Concerts & Live Music in Colony, CT

Low-Key Creations

In 1 week · Wed, May 27, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 500 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, Hartford, CT

Low-Key Creations is a relaxed art space where you can relax to some calming music and creative calming projects.

Anime Club

In 2 weeks · Wed, Jun 3, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 500 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, Hartford, CT

Are you a fan of anime/manga? Join the Library every Wednesday for our Anime Club! 6/3: Coloring and watching anime 6/10: National Best Friends Day: make bracelets and watch anime 6/17: Anime buttons 6/24: Read some manga, earn your summer reading minutes!

Calm Crafty Corner

In 2 weeks · Fri, Jun 5, 5:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 500 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, Hartford, CT · Ages 12–19

Relax and recharge in a peaceful creative environment filled with calming music and easygoing art projects designed to encourage mindfulness and personal expression. Ages 12-19

Music Production @ YOUmedia

In 1 week · Fri, May 29, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 500 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, Hartford, CT

Get hands-on experience in recording vocals, mixing and mastering tracks, and producing original beats. Develop your skills while learning industry-standard techniques.

Teen Time

In 2 weeks · Fri, Jun 5, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 500 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, Hartford, CT · Ages 10–17

Music Production - Whether you want to record a song, start a podcast, create lo-fi or meditation sounds, or stream your own beats—YOUmedia has you covered. Teens can explore a fully equipped recording studio and bring their ideas to life in a creative, hands-on environment. VR Tournament -...

Altoona Curve at Hartford Yard Goats

In 1 week · Wed, May 27, 11:10 PM UTC · Dunkin' Park · 1214 Main St, Hartford, CT

MiLB Double-A: Altoona Curve at Hartford Yard Goats at Dunkin' Park

VIRTUAL - Your Ticket to the Best State Fair Crafts with Smithsonian Curator Mary Savig

In 2 weeks · Wed, Jun 3, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Simsbury Public Library · 725 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury, CT

Join us for a fascinating discussion with Smithsonian Curator Mary Savig on the history and significance of craft at state fairs—from blue-ribbon quilts to sculpted butter cows, and so much more! A Dolly Parton crop art portrait. Size-96 cowboy boots. A button quilt. State Fairs: Growing American...

Play Pals

In 1 week · Thu, May 28, 2:00 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Russell Library · 123 Broad St, Middletown, CT

Come play with us at the Library! Join us each week to connect with other families and explore the power of play. A variety of toys will be out for free play including building materials, crafts, sensory toys and imaginative play. The activities we have planned are aimed at children age 1-5,...

The Web They Wove: Women & their Wardrobes during New England’s Revolution (America's 250th)

In 1 week · Mon, Jun 1, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Welles-Turner Memorial Library · 2407 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT · Ages 18+

Explore the often-overlooked role of women whose choices in textiles and fashion helped shape the course of the American Revolution. Beyond the headlines of battles and the proclamations of Congress, women’s daily decisions about fabric creation, consumption, and style influenced the fight for...

Writing Your Own Ending: End of Life Planning to Help You and Your Loved Ones Put Things to Rest

In 1 week · Mon, Jun 1, 10:30 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Wilton Library · 137 Old Ridgefield Rd, Wilton, CT

Please join us for a practical guide for anyone planning for end of life. In 2015, following a long career in finance, Doug Renfield-Miller spent a year as an Advanced Leadership Fellow at Harvard. The outcome of his fellowship year was GoodEnding, a nonprofit seeking to improve end of life...

Middle School Murder Mystery Party: Murder at the Pizzeria!

In 1 week · Thu, May 28, 9:00 PM–11:30 PM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT

Spaghetti sauce or blood? Saucy pizza wheel or murder weapon?? Join us for another epic Murder Mystery Party as we travel to Bella Morte's Pizzeria and investigate the death of Karl Ickbread . . . We'll have pizza and give out awards for things like best actor, most likely to eat a whole pizza pie,.

New Hampshire Fisher Cats at Hartford Yard Goats

In 3 weeks · Tue, Jun 9, 11:10 PM UTC · Dunkin' Park · 1214 Main St, Hartford, CT

MiLB Double-A: New Hampshire Fisher Cats at Hartford Yard Goats at Dunkin' Park

Rock Painting

In 3 weeks · Mon, Jun 8, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 500 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, Hartford, CT

Get creative with our rock painting program! Design and decorate your own rocks using bright colors, fun patterns, and inspiring messages. Keep your creation or hide it around the community to spread a little joy!

Your Ticket to the Best State Fair Crafts (Online)

In 2 weeks · Wed, Jun 3, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Russell Library · 123 Broad St, Middletown, CT

Join us for a fascinating discussion with Smithsonian Curator Mary Savig on the history and significance of craft at state fairs—from blue-ribbon quilts to sculpted butter cows, and so much more! A Dolly Parton crop art portrait. Size-96 cowboy boots. A button quilt. State Fairs: Growing American...

Wear Your Pride

In 2 weeks · Sat, Jun 6, 6:30 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 500 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, Hartford, CT

Celebrate Pride Month with a splash of color at our Tie-Dye with Pride workshop! Create your own custom t-shirt using vibrant dyes inspired by Pride flags, personal expression, and summer style.

Paint it Up!

In 3 weeks · Wed, Jun 10, 2:30 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Wilton Library · 137 Old Ridgefield Rd, Wilton, CT

We have added a daytime session to our very popular Paint it Up! program. Come join us for a fun and relaxing morning. We'll supply the canvas, paints, brushes and a collection of masterpieces to copy and inspire you. No art experience required. Just a desire to pick up a brush, have fun and let..

Introduction to the Fire Service: Awareness, Education, and Community Involvement

In 1 week · Tue, Jun 2, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT

Join the North Haven Fire Department for an inside look at the vital role our fire service plays in protecting lives, property, and our community. This presentation will highlight the responsibilities of firefighters, the training and teamwork behind emergency response, and the ways community...

Civics Trivia

In 1 week · Tue, Jun 2, 6:30 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 500 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, Hartford, CT

You can win prizes while learning the essentials of U.S. history and government in this friendly competition. Tuesday, June 2, 2026 @ 2:30pm Wednesday, July 1, 2026 @2:30pm Tuesday, August 4, 2026 @2:30pm

Aeroponics

In 1 week · Mon, Jun 1, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 500 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, Hartford, CT

Help us grow and take care of plants for Albany’s aeroponics garden.

Thursday Night Book Club: Broken Country

In 1 week · Thu, May 28, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Welles-Turner Memorial Library · 2407 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT · Ages 18+

Come talk books with other bibliophiles! This book group will meet on the fourth Thursday of the month. Limited copies of the current selection will be available at the Lending Desk. Registration is not required. This month we will be reading "Broken Country" by Clare Leslie Hall. Beth and her...

Sew Simple

In 2 weeks · Sat, Jun 6, 5:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 500 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, Hartford, CT

Note: This program is facilitated by a volunteer. Sessions are subject to cancellation if there are no registrants.

Cosplay Club

In 2 weeks · Wed, Jun 3, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 500 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, Hartford, CT · Ages 12–19

Learn to use everyday, easy-access materials to make lifelike props for your next cosplay or costume! Ages 12-19

Needlework Crafts Group (Drop-In)

In 1 week · Thu, May 28, 5:00 PM–6:30 PM UTC · Wilton Library · 137 Old Ridgefield Rd, Wilton, CT

Weekly drop-in for Needlework Crafters. All welcome whether you knit, crochet, needlepoint, embroider or do any other needlework by hand. Make new friends, get tips and share ideas while working on your own projects, or a group project for donation to a charitable cause. Bring your own...

TAB Officer Meeting

In 1 week · Thu, May 28, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT

Hey TAB Officers! Let's prep next month's meeting together. Open to current TAB officers and any TAB member interested in helping us run an upcoming activity.

Build in 3D

In 2 weeks · Thu, Jun 4, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 500 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, Hartford, CT · Ages 12–19

Explore the world of three-dimensional design through clay sculpting and beginner digital modeling tools. Participants will turn their ideas into creations while learning design skills. Ages 12-19

First Friday with Advocacy to Legacy End of Year Celebration

In 2 weeks · Fri, Jun 5, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 500 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, Hartford, CT

Visit the library on the first Friday of every month and eat some delicious pizza with Advocacy to Legacy.

2nd Tuesday Book Club: The Giver of Stars

In 3 weeks · Tue, Jun 9, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Welles-Turner Memorial Library · 2407 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT · Ages 18+

This month we're reading: "The Giver of Stars" by Jojo Moyes. Alice Wright leaves her restrictive life in England by marrying American Bennett Van Cleve, only to find small-town Kentucky just as suffocating, especially under her domineering father-in-law. When she joins a group of women delivering..

Alphabet Playtime

In 1 week · Sat, May 30, 2:00 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Russell Library · 123 Broad St, Middletown, CT

Join us for hands on letter play in the Activity Room! Drop in with your child to interact with a variety of multi-sensory alphabet activities promoting early literacy. No registration required. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Russell Library. To get all of the Youth & Family...

Bingo

In 1 week · Wed, May 27, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 500 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, Hartford, CT

Join the camaraderie and gaming spirit for several rounds of Bingo!

Summer Learning Kickoff

In 3 weeks · Mon, Jun 8, 7:30 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 500 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, Hartford, CT

Join us for a special event to celebrate and sign up for our upcoming Summer Learning Program! We’ll have a fun nature-themed craft, free ice cream, and goodie bags. No registration required.

Self Care Sesh

In 2 weeks · Thu, Jun 4, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 500 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, Hartford, CT · Ages 12–19

Students will learn how to create different things that they can use to take care of their physical, emotional, and mental selves. From soap, to deodorants, and essential oils. Ages 12-19

German Conversation Group

In 1 week · Tue, Jun 2, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT

Mystery!

In 1 week · Thu, May 28, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Russell Library · 123 Broad St, Middletown, CT

Mystery! is a Russell Library-run book club for mystery lovers. The book group discusses a new mystery novel every month. The group meets on last Thursday of the month (or, if Russell is closed at that time, the latest Thursday in the month that we’re open). The group will meet in the Courtyard...

Tactile Graphic Design

In 1 week · Mon, Jun 1, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 500 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, Hartford, CT · Ages 12–19

From screen printing, to cyanotype, to stamping, to poster making, students will learn the various forms of creating graphics by hand. Ages 12-19

SMART Recovery Support Group

In 2 weeks · Wed, Jun 3, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Welles-Turner Memorial Library · 2407 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT

A supportive, non-judgmental space for anyone looking to build healthier habits and address addictive or problematic behaviors, including challenges with substances, gambling, food, shopping, and more. Drop in; registration not required. Presented in cooperation with Glastonbury Youth and Family...

Dance with Me

In 2 weeks · Fri, Jun 5, 2:30 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Russell Library · 123 Broad St, Middletown, CT

Join us to move, groove, and get our wiggles out! Our librarian will lead young dancers through some steps, use props, and have plenty of time for free dance and imagination. We will use a variety of dance styles-- no experience is required! Clothes for movement are recommended and dancewear is...

Laser-Etched Bookmarks

In 3 weeks · Tue, Jun 9, 10:00 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Welles-Turner Memorial Library · 2407 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT

Celebrate our nation's milestone by crafting a commemorative keepsake in our America 250th laser-etching workshop. One side of your custom wooden bookmark will feature the official anniversary logo, while the other side offers a blank canvas for your favorite quote, name, or design. You’ll learn...

Sketch Lab

In 1 week · Mon, Jun 1, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 500 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, Hartford, CT · Ages 12–19

Practice drawing techniques, strengthen artistic skills, and design original characters through creative sketching, line work, and visual storytelling. Ages 12-19

Chess Club

In 1 week · Sat, May 30, 7:00 PM–8:45 PM UTC · Russell Library · 123 Broad St, Middletown, CT

Love chess or just want to learn? All ages and abilities are welcome at our new Russell Library Chess Club. Drop-in, no registration required. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Russell Library. To get all of the Youth & Family Learning department events right into your inbox every...

Romance Book Club

In 1 week · Wed, May 27, 10:30 PM–11:45 PM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT

For the month of May, we will be reading and discussing From Lukov With Love by Mariana Zapata. If someone were to ask Jasmine Santos to describe the last few years of her life with a single word, it would definitely be a four-letter one. After seventeen years of figure skating - and countless...

Rainbow Craft & Watch

In 2 weeks · Fri, Jun 5, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 500 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, Hartford, CT

Join us at the Library for Rainbow Craft & Watch! We’ll paint colorful rainbow art and enjoy a watch party in a fun, welcoming space celebrating creativity and inclusion.

Pride Treats & Trivia

In 2 weeks · Wed, Jun 3, 7:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 500 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, Hartford, CT

Quiz yourself and your friends on LGBTQ+ history and culture while decorating cupcakes with rainbow frosting & sprinkles.