Blog Category: Past Events

Book cover of Feeding Ghosts by Tessa Hulls.

Contemporary Classics Book Discussion with Marsha Bansavage – Monday, May 4 at 7:00pm

Contemporary Classics with Marsha Bansavage takes place virtually and is usually on the first Monday of the month. Multiple copies of the selected book are available at the service desk. … Continue reading »

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Everything and Anything You Wanted to Know About AI But Were Afraid to Ask – Wednesday, May 6 at 6:30pm

We hear a lot of talk about AI, and it’s hard to know what’s real, what’s hype, and what’s just straight up fantasy. Click here to register for Everything and … Continue reading »

Author, Marjan Kamali, smiling with her chin resting on her palm. She has long dark hair and is wearing a plum blazer and white top with embroidery. The book cover of The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali. The background is a city, most likely Tehran.

On Courage, Turmoil, and the Transformative Power of Love Virtual Author Talk with Marjan Kamali – Thursday, May 7 at 7:00pm

Join us for an exciting conversation with internationally acclaimed author Marjan Kamali as we delve into the timeless wonder of her New York Times bestselling novel, The Lion Women of Tehran.  Have questions … Continue reading »

Book cover of Betty Goes Vegan: Over 500 Classic Recipes for the Modern Family by Annie and Dan Shannon.

Quarterly Vegan Cookbook Club – Friday, May 8 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 »

Book cover of Nuclear War: A Scenario by Annie Jacobsen.

Dark Nonfiction Book Club – Saturday, May 9 at 11:00am

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 »

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 »