Exhibits & Galleries in Westport, CT

Current exhibits, galleries, and museum shows in Westport, CT. Art, history, science, and interactive exhibits.

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

In 2 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,...

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Registration Opens: Summer 2026 Teen Volunteering

In 2 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...

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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....

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Painting with Ty @ YOUmedia

In 1 week · Thu, May 21, 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.

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Thursday Night Book Club: Broken Country

In 3 weeks · 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...

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C & C: Conversation and Camaraderie

In 1 week · Thu, May 21, 2:30 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Simsbury Public Library · 725 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury, CT

Conversation and Camaraderie (C&C) is a men's group that has been meeting successfully in Avon for the past two years. Meetings are informal discussions, led by facilitators whose goal is to maintain a safe, welcoming, non-confrontational, and engaging environment for all, where everyone's voice...

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Play Pals

In 1 week · Mon, May 18, 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,...

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Middle School Murder Mystery Party: Murder at the Pizzeria!

In 3 weeks · 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,.

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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...

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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.

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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.

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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.

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HYBRID- Parenting Book Group

In 1 week · Thu, May 21, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Simsbury Public Library · 725 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury, CT

Looking to read more parenting books and want someone to talk to about it? We've got you covered! Join us for our new Parenting Book Club group that will meet on the third Thursday of the month. You can come in person or via zoom! Each month we will discuss a different book. This month we will be..

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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...

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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.

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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...

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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:...

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Bedtime Stories

In 1 week · 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.

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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.

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Alphabet Playtime

In 3 weeks · 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...

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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...

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Terrific Tales for Tots

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 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.

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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...

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K-Pop Club: Celebrating AAPI Month with Korean Culture

In 3 weeks · Thu, May 28, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 500 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, Hartford, CT

Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with a special K-Pop Club event focused on South Korean culture. Learn a quick K-Pop routine, practice basic Korean phrases, and sample Korean snacks!

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SMART Recovery Support Group

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 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...

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Bouncing Babies

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 3:15 PM–3:45 PM UTC · Wilton Library · 137 Old Ridgefield Rd, Wilton, CT

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...

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Pick a Project: Masquerade

In 2 weeks · Tue, May 26, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 500 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, Hartford, CT

Pick a pre-made mask decoration project or paper mache mask project or both over this 3-day afterschool program.

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Paint it Up!

In 2 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...

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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...

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Readers & Writers for Homeschooled Teens

In 1 week · 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.

Needlework Crafts Group (Drop-In)

In 1 week · Thu, May 21, 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...

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Zine Making

In 1 week · Sat, May 16, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 500 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, Hartford, CT

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...

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Popsicle Catapult

In 1 week · Mon, May 18, 8:00 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 500 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, Hartford, CT

Create catapults with popsicle sticks, rubber bands, and glues, then see whose can shoot bouncy balls and cotton balls the farthest!

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Afterschool Meal

In 1 week · Mon, May 18, 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]

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Reverse Coloring

In 1 week · Tue, May 19, 6:30 PM–7:45 PM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT

Reverse coloring is a therapeutic art technique where you draw on pre-painted pages using a black pen. It helps increase focus and replace negative thoughts with positive ones. We'll start by making soothing unfinished watercolor designs. While they are drying we'll start drawing on some pre-made...