The Friends of Storrs Library Annual Book Sale is back! Please help The Friends stock the sale by donating your gently used books. The Friends of Storrs Library will accept donations from September 17 until October 5 for the upcoming Book Sale, which will run from October 7-October 9 at the Community House.
Donations accepted include gently used books, as well as puzzles with complete pieces. Donations can be dropped off at the Community House Monday-Friday from 8-4. Drive-by donation days are Saturdays, September 17, 24 and October 1. Please note The Friends cannot accept textbooks, dictionaries, encyclopedias, out-of-date travel guides, or dusty, torn or moldy books.
To learn more about The Friends of Storrs Library or to become a member, please visit http://www.friendsofstorrslibrary.org/index.html.
The Friends of Storrs Library Annual Book Sale is back! Please help The Friends stock the sale by donating your gently used books. The Friends of Storrs Library will accept donations from September 17 until October 5 for the upcoming Book Sale, which will run from October 7-October 9 at the Community House.
Donations accepted include gently used books, as well as puzzles with complete pieces. Donations can be dropped off at the Community House Monday-Friday from 8-4. Drive-by donation days are Saturdays, September 17, 24 and October 1. Please note The Friends cannot accept textbooks, dictionaries, encyclopedias, out-of-date travel guides, or dusty, torn or moldy books.
To learn more about The Friends of Storrs Library or to become a member, please visit http://www.friendsofstorrslibrary.org/index.html.
You're invited to join the Weekly Writing Group!
The Writers Group is a welcoming place to share and grow as a writer while being listened to and supported. Each week members share a page or two of their writing from that week and then join in a ten minutes writing exercise with sharing and discussion afterwards.
The Writers Group meets every Monday at 9:30 am on the second floor of the library. This group is intended for adults.
You're invited to join the Weekly Writing Group!
The Writers Group is a welcoming place to share and grow as a writer while being listened to and supported. Each week members share a page or two of their writing from that week and then join in a ten minutes writing exercise with sharing and discussion afterwards.
The Writers Group meets every Monday at 9:30 am on the second floor of the library. This group is intended for adults.
Pathways for Parents CFCE presents Newbies at Storrs Library. Participants in this group will receive developmental milestone information, ways to engage in floor time play, resources, and opportunities to connect to other caregivers of children this age. Newbies is targeted for ages birth-15 months old.
This program is sponsored by Pathways for Parents. Pathways for Parents is funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.
Pathways for Parents CFCE presents Newbies at Storrs Library. Participants in this group will receive developmental milestone information, ways to engage in floor time play, resources, and opportunities to connect to other caregivers of children this age. Newbies is targeted for ages birth-15 months old.
This program is sponsored by Pathways for Parents. Pathways for Parents is funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.
Bernie the Therapy Dog is coming back to Storrs library! Bernie, a gentle and patient pup loves to listen to books and will follow along while you read. You can bring a book or two from home, or borrow one of Storrs Library's picture books to read aloud.
Sign up for a time slot to read with your new pet pal. Space is limited. Bernie is attended by his trainer Susan. All ages welcome.
Bernie the Therapy Dog is coming back to Storrs library! Bernie, a gentle and patient pup loves to listen to books and will follow along while you read. You can bring a book or two from home, or borrow one of Storrs Library's picture books to read aloud.
Sign up for a time slot to read with your new pet pal. Space is limited. Bernie is attended by his trainer Susan. All ages welcome.
Join Pathways for Parents CFCE for Grow Play Learn at Storrs Library. This group will include a storytime curriculum, fun play activities and the Ages and Stages Questionnaire. This program is geared for children up through age five with a caregiver.
This program is sponsored by Pathways for Parents. Pathways for Parents is funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.
Join Pathways for Parents CFCE for Grow Play Learn at Storrs Library. This group will include a storytime curriculum, fun play activities and the Ages and Stages Questionnaire. This program is geared for children up through age five with a caregiver.
This program is sponsored by Pathways for Parents. Pathways for Parents is funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.
Interested in playing Mahjong regularly? Join us at Storrs library on the last Wednesday of every month! This is a non instructional game, please bring your 2022 card. Interested in playing Mahjong regularly? Join us at Storrs library on the last Wednesday of every month! This is a non instructional game, please bring your 2022 card. 
In this talk, HANSON will share verses on old stones in Longmeadow and discuss their sources, including Scripture, hymnody, poetry, and original poetry composed. The talk will consider how 18th c. Longmeadow residents might have accessed the source texts and incorporated them into their spiritual lives and what these early New Englanders’ very personal choices of memorial verse tell us about their attitudes towards life, death, and eternity.In this talk, HANSON will share verses on old stones in Longmeadow and discuss their sources, including Scripture, hymnody, poetry, and original poetry composed. The talk will consider how 18th c. Longmeadow residents might have accessed the source texts and incorporated them into their spiritual lives and what these early New Englanders’ very personal choices of memorial verse tell us about their attitudes towards life, death, and eternity.
A lapsit storytime for children ages 12 to 24 months with their caregiver. Children will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and free play, with an emphasis on repetition and social interaction.
A lapsit storytime for children ages 12 to 24 months with their caregiver. Children will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and free play, with an emphasis on repetition and social interaction.
Join Rob Humberston as he leads us through a course on music appreciation. Over four weeks in September you will learn the fundamentals of music theory, and then follow music's development from the medieval period right up to the beginning of the Baroque Era. Join Rob Humberston as he leads us through a course on music appreciation. Over four weeks in September you will learn the fundamentals of music theory, and then follow music's development from the medieval period right up to the beginning of the Baroque Era. 
Children in grades 3-5 are invited to join us and use their creativity to solve problems for fairy tale characters. Can you design a way for Rapunzel to escape her tower? Registration is required and limited.
Children in grades 3-5 are invited to join us and use their creativity to solve problems for fairy tale characters. Can you design a way for Rapunzel to escape her tower? Registration is required and limited.
Local author Gail Olmsted is here to talk about her SIXTH book, Miranda Writes, aLocal author Gail Olmsted is here to talk about her SIXTH book, Miranda Writes, a
A circle storytime for children ages 2-3 years with their caregiver. Children will listen to stories, sing songs, dance, and enjoy hands-on fun with art or manipulatives.
A circle storytime for children ages 2-3 years with their caregiver. Children will listen to stories, sing songs, dance, and enjoy hands-on fun with art or manipulatives.
During the month of October, Storrs Library presents the photography of Josephine Gerweck. Her photography features common birds at the Longmeadow swamps. Josephine's photographs will be on display in the Betty Ann Low Meeting Room. Come to the library to view this exhibit anytime the room is not in use.During the month of October, Storrs Library presents the photography of Josephine Gerweck. Her photography features common birds at the Longmeadow swamps. Josephine's photographs will be on display in the Betty Ann Low Meeting Room. Come to the library to view this exhibit anytime the room is not in use.
Children in kindergarten and older are invited to join us for a storytime and LEGO building experience. Design and build a structure, then name it and display it!
Children in kindergarten and older are invited to join us for a storytime and LEGO building experience. Design and build a structure, then name it and display it!
You're invited to join the Weekly Writing Group!
The Writers Group is a welcoming place to share and grow as a writer while being listened to and supported. Each week members share a page or two of their writing from that week and then join in a ten minutes writing exercise with sharing and discussion afterwards.
The Writers Group meets every Monday at 9:30 am on the second floor of the library. This group is intended for adults.
You're invited to join the Weekly Writing Group!
The Writers Group is a welcoming place to share and grow as a writer while being listened to and supported. Each week members share a page or two of their writing from that week and then join in a ten minutes writing exercise with sharing and discussion afterwards.
The Writers Group meets every Monday at 9:30 am on the second floor of the library. This group is intended for adults.
On the first and third Monday of the month residents of Emerson Manor can swing by the courtyard next to the office and check out books, magazines, books on CD, and DVDs. On the first and third Monday of the month residents of Emerson Manor can swing by the courtyard next to the office and check out books, magazines, books on CD, and DVDs. 
A storytime for children ages 3-5 years with their caregiver. Children will enjoy stories, move and groove to music, and enjoy arts and crafts.
A storytime for children ages 3-5 years with their caregiver. Children will enjoy stories, move and groove to music, and enjoy arts and crafts.
All skill levels are welcome for chess and a challenge! Chess instructors will provide help for beginners and more advanced players will get tips to sharpen their game. Registration is required and space is limited.
All skill levels are welcome for chess and a challenge! Chess instructors will provide help for beginners and more advanced players will get tips to sharpen their game. Registration is required and space is limited.
A circle storytime for children ages 2-3 years with their caregiver. Children will listen to stories, sing songs, dance, and enjoy hands-on fun with art or manipulatives.
A circle storytime for children ages 2-3 years with their caregiver. Children will listen to stories, sing songs, dance, and enjoy hands-on fun with art or manipulatives.
Pathways for Parents CFCE presents Newbies at Storrs Library. Participants in this group will receive developmental milestone information, ways to engage in floor time play, resources, and opportunities to connect to other caregivers of children this age. Newbies is targeted for ages birth-15 months old.
This program is sponsored by Pathways for Parents. Pathways for Parents is funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.
Pathways for Parents CFCE presents Newbies at Storrs Library. Participants in this group will receive developmental milestone information, ways to engage in floor time play, resources, and opportunities to connect to other caregivers of children this age. Newbies is targeted for ages birth-15 months old.
This program is sponsored by Pathways for Parents. Pathways for Parents is funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.
Join members of the Adult Center Book Club on the first Tuesday of every month.
Join members of the Adult Center Book Club on the first Tuesday of every month.
Calling all crafty kids! Join the Storrs Library for a fun DIY craft session. Let your creativity run wild with all of our craft supplies. Kids under seven will need help from a caregiver. Please register.
Calling all crafty kids! Join the Storrs Library for a fun DIY craft session. Let your creativity run wild with all of our craft supplies. Kids under seven will need help from a caregiver. Please register.
Our donation drive this month is to help fill the 250+ college care packages Rise Above sends to MA Foster Care children who are pursuing higher education goals. Come learn about the organization Rise Above and all of the amazing things they are doing and create some "Words of Encouragement" notes to include in the college care packages!
Our donation drive this month is to help fill the 250+ college care packages Rise Above sends to MA Foster Care children who are pursuing higher education goals. Come learn about the organization Rise Above and all of the amazing things they are doing and create some "Words of Encouragement" notes to include in the college care packages!
Terry Pratchett was a prolific author who is especially well known for his books about a fictional world called Discworld. These 41 books have a cult like following because of their fun witty commentary on society and its many foibles. Whether you've read all of the books or you've never read them before join us on the first Wednesday of every month as we start working our way through them all!Terry Pratchett was a prolific author who is especially well known for his books about a fictional world called Discworld. These 41 books have a cult like following because of their fun witty commentary on society and its many foibles. Whether you've read all of the books or you've never read them before join us on the first Wednesday of every month as we start working our way through them all!
A lapsit storytime for children ages 12 to 24 months with their caregiver. Children will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and free play, with an emphasis on repetition and social interaction.
A lapsit storytime for children ages 12 to 24 months with their caregiver. Children will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and free play, with an emphasis on repetition and social interaction.
Build and explore in your own world or work together to build our community world at Minecraft Mania! Patrons may bring their own tablets if they wish. iPads will be available for use in the program.
Build and explore in your own world or work together to build our community world at Minecraft Mania! Patrons may bring their own tablets if they wish. iPads will be available for use in the program.
Since the early 1980s, Peter Blanchette has been known around the world as the inventor of the 11-string archguitar. Archguitar Duo’s rapturous performances and recordings of internationally acclaimed arrangements and compositions span from the medieval, renaissance, and baroque music, to World Music, New Music, Pop Music, and his own original pieces. Blanchette welcomes back Spanish guitarist Mané Larregla, to perform masterpieces arranged during the Covid pandemic, which they have just released as an album entitled, “The Big Sound / El Gran Sonido.” - music of J.S. Bach, Domenico Scarlatti, John Dowland, Pierre Attaingnant, and more.Since the early 1980s, Peter Blanchette has been known around the world as the inventor of the 11-string archguitar. Archguitar Duo’s rapturous performances and recordings of internationally acclaimed arrangements and compositions span from the medieval, renaissance, and baroque music, to World Music, New Music, Pop Music, and his own original pieces. Blanchette welcomes back Spanish guitarist Mané Larregla, to perform masterpieces arranged during the Covid pandemic, which they have just released as an album entitled, “The Big Sound / El Gran Sonido.” - music of J.S. Bach, Domenico Scarlatti, John Dowland, Pierre Attaingnant, and more.
An introductory storytime for babies 0-12 months old with their caregiver. Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces. You'll hear some old favorites and some exciting new tales and tunes.
An introductory storytime for babies 0-12 months old with their caregiver. Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces. You'll hear some old favorites and some exciting new tales and tunes.
Come shop the Friends of Storrs Library Book Sale and fill your home library! The Friends of Storrs Library Annual Book Sale is from 10 am-5 pm at the Community House. Hardcover books are $2 each, paperbacks are $1 each, and puzzles range from $2-$5 each. Proceeds from the sale benefit the Richard Salter Storrs Library to enhance the collection and support programming.
Visit The Friends of Storrs Library at https://www.friendsofstorrslibrary.org/index.html to learn about membership.
Come shop the Friends of Storrs Library Book Sale and fill your home library! The Friends of Storrs Library Annual Book Sale is from 10 am-5 pm at the Community House. Hardcover books are $2 each, paperbacks are $1 each, and puzzles range from $2-$5 each. Proceeds from the sale benefit the Richard Salter Storrs Library to enhance the collection and support programming.
Visit The Friends of Storrs Library at https://www.friendsofstorrslibrary.org/index.html to learn about membership.
"A celebration of Community Spirit and Heritage!""A celebration of Community Spirit and Heritage!"
Join us for the first ever UNICO Fall Fun Run & 5k! As part of the Long Meddowe Fall Festival, the 5k will begin at 8:00 in front of the Library. The Fun Run will take place on the North Green. Proceeds will go to benefit the Storrs Library and Longmeadow UNICO.Join us for the first ever UNICO Fall Fun Run & 5k! As part of the Long Meddowe Fall Festival, the 5k will begin at 8:00 in front of the Library. The Fun Run will take place on the North Green. Proceeds will go to benefit the Storrs Library and Longmeadow UNICO.
Join the Long Meddowe Fall Festival Parade and march with the Library. Meet at St. Mary's Church parking lot at 9:15. Parade begins at 9:30.
Join the Long Meddowe Fall Festival Parade and march with the Library. Meet at St. Mary's Church parking lot at 9:15. Parade begins at 9:30.
Writers in grades 5-9 are welcome to join our monthly writing club. Each session will have writing prompts to get your creative juices flowing, and then we'll practice sharing our stories and giving each other positive feedback. The sessions are led by a real, live children's book author. All words welcome here!
Writers in grades 5-9 are welcome to join our monthly writing club. Each session will have writing prompts to get your creative juices flowing, and then we'll practice sharing our stories and giving each other positive feedback. The sessions are led by a real, live children's book author. All words welcome here!
Drop by front lawn of the library during the Long Meddowe Fall Festival for lawn games and crafts!
Drop by front lawn of the library during the Long Meddowe Fall Festival for lawn games and crafts!
Come check out the Book Bike at the Long Meddowe Fall Festival Sunday, October 9. Fun begins at 10am!
Stories and Songs at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm.
Come check out the Book Bike at the Long Meddowe Fall Festival Sunday, October 9. Fun begins at 10am!
Stories and Songs at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm.
Storrs Library is closed Monday, October 10th for Indigenous Peoples' Day.Storrs Library is closed Monday, October 10th for Indigenous Peoples' Day.
A circle storytime for children ages 2-3 years with their caregiver. Children will listen to stories, sing songs, dance, and enjoy hands-on fun with art or manipulatives.
A circle storytime for children ages 2-3 years with their caregiver. Children will listen to stories, sing songs, dance, and enjoy hands-on fun with art or manipulatives.
Pathways for Parents CFCE presents Newbies at Storrs Library. Participants in this group will receive developmental milestone information, ways to engage in floor time play, resources, and opportunities to connect to other caregivers of children this age. Newbies is targeted for ages birth-15 months old.
This program is sponsored by Pathways for Parents. Pathways for Parents is funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.
Pathways for Parents CFCE presents Newbies at Storrs Library. Participants in this group will receive developmental milestone information, ways to engage in floor time play, resources, and opportunities to connect to other caregivers of children this age. Newbies is targeted for ages birth-15 months old.
This program is sponsored by Pathways for Parents. Pathways for Parents is funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.
October's book selection is The Lincoln Highway by Amor TowlesThe Lincoln Highway is a fast paced and reflective adventure story centered on three young men from disparate backgrounds, whose incarceration together in a juvenile detention center brings them together on the outside where conflicting motives and moralities set them on a course for collision across the United State
October's book selection is The Lincoln Highway by Amor TowlesThe Lincoln Highway is a fast paced and reflective adventure story centered on three young men from disparate backgrounds, whose incarceration together in a juvenile detention center brings them together on the outside where conflicting motives and moralities set them on a course for collision across the United State
Lucky the Therapy Dog is coming back to Storrs library! Lucky, a gentle and patient pup loves to listen to books and will follow along while you read. You can bring a book or two from home, or borrow one of Storrs Library's picture books to read aloud. Register for a fifteen-minute time slot. Lucky is attended by his trainer Mary. All ages welcome.
Lucky the Therapy Dog is coming back to Storrs library! Lucky, a gentle and patient pup loves to listen to books and will follow along while you read. You can bring a book or two from home, or borrow one of Storrs Library's picture books to read aloud. Register for a fifteen-minute time slot. Lucky is attended by his trainer Mary. All ages welcome.
Jennifer Brunton, Ph.D. is the co-author, with Jenna Gensic, M.A., of The #ActuallyAutistic Guide to Advocacy: Step-by-Step Advice on How to Ally and Speak Up with Autistic People and the Autism Community. The #ActuallyAutistic Guide takes an in-depth look at the key elements of effective, respectful, inclusive advocacy and allyship. Every topic was chosen, shaped, and informed by #ActuallyAutistic perspectives. Jennifer Brunton, Ph.D. is the co-author, with Jenna Gensic, M.A., of The #ActuallyAutistic Guide to Advocacy: Step-by-Step Advice on How to Ally and Speak Up with Autistic People and the Autism Community. The #ActuallyAutistic Guide takes an in-depth look at the key elements of effective, respectful, inclusive advocacy and allyship. Every topic was chosen, shaped, and informed by #ActuallyAutistic perspectives. 
Join Pathways for Parents CFCE for Grow Play Learn at Storrs Library. This group will include a storytime curriculum, fun play activities and the Ages and Stages Questionnaire. This program is geared for children up through age five with a caregiver.
This program is sponsored by Pathways for Parents. Pathways for Parents is funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.
Join Pathways for Parents CFCE for Grow Play Learn at Storrs Library. This group will include a storytime curriculum, fun play activities and the Ages and Stages Questionnaire. This program is geared for children up through age five with a caregiver.
This program is sponsored by Pathways for Parents. Pathways for Parents is funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.
Children in grades K-2 are invited to join us and use their creativity to solve problems for fairy tale characters. Can you design a house for the three little pigs? Registration is required and limited.
Children in grades K-2 are invited to join us and use their creativity to solve problems for fairy tale characters. Can you design a house for the three little pigs? Registration is required and limited.
Do you use LinkedIn? Could you be using it more effectively? Join us and Bay Path University's Sullivan Career and Life Planning Center to learn all the tricks to using LinkedIn to achieve your career goals!Do you use LinkedIn? Could you be using it more effectively? Join us and Bay Path University's Sullivan Career and Life Planning Center to learn all the tricks to using LinkedIn to achieve your career goals!
Storrs Library invites you to join us as Ron Feuchs and Jackie Tepper, partners at Stand Out for College, LLC., walk us through the changes in the college admissions landscape this year for Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors.
We will discuss current college admissions trends, the importance of researching and visiting colleges to find schools that can be a good fit for your child, a timeline and other action steps that can be taken to make this school year productive and help reduce the stress around the college admissions process. We will also discuss the importance of community service and how it can help a student to stand out from other applicants.
Make sure to register in advance to receive the Zoom link.
Storrs Library invites you to join us as Ron Feuchs and Jackie Tepper, partners at Stand Out for College, LLC., walk us through the changes in the college admissions landscape this year for Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors.
We will discuss current college admissions trends, the importance of researching and visiting colleges to find schools that can be a good fit for your child, a timeline and other action steps that can be taken to make this school year productive and help reduce the stress around the college admissions process. We will also discuss the importance of community service and how it can help a student to stand out from other applicants.
Make sure to register in advance to receive the Zoom link.
A lapsit storytime for children ages 12 to 24 months with their caregiver. Children will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and free play, with an emphasis on repetition and social interaction.
A lapsit storytime for children ages 12 to 24 months with their caregiver. Children will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and free play, with an emphasis on repetition and social interaction.
In this dynamic music program, we will introduce and experience music from various cultures such as: Latin/Spanish, Native American, South African, Jazz/Blues and Asian Cultural Music. We will explore musical genres by singing, moving and playing instruments as well as teaching traditional games, songs, and books from specific cultural traditions. When children listen, dance and sing to music from diverse cultures, they also gain knowledge about diversity, tolerance, cultural understanding, and learn valuable lessons, while enjoying fun, multicultural music!
This program is supported by a grant from the Longmeadow Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency, as well as by Pathways for Parents, funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.
In this dynamic music program, we will introduce and experience music from various cultures such as: Latin/Spanish, Native American, South African, Jazz/Blues and Asian Cultural Music. We will explore musical genres by singing, moving and playing instruments as well as teaching traditional games, songs, and books from specific cultural traditions. When children listen, dance and sing to music from diverse cultures, they also gain knowledge about diversity, tolerance, cultural understanding, and learn valuable lessons, while enjoying fun, multicultural music!
This program is supported by a grant from the Longmeadow Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency, as well as by Pathways for Parents, funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.
Come learn the basics of using a sewing machine. The Library owns many sewing machines so you do not have to bring one, but if you own a machine that you do not know how to use, feel free to bring it.Come learn the basics of using a sewing machine. The Library owns many sewing machines so you do not have to bring one, but if you own a machine that you do not know how to use, feel free to bring it.
An introductory storytime for babies 0-12 months old with their caregiver. Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces. You'll hear some old favorites and some exciting new tales and tunes.
An introductory storytime for babies 0-12 months old with their caregiver. Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces. You'll hear some old favorites and some exciting new tales and tunes.
Teens are invited to join us on the front lawn to celebrate the season with a screening of Halloweentown. Please bring your own lawn chair or mat to sit on, and a blanket to bundle up. Come in costume if you're feeling festive and candy will be handed out by Storrs Staff!
Registration is required in advance, as space is limited. If there is inclement weather, the movie may be moved inside.
About the movie from CW/Mars: "Thanks to a visit from Grandmother Aggie, Marnie and her family's tradition of ignoring the Halloween holiday are about to change in the extreme. It seems that Marnie's mother Gwen has been hiding a big secret from her three children--all of them possess supernatural powers."
Teens are invited to join us on the front lawn to celebrate the season with a screening of Halloweentown. Please bring your own lawn chair or mat to sit on, and a blanket to bundle up. Come in costume if you're feeling festive and candy will be handed out by Storrs Staff!
Registration is required in advance, as space is limited. If there is inclement weather, the movie may be moved inside.
About the movie from CW/Mars: "Thanks to a visit from Grandmother Aggie, Marnie and her family's tradition of ignoring the Halloween holiday are about to change in the extreme. It seems that Marnie's mother Gwen has been hiding a big secret from her three children--all of them possess supernatural powers."
Each month, for six months, we will look at a contemporary woman writer in translation. This month's selection is The Dangers of Smoking in Bed by Mariana ENRIQUEZ (Argentina). Together we will examine various themes in these works, such as motherhood, trauma, and female friendships. We will also look into the culture of each piece of literature and how the authors use their work to engage with their respective cultural climates. Finally, we will discuss the art of translation and its impact on our reading experiences.Each month, for six months, we will look at a contemporary woman writer in translation. This month's selection is The Dangers of Smoking in Bed by Mariana ENRIQUEZ (Argentina). Together we will examine various themes in these works, such as motherhood, trauma, and female friendships. We will also look into the culture of each piece of literature and how the authors use their work to engage with their respective cultural climates. Finally, we will discuss the art of translation and its impact on our reading experiences.
Join local author and artist Josephine Gerweck on the front lawn for a reading of Jo's Book of Birds and stay for bird crafts. This program is fun for children of all ages, with a caregiver. After the program, stroll around and enjoy the book again with the Storrs Library StoryWalk.Join local author and artist Josephine Gerweck on the front lawn for a reading of Jo's Book of Birds and stay for bird crafts. This program is fun for children of all ages, with a caregiver. After the program, stroll around and enjoy the book again with the Storrs Library StoryWalk.
You're invited to join the Weekly Writing Group!
The Writers Group is a welcoming place to share and grow as a writer while being listened to and supported. Each week members share a page or two of their writing from that week and then join in a ten minutes writing exercise with sharing and discussion afterwards.
The Writers Group meets every Monday at 9:30 am on the second floor of the library. This group is intended for adults.
You're invited to join the Weekly Writing Group!
The Writers Group is a welcoming place to share and grow as a writer while being listened to and supported. Each week members share a page or two of their writing from that week and then join in a ten minutes writing exercise with sharing and discussion afterwards.
The Writers Group meets every Monday at 9:30 am on the second floor of the library. This group is intended for adults.
On the first and third Monday of the month residents of Emerson Manor can swing by the courtyard next to the office and check out books, magazines, books on CD, and DVDs. On the first and third Monday of the month residents of Emerson Manor can swing by the courtyard next to the office and check out books, magazines, books on CD, and DVDs.
A storytime for children ages 3-5 years with their caregiver. Children will enjoy stories, move and groove to music, and enjoy arts and crafts.
A storytime for children ages 3-5 years with their caregiver. Children will enjoy stories, move and groove to music, and enjoy arts and crafts.
All skill levels are welcome for chess and a challenge! Chess instructors will provide help for beginners and more advanced players will get tips to sharpen their game. Registration is required and space is limited.
All skill levels are welcome for chess and a challenge! Chess instructors will provide help for beginners and more advanced players will get tips to sharpen their game. Registration is required and space is limited.
A circle storytime for children ages 2-3 years with their caregiver. Children will listen to stories, sing songs, dance, and enjoy hands-on fun with art or manipulatives.
A circle storytime for children ages 2-3 years with their caregiver. Children will listen to stories, sing songs, dance, and enjoy hands-on fun with art or manipulatives.
Pathways for Parents CFCE presents Newbies at Storrs Library. Participants in this group will receive developmental milestone information, ways to engage in floor time play, resources, and opportunities to connect to other caregivers of children this age. Newbies is targeted for ages birth-15 months old.
This program is sponsored by Pathways for Parents. Pathways for Parents is funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.
Pathways for Parents CFCE presents Newbies at Storrs Library. Participants in this group will receive developmental milestone information, ways to engage in floor time play, resources, and opportunities to connect to other caregivers of children this age. Newbies is targeted for ages birth-15 months old.
This program is sponsored by Pathways for Parents. Pathways for Parents is funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.
Join our 2nd-3rd grade book group where we'll explore books that draw readers in from the very first line. Each month we'll enjoy a page-turning chapter book and meet to discuss what kept us turning those pages. This month's book selection is Join the Crow Crowd by Elise Gravel. Register and pick up your copy in advance from the Discovery Room.
Join our 2nd-3rd grade book group where we'll explore books that draw readers in from the very first line. Each month we'll enjoy a page-turning chapter book and meet to discuss what kept us turning those pages. This month's book selection is Join the Crow Crowd by Elise Gravel. Register and pick up your copy in advance from the Discovery Room.
Join Pathways for Parents CFCE for Grow Play Learn at Storrs Library. This group will include a storytime curriculum, fun play activities and the Ages and Stages Questionnaire. This program is geared for children up through age five with a caregiver.
This program is sponsored by Pathways for Parents. Pathways for Parents is funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.
Join Pathways for Parents CFCE for Grow Play Learn at Storrs Library. This group will include a storytime curriculum, fun play activities and the Ages and Stages Questionnaire. This program is geared for children up through age five with a caregiver.
This program is sponsored by Pathways for Parents. Pathways for Parents is funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.
Join our K-1st grade book group so we can discover terrific stories together. Before our monthly meeting, read the book that may--or may not--have a banana in it. We will meet to talk about what made us laugh the most and work on a craft. This month's book selection is Where is Bina Bear? by Mike Curato . Register and pick up your copy in advance from the Discovery Room.
Join our K-1st grade book group so we can discover terrific stories together. Before our monthly meeting, read the book that may--or may not--have a banana in it. We will meet to talk about what made us laugh the most and work on a craft. This month's book selection is Where is Bina Bear? by Mike Curato . Register and pick up your copy in advance from the Discovery Room.
Join us as Diane DiPietro of Tintagels Gate gives us an overview of Witch Craft, just in time for spooky season. Diane will discuss the history of Witch Craft as well as some modern day updates. She will also talk about what it is Witches actually do as well as the holidays they celebrate and why, and some of the basic elements of Witch Craft. Join us as Diane DiPietro of Tintagels Gate gives us an overview of Witch Craft, just in time for spooky season. Diane will discuss the history of Witch Craft as well as some modern day updates. She will also talk about what it is Witches actually do as well as the holidays they celebrate and why, and some of the basic elements of Witch Craft. 
A lapsit storytime for children ages 12 to 24 months with their caregiver. Children will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and free play, with an emphasis on repetition and social interaction.
A lapsit storytime for children ages 12 to 24 months with their caregiver. Children will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and free play, with an emphasis on repetition and social interaction.
An introductory storytime for babies 0-12 months old with their caregiver. Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces. You'll hear some old favorites and some exciting new tales and tunes.
An introductory storytime for babies 0-12 months old with their caregiver. Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces. You'll hear some old favorites and some exciting new tales and tunes.
Join our 4th-5th grade book group and find a reason to laugh each month. We'll read funny, quirky stories from every section of the library and meet up to talk about what makes a book worth reading. This month's book selection is HILO: The Boy Who Crashed to Earth by Judd Winick. Register and pick up your copy in advance from the Discovery Room.
Join our 4th-5th grade book group and find a reason to laugh each month. We'll read funny, quirky stories from every section of the library and meet up to talk about what makes a book worth reading. This month's book selection is HILO: The Boy Who Crashed to Earth by Judd Winick. Register and pick up your copy in advance from the Discovery Room.
Enjoy the music of Mr. Liam at Storrs Library! Friends ages 7 and younger, with a caregiver, will be in for a morning of singing, laughing, puppets and dancing. Siblings are welcome. Please register for a rocking fun time!
This program is sponsored by the Friends of Storrs Library
Enjoy the music of Mr. Liam at Storrs Library! Friends ages 7 and younger, with a caregiver, will be in for a morning of singing, laughing, puppets and dancing. Siblings are welcome. Please register for a rocking fun time!
This program is sponsored by the Friends of Storrs Library
Teens are invited to learn a legendary trading card game: Magic the Gathering! Every participant receives a free 80-card starter deck, card protectors, and deck boxes to keep, courtesy of MagiKids by Weirdcards. Volunteer Magic experts will launch players right into their first battle, teaching them how to use their unique decks to cast spells and unleash creatures.
Friends will be made. Fun will be had. Join the gathering.
Teens are invited to learn a legendary trading card game: Magic the Gathering! Every participant receives a free 80-card starter deck, card protectors, and deck boxes to keep, courtesy of MagiKids by Weirdcards. Volunteer Magic experts will launch players right into their first battle, teaching them how to use their unique decks to cast spells and unleash creatures.
Friends will be made. Fun will be had. Join the gathering.
You're invited to join the Weekly Writing Group!
The Writers Group is a welcoming place to share and grow as a writer while being listened to and supported. Each week members share a page or two of their writing from that week and then join in a ten minutes writing exercise with sharing and discussion afterwards.
The Writers Group meets every Monday at 9:30 am on the second floor of the library. This group is intended for adults.
You're invited to join the Weekly Writing Group!
The Writers Group is a welcoming place to share and grow as a writer while being listened to and supported. Each week members share a page or two of their writing from that week and then join in a ten minutes writing exercise with sharing and discussion afterwards.
The Writers Group meets every Monday at 9:30 am on the second floor of the library. This group is intended for adults.
A storytime for children ages 3-5 years with their caregiver. Children will enjoy stories, move and groove to music, and enjoy arts and crafts.
A storytime for children ages 3-5 years with their caregiver. Children will enjoy stories, move and groove to music, and enjoy arts and crafts.
All skill levels are welcome for chess and a challenge! Chess instructors will provide help for beginners and more advanced players will get tips to sharpen their game. Registration is required and space is limited.
All skill levels are welcome for chess and a challenge! Chess instructors will provide help for beginners and more advanced players will get tips to sharpen their game. Registration is required and space is limited.
Join us on the front lawn to paint a pumpkin with your favorite book character! Each pumpkin will be displayed in the Discovery Room for one week, after which participants will be able to take their pumpkin home.
Join us on the front lawn to paint a pumpkin with your favorite book character! Each pumpkin will be displayed in the Discovery Room for one week, after which participants will be able to take their pumpkin home.
A circle storytime for children ages 2-3 years with their caregiver. Children will listen to stories, sing songs, dance, and enjoy hands-on fun with art or manipulatives.
A circle storytime for children ages 2-3 years with their caregiver. Children will listen to stories, sing songs, dance, and enjoy hands-on fun with art or manipulatives.
Pathways for Parents CFCE presents Newbies at Storrs Library. Participants in this group will receive developmental milestone information, ways to engage in floor time play, resources, and opportunities to connect to other caregivers of children this age. Newbies is targeted for ages birth-15 months old.
This program is sponsored by Pathways for Parents. Pathways for Parents is funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.
Pathways for Parents CFCE presents Newbies at Storrs Library. Participants in this group will receive developmental milestone information, ways to engage in floor time play, resources, and opportunities to connect to other caregivers of children this age. Newbies is targeted for ages birth-15 months old.
This program is sponsored by Pathways for Parents. Pathways for Parents is funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.
Want to find out what the Springfield Museum Writers are up to? Curious to hear some of their best fiction, memoir, and personal essays? Take a seat and prepare to be delighted in this wild assortment of readings as writers from Theresa Chamberland’s Museum Writers' Group take the podium.Want to find out what the Springfield Museum Writers are up to? Curious to hear some of their best fiction, memoir, and personal essays? Take a seat and prepare to be delighted in this wild assortment of readings as writers from Theresa Chamberland’s Museum Writers' Group take the podium.
Storrs Library invites you to join us as Ron Feuchs and Jackie Tepper, partners at Stand Out for College, LLC., walk us through the changes in the college admissions landscape this year for Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors.
We will discuss current college admissions trends, the importance of researching and visiting colleges to find schools that can be a good fit for your child, a timeline and other action steps that can be taken to make this school year productive and help reduce the stress around the college admissions process. We will also discuss the importance of community service and how it can help a student to stand out from other applicants.
Make sure to register in advance to receive the Zoom link.
Storrs Library invites you to join us as Ron Feuchs and Jackie Tepper, partners at Stand Out for College, LLC., walk us through the changes in the college admissions landscape this year for Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors.
We will discuss current college admissions trends, the importance of researching and visiting colleges to find schools that can be a good fit for your child, a timeline and other action steps that can be taken to make this school year productive and help reduce the stress around the college admissions process. We will also discuss the importance of community service and how it can help a student to stand out from other applicants.
Make sure to register in advance to receive the Zoom link.
Join Pathways for Parents CFCE for Grow Play Learn at Storrs Library. This group will include a storytime curriculum, fun play activities and the Ages and Stages Questionnaire. This program is geared for children up through age five with a caregiver.
This program is sponsored by Pathways for Parents. Pathways for Parents is funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.
Join Pathways for Parents CFCE for Grow Play Learn at Storrs Library. This group will include a storytime curriculum, fun play activities and the Ages and Stages Questionnaire. This program is geared for children up through age five with a caregiver.
This program is sponsored by Pathways for Parents. Pathways for Parents is funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.
Children in grades 3-5 are invited to join us and use their creativity to solve problems for fairy tale characters. Can you design a carriage for Cinderella to help her get to the ball? Registration is required and limited.
Children in grades 3-5 are invited to join us and use their creativity to solve problems for fairy tale characters. Can you design a carriage for Cinderella to help her get to the ball? Registration is required and limited.
Interested in playing Mahjong regularly? Join us at Storrs library on the last Wednesday of every month! This is a non instructional game, please bring your 2022 card. Interested in playing Mahjong regularly? Join us at Storrs library on the last Wednesday of every month! This is a non instructional game, please bring your 2022 card. 
Join local creator Laura Bairos as she takes us through a project from start to finish with the cricut machine. All supplies for each participant will be supplied and you will leave with a finished project. Join local creator Laura Bairos as she takes us through a project from start to finish with the cricut machine. All supplies for each participant will be supplied and you will leave with a finished project.
Join us on a trip out of medieval London toward Canterbury and enjoy the stories told by CHAUCER and his fellow pilgrims as we explore selections from The Canterbury Tales.Join us on a trip out of medieval London toward Canterbury and enjoy the stories told by CHAUCER and his fellow pilgrims as we explore selections from The Canterbury Tales.
A lapsit storytime for children ages 12 to 24 months with their caregiver. Children will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and free play, with an emphasis on repetition and social interaction.
A lapsit storytime for children ages 12 to 24 months with their caregiver. Children will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and free play, with an emphasis on repetition and social interaction.
Join us at Storrs Library for a family friendly Halloween-themed origami session, as we learn how to fold pumpkins. This program is led by a local origami expert. Friends under five will need help from a caregiver.
Join us at Storrs Library for a family friendly Halloween-themed origami session, as we learn how to fold pumpkins. This program is led by a local origami expert. Friends under five will need help from a caregiver.
An introductory storytime for babies 0-12 months old with their caregiver. Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces. You'll hear some old favorites and some exciting new tales and tunes.
An introductory storytime for babies 0-12 months old with their caregiver. Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces. You'll hear some old favorites and some exciting new tales and tunes.
Join us on the front lawn to celebrate the season with a screening of the Addams Family. Please bring your own lawn chair or mat to sit on, and a blanket to bundle up. Come in costume if you're feeling festive and candy will be handed out by Storrs Staff! Registration is required in advance, as space is limited. If there is inclement weather, the movie may be moved inside.
About the movie from CW/Mars: "The eccentrically macabre family moves to a bland suburb where Wednesday Addams' friendship with the daughter of a hostile and conformist local reality show host exacerbates conflict between the families."
Join us on the front lawn to celebrate the season with a screening of the Addams Family. Please bring your own lawn chair or mat to sit on, and a blanket to bundle up. Come in costume if you're feeling festive and candy will be handed out by Storrs Staff! Registration is required in advance, as space is limited. If there is inclement weather, the movie may be moved inside.
About the movie from CW/Mars: "The eccentrically macabre family moves to a bland suburb where Wednesday Addams' friendship with the daughter of a hostile and conformist local reality show host exacerbates conflict between the families."
Build a scarecrow to display on the library's front lawn! Straw, stakes, markers, twine and paper bags will be provided. Please bring old clothes (long sleeve button-ups and long pants/jeans work best!) something to make the head (plastic pumpkin, burlap sack, tote bag) and any additional accessories you wish to add. Enjoy cider and donuts while you build. Scarecrows will be displayed on our front lawn for one week, after which participants may pick them up to display at home.
Build a scarecrow to display on the library's front lawn! Straw, stakes, markers, twine and paper bags will be provided. Please bring old clothes (long sleeve button-ups and long pants/jeans work best!) something to make the head (plastic pumpkin, burlap sack, tote bag) and any additional accessories you wish to add. Enjoy cider and donuts while you build. Scarecrows will be displayed on our front lawn for one week, after which participants may pick them up to display at home.
You're invited to join the Weekly Writing Group!
The Writers Group is a welcoming place to share and grow as a writer while being listened to and supported. Each week members share a page or two of their writing from that week and then join in a ten minutes writing exercise with sharing and discussion afterwards.
The Writers Group meets every Monday at 9:30 am on the second floor of the library. This group is intended for adults.
You're invited to join the Weekly Writing Group!
The Writers Group is a welcoming place to share and grow as a writer while being listened to and supported. Each week members share a page or two of their writing from that week and then join in a ten minutes writing exercise with sharing and discussion afterwards.
The Writers Group meets every Monday at 9:30 am on the second floor of the library. This group is intended for adults.
Teens are invited to join us to celebrate the season with a screening of the Beetlejuice. Come in costume if you're feeling festive and candy will be handed out by Storrs Staff! Registration is required in advance, as space is limited.
About the movie: "A happy couple with a lovely country house die in a car accident and must haunt their old home while waiting to be processed into heaven. Too nice to be scary, they befriend the new tenant's daughter. When they fail to prevent the girl's parents from ruining the house, they ask a devilish spirit for help."
Teens are invited to join us to celebrate the season with a screening of the Beetlejuice. Come in costume if you're feeling festive and candy will be handed out by Storrs Staff! Registration is required in advance, as space is limited.
About the movie: "A happy couple with a lovely country house die in a car accident and must haunt their old home while waiting to be processed into heaven. Too nice to be scary, they befriend the new tenant's daughter. When they fail to prevent the girl's parents from ruining the house, they ask a devilish spirit for help."
Join the members of the Adult Center Book Club on the first Tuesday of every month at the Adult Center.
Join the members of the Adult Center Book Club on the first Tuesday of every month at the Adult Center.
Terry Pratchett was a prolific author who is especially well known for his books about a fictional world called Discworld. These 41 books have a cult like following becuase of their fun witty commentary on society and its many foibles. Whether you've read all of the books or you've never read them before join us on the first Wednesday of every month as we start working our way through them all!Terry Pratchett was a prolific author who is especially well known for his books about a fictional world called Discworld. These 41 books have a cult like following becuase of their fun witty commentary on society and its many foibles. Whether you've read all of the books or you've never read them before join us on the first Wednesday of every month as we start working our way through them all!
Adam Wheeler of Broken Arrow Nursery will speak to about putting color into our yards utilizing variegated foliage. This presentation is just in time to take advantage of the end of season sales and plant for next season or to be ready for spring!Adam Wheeler of Broken Arrow Nursery will speak to about putting color into our yards utilizing variegated foliage. This presentation is just in time to take advantage of the end of season sales and plant for next season or to be ready for spring!
Are you job or internship searching? Join us and Bay Path University's Sullivan Career and Life Planning Center to learn all the tricks to finding and landing your idea job or internship!