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Summer Saturdays

Summer Saturday hours, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, June - August.

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Novel Ideas

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults
Novel Ideas:

Join us for a lively discussion on the last Tuesday of the month at 1:15 PM. Pick up a copy of the current book at the Barney Library service desk. All are welcome, no registration...

Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Join us for a lively discussion on the last Tuesday of the month at 1:15 PM. Pick up a copy of the current book at the Barney Library service desk. All are welcome, no registration required!
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Afternoons at Bijou

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Film Screenings
Age Group:
Adults
Bijou:

Classic films and popcorn, every Thursday afternoon!

Event Details:

North by Northwest (1959) A New York City advertising executive goes on the run after being mistaken for a government agent by a group of foreign spies, and falls for a woman whos...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Film Screenings
Event Details:

Classic films and popcorn, every Thursday afternoon!

North by Northwest (1959)

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Dungeons & Dragons: Library Edition

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Board Room 2 at Main Library
Program Type:
Hobbies & Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

How do you want to do this? Welcome back for another episode of our Dungeons and Dragons series! The adventure is coming to an end but we're not done yet! Remember... ROLL FO...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

How do you want to do this?

Welcome back for another episode of our Dungeons and Dragons series! The adventure is coming to an end but we're not done yet! Remember...

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Afternoon Knitting Class and Club

Friday, August 2, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Board Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Event Details:

Come join an hour of fiber arts, and learn the basics of knitting. If you have access to your yarn and needles you're welcome to bring them with you. If not, we have plenty of yarn...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room 1
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Come join an hour of fiber arts, and learn the basics of knitting. If you have access to your yarn and needles you're welcome to bring them with you. If not, we have plenty of yarn and needles that you may use!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Craft Swap @ the Barney

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 9:00am - 12:45pm
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Drop off new or gently used art supplies Monday, July 29 - Thursday, August 1 during the Barney Library open hours.   Then join us on Saturday, August 3 from 9:00...

Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop off new or gently used art supplies Monday, July 29 - Thursday, August 1 during the Barney Library open hours.  

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Take-and-Make Program: Dragon or Fairy Jar

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Grab and Go, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This silhouette lantern fits right with our summer reading theme: Dragons, Dreams and Daring Deeds. Choose a dragon for more thrilling adventure or a fairy for a softer more whimsi...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Grab and Go, Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

This silhouette lantern fits right with our summer reading theme: Dragons, Dreams and Daring Deeds. Choose a dragon for more thrilling adventure or a fairy for a softer more whimsical feel, both are included in each kit.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Biblio Box

All Day
Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Sign up for some fun treats and a hand selected library book picked just for you!  Register via the calendar one time and be subscribed--if you miss two boxes, you'll be...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Sign up for some fun treats and a hand selected library book picked just for you! 

Disclaimer(s)

If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Breaking News: Local Connecticut Boy Finds Buried Treasure! Rescheduled!

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Presentations
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Event Details:

A shocking story of how this local Connecticut boy found pirate treasure! Come hear his story about his incredible findings! 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Lectures & Presentations
Required
Seats Remaining: 37
Event Details:

A shocking story of how this local Connecticut boy found pirate treasure! Come hear his story about his incredible findings! 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Afternoons at Bijou

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Film Screenings
Age Group:
Adults
Bijou:

Classic films and popcorn, every Thursday afternoon!

Event Details:

The Birds (1963) A wealthy San Francisco socialite pursues a potential boyfriend to a small Northern California town that slowly takes a turn for the bizarre when birds of all kin...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Film Screenings
Event Details:

Classic films and popcorn, every Thursday afternoon!

The Birds (1963)

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mind Reading with Keith Zalinger

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Keith Zalinger as he demonstrates the power of the human brain in this mind-blowing hour of entertainment and fun! May Keith read your mind? Predict the future? Can you read m...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Performances
Required
Seats Remaining: 37
Event Details:

Join Keith Zalinger as he demonstrates the power of the human brain in this mind-blowing hour of entertainment and fun! May Keith read your mind? Predict the future? Can you read minds or read a person's personality from an item they are wearing?

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Afternoon Knitting Class and Club

Friday, August 9, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Board Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Event Details:

Come join an hour of fiber arts, and learn the basics of knitting. If you have access to your yarn and needles you're welcome to bring them with you. If not, we have plenty of yarn...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room 1
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Come join an hour of fiber arts, and learn the basics of knitting. If you have access to your yarn and needles you're welcome to bring them with you. If not, we have plenty of yarn and needles that you may use!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Metallic Tealight Lanterns (In Person)

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Maker Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Put together a beautiful tealight holder that looks just like a real lantern! Customize it with shadows of fantasy creatures to make it your own. Everything used was made on our Cr...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Put together a beautiful tealight holder that looks just like a real lantern! Customize it with shadows of fantasy creatures to make it your own.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Take-and-Make Program: Smoky Mountains Watercolor Painting

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Grab and Go
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

We will try our hands at painting this scene of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Great for beginners to painting! We will include a link to a short instructional video. ...

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Grab and Go
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

We will try our hands at painting this scene of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Great for beginners to painting! We will include a link to a short instructional video.

 

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Pop-Up Program: Sun Prints

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Round Table at Barney Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a special pop-up program (weather permitting!) We will be making Cyanotype Sun Prints at the Barney Library. Bring along some foliage, press flowers, buttons, or even f...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Round Table
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Join us for a special pop-up program (weather permitting!) We will be making Cyanotype Sun Prints at the Barney Library. Bring along some foliage, press flowers, buttons, or even film negatives.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Vinyl Clock Making!

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Event Details:

Tick Tock! Make and decorate your own clock in the Teen Space with a vinyl record and a clock kit! Registration Required. Open to those ages 11 and up!

Full
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Tick Tock! Make and decorate your own clock in the Teen Space with a vinyl record and a clock kit!

Registration Required.

Open to those ages 11 and up!

Disclaimer(s)

If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Crafting Conversations: A Live Event with Nikki of Simply Quilled Designs

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Skill Building
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join our newest Daily Practice instructor, Nikki of Simply Quilled Designs, for a live event highlighting the art of paper quilling. Nikki will demonstrate how to use basic techniq...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Skill Building
Event Details:

Join our newest Daily Practice instructor, Nikki of Simply Quilled Designs, for a live event highlighting the art of paper quilling.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Afternoons at Bijou

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Film Screenings
Age Group:
Adults
Bijou:

Classic films and popcorn, every Thursday afternoon!

Event Details:

Vertigo (1958) A former San Francisco police detective juggles wrestling with his personal demons and becoming obsessed with the hauntingly beautiful woman he has been hired to tr...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Film Screenings
Event Details:

Classic films and popcorn, every Thursday afternoon!

Vertigo (1958)

This event is in the "Adults" group.

THE NO BOOK BOOK CLUB

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join the No Book Book Club where there's no assigned reading. This book club gives you the opportunity to make new friends and learn about many books in a one-hour meetup.  ...

Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Event Details:

Join the No Book Book Club where there's no assigned reading. This book club gives you the opportunity to make new friends and learn about many books in a one-hour meetup. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cultural Cooking Program

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Sometimes the best way to explore a culture is through their food! Take your taste-buds on an adventure as we explore new culinary delights. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type:
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Sometimes the best way to explore a culture is through their food! Take your taste-buds on an adventure as we explore new culinary delights. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Afternoon Knitting Class and Club

Friday, August 16, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Board Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Event Details:

Come join an hour of fiber arts, and learn the basics of knitting. If you have access to your yarn and needles you're welcome to bring them with you. If not, we have plenty of yarn...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Board Room 1
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Come join an hour of fiber arts, and learn the basics of knitting. If you have access to your yarn and needles you're welcome to bring them with you. If not, we have plenty of yarn and needles that you may use!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

After Hours: BYO Dinner Theater

Friday, August 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Jay Johnston Community Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Film Screenings
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Event Details:

Get cozy, bring your own dinner and watch the classic Studio Ghibli film, My Neighbor Totoro (1988) in this After Hours program! Dessert is on us! From the legendary Studio Ghib...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Film Screenings
Required
Seats Remaining: 46
Event Details:

Get cozy, bring your own dinner and watch the classic Studio Ghibli film, My Neighbor Totoro (1988) in this After Hours program! Dessert is on us!

Disclaimer(s)

If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

One Shot Dungeons and Dragons

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:45pm
The Studio at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Event Details:

Want to play Dungeons & Dragons? Stop by the library to join in on the action and thrills of classic dungeon delve adventuring run by Professional Game Master Justin. Regist...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Want to play Dungeons & Dragons? Stop by the library to join in on the action and thrills of classic dungeon delve adventuring run by Professional Game Master Justin.

Registration Required.

Open to Teens and Adults ages 16+

Disclaimer(s)

If you have special needs to attend this program, please contact the library in advance.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Monthly Makers

Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Hoppin Gallery at Barney Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Monthly Makers:

Monthly Makers is a low stakes arts and crafts program for Adults.  You don’t need to be crafty to enjoy this program, it’s about the process NOT the product.  Each ...

Event Details:

This month's project is: Marbled Bookmarks

Open
Required
Library Branch: Barney Library
Room: Hoppin Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Monthly Makers is a low stakes arts and crafts program for Adults.  You don’t need to be crafty to enjoy this program, it’s about the process NOT the product.  Each month we will try different crafts, mediums, and styles, without the pressure of perfection.  Join us for this one hour of ADULT arts and crafts time each month at the Barney Library.

This month's project is: Marbled Bookmarks