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Featured Events

Library passport designed to look like an authentic Visa

Passport to Connecticut Libraries

04/01/2026 @ 10:00am to 04/30/2026 @ 7:00pm
Off Site
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, General Interest
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join the fun with an exciting free program for people of all ages. Discover everything Connecticut libraries have to offer!

1. Pick up a passport and visit any of the 171 participating Connecticut libraries.

english muffin pizzas

Mixing Masters: Personal Pizzas

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room at Main Library Branch
Library Branch: Main Library Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create your very own edible masterpiece while we make and bake a perfect personal-sized pizza!

Coiled reeds in a variety of sizes.

Crafters Cafe: Basket Making

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Reading Room at Main Library Branch
Library Branch: Main Library Branch
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let's weave! Explore materials and techniques when you learn to weave a small basket with guidance from Jenny, founder and basketry instructor with Connecticut Valley Baskets.

dolphin

Animal Explorers: Dolphins

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room at Main Library Branch
Library Branch: Main Library Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover the wonders of the animal world through stories, experiments and creative projects. This session features amazingly friendly dolphins! Registration required. 

Watercolor design of birdhouse with blue flowers

Watercolor Basics

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Upper Level at Cossitt Library Branch
Library Branch: Cossitt Library Branch
Room: Upper Level
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

If you’re new to watercolor painting, have some experience with art, or are just curious to get in touch with your creative side, this workshop is for you! Douglas Williams returns to Cossitt Library for another art instruction series.

Etched glass candle holders

Design to Shine: Etched Glass Candle Holders

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Cricut Maker Cutting Machine Training at Cossitt Library Branch
Library Branch: Cossitt Library Branch
Room: Cricut Maker Cutting Machine Training
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker Equipment Training, Maker Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create custom etched glass candle holders for your home or special celebration!

Etched glass candle holders

Design to Shine: Etched Glass Candle Holders

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Cricut Maker Cutting Machine Training at Cossitt Library Branch
Library Branch: Cossitt Library Branch
Room: Cricut Maker Cutting Machine Training
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker Equipment Training, Maker Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create custom etched glass candle holders for your home or special celebration!

Many Lives of Mama Love

Celebrity Reads Book Club

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Reading Room at Main Library Branch
Library Branch: Main Library Branch
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrity Reads Book Club brings the spotlight to the page! Each month, we’ll read and discuss a title recommended by a well-known celebrity—from actors and musicians to influencers and public figures.

Program flyer with Emmie bursting from 1960s era flower.

Welcome Wags With Emmie

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library Branch
Library Branch: Main Library Branch
Age Group: General Interest
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Catch some pawsitive vibes with four-footed, furry friend Emmie. Join us the second Monday of the month, 1:00 - 2:00 PM, for tail-waggin' fun at the library. A visit with Welcome Wagger Emmie and Handler Kathryn K.

Song Sung Blue cover

Movie Matinee: Song Sung Blue

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Fox Meeting Room at Main Library Branch
Library Branch: Main Library Branch
Room: Fox Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an entertaining movie experience at the library. Whether you're a movie buff or just looking for a pleasant way to spend an afternoon, the Monday Movie Matinee is a perfect opportunity to view a feature film for free.

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