Blog Category: Past Events

Guest Speaker Lindsay Delligan: Book Bans, Censorship, and You – Wednesday, September 25 at 6:30pm

Join us for a presentation and discussion with Lindsay Delligan, co-chair of Connecticut Library Association’s Intellectual Freedom Committee. Lindsay will go over recent trends in book bans and book challenges … Continue reading »

Banned Books Week: Jeopardy – Thursday, September 26 at 6:00pm

Pick up a Banned Books info packet curated by Teen Volunteers, come to the Intellectual Freedom info session on Wednesday Night hosted by Lindsay Delligan, and then… test your Banned … Continue reading »

Adventure Begins: Children’s July Activities!

Adventure Begins at Your Library! Pick up your Adventure Begins at Your Library game board on or after June 12! Each completed activity earns a raffle ticket – use your … Continue reading »

Adventure Begins: Teen July Activities!

Adventure Begins at Your Library! Pick up your Adventure Begins at Your Library game board on or after June 12! Each completed activity earns a raffle ticket – use your … Continue reading »

Adventure Begins: Summer Reading for Adults

Adventure Begins at Your Library! Summer reading isn’t just for kids! Discover, learn, and explore with us this summer and earn raffle tickets for: Reviewing a book, attending a program, … Continue reading »

Competitive College Admissions: What’s new for this year? – Monday, July 8 at 6:00pm

Free workshop for high school students and parents. Learn tips and strategies for applying to competitive colleges in 2024/2025.  Topics include: Why the SAT is more important than ever Which … Continue reading »

Virtual Author Talk with Kate DiCamillo – Tuesday, July 9 at 2:00pm

A visit to Deckawoo Drive with Mercy Watson and Kate DiCamillo (PreK – 2nd Grade). Join us for a visit to Deckawoo Drive with everyone’s favorite adventure loving pig, Mercy … Continue reading »

Faraway Fiction Book Club – Wednesday, July 17 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, July 17 at 6:30pm. We will be discussing: … Continue reading »

Virtual Author Talk with Elizabeth Acevedo – Tuesday, July 23 at 2:00pm

Learning the power of poetry with Bestselling Author Elizabeth Acevedo (9th-12th grade). You’re invited to learn about the power of poetry with Elizabeth Acevedo! In this exciting author conversation and … Continue reading »

Songwriting Workshop – Wednesday, July 24 at 6:30pm

Interested in learning to write music and lyrics? Join us for a two session songwriting workshop with songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Joe Flood. Joe will provide an introduction to the craft … Continue reading »