LIBRARY E-NOTES: February 14 - February 21  
 
       Special Event - Black History Month 
                    
 

The library has many programs coming up in February for Black History Month, including a film festival, a lecture on Connecticut African American soldiers, and two book discussions.  Click here for more information and a schedule!  


  ADULT PROGRAMS         

 

            
Black History Month Film Festival -
Stormy Weather     
Friday, February 14
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Avid Black Film historian Lonnie Braxton will be leading an  

after-hours film series as part of the Library's celebration  

of Black History Month.
This event is free and open to all.

Stormy Weather

Rated NR

78 minutes

 

 

 

 

            
Closed for President's Day    
Monday, February 17

The library will be closed on Monday, February 17 in observance of President's Day. 

 

 

 



            
Shelf Awareness Book Club - Margot      
Tuesday, February 18
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

We will be reading Margot by Jillian Cantor.  Copies will be available for checkout at the Circulation Desk.

Light refreshments will be served.


 

 

 

            
Community Knit 
Every Thursday, 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Learn the healing and calming effects of knitting and crocheting.
Socialize with others with the same interest.
Help others by either teaching someone to knit or
making something needed by a child, a senior citizen,
or a homeless person.

Bring your knitting materials!  Some materials may be
provided.


            
Access Health CT Enrollment Fair 
Thursday, February 20
3:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Health Care Reform is making it easier for CT residents to get health care coverage.  Get your questions answered and sign up for coverge at the Enrollment Fair.  Space is limited, so please register now!

 

Register online: Access Health Fair 

 

Information you'll need to bring with you:
-Birthdates for all family members who need coverage
-Social security numbers for all family members who need coverage (or document numbers for legal immigrants)
-Citizenship or immigration statues and certificate of naturalization, if applicable
-Tax returns for previous years
-Employer and income information for every member of your household who needs coverage (for example, employer's EIN number, pay stubs and W-2-wages and tax statements)
-Health care coverage information (policy numbers for any current health insurance plans covering members of your household)

            
Black History Month Film Festival -
Intruder In The Dust 
Friday, February 21
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

 

Avid Black Film historian Lonnie Braxton will be leading an after-hours film series as part of the Library's celebration of Black History Month.
This event is free and open to all.

 

Intruder In The Dust

Rated NR, 87 minutes



  TEEN PROGRAMS         

Teen Terrific Tuesdays                       
Every Tuesday
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
  

Come spend time with your friends, get help with your  

homework and play board games with us!

  

  

 

 

 

 

Pizza and Pages Book Club for Teens and Tweens - The One and Only Ivan         
Friday, February 21
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm 

 

The Pizza & Pages Book Club is a great place for teens and tweens to meet with friends for a relaxed discussion over a couple of slices of delicious pizza! Books are available for checkout each month at the circulation desk. Our book for February is The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate. Please call to register so we are sure to have plenty of pizza!

 

 

 

 

 
  CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS         

Susan B. Anthony Day  
Saturday, February 15   
10:00 am - 4:00 pm 
 

Learn about this remarkable woman and the suffrage movement. Self-guided activities and books will be on display in the Children's Room.

  

 

 

 

 

 


Book To Movie - How To Train Your Dragon   
Saturday, February 15
11:00am - 1:00 pm

 

Rated PG, 98 minutes

Based on a series of books by the same title written by British author Cressida Cowell.
Hiccup is a young Viking who defies tradition when he befriends one of his deadliest foes - a ferocious dragon he calls Toothless.  Together, the unlikely heroes must fight against all odds to save both their worlds.

  

 

 

  


Winter Tales Storytime  
Every Tuesday in February
10:30 am - 11:00 am

Listen to stories with friends in the Children's Room! A short coloring or craft activity will follow. All age welcome and no registration is required.

 

  


Pig Out On Reading   
Tuesday, February 18
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Join Farmer Minor and his world famous pig Daisy! Daisy loves two things most of all- reading and KIDS! So bring your cameras and come pig out on some stories! The program will run from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm in the Community Room. Free for all ages and no registration required.  

 

  


Pinterest Playtime  
Wednesday, February 19
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Learn to use this social media site as a powerful educational and organizational tool. Get help setting up an account- all you need is a valid email address, and start pinning away!

  


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My Child and Me Music Class   
Thursday, February 20
10:30 am - 11:30 am

A music class for kids birth-5 years of age to foster music literacy and a life-long love of music! Early childhood music classes will provide meaningful musical experiences for children and families. Babies, toddlers, and pre-schoolers will participate in singing, expressive movement, games, creative play, vocal exploration, and instrumental play. Caregivers will be an integral part of the class and will learn how they can incorporate music into their daily routines with children.

  




VALENTINES
ONGOING PROGRAM 

Blind Dates with Books   
Month of February

Join us in February for this new and exciting event.  Select a seductively packaged "secret" book, take it home on a "date" and then rate your date! 
Every book rating submitted is entered into a date night raffle.

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