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!
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