Upcoming Events

Who's ready to celebrate National Pin-Back Button Day, which occurred on on July 21st? All are welcome to drop in and make a button to celebrate! Bring in any artwork you would like displayed. The supplies for the buttons will be provided.

Let's pour our hearts out! We'll be creating unique works of art using the paint pour method taught by local artist Sue Byers. Open to ages 10-18. Seating is limited. Registration required. 

Spruce up your home with some votives decorated with colorful tissue paper! Using Creativebug, we will follow a tutorial on how to make votives that will give your decor a pop of color. Registration is required. Registration opens on June 25.

Novice Night is now Novice Afternoon! Join us at Wilson Branch Library as we create our own coastal inspired windchimes using sea glass and driftwood.

"Steve Wronker Magic" has been a huge part of New England's family entertainment scene for the last 35+ years.Steve's shows are filled with fun magic, comedy, storytelling and audience participation.

The Connecticut Science Center will be here for science fun where we'll make Buzzy Bug Bots. Ages 6 and up. Please register!

Come chill with pizza, snacks, Fortnite, and crafts! Ages 13-18.

Looking for an alternative to cable television? Come to a talk at the Main Library where we explore the alternatives via streaming apps and websites. Get the information to make the decision to cut the cord! No registration required.

To celebrate our favorite Pretty Guardians, we'll be having a Sailor Moon themed paint party with snacks, goodie bags, and a Sailor Moon giveaway! Ages 13 to 18.

Anyone can be an artist. Come learn the very basics of oil painting, and make your own small work of art! Supplies provided. Registration is required. Registration opens on July 8.

Climbing rope is used to create art in this program for all ages. We will provide the rope, just bring your creativity and make your own masterpiece! Registration is required. Registration opens July 15th.

Here, there be crafts. Adventurers, it is time for us to gather at the local library to begin our quest. We will be crafting our very own Dungeons & Dragons dice set out of resin. Customize them with colors and shiny things.

Coloring has been shown to be a major stress reliever. Come relax and color a few pages in our Makerspace. Supplies provided. No registration required. Please call the Reference Desk at 860-285-1918 with any questions. 

Get started on a path of emotional wellness by learning how to journal. You will be provided your own notebook, as well as some some tips on how to shift through your mind chatter, and journal what is most important to you.

Using the language of flowers, participants build a posy that sends a message to a friend or loved one (or yourself!). Flowers are labelled with their meaning. If time allows, they can share the meaning of their arrangement.

You must be registered for and have completed part one to attend this session. We will be finishing our dice during this session.

Join licensed professional counselor Ashley Rivera for a seminar in developing the tools to nurture onself. You will learn ways to develop self-awareness, building confidence, personal insight, and supporting your mental health.

It will start getting darker earlier, so why not light up your home with a self-made candle. A perfect craft as the cooler weather comes in! Registration is required. Registration opens July 27th. Supplies included.