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.

 

Midnight Ramble

Rated NR

60 minutes

Midnight Ramble is a 1994 documentary about Black Hollywood movies from the period between 1910 and 1950, which were commonly known as "race movies". The documentary begins with an explanation of the social context for American blacks at the turn of the 20th century. It also looks at milestones in the development of race films.

Black History Month 

 

 

 

 

 

David Koch will discuss the role of Connecticut's African-American soldiers in the Civil War.

Connecticut, known as "the land of steady habits," saw profound change occur as a result of the war in almost every aspect of its politics, economy, and society. Many of these changes were brought on unwilling - one of these was the decision to raise two regiments of African-American soldiers. This talk will center on the 29th and 30th Connecticut regiments, which saw valuable service in the war. However, on a larger level, these and other volunteer units ushered in an era of sweeping change in the state's treatment of its African-American citizens. The experience of these men, who served in the war with little more to anticipate from its ending than the chance to create future opportunities for others, is an inspiring story of courage and sacrifice.

Dave Koch is an Assistant Professor of History at Housatonic Community College in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Though a wide-ranging historian, Koch's specialty areas are the Civil War and Native American History. He has worked for national historical and natural sites, promoting the nation's physical and historical heritage. He has also lectured for organizations across the country and in Europe on such topics as Civil War Battles, Politics in the Civil War, Medicine in the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln's life and political activities, and Slavery and the American Experience, as well as specialized presentations on the Gettysburg National Cemetery, the Battle of Gettysburg, and Connecticut in the Civil War.

The program is free and all are welcome.

 

 

Book : Flight Behavior  by Barbara Kingsolver   

 

Set in Apalachia with a theme of climate change, this book is far from being a polemic.               

Restaurant :  Recovery Room  

 

BOOKS:  Copies of the book are available to borrow at the Circulation Desk.

Every month food is ordered from a local restaurant, to be delivered to the library at 5:30 PM, the day of the meeting.  If possible, the food will relate thematically to the book. Or not! The menu is  available at the Circulation Desk.  Participants select and pay for their menu items before the meeting. Please leave your money at the Circulation Desk by 1:30, the day of the book club meeting for that month.

 

**Please feel free to bring your own supper. Coffee, tea, water and juice are provided by the library.

 

 

 

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.

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Come join Ms. Christa in the Children's Craft Room as we read a children's book, then explore an art form relating to the book. COME GET MESSY WITH US! For pre-school aged children and

 their parent or caregiver.