th Annual Mini Golf Day: Saturday, March 7th

The Library is hosting our fourth indoor mini golf day on Saturday, March 7th! Join us for a fun-filled day as you play your way through the Library’s temporary indoor … Continue reading »

We’re Hiring! (Part-Time Assistant)

We’re seeking to hire a part-time patron services assistant! Applications are due no later than Monday, February 23rd at 5pm. Keep reading for complete details and how to apply. Job … Continue reading »

Back left features an open book that creates a path for light on three silhouettes of people, with a blown up image of a date due card in the background and flames in the front right. The Librarians directed by Kim A. Snyder.

Save the Date: The Librarians on CPTV

Connecticut Public Television (CPTV) will be airing The Librarians onSunday, March 22 at 1 PM. The Librarians, a new feature documentary from Academy Award® nominee and Peabody Award winner Kim A. Snyder, … Continue reading »

Light blue background. Author Vanessa Riley with shoulder length dark hair, smiling in a pink jacket with white ruffle shirt. Book cover of Fire Sword and Sea by Vanessa Riley.

Swashbuckling Heroines and High Seas Adventures – Virtual Author Talk with Novelist Vanessa Riley – Thursday, February 5 at 7:00pm

Join us for an unforgettable experience as we chat online with Vanessa Riley about her newest book, Fire Sword and Sea, based on the folk story of the female pirate Jacquotte … Continue reading »

Quarterly Vegan Cookbook Club Friday, Feb 6 at 5:45pm. Registration is required. Black and white illustrations of vegetables along the border with a light green block in the middle.

Quarterly Vegan Cookbook Club – Friday, February 6 at 5:45pm

Join us for our quarterly vegan cookbook club. Let’s gather for an evening of tasty food and lively conversation about the chosen vegan cookbook. Each registrant will choose either an … Continue reading »

Poetry Hour Wednesday February 11 at 6:30pm. A leather bound book with a single red rose placed on the cover.

Poetry Hour – Wednesday, February 11 at 6:30pm

Join us for our quarterly Poetry Hour! Everyone is welcome to come and share a poem from their favorite poet, or one they wrote themselves. Registration required for Poetry Hour.

Author, Dr. Lindsey Stewart, smiling with shoulder length dark hair, wearing a turquoise top that has a brown and orange print. The book cover of her book The Conjuring of America with a green background behind both images.

Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic – Virtual Author Talk with Dr. Lindsey Stewart – Thursday, February 12 at 2:00pm

Feminist philosopher Dr. Lindsey Stewart’s book, The Conjuring of America: Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic, tells the stories of Negro Mammies of slavery; the Voodoo Queens … Continue reading »