Learn something new in Colony, CT. Art classes, cooking workshops, fitness programs, and educational events.
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Kick off the season with Jump Into Summer, a high-energy Double Dutch workshop led by the legendary Lady Carrie from the JADHA Foundation! Whether you're a beginner or a pro, come learn the rhythm, footwork, and teamwork that make this sport shine. Just bring your sneakers, your energy, and a...
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 "Jurassic Park" by Michael Crichton. Through an...
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.
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
Celebrate America's 250th anniversary with an afternoon of live music. Ed Fast & CongaBop feature Afro-Cuban inspired rhythms and hard-bop harmony fused to create unique, soulful originals and creatively arranged jazz standards!
Add a burst of color to your kitchen or workspace in our high-energy sublimation magnet workshop! You'll learn how to use heat-transfer technology to permanently infuse vibrant graphics, family photos, or bold patterns into durable, glossy magnets. It’s the perfect way to turn your favorite digital.
Join artist, poet and environmental activist Tenaya Taylor for a fun, creative writing workshop.
Join us for an illuminating musical adventure with two amazing young violinists! This sister duo workshop is a fun, hands-on introduction to classical music. Discover how these rising stars use their sibling bond to "talk" through strings. Through stories and songs, they’ll show you how...
Sit in the library garden, listen to the gentle waterfalls, breathe in stillness and create mindful art. Activity: Hopeful Hearts
About this program ReConnect CT is a free six-week program at Hartford Public Library, Albany Branch, 1250 Albany Avenue, Hartford. This program is for the justice-impacted. It helps members of the reentry community build the digital and money skills they need to get online and move forward....
Stop by for one-on-one assistance with everyday technology questions. We'll do our best to help troubleshoot issues, navigate apps and websites, and build your digital skills. If your question requires more specialized assistance, we'll connect you with helpful resources or additional support.
Learn how to trick the eye and animate a series of drawings in your very own flipbook.
This month we're reading: "Atmosphere" by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Joan Goodwin, a reserved physics professor at Rice University, finds her quiet life upended when she is selected for NASA’s first cohort of female shuttle astronauts in 1980. Amidst the high-stakes training at Johnson Space Center, Joan.
Make a cozy home for tiny garden friends at the Library! Kids will decorate insect habitats and learn all about the amazing world of bugs through hands-on creativity.
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
Are you interested in improving your basic computer skills, learning how to navigate tech tools or earning a Northstar Digital Certificate? If so, call 860-695-7380
A hands-on art space where creativity takes the lead through open-ended projects, artistic exploration, and self-expression. Ages 12-19
Join us for nature-inspired crafts and engaging hands-on fun at the library on Mondays at 1:30 p.m. Supplies are limited.
Join the Youth & Family Learning department for a morning of timeless music and fun. This family-friendly concert features a local Middletown singer and guitarist. All ages welcome. Singer-songwriter Sarah Lou Richards crafts lyrics both personal and universal, creating authentic moments with her...
From screen printing, to cyanotype, to stamping, to poster making, students will learn the various forms of creating graphics by hand. Ages 12-19
MiLB Double-A: Binghamton Rumble Ponies at Hartford Yard Goats at Dunkin' Park
Take a creative pause with mindful mandala making! In this relaxing, hands-on art program, we’ll explore the beauty of symmetry, color, and pattern while practicing mindfulness through focused drawing and coloring. Participants will learn simple techniques to design their own mandala — a symbol of..
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,...
Engage in hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math activities on Tuesdays.
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
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...
Practice drawing techniques, strengthen artistic skills, and design original characters through creative sketching, line work, and visual storytelling. Ages 12-19
Learn how to use Tinkercad and design your own 3-D prints, starting with your name. (If a print is not finished in-program, participants can pick it up within the next week.)
Help us create a community masterpiece celebrating America's 250th anniversary! Stop by and decorate a square canvas representing your story, heritage, future hopes, or what community means to you.
This unique series combines the excitement of bingo with the sophistication of a curated tea tasting, offering a perfect blend of fun and relaxation.
Calling all young explorers and aspiring authors! Have you ever been on a hike, looked down at a strange rock, and wondered, "What if this were a fossil?" Even more exciting—what if that fossil suddenly blinked, breathed, and came back to life? Join CT State Parks for a prehistoric afternoon...
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...
Gather with friends for several rounds of Bingo filled with fun, laughter, and chances to win prizes!
Learn the basics of 3D printing, including where to find free models, how to make your own, and how to make your ideas real! Ages 12-19
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...
Lights off, flashlights on! Search the library for nocturnal animals in this fun, glow-in-the-dark scavenger hunt adventure.
Ever wonder who’s singing in your trees? Bring the whole family to meet the experts from the CT Audubon Society for an engaging look at our local birds. We’ll explore the colorful species that call Connecticut home during the summer and learn how to welcome them into our own backyards....
Are you a fan of anime/manga? Join the Library every Wednesday for our Anime Club! 7/1: Coloring and watching anime 7/8: Celebrate National Hand Roll Day: Candy Sushi 7/15: Read some manga, earn your summer reading minutes! 7/22: Celebrate National Tattoo Day: Come get an anime temporary tattoo and.
A nutritious summer lunch will be served FREE of charge to children and teens, ages 18 and younger. NOTE: We are closed to the public on the second and fourth Thursday of each month until 3PM. There will be no lunch served on these dates.
Put your face on the money and join our celebration of America’s 250th birthday! We’ll help you swap a famous historical figure for your own smiling portrait to create a hilarious, personalized $100 bill sticker. You’ll learn the digital tricks of the trade and walk away with a custom decal that...
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.
Engage in hands-on fun with mazes, dot-to-dot activities, I Spy challenges, and word searches inspired by the outdoors on Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m.