Blog Category: Past Events

Virtual Author Talk with Charles Soule – Saturday, July 15 at 2:00 pm
You’re invited to an awe-inspiring chat with New York Times bestselling author Charles Soule as he talks about his newest book, The Endless Vessel, which explores the way we’re all … Continue reading

Let’s Talk About It…
It may have come to your attention that a group of community members are concerned about several books in the Library’s collection. We have received requests to review You Know, … Continue reading

Virtual Author Talk with Ethan Kross – Thursday, July 20 at 1:00 pm
The most important conversation we have each day isn’t with our boss, spouse, or friends: it’s the one we have with ourselves. When facing a challenging task, our inner voice … Continue reading

True Crime Trivia Night – Wednesday, July 19 at 6:30pm
Join us and test your knowledge of the terrifying world of true crime! Come as a group or form teams when you get here and compete for prizes. Light refreshments … Continue reading

Virtual Author Talk with Tananarive Due – Wednesday, June 28 at 8:00 pm
Please join us for a chat with Tananarive Due about her newest work, The Wishing Pool and Other Stories. The second collection of stories by the author is full of … Continue reading

High Speed Trains in CT!? – Wednesday, June 28 at 6:30 pm
Ever wonder if CT or the United States will ever have high speed trains like those of China, Japan, and Europe? Join us for a discussion with train engineer David … Continue reading

Local Author Talk with Marcos Lopes – Wednesday, June 14 at 6:30 pm
Marcos Lopes is a Brazilian professor, social educator, speaker, and author. Growing up in the dangerous neighborhood of Parque Santo Antonio, Marcos fell into a life of crime at 13, … Continue reading

Dark Nonfiction Book Club – Wednesday, August 16 at 6:30pm
Dark nonfiction book club is a new book discussion group for the morbidly curious. We will explore dark topics such as true crime, natural disasters, war stories, death and dying, … Continue reading

Virtual Author Talk with Jamie Beck – Thursday, June 15 at 2:00pm
An American in Provence is a beautiful collection of exquisite portrait, scenic, and still-life photography from New York Times bestselling author and award-winning photographer Jamie Beck. Looking to slow down … Continue reading