Children enjoy stories, songs and rhymes while their grownups wait in the Children’s Department.  Caregivers are encouraged to join the fun during craft time at the end of the class! Space is limited; please register beginning December 10.  Ages 3-5.

The Rows City Knitters, our adult drop-in knitting group, meet every Friday at 10am in the Meeting Room.  All skill levels welcome!  For more information, call Julie at (860) 889-2365, ext. 128.

Feeling a little lost with all the new technology?  Maybe even some of the old technology?  Our staff is ready to assist you with one-on-one instruction tailored to your specific need. Topics include basic computer skills, navigating the internet, e-mail, e-readers, and Microsoft Office.  Assistance will be provided by appointment only on Fridays, 10am - 1pm.  Please call 860-889-2365, ext. 100, for additional information or to make an appointment.  

Join us for this joyful movement class hosted by Eastern Connecticut Ballet.  This month’s theme is “Snowmen.” Hear a story around this theme and do 35 minutes of movement.  For ages 3 – 5.  Please register beginning December 17.

Emerson Theater Collaborative presents:  “Zora Neale Hurston and The Harlem Renaissance Readings” from noon to 2 p.m. Local artists will read the writings of Zora Neale Hurston as well as the works of other Harlem Renaissance writers, and also present original poetry and songs. We will pay tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr as well. Please join us for this memorable event! Free and open to the Public. Refreshments served.

Otis Library will be closed on Monday, January 21, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and a simple craft with your child! This program is age appropriate for your active two year old!   For age 2.  Space is limited; please register beginning December 10.

This series is generously sponsored by Guinan & Houle, LLP Attorneys at Law. 

Otis Library and Bank Square Books present a Delicious Discussions author luncheon with author Marie Benedict in celebration of her new book "The Only Woman in the Room." Tickets for this event are $45 and include an author talk and signing, a copy of the book and a buffet lunch at Michael Jordan's Steak House at Mohegan Sun.

This event requires pre-registration.  To register, call Julie at 860-889-2365 x128, or register online.  Delicious Discussions Author Series is a partnership between Otis Library, Bank Square Books and Michael Jordan's Steak House at Mohegan Sun.

Wednesdays, 5pm - 8pm in the Business Center 

Players of all ages and skill levels are invited to play chess every Wednesday from 5pm - 8pm.  Use one of our chess sets or bring your own.  No registration necessary.

Feeling a little lost with all the new technology?  Maybe even some of the old technology?  Our staff is ready to assist you with one-on-one instruction tailored to your specific need. Topics include basic computer skills, navigating the internet, e-mail, e-readers, and Microsoft Office.  Assistance will be provided by appointment only on Wednesdays, 5pm - 8pm.  Please call 860-889-2365, ext. 100, for additional information or to make an appointment.  

Children enjoy stories, songs and rhymes while their grownups wait in the Children’s Department.  Caregivers are encouraged to join the fun during craft time at the end of the class! Space is limited; please register beginning December 10.  Ages 3-5.

The Rows City Knitters, our adult drop-in knitting group, meet every Friday at 10am in the Meeting Room.  All skill levels welcome!  For more information, call Julie at (860) 889-2365, ext. 128.

Feeling a little lost with all the new technology?  Maybe even some of the old technology?  Our staff is ready to assist you with one-on-one instruction tailored to your specific need. Topics include basic computer skills, navigating the internet, e-mail, e-readers, and Microsoft Office.  Assistance will be provided by appointment only on Fridays, 10am - 1pm.  Please call 860-889-2365, ext. 100, for additional information or to make an appointment.  

Enjoy 30 minutes of traditional rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and other activities for the very young; then stay (or not) for a one-hour open playgroup. Older siblings are welcome to attend!  Ages newborn – 23 months. Drop-in.       

For grades 6-8. Come discuss Rapunzel's Revenge by Shannon and Dean Hale, illustrated by Nathan Hale. Join in activities related to the book! Pizza will be served.

Registration begins December 17. Please register below or call the Front Desk at 860-889-2365 ext. 100.  Pick up a copy of the book at the Front Desk.

About  Rapunzel's Revenge: "With its can-do heroine, witty dialogue and romantic ending, this graphic novel has something for nearly everybody.” -Publisher’s Weekly, starred review

Otis Library will be offering "Introduction to Yoga" classes for teens and adults on Monday evenings in January (except 1/21) and February (except 2/18) from 6pm to 7:15pm in the Millie and Martin Shapiro Community Room. These free classes will be presented by instructors from 'A Peace of Space' Yoga and Wellness Center.  Wear comfortable clothing; yoga mats will be available to borrow. No registration required. 

For more information, call (860) 889-2365, ext. 128.

Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and a simple craft with your child! This program is age appropriate for your active two year old!   For age 2.  Space is limited; please register beginning December 10.

Wednesdays, 5pm - 8pm in the Business Center 

Players of all ages and skill levels are invited to play chess every Wednesday from 5pm - 8pm.  Use one of our chess sets or bring your own.  No registration necessary.

Feeling a little lost with all the new technology?  Maybe even some of the old technology?  Our staff is ready to assist you with one-on-one instruction tailored to your specific need. Topics include basic computer skills, navigating the internet, e-mail, e-readers, and Microsoft Office.  Assistance will be provided by appointment only on Wednesdays, 5pm - 8pm.  Please call 860-889-2365, ext. 100, for additional information or to make an appointment.  

Children enjoy stories, songs and rhymes while their grownups wait in the Children’s Department.  Caregivers are encouraged to join the fun during craft time at the end of the class! Space is limited; please register beginning December 10.  Ages 3-5.

Enjoy 30 minutes of traditional rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and other activities for the very young; then stay (or not) for a half-hour open playgroup. This is a great opportunity for working parents to enjoy this weekend program! Older siblings are welcome to attend!  Ages newborn – 23 months. Drop-in.  Today is “Take Your Child to the Library Day,” so please join us!   

Celebrate “Take Your Child to the Library Day” by visiting the library and making a wonderful outer space decoration!  No registration required.  For all ages.  Program will take place in the Children’s Department.

We’re celebrating “Take Your Child To The Library Day” with this amazing family magic show!  Rich Rothstein makes magic easy and fun for the whole family!  Please join us; no registration required.  For all ages.

Enjoy 30 minutes of traditional rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and other activities for the very young; then stay (or not) for a one-hour open playgroup. Older siblings are welcome to attend!  Ages newborn – 23 months. Drop-in.       

Otis Library will be offering "Introduction to Yoga" classes for teens and adults on Monday evenings in January (except 1/21) and February (except 2/18) from 6pm to 7:15pm in the Millie and Martin Shapiro Community Room. These free classes will be presented by instructors from 'A Peace of Space' Yoga and Wellness Center.  Wear comfortable clothing; yoga mats will be available to borrow. No registration required. 

For more information, call (860) 889-2365, ext. 128.

Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and a simple craft with your child! This program is age appropriate for your active two year old!   For age 2.  Space is limited; please register beginning December 10.

Children enjoy stories, songs and rhymes while their grownups wait in the Children’s Department.  Caregivers are encouraged to join the fun during craft time at the end of the class! Space is limited; please register beginning December 10.  Ages 3-5.

Enjoy making a cool stand-up Valentine to keep or give away! No registration required.  For all ages.  Program will take place in the Children’s Department.

Enjoy 30 minutes of traditional rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and other activities for the very young; then stay (or not) for a one-hour open playgroup. Older siblings are welcome to attend!  Ages newborn – 23 months. Drop-in.       

For grades 3-5. Come discuss Fortunately, the Milk by Neil Gaiman. Join in activities related to the book!  Pizza will be served.

Registration begins January 14. Please register below or call the Children’s Desk at 860-889-2365 ext. 114. Pick up a copy of the book at the Front Desk. 

About Fortunately, the Milk:  “Returning from the store in time for breakfast can be tricky when you’re facing vengeful aliens, volcanic sacrifices, and a time-traveling stegosaurus... Hang on to that milk!”

Otis Library will be offering "Introduction to Yoga" classes for teens and adults on Monday evenings in January (except 1/21) and February (except 2/18) from 6pm to 7:15pm in the Millie and Martin Shapiro Community Room. These free classes will be presented by instructors from 'A Peace of Space' Yoga and Wellness Center.  Wear comfortable clothing; yoga mats will be available to borrow. No registration required. 

For more information, call (860) 889-2365, ext. 128.

Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and a simple craft with your child! This program is age appropriate for your active two year old!   For age 2.  Space is limited; please register beginning December 10.

This series is generously sponsored by Guinan & Houle, LLP Attorneys at Law.

Otis Library and Bank Square Books present a Delicious Discussions author luncheon with author Megan Collins in celebration of her new book The Winter Sister.  Tickets for this event are $45 and include an author talk and signing, a copy of the book and a buffet lunch at Michael Jordan's Steak House at Mohegan Sun.

This event requires pre-registration.  To register, call Julie at 860-889-2365, x128.  Delicious Discussions Author Series is a partnership between Otis Library, Bank Square Books and Michael Jordan's Steak House at Mohegan Sun.  

About The Winter Sister:  In this spellbinding and suspenseful debut, a young woman haunted by the past returns home to care for her ailing mother and begins to dig deeper into her sister’s unsolved murder.

Are you looking to start your own business but don't know where to begin?  Do you need help writing a business plan?  What if you own a business but need advice on marketing?  Jill Fritzsche, Community Manager at Norwich Community Development Corporation, will be in the Business Center at Otis Library the second Wednesday of every month from 10:30am - 12:30pm to answer your questions.  Drop in; no appointment necessary.  This is a free program.  For more information, call Julie at 860-889-2365, ext. 128.

Otis Libary invites you to the Changing Minds Book Club, a monthly book discussion group focused on topics including mental health, substance abuse, the autism spectrum and family involvement in recovery.  Join us for great conversation and refreshments!

This month we will be discussing "Rabbit: The Autobiography of Ms. Pat" by Patricia Williams.  Copies of the book are available to borrow at the Front Desk.  No registration is required.

Visit and read to our very favorite therapy pug, Bella.  No registration required.  Courtesy of Ms. Pepin – thank you!  All ages.

Learn about this beautiful art from Africa and wear your style home.  Presented by artist LaShawn Cunningham.  Please register beginning January 28.  For teens.  Program will take place in the Children’s Department. 

Learn about this beautiful art from Africa and wear your style home.  Presented by artist LaShawn Cunningham.  Please register beginning January 28.  For teens and adults.  Program will take place in the Young Adult Department. 

Children enjoy stories, songs and rhymes while their grownups wait in the Children’s Department.  Caregivers are encouraged to join the fun during craft time at the end of the class! Space is limited; please register beginning February 11.  Ages 3-5.

We will read a variety of classic works, from the ancient to the modern, and meet four times a year in various locations around the City.  February's discussion is on Ethan Frome by Edith Wharton.  Meet us at the Caddy Shack Cafe, 685 New London Turnpike, Norwich.  To register, call Julie at 860-889-2365, ext. 128.  

Build structures using a variety of materials in the Children’s Room.  No registration required.  For grades K - 8.

Enjoy 30 minutes of traditional rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and other activities for the very young; then stay (or not) for a one-hour open playgroup. Older siblings are welcome to attend!  Ages newborn – 23 months. Drop-in.       

For grades 6-8. Come discuss Newsprints by Ru Xu. Join in activities related to the book! Pizza will be served.

Registration begins January 28. Please register below or call the Front Desk at 860-889-2365 ext. 100. Pick up a copy of the book at the Front Desk.

About Newsprints: “Blue is an orphan who disguises herself as a newsboy. There's a war going on, and girls are expected to help the struggling economy by selling cookies. But Blue loves living and working at the Bugle, the only paper in town that tells the truth. And what's printed in the newspapers now matters more than ever.”

Otis Library will be offering "Introduction to Yoga" classes for teens and adults on Monday evenings in January (except 1/21) and February (except 2/18) from 6pm to 7:15pm in the Millie and Martin Shapiro Community Room. These free classes will be presented by instructors from 'A Peace of Space' Yoga and Wellness Center.  Wear comfortable clothing; yoga mats will be available to borrow. No registration required. 

For more information, call (860) 889-2365, ext. 128.

Enjoy 30 minutes of traditional rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and other activities for the very young; then stay (or not) for a half-hour open playgroup. This is a great opportunity for working parents to enjoy this weekend program! Older siblings are welcome to attend!  Ages newborn – 23 months. Drop-in.       

Enjoy 30 minutes of traditional rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and other activities for the very young; then stay (or not) for a one-hour open playgroup. Older siblings are welcome to attend!  Ages newborn – 23 months. Drop-in.       

Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and a simple craft with your child! This program is age appropriate for your active two year old!  For age 2.  Space is limited; please register beginning February 11.

Children enjoy stories, songs and rhymes while their grownups wait in the Children’s Department.  Caregivers are encouraged to join the fun during craft time at the end of the class! Space is limited; please register beginning February 11.  Ages 3-5.

Enjoy 30 minutes of traditional rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and other activities for the very young; then stay (or not) for a one-hour open playgroup. Older siblings are welcome to attend!  Ages newborn – 23 months. Drop-in.       

Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and a simple craft with your child! This program is age appropriate for your active two year old!  For age 2.  Space is limited; please register beginning February 11.

Children enjoy stories, songs and rhymes while their grownups wait in the Children’s Department.  Caregivers are encouraged to join the fun during craft time at the end of the class! Space is limited; please register beginning February 11.  Ages 3-5.

Celebrate the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day with a special performance of Irish dance demonstrated by the Gray School of Irish Dance.  No registration required.  For all ages.  Program will take place in the Story Room.

Visit and read to our very favorite therapy pug, Bella.  No registration required.  Courtesy of Ms. Pepin – thank you!  All ages.

Enjoy 30 minutes of traditional rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and other activities for the very young; then stay (or not) for a one-hour open playgroup. Older siblings are welcome to attend!  Ages newborn – 23 months. Drop-in.       

For grades 3-5. Come discuss Bolivar by Sean Rubin. Join in activities related to the book! Pizza will be served.

Registration begins February 11. Please register below or call the Children’s Desk at 860-889-2365 ext. 114. Pick up a copy of the book at the Front Desk. 

About Bolivar: “No one but Sybil sees that Bolivar is a Dinosaur… Everyone is so busy going about their days in the busy streets of New York City that they don’t notice Bolivar. They don’t notice his odd height, his tiny arms, or his long tail. Sybil knows that there is something off!”

Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and a simple craft with your child! This program is age appropriate for your active two year old!  For age 2.  Space is limited; please register beginning February 11.

Children enjoy stories, songs and rhymes while their grownups wait in the Children’s Department.  Caregivers are encouraged to join the fun during craft time at the end of the class! Space is limited; please register beginning February 11.  Ages 3-5.

Spring is finally here!  Join us for this joyful movement class with instructor Christine Finch of Eastern Connecticut Ballet.  This month’s theme is “Flowers & Insects.” Hear a story around this theme and do 35 minutes of movement.  For girls & boys ages 3 – 5!  Please register beginning March 4.

Enjoy 30 minutes of traditional rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and other activities for the very young; then stay (or not) for a one-hour open playgroup. Older siblings are welcome to attend!  Ages newborn – 23 months. Drop-in.       

For grades 6-8. Come discuss Ungifted by Gordon Korman. Join in activities related to the book! Pizza will be served.

Registration begins February 25. Please register below or call the Front Desk at 860-889-2365 ext. 100. Pick up a copy of the book at the Front Desk. 

About Ungifted: “The word gifted has never been applied to Donovan Curtis. When the troublemaker pulls a major prank at his middle school, he thinks he’s finally gone too far. But instead of getting into trouble, Donovan is sent to the Academy of Scholastic Distinction for gifted and talented students…”

Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and a simple craft with your child! This program is age appropriate for your active two year old!  For age 2.  Space is limited; please register beginning February 11.

Children enjoy stories, songs and rhymes while their grownups wait in the Children’s Department.  Caregivers are encouraged to join the fun during craft time at the end of the class! Space is limited; please register beginning February 11.  Ages 3-5.

Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and a simple craft with your child! This program is age appropriate for your active two year old!  For age 2.  Space is limited; please register beginning February 11.

Children enjoy stories, songs and rhymes while their grownups wait in the Children’s Department.  Caregivers are encouraged to join the fun during craft time at the end of the class! Space is limited; please register beginning February 11.  Ages 3-5.

Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and a simple craft with your child! This program is age appropriate for your active two year old!  For age 2.  Space is limited; please register beginning February 11.

Children enjoy stories, songs and rhymes while their grownups wait in the Children’s Department.  Caregivers are encouraged to join the fun during craft time at the end of the class! Space is limited; please register beginning February 11.  Ages 3-5.

Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and a simple craft with your child! This program is age appropriate for your active two year old!  For age 2.  Space is limited; please register beginning February 11.

Children enjoy stories, songs and rhymes while their grownups wait in the Children’s Department.  Caregivers are encouraged to join the fun during craft time at the end of the class! Space is limited; please register beginning February 11.  Ages 3-5.

Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and a simple craft with your child! This program is age appropriate for your active two year old!  For age 2.  Space is limited; please register beginning February 11.

Children enjoy stories, songs and rhymes while their grownups wait in the Children’s Department.  Caregivers are encouraged to join the fun during craft time at the end of the class! Space is limited; please register beginning February 11.  Ages 3-5.

Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and a simple craft with your child! This program is age appropriate for your active two year old!  For age 2.  Space is limited; please register beginning February 11.

Children enjoy stories, songs and rhymes while their grownups wait in the Children’s Department.  Caregivers are encouraged to join the fun during craft time at the end of the class! Space is limited; please register beginning February 11.  Ages 3-5.