Blog Category: Past Events

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
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
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 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!

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

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

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

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