The Bookcase Online Evening Discussion Group
Thursday, March 11, 7 p.m.
Join Bookcase leader Toby Zabinski for an online discussion of The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett. This discussion will take place on Zoom -- please note that registration is required.Teen "Flavor Tripping" Party Kit
Tuesday, March 16
For teens in grades 7-12. Have your own flavor-tripping party with the “miracle berry,” the fruit that makes sour and bitter foods taste sweet. Each kit contains an mBerry and a variety of foods to taste.Take & Make Craft Kit: Suminagashi
Wednesday, March 17
For adults and teens in grades 7-12. Suminagashi is the Japanese art of marbling by floating ink on the surface of water. Learn the basics of this centuries-old monoprint technique and create your own marbled pieces.Virtual Author Talk: A Broken Tree
Monday, March 22, 7 p.m.
Stephen Anderson used DNA testing to learn the real story behind his and his siblings' paternity. His book A Broken Tree tells what the DNA revealed and how they handled it. Join us for a Zoom talk with Stephen Anderson!Tween Take and Make: Emoji Stress Balls
Wednesday, March 24
For tweens in grades 4-6. Make your own emoji stress ball using balloons and water beads! Please note that this kit includes latex balloons as well as water beads, which can be harmful if swallowed.A History of Connecticut Food
Tuesday, March 30, 7 p.m.
With authors Eric Lehman and Amy Nawrocki. Presented by the Friends of the Library.Online Mystery Book Discussion
Thursday, April 22, 1 p.m.
Join Librarian Samantha Jasulavic for an online discussion of The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides. This discussion will take place on Zoom -- please note that registration is required.Virtual Author Talk: The Great Kosher Meat War of 1902
Monday, April 26, 7 p.m.
Female immigrants discovered their collective consumer power, while a cartel conspired to keep meat prices high. Join us for a Zoom talk with author Scott Seligman!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.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!- Did you know you can access thousands of downloadable books from home with your library card? If you need a new card fill out this form on our website and we'll issue you a new card within 2 business days.