Rhyme Time & Playgroup

Wednesdays in April at 10:30 AM

Perfect for 18 - 36 months, but fun for everyone!

Lots of rhymes, a sprinkling of songs, and one or two shared board books round out this library program that is perfect for little ones who need to get those wiggles out. Stay to PLAY! After the rhymes, stay for some unstructured play time with other kiddos.

Join us for a special Mother Goose Story Time on Mother Goose Day, May 1st, at 10:30am! We will mix songs and stories from the Mother Goose treasury before enjoying some nursery rhyme-inspired crafts and snacks.

Thursdays in May at 10:30 AM

Perfect for 3 - 5 year olds, but fun for everyone!

Join Mrs. Tricia for a classic library storytime - books, songs, bubbles, and more! Come for early literary skills, social connections, and fun! We will focus on one special picture book author each week.

We’re celebrating Space Day a day early! Join us at the library on Thursday, May 1st at 3:30pm as we celebrate all the amazing things that are part of our never-ending, ever-expanding universe in space. Make constellations with marshmallows, experience gravity as we design and launch bottle rockets, and test your space knowledge at our Space Day program.

Out in the Corner and the David M. Hunt Library are partnering for a LGBTQIA+ game night on the first Thursday of the month, from 5:30-7 pm. Bring your own games, play those provided, or just hang out. Snacks are provided!

Teen Workshop: Engraved Frames (Grades 6+)

Discover what the CNC machine can do in this beginner-friendly workshop! You’ll learn how to create a design in Canva and then program the CNC to engrave it on a wooden picture frame. Frames will be cut after the workshop and can be picked up at the library at a later date.

Registration Required: https://www.gunnlibrary.org/calendar/teen-workshop-engraved-frames/

Saturdays in May t 10:30 AM

All Ages Welcome!

Saturday Storytime is BACK! Come to OWL for an all ages storytime in the children's room every Saturday at 10:30 then stay to play. In addition to our puppet theater, wooden blocks, and train set, and dollhouse! We also have an ongoing Scavenger Hunt with fun prizes for winners as well as a special weekly craft for older children. And most importantly come in to browse our collection of print books, Nutmeg nominees, and Wonderbooks!

Let's plant the 'Kent' in Kent-ucky at the 1st annual garden Kent-ucky Derby Party & Hat  Promenade!

Horse d'oeuvres, 'Kent' juleps* (featuring bourbon from CT’s Mine Hill Distillery), race viewing/raffle and a hat promenade. Prizes for best  hats!

*Funds raised from event & cocktails to support Kent’s Poetess Promenade & Garden

We worship every Sunday at 10 a.m. All are welcome!

Join us for Duck Day at Ripley!

A fun-filled, educational day for all ages featuring:

• Live raptor show by Skyhunters in Flight (2 PM)
• Reptile programs by Riverside Reptiles (11:30 AM & 1 PM)
• Rubber Duck Derby Race (12 PM)
• Face painting & hands-on activities
• Conservation games & educational exhibits
• Nature-inspired vendors
• Explore our aviaries & endangered waterfowl
• ...and so much more!

$10 per person | Kids 12 & under + Members FREE

Celebrate nature, conservation, and community with us

Join us for Duck Day at Ripley!

A fun-filled, educational day for all ages featuring:

• Live raptor show by Skyhunters in Flight (2 PM)
• Reptile programs by Riverside Reptiles (11:30 AM & 1 PM)
• Rubber Duck Derby Race (12 PM)
• Face painting & hands-on activities
• Conservation games & educational exhibits
• Nature-inspired vendors
• Explore our aviaries & endangered waterfowl
• ...and so much more!

$10 per person | Kids 12 & under + Members FREE

Celebrate nature, conservation, and community with us!

Join us for Duck Day at Ripley!

A fun-filled, educational day for all ages featuring:

• Live raptor show by Skyhunters in Flight (2 PM)
• Reptile programs by Riverside Reptiles (11:30 AM & 1 PM)
• Rubber Duck Derby Race (12 PM)
• Face painting & hands-on activities
• Conservation games & educational exhibits
• Nature-inspired vendors
• Explore our aviaries & endangered waterfowl
• ...and so much more!

$10 per person | Kids 12 & under + Members FREE

Celebrate nature, conservation, and community with us

Join us for Duck Day at Ripley!

A fun-filled, educational day for all ages featuring:

• Live raptor show by Skyhunters in Flight (2 PM)
• Reptile programs by Riverside Reptiles (11:30 AM & 1 PM)
• Rubber Duck Derby Race (12 PM)
• Face painting & hands-on activities
• Conservation games & educational exhibits
• Nature-inspired vendors
• Explore our aviaries & endangered waterfowl
• ...and so much more!

$10 per person | Kids 12 & under + Members FREE

Celebrate nature, conservation, and community with us!

Join us for Duck Day at Ripley!

A fun-filled, educational day for all ages featuring:

• Live raptor show by Skyhunters in Flight (2 PM)
• Reptile programs by Riverside Reptiles (11:30 AM & 1 PM)
• Rubber Duck Derby Race (12 PM)
• Face painting & hands-on activities
• Conservation games & educational exhibits
• Nature-inspired vendors
• Explore our aviaries & endangered waterfowl
• ...and so much more!

$10 per person | Kids 12 & under + Members FREE

Celebrate nature, conservation, and community with us!

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Our Backyard Wildlife: A Family-Friendly Event!

• Sunday, May 4 at 2:00–4:00 PM
• Whigville Grange Hall, 153 S Main St, Burlington
• Kids of all ages are welcome
• Free & open to the public – no RSVP needed!

Although a small state, Connecticut encompasses various habitats from coastal regions to forests which host a rich and diverse array of wildlife species. Learn about these amazing creatures who share our home and how human activity impacts our wildlife. Margery will bring a few live creatures for us to see up close and personal. This program is great for all: kids and adults.

Margery Winters is a long-time naturalist and instructor at Roaring Brook Nature Center in Canton where she is delighted to be able to share her passion for earth science and nature with students of all ages.

Program Schedule:

• 2:00-2:45 pm Reception - Light snacks provided
• 2:45-3:00 pm Business Meeting 
• 3:00-4:00 pm Our Backyard Wildlife presented by Margery Winters 

Learn more here: https://www.burlingtonlandtrust.org/.../our-backyard...

Join us for a special screening of A Complete Unknown, the acclaimed 2024 biographical drama about legendary musician Bob Dylan's transformative early years.

Directed by James Mangold, A Complete Unknown chronicles the journey of a 19-year-old Bob Dylan (portrayed by Timothée Chalamet) as he arrives in New York City in 1961. Determined to meet his idol, the ailing folk singer Woody Guthrie (Scoot McNairy), Dylan quickly immerses himself in the vibrant Greenwich Village music scene. Under the mentorship of figures like Pete Seeger (Edward Norton) and alongside contemporaries such as Joan Baez (Monica Barbaro), Dylan's meteoric rise challenges traditional folk norms, culminating in his controversial electric performance at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival. ​

A Complete Unknown has garnered critical acclaim, earning eight nominations at the 97th Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Chalamet. The film is celebrated for its authentic portrayal of Dylan's early career and the cultural shifts of the 1960s. ​

Don't miss this opportunity to witness the story of a musical icon's rise to prominence and the moments that defined a generation.

Rated R

2:21 H

Registration is required:

https://www.gunnlibrary.org/calendar/monday-movie-matinee-a-complete-unknown/

Join us for Story Time on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 for new books, free play, and fun crafts!

Tuesdays in May at 10:30 AM

Perfect for 0 - 12 months, but fun for everyone!

Meet us in the Children’s Room for Baby Time! This calm, cozy program is designed for pre-walkers who aren't quite ready for the high energy of Rhyme Time. We will focus on nursery rhymes, lullabies, and bonding with your baby.

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 this class to get the most out of Google Chrome!

Mike Ingber, owner of Upward Business Systems since 1989, provides expert, reliable, affordable computer consulting services to a large base of clients. Clients include town halls, libraries, schools, non-profit agencies, small and medium businesses, home users, and senior citizens. Mike received an M.S. in Computer Science from Cornell University in 1979, and a B.S. in Computer Science and Applied Math from Stony Brook University in 1977. Mike has been a resident of Oxford since 1982.

18+

Registration is required: https://www.gunnlibrary.org/calendar/tech-tuesday-design-your-own-embroidery-machine-patterns-2/

Wednesdays in May at 10:30 AM

Perfect for 18 - 36 months, but fun for everyone!

Lots of rhymes, a sprinkling of songs, and one or two shared board books round out this library program that is perfect for little ones who need to get those wiggles out. Stay to PLAY! After the rhymes, stay for some unstructured play time with other kiddos.

Birds on the Move: Half Day Program with Pizza Lunch!

Wednesday, May 7th at 1:30pm

Best for grades K-5 but all are welcome!

Presented by the Litchfield Hills Audubon Society

Registration Required.

After a brief introduction on Spring migration we will head outside to spot birds using the tools in OWL’s circulating birding backpack! Additional binoculars will be available for use during this family-friendly program.

Join us for Story Time on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 for new books, free play, and fun crafts!

Thursdays in May at 10:30 AM

Perfect for 3 - 5 year olds, but fun for everyone!

Join Mrs. Tricia for a classic library storytime - books, songs, bubbles, and more! Come for early literary skills, social connections, and fun! We will focus on one special picture book author each week.

This month, the Friday Afternoon Book Club invites readers to immerse themselves in the rich and unforgettable world of A Prayer for Owen Meany by bestselling author John Irving. Known for its emotional depth, sharp wit, and profound themes, the novel promises to spark meaningful conversation and reflection among book lovers.

Set in 1950s New Hampshire, the story follows the lifelong friendship between John Wheelwright and the remarkable Owen Meany—a boy with a strange voice and an unshakable belief that he is destined for a divine purpose. Through Owen’s extraordinary faith and the twists of fate that shape their lives, Irving explores powerful themes of religion, destiny, grief, and identity.

Book club members will explore questions like: What does it mean to believe in something greater than yourself? How does friendship shape our sense of self and purpose? And how can one small person leave an outsized impact on the world?

All are welcome—whether you're reading it for the first time or revisiting this unforgettable classic. Join us for a thoughtful and engaging discussion!

Registration required: https://www.gunnlibrary.org/calendar/gml-friday-book-club-a-prayer-for-owen-meany-by-john-irving/

Looking for something to do with your unpaired socks? Join us for a Lost Sock Party at the David M. Hunt Library on May 9th at 3:30pm on Lost Sock Memorial Day! We will gather together to give new purpose to our unpaired socks with multiple craft stations set up with new ways to repurpose your mismatched, lonely socks. Snacks and laughs aplenty.

*BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!*

Learn dance fundamentals and the basic steps plus even more for several of the most popular Ballroom Dances. Each of the 3 evenings we will choose from among these – BACHATA, CHA CHA-SALSA, HUSTLE, JITTERBUG SWING, MERENGUE, WALTZ and WEST COAST SWING. We have instruction sheets to help you remember what you learn and a possible “field trip” to get some real world experience.

ALL AGES welcome and NO partner or previous dance experience necessary. Have fun dancing to impress at your next dance party !

Instructor: Jim Zaccaria has taught dance since 1985. He helped found the Philadelphia Swing Dance Society and Swing On ! to teach new dancers the joys of boogieing to the beat !

This three - week session begins on Friday, May 9 from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm and meets at Community Hall at the Morris Town Hall.

Please CARRY IN smooth soled shoes for our lessons (Shoes that would allow you to pivot on the ball of your foot.). And wear comfortable clothes that are easy to move (and dance!) in.

SESSIONS:

Friday, May 9 / 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Friday, May 16 / 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Friday, May 23 / 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

COST FOR THE THREE WEEK SERIES:

Morris residents - $30 couple / $20 single

Non residents - $35 couple / $25 single

Please email us at Activities@morrisct.gov to register!

CCB will present "Paddington in Peru" at 8 p.m. Registration required.

https://MovieNight-Paddington.eventbrite.com

Salisbury Handmade is having their first Artisan Market of the year on Saturday, May 10th from 10 am - 5 pm on The White Hart lawn in Salisbury, CT. There will be 20 plus artisans set up on the lawn featuring jewelry, baked goods, woodwork, fiber arts, metal and leather work, ceramics, and so much more! This is a not to miss event for your Mother’s Day weekend. Visit artisansale.org for the full list of participating artisans. The market is free. All are welcome.

Saturdays in May t 10:30 AM

All Ages Welcome!

Saturday Storytime is BACK! Come to OWL for an all ages storytime in the children's room every Saturday at 10:30 then stay to play. In addition to our puppet theater, wooden blocks, and train set, and dollhouse! We also have an ongoing Scavenger Hunt with fun prizes for winners as well as a special weekly craft for older children. And most importantly come in to browse our collection of print books, Nutmeg nominees, and Wonderbooks!