A parent-child introduction to a traditional story time with books, songs, marching, and more, led by library staff for two-year-olds & parents/caregivers. Registration required. Space limited. Tuesdays, October 6th to […]
This program is for infants, birth through 11 months, and parent/caregiver. Discuss developmental topics while your babies play together, hear a story, and meet other families, followed by playtime. Free […]
Explore the remarkable works of Irish literature with Dr. Lee Jacobus, Professor Emeritus at the University of Connecticut, renowned scholar of Joyce, Milton, and Shakespeare, and author of “The World of Ideas” series.
Discover Italian with a course designed for beginners! This 5 week series combines essential grammar, practical language skills, and a taste of Italian culture. Through a mix of listening, reading, and writing activities, students will gain confidence in speaking Italian. With personalized handouts, interactive presentations, and a variety of resources—including videos, music, and games—learning is both effective and fun.
This 5-week course is designed for students who have completed a beginner course and can handle basic everyday situations, such as introductions or ordering in a restaurant. It builds on knowledge of nouns, articles, and regular verbs in the present and past tenses. Through guided practice, the instructor gradually shifts to speaking mostly in Italian, using authentic materials like texts, news, interviews, and videos to strengthen conversation skills, expand vocabulary, and build confidence.
This 5-week course is designed for students who want to enhance their fluency in Italian and develop stronger reading and listening skills. The instructor will speak mainly in Italian, and activities will focus on conversation across a range of topics, including daily life and cultural themes. Students will also work on reading (literary excerpts and newspapers), listening (interviews, conversations, and film clips in Italian), and writing (letters and short stories).
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. This program is free and open to all.
Join Alan Mann for an engaging pre-broadcast talk on the Metropolitan Opera’s production of Macbeth, which will be broadcast live in theaters on Saturday, October 17 at 1:00 PM.
A playful time with songs and stories led by library staff for one-year-old toddlers & parents/caregivers followed by play time. Registration required. Space limited. Mondays, October 19th-November 23rd from 9:30-10:30am. […]
Join Bert Sirkin on an engaging storytelling journey through Iceland, one of the world’s most extraordinary countries.
The library will be providing scary stories for those who stop by during the Town of Guilford’s annual Halloween Spooktacular on the green. There will also be performers, music, trunk-or-treat, […]
Are you interested in sewing but afraid of the machine, unsure how to thread it, and have no clue what all those wheels are for?! You’re in luck! Join us […]
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. This program is free and open to all.
Explore the remarkable works of Irish literature with Dr. Lee Jacobus, Professor Emeritus at the University of Connecticut, renowned scholar of Joyce, Milton, and Shakespeare, and author of “The World of Ideas” series.
Join Dr. Robert F. Waters for an engaging pre-broadcast talk on the Metropolitan Opera’s production of Samson et Dalila, which will be broadcast live in theaters on Saturday, December 5 at 12:00 PM.
Explore the remarkable works of Irish literature with Dr. Lee Jacobus, Professor Emeritus at the University of Connecticut, renowned scholar of Joyce, Milton, and Shakespeare, and author of “The World of Ideas” series.
Join Alan Mann for an engaging pre-broadcast talk on the Metropolitan Opera’s production of “La Fanciulla del West,” which will be broadcast live in theaters on Saturday, January 23 at 1:00 PM.
Kenny Epstein is a music man with a passion for children’s songs. Sing along with Ken as he plays your favorite early childhood music on his guitar and sings. Ken […]
Join Adriana Zabala, Associate Professor Adjunct of Voice and Assistant Dean of Collaborative Arts at the Yale School of Music, for an engaging pre-broadcast talk on the Metropolitan Opera’s production of Silent Night, which will be broadcast live in theaters on Saturday, March 20 at 1:00 PM.
Join Alan Mann for an engaging pre-broadcast talk on the Metropolitan Opera’s production of “Manon” which will be broadcast live in theaters on Saturday, April 3 at 12:00 PM.
Join Alan Mann for an engaging pre-broadcast talk on the Metropolitan Opera’s production of “Otello,” which will be broadcast live in theaters on Saturday, April 24 at 1:00 PM.
Join Roger Grant for an engaging pre-broadcast talk on the Metropolitan Opera’s production of “Parsifal,” which will be broadcast live in theaters on Saturday, June 5 at 12:00 PM.
