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Blue booklet cover with gold text reading Passport Connecticut Libraries, features the library logo of a person reading a book and the CT Library Consortium logo.

Passports to CT Libraries 2026 – Starts April 1

It’s a Passport to CT Libraries year, and we are participating! Collect stamps in your library passport by visiting participating libraries in CT between April 1 and April 30. Get … Continue reading »

Aesthetic Illusions: A Life in the Arts. Green background, features image of Randall Horton in the upper right. Randall is smiling brightly wearing a homburg style hat, black rimmed glasses and a dark shirt. There is a microphone in front of him.

Aesthetic Illusions: A Life in the Arts, (Part 1) CT Juvenile Justice: Systems and Alternatives – Tuesday, April 28 at 5:00pm

This 3 part program Aesthetic Illusions: A life in the arts features two workshops, one on civic education and one on artistic expression, designed to deepen participants’ understanding of democracy and … Continue reading »

Reiki, Reflexology, and the Many Modalities of Energy Work - Wednesday, April 29 at 6:30pm. Creme background with brown text, outline drawings of hands one above the text outstretched to the right and one below the text outstretched to the left. Registration required.

Reiki, Reflexology, and the Many Modalities of Energy Work – Wednesday, April 29 at 6:30pm

Join Reiki Master/Teacher Amy Hannum for an educational hour devoted to demystifying the world of Energy Work. Registration required for Reiki, Reflexology, and the Many Modalities of Energy Work.

Author Jason Reynolds with a joyful smile on his face and head tilted back. His long dark hair over one shoulder of his dark grey sweater. Book cover of Coach by Jason Reynolds. Background of flyer is pink with dark pink triangles around the border.

On Writing Beloved Characters and Powerful Portrayals of Resilience Virtual Author Talk with Jason Reynolds – Thursday, April 30 at 7:00pm

Join us in an online conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach, the fifth–and last–entry in the highly popular Track series. Following the immersive stories of Ghost, … Continue reading »

The Luminous Spirit by Edwin Lopez, April - May 2026. Features mixed media of the rocky shoreline. Brown tone flat rocks in the blue gray water. Cloudy sky with bright blues shining through and meets the water at the horizon. Background is a brown to gold gradient from the top to bottom.

The Luminous Spirit: Art Exhibit by Edwin Lopez

My work literally and symbolically represents the human spirit within each of us that shows kindness and compassion for those less fortunate. The spirit that cares for “all creatures great … Continue reading »

Book cover of Feeding Ghosts by Tessa Hulls.

Contemporary Classics Book Discussion with Marsha Bansavage – Monday, May 4 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, Marjan Kamali, smiling with her chin resting on her palm. She has long dark hair and is wearing a plum blazer and white top with embroidery. The book cover of The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali. The background is a city, most likely Tehran.

On Courage, Turmoil, and the Transformative Power of Love Virtual Author Talk with Marjan Kamali – Thursday, May 7 at 7:00pm

Join us for an exciting conversation with internationally acclaimed author Marjan Kamali as we delve into the timeless wonder of her New York Times bestselling novel, The Lion Women of Tehran.  Have questions … Continue reading »

Book cover of Betty Goes Vegan: Over 500 Classic Recipes for the Modern Family by Annie and Dan Shannon.

Quarterly Vegan Cookbook Club – Friday, May 8 at 5:45pm

Join us for our quarterly vegan cookbook club. Let’s gather for an evening of tasty food and lively conversation about the chosen vegan cookbook. Each registrant will choose either an … Continue reading »

Book cover of The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt.

Phoebe’s Morning Book Chat – Thursday, May 14 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 »

The Bookworm Bash

The BookWorm Bash Tickets

Clues & Cocktails: Saturday, April 25th, 7 PM – 11 PM You’re invited to: DISGUISE yourself as a famous literary detective or come as an innocent bystander LEAVE A TRAIL … Continue reading »