Upcoming Events

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

Teens and adults.

A program geared for babies featuring traditional verses, bouncing rhymes, board books and more.

Ages 18 months and younger with an accompanying caregiver.

Registration required.

Use our gaming computers to show off your Minecraft building skills. A librarian will judge your creativity, uniqueness and presentation.

The winner will receive a $10 gift card to 16 Handles.

Have a snack and spend the afternoon with us watching the animated film The Wild Robot. Rated PG.

Learn everything there is to know about this game of skill and strategy from instructor Alex Eydelman.

Beginners welcome.

Ages 7 and older.

Registration required.

Mark Covello will lead a high-energy class the combines the Hatha and Kundalini styles. 

Support the library by bringing your gently used books to the Friends Book Shop.

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

Bring a water bottle.

Teens and adults.

Practice your reading skills by reading to a trained therapy dog.

Bring a favorite book or pick one from the library before your 15-minute session.

Ages 5 to 12.

Registration and appointment required; spots are limited.

Add dance to your fitness routine with this class on belly dancing, a dance form originating in the Middle East often performed at celebrations and festivals.

Ages 12 and older.

Registration appreciated.

An interactive storytime with picture books, songs, rhythm chants, fingerplays and movement activities.

Ages 3 months to 3 years with an accompanying caregiver.

Registration required.

During our very own chapter meeting of the Silent Book Club (SBC), a community of readers and introverts with 300 chapters around the world, we will gather in person to read together in quiet camaraderie.

Join the group to discuss what books you are reading, make connections and enjoy a tasty treat. Those who identify as LGBTQIA+ as well as allies are welcome.

Teens and adults.

Presented in partnership with Stamford Pride.

Meet The New York Times bestselling author Daniel Silva, who will discuss his latest powerhouse thriller, An Inside Job.

Storytime featuring stories, rhymes and movement activities.

Ages 2 and younger with an accompanying caregiver. 

Registration appreciated

Storytime featuring songs, stories, rhymes and movement activities.

Ages 3 and younger with an accompanying caregiver.

Registration required.

Bring a blanket and/or lawn chairs to this walk-in program at Commons Park in Harbor Point.

Ages 18 months to 4 years with an accompanying caregiver.

This program is held weather permitting.

Read in a group, listen to a scary story or plug in with a Playaway.

Ages 7 and older.

Registration required.

A meditative gathering dedicated to healing the wounds of racism and supporting equity activism.

Facilitated by Evelyn Avoglia.

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

Teens and adults.

Bring a blanket and/or lawn chairs to this walk-in program at Latham Park, located at the nexus of Bedford, Forest and Prospect streets.

Ages 18 months to 4 years with an accompanying caregiver.

Board book read-along, music and movement.

Ages 6 months to 5 years with an accompanying caregiver.

An interactive and inclusive storytime that includes freedom of movement, visual aids and sensory experiences. 

Ages 3 to 6 with an accompanying caregiver. 

Registration required. 

Stay after Outdoor Storytime for a fun art-filled activity.

Bring smocks or wear clothes you won't mind getting dirty.

Ages 18 months to 4 years with an accompanying caregiver.