Blog Category: What’s New

Call for Volunteers; Haunted Book Cellar

Are you interested in being on the team that makes the Haunted Book Cellar a major success? One that entertains thousands of visitors and is a beloved work experience for … Continue reading »

Purple night background with centered black text Costume Swap. Features graphics of kids dressed in Halloween costumes including a yellow witch, white mummy, purple and yellow dinosaur, white angel with gold wings, vampire, and skull with a cape.

Halloween Costume Swap – October 9 through October 31 – During Library Hours

The Library is looking for donations of items in good condition; for all ages. Costume collection begins: Monday, September 28. Looking for something new to you for the spooky season? … Continue reading »

Author, David Epstein, with short brown hair, wearing a blue blazer and dark blue undershirt, there is a teal background. Book cover of Inside the Box by David Epstein.

The Power of Limits: How Constraints Drive Genius Virtual Author Talk with David Epstein – Tuesday, October 13 at 2:00pm

Join us for an inspiring virtual conversation with bestselling author David Epstein as we explore his latest book, Inside the Box, and redefine how to approach our greatest challenges! Have questions … Continue reading »

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Join Teen Advisory Board! Must Attend an Intro Meeting Tuesday, October 6 or Tuesday, October 13 at 5:00pm

Must come to an intro meeting: Tuesday, October 6 or Tuesday, October 13 at 5:00pm. Teen Advisory Board is a leadership and volunteer opportunity for grades 9-12. The 2026-27 program … Continue reading »

Green forest border, tan background with green text, CT River Watershed Seminar Series: Aquatic Habitats Wednesday, October 14 at 6:00pm. Features an image of presenter Stephen Gephard where a denim button up shirt with blue skies, body of water and trees behind him.

CT River Watershed Webinar Series: Aquatic Habitats – Wednesday, October 14 at 6:00pm

Join us for the fourth program in the Connecticut River Watershed Webinar Series as we dive into the fascinating aquatic habitats of the Connecticut River and its tributaries. Explore the … Continue reading »

Book cover of Spook: Science Tackles the Afterlife by Mary Roach.

Dark Nonfiction Book Club – Wednesday, October 21 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 »

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Horror Makeup Workshop with Decimated Designs – Thursday, October 22 at 5:30pm

Get behind the scenes of special effects makeup. This workshop will cover hygiene, how to get started, what materials to use, how pro’s make monsters jump to life, and tricks … Continue reading »

Book cover of The Emperor of Gladness: a novel by Ocean Vuong.

Contemporary Classics Book Discussion with Marsha Bansavage – Monday, November 2 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 »

Author, Asha Frost, with long dark hair, wearing bright blue wrap with yellow, red, and dark blue patterns, her dress is brightly colored blues and pinks with floral patterns. Book cover of You Are The Medicine by Asha Frost. Background is a flowering garden.

Reclaiming Your Inner Wisdom: Sacred Indigenous Teachings Virtual Author Talk with Asha Frost – Tuesday, November 3 at 2:00pm.

Join us for a transformative virtual conversation with Indigenous Medicine Woman Asha Frost as she explores her groundbreaking book, You Are the Medicine: 13 Moons of Indigenous Wisdom, Ancestral Connection, and … Continue reading »

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Poetry Hour – Wednesday, November 4 at 6:30pm

Join us for our quarterly Poetry Hour! Everyone is welcome to come and share a poem from their favorite poet, or one they wrote themselves. Registration required for Poetry Hour.