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Zumba Pamela

Zumba Dance Party

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 12:15pm - 1:00pm
Third Floor Board Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Adult Summer Reading, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12), Parents, Families, Adults

Dance your way to fitness at this weekly class with instructor Pamela Arenas. No excuses!

Bring a water bottle.

Teens and adults.

 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Board Room
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12), Parents, Families, Adults
Program Type: Adult Summer Reading, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Dance your way to fitness at this weekly class with instructor Pamela Arenas. No excuses!

Bring a water bottle.

Teens and adults.

 

Boogie Chillun

Summer Concert with Boogie Chillun

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Lawn at Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Program Type:
Adult Summer Reading, Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Music & Concerts
Age Group:
All ages, Adults

An outdoor concert with Boogie Chillun, a five-piece band that plays a mix of funk, rock, soul, R&B, reggae, jazz, blues, gospel, spirituals and disco.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Room: Lawn
Age Group: All ages, Adults
Program Type: Adult Summer Reading, Kids and Teens Summer Learning Club, Music & Concerts
Registration Required
Event Details:

An outdoor concert with Boogie Chillun, a five-piece band that plays a mix of funk, rock, soul, R&B, reggae, jazz, blues, gospel, spirituals and disco.

The Queen of Sugar Hill

South End Branch African and African American Authors Hybrid Book Discussion: The Queen of Sugar Hill by ReShonda Tate

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Library-wide at South End Branch at Waterside
Program Type:
Adult Summer Reading, Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults

The Queen of Sugar Hill by ReShonda Tate

Library Branch: South End Branch at Waterside
Room: Library-wide
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Summer Reading, Books & Reading
Event Details:

The Queen of Sugar Hill by ReShonda Tate

Coloring & Conversation

Coloring & Conversation

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
First Floor New Materials Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances, Community
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults

Enjoy relaxation through the meditative act of coloring and conversation. Supplies will be provided.

Teens and adults.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: First Floor New Materials Room
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances, Community
Event Details:

Enjoy relaxation through the meditative act of coloring and conversation. Supplies will be provided.

Teens and adults.

Let's Talk

Let's Talk: New Students Level Evaluation via Zoom

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Language & Education
Age Group:
Adults

New students will be assigned to a group.

Join the evaluation here. Use the same login each week.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language & Education
Event Details:

New students will be assigned to a group.

Join the evaluation here. Use the same login each week.

Community Mindfulness New Logo

Community Mindfulness Project: Meditation

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

A brief discussion about meditation practice, a guided meditation, and a chance to share and reflect.

Appropriate for all levels of practice.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

A brief discussion about meditation practice, a guided meditation, and a chance to share and reflect.

Appropriate for all levels of practice.

Let's Talk

Let’s Talk: High Beginner Level via Zoom

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:45pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Language & Education
Age Group:
Adults

Join the conversation here. Use the same login each week.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language & Education
Event Details:

Join the conversation here. Use the same login each week.

Let's Talk

Let’s Talk: Low Intermediate Level via Zoom

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Language & Education
Age Group:
Adults

Join the conversation here. Use this same login each week.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language & Education
Event Details:

Join the conversation here. Use this same login each week.

Let's Talk

Let’s Talk: Advanced Level via Zoom

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Language & Education
Age Group:
Adults

Join the conversation here. Use this same login each week.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language & Education
Event Details:

Join the conversation here. Use this same login each week.

Tuesday Trivia

Tuesday Night Trivia

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Community Room at Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Program Type:
Adult Summer Reading, Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Adults

Learn facts, share laughs and win prizes during our weekly Tuesday Trivia Nights.

Bring a team or form a new one when you arrive.

Snacks will be served.

Registration required.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Summer Reading, Crafts, Games & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn facts, share laughs and win prizes during our weekly Tuesday Trivia Nights.

Bring a team or form a new one when you arrive.

Snacks will be served.

Registration required.

Ballroom

Ballroom Dance Workshop

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Third Floor Board Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Adult Summer Reading, Arts, Movies & Performances, Community, Lectures & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Learn to dance like a pro with instructor Simone Assboeck, who will lead a four-part workshop covering the basic steps of the spicy salsa and the cheeky cha-cha!

Singles welcome; partners will be rotated.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Summer Reading, Arts, Movies & Performances, Community, Lectures & Workshops
Event Details:

Learn to dance like a pro with instructor Simone Assboeck, who will lead a four-part workshop covering the basic steps of the spicy salsa and the cheeky cha-cha!

Singles welcome; partners will be rotated.

Creativity, Happy Moments and Mental Health

Creativity, Happy Moments and Mental Health with Dr. Carrie Barron, Dr. Jeff Katzman, and Lindsay Dow

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Adult Summer Reading, Author Events
Age Group:
Adults

Psychiatrists Dr. Carrie Baron, author of The Creativity Cure; Dr.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Summer Reading, Author Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Psychiatrists Dr. Carrie Baron, author of The Creativity Cure; Dr.

Let's Talk

Let's Talk: Evening Conversation Groups for English Language Learners

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Lower Level Community Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Community, Language & Education
Age Group:
Adults

Practice your conversational skills in a group.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower Level Community Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community, Language & Education
Event Details:

Practice your conversational skills in a group.

Let's Talk

Let’s Talk: High Intermediate Level via Zoom

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Virtual
Program Type:
Language & Education
Age Group:
Adults

Join the conversation here. Use this same login each week.
 

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language & Education
Event Details:

Join the conversation here. Use this same login each week.
 

Coloring & Conversation

Coloring & Conversation

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
First Floor New Materials Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances, Community
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults

Enjoy relaxation through the meditative act of coloring and conversation. Supplies will be provided.

Teens and adults.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: First Floor New Materials Room
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances, Community
Event Details:

Enjoy relaxation through the meditative act of coloring and conversation. Supplies will be provided.

Teens and adults.

SilverSource logo

Age Well: A Community Resource Center for Seniors from SilverSource

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Third Floor Rotary Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Adults

Do you need a benefits check-up? Wondering about your eligibility for a senior program?

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Rotary Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Do you need a benefits check-up? Wondering about your eligibility for a senior program?

Let's Talk

Let’s Talk: Beginner Level via Zoom

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Language & Education
Age Group:
Adults

Join the conversation here. Use this same login each week.
 

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language & Education
Event Details:

Join the conversation here. Use this same login each week.
 

Coloring & Conversation

Coloring & Conversation

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
First Floor New Materials Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts, Movies & Performances, Community
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults

Enjoy relaxation through the meditative act of coloring and conversation. Supplies will be provided.

Teens and adults.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: First Floor New Materials Room
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Arts, Movies & Performances, Community
Event Details:

Enjoy relaxation through the meditative act of coloring and conversation. Supplies will be provided.

Teens and adults.

Paint Sip Cove

Adult Paint & Sip

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Program Type:
Adult Summer Reading, Crafts, Games & Making
Age Group:
Adults

Local artist and art instructor Thomas Morrissey will lead a Paint & Sip session focused on creating a landscape painting on sketch pad paper.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Summer Reading, Crafts, Games & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Local artist and art instructor Thomas Morrissey will lead a Paint & Sip session focused on creating a landscape painting on sketch pad paper.

CT Bar Association

Lawyers in Libraries

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Second Floor Study Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Adults

If your case involves Landlord/Tenant, Immigration, Family, Employment or any other areas of legal concern, a volunteer attorney is available to meet with you for 20 minutes.

Please bring any relevant paperwork regarding your case.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Second Floor Study Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

If your case involves Landlord/Tenant, Immigration, Family, Employment or any other areas of legal concern, a volunteer attorney is available to meet with you for 20 minutes.

Please bring any relevant paperwork regarding your case.

Coloring & Conversation

Coloring & Conversation

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
First Floor New Materials Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults

Enjoy relaxation through the meditative act of coloring and conversation. Supplies will be provided.

Teens and adults.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: First Floor New Materials Room
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Enjoy relaxation through the meditative act of coloring and conversation. Supplies will be provided.

Teens and adults.

Music & Dance Blast

Friday Music & Dance Blast: Line Dancing

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Library-wide at South End Branch at Waterside
Program Type:
Community, Music & Concerts
Age Group:
Adults

Celebrate the end of the work week with line dancing with Lorrie Goings.

Snacks will be served.

Library Branch: South End Branch at Waterside
Room: Library-wide
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community, Music & Concerts
Event Details:

Celebrate the end of the work week with line dancing with Lorrie Goings.

Snacks will be served.

Zumba Pamela

Zumba Dance Party

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 12:15pm - 1:00pm
Third Floor Board Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Adult Summer Reading, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12), Parents, Families, Adults

Dance your way to fitness at this weekly class with instructor Pamela Arenas. No excuses!

Bring a water bottle.

Teens and adults.

 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Third Floor Board Room
Age Group: Tweens (grades 5-8), Teens (grades 6-12), Parents, Families, Adults
Program Type: Adult Summer Reading, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Dance your way to fitness at this weekly class with instructor Pamela Arenas. No excuses!

Bring a water bottle.

Teens and adults.

 

Coloring & Conversation

Coloring & Conversation

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
First Floor New Materials Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Teens (grades 6-12), Adults

Enjoy relaxation through the meditative act of coloring and conversation. Supplies will be provided.

Teens and adults.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: First Floor New Materials Room
Age Group: Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Enjoy relaxation through the meditative act of coloring and conversation. Supplies will be provided.

Teens and adults.