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LIBRARY E-NOTES: August 13 - 27
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Summer Reading is in Full Swing!
Our Adult Summer Reading program is ongoing! Register for our program either in person, in the library, or online here. Then keep track of your summer reading for a chance to win weekly raffle prizes. Check out our website also for a listing of upcoming summer reading programs at Happy Summer! Happy Reading!
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Summer of Science Movie Series
Wednesday, August 13
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us every Wednesday in the summer for our summer movie series. We will be showing "A Far Off Place". Location: Community Room.
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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. Location: Board Room.
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Computer Class: Email
Friday, August 15
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Learn the basics of email and set up your own email account at a free website. Mouse and keyboarding skills are a prerequisite. Seats limited to 5.
Register at the information desk or call the library at 860-447-1411 x 3. Location: Adult Reading Room. |
Usual Suspects Book Club - Relic
Monday, August 18
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
We will be discussing the mystery book Relic by Preston & Child. Copies will be available for checkout at the Circulation Desk. Location: Local History Room. Contact: [email protected]
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Non-Profit Grant Database Training
Tuesday, August 19
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Did you know that the library has access to information on 100,000 grantmakers and 2.3 million grants? Sign up for this class to learn how to access and harness this information for the greater good of your non profit organization. Space is limited to 10 people and preregistration is required.
Location: Community Room.
To register, please call the library at 860-447-1411 x 4 or click here.
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Shelf Awareness Book Club - South Of Broad
Tuesday, August 19
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
We will be discussing South Of Broad by Pat Conroy. Join us! We are always looking for new members. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Circulation Desk.
Light refreshments will be served. Location: Local History Room. Contact: [email protected]
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Summer of Science Movie Series
Wednesday, August 20
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us every Wednesday in the summer for our summer movie series. We will be showing "Dr. No". Location: Community Room.
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Downloading E-Books By Appointment
Monday, August 25
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Make an appointment with us to learn how to download e-Books to your smart phone or device.
Make sure you device is charged.
Bring your device, library card and any passwords you might need
to download apps to your device.
Registration required.
To register: Please call the library at 860-447-1411 x 6 or click here
to register online.
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Genealogy Club
Tuesday, August 26
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Have you ever wanted to explore your family history? Join us for the Genealogy Club. We will meet in the Local History Room to access genealogical resources and Ancestry.com. Let's learn our history together! We will meet the last Tuesday of each month. Contact: [email protected]
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Come spend time with your friends, get help with your homework and play board games with us! Location: Children's Activity Room.
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Free Summer Lunches
Every Weekday in the Summer
12:45 pm - 1:15 pm
Free summer lunches for kids and teens 18 and under will be
provided at the library in the Children's Room.
Free meals are available for kids and teens all summer across Connecticut.
To find a summer meal site close to you, text CTmeals to 877877, call 211 or visit www.CTSummerFood.org
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Lunchtime Craft
Every Weekday
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Lunchtime crafting fun each weekday from 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm in the Children's Room. Each week will feature a different craft which will be repeated Monday through Friday. These daily programs are free and all materials will be provided. No registration is required.
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Make Your Own D-I-Y Grocery Bag
Thursday, August 14
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Make your own reusable grocery bag or produce bag out of an old T-Shirt. Materials will be provided or if you have a t-shirt you like that no longer fits you, bring it in!
Registration is required. To register, call the Library at 860-447-1411 x 6
or click here.
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Pizza and Pages Book Club For Tweens and Teens
Tuesday, August 26
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
We will be discussing Fever by Mary Halse Anderson. Tweens and teens ages 10-14 are invited to read the selected book each month, then discuss it over pizza in the Children's Room! Books will be available at the circulation desk with a valid library card. Please call 860-447-1411 x4 to register or click here to register online so we can be sure to have enough pizza for everyone.
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Free Summer Lunches
Every Weekday until August 22
12:45 pm - 1:15 pm
Free summer lunches for kids and teens 18 and under will be provided at the library in the Children's Room.
Free meals are available for kids and teens all summer across Connecticut.
To find a summer meal site close to you, text CTmeals to 877877, call 211 or visit www.CTSummerFood.org
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Lunchtime Craft
Every Weekday until August 22
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Lunchtime crafting fun each weekday from 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm in the Children's Room. Each week will feature a different craft which will be repeated Monday through Friday. These daily programs are free and all materials will be provided. No registration is required.
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The Art Experiment
Thursday, August 14, 21
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Each week, we will be experimenting with color, texture, light and shadow. Come make "trash" art, "found" art, "sound" art and more! Children should be able to use scissors independently or can work with
a parent's assistance. This program is free and no registration is required,
but please call ahead with groups of 6 or more so we can be sure to have
plenty of supplies on hand. Location: Children's Activity Room.
Contact: 860-447-1411 x6.
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Read With Gus - The Dog Who Loves
Reading!
Thursday, August 14
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Visit with Gus, a trained therapy dog, and his owner Janis. Learn about therapy dogs, how they are trained, and what they do. Children can then take turns reading to Gus. He's a great listener! Location: Children's Room.
No registration required.
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Fizz, Boom, Read Fridays - Jeepers Creepers with Riverside Reptiles
Friday, August 15
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Encounter some creepy-looking creatures with Brian of Riverside Reptiles! You will see and touch a variety of reptiles, amphibians, arachnids, insects and more! Don't worry, we won't bite! All ages and no registration is required. Location: Community Room.
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Banking Day For Kids
Monday, August 18
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Connie Simos from Peoples Bank will lead the kids in some fun activities while teaching them the basics of banking! This program is free and open to kids of all ages. No registration is required. This program will run in conjunction with the Free Summer Lunch Program and take place in the Children's Room. (Note: this program will take the place of our regularly scheduled craft activity.)
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Summer Reading Wrap Up Party
Friday, August 22
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Bring your reading logs in one last time and receive a special treat to say goodbye to Summer Reading 2014! ONE GRAND PRIZE WINNER will be chosen to receive a gift certificate for one pair of CUSTOM MADE CONVERSE
SNEAKERS!!! The winner will be drawn from all teen and children tickets entered
during the summer, so the more you enter, the better your chances to win!
Call the Children's Room with questions at 860-447-1411 x4. |
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