• The Bookcase Online Evening Discussion Group
  Thursday, May 13, 7 p.m.
  Join Bookcase leader Toby Zabinski for an online discussion of The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich. This discussion will take place on Zoom -- please note that registration is required.
• Fashion in Fiction: Jane Austen Regency
  Sunday, May 16, 2 p.m.
  A delightful show-and-tell with Kandi Carle on the clothing of Regency England as reflected in Jane Austen's fiction.
  Photo by Darryn Lyons/ANL.
• Take & Make Kit: Rock Candy
  Monday, May 17
  For teens in grades 7-12. Create your own colorful rock candy with our homemade candy kit. Instructions and most supplies will be provided. Participants must supply water and a medium-sized pot for cooking.
• Virtual Author Talk: Creating Connecticut
  Monday, May 24, 7 p.m.
  In this book, our State Historian shows how Dutch settlers, witch hunters, Irish immigrants, and many others helped form Connecticut's culture and character. Join us for a Zoom talk with Walter Woodward!
• Family Take and Make: Paper Planes
  Wednesday, May 26
  For families of children ages 5 and up. Learn how to fold paper planes, and then take them outside to enjoy! Our kit includes different types of paper and a curated list of video tutorials.
• Historical Women: Sally Ride
  Sunday, June 6, 2 p.m.
  Historical performer Sheryl Faye portrays Sally Ride as she studies the wonders of the universe and eventually becomes America's first female astronaut and a passionate advocate for STEM.
• Take & Make Craft Kit: Ice Dyeing
  Monday, June 14
  For adults and rising 7th to 12th graders. Learn the magic of ice dyeing with this fun tie-dyeing kit. Instructions, dye, and a white cotton tote will be provided. Participants must provide ice and a rack.
• Virtual Author Talk: Ghosts of Gold Mountain
  Monday, June 28, 7 p.m.
  Ghosts of Gold Mountain is a groundbreaking history of the Chinese workers who built the Transcontinental Railroad, helping forge modern America. Join us for a Zoom talk with author Gordon H. Chang!
• Outdoor Book Sale
  Sunday, July 18
  Conducted by the Friends of the Library.
  Rain date: August 15.
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Upcoming Events

• Mon, May 10, 2021 -- Canceled: Zoom 3-5 Year Old Story Time at 10:30 AM


• Wed, May 12, 2021 -- Zoom 2-3 Year Old Story Time at 10:30 AM


• Thu, May 13, 2021 -- The Bookcase: Online Evening Discussion Group at 7:00 PM


• Sun, May 16, 2021 -- Fashion in Fiction: Jane Austen Regency at 2:00 PM