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.

The Storyteller’s Death by Ann Dávila Cardinal

The Storyteller’s Death by Ann Dávila Cardinal is a critically acclaimed novel that offers a compelling blend of magical realism, family legacy, and cultural exploration. It is an ideal choice for thoughtful discussion and reflection.

Set in 1970s Puerto Rico, The Storyteller’s Death follows Isla Larsen Sanchez, a teenage girl navigating the complexities of identity, grief, and belonging. After her grandmother’s death, Isla begins to experience vivid visions of her ancestors’ stories—visions that both unsettle and enlighten her. As Isla unravels generations of hidden truths, the line between past and present, myth and reality, becomes increasingly blurred.

Ann Dávila Cardinal masterfully weaves together themes of intergenerational trauma, storytelling, and cultural identity in a novel that is as emotionally resonant as it is thought-provoking.

All community members are invited to participate in this literary exploration. Whether you are a longtime participant or new to the group, we welcome your insights and perspectives.

Registration is required.

Copies of the book are available at the circulation desk.

Registration required: https://www.gunnlibrary.org/calendar/gml-thursday-book-club-the-storytellers-death-by-ann-davila-cardinal/

Paint a bookmark that looks just like stained glass in this Makerspace workshop! 

Ages 18+

Registration Required:

https://www.gunnlibrary.org/calendar/faux-stained-glass-bookmarks/

Friday, May 23, 2025

5:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Location:

Cost: FREE

REGISTER

amily Pizza & Game Night at Litchfield Community Center

Join us for an evening of fun, food, and friendly competition at our Family Pizza & Game Night, sponsored by the Litchfield Prevention Council. Bring your family and friends for board games, card games, and delicious pizza.

*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!

In celebration of National Scavenger Hunt Day on May 24th, the David M. Hunt Library will be throwing a Super-Sized Scavenger Hunt. Use the riddles to find all the clues in and around the library grounds. Happy searching!

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!

Get ready for warmer weather by creating beautiful, seasonal crafts! Youngsters can use colorful paper, craft sticks, gems, and paper butterflies to design their own unique creations to take home. All materials will be provided, and the activity is fun for all ages!

Registration required

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

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.

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.

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.

Feeling stressed? Visit the Makerspace to relax and unwind at this calming craft night. Work on a project from home or make a collage as you listen to tranquil music and spend time with friends.

Ages 18+

Registration Required: https://www.gunnlibrary.org/calendar/peaceful-palettes-collage/

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.

18+

Registration Required: https://www.gunnlibrary.org/calendar/adult-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!

Join Paul Hawken, bestselling author and environmental visionary, for an inspiring talk reframing carbon as a force of life and connection.

Wildly celebrated author, speaker, and consultant on climatic, economic, and ecological regeneration, Paul Hawken will be our guest at AMP. For the past seven months, Paul, as AMP Advisor, has been working on our Regeneration Project with students from ten schools in Connecticut. Join us for a conversation about his latest work, Carbon.

A journey into the world of carbon, the most versatile element on the planet, by The New York Times bestselling author Paul Hawken.

About the Author

Paul Hawken starts ecological businesses, writes about nature and commerce, and consults with heads of state and CEOs on climatic, economic, and ecological regeneration. He has appeared on numerous media, including The Today Show, Talk of the Nation, Bill Maher, CBS This Morning, Charlie Rose, and others, and his work has been profiled or featured in hundreds of articles, including the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Newsweek, Washington Post, Forbes, and Business Week. He has written nine books, including six national and NYT bestsellers: Growing a Business, The Next Economy, The Ecology of Commerce, Blessed Unrest, Drawdown, and Regeneration. He is published in 30 languages, and his books are available in over 50 countries. His latest book, Carbon, The Book of Life, was published by Viking/Penguin on March 18, 2025. Paul has served on the board of many environmental organizations, including Point Foundation (publisher of the Whole Earth Catalogs), Center for Plant Conservation, Conservation International, Trust for Public Land, Friends of the Earth, and National Audubon Society. He has received six honorary doctorates. He is the founder of Project Drawdown and Project Regeneration (regeneration.org), which is the world’s largest, most complete listing and network of solutions to the climate crisis. He lives in Mill Valley, California, at the edge of wilderness in the Cascade Creek watershed with his wife Jasmine and coyotes, foxes, bobcats, ravens, red-tail hawks, pileated woodpeckers, and flocks of nuthatches.

Free Event – Admission Ticket Is Required

Secure your spot for this evening with Paul Hawken by reserving your free admission ticket today. Seating is limited.

Want to take home a piece of the evening?

Choose the ticket option that includes a reserved copy of Paul Hawken’s Carbon: The Book of Life. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear his groundbreaking insights and leave with a signed copy of this remarkable work.

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

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

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

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!

The O&G Touch a Truck is back!

Saturday, June 7, 10am-2pm

900 South Main Street, Torrington, CT

Dozens of pieces of construction equipment will be on display for kids to touch and climb aboard.

There will also be police vehicles!

Admission to the event is a suggested donation of $2 per person, and all proceeds will benefit the Torrington Police Activities League -Torrington PAL.

Ample parking will be available next door at 850 South Street and a shuttle bus will be available.

The event is weather permitting.