Blog Category: Past Events

Documentary Film Screening of America Unfiltered: Portraits and Voices of a Nation on Wednesday, May 28 at 6:00pm.

Documentary Film Screening – American Unfiltered: Portraits and Voices of a Nation – Wednesday, May 28 at 6:00pm

Wanting to understand what it means to be an American, two immigrant filmmakers journey across the United States revealing an unfiltered, unflinching portrait of America. The film draws from a … Continue reading »

Queer Movie Night: Nimona Friday, May 30 at 6:00pm. Features the movie cover and book cover of Nimona.

Queer Movie Night: Nimona – Friday, May 30 at 6:00pm

SE/CT Traveling Queer Movie Night and members of the Library’s Teen Advisory Board are co-hosting a screening of  Nimona at the Phoebe! All are welcome at this intergenerational event for … Continue reading »

Paper Quilling with Kristine - Tuesday, June 3 at 5:00pm.

Paper Quilling with Kristine – Tuesday, June 3 at 5:00pm

Join us in creating a variety of paper flowers to fill a pre-cut basket.  Kristine will guide participants in the process of quilling basic shapes to form different blossoms. Everyone … Continue reading »

Extinctopedia Wed June 4 at 2pm virtual author talk. Dr. Gina Della Togna on the left with long red hair wearing a black shirt with a frog. Brian Gratwicke on the right with short grey hair and wearing a green Smithsonian shirt. Extinctopedia book cover image in the middle.

Extinctopedia with Smithsonian Scientists – Virtual Author Talk – Wednesday, June 4 at 2:00pm

Extinctopedia tells a complex story, not just of those who are extinct but also of those in greatest peril, with explanations of what threatens their survival. It is also a story … 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!

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 »