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Read, Dance, Sing, and Shout with us at this fun storytime! Engage with great books and learn fun songs! This program is intended for children ages 1-4!
Come read a book with us and then do a fun craft based on the story! This program is intended for children ages 3-5!
Want to learn how to talk to robots? In this program we will explore the software Edscratch to teach our Edison robots new tricks! This program is intended for kids ages 8-10.
Storytime is a great time to learn and play! With songs, rhymes, and books, Mother Goose Storytime will help develop early literacy skills! This program is intended for children ages 1-4.
How do you find the “right” investors for your business? What are angel investors looking for when they look at your company? What are their “hot buttons”? Can your operation deliver the return on investment they are looking for? Does an angel investor have a “hidden agenda”? How do you put a deal together with an angel investor in such a way that it doesn’t prevent you from raising more capital in the future?
Learning how these deals are done can be instructive for any business seeking equity, even (especially) if your equity investor is Uncle Charlie.
Explore art and science through stories and crafts in Exploration Storytime! This program is intended for children ages 3-7!
Mark Greene, author of Lobster Wars, describes his book as a satire that reads like a thriller. His book is a tight, fast-paced social satire about what happens when reality tv comes to a small fishing village in Maine. The locals think they're going to get famous and rich. But it's never that easy. Join us to hear Mark read from, and talk about the process behind the book.
Mark Greene is an award-winning author with an offbeat sense of humor and a sharp eye for the absurd. A speeding lobster boat plowing through a flotilla of helpless sea kayakers sparked his interest in the rough-and-tumble work of Maine lobstermen and became the driving concept of Lobster Wars. When Mark is not writing, he and his family are pursuing all manner of self-propelled outdoor sports, providing content for his podcast: Mark in the Wild. Mark, a former resident of Bethel, lives in Newtown.
Greet the weekend with singing, dancing, and reading together! This program is intended for children ages 1-4.
This week's topic is Stroke Prevention.
Join Lauren Henriques, Stroke Program Coordinator, Danbury and New Milford Hospitals, as she discusses stroke pathology. She will answer the questions: what are the signs and symptoms of a stroke; who is at risk; what can one do to prevent a stroke; and what are the latest treatment options.
CLauren Henriques has been the neuroscience coordinator at Danbury and New Milford Hospitals since the summer of 2018. Prior, she worked as a bedside nurse in the emergency department and step down units at Norwalk Hospital. She holds a Masters in Nursing Leadership from Fairfield University and graduated with her bachelor's in nursing from Sacred Heart University.
This series of discussions are interactive presentations co-sponsored by Danbury Hospital, part of Nuvance Health.
Get a head start for 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten! Join us for a story and a craft based on the book! This program is intended for children ages 3-5.
Start your weekend right with a fun, interactive storytime! Join us in celebrating Take Your Child to the Library Day! Sing, dance, read, and rhyme with us! This program is intended for children ages 1-4.
It's time to get creative! We supply the craft, you supply the imagination! Drop in anytime to do a fun craft in the children's area!
Books & Bricks build ideas! Kids ages 6-10 years old can join us for a story and Lego building time. Build something inspired by the story or your own imagination. Creations will be displayed in the children's library.
Shake your sillies out with this fun storytime! Sing, dance, jump, and read with us! This program is intended for children ages 1-4.
New parents can come to learn early literacy skills and bond with their baby! This program is intended for new parents and babies under the age of 1.
Come make friends and play games at the Library! Play new games on the PS5, classics on the Wii, and vintage games on the Gamecube! This program is intended for tweens in Grades 6-8.
Join us for the new release of Till! In 1955, after Emmett Till is murdered in a brutal lynching, his mother vows to expose the racism behind the attack while working to have those involved brought to justice. Through her grief, she educates the world in this emotional drama that is all told through her perspective.
This DVD is Rated PG-13.
It’s time to snuggle up, put on your jammies and come to the library for storytime! Read a story and do a craft all while in your comfiest pajamas. Don’t forget to bring your favorite stuffie! This program is intended for children ages 3-7 years old!
Singing and rhyming is always fun! Enjoy books and songs while cuddled up together! This program is intended for children ages 1-4.
Join us for a knit and crochet get together. Work on your own project or help us make items for local charities. If you know how to knit and/or crochet but are stuck on a project or technique, or if you are just looking for someone to craft with, this is the group for you.
No registration required.
Get ready to read in this storytime! Work your way to 1000 books before Kindergarten and make fun crafts! This program is intended for children ages 3-5.
Whether you're celebrating Valentine's Day or Anti Valentine's Day, this is a great time to make a card for that special someone! Make one for your sweetheart, your friend, or even for yourself! This program in intended for teens in Grades 9-12.
The Bethel Public Library is pleased to announce that AARP Foundation Tax-Aide will be returning this year to prepare tax returns, in-person, for anyone free of charge! However, we would like to emphasize that AARP Tax-Aide focuses on taxpayers who are over age 50 and have low to moderate income. Appointments with a specific time slot are required and can be made by registering below, calling 203-794-8756, ext. 3 or by coming to the Reference Desk on the second floor.
Not in Bethel? AARP Tax-Aide and VITA are offering tax filing assistance throughout the state. Click Here to find a service closer to you. Taxpayers can also call 800-906-9887 for VITA or 888-227-7669 for AARP Tax-Aide to find a service location. VITA does have limits on income, but Tax-Aide does not.
Please note that AARP Tax-Aide cannot prepare certain tax returns. In order to assure that Tax-Aide will be able to assist you in filing your return, please click Here to see the summary of the returns that the Tax-Aide volunteers can and cannot prepare.
Masks are required when meeting with a Tax Preparer. You will be required to stay in the building while your taxes are being prepared.
Read, Dance, Sing, and Shout with us at this fun storytime! Engage with great books and learn fun songs! This program is intended for children ages 1-4!
Come read a book with us and then do a fun craft based on the story! This program is intended for children ages 3-5!
Looking to grow your digital art skills? Come learn some tools and techniques that will make your digital design improve. Attending the introductory class on January 25, 2023 is encouraged but not required. This program is intended for teens in Grades 9-12.
Travel through time and space with historical fiction! Every other month, we'll discuss a book set in a different time period. Whether you couldn't put it down or couldn't finish it, let's talk about it! This month's selection is Tidelands by Philippa Gregory.
HOW TO GET A COPY: Please click here to make an online request with your Library card; or call us at 203-794-8756 to check availability of pre-ordered copies at the Circulation Desk.
Storytime is a great time to learn and play! With songs, rhymes, and books, Mother Goose Storytime will help develop early literacy skills! This program is intended for children ages 1-4.
Explore art and science through stories and crafts in Exploration Storytime! This program is intended for children ages 3-7!
If you simply love chocolate and cooking or would like to learn to make some elegant desserts and chocolates, join us for this exciting event!
This lecture and cooking demonstration will include some basic information about chocolate, the various types of chocolate, and how to work with it. Samples and recipes will include several different types of truffle candies, perfect for giving your loved one on Valentine’s Day.
Maria Brandriff is the former Assistant Director of the Cheshire Public Library, where she was in charge of public programming. Ms. Brandriff’s interest in fine cooking and baking came from growing up in a Ukrainian household where Viennese-inspired tortes and confections dominated every holiday. Since then, Ms. Brandriff has experimented with the traditional recipes and has come up with her own variations. She has also become more and more involved with the intricacies of working with chocolate. At holiday time she produces hundreds of chocolate truffle candies, which she shares with family and friends. Ms. Brandriff completed the Certificate of Gastronomy program at the University of New Haven in 2003. In early 2004 she had the opportunity to travel to the city of Arles in France for an intensive 3 day apprenticeship with a noted Provencal chocolatier. Ms Brandriff has also been the featured chef at the Chef’s Table series at Zinc Restaurant in New Haven.
Registration is limited to 20 attendees.
Let's learn how to code a robot! In this program, we will meet Edison and use EdScratch to talk to it. Learn the basics of programming these little robots! This program is intended for teens in Grades 9-12.
Greet the weekend with singing, dancing, and reading together! This program is intended for children ages 1-4.
Get a head start for 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten! Join us for a story and a craft based on the book! This program is intended for children ages 3-5.
Start your weekend right with a fun, interactive storytime! Sing, dance, read, and rhyme with us! This program is intended for children ages 1-4.
It's time to get creative! We supply the craft, you supply the imagination! Drop in anytime to do a fun craft in the children's area!
The Bethel Chapter of the CT Poetry Society offers its monthly poetry workshops to members and visitors on the 2nd Saturday of every month.
Each person brings an original poem to read aloud and receive feedback on. Poets at every level are invited to participate; you can be from any town in the area. Poems can be on any subject in any form.
Please register in advance and bring 6 copies of your poem. Our group is welcoming and congenial, emphasizing appreciation of each other's work combined with constructive suggestions
For further information, contact Liz Massey, president, Bethel Chapter of CPS at finchwhistlehaven@gmail.com.
Kids ages 6-10 years old can explore the many technological resources at the library. Each week, kids will learn how to use a different piece of tech!
Shake your sillies out with this fun storytime! Sing, dance, jump, and read with us! This program is intended for children ages 1-4.
New parents can come to learn early literacy skills and bond with their baby! This program is intended for new parents and babies under the age of 1.
It’s time to snuggle up, put on your jammies and come to the library for storytime! Read a story and do a craft all while in your comfiest pajamas. Don’t forget to bring your favorite stuffie! This program is intended for children ages 3-7 years old!
Singing and rhyming is always fun! Enjoy books and songs while cuddled up together! This program is intended for children ages 1-4.
Join us for a knit and crochet get together. Work on your own project or help us make items for local charities. If you know how to knit and/or crochet but are stuck on a project or technique, or if you are just looking for someone to craft with, this is the group for you.
No registration required.
Get ready to read in this storytime! Work your way to 1000 books before Kindergarten and make fun crafts! This program is intended for children ages 3-5.
How do movies have cool shots of people walking through the camera? How can we use editing to make things appear different from reality? In this program, we will learn about some of the movie magic that goes into creating visually interesting shots. This program is intended for teens in Grades 9-12.
The Bethel Public Library is pleased to announce that AARP Foundation Tax-Aide will be returning this year to prepare tax returns, in-person, for anyone free of charge! However, we would like to emphasize that AARP Tax-Aide focuses on taxpayers who are over age 50 and have low to moderate income. Appointments with a specific time slot are required and can be made by registering below, calling 203-794-8756, ext. 3 or by coming to the Reference Desk on the second floor.
Not in Bethel? AARP Tax-Aide and VITA are offering tax filing assistance throughout the state. Click Here to find a service closer to you. Taxpayers can also call 800-906-9887 for VITA or 888-227-7669 for AARP Tax-Aide to find a service location. VITA does have limits on income, but Tax-Aide does not.
Please note that AARP Tax-Aide cannot prepare certain tax returns. In order to assure that Tax-Aide will be able to assist you in filing your return, please click Here to see the summary of the returns that the Tax-Aide volunteers can and cannot prepare.
Masks are required when meeting with a Tax Preparer. You will be required to stay in the building while your taxes are being prepared.
Read, Dance, Sing, and Shout with us at this fun storytime! Engage with great books and learn fun songs! This program is intended for children ages 1-4!
Come read a book with us and then do a fun craft based on the story! This program is intended for children ages 3-5!
If you are struggling with stress, an over-active mind and want to find a new perspective on how mindfulness and meditation can help in navigating the challenges of your everyday life, then join Prabha Makayee as she guides you through the steps of meditation. See what you can accomplish by taking responsibility over what kinds of thoughts you think. With just one second, one breath and one thought of changing your perspective you can realign your well-being to a more peaceful, happy mindset.
No registration required.
Create a cute new friend in this program! A little turtle can brighten anyone's day. Keep it in your bag, hang it in your room, or even give it as a gift to your friend. This program is intended for kids ages 8-10.
Storytime is a great time to learn and play! With songs, rhymes, and books, Mother Goose Storytime will help develop early literacy skills! This program is intended for children ages 1-4.
How can we use technology to create art? In this program, we will use lights on our ozobots and a camera to create cool light art! This program is intended for kids ages 8-10.
Explore art and science through stories and crafts in Exploration Storytime! This program is intended for children ages 3-7!
This event is designed to help you prepare to live the retirement you envisioned! Attendees will learn how to build investment strategies to last throughout one's retirement years. In addition, you'll explore how to address key concerns such as inflation, health care expenses, and market volitility, as well as ways to prepare in advance for things that may not go as expected.
Presenter Maria Xavier has been a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones since 2018. She left her career in telecom sales to pursue her passion for personal finance and investing. She enjoys teaching at Libraries to help spread knowledge on how to plan for the future.
This event is for informational purposes only and no sales pitch will take place.
Greet the weekend with singing, dancing, and reading together! This program is intended for children ages 1-4.
Get a head start for 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten! Join us for a story and a craft based on the book! This program is intended for children ages 3-5.
Start your weekend right with a fun, interactive storytime! Sing, dance, read, and rhyme with us! This program is intended for children ages 1-4.
It's time to get creative! We supply the craft, you supply the imagination! Drop in anytime to do a fun craft in the children's area!
Join us for a fun craft to bring in the new week! Kids ages 6-10 can create fun woodland animals out of cardboard rolls!
Shake your sillies out with this fun storytime! Sing, dance, jump, and read with us! This program is intended for children ages 1-4.
New parents can come to learn early literacy skills and bond with their baby! This program is intended for new parents and babies under the age of 1.
Bring your friends and play games at the Library! Play newer games on our PS5, classics on the Wii, or vintage fun with the Gamecube! This program is intended for teens in Grades 9-12.
It’s time to snuggle up, put on your jammies and come to the library for storytime! Read a story and do a craft all while in your comfiest pajamas. Don’t forget to bring your favorite stuffie! This program is intended for children ages 3-7 years old!
A Brave New World is a dystopian novel by Aldous Huxley that was published in 1932. Set in a futuristic World State inhabited by genetically modified citizens and an intelligence-based social hierarchy, the novel envisions huge scienfitic advancements in reproductive technology, sleep-learning, psychological manipulation and classical conditioning that make up a dystopian society which is challenged by only one individual: the story's protagonist.
HOW TO GET A COPY: Please click here to make an online request with your Library card; or call us at 203-794-8756 to check availability of pre-ordered copies at the Circulation Desk.
Singing and rhyming is always fun! Enjoy books and songs while cuddled up together! This program is intended for children ages 1-4.
Join us for a knit and crochet get together. Work on your own project or help us make items for local charities. If you know how to knit and/or crochet but are stuck on a project or technique, or if you are just looking for someone to craft with, this is the group for you.
No registration required.
Get ready to read in this storytime! Work your way to 1000 books before Kindergarten and make fun crafts! This program is intended for children ages 3-5.
Phone chargers, headphones, and more! In today's world, we have so many cords to keep track of and keep safe. Come make your own custom cord organizer to help you keep track of your tech! This program is intended for teens in Grades 9-12.
The Bethel Public Library is pleased to announce that AARP Foundation Tax-Aide will be returning this year to prepare tax returns, in-person, for anyone free of charge! However, we would like to emphasize that AARP Tax-Aide focuses on taxpayers who are over age 50 and have low to moderate income. Appointments with a specific time slot are required and can be made by registering below, calling 203-794-8756, ext. 3 or by coming to the Reference Desk on the second floor.
Not in Bethel? AARP Tax-Aide and VITA are offering tax filing assistance throughout the state. Click Here to find a service closer to you. Taxpayers can also call 800-906-9887 for VITA or 888-227-7669 for AARP Tax-Aide to find a service location. VITA does have limits on income, but Tax-Aide does not.
Please note that AARP Tax-Aide cannot prepare certain tax returns. In order to assure that Tax-Aide will be able to assist you in filing your return, please click Here to see the summary of the returns that the Tax-Aide volunteers can and cannot prepare.
Masks are required when meeting with a Tax Preparer. You will be required to stay in the building while your taxes are being prepared.
Read, Dance, Sing, and Shout with us at this fun storytime! Engage with great books and learn fun songs! This program is intended for children ages 1-4!
Come read a book with us and then do a fun craft based on the story! This program is intended for children ages 3-5!
If you are struggling with stress, an over-active mind and want to find a new perspective on how mindfulness and meditation can help in navigating the challenges of your everyday life, then join Prabha Makayee as she guides you through the steps of meditation. See what you can accomplish by taking responsibility over what kinds of thoughts you think. With just one second, one breath and one thought of changing your perspective you can realign your well-being to a more peaceful, happy mindset.
No registration required.
Make your designs come to life with the Cricut! We will learn how to design templates to use on the Cricut machine. Create decorations, a design for your clothes, stickers, and more! This program is intended for teens in Grades 9-12.
Storytime is a great time to learn and play! With songs, rhymes, and books, Mother Goose Storytime will help develop early literacy skills! This program is intended for children ages 1-4.
Gary’s corporate career includes executive positions in the specialty retailing, financial services and communications industry. He is a graduate of The Wharton School, New York University and Harvard Business School.
Explore art and science through stories and crafts in Exploration Storytime! This program is intended for children ages 3-7!
The Business Book Discussion group is a new Book Club targeted to people who would like to expand their knowledge of the business world. We will be meeting every other month and will discuss how the business books relate to the "real" business world. Are their ideas feasible? Are they logical and realistic? Do you think they would be easily duplicated? Join us for an exciting discussion of both classic and current business books. Refreshments will be served.
Our first book Start With Why by Simon Sinek ponders why some people and organizations are more innovative, more influential and more profitable than others. His reasoning is that people won't buy into a product, service, movement, or idea until they understand the WHY behind it. His book shows that the leaders who've had the greatest influence in the world all think, act, and communicate the same way - and it's the opposite of what everyone else does. Sinek calls his idea "The Golden Circle." Do you believe it?
HOW TO GET A COPY: Please click here to make an online request with your Library card; or call us at 203-794-8756 to check availability of pre-ordered copies at the Circulation Desk.
Greet the weekend with singing, dancing, and reading together! This program is intended for children ages 1-4.
Get a head start for 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten! Join us for a story and a craft based on the book! This program is intended for children ages 3-5.
Start your weekend right with a fun, interactive storytime! Sing, dance, read, and rhyme with us! This program is intended for children ages 1-4.
It's time to get creative! We supply the craft, you supply the imagination! Drop in anytime to do a fun craft in the children's area!
Join us for the new release of Tár, starring Cate Blanchett! Lydia Tár is a famous composer who leads a prestigious orchestra in Berlin. Making history as the first female conductor in Germany, she must live up to her name as she records her latest symphony.
This DVD is Rated R; ages 17 and under not admitted without a parent/guardian.
Want to have fun and make new friends? Join us for board games! This program is intended for kids ages 6-10 years old.
Shake your sillies out with this fun storytime! Sing, dance, jump, and read with us! This program is intended for children ages 1-4.
New parents can come to learn early literacy skills and bond with their baby! This program is intended for new parents and babies under the age of 1.
Monthly meeting of the Library Board. Please find the Agenda posted on our website and on the Town's website.
It’s time to snuggle up, put on your jammies and come to the library for storytime! Read a story and do a craft all while in your comfiest pajamas. Don’t forget to bring your favorite stuffie! This program is intended for children ages 3-7 years old!
Are you struggling to find a job? Are you experiencing Long-Term Unemployment? Please join Ben Bissell, Employer Relations Specialist, of Platform to Employment, a no-cost online employment training program, as he describes the program; answers questions about it; talks about its successes; relates stories about its graduates; and discusses current job market trends. Platform to employment claims that over 80% of graduates are employed.
Click here for the website and more information.
Singing and rhyming is always fun! Enjoy books and songs while cuddled up together! This program is intended for children ages 1-4.
Join us for a knit and crochet get together. Work on your own project or help us make items for local charities. If you know how to knit and/or crochet but are stuck on a project or technique, or if you are just looking for someone to craft with, this is the group for you.
No registration required.
Get ready to read in this storytime! Work your way to 1000 books before Kindergarten and make fun crafts! This program is intended for children ages 3-5.
Having interesting camera angles can create a mood for your audience to admire. Lighting and framing add to the complicated feelings that a director is trying to convey on the screen. Learn how to make reaction scenes pop with this program! This program is intended for teens in Grades 9-12.
The Bethel Public Library is pleased to announce that AARP Foundation Tax-Aide will be returning this year to prepare tax returns, in-person, for anyone free of charge! However, we would like to emphasize that AARP Tax-Aide focuses on taxpayers who are over age 50 and have low to moderate income. Appointments with a specific time slot are required and can be made by registering below, calling 203-794-8756, ext. 3 or by coming to the Reference Desk on the second floor.
Not in Bethel? AARP Tax-Aide and VITA are offering tax filing assistance throughout the state. Click Here to find a service closer to you. Taxpayers can also call 800-906-9887 for VITA or 888-227-7669 for AARP Tax-Aide to find a service location. VITA does have limits on income, but Tax-Aide does not.
Please note that AARP Tax-Aide cannot prepare certain tax returns. In order to assure that Tax-Aide will be able to assist you in filing your return, please click Here to see the summary of the returns that the Tax-Aide volunteers can and cannot prepare.
Masks are required when meeting with a Tax Preparer. You will be required to stay in the building while your taxes are being prepared.
Read, Dance, Sing, and Shout with us at this fun storytime! Engage with great books and learn fun songs! This program is intended for children ages 1-4!
Come read a book with us and then do a fun craft based on the story! This program is intended for children ages 3-5!
If you are struggling with stress, an over-active mind and want to find a new perspective on how mindfulness and meditation can help in navigating the challenges of your everyday life, then join Prabha Makayee as she guides you through the steps of meditation. See what you can accomplish by taking responsibility over what kinds of thoughts you think. With just one second, one breath and one thought of changing your perspective you can realign your well-being to a more peaceful, happy mindset.
No registration required.
It's time for the Annual Gardening Series sponsored by the Bethel Garden Club!
Get inspired to change some of your gardening ways for the betterment of our planet! Discover a new ethic in landscape management that takes into consideration the health of ecosystems, the importance of pollinators and insects, the effects of pesticides, the downside of lawns, and how native plants can overcome many of the problems created by past practices.
Presenter Mary Wilson is the founding member of Protect Our Pollinators, a Newtown-based educational and advocacy group. She is also a Board member of the Pollinator Pathway, and past Chair of the Newtown Conservation Commission. Mary has spoken to many groups about her passion for pollinators, and she holds degrees in Elementary Education, Chemistry, as well as an MBA.
This is a hybrid event; you can choose to attend in person or on Zoom. Registration with a valid email is required to get the Zoom link.
Storytime is a great time to learn and play! With songs, rhymes, and books, Mother Goose Storytime will help develop early literacy skills! This program is intended for children ages 1-4.
Explore art and science through stories and crafts in Exploration Storytime! This program is intended for children ages 3-7!
Are you interested in buying your first home, but don't know where to start? How much money do you need for a down payment? Is home ownership a dream whose time has come? Please join us for a first-time homebuyer seminar featuring Senior Loan Officer from M&T Bank, Michael Spadaccino.
Michael has invested more than 20 years in the banking industry helping customers achieve their dream of home ownership. With many new loan options available for borrowers with little to no down payment, Michael will help educate you on what you can do and what your best options are.
Greet the weekend with singing, dancing, and reading together! This program is intended for children ages 1-4.
Get a head start for 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten! Join us for a story and a craft based on the book! This program is intended for children ages 3-5.
Start your weekend right with a fun, interactive storytime! Sing, dance, read, and rhyme with us! This program is intended for children ages 1-4.
It's time to get creative! We supply the craft, you supply the imagination! Drop in anytime to do a fun craft in the children's area!
Books & Bricks build ideas! Kids ages 6-10 years old can join us for a story and Lego building time. Build something inspired by the story or your own imagination. Creations will be displayed in the children's library.
Shake your sillies out with this fun storytime! Sing, dance, jump, and read with us! This program is intended for children ages 1-4.
New parents can come to learn early literacy skills and bond with their baby! This program is intended for new parents and babies under the age of 1.
It’s time to snuggle up, put on your jammies and come to the library for storytime! Read a story and do a craft all while in your comfiest pajamas. Don’t forget to bring your favorite stuffie! This program is intended for children ages 3-7 years old!
Singing and rhyming is always fun! Enjoy books and songs while cuddled up together! This program is intended for children ages 1-4.
Join us for a knit and crochet get together. Work on your own project or help us make items for local charities. If you know how to knit and/or crochet but are stuck on a project or technique, or if you are just looking for someone to craft with, this is the group for you.
No registration required.
Get ready to read in this storytime! Work your way to 1000 books before Kindergarten and make fun crafts! This program is intended for children ages 3-5.
The Bethel Public Library is pleased to announce that AARP Foundation Tax-Aide will be returning this year to prepare tax returns, in-person, for anyone free of charge! However, we would like to emphasize that AARP Tax-Aide focuses on taxpayers who are over age 50 and have low to moderate income. Appointments with a specific time slot are required and can be made by registering below, calling 203-794-8756, ext. 3 or by coming to the Reference Desk on the second floor.
Not in Bethel? AARP Tax-Aide and VITA are offering tax filing assistance throughout the state. Click Here to find a service closer to you. Taxpayers can also call 800-906-9887 for VITA or 888-227-7669 for AARP Tax-Aide to find a service location. VITA does have limits on income, but Tax-Aide does not.
Please note that AARP Tax-Aide cannot prepare certain tax returns. In order to assure that Tax-Aide will be able to assist you in filing your return, please click Here to see the summary of the returns that the Tax-Aide volunteers can and cannot prepare.
Masks are required when meeting with a Tax Preparer. You will be required to stay in the building while your taxes are being prepared.
Read, Dance, Sing, and Shout with us at this fun storytime! Engage with great books and learn fun songs! This program is intended for children ages 1-4!
Come read a book with us and then do a fun craft based on the story! This program is intended for children ages 3-5!
If you are struggling with stress, an over-active mind and want to find a new perspective on how mindfulness and meditation can help in navigating the challenges of your everyday life, then join Prabha Makayee as she guides you through the steps of meditation. See what you can accomplish by taking responsibility over what kinds of thoughts you think. With just one second, one breath and one thought of changing your perspective you can realign your well-being to a more peaceful, happy mindset.
No registration required.
Storytime is a great time to learn and play! With songs, rhymes, and books, Mother Goose Storytime will help develop early literacy skills! This program is intended for children ages 1-4.
Explore art and science through stories and crafts in Exploration Storytime! This program is intended for children ages 3-7!
Many people would like to stay in their homes as long as possible in retirement. The challenges are physical and financial. Accessibility and safety become major priorities. As incomes may decrease in retirement, many may find themselves house-rich and cash-poor. Many wonder if they need to move away to live well. Learn how your home contributes to your net worth; how your home fits into a business success plan; whether you should put your home in a trust; how to unlock that value at the right time; whether a reverse mortgage is right for you; and more in the informative event.
The presenters are David B. Bussolotta, a member of the Trusts and Estates Practice at Pullman & Combie; David Swanson, the President and CEO of MSimortgage.com LLC who will cover ways to finance your home to "age-in-place" with dignity; and Colin Healy, who has been transforming homes for beauty, function, and longevity for over 25 years. He is a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist by the National Association of Home Builders.
Greet the weekend with singing, dancing, and reading together! This program is intended for children ages 1-4.
Get a head start for 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten! Join us for a story and a craft based on the book! This program is intended for children ages 3-5.
Start your weekend right with a fun, interactive storytime! Sing, dance, read, and rhyme with us! This program is intended for children ages 1-4.
It's time to get creative! We supply the craft, you supply the imagination! Drop in anytime to do a fun craft in the children's area!
The Bethel Chapter of the CT Poetry Society offers its monthly poetry workshops to members and visitors on the 2nd Saturday of every month.
Each person brings an original poem to read aloud and receive feedback on. Poets at every level are invited to participate; you can be from any town in the area. Poems can be on any subject in any form.
Please register in advance and bring 6 copies of your poem. Our group is welcoming and congenial, emphasizing appreciation of each other's work combined with constructive suggestions
For further information, contact Liz Massey, president, Bethel Chapter of CPS at finchwhistlehaven@gmail.com.
Join us for this Oscar Nominee for Best Picture and Best Director!
Inspired by true events, the narrative follows Sammy Fabelman on a journey of self-discovery. At the age of 7, Sammy lives a simple life with his family. After finding out an unsettling family secret, Sammy falls in love with cinema and its power to tell stories. Directed by Steven Spielberg.
This DVD is Rated PG-13.
Kids ages 6-10 years old can explore the many technological resources at the library. Each week, kids will learn how to use a different piece of tech!
Shake your sillies out with this fun storytime! Sing, dance, jump, and read with us! This program is intended for children ages 1-4.
New parents can come to learn early literacy skills and bond with their baby! This program is intended for new parents and babies under the age of 1.
It’s time to snuggle up, put on your jammies and come to the library for storytime! Read a story and do a craft all while in your comfiest pajamas. Don’t forget to bring your favorite stuffie! This program is intended for children ages 3-7 years old!
Singing and rhyming is always fun! Enjoy books and songs while cuddled up together! This program is intended for children ages 1-4.
Join us for a knit and crochet get together. Work on your own project or help us make items for local charities. If you know how to knit and/or crochet but are stuck on a project or technique, or if you are just looking for someone to craft with, this is the group for you.
No registration required.
Get ready to read in this storytime! Work your way to 1000 books before Kindergarten and make fun crafts! This program is intended for children ages 3-5.
The Bethel Public Library is pleased to announce that AARP Foundation Tax-Aide will be returning this year to prepare tax returns, in-person, for anyone free of charge! However, we would like to emphasize that AARP Tax-Aide focuses on taxpayers who are over age 50 and have low to moderate income. Appointments with a specific time slot are required and can be made by registering below, calling 203-794-8756, ext. 3 or by coming to the Reference Desk on the second floor.
Not in Bethel? AARP Tax-Aide and VITA are offering tax filing assistance throughout the state. Click Here to find a service closer to you. Taxpayers can also call 800-906-9887 for VITA or 888-227-7669 for AARP Tax-Aide to find a service location. VITA does have limits on income, but Tax-Aide does not.
Please note that AARP Tax-Aide cannot prepare certain tax returns. In order to assure that Tax-Aide will be able to assist you in filing your return, please click Here to see the summary of the returns that the Tax-Aide volunteers can and cannot prepare.
Masks are required when meeting with a Tax Preparer. You will be required to stay in the building while your taxes are being prepared.
Read, Dance, Sing, and Shout with us at this fun storytime! Engage with great books and learn fun songs! This program is intended for children ages 1-4!
Come read a book with us and then do a fun craft based on the story! This program is intended for children ages 3-5!
If you are struggling with stress, an over-active mind and want to find a new perspective on how mindfulness and meditation can help in navigating the challenges of your everyday life, then join Prabha Makayee as she guides you through the steps of meditation. See what you can accomplish by taking responsibility over what kinds of thoughts you think. With just one second, one breath and one thought of changing your perspective you can realign your well-being to a more peaceful, happy mindset.
No registration required.
Storytime is a great time to learn and play! With songs, rhymes, and books, Mother Goose Storytime will help develop early literacy skills! This program is intended for children ages 1-4.
Explore art and science through stories and crafts in Exploration Storytime! This program is intended for children ages 3-7!
Ben Grannis was fed up with distracted drivers and people living on their phones, so he did something about it. He set out on a 7,000 mile bicycle ride around the United States to raise awareness and $40,000 to end distracted driving and promote digital wellness. Having recently completed his journey, Ben is now sharing his Eyes Up message with young people. Through heartfelt and engaging stories, Ben inspires audiences to Look, Listen, and Live, while giving them practical steps they can implement immediately to live life more fully-and less distracted.
Ben grew up in Ridgefield and is an Eagle Scout and a 2017 graduate of Kenyon College. For the past three years, he has worked for Overland Summers as a trip leader and a logistics coordinator.
Website: https://www.eyesupride.com/
Greet the weekend with singing, dancing, and reading together! This program is intended for children ages 1-4.
Get a head start for 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten! Join us for a story and a craft based on the book! This program is intended for children ages 3-5.
Start your weekend right with a fun, interactive storytime! Sing, dance, read, and rhyme with us! This program is intended for children ages 1-4.
It's time to get creative! We supply the craft, you supply the imagination! Drop in anytime to do a fun craft in the children's area!
Join us for a fun craft to bring in the new week! Kids ages 6-10 years old can join us for a fun craft and use their creativity to make something cool!
Shake your sillies out with this fun storytime! Sing, dance, jump, and read with us! This program is intended for children ages 1-4.
New parents can come to learn early literacy skills and bond with their baby! This program is intended for new parents and babies under the age of 1.
It’s time to snuggle up, put on your jammies and come to the library for storytime! Read a story and do a craft all while in your comfiest pajamas. Don’t forget to bring your favorite stuffie! This program is intended for children ages 3-7 years old!
This month's selection is The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune. A magical island. A dangerous task. A burning secret. Linus lives a quiet, solitary life overseeing the wellbeing of children in orphanages. He is unexpectantly summoned by Extremely Upper Management and given a curious and highly classified assignement: to travel to an orphanage to determine whether or not six dangerous children are likely to bring about the end of days. This is an enchanting story about the profound experience of discovering an unlikely family in an unexpected place—and realizing that family is yours.
HOW TO GET A COPY: Please click here to make an online request with your Library card; or call us at 203-794-8756 to check availability of pre-ordered copies at the Circulation Desk.
We are also offering a book guide for all registrants which highlights the authors background, offers book interviews and insights, as well as topics and questions to stimulate the conversation.
Singing and rhyming is always fun! Enjoy books and songs while cuddled up together! This program is intended for children ages 1-4.
Join us for a knit and crochet get together. Work on your own project or help us make items for local charities. If you know how to knit and/or crochet but are stuck on a project or technique, or if you are just looking for someone to craft with, this is the group for you.
No registration required.
Get ready to read in this storytime! Work your way to 1000 books before Kindergarten and make fun crafts! This program is intended for children ages 3-5.
The Bethel Public Library is pleased to announce that AARP Foundation Tax-Aide will be returning this year to prepare tax returns, in-person, for anyone free of charge! However, we would like to emphasize that AARP Tax-Aide focuses on taxpayers who are over age 50 and have low to moderate income. Appointments with a specific time slot are required and can be made by registering below, calling 203-794-8756, ext. 3 or by coming to the Reference Desk on the second floor.
Not in Bethel? AARP Tax-Aide and VITA are offering tax filing assistance throughout the state. Click Here to find a service closer to you. Taxpayers can also call 800-906-9887 for VITA or 888-227-7669 for AARP Tax-Aide to find a service location. VITA does have limits on income, but Tax-Aide does not.
Please note that AARP Tax-Aide cannot prepare certain tax returns. In order to assure that Tax-Aide will be able to assist you in filing your return, please click Here to see the summary of the returns that the Tax-Aide volunteers can and cannot prepare.
Masks are required when meeting with a Tax Preparer. You will be required to stay in the building while your taxes are being prepared.
Read, Dance, Sing, and Shout with us at this fun storytime! Engage with great books and learn fun songs! This program is intended for children ages 1-4!
Come read a book with us and then do a fun craft based on the story! This program is intended for children ages 3-5!
If you are struggling with stress, an over-active mind and want to find a new perspective on how mindfulness and meditation can help in navigating the challenges of your everyday life, then join Prabha Makayee as she guides you through the steps of meditation. See what you can accomplish by taking responsibility over what kinds of thoughts you think. With just one second, one breath and one thought of changing your perspective you can realign your well-being to a more peaceful, happy mindset.
No registration required.
Storytime is a great time to learn and play! With songs, rhymes, and books, Mother Goose Storytime will help develop early literacy skills! This program is intended for children ages 1-4.
Explore art and science through stories and crafts in Exploration Storytime! This program is intended for children ages 3-7!
Have you written a book, but don't know how to get it published? Do you find the whole process overwhelming? Join thriller author Deborah Levison as she weaves her story about getting published around her books, The Crate and A Nest of Snakes.
Deborah Levison is an author and publicist. Her life has two parts: the first in Canada, where she attended the University of Toronto and the Royal Conservatory of Music, and the second part in Connecticut, where she lives with three children, two doodles, and one husband. Her first book, an acclaimed nonfiction called The Crate, is a true crime story with echoes of the Holocaust. The book won seven literary awards. Levison's latest novel, A Nest of Snakes, is part thriller, part courtroom drama based on real-life abuse at elite New England private schools.
Greet the weekend with singing, dancing, and reading together! This program is intended for children ages 1-4.
Get a head start for 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten! Join us for a story and a craft based on the book! This program is intended for children ages 3-5.
Start your weekend right with a fun, interactive storytime! Sing, dance, read, and rhyme with us! This program is intended for children ages 1-4.
It's time to get creative! We supply the craft, you supply the imagination! Drop in anytime to do a fun craft in the children's area!
Want to have fun and make new friends? Join us for board games! This program is intended for kids ages 6-10 years old.
Shake your sillies out with this fun storytime! Sing, dance, jump, and read with us! This program is intended for children ages 1-4.
New parents can come to learn early literacy skills and bond with their baby! This program is intended for new parents and babies under the age of 1.
Monthly meeting of the Library Board. Please find the Agenda posted on our website and on the Town's website.
It’s time to snuggle up, put on your jammies and come to the library for storytime! Read a story and do a craft all while in your comfiest pajamas. Don’t forget to bring your favorite stuffie! This program is intended for children ages 3-7 years old!
Singing and rhyming is always fun! Enjoy books and songs while cuddled up together! This program is intended for children ages 1-4.
Join us for a knit and crochet get together. Work on your own project or help us make items for local charities. If you know how to knit and/or crochet but are stuck on a project or technique, or if you are just looking for someone to craft with, this is the group for you.
No registration required.
Get ready to read in this storytime! Work your way to 1000 books before Kindergarten and make fun crafts! This program is intended for children ages 3-5.
The Bethel Public Library is pleased to announce that AARP Foundation Tax-Aide will be returning this year to prepare tax returns, in-person, for anyone free of charge! However, we would like to emphasize that AARP Tax-Aide focuses on taxpayers who are over age 50 and have low to moderate income. Appointments with a specific time slot are required and can be made by registering below, calling 203-794-8756, ext. 3 or by coming to the Reference Desk on the second floor.
Not in Bethel? AARP Tax-Aide and VITA are offering tax filing assistance throughout the state. Click Here to find a service closer to you. Taxpayers can also call 800-906-9887 for VITA or 888-227-7669 for AARP Tax-Aide to find a service location. VITA does have limits on income, but Tax-Aide does not.
Please note that AARP Tax-Aide cannot prepare certain tax returns. In order to assure that Tax-Aide will be able to assist you in filing your return, please click Here to see the summary of the returns that the Tax-Aide volunteers can and cannot prepare.
Masks are required when meeting with a Tax Preparer. You will be required to stay in the building while your taxes are being prepared.
Read, Dance, Sing, and Shout with us at this fun storytime! Engage with great books and learn fun songs! This program is intended for children ages 1-4!
Come read a book with us and then do a fun craft based on the story! This program is intended for children ages 3-5!
If you are struggling with stress, an over-active mind and want to find a new perspective on how mindfulness and meditation can help in navigating the challenges of your everyday life, then join Prabha Makayee as she guides you through the steps of meditation. See what you can accomplish by taking responsibility over what kinds of thoughts you think. With just one second, one breath and one thought of changing your perspective you can realign your well-being to a more peaceful, happy mindset.
No registration required.
It's time for the Annual Gardening Series sponsored by the Bethel Garden Club!
Get expert advice about the best time-saving (and back-saving!) power equipment for yard and garden. See the most popular ones up close, and learn the pros and cons of battery and gas-powered equipment so you can make an informed decision about which is best for you. You'll also learn how to care for and store your outdoor power equipment. There will be time for a Q&A with our expert!
Presenter Mark Guss is a Master Gardener who has been gardening for over 60 years. After a 30-plus-year career with IBM, Mark is now the owner of Bethel Power Equipment and Park City Power Equipment.
This is a hybrid event; you can choose to attend in person or on Zoom. Registration with a valid email is required to receive the Zoom link.
Storytime is a great time to learn and play! With songs, rhymes, and books, Mother Goose Storytime will help develop early literacy skills! This program is intended for children ages 1-4.
Explore art and science through stories and crafts in Exploration Storytime! This program is intended for children ages 3-7!
This fundraising event is presented by the Bethel Public Library Board of Directors.
Join us at the Bethel Public Library for an evening of beer, wine, and mini golf to support the library. Enjoy refreshments provided by local businesses while playing a game of 18 holes throughout the library.
Ticket sale information will be available soon!
Presented by the Bethel Public Library Board of Directors
Come play mini golf at the library with the whole family! 18 holes have been set up throughout the library and decorated by local businesses.
Ticket information will be available soon!
Proceeds support upcoming library improvements and programs.
Books & Bricks build ideas! Kids ages 6-10 years old can join us for a story and Lego building time. Build something inspired by the story or your own imagination. Creations will be displayed in the children's library.
Shake your sillies out with this fun storytime! Sing, dance, jump, and read with us! This program is intended for children ages 1-4.
New parents can come to learn early literacy skills and bond with their baby! This program is intended for new parents and babies under the age of 1.
It’s time to snuggle up, put on your jammies and come to the library for storytime! Read a story and do a craft all while in your comfiest pajamas. Don’t forget to bring your favorite stuffie! This program is intended for children ages 3-7 years old!
Singing and rhyming is always fun! Enjoy books and songs while cuddled up together! This program is intended for children ages 1-4.
Join us for a knit and crochet get together. Work on your own project or help us make items for local charities. If you know how to knit and/or crochet but are stuck on a project or technique, or if you are just looking for someone to craft with, this is the group for you.
No registration required.
Get ready to read in this storytime! Work your way to 1000 books before Kindergarten and make fun crafts! This program is intended for children ages 3-5.
The Bethel Public Library is pleased to announce that AARP Foundation Tax-Aide will be returning this year to prepare tax returns, in-person, for anyone free of charge! However, we would like to emphasize that AARP Tax-Aide focuses on taxpayers who are over age 50 and have low to moderate income. Appointments with a specific time slot are required and can be made by registering below, calling 203-794-8756, ext. 3 or by coming to the Reference Desk on the second floor.
Not in Bethel? AARP Tax-Aide and VITA are offering tax filing assistance throughout the state. Click Here to find a service closer to you. Taxpayers can also call 800-906-9887 for VITA or 888-227-7669 for AARP Tax-Aide to find a service location. VITA does have limits on income, but Tax-Aide does not.
Please note that AARP Tax-Aide cannot prepare certain tax returns. In order to assure that Tax-Aide will be able to assist you in filing your return, please click Here to see the summary of the returns that the Tax-Aide volunteers can and cannot prepare.
Masks are required when meeting with a Tax Preparer. You will be required to stay in the building while your taxes are being prepared.
Read, Dance, Sing, and Shout with us at this fun storytime! Engage with great books and learn fun songs! This program is intended for children ages 1-4!
Come read a book with us and then do a fun craft based on the story! This program is intended for children ages 3-5!
If you are struggling with stress, an over-active mind and want to find a new perspective on how mindfulness and meditation can help in navigating the challenges of your everyday life, then join Prabha Makayee as she guides you through the steps of meditation. See what you can accomplish by taking responsibility over what kinds of thoughts you think. With just one second, one breath and one thought of changing your perspective you can realign your well-being to a more peaceful, happy mindset.
No registration required.
Storytime is a great time to learn and play! With songs, rhymes, and books, Mother Goose Storytime will help develop early literacy skills! This program is intended for children ages 1-4.
Explore art and science through stories and crafts in Exploration Storytime! This program is intended for children ages 3-7!
Greet the weekend with singing, dancing, and reading together! This program is intended for children ages 1-4.
Get a head start for 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten! Join us for a story and a craft based on the book! This program is intended for children ages 3-5.
Start your weekend right with a fun, interactive storytime! Sing, dance, read, and rhyme with us! This program is intended for children ages 1-4.
It's time to get creative! We supply the craft, you supply the imagination! Drop in anytime to do a fun craft in the children's area!
The Bethel Chapter of the CT Poetry Society offers its monthly poetry workshops to members and visitors on the 2nd Saturday of every month.
Each person brings an original poem to read aloud and receive feedback on. Poets at every level are invited to participate; you can be from any town in the area. Poems can be on any subject in any form.
Please register in advance and bring 6 copies of your poem. Our group is welcoming and congenial, emphasizing appreciation of each other's work combined with constructive suggestions
For further information, contact Liz Massey, president, Bethel Chapter of CPS at finchwhistlehaven@gmail.com.
Kids ages 6-10 years old can explore the many technological resources at the library. Each week, kids will learn how to use a different piece of tech!
Shake your sillies out with this fun storytime! Sing, dance, jump, and read with us! This program is intended for children ages 1-4.
New parents can come to learn early literacy skills and bond with their baby! This program is intended for new parents and babies under the age of 1.
It’s time to snuggle up, put on your jammies and come to the library for storytime! Read a story and do a craft all while in your comfiest pajamas. Don’t forget to bring your favorite stuffie! This program is intended for children ages 3-7 years old!
It's time for the Annual Gardening Series sponsored by the Bethel Garden Club!
Shrubs form the framework of the garden and, if selected carefully, can provide interest via unique bark or persistent fruits. In this presentation, you will discover the best shrubs for structure and color throughout all four seasons.
Presenter Julia Cencebaugh Kloth is a popular speaker who explores creativity and gardening in harmony with nature. She is a Master Gardener Emeritus with the University of Connecticut, and has recently worked as the Fairfield County Program Coordinator. Her special interests include garden design, habitat restoration, woody ornamentals, and wildflowers. She holds certification from the New York Botanical Gardens in landscape design and is a certified arborist by the International Society of Arboriculture. Julia has also served as president of the Ridgefield Garden Club during its centennial celebration, and as the project coordinator for Partners for Plants, a joint initiative between Garden Clubs of America and the U. S. Department of Forestry. She works professionally as a botanical artist, designs public and private gardens, and frequently lectures throughout the New York metropolitan area.
This is a hybrid event; you can choose to attend in person or on Zoom. Registration with a valid email is required to receive the Zoom link.
Singing and rhyming is always fun! Enjoy books and songs while cuddled up together! This program is intended for children ages 1-4.
Join us for a knit and crochet get together. Work on your own project or help us make items for local charities. If you know how to knit and/or crochet but are stuck on a project or technique, or if you are just looking for someone to craft with, this is the group for you.
No registration required.
Get ready to read in this storytime! Work your way to 1000 books before Kindergarten and make fun crafts! This program is intended for children ages 3-5.
Read, Dance, Sing, and Shout with us at this fun storytime! Engage with great books and learn fun songs! This program is intended for children ages 1-4!
Come read a book with us and then do a fun craft based on the story! This program is intended for children ages 3-5!
If you are struggling with stress, an over-active mind and want to find a new perspective on how mindfulness and meditation can help in navigating the challenges of your everyday life, then join Prabha Makayee as she guides you through the steps of meditation. See what you can accomplish by taking responsibility over what kinds of thoughts you think. With just one second, one breath and one thought of changing your perspective you can realign your well-being to a more peaceful, happy mindset.
No registration required.
Travel through time and space with Historical Fiction! Every other month, we'll discuss a book set in a different time period. Whether you couldn't put it down or couldn't finish it, let's talk about it. This month's selection is The Girls in the Picture by Melanie Benjamin, an intimate portrait of the close friendship and powerful creative partnership between two of Hollywood's earliest female superstars: Mark Pickford and Frances Marion.
HOW TO GET A COPY: Please click here to make an online request with your Library card; or call us at 203-794-8756 to check availability of pre-ordered copies at the Circulation Desk.
Storytime is a great time to learn and play! With songs, rhymes, and books, Mother Goose Storytime will help develop early literacy skills! This program is intended for children ages 1-4.
Explore art and science through stories and crafts in Exploration Storytime! This program is intended for children ages 3-7!
Greet the weekend with singing, dancing, and reading together! This program is intended for children ages 1-4.
Get a head start for 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten! Join us for a story and a craft based on the book! This program is intended for children ages 3-5.
Start your weekend right with a fun, interactive storytime! Sing, dance, read, and rhyme with us! This program is intended for children ages 1-4.
It's time to get creative! We supply the craft, you supply the imagination! Drop in anytime to do a fun craft in the children's area!
Join us for a fun craft to bring in the new week! Kids ages 6-10 years old can join us for a fun craft and use their creativity to make something cool!
Shake your sillies out with this fun storytime! Sing, dance, jump, and read with us! This program is intended for children ages 1-4.
New parents can come to learn early literacy skills and bond with their baby! This program is intended for new parents and babies under the age of 1.
It’s time to snuggle up, put on your jammies and come to the library for storytime! Read a story and do a craft all while in your comfiest pajamas. Don’t forget to bring your favorite stuffie! This program is intended for children ages 3-7 years old!
This month's selection is Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. Guy Montag is a fireman. His job is to destory the most illegal of all commodities, the printed book, along with the houses in which they are hidden. Montag never questions the destruction and ruin his actions produce, returning each day to his bland existence and his wife, who spends all day with her television "family." When he meets his young neighbor who introduces him to a past where people didn't live in fear and to a present where one sees the world through the ideas in books instead of the mindless chatter of tv, Montag begins to question everything he has ever known.
HOW TO GET A COPY: Please click here to make an online request with your Library card; or call us at 203-794-8756 to check availability of pre-ordered copies at the Circulation Desk.
Singing and rhyming is always fun! Enjoy books and songs while cuddled up together! This program is intended for children ages 1-4.
Join us for a knit and crochet get together. Work on your own project or help us make items for local charities. If you know how to knit and/or crochet but are stuck on a project or technique, or if you are just looking for someone to craft with, this is the group for you.
No registration required.
Get ready to read in this storytime! Work your way to 1000 books before Kindergarten and make fun crafts! This program is intended for children ages 3-5.
Read, Dance, Sing, and Shout with us at this fun storytime! Engage with great books and learn fun songs! This program is intended for children ages 1-4!
Come read a book with us and then do a fun craft based on the story! This program is intended for children ages 3-5!
If you are struggling with stress, an over-active mind and want to find a new perspective on how mindfulness and meditation can help in navigating the challenges of your everyday life, then join Prabha Makayee as she guides you through the steps of meditation. See what you can accomplish by taking responsibility over what kinds of thoughts you think. With just one second, one breath and one thought of changing your perspective you can realign your well-being to a more peaceful, happy mindset.
No registration required.
Storytime is a great time to learn and play! With songs, rhymes, and books, Mother Goose Storytime will help develop early literacy skills! This program is intended for children ages 1-4.
The implications of taxes on the American population are a widely discussed and debated topic. Rising deficits at both the state and federal level are cause for concern for every taxpayer, especially those near retirement. At this educational workshop, you will learn how effective planning and timing can alter the outcome of your retirement. We will discuss current tax law, potential changes to tax law, effects of inflation and strategies to help you minimize your tax liability. We will also share case studies that will illustrate how to successfully navigate this complex topic and get you as close to "tax-free in retirement" as is possible.
Following 20 years as a Senior Corporate Executive, since 2012 Dave Weyner has worked with the Connecticut community with various financial and insurance planning needs. As Senior Associate, USA Financial and Tax Services, Mr. Weyner has also spoken at many seminars and workshops with the objective of helping community members better understand their planning options and strategies to enhance their retirement planning. Originally from New York, David attended Stonybrook University and has two grown children living in Philadelphia and New Orleans.
Explore art and science through stories and crafts in Exploration Storytime! This program is intended for children ages 3-7!
Greet the weekend with singing, dancing, and reading together! This program is intended for children ages 1-4.
Get a head start for 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten! Join us for a story and a craft based on the book! This program is intended for children ages 3-5.
Start your weekend right with a fun, interactive storytime! Sing, dance, read, and rhyme with us! This program is intended for children ages 1-4.
It's time to get creative! We supply the craft, you supply the imagination! Drop in anytime to do a fun craft in the children's area!
Want to have fun and make new friends? Join us for board games! This program is intended for kids ages 6-10 years old.
Shake your sillies out with this fun storytime! Sing, dance, jump, and read with us! This program is intended for children ages 1-4.
New parents can come to learn early literacy skills and bond with their baby! This program is intended for new parents and babies under the age of 1.
Monthly meeting of the Library Board. Please find the Agenda posted on our website and on the Town's website.
It’s time to snuggle up, put on your jammies and come to the library for storytime! Read a story and do a craft all while in your comfiest pajamas. Don’t forget to bring your favorite stuffie! This program is intended for children ages 3-7 years old!
Singing and rhyming is always fun! Enjoy books and songs while cuddled up together! This program is intended for children ages 1-4.
Join us for a knit and crochet get together. Work on your own project or help us make items for local charities. If you know how to knit and/or crochet but are stuck on a project or technique, or if you are just looking for someone to craft with, this is the group for you.
No registration required.
Get ready to read in this storytime! Work your way to 1000 books before Kindergarten and make fun crafts! This program is intended for children ages 3-5.