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ArtScapades - Art and Travel: America - Via Zoom!

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To register: email layala@norwalkpl.org

Hand Stitched Embroidery Greeting Card: Wreath design

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Make a beginner friendly greeting card with a hand stitched touch by directly embroidering into cardstock. You'll be creating a unique wreath and flower design. Make sure to register.

Online: Poems from CT's Four Corners

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Special Edition: New Books From CT Poets Join us online for a showcase of new chapbooks and full-length collections from award-winning Connecticut poets! J Brooke's poetry collection, I Can Tell You the Version That Will Make You Take My Side, was published in June by Driftwood Press, which awarded it the Editor’s Choice Prize. Tony Fusco's newest book, Under the Harvest Moon, is his seventh published collection of poems, in addition to three chapbooks. Tony has also edited several anthologie...

Photography of "We the People" with Ginny Kemp (NWL)

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On the eve of the United States’ 250th anniversary, the We the People Project offers a powerful snapshot of West Hartford and its residents, photographed and curated by Virginia Kemp. Through portraits and interviews, the project highlights everyday individuals whose courage, creativity, and compassion shape their community through steady, meaningful contributions. While rooted in Central Connecticut, these stories reflect how communities everywhere thrive when people show up for one another...

Twisted Stitches

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Grab your yarn, hooks, and current project, and come stitch with us! Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, all are welcome. Hosted by IT Librarian Denise Ricotta, who's been crocheting since the 1980s. Drop in—no registration needed!

Weir Farm Art Collective Exhibit

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The Weir Farm Artist Collective is a collaboration of independent artists following the tradition of creativity within the Weir Farm landscape. Its purpose is to inform, support, encourage and engage accomplished artists of all mediums to share ideas, opportunities and technical solutions. This show will feature works of plein air painters in various mediums. Please join us Saturday, June 6 for a reception from 2:00 to 4:00 to meet the artists and enjoy light refreshments.

Jury Administration Outreach Program Information Table (Prosser)

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The Jury Administration Outreach Program works to educate the public about jury service across the state of Connecticut. They will provide resources, respond to public inquiries, and work to provide clear and accurate information about the jury process. They aim to increase public understanding, answer questions, and ensure that individuals feel informed and prepared upon being summoned for jury service. The information table will cover topics such as the importance of jury service, what to e...

Murder by the Book Book Group

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The title this month is Lock Every Door by Riley Sager. No visitors. No nights spent away from the apartment. No disturbing the other residents, all of whom are rich or famous or both. These are the only rules for Jules Larsen's new job as an apartment sitter at the Bartholomew, one of Manhattan's most high-profile and mysterious buildings. Recently heartbroken and just plain broke, Jules is taken in by the splendor of her surroundings and accepts the terms, ready to leave her past life behin...

Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group

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The TBI Support Group of Fairfield is a local support group, sponsored by the Brain Injury Alliance of Connecticut, open to survivors of brain injury. Our group meets weekly for engaging and encouraging conversations surrounding management and recovery from brain injury. If you are a survivor of brain injury and are looking to share with others, learn strategies, and grow your community, please reach out to Dr. Nicole Cruse at crusen2@sacredheart.edu for more information.

Using and Maintaining Google Chrome

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Internet browsers let us enjoy the wealth of content available on the Internet. The most popular browser in the world is Google Chrome. We will discuss important Google Chrome features, including: useful browsing techniques and shortcuts, browser tabs, bookmarks, history, setting a homepage, incognito mode, hyperlinks, and more. We will also discuss maintenance and safety features of Chrome, such as: clearing browser data, cookies, extensions, pop-up blocker, and safety check. Join us for thi...

New Yorker Discussion Group (NWL & Virtual)

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Social Security Video Connect

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Social Security Video Connect allows you to meet with a representative virtually. Every Friday from 10:00-12:00

In Person: Caffe Italiano

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Join Angela Tropeano one Saturday a month as she goes over some basic Italian vocabulary and grammar to help you get started with the language, improve your basic language skills, and meet new friends. Following this half hour is Caffe' Italiano, a group that meets and speaks Italian for an hour. You are welcome to stay and join that group too if you like. No registration required.

POSTPONED - Make a Zine, Take a Zine: Crafting Queer History (NWL)

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This program has been moved to 6/27. REGISTER NOW!

Reception: Weir Farm Art Collective

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The Weir Farm Artist Collective is a collaboration of independent artists following the tradition of creativity within the Weir Farm landscape. Its purpose is to inform, support, encourage and engage accomplished artists of all mediums to share ideas, opportunities and technical solutions. This show will feature works of plein air painters in various mediums. Please join us Saturday, June 6 for a reception from 2:00 to 4:00 to meet the artists and enjoy light refreshments.

WHPL @ Celebrate! West Hartford (Off-site)

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Stop by the WHPL booth (#214) at Celebrate! West Hartford to Escape into a Story! Learn more about Celebrate! West Hartford

WHPL @ Celebrate! West Hartford (Off-site)

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Stop by the WHPL booth (#214) at Celebrate! West Hartford to Escape into a Story! Learn more about Celebrate! West Hartford

Cookbook Club- America 250!

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The Weston Public Library Cookbook Club is an opportunity for those who love cooking to share favorite recipes and try new recipes with neighbors and friends! This month’s theme: America 250! Make a recipe that honors one of the many facets of American history and bring enough to share with the group. Please register and send in your recipe ahead of time. You can view past recipes here.

Focus on Fiction Writing via Zoom!

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--------------------------------------------------------------- Kim Kovach teaches fiction writing, creative writing and personal story writing classes. Kim is the author of six fiction books including a collection of short stories, A Few Bad Decisions. Kim is the editor of two anthologies, Fiction on Fridays and Whatever Happened to Hansel and Gretel? As a journalist, Kim has written magazine articles, as well as more than 300 newspaper columns, Reading, Writing & Chocolate, published by Hal...

Intro to Sourdough

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Join Jen Berlin "The Kitchen Witch", North Haven resident, licensed cottage baker, & physical therapist to learn with a local the basics of sourdough, discover why it is more beneficial to our bodies and go home with your very own sourdough starter.

Needlework Circle

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Join our Needlework Circle at the Windsor Public Library on the second Monday of every month at 7:00 PM. Beginning, intermediate, and advanced quilters, cross-stitchers, needlepointers, embroiderers, weavers and all other fiber artists are welcome. Bring your current project and talk, discuss and learn from your fellow fiber artists. This group is for ages 16 and up. If you have any questions, please contact Danielle Tapper at tapper@townofwindsorct.com or 860-285-1925.

Original Songs From Around The World

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Take a trip around the world without having to leave your seat. Musician Terri LaChance will perform original songs that were inspired by different locations around the globe. A multinational celebration of music awaits! Registration is required. Registration opens May 8. Please contact the Reference Desk to register or with any questions at 860-285-1918. Sponsored by Windsor Library Association.

West Hartford Fiction Writers (NWL & Virtual)

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A History of LGBTQIA+ CT (Virtual or Prosser)

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For LGBTQIA+ PRIDE Month and America 250, the CT Museum of Culture and History will take us on a journey through artifacts to amplify the voices of queer folks through the years right here in Connecticut. Throughout its history, Connecticut’s LGBTQIA+ population has moved from leading hidden, solitary lives to claiming visible, powerful, valuable, and contributing places in society. Join us to explore the history of that experience: stories of oppression and resilience, tragedy and triumph.

Adult Crafternoons: Mosaic Coasters (BC)

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Using pieces of glass, we will create unique and beautiful coasters to protect your tabletop with style! Space is limited. Registration required. Registration opens one month before the program at 7:00pm. Please register for ONLY Faxon OR Bishops Corner. All abilities encouraged! Participants that require caregiver support welcome.

Connecticut Tech Act Project (Virtual)

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The Connecticut Tech Act Project Mission is to increase independence and improve the lives of individuals with disabilities through increased access to Assistive Technology for work, school and community living. They are federally funded by Assistive Technology Act legislation. Muriel Aparo will be joining us to discuss what the Connecticut Tech Act Project is and the core services they are required to provide across the State of Connecticut. Services that will be discussed are: AT Demonstrat...

Creating Income Beyond Your Career

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Are you ready to unlock new financial possibilities and build a life of flexibility and independence? Join the Women's Business League of Fairfield County for an inspiring and educational panel featuring four successful local women business leaders. Whether you are looking to launch a side hustle, generate passive income, or transition into full-time entrepreneurship, this event will provide actionable insights to help you diversify your revenue streams. - Alternative Income Sources: Learn ho...

Mahjong @ Main

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Mahjong! Tuesdays from 10am-12pm Registration required. No walk-ins. Mahjong meets at both Main and Woods branch. Please register for only one location each week. Registration begins at 6:00 a.m. on the first day of every month for the following month. (ex: June 1 for all July dates) This group is extremely popular. Mahjong is a tile-based game that was developed in China, and has gained wide-spread popularity in the West over the past century. Join Fairfield Public Library's on-going Mahjong...

New Yorker Roundtable

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Meetings are hybrid, in-person at the library and online via Zoom. Join the Friends of the Library New Yorker Group to discuss articles from the current issue on politics, current events, literature, and more. Sponsored by the Friends of the Weston Public Library.

Norwalk Public Library’s History Room Dedication in Honor Ralph C. Bloom

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Online: The Statue of Liberty with Toni McKeen

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Our beautiful Statue of Liberty stands proudly on Liberty Island in New York Harbor. She is so much more than a symbol. Her long and proud history represents a powerful story of freedom, vision, and unexpected connections, with a special link to Connecticut. What is not commonly known are all the wonderful, meaningful details within her familiar silhouette, and where the original design came from (it is not what you may think). She holds a fascinating history filled with details that many peo...

Trusts Made Simple (NWL)

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Is having a trust in your estate plan the best option for you? In this session, estate planning attorney Colleen Masse will demystify trusts and explain why a trust may or may not be suitable for you and why. First, you’ll learn about some of the most common types of trusts and the purpose and benefits of each. Whether you are new to trusts or understand them well, you’ll walk away knowing how and when to use these powerful planning tools to your advantage. Attorney Colleen Masse, Chair of Sp...

Alliance for Community Empowerment

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Improving the quality of life for our most vulnerable so they may be free to pursue happiness through employment, civic contribution, and personal goals. Our personal case management approach connects you and your neighbors with Energy Assistance & Supportive Services. ENERGY ASSISTANCE • Heating cost / emergency assistance • Furnace support • Utility assistance • Lookout for early sign-ups on August 1, 2022 SUPPORTIVE SERVICES • Mortgage / rental assistance • Applications (DDS, Access Health...

Community Mindfulness Project - Meditation Exploration

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Join us for any or all of these secular, guided group meditation sessions, appropriate for new and experienced meditators and everyone in between. --------------------------------------------------------------- Each Session begins with a brief discussion of the week's practice, followed by a 30 minute guided meditation and community sharing Q&A. We look forward to sitting with you! - Different meditation practice each week - All secular and science-based - Done seated in chairs, no special cl...

Embodied Meditation

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Join us to learn about and experience Embodied Meditation with Marika Baxter. Embodied meditation is a series of somatic meditation practices that help deepen contact within ourselves and at the same time allow us to experience being one with the space outside of us. Through these gentle, focused and profound practices you'll be guided to enter your inner landscape and have a felt sense experience of existing as whole and continuous. Each month we'll explore a different intention to help you...

Meditation (Virtual)

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Take a guided meditation break with our community partners at Seabury. Seabury is an active life plan community located in Bloomfield.

The Village: Life in New Haven's Little Italy

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Starting in the late 19th century, immigrants from Italy began flooding into New Haven to work in the city's many factories. People from the Amalfi coast settled in the Wooster Square area, turning it into an Italian American enclave, with rich cultural traditions. Today, few descendants of the immigrants still live in Wooster Square, but vestiges of their community remain–in the church, the ethnic societies and their festas, and the pizza joints and pastry shops. Most vividly, the village li...

Twisted Stitches

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Grab your yarn, hooks, and current project, and come stitch with us! Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, all are welcome. Hosted by IT Librarian Denise Ricotta, who's been crocheting since the 1980s. Drop in—no registration needed!

Wednesday Walks

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Join us for a 1-hour Walk Around Fairfield Wear comfortable shoes and clothing, and come ready to meet new friends while enjoying the many benefits of walking. *Please note: By joining our walking group, you acknowledge that walking, especially on uneven or irregular surfaces, carries inherent risks. These risks include, but are not limited to, slips, trips, falls, and potential injuries resulting from such incidents. Uneven walking surfaces, such as cracks in pavement, potholes, and steps, a...

West Hartford Legislative Delegation Town Hall (NWL)

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The event would feature the 6 legislators (Sen. Slap, Reps. Gilchrest, Farrar, Exum, Sanchez and Gibson) and we usually have a crowd of 40-50 residents at these town halls. This event would be to provide town residents with a ‘recap’ of the legislative session, discuss important bills that passed, and any questions the residents may have. We would also need access to a microphone system for a Q&A.

Bedazzle a Book

northhaven

There’s a new trend and it might just be our most favorite thing yet –bedazzling books! Bring a trade paperback book with a cover that you like and then bling the picture or title by gluing on rhinestones/gems. Think diamond art, but the book cover is your canvas. We'll have crafting music playing in the background resulting in a relaxing activity where you can be as creative as you want to be.

Rosen Movement with Betty Ross

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Looking for a new way to relax, reduce stress and connect with your body? Rosen Movement encourages relaxation through range of motions and simple, easy-to-do stretching exercises done to music. These movements are designed to lubricate the joints, expand the chest, and loosen the diaphragm. Betty Ross has been studying the body for more than 20 years. She is a licensed massage therapist, a Rosen Bodywork Practitioner, a Rosen Movement Teacher, a Core Energetics Practitioner and a Somatic Exp...

Thursday Book Group

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[A bright blue book cover with a piece of sushi that looks like a woman's smiling face on a white plate on top of a pink patterned napkin.]Join us for a discussion of Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata. The heartwarming and surprising story of thirty-six-year-old Tokyo resident Keiko Furukura. A brilliant depiction of a world hidden from view, Convenience Store Woman is an ironic and sharp-eyed look at contemporary work culture and the pressures we all feel to conform, as well as a char...

Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group

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The TBI Support Group of Fairfield is a local support group, sponsored by the Brain Injury Alliance of Connecticut, open to survivors of brain injury. Our group meets weekly for engaging and encouraging conversations surrounding management and recovery from brain injury. If you are a survivor of brain injury and are looking to share with others, learn strategies, and grow your community, please reach out to Dr. Nicole Cruse at crusen2@sacredheart.edu for more information.

New Yorker Discussion Group (NWL & Virtual)

westhartford

Social Security Video Connect

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Social Security Video Connect allows you to meet with a representative virtually. Every Friday from 10:00-12:00

A250 in Ridgefield: Closing Keynote with CT Poet Laureate Dr. Antoinette Brim-Bell

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Join us for the Closing Keynote presentation of our special A250: A Deep Dive into the Declaration of Independence program series offered in collaboration with Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center. We are honored to welcome Dr. Antoinette Brim-Bell, Connecticut’s 8th State Poet Laureate. Dr. Brim-Bell will present an original poem written specifically for A250: Declaration Deep Dive that will engage with the ideals of the Declaration of Independence in a forward-looking way, particularly ins...

Summer Sundays Poetry Open Mic

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Cookbook Club (NWL)

westhartford

Focus on Fiction Writing via Zoom!

norwalkpl

--------------------------------------------------------------- Kim Kovach teaches fiction writing, creative writing and personal story writing classes. Kim is the author of six fiction books including a collection of short stories, A Few Bad Decisions. Kim is the editor of two anthologies, Fiction on Fridays and Whatever Happened to Hansel and Gretel? As a journalist, Kim has written magazine articles, as well as more than 300 newspaper columns, Reading, Writing & Chocolate, published by Hal...

John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, Their Historic 50 Year Friendship

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Join us at the Windsor Public Library for a fun and informative night as George Baker, a historical re-enactor, comes as John Adams and describes his 50 year friendship with Thomas Jefferson. Adams describes how he and Jefferson met in 1775 at the Continental Congress, how they jointly convinced the Continental Congress to vote for independence a year later, their comradeship as fellow ambassadors to England and France, the competitive presidential elections of 1796 and 1800, and finally thei...

Novice Night: Citrus Printed Tea Towels

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We'll use real citrus fruits and fabric paint and stamp our own designs onto a tea towel. Seating and supplies limited. Registration required.

Social Stitchers Meetup

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Do you have a crochet, knitting, embroidery, needlepoint, cross stitch, punch needle or any other hand stitching project that you're currently working on? Then join us for this new casual meetup where we will spend some time relaxing, chatting, and most importantly crafting! All levels of experience are welcome.

BPL's Hottest Apps for Summer (Prosser)

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Learn about the library's Hottest Apps you will want on your phone or tablet this summer. Access your next favorite read digitally, discover how to stream films and tv shows, browse the magazine collection, learn a new language, and more. Upon registration, let us know if there is a specific library app you want to learn more about. If you reside in a town other than Bloomfield, your app availability may differ. Limited space available.

Celebrate Pollinator Week!

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Join Fairfield Conservationists - Mary Hogue, Chair Fairfield Forestry Committee - Ted Luchsinger, Director Lights Out Ct. - Stefan Martin, Land Steward of Ct. Audubon Society as well as Lights Out Ct. How to engage with the Native Plant community -Seed sharing, Sowing, sustainable tools to use Gardening For Life, Sustainable Landscaping, Night pollination Meet our pollinators and how to support them Join in citizen science experiment iNaurralist Fairfield Bio-Blitz Identify as many pollinato...

Mahjong @ Main

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Mahjong! Tuesdays from 10am-12pm Registration required. No walk-ins. Mahjong meets at both Main and Woods branch. Please register for only one location each week. Registration begins at 6:00 a.m. on the first day of every month for the following month. (ex: June 1 for all July dates) This group is extremely popular. Mahjong is a tile-based game that was developed in China, and has gained wide-spread popularity in the West over the past century. Join Fairfield Public Library's on-going Mahjong...

New Yorker Roundtable

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Meetings are hybrid, in-person at the library and online via Zoom. Join the Friends of the Library New Yorker Group to discuss articles from the current issue on politics, current events, literature, and more. Sponsored by the Friends of the Weston Public Library.

Online: A New User’s Introduction to the Essential Features of the iPhone

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This session via Zoom is designed for the new iPhone user. It is a basic review of the iPhone’s essential features. The discussion will begin with the basics…the difference between using data while on cellular service vs Wi-Fi, and the difference between storing photos, messages etc. on your iPhone vs on iCloud. Learn what a Hot Spot is and how to use it. Also learn how to use Bluetooth, and AirDrop. There will also be a general discussion of how to use the Phone app, including newer features...

Sew Studio with Jen Butler

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This is a terrific sewing group led by the fabulous designer Jennifer Butler! All sewing-skill levels are welcome. Bring your own project to work on or grab a pattern from our files. For ages 12 and up.

The Atlantic Magazine Discussion (NWL & Virtual)

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West Hartford Tabletop Game Club (NWL)

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2026 World Cup Watch Party

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Calling all soccer fans! Join us for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. We'll host watch parties where you can sit back, eat snacks, do activities, and watch soccer on the big screen. Anyone under the age 18 welcome. No registration needed. Families encouraged to come!

Community Mindfulness Project - Meditation Exploration

norwalkpl

Join us for any or all of these secular, guided group meditation sessions, appropriate for new and experienced meditators and everyone in between. --------------------------------------------------------------- Each Session begins with a brief discussion of the week's practice, followed by a 30 minute guided meditation and community sharing Q&A. We look forward to sitting with you! - Different meditation practice each week - All secular and science-based - Done seated in chairs, no special cl...

IFSB International Flying Saucer Bureau Meet-Up

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Do aliens exist? Have you experienced paranormal and/or extraterrestrial phenomenon? Want to hear first hand accounts? If so, this group is for you! Join paranormal historian/author Michael Bielawa for our monthly club at the library focusing on all things Sci-Fi and Paranormal. Members draw inspiration from the original worldwide IFSB society created by Bridgeport, CT resident Albert Bender. History acknowledges Bender as being the earliest person visited by the Men in Black. Gatherings have...