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Patio Play!

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Library Garden Patio at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 5 and under. Visit our outdoor patio any time between 9:30 and 11:00 AM to play with our water table, sidewalk chalk, and bubbles.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Library Garden Patio
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Ages 5 and under.

Visit our outdoor patio any time between 9:30 and 11:00 AM to play with our water table, sidewalk chalk, and bubbles.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Celebrate May

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children
Celebrate [season]:

Ages 2 - 5. Celebrate the season!  Come for a special story time and craft. Sing and dance, be prepared to get messy! PLEASE REGISTER

Full
Required
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 0

Ages 2 - 5. Celebrate the season!  Come for a special story time and craft. Sing and dance, be prepared to get messy!

PLEASE REGISTER

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Afternoons at Bijou

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Bijou Film
Age Group:
Adults
Bijou:

Classic films and popcorn, every Thursday afternoon!

Event Details:

Brigadoon (1954) Two Americans on a hunting trip in Scotland become lost. They encounter a small village, not on the map, called Brigadoon, in which people harbor a mysterious sec...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Bijou Film
Event Details:

Classic films and popcorn, every Thursday afternoon!

Brigadoon (1954)

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Sound Meditation with CT State Troubadour: Kala Farnham

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 5:45pm - 7:15pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us to end Musically May with a special program offered by the CT State Troubadour, Kala Farnam! She will be introducing us to Nada Yoga which helps patrons to explore the powe...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Join us to end Musically May with a special program offered by the CT State Troubadour, Kala Farnam! She will be introducing us to Nada Yoga which helps patrons to explore the power of sound vibrations for inner harmony.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Biblio Box

All Day
Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Sign up for some fun treats and a hand selected library book picked just for you!  Register via the calendar one time and be subscribed--if you miss two boxes, you'll be...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Sign up for some fun treats and a hand selected library book picked just for you! 

Disclaimer(s)

If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Tots and Tunes and Tales

Friday, May 31, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Jay Johnston Community Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Series for Little Ones
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Drop-in program. This high-energy music and movement class will have us dancing and laughing!  We'll start with a story and then move to the music.    

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Series for Little Ones
Event Details:

Drop-in program.

This high-energy music and movement class will have us dancing and laughing!  We'll start with a story and then move to the music.

 

 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Rubber Duck Hunt @ the Barney

All Day 6/1 - 6/29
Barney Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Stop by the Barney Library in the month of June and take part in our Rubber Duck Hunt.  If you find a library duck, the next step is simple, just bring the duck to the fron...

Library Branch: Barney Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Stop by the Barney Library in the month of June and take part in our Rubber Duck Hunt

This event is in the "Children" group.

Construction Zone!

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
J Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Calling all construction fans, you're invited to our Construction Zone! The Children's Program Room will be filled with crafts, activities, and a movie, all trucks- and building-th...

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: J Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Calling all construction fans, you're invited to our Construction Zone! The Children's Program Room will be filled with crafts, activities, and a movie, all trucks- and building-themed.  Come have fun with us!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Monthly Makers

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Monthly Makers:

Monthly Makers is a low stakes arts and crafts program for Adults.  You don’t need to be crafty to enjoy this program, it’s about the process NOT the product.  Each ...

Event Details:

This month's project is: Fruit Stamped Tea Towels

Open
Required
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Monthly Makers is a low stakes arts and crafts program for Adults.  You don’t need to be crafty to enjoy this program, it’s about the process NOT the product.  Each month we will try different crafts, mediums, and styles, without the pressure of perfection.  Join us for this one hour of ADULT arts and crafts time each month at the Barney Library.

This month's project is: Fruit Stamped Tea Towels

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Pokemon Go Walking!

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Barney Library Lawn at Barney Library
Program Type:
Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Meet up at the Barney Library Lawn and get ready to catch some Pokemon! Get those kilometers in and stop by some Pokestops! We will meet on the Barney Lawn and start walking around...

Required
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Barney Library Lawn
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Meet up at the Barney Library Lawn and get ready to catch some Pokemon! Get those kilometers in and stop by some Pokestops! We will meet on the Barney Lawn and start walking around 11:05am.

Disclaimer(s)

Ages 11 & under must be accompanied by an adult. If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Take-and-Make Program: Summer Decoupage Plate

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

We will make a decorative plate with spring fabric. Great to bring to that summer barbeque!    

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

We will make a decorative plate with spring fabric. Great to bring to that summer barbeque!

 

 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Movers and Groovers

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Music, Dance, & Film
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Let’s move and groove together in the Library! We will read a fun book and do some dancing. We will meet in the Hoppin Gallery upstairs at the Barney. This is a drop in program.

Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Music, Dance, & Film
Event Details:

Let’s move and groove together in the Library! We will read a fun book and do some dancing. We will meet in the Hoppin Gallery upstairs at the Barney. This is a drop in program.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Craft: Pride Month Felt Patches

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Celebrate Pride Month by making cute pride flag felt patches to decorate your backpack, a jacket, and more! Register for a reminder! Open to those in Grades 7-12!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Celebrate Pride Month by making cute pride flag felt patches to decorate your backpack, a jacket, and more!

Register for a reminder!

Open to those in Grades 7-12!

Disclaimer(s)

If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Biblio Box

All Day
Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Sign up for some fun treats and a hand selected library book picked just for you!  Register via the calendar one time and be subscribed--if you miss two boxes, you'll be...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Sign up for some fun treats and a hand selected library book picked just for you! 

Disclaimer(s)

If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Oh Baby! Baby Storytime

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 9:15am - 10:15am
J Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Series for Little Ones
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

For babies ages 0 to 12 months with their caregivers. Registration required. Perfect for our littlest patrons, this storytime enriches the language learning abilities ...

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: J Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Series for Little Ones
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

For babies ages 0 to 12 months with their caregivers. Registration required.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Graphic Novel Book Club

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Board Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Book Group
Age Group:
Teens
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room 1
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Group
Required
Seats Remaining: 10

Disclaimer(s)

If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Grad Cap Decorating

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Teen Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Seniors! Stop by the Teen Space to decorate your graduation cap! We'll have paint, hot glue, glitter, and more--express yourself and celebrate your big day! First come, first se...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Event Details:

Seniors! Stop by the Teen Space to decorate your graduation cap! We'll have paint, hot glue, glitter, and more--express yourself and celebrate your big day!

First come, first serve! Open to graduating Seniors.

Disclaimer(s)

If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Afternoons at Bijou

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Bijou Film
Age Group:
Adults
Bijou:

Classic films and popcorn, every Thursday afternoon!

Event Details:

The Sweet Smell of Success (1957) Powerful but unethical Broadway columnist J.J. Hunsecker coerces unscrupulous press agent Sidney Falco into breaking up his sister's romance wi...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Bijou Film
Event Details:

Classic films and popcorn, every Thursday afternoon!

The Sweet Smell of Success (1957)

This event is in the "Children" group.

Afterschool Art Club

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

The Afterschool Art Club is a block of time set aside to come in and work on an art project that drives your creativity. Assorted supplies available. There is no specific project, ...

Required
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

The Afterschool Art Club is a block of time set aside to come in and work on an art project that drives your creativity. Assorted supplies available.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Dungeons & Dragons: Library Edition

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Board Room 2 at Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

We're back from a long rest... Welcome back for another episode of our Dungeons and Dragons series! We will start the series off by making new characters for a new campaign and ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

We're back from a long rest...

Welcome back for another episode of our Dungeons and Dragons series!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Tots and Tunes and Tales

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Jay Johnston Community Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Series for Little Ones
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Drop-in program. This high-energy music and movement class will have us dancing and laughing!  We'll start with a story and then move to the music.    

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Series for Little Ones
Event Details:

Drop-in program.

This high-energy music and movement class will have us dancing and laughing!  We'll start with a story and then move to the music.

 

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Shelf-Discovery Book Club

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Book Group
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This book group is for those in their 20s and 30s looking to meet new people and discover new favorite books. Our books will range from literary fiction to sci fi/fantasy and memoi...

Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Group
Event Details:

This book group is for those in their 20s and 30s looking to meet new people and discover new favorite books. Our books will range from literary fiction to sci fi/fantasy and memoirs to mystery/suspense. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Take-and-Make Program: Cactus Push Pins

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

We will make cactus push pins. A great way to bring the desert indoors!    

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

We will make cactus push pins. A great way to bring the desert indoors!