Top Attractions in Colony, CT

Experiment 626 Day: Lilo & Stitch Movie & Craft

In 2 weeks · Fri, Jun 26, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 500 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, Hartford, CT

Join us at the Library for a special celebration featuring Lilo & Stitch! Watch the movie and create a fun themed craft as we celebrate friendship, family, and ohana. No one gets left behind!

Children’s Museum: Your Skin and What’s Within

In 2 weeks · Mon, Jun 29, 2:00 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 500 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, Hartford, CT

Do you have the guts to learn about the human body? Join The Children’s Museum on a humerus and fun journey learning how our bodies work and end the week with a trip to Roaring Brook Nature Center.

Artist Reception: Zachary King

In 2 weeks · Mon, Jun 29, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Welles-Turner Memorial Library · 2407 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT · Ages 18+

Join us in the gallery to see our newest exhibit, meet the artist, and have the opportunity to ask questions about the work on display. Light refreshments will be provided. Drop-in; no registration required. Stay ahead of the crowd—be the first to know about events for adults by signing up for our..

Calm Crafty Corner

In 1 week · Fri, Jun 19, 5:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 500 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, Hartford, CT · Ages 12–19

Relax and recharge in a peaceful creative environment filled with calming music and easygoing art projects designed to encourage mindfulness and personal expression. Ages 12-19

Digital Gallery Exhibit

In 1 week · Sat, Jun 20, 4:00 AM UTC · Downtown Library · 500 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, Hartford, CT

This expansive photography exhibition, presented through both digital displays and large-format prints, highlights the remarkable depth and breadth of the Hartford History Center’s photographic collections. Hartford in Focus features Brad Clift’s My Hartford, My Neighborhood collection,...

Field Trip with the Children’s Museum

In 3 weeks · Thu, Jul 2, 5:00 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 500 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, Hartford, CT

Transportation provided. Meal provided before pick-up, please arrive early. Pick up and drop off at Dwight Library. Please register for every person attending.

Music of the Americas

In 3 weeks · Wed, Jul 1, 6:00 PM–6:45 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 500 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, Hartford, CT

All ages. Join us for a musical journey through the Americas with special guest, Sirius Coyote.

RESCHEDULED Senior Center Book Discussion: An Odyssey: A Father, A Son, and An Epic

In 1 week · Tue, Jun 23, 3:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Wilton Library · 137 Old Ridgefield Rd, Wilton, CT

This program has been rescheduled from February 24. Please join us as Caryn Friedman-Quinn leads a discussion of Daniel Mendelsohn’s An Odyssey: A Father, A Son, and An Epic. Several years before the release of his highly acclaimed translation of Homer’s Odyssey, Daniel Mendelsohn wrote a sort of...

Portland Sea Dogs at Hartford Yard Goats

In 1 week · Tue, Jun 23, 11:10 PM UTC · Dunkin' Park · 1214 Main St, Hartford, CT

MiLB Double-A: Portland Sea Dogs at Hartford Yard Goats at Dunkin' Park

Summer Matinee: How to Train Your Dragon

In 2 weeks · Fri, Jun 26, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Simsbury Public Library · 725 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury, CT

Catch a matinee at the library every week for our Summer Matinee Series! This week, catch How to Train Your Dragon (2025), popcorn included. Space will be provided up front, for children who want to bring their own blankets and pillows. You may also bring your own snacks and closed top...

Patchwork: Connecticut Artists Consider 250 Exhibition on view June 27–November 8, 2026 In June 2026, the Florence Griswold Museum will mount a juried exhibition of contemporary art to celebrate the 2

In 1 week · Fri, Jun 26, 4:00 AM UTC · Florence Griswold Museum · 96 Lyme Street, Lyme, CT

Career Navigation for Job Seekers with American Job Center

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 24, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Welles-Turner Memorial Library · 2407 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT · Ages 18+

Embark on a job-seeking adventure with the American Job Center! Connect with a career navigator to explore available programs, register for CTHires, and complete the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Pre-application. Utilize our library computers with the navigator's support to...

Juneteenth Celebration

In 1 week · Mon, Jun 22, 7:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 500 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, Hartford, CT

The Library invites you to a joyful Juneteenth Celebration! Come together for music, stories, and community activities that honor freedom, history, and the ongoing celebration of Black culture and achievement. We will also feature a puppet show!

Online Author Talk: Sana Javeri Kadri & Asha Loupy

In 1 week · Tue, Jun 23, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT

Join us as we chat with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy about The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook, which celebrates beautiful, simple, and seasonal cooking with 85 recipes adapted from India and Sri Lanka’s best family spice farms.

Play Pals

In 1 week · Mon, Jun 22, 2:00 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Russell Library · 123 Broad St, Middletown, CT

Come play with us at the Library! Join us each week to connect with other families and explore the power of play. A variety of toys will be out for free play including building materials, crafts, sensory toys and imaginative play. The activities we have planned are aimed at children age 1-5,...

The Great Outdoor Puzzle Hunt

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 24, 7:30 PM–8:15 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 500 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, Hartford, CT

Engage in hands-on fun with mazes, dot-to-dot activities, I Spy challenges, and word searches inspired by the outdoors on Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m.

Monthly Investment Group with Tim Baker, CFA of Metric Financial

In 3 weeks · Tue, Jun 30, 9:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Simsbury Public Library · 725 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury, CT

Join Tim Baker, CFA, Founder & CEO of Metric Financial, for our new monthly investment group. We will meet in-person on the last Tuesday of every month to discuss investment topics. The specific topic for that month's meeting will be listed here when we have that information. We encourage you to...

Civics Trivia

In 3 weeks · Wed, Jul 1, 6:30 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 500 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, Hartford, CT

You can win prizes while learning the essentials of U.S. history and government in this friendly competition. Tuesday, June 2, 2026 @ 2:30pm Wednesday, July 1, 2026 @2:30pm Tuesday, August 4, 2026 @2:30pm

Pearson VUE Test Center testing

In 1 week · Sat, Jun 20, 6:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 500 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, Hartford, CT

Testing in the Pearson VUE Test Center by registration only

Gaming & Community

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 24, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 500 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, Hartford, CT

Students build teamwork and social skills through gaming tournaments, strategy games, and creative challenges. Participants also learn the basics of streaming, commentary, and gaming content creation.

STEM Explorers

In 1 week · Tue, Jun 23, 5:30 PM–6:15 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 500 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, Hartford, CT

Engage in hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math activities on Tuesdays.

Sew Simple

In 1 week · Sat, Jun 20, 5:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 500 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, Hartford, CT

Note: This program is facilitated by a volunteer. Sessions are subject to cancellation if there are no registrants.

June 27–November 8, 2026

In 1 week · Fri, Jun 26, 4:00 AM UTC · Florence Griswold Museum · 96 Lyme Street, Lyme, CT

Henna Hands & Heartfelt Designs

In 1 week · Tue, Jun 23, 5:30 PM–6:30 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 500 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, Hartford, CT

Join Henna Artist Yasmeen Sayyed to explore the ancient art of henna! Discover how this plant-based ink has been used to celebrate happy occasions for thousands of years.

Summerween

In 2 weeks · Fri, Jun 26, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 500 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, Hartford, CT

Celebrate spooky season in the summer with fruit bat crafts, yarn spiderwebs and watermelon jack-o-lanterns. Costumes encouraged.

RESCHEDULED: Teen Advisory Board

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 24, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Simsbury Public Library · 725 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury, CT

Joining the Teen Advisory Board is a great way to have your voice heard about what you'd like to see at the Library. We come up with and test out programming ideas, take care of our garden beds, and help out around the library.

Paint it Up!

In 3 weeks · Tue, Jun 30, 10:00 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Wilton Library · 137 Old Ridgefield Rd, Wilton, CT

Come join us for a fun and relaxing evening. We'll supply the canvas, paints, brushes and a collection of masterpieces to copy and inspire you. No art experience required. Just a desire to pick up a brush, have fun and let your inner self out! For adults, ages 18+. Space limited. Registration...

Self Care Sesh

In 1 week · Thu, Jun 25, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 500 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, Hartford, CT · Ages 12–19

Students will learn how to create different things that they can use to take care of their physical, emotional, and mental selves. From soap, to deodorants, and essential oils. Ages 12-19

Cozy Crafters Club

In 1 week · Tue, Jun 23, 2:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Welles-Turner Memorial Library · 2407 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT · Ages 18+

Bring your latest project and supplies and join us at the Cozy Crafters Club! Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, quilt, needlefelt, make jewelry, or simply enjoy coloring, this welcoming group is the perfect spot to relax, share ideas, and connect with other creative spirits. Crafts should be...

Zumba

In 1 week · Thu, Jun 25, 3:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 500 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, Hartford, CT

Get moving with this high-energy dance fitness class that combines cardio, muscle conditioning, and pure fun.

Cosplay Club

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 24, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 500 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, Hartford, CT · Ages 12–19

Learn to use everyday, easy-access materials to make lifelike props for your next cosplay or costume! Ages 12-19

Romance Book Club

In 1 week · Thu, Jun 25, 10:30 PM–11:45 PM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT · Ages Up to 5

For the month of June, we will be reading and discussing When She Returned by Lucinda Berry. Kate Bennett vanished from a parking lot eleven years ago, leaving behind her husband and young daughter. When she shows up at a Montana gas station, clutching an infant and screaming for help,...

What a Glorious Crash They Made: Musick of Connecticut’s Revolution

In 2 weeks · Sat, Jun 27, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Russell Library · 123 Broad St, Middletown, CT

Richard Franklin Donohue, Tenor & Harpsichord What A Glorious Crash They Made features a collection of “New Songs” and Hymns published in Connecticut during the American Revolution. From the time of the Stamp Act through the British surrender at Yorktown, Connecticut’s seditious colonists used...

Simsbury Writers' Workshop

In 3 weeks · Wed, Jul 1, 10:30 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Simsbury Public Library · 725 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury, CT

Join us for a welcoming writing workshop where you can share your work, discuss tips and tricks, and participate in lively discussions! Writers of all levels, from published authors to those just starting out, are encouraged to come.

Aeroponics

In 1 week · Mon, Jun 22, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 500 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, Hartford, CT

Help us grow and take care of plants for Albany’s aeroponics garden.

Needlework Crafts Group (Drop-In)

In 1 week · Thu, Jun 25, 5:00 PM–6:30 PM UTC · Wilton Library · 137 Old Ridgefield Rd, Wilton, CT

Weekly drop-in for Needlework Crafters. All welcome whether you knit, crochet, needlepoint, embroider or do any other needlework by hand. Make new friends, get tips and share ideas while working on your own projects, or a group project for donation to a charitable cause. Bring your own...

Simple, Sustainable, and Powerfully Delicious Meals (Online)

In 1 week · Tue, Jun 23, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Russell Library · 123 Broad St, Middletown, CT

Join us as we chat with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy about The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook, which celebrates beautiful, simple, and seasonal cooking with 85 recipes adapted from India and Sri Lanka’s best family spice farms. CEO and founder Sana Javeri Kadri and recipe writer Asha Loupy...

Parenting Disability Support Group

In 1 week · Thu, Jun 25, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Simsbury Public Library · 725 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury, CT

Are you a parent or caregiver of a child with disabilities? Consider the Parenting Disability Support Group - a safe and supportive space for those who are raising children with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Come together in community with other caregivers with similar life...

Creative Corner

In 1 week · Tue, Jun 23, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 500 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, Hartford, CT · Ages 12–19

A hands-on art space where creativity takes the lead through open-ended projects, artistic exploration, and self-expression. Ages 12-19

Blue Moon Raptors: Secret Lives of Owls

In 1 week · Fri, Jun 19, 5:30 PM–6:30 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 500 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, Hartford, CT

Discover the hidden world of nature’s nocturnal hunters with Blue Moon Raptors. This illuminating program blends science and storytelling to reveal the specialized skills that make owls masters of the night, bringing these silent fliers out of the shadows and into the spotlight.

SMART Recovery Support Group

In 3 weeks · Wed, Jul 1, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Welles-Turner Memorial Library · 2407 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT

A supportive, non-judgmental space for anyone looking to build healthier habits and address addictive or problematic behaviors, including challenges with substances, gambling, food, shopping, and more. Drop in; registration not required. Presented in cooperation with Glastonbury Youth and Family...

HYBRID - Spanish Conversation Group

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 24, 3:00 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Simsbury Public Library · 725 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury, CT

Did you take Spanish in high school and want to refresh your language skills? Our lively group meets weekly to speak Spanish and discuss various language customs. New members are always welcome in-person or virtually. Please register for Zoom link.

Uke Hoot

In 2 weeks · Sun, Jun 28, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Simsbury Public Library · 725 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury, CT

Join us as Kinetic Ukes play through American roots and popular music favorites. An open mic for ukulele players (including baritone ukes) has also been added! All playing abilities are welcome so come share what you have been working on! Registration is required to receive the song book for the...

Editing & Content Creation

In 1 week · Fri, Jun 19, 5:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 500 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, Hartford, CT · Ages 12–19

Students learn how to edit videos and create digital content using professional software. Projects focus on storytelling, visual effects, and social media content creation. Ages 12-19

Chess Club

In 1 week · Sat, Jun 20, 7:00 PM–8:45 PM UTC · Russell Library · 123 Broad St, Middletown, CT

Love chess or just want to learn? All ages and abilities are welcome at our new Russell Library Chess Club. Drop-in, no registration required. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Russell Library. To get all of the Youth & Family Learning department events right into your inbox every...