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Fifty years ago, on August 7, 1974, Philippe Petit strung a thin tightrope between the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center and walked across it. Plotting his feat like a master cat burglar, Petit enlisted the help of a motley group of friends as he calculated every detail, from acquiring building access to stringing up the wire. Using actual footage from the event as well as new re-enactments, filmmaker James Marsh recreates Petit’s stunt in a masterful documentary.

(2008) 90 minutes, PG-13. Documentary. Showing at 6 p.m. on Monday, July 29th in the Library’s Meeting Room. Shown with captions.

Plant and care for the library’s native plant butterfly and pollinator garden!  Learn about the importance of native plants and how you can help.  Do crafts and participate in citizen science activities, where ordinary citizens/community members help scientists by gathering local data.  Help the library raise monarch caterpillars to be released as butterflies at the end of the summer. 

Adults, teens, and children are welcome, but children aged 8 and younger must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.  Please register.

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It’s puzzle time!  Grab your friends, think of a cool team name, and compete for the title of fastest puzzler!  Ten teams of 2-4 members will all complete the same 300 piece puzzle.  First, second, and third fastest teams to finish get a prize!  All ages are welcome, but the puzzle is recommended for those 10 years and older.  Children must be accompanied by an adult.

IMPORTANT: Only ONE team leader should register their entire group!  Make sure to include the names of all team mates in the form, but DO NOT sign up team members individually.  Thank you!

drawing of bee with books

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Join us for a fun and informal conversation about new books at the Library, taking place the first Tuesday of every month from 11am to noon. Librarians will give you the inside scoop about which books are flying off the shelves as well as hot new titles scheduled for release. Group members can share what they are reading and get tips on what to read next.

This program will be held in a hybrid format; in person at the Library, and virtually on Zoom. Please register if you would like to attend the program virtually and a Zoom link will be emailed to you.

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Join Julia Strayer and Liz Maccarone for a monthly talk about how to care for your financial future in a virtual forum designed just for women. This monthly discussion group, which is a collaboration between several libraries, offers an opportunity to learn more in a comfortable setting with other women. Participants’ questions are encouraged.

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Butter Jones is a local talent of prolific poet, singer-songwriters, with a unique sound that has been described as a blend of Indie Rock, Alt-Country, and Americana. The Band’s lyrical storytelling is complimented by their musicianship and creative arrangements. 

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The Subliminals is an instrumental jazz/groove project from southeastern Connecticut. The group is a collective of diverse musicians whose talent is truly amazing, bringing years of experience to each performance.

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In 2022 the 5 members of the Blue Rhythm Band came together.  Accomplished, experienced and dedicated musicians with a passion to authentically  recreate the music from some of the most storied blues artists of the past as well as the present; playing a mixture of old and new blues, blues rock and classic rock, as well as some of their own creation.

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Join Julia Strayer and Liz Maccarone for a monthly talk about how to care for your financial future in a virtual forum designed just for women. This monthly discussion group, which is a collaboration between several libraries, offers an opportunity to learn more in a comfortable setting with other women. Participants’ questions are encouraged.

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Join Julia Strayer and Liz Maccarone for a monthly talk about how to care for your financial future in a virtual forum designed just for women. This monthly discussion group, which is a collaboration between several libraries, offers an opportunity to learn more in a comfortable setting with other women. Participants’ questions are encouraged.

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Join Julia Strayer and Liz Maccarone for a monthly talk about how to care for your financial future in a virtual forum designed just for women. This monthly discussion group, which is a collaboration between several libraries, offers an opportunity to learn more in a comfortable setting with other women. Participants’ questions are encouraged.

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The Victorian Novel Book club will discuss “Red Pottage,” by Mary Cholmondeley on Thursday, November 14th at 4pm in the Historical Room.

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Join Julia Strayer and Liz Maccarone for a monthly talk about how to care for your financial future in a virtual forum designed just for women. This monthly discussion group, which is a collaboration between several libraries, offers an opportunity to learn more in a comfortable setting with other women. Participants’ questions are encouraged.

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The Victorian Novel Book club will discuss “Frankenstein,” by Mary Shelley on Thursday, January 9th, 2025 at 4pm in the Historical Room.