Blog Category: Past Events

State Library Funding Reinstated (May 2025)

Connecticut State Library Receives Notice of Reinstatement of Federal IMLS Grants Hartford, CT – The Connecticut State Library has been notified by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) … Continue reading »

native plants in hues of brown and grey with a house and tall evergreens in the background.

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 »

Poetry Hour Tuesday April 1 at 630pm. Join us for this quarterly poetry discussion group. Bring a poem you wrote or one you'd like to share. This is a space to share your love for poetry.

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 »

Meet the Illustrator and Make Art! with Kah Yangni. Artist visit is Thursday April 3 at 6pm. All ages Art Activity is Friday April 4 at 3pm. Registration for each event required.

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 »

Meet the Illustrator and Make Art! with Kah Yangni. Artist visit is Thursday April 3 at 6pm. All ages Art Activity is Friday April 4 at 3pm. Registration for each event required.

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 »

The author smiling in a blue shirt, surrounded by plants. Features the book cover of The Tree Book : The Stories, Science, and History of Trees by Matt Fleming.

The Stories, Science, and History of Trees – Virtual Author Talk with Smithsonian Horticulturalist Matt Fleming – Tuesday, April 8 at 2:00pm

Join us as Smithsonian Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming, guides us through the secret world of trees as is revealed in the beautiful and absorbing guide to the giants of the plant … Continue reading »

Bright blue, yellow, green, and pink spring themed eggs, flowers and bunny ears. Spring Loop Yarn Wreath Workshop on Wednesday, April 9 at 6:00pm. Space is limited, registration is required. Learn to make a small 8in loop yarn wreath with Kathy.

Spring Loop Yarn Wreath – Wednesday, April 9 at 6:00pm

Celebrate Spring with your own small 8 inch loop yarn wreath! Kathy will take you through the steps to design and create your own mini wreath* at this adult workshop. … Continue reading »

Arts and Crafts week! April 14 - 19 during April Break. Stop by each day for a new featured craft or art project. Features graphics of paint, paint brushes, pens, and other art supplies.

April Break Arts & Crafts Week – April 14 – 19

Stop by daily for a new featured craft or art project! Kids up through age 12 are invited to pick up a 3×3 canvas to bring home and decorate. Return … Continue reading »

Book cover of The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny, and Murder by David Grann.

Dark Nonfiction Book Club – Wednesday, April 16 at 6:30pm

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 »