Classes & Workshops 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!

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.

Thursday Night Book Club: Everything is Tuberculosis

In 1 week · Thu, Jun 25, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Welles-Turner Memorial Library · 2407 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT · Ages 18+

Come talk books with other bibliophiles! This book group will meet on the fourth Thursday of the month. Limited copies of the current selection will be available at the Lending Desk. Registration is not required. This month we will be reading "Everything Is Tuberculosis" by John Green. In 2019,...

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.

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.

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,...

Juneteenth Painting Activity

In 1 week · Fri, Jun 19, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 500 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, Hartford, CT

Learn about the Juneteenth flag and create your own watercolor version.

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.

GED Info Session

In 1 week · Sat, Jun 20, 1:30 PM–2:00 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 500 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, Hartford, CT

Question and answer session about GED prep and GED testing. No registration required; just stop by!

Slime in the Wild

In 1 week · Thu, Jun 25, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 500 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, Hartford, CT

Get messy at the Library with Slime in the Wild! Make your own slime and explore the slimy, squishy wonders of nature—from plants to animals and beyond. Gross science has never been so fun!

GED Learning Circles

In 1 week · Sat, Jun 20, 1:30 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 500 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, Hartford, CT

Instructor-led small group study support toward the Science, Social Studies, Mathematical Reasoning, and Language Arts GED subject tests, utilizing GED prep software provided by the Library.

Crafternoon

In 1 week · Tue, Jun 23, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 500 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, Hartford, CT

Bring out your inner artists with a fun craft! 6/2-Bracelet Making 6/9-Pride Craft 6/23-Cardboard Binoculars 6/30-Polymer Clay 7/1-Cyanotypes 7/15-Polymer Clay 7/22-Chalk Decorating 7/29-Paperbag Journals 8/5-Air-dry Clay 8/12-Ocean Wind Chimes

America’s 250th Crafts

In 3 weeks · Thu, Jul 2, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 500 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, Hartford, CT

Join us at the Library to make fun, colorful projects as we celebrate a big birthday for the United States! Crafts include scratch art, coloring and more.

Sprout Your Success: A Beginner's Guide to Seed Starting

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 expert gardener Mark Gostkiewicz for a practical, beginner-friendly class that walks you through the essentials of starting plants from seed, with a special focus on early and cold-weather crops. You’ll learn when and how to sow seeds indoors, what conditions they need to thrive, and how to...

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

Easy Moves, Stronger You

In 1 week · Thu, Jun 25, 8:00 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 500 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, Hartford, CT · Ages 18+

Join us at Ropkins Library for a weekly adult exercise class. This class uses guided online video instruction. Exercises will begin at a slow and easy pace. Movements will gradually build to more advanced options over time. Participants are encouraged to work at their own pace and at a level of...

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.

Design your own Mug!

In 3 weeks · Tue, Jun 30, 10:00 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Welles-Turner Memorial Library · 2407 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT

In this creative session, participants will learn how to use digital design tools to create perfectly sized layouts for custom 11oz mugs. Attendees will explore the specific requirements of sublimation, such as mirroring images and using high-contrast colors to ensure a vibrant transfer. By the end.

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

Family Literacy

In 1 week · Mon, Jun 22, 1:30 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 500 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, Hartford, CT

ESL for parents and children

Outdoor Adventures in Art & Creativity

In 1 week · Mon, Jun 22, 7:30 PM–8:15 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 500 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, Hartford, CT

Join us for nature-inspired crafts and engaging hands-on fun at the library on Mondays at 1:30 p.m. Supplies are limited.

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

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,...

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

Tactile Graphic Design

In 1 week · Mon, Jun 22, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 500 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, Hartford, CT · Ages 12–19

From screen printing, to cyanotype, to stamping, to poster making, students will learn the various forms of creating graphics by hand. Ages 12-19

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...

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.

June 27–November 8, 2026

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

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

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...

Dungeons & Dragons

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

Learn how to create a character and get together with your friends to tell amazing stories using the “granddaddy of all RPGs,” Dungeons & Dragons. Ages 12-19

Build in 3D

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

Explore the world of three-dimensional design through clay sculpting and beginner digital modeling tools. Participants will turn their ideas into creations while learning design skills. Ages 12-19

Summer Family Bingo

In 3 weeks · Thu, Jul 2, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Russell Library · 123 Broad St, Middletown, CT

Families with children ages 4-12 are welcome to join us to play classic BINGO and win books and small prizes. 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 other week, sign up for our Children &.

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.

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...

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...

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...

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 Writing Club

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

Learn how to build interesting worlds, create lifelike characters, and tell great stories. Ages 12-19