Adult News & Events
Opera Talk: Un Ballo in Maschera (Virtual) (Tues., May 18th @ 1:00 PM)
Verdi’s “Ballo” is about the assassination of a Head of State. This is no laughing matter. Nevertheless, the opera is sprinkled with characters getting the giggles and the chuckles. Jeffrey Engel will detail the background of “Un Ballo in Maschera,” play musical highlights, and explain why laughter plays a part in such a dark subject.
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A History of Asians in America with Dr. Jason Chang (Virtual)(Tues., May 18th @ 6:30 PM)
Dr. Jason Chang will help us to understand more about these events by providing participants with an overview of Asian American history and point to actions people can take to combat racism in their community Read more >
Up-to-Date Coronavirus Information
Visit the library’s Health Resources page for the latest information on Coronoavirus (COVID-19), including travel information and how to talk to children about the virus. Read more >
VIRTUAL Chair Pilates & Toning (Zoom) (Wed., May 19th @ 11:30 AM)
Come join Jeff Shealey for chair pilates and toning. Pilates is designed to strengthen core & abdominal muscles, which results in improving your entire body, making routine, daily tasks easier. Read more >
Meditation (Virtual) (Wed., May 18th @ 1:30 PM)
Take a guided meditation journey break out of your day with our community partners at Seabury. Seabury is an active life plan community located in Bloomfield, Connecticut. This program is open to all. Read more >
Library Building Committee Meeting (Virtual) (Wed., May 19th @ 6:00 PM)
All meetings of the Library Building Committee are open to the public, including this virtual meeting. Read more >
SBA 101 with the Small Business Administration (Virtual) (Wed., May 19th @ 6:30 PM)
Thinking of starting your own business? Already in business but have questions? This workshop will focus on the program and services provided by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The SBA helps make the American dream of small business ownership a reality. Read more >
Wintonbury Poetry Series Workshop (Virtual) (Thurs., May 20th @ 6:30 PM)
Stuck in a rut with your writing? Try writing a list poem. They are easy to write, and can be a surprisingly effective way to express certain ideas or emotions. A list poem can be amusing, or it can use the incantatory power of repetition to reinforce a depth of feeling. In this workshop we will look at some samples of list poems, talk about possible topics, and try writing a draft of our own. Read more >