Blog Category: Past Events

Author Nir Eyal, looking directly at the camera, smiling. Nir has short brown hair and is wearing a blue plaid button down shirt. The book cover of Beyond Belief by Nir Eyal is next to his image with a gray background.

Reshape Your Beliefs and Unlock Your True Potential Virtual Author Talk with Nir Eyal – Tuesday, May 19 at 2:00pm

What if the only thing standing between you and the seemingly impossible…was belief? This is the question posed by bestselling author Nir Eyal in his new work, Beyond Belief.  Have questions … Continue reading »

Book cover of Wool by Hugh Howey.

Faraway Fiction Book Club – Wednesday, May 20 at 6:30pm

Embark on a new adventure with each book! A book chat for lovers of Sci-Fi and Fantasy. The next meeting is Wednesday, May 20 at 6:30pm. We will be discussing: … Continue reading »

Bright green background with black text. Creating a Compelling College Application - virtual presentation for teens and parents. Wednesday, May 20 at 7:30pm. Registration required.

Creating a Compelling College Application – Virtual Program – Wednesday, May 20 at 7:30pm

Program for High Schoolers and Caregivers: Creating a Compelling College Application this Summer. Registration required to receive the zoom link for Creating a Compelling College Application. The presentation will be … Continue reading »

Green background with white text. Contemporary Ireland is Not the Ireland of Your Ancestors. Wednesday, May 27 at 6:30pm. Registration required.

Contemporary Ireland Is Not the Ireland of Your Ancestors – Wednesday, May 27 at 6:30pm

Join us for a fascinating look at Ireland’s remarkable transformation over the past 100 years. Paul Nugent of the Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) will help us understand Ireland’s … Continue reading »

Light yellow background with blooming flowers of blue, pink, gold, yellow, white, purple on the top and bottom borders. Black text Flower Arranging with Kristine May 30 at 10am. Registration required.

Flower Arranging with Kristine – Saturday, May 30 at 10:00am

BYOB-Bring your own FLOWERS! Join Kristine in the process of deconstructing a store-bought bouquet. You’ll learn how to create one unique arrangement or several smaller ones using a pre-made mixed … Continue reading »

Brown embroidery background with author and Smithsonian Curator, Mary Savig, wearing a black dress with color blocks of brown and blue. She is smiling, with shoulder length dark hair. The book cover of State Fairs : Growing American Craft.

Your Ticket to the Best State Fair Crafts Virtual Author Talk with Smithsonian Curator Mary Savig – Wednesday, June 3 at 2:00pm

Join us for a fascinating discussion with Smithsonian Curator Mary Savig on the history and significance of craft at state fairs—from blue-ribbon quilts to sculpted butter cows, and so much … Continue reading »

Physical Therapy for All Postural Imbalances - Wednesday, June 3 at 6:30pm. Light blue background with a white stripe at the bottom third and black text. Features an image of a spine.

Physical Therapy for all Postural Imbalances – Wednesday, June 3 at 6:30pm

In her talk, Sharon Hallahan, PT, will focus on reducing or eliminating back pain through spine stabilization; improving breathing and lung function; improving body awareness and body mechanics, and developing skills for the management of … Continue reading »

Meditative Music with Anna May - Wednesday, June 10 at 6:00pm. Background is dark brown mountainous terrain at the bottom to a lite hazy blue at the top for the sky.

Meditative Music with Anna May – Wednesday, June 10 at 6:00pm

Join us on the patio for a meditative music experience with Anna May. “Anna May is making waves as an alternative, tragic Americana artist, carving out a space with her … Continue reading »

Book cover of The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon.

Phoebe’s Morning Book Chat – Thursday, June 11 at 11:00am

Phoebe’s Morning book chat takes place on the second Thursday of every month at 11:00am in the Community Room. Multiple copies of the selected book are available at the service … Continue reading »

Author, Matt Dinniman, chin up smiling. He has a beard, short hair, and is wearing a black shirt. Purple background with various size darker dots. Book covers of Dungeon Crawler Carl and A Parade of Horribles by Matt Dinniman.

Apocalyptic Mayhem, Lava-Spitting Llamas, and One Very Sassy Cat Virtual Author Talk with Matt Dinniman – Thursday, June 11 at 7:00pm

Hold onto your heart-patterned boxers! Matt Dinniman, New York Times bestselling author of the wildly popular (and just plain wild) Dungeon Crawler Carl series, joins us to chat about his latest book, A Parade of … Continue reading »