July Newsletter
Summer days are full of possibilities!
July 1, 2022
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From the Library Director
Hello,
Summer days are full of possibilities! Which is exactly what makes them so enchanting. Maybe you’ve reserved some time at home just for yourself and your family. Or perhaps your calendar is packed with vacation plans, summer gatherings, bucket list items, or you’re looking for things to do. Whatever kind of summer you have planned, the library has something for you!
Want to learn a new language? Mango provides lessons in more than 60 languages. Ready to bake a cake, but need a special pan? We’ve got more than 25 specialty pans to choose from. Want to try your hand at a new hobby? Creativebug offers textile arts, flower arranging, photography, and calligraphy among many other crafts. Hosting a summer gathering, but you don’t have yard games to entertain your guests? We’ve got you covered. In addition to corn hole and other lawn games, we have a pickleball kit (rackets & balls) and a giant Jenga! Want to turn your home into a calming oasis? Well, that one’s a little harder, but you can download New Age music for relaxing and sleeping using the Hoopla App (and many other musical genres, too!) And while you’re there you can watch certain Acorn TV Series or use the Hoopla Binge Pass to access The Great Courses on your smart phone or device. All you need is a library card. Scroll down for a listing of our upcoming events – just register and make a note on your calendar. We hope to see you soon!
July also represents a fresh new fiscal year at the library and we look forward to updated technology in the form of new public computers coming this year. The price of printing color copies will drop to $.25 and we’re getting an additional printer and scanner for public use. And that’s just the beginning. We have lots in store for you in the coming year – new programs, partnerships, and possibilities. Enjoy these summer days!
Warmly,
Kim McNally
Library Director
Events
Check out the Events Page to see upcoming events!
Wednesday, June 15 – Thursday, September 1
Each book you read earns you one raffle ticket!
Wednesday, June 15 – Friday, July 1
Who is your favorite Superhero?
Friday, July 1, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Join us for an afternoon movie! Please register. We will be checking registration at the door.
Thursday, July 7, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Come learn about Connecticut Wildlife!
Thursday, July 7, 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Join us for knitting and good company—six feet apart, of course.
Friday, July 8, 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Join us for outdoor storytime fun!
Friday, July 8, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Join us for an afternoon movie! Please register. We will be checking registration at the door.
Monday, July 11, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Join us for a screening of the PBS documentary following wildlife filmmaker Martin Dohrn, who set out to record all the bees he could find in his tiny English garden.
Tuesday, July 12, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Discover the Ancient Art of Henna!
Wednesday, July 13 – Sunday, July 31
Penzi’s Pico Fruta seasoning brings joy to fresh fruit!
Thursday, July 14, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Join us for knitting and good company—six feet apart, of course.
Thursday, July 14, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Join us for animal fun!
Thursday, July 14, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Learn how to create two types of dog toys!
Friday, July 15, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Join us for an afternoon movie! Please register. We will be checking registration at the door.
Saturday, July 16, 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Join us for a discussion of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: A Therapist, Her Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed by Lori Gottlieb.
Monday, July 18, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
This group meets monthly as a safe place for caregivers, family and friends of persons with dementia. Join us to share practical information, feelings, needs and concerns.
Tuesday, July 19, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Would you want to have a pet donkey?
Wednesday, July 20, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Kids make the magic happen!
Wednesday, July 20, 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Get a rare behind-the-scenes look inside Carbone’s Prime new food truck and a personal cooking lesson with Chef Matt and Paul.
Thursday, July 21, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Our Scaly Friends Can’t Wait to Meet You!
Thursday, July 21, 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Join us for knitting and good company—six feet apart, of course.
Friday, July 22, 1:00 pm to 3:45 pm
Join us for an afternoon movie! Please register. We will be checking registration at the door.
Tuesday, July 26, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
A chemical reaction you won’t want to miss!
Thursday, July 28, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Join us for knitting and good company—six feet apart, of course.
Thursday, July 28, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Bird and Bugs…Oh My!
Friday, July 29, 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Mother Goose on the Loose, scheduled for Friday, July, 29 @ 10:30 AM has been canceled due to the high probability of wet fields and the possibility of inclement weather.
Join us outdoors for rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and bubbles! Bring your own blanket or chair. Caregivers must be present. Registration is required. If there is inclement weather, registrants will be notified (via our Facebook page) ahead of time of cancellation.
Friday, July 29, 1:00 pm to 3:15 pm
Join us for an afternoon movie! Please register. We will be checking registration at the door.