POPSUGAR Reading Challenge
Sunday, January 1 – Sunday, December 31
Read books from the POPSUGAR reading challenge list and win prizes throughout the year.
Two-Sentence Horror Story Contest
Sunday, October 1 – Tuesday, October 24
Compose your own original horror story—in only two sentences! Entries must be submitted before Monday, October 24.
Writer’s Workshop: Starting and Structuring Your Story
Monday, October 2 — 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Join writer Chelsea Dodds for a workshop on starting and outlining a story.
Senior Center Book Club
Wednesday, October 4 — 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Join us at the Senior Center for a discussion of Honor by Thirty Umigar. Contact the library for a copy of the book.
Sit & Knit
Thursday, October 5 — 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Join us for knitting and good company.
Movie Matinee: Land
Friday, October 6 — 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Join us for an afternoon movie!
Columbus Day
Monday, October 9
The library will be closed for Columbus Day.
Black Bears in Connecticut
Tuesday, October 10 — 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Learn all about bears!
Community Conversation: Imagine the Library (Thursday)
Thursday, October 12 — 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
An opportunity for our community to provide ideas and feedback on the library.
Sit & Knit
Thursday, October 12 — 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Join us for knitting and good company.
Movie Matinee: Emma
Friday, October 13 — 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Join us for an afternoon movie!
Community Conversation: Imagine the Library (Saturday)
Saturday, October 14 — 10:30 am to 11:30 am
An opportunity for our community to provide ideas and feedback on the library.
Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Monday, October 16 — 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Join us to share practical information, feelings, needs and concerns. This group meets monthly as a safe place for caregivers, family and friends of persons with dementia.
Medicare & You
Monday, October 16 — 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Learn about your healthcare options under Medicare.
Cancer Ghosting: The Traumatic Side Effect No One Warns You About
Monday, October 16 — 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Learn about “cancer ghosting,” the phenomenon of family and friends cutting off contact after a cancer diagnosis—and how to best support a loved one through their diagnosis.
Lawyers in Libraries: Free Legal Help
Wednesday, October 18 — 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Sign up to receive free legal advice, including landlord/tenant, immigration law, family law, employment, consumer rights, and personal injury.
Halloween Cake Pops (Grades 6+)
Thursday, October 19 — 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Trick or Treat! Cake Pops are sweet!
Sit & Knit
Thursday, October 19 — 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Join us for knitting and good company.
Movie Matinee: Corner Office
Friday, October 20 — 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Join us for an afternoon movie!
Saturday Morning Book Club
Saturday, October 21 — 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Read a book written by a Booker Prize or National Book Award nominated author.
