Exhibits & Galleries in Westport, CT

Spring Mobile Makerspace

In 1 week · Thu, May 14, 8:00 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 500 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, Hartford, CT · Ages 5–12

Ages 5-12. Join the Children’s Museum for creative play using STEM tools and the engineering design process. STEM tools include 3D printing, Chomp Saw, & Cricut.

Sit & Stitch at North Haven Memorial Library

In 1 week · Thu, May 14, 10:00 PM–11:30 PM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT

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...

Holiday Art

In 1 week · Tue, May 19, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 500 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, Hartford, CT

Holiday Art is a creative program where participants explore seasonal and cultural holidays through arts and crafts.

Senior Center Book Discussion: First Family: Abigail & John Adams

In 3 weeks · Tue, May 26, 3:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Wilton Library · 137 Old Ridgefield Rd, Wilton, CT

Please join us as Michael Bellacosa leads a discussion of Joseph Ellis’s First Family: Abigail & John Adams. Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Ellis (e.g. Founding Brothers) recounts the story of one of the most iconic husband-wife teams in all of American history. Both prolific letter writers,...

Altoona Curve at Hartford Yard Goats

In 3 weeks · Tue, May 26, 11:10 PM UTC · Dunkin' Park · 1214 Main St, Hartford, CT

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

Registration Opens: Summer 2026 Teen Volunteering

In 3 weeks · Tue, May 26, 11:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT · Ages 10–17

Registration for all summer volunteer opportunities opens on Tuesday, May 26th at 7:00pm. This includes volunteering at our annual Summer Reading Fest on Saturday, June 20th. All summertime volunteer programs are tagged with *VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY* in the event title. Volunteer spots at these...

Concert - Jenny & Dave

In 1 week · Sat, May 16, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Russell Library · 123 Broad St, Middletown, CT

Join us as Middletown's own Jenny & Dave present unique renditions of popular songs from throughout the decades. Their original songs blend early blues, pop and rock influences with modern acoustic sensibilities. Registration is suggested for event updates. In 2014, the Honorable Mayor Daniel T....

Homeschool Club for Parents: College Admissions 101

In 1 week · Thu, May 14, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Simsbury Public Library · 725 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury, CT

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...

Teen Hangout!

In 1 week · Mon, May 18, 7:00 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Welles-Turner Memorial Library · 2407 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT · Ages 10–17

Teens, join us in the Teen Room for some afternoon fun! We will have our Nintendo Switch ready to go, as well as coloring and board games. This is a drop-in program for grades 7-12. Snacks provided.

Painting with Ty @ YOUmedia

In 1 week · Thu, May 14, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 500 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, Hartford, CT

Join Ty to explore timeless artistic techniques through hands-on projects focused on traditional painting and classic craft methods.

Guided Mediation & Yoga

In 1 week · Sat, May 16, 3:30 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 500 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, Hartford, CT

This beginner-friendly class will focus on light stretching, mindful movement, and calming breathwork—perfect for all experience levels. Please wear comfortable clothing and feel free to bring a yoga mat or borrow one of ours.

Portland Sea Dogs at Hartford Yard Goats

In 1 week · Thu, May 14, 11:10 PM UTC · Dunkin' Park · 1214 Main St, Hartford, CT

MiLB Double-A: Portland Sea Dogs at Hartford Yard Goats at Dunkin' Park

Play Pals

In 1 week · Thu, May 14, 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,...

Pearson VUE Test Center testing

In 1 week · Sat, May 16, 4:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 500 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, Hartford, CT

Testing in the Downtown Library's Pearson VUE Test Center. By registration in advance only.

STEM Explorers : Hands-On Science at the Library

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 8:30 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Wilton Library · 137 Old Ridgefield Rd, Wilton, CT

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...

Thursday Morning Book Club

In 1 week · Thu, May 14, 2:30 PM–3:30 PM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT

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.

HYBRID - Spanish Conversation Group

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 3:00 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Simsbury Public Library · 725 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury, CT

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.

Teen Scene Craft

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 500 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, Hartford, CT · Ages 10–17

Teens are welcome to come to the library to make a cool craft or do a fun activity!

College Entrance Exam Practice Session

In 1 week · Sat, May 16, 2:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Welles-Turner Memorial Library · 2407 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT

Connecticut's Own: Music with Oboe and Piano

In 1 week · Sun, May 17, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Wilton Library · 137 Old Ridgefield Rd, Wilton, CT

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.

Crafty Kids

In 1 week · Mon, May 18, 7:45 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 500 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, Hartford, CT

Join Ms. Linda at the Ropkins library to explore your creativity with a seasonal weekly craft!

Adult Book Discussion Group

In 1 week · Thu, May 14, 11:00 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Simsbury Public Library · 725 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury, CT

Join moderator Jackie Takiff for a lively discussion of this month's book, A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway. All are welcome to attend. Copies of the book will be available for checkout at the Circulation Desk.

Romance Book Club

In 3 weeks · 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...

Teen Advisory Board

In 1 week · Thu, May 14, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Welles-Turner Memorial Library · 2407 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT · Ages 10–17

Calm Under Pressure: Simple Tools to Support Your Nervous System

In 1 week · Tue, May 19, 10:30 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Wilton Library · 137 Old Ridgefield Rd, Wilton, CT

Please join us in the Rimer Room for Jacqueline Jackson's talk, Calm Under Pressure: Simple Tools to Support Your Nervous System--A practical wellness program for everyday stress and resilience. Inspired by her book Holistic Trauma Healing: Strategies to Integrate the Body, Mind & Spirit, Jackie...

Reshape Your Beliefs and Unlock Your True Potential (Online)

In 1 week · Tue, May 19, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Russell Library · 123 Broad St, Middletown, CT

What if the only thing standing between you and the seemingly impossible…was belief? This is the question posed by bestselling author Nir Eyal in his new work, Beyond Belief. Grounded in neuroscience, psychology, and unforgettable case studies, Eyal introduces the Three Powers of Belief:...

Chubby Bunny

In 2 weeks · Thu, May 21, 7:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 500 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, Hartford, CT

Play as many rounds of Chubby Bunny as you can with real jumbo marshmallows. Highest scorer at 4:45pm will win the prize!

Mother Goose on the Loose

In 1 week · Tue, May 19, 2:15 PM–2:45 PM UTC · Wilton Library · 137 Old Ridgefield Rd, Wilton, CT

Children ages 6 months to 2 years old will enjoy this fun storytime with music, puppets, picture books, and nursery rhymes. No registration required.

Cryptid Scavenger Hunt

In 1 week · Fri, May 15, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 500 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, Hartford, CT

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!

Books and Brews: The Emperor of Gladness

In 1 week · Thu, May 14, 10:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Russell Library · 123 Broad St, Middletown, CT

Our title is The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong Copies available at the Borrowing Desk. Join us at Forest City Brewing at 180 Johnson St, Middletown, CT. Questions? E-mail Christy Billings at cbillings@russelllibrary.org Sponsored by the Friends of Russell Library. Place a hold for curbside...

Puppies with a Purpose: Raising Tomorrow's Guide Dogs

In 1 week · Sat, May 16, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT

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...

Terrific Tales for Tots

In 1 week · Thu, May 14, 2:15 PM–2:45 PM UTC · Wilton Library · 137 Old Ridgefield Rd, Wilton, CT

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.

Fables & Frolic

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 2:00 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Russell Library · 123 Broad St, Middletown, CT

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...

Crunch Time: Stress Relief & Snacks

In 1 week · Tue, May 19, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 500 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, Hartford, CT

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.

Bedtime Stories

In 2 weeks · Thu, May 21, 10:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Welles-Turner Memorial Library · 2407 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT

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.

Bushnell Park Nature Walk w/Tenaya

In 1 week · Fri, May 15, 5:00 PM–6:30 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 500 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, Hartford, CT

Join artist and environmental activist Tenaya Taylor for a guided walk through Bushnell Park, exploring creativity, community, and the natural world.

Paint it Up!

In 3 weeks · Tue, May 26, 10:00 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Wilton Library · 137 Old Ridgefield Rd, Wilton, CT

Come join us for a fun and relaxing evening. 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 your inner self out! For adults, ages 18+. Space limited. Registration...

Chess Club

In 1 week · Sat, May 16, 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...

Middle School Chess Club

In 3 weeks · Tue, May 26, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT

Interested in learning the game of chess? Looking for more middle schoolers to play with? Join our highly-requested Middle School Chess Club! Students in grades 6-8 and their families are invited to participate. Registration required.

Needlework Crafts Group (Drop-In)

In 1 week · Thu, May 14, 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...

Afterschool Meal

In 1 week · Thu, May 14, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 500 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, Hartford, CT

Every day after school we will have lunch available at 3-4 Monday-Thursday and 12-1 Fridays. [We use Achievement 1st's calendar]

Next Steps for High School Seniors

In 1 week · Mon, May 18, 4:15 PM–9:15 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 500 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, Hartford, CT

Tutoring and college readiness support for immigrant teens

Readers & Writers for Homeschooled Teens

In 2 weeks · Fri, May 22, 2:30 PM–4:00 PM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT

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.