You’ve decided to homeschool. What’s next? How do you know What To Do? Find out not only what but how. Set some goals, link it together and make a cohesive plan for the way things can work for you and your family. Bring your questions and join Linda Hincks of Wren Homeschool Consulting for fun…
Can Paper Be Cool? Of COURSE! How strong is paper? Using the engineering design process participants create incredible paper structures and a fun game they can play at home! Participants discover the science behind some cool physical changes we can make with paper. This is an online event. Registration is required to attend this program.…
We could all use a little stress relief these days. Luckily, the plants are here to help! Join Nora Toomey, Clinical Herbalist of True Bloom, to dive deep into a handful of plants that nourish and support the nervous system. In this one-hour program, you will learn plant actions and energetics, as well as practical…
Tired of getting a pop-up on your phone that you're running out of storage? Come learn some best practices in data management on your mobile phone, and clear out much needed space for new photos, videos, and memories. We will cover how to clean up space on both Apple and Android products, and talk about…
St. Mark's Anti-Racism Team will be "re-starting" holding a monthly intentional book club on the topic of racism. This intentional book club, Mystic Conversations on Race (MyCOR), is intended for people who understand that the toxicity of historic and contemporary racism must be confronted...in our hearts, in our minds, and in our communities. We are…
Meet a variety of animals virtually, hear interesting stories and learn about them. Animals will include foxes, lynx, tortoise, rabbit and more. Join us for this great family program!
Join Ms. Claudia of Cool-ology® for Design It, Build It Engineering Lab. Participants investigate the engineering design process while having tons of fun! From building a Tower of Terror to designing and building a weight-bearing bridge, kids use their ingenuity and problem-solving skills to discover how they can make things work! For ages 6-12.
Branded as the "professional social networking site," LinkedIn is a vital digital tool to network in your industry and seek new job opportunities. If your job search has been hitting dead ends, it might be time to build yourself a profile, since 87% of recruiters regularly use LinkedIn to find job candidates. Join us for…
Join David Chandler on Zoom as he teaches about the many health benefits of Tai Chi & Qigong. These ancient healing practices, also referred to as "meditaiton in motion," are used today as a way to manage specific health issues with benefits that include increased immune system function and energy, improved flexibility, balance, strength, coordination,…
From Godzilla to Dr. Strangelove: How film and TV reflected and amplified America's exprience of the Cold War. The bomb and nuclear energy have been the inspiration for comedy, propaganda, melodrama, satire, and more over the years, often as a response to current events, and sometimes anticipating them. As Americans dug fall-out shelters and their…
Join Katie Shepherd, Registered Dietitian from Food Explorers to make homemade Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Cookies! Allergic to peanut butter? Not to worry, this recipe can also use Almond Butter or Sunbutter! Exploring food encourages children to learn through sensory experiences, hands-on activities and working together to create delicious results. Food Explorers provides children with…
Join us with Katie Ziskind, local Child & Young Adult Therapist and owner of Wisdom Within Counseling, for a youth-focused arts therapy circle to break from exams and virtual classes. Participants will create and express themselves in a safe space during this guided session. In doing so, teens can learn to process difficult emotions through…
Despite freezing temperatures, it is very busy under the ice of a frozen pond. Discover how animals like fish, frogs, turtles and beavers survive life under the ice in their frozen habitat! Meet reptiles and amphibians who stay warm in the Nature Center all winter long. This is an online event. Registration is required to…
Promote nutrition and wellness with this energetic and interactive children’s program for ages 4 - 8! Children will come away with nutrition knowledge that is science-based and a mindset that nutrition and physical activity are FUN! Physical activity and music will be integrated into the presentation. Good nutrition and physical activity are essential for children…
Many online publications restrict your ability to read articles without a subscription. This makes it difficult to stay up to date with the news or your favorite magazine's newest articles. Learn how to break through the pay wall with nothing more than your library card! Find out how to access reproduced articles from your favorite…
You don't have to be da Vinci to enjoy drawing. A Drexel University study published in Art Therapy in 2016 found that drawing releases stress reduction hormones for everyone, regardless of skill level. Come pick up your very own beginner's grab and go drawing kit at the Library and start your artist's journey. The kit…
Learn about birds of prey and reptiles with a virtual visit from live animal ambassadors! Great for families!
On Saturday, January 30th at 3:00, Sophia Gipstein, Education Associate from the Lyman Allyn Art Museum will lead kids in an art project! . Grab and Go Art kits will be provided for the first 12 families who register. The kits will be available for pick-up at the Library two days before the art workshop.…
Join us for this exciting lecture and musical celebration with master flutist, educator, and lecturer Galen Abdur-Razzaq on the role and history of jazz music during the Civil Rights Movement. This program is a combined lecture and music performance that opens with a flute prelude performed by Galen. His program chronicles music from the turn…
Animal tracks tell the stories of the wild. Winter snow and mud are ideal conditions for spotting tracks. Learn to identify the tracks of local wildlife and how to interpret the stories they tell. (Meet an owl who leaves tell tale tracks behind from a hunt)! This is an online event. Registration is required to…
Discover the laws of science that make cars move! Participants will investigate forces and motion, gravity, friction, momentum, Newton's Laws of Motion, simple machines, and more during this fast paced program. This is an online event. Registration is required to attend this program. You will receive a Zoom invitation the morning of the program. COOL-OLOGY®:…
Join Katie Shepherd, Registered Dietitian from Food Explorers to make homemade pasta for your family! You’ll learn how to mix, knead, roll and cut your own fettuccine without needing a pasta machine! Using just a rolling pin and some muscles, you’ll have perfect pasta in no time. Exploring food encourages children to learn through sensory…
You don't have to be da Vinci to enjoy drawing. A Drexel University study published in Art Therapy in 2016 found that drawing releases stress reduction hormones for everyone, regardless of skill level. Join us for an ongoing Zoom program about basic tips and techniques for drawing, and how to make drawing a stress relieving…
Seed STEAM Lab: STEAM Seed Challenge: Participants investigate the science of SEEDS. We dissect and examine a bean seed, explore how seeds disperse, and engineer our very own seeds movers! This is an online event. Registration is required to attend this program. You will receive a Zoom invitation the morning of the program. Supply List:…
The AAA Retire program was established in 2003 as a non-affiliated member benefit exclusively for AAA Members. Since then, it has been adopted as a benefit for community libraries, adult education facilities, and senior centers. The program provides an overview of Social Security retirement benefits for single, married, widowed, and divorced beneficiaries. The topics discussed…
While Americans watched monsters and aliens in the movies and on TV during the Cold War, Russians had a very different experience. When Stalin was still alive, the movies gave Russians a unique and peculiar viewpoint on America and its culture (hint -- they loved it). With the dramatic success of Sputnik, Soviet Space Culture…
Join Award winning National Syndicated Cartoonist and humorous illustrator Rick Stromoski for this fun, drawing workshop for kids in the 3rd to 7th grade. This workshop focuses on drawing human expression, gender and age differences and how by just changing a line here or there, one can create completely different characters and expressions.Some time is…
Join Katie Shepherd, Registered Dietitian from Food Explorers to make homemade Chocolate Fudge Pop Tarts! You’ll learn how to make pastry dough from scratch, a chocolate fudge filling and delicious glaze to drizzle on top. Exploring food encourages children to learn through sensory experiences, hands-on activities and working together to create delicious results. Food Explorers…
Grain, noodle, and veggie bowls are all the rage, and for good reason! Fast, versatile and packed with nutrients, these one-bowl meals combine tasty grains or noodles, fresh veggies, and healthy proteins. And, don't forget the dressing that brings all the flavors together. Liz Barbour of The Creative Feast will introduce you to flavor, color,…
Nappy's Puppets will lead a shadow puppet workshop where kids choose, make and perform using their own shadow puppets (that is they can perform if they watch a YouTube video and make a box shadow screen before the workshop or they can use flash lights to project their shadows on the wall) .Great program for…
On Saturday, February 20th at 3:00, Sophia Gipstein, Education Associate from the Lyman Allyn Art Museum will lead kids in an Bessie Coleman inspired 3D airplane art project! . Grab and Go Art kits will be provided for the first 12 families who register. The kits will be available for pick-up at the Library two…
Join us with Professional Organizer and best-selling author, Ronni Eisenberg, for practical solutions for all of your organizational woes. Streamline tasks, maximize space and time for your family's virtual work or learning, handle multitasking better, and gain even more organization tips and tricks you didn't know you needed. With patience, self-deprecating humor and understanding, Ronni…
LEGO Tower Challenge: Children compete to design and build the tallest Lego tower. Extension: Create an ‘earthquake shake device’ to test towers for stability. Hidden LEGO Man: Participants test various types of paper to reveal a hidden lego man LEGO Boat Engineering: Participants design, engineer, and test boats that really float and hold weight LEGO…
Rockabye Beats is a music program for you and your child. It is learning through music, dancing, and fun. Marcos and Shon inspire your kids (and you!) to sing, dance, move, ask questions, learn about instruments, meet new characters, learn a little Spanish and play while at the same time introducing them to musical ideas…
A quick dinner could not be easier. Whether you are cooking for a crowd or for 2, sheet pan cooking will meet your needs. Spreading your ingredients out on a large pan is simple and gives your meal a crispy, colorful, and intensely flavvorful result. Using 3 cameras in her kitchen studio, chef/instructor Liz Barbour,…
Come make superhero capes and masks with Hazel. All you need is at least two old t-shirts of different colors that you don't mind cutting up, a sharp pair of scissors and some glue. If you have any fancy bits of scraps of fabric or felt, bring those along too. Great for ages 6 to…
Join us with Professional Organizer and best-selling author, Ronni Eisenberg, for practical solutions for all of your organizational woes. Streamline tasks, maximize space and time for your family's virtual work or learning, handle multitasking better, and gain even more organization tips and tricks you didn't know you needed. With patience, self-deprecating humor and understanding, Ronni…
Join Katie Shepherd, Registered Dietitian from Food Explorers to make Maple Scones! Katie was born in England, and grew up eating scones of all different kinds. Exploring food encourages children to learn through sensory experiences, hands-on activities and working together to create delicious results. Food Explorers provides children with the knowledge to make healthy choices…
Join us for this all ages event with Horizon Wings, a CT organization that rehabilitates wild birds and hosts community education programs. Meet some threatened and endangered wild birds live over a Zoom call. What do the classifications "threatened" and "endangered" really mean? What caused the drastic decline of the Peregrine Falcon populations in North…
Join us for a four-week series where you can learn the basics of American Sign Language (ASL). The course will be taught by Signing Basics, based in Springfield, MA. The course and materials (emailed directly to you from Signing Basics) are free for all participants. This fun course will help students build a usable sign…
