Come join our bi-monthly garden discussion group. Do you have Garedn questions, problems and information to share? Seeds or plants to share?

Join us for a fun evening. Spring is here!

Foundations of Natural Farming: Fermentation & Biostimulants is a two-day immersive class designed to introduce growers, homesteaders, and natural farming enthusiasts to the fundamentals of fermentation-based soil and plant health.

On Day 1 (May 3rd), we will explore the basics of Korean Natural Farming (KNF) and Jadam techniques, including how to make Fermented Plant Juice (FPJ), Fermented Fruit Juice (FFJ), Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB), Jadam Microbial Solution (JMS), and Jadam Liquid Fertilizer (JLF). Participants will gather materials and prepare their own microbial solutions to enhance soil and plant vitality.

🌱 Why Attend?

• Gain hands-on experience making natural farming inputs
• Learn techniques to improve soil health and plant resilience
• Take home select materials as a VIP attendee
• Connect with a community of like-minded growers

Chess players of all ages are invited to join our Monday night Chess Club. Sharpen your skills and make new friends while you enjoy a friendly game. Players should already be familiar with the basics of how to play. Registration is helpful, but not required.

Come enjoy some stories with Mrs. Molly and make a special craft for mom. For ages 1-8. Please register each child separately @harwintonlibrary.org/events

Bring a blanket, or fold out chair, and sit on our lawn while we learn all about horses! Operation Hold Your Horses, from Harwinton, is bringing two ponies to the library to help us learn. Families will be able to pet and take pictures with the animals after the presentation. All ages. No registration needed. If there is bad weather, we will try to move the program to another date.

Chess players of all ages are invited to join our Monday night Chess Club. Sharpen your skills and make new friends while you enjoy a friendly game. Players should already be familiar with the basics of how to play. Registration is helpful, but not required.

Enjoy using watercolors and collage to create your own personal book tracker for summer reading! Ages 11+. Please register @harwintonlibrary.org/events

Unique photography exhibit showcasing over 70 captivating photos from local artist Maura Salvati. Artist recepion is Sunday May 18th from 2 till 5 at the Harwinton Library; all are welcome. Exhibit will be open during library hours May 5th through June. All pieces are available for purchase and 20% of all sales benefit the library.

Maura Salvat’s Nature Photography Exhibit will be on display in our activity room for the months of May and June. Join the artist for this free reception and view her work.

Chess players of all ages are invited to join our Monday night Chess Club. Sharpen your skills and make new friends while you enjoy a friendly game. Players should already be familiar with the basics of how to play. Registration is helpful, but not required.

Kids will see a real beekeepers outfit, touch bee wax, enjoy a bee presentation, and get to take home a coloring book along with other prizes all dealing with bees!

Ages 5+. Please register each child separately @harwintonlibrary.org/events

Need a laugh? Join author and pop culture historian Marty Gitlin for a funny program about funny programs! Marty will talk about the evolution of sitcoms over the decades, from I Love Lucy to The Big Bang Theory. Test your knowledge of sitcom trivia and enjoy hilarious clips from some of your favorite shows at this fun and interactive program. This program is suitable for teens and adults. Please register @harwintonlibrary.org/events