Bars, clubs, breweries, live music, and nightlife in Colony, CT. Your guide to going out.
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Bring your latest project and supplies and join us at the Cozy Crafters Club! Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, quilt, needlefelt, make jewelry, or simply enjoy coloring, this welcoming group is the perfect spot to relax, share ideas, and connect with other creative spirits. Crafts should be...
Testing in the West Middle Library's Pearson VUE Test Center. By registration in advance only.
Join the Teen Game Club at the library for a game-filled adventure! Each week, we alternate between playing Nintendo Switch games and board/party games. It’s the perfect chance to team up, compete, and make new friends while enjoying a variety of games. Come level up your gaming experience and have.
MiLB Double-A: Portland Sea Dogs at Hartford Yard Goats at Dunkin' Park
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,...
Join us for a relaxing Sit & Stitch session at the library. Bring your current projects or works-in-progress, yarn, and tools to work with other fiber artists and chat! Our Tech Services Librarian, Alexa, will provide a new crochet stitch and guide discussion. Please note: this is not an...
Biking in all forms gives us the freedom of movement, gets us outdoors, and is a great way for us to interact with our friends and our community. Of course, being safe on the road is key to that freedom, especially when it comes to e-bike safety. Please join us for a conversation aimed at adults...
Join Ty to explore timeless artistic techniques through hands-on projects focused on traditional painting and classic craft methods.
Lecture and Q&A with community leader, Kamora Herrington on the healing powers of food, art and nature. This event builds off of the library's Bid Read programming around the book Bite by Bite , written by Aimee Nezhukumatathil.
Join us for a timely conversation on AI, humanity, and the next steps towards building a better future with self-proclaimed “mad scientist” Dr. Vivienne Ming as we discuss her new book, Robot-Proof: When Machines Have All the Answers, Build Better People. In Robot-Proof, Dr. Vivienne Ming helps...
Artificial intelligence can now clone a person’s voice from a few seconds of audio, create photos of people who don’t exist, and make it harder than ever to know what’s genuine. Join Alex Linos, IT Director for the Town of North Haven, for a plain-language, empowering presentation on how AI is...
Join us for a timely conversation on AI, humanity, and the next steps towards building a better future with self-proclaimed “mad scientist” Dr. Vivienne Ming as we discuss her new book, Robot-Proof: When Machines Have All the Answers, Build Better People. This book presents, then answers, pressing.
Children ages 4 through 8 are invited to join us to dive into science, technology, and engineering, with hands-on activities! Experience a different fun-filled STEM adventure designed especially for curious kids each time. No experience necessary—just bring your curiosity and a big...
Teens are welcome to come to the library to make a cool craft or do a fun activity!
Play as many rounds of Chubby Bunny as you can with real jumbo marshmallows. Highest scorer at 4:45pm will win the prize!
Please join us in the Brubeck Room for another Connecticut's Own concert as we welcome back Ralph Kirmser, oboe, and Kyong Hee Cho, piano. The program will feature Beethoven's variations on the duet "La Ci Darem la Mano," from Mozart's opera Don Giovanni. Beethoven composed this work (Opus 87) at.
Calling all homeschooling parents and teens! Are you wondering what preparing for college might look like? Our presenter is Jess Odlum from ECMC The College Place, a non-profit college access center that provides FREE college and financial aid advice to families in Connecticut. She will have...
Join Ms. Linda at the Ropkins library to explore your creativity with a seasonal weekly craft!
For the month of May , we will be discussing There are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak. An epic novel connecting three characters across time—1840s London, 2014 Turkey, and modern-day London—bound by the Tigris and Thames rivers and a single drop of water.
In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to transfer their own high-quality photos and digital drawings onto sublimation coasters using a sublimation heat press. After an introduction to specialized sublimation inks and papers, attendees will prepare their unique designs and watch...
The Wilton Teen Library Council (TLC) is a monthly group for youth in grades 6-12 who are interested in becoming more involved with the library. All Wilton teens are welcome. Benefits include: helping librarians choose teen materials, brainstorming ideas for teen programs, gaining experience...
Join us for this Virtual Book Chat about Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng. This book discussion is a collaboration with the Simsbury High School “Make Us Count” documentary project highlighting Asian American & Pacific Islander experiences. Copies of the book are available digitally on...
Bring your own knitting, quilting, cross stitching or other preferred craft and craft together with others. The group meets every Wednesday in the Wayzata Library Meeting Room.
Join us for stories, songs, friends, and free play. Drop-in, no registration required. Recommended for children ages 0-5, siblings welcome. 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 other...
Children ages 6 months to 2 years old will enjoy this fun storytime with music, puppets, picture books, and nursery rhymes. No registration required.
Do Bigfoot, Nessie, or Mothman exist? Find out at our cryptid scavenger hunt! Explore the library, uncover hidden clues, and invent your own magical monster. Fun, mystery, and mischief guaranteed!
Our new Morning Knitting Group is a welcoming space for knitters of all levels to gather, share ideas, and enjoy the art of knitting together. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced knitter, you'll find support, inspiration, and friendly conversation as we work on projects and explore new...
For families with kids ages 5 & underNo registration neededPut on your P.J.’s, grab your teddy bear, and settle down for a half-hour of stories, songs and rhymes.
Join Kim Birge-Liberman to learn about the rewarding experience of raising and socializing a guide dog puppy to help empower individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Kim has been a middle and high school science teacher for over 20 years. She and her family have been raising guide dog...
Active children ages 1 and up and their caregivers are invited to join us for this family storytime! Participants will hear stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, do movement activities, and use scarves or instruments, while building literacy and social skills. No registration required.
If life’s making your brain feel fried, take a break with us. Enjoy some air fryer snacks and explore easy, everyday tips to help you de-stress and recharge.
Did you take Spanish in high school and want to refresh your language skills? Our lively group meets weekly to speak Spanish and discuss various language customs. New members are always welcome in-person or virtually. Please register for Zoom link.
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...
The Scam Landscape and Staying Safe. This session looks at the psychology behind ID theft, the most common fraud & scams, tips to protect yourself, and what to do if you think you may have become a victim. Walk away armed with tools to spot the criminals and stop them in their tracks. Facilitated...
Readers and writers unite! Join us for this creative writing/book club combo. We'll share our favorite books, chat about our latest writings, and get those creative juices flowing with fun activities. Students in grades 6-12 are invited to participate. Registration required.
Join us for this interactive program especially for pre-walking babies from birth on up. We will share stories, songs, and rhymes. Scarves and movement activities will be included, as well as some basic ASL and we will close out with a calming lullaby. Feel free to stay after to socialize. No...
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..
Create catapults with popsicle sticks, rubber bands, and glues, then see whose can shoot bouncy balls and cotton balls the farthest!
Calling all storytellers and story-listeners! Join us for an informal evening celebrating the oral storytelling tradition. Bring a prepared story to tell or just come to listen. All are welcome, experienced storytellers and newbies alike. Registration recommended.
Pick up date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 (at the adult service desk) Pick up time: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm Beeswax wrap is a reusable, compostable alternative to plastic wrap. This all-natural, breathable wrap keep leftover food fresher for longer. We provide the materials and directions for this take home.
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...
A zine is a self-published mini book of text and/or images, usually produced in small quantities and for a niche audience, on a specific general or personal topic. Zines have a long history as an important part of indie-publishing, being a means of sharing ideas or opinions with the world in an...