The Morris Public Library offers Story and Music Time for participants ages 9 mo. - 5 y.o every Tuesday at 10 am.

Please call to ask if a spot is available: 860-567-7440.

Sing songs, read a story, do a craft!

Live, In-Person & on Zoom:

Join Nancy Schuler in this exercise class for senior women. You can attend the class in person, here at the OWL, or online in the privacy of your home. The class features stretching and exercises that can be done in a chair or standing, and lifting of 1 or 2 lb. weights. All exercises are gentle and easy to understand. Exercise has been proven to help one's cognitive abilities, blood pressure, insomnia, digestive issues, depression, strength and independence. The Alzheimer's, Diabetes and Heart Associations all recommend exercise for healthy ageing.

No prior experience is necessary. Bring in a set of light weights for this class - 1 to 2 lbs.

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

NEW: Baby Story Time

Tuesdays in April 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.

Music and Rhyme for Children from Birth to 3s! A program for babies and their caretakers that incorporates music, rhythm, stories, and nursery rhymes to spur language development, body awareness, pre-reading skills, self-confidence, and cooperation. Gathering at 10:15, the program begins at 10:30.

Registration appreciated, drop-ins welcome!

Learn about the journey of The 7 Pillars of wisdom and how this insight can benefit you in your daily life. Explore Hindu Vedic Hymns, Chinese Ethics and Mysticism, and Noble Truth, Hebrew Tanakh, Christian Prophecy, Koranic , Astrophysicism.

For more than 60 years, Leonardo has been a teacher in Secondary Schools, Colleges, in Adult Faith and Adult Learner Communities. He has been teaching Literature, Latin, Italian, History, Music, Theology, Drama/

Theater, Philosophy.

* Pre-registration required.

Tuesdays April 15 - April 29, 2025

Every other Tuesday

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Location: The Litchfield History Museum (7 South Street)

FREE

Registration not required

Join us for a bi-weekly knitting social meetup at the Litchfield Historical Society, where you can meet other knitters, get your questions answered about tricky patterns, and expand your knowledge. No experience is necessary, just a desire to learn to knit! Bring a project to work on and enjoy the company of your fellow crafters. It's a great place to roundtable your ideas and workshop any hiccups you might be encountering in your project.

Hosted by Alexandra Herst, a local knitting & crafting enthusiast, is a deep believer in the capability of anyone to master the complexities of knitting, she takes the approach of empowering beginners through education to further their skills and encourage their creativity!  

Join local historical costuming enthusiast Abigail Yanaway to...

• Ask questions about 18th century sewing Access resources related to 18th century sewing
• Get help with your own 18th century projects
• Meet other people interested in historical sewing
• Join other historical sewing enthusiasts to work on projects together

Join the Housatonic Valley Association for a Dine Out for a Cause fundraiser, hosted by Da Capo of Litchfield! A portion of the proceeds from Da Capo's hearty Italian dishes sold that evening will support HVA's conservation work in the Housatonic Valley and beyond.

The only conservation organization dedicated to the entire tri-state Housatonic Watershed, the Housatonic Valley Association acts to protect the natural character and environmental health of the region, from the Berkshires to Long Island Sound, through restoration projects, land protection, and educational programs.

Live, In-Person:

In partnership with the Litchfield PTO and The Litchfield Prevention Council, OWL is pleased to continue our ongoing series pertaining to screen use by our youth. This event is open to our entire community. Come and learn the latest research as well as what we can do to ensure play-based childhood in our community.

Yoga is open to everyone 13 and older of all skills and abilities. Whether you are a beginner or experienced, anyone can participate in our Tuesday night class. Pace yourself, practice at your level, rest when needed. A yoga mat is extremely recommenced. All classes are from 6:30p-7:30p at the Coe Park Civic Center (101 Litchfield Street) Click here to register

Join us in the Community Room for our monthly Fun Fiction Book Club! Refreshments and Ice Breaker Game from 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm. 7:00 pm we start chatting about the book! This program is free and open to the public. No registration required! The book is available at the Circulation Desk. Refreshments provided by The Friends of The Thomaston Public Library. This month we will be reading and discussing Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan. 

Do you love basketball? Is it too cold out to play on the outdoor courts? On Tuesdays from 7pm - 9pm, Kent Park and Recreation will be hosting drop-in adult basketball in the Kent Center School Gym. All levels of experience are welcome! No registration required. Please bring your own balls.

Please ring the front door bell upon arrival at the Kent Center School Gym.

Join us on the TeamReach app with group code: Ba11islyfe

For more information, visit the Town of Kent Park and Recreation Department website here.

Presented by Kristen Giordano

Are you ready to break free from stress and cultivate a deeper sense of peace and joy? Through guided experiences, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how your mind works, uncover the subconscious patterns that drive stress, and learn practical self-hypnosis techniques to enhance gratitude, positivity and happiness. Whether you’re looking to find more calm, improve focus, enhance spiritual attunement or let go of self-sabotaging behaviors, this workshop will empower you to harness the power of your mind and step into a more joyful, intentional way of living.

Lunch is included.

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.

Music and Rhyme for Children from Birth to 3s! A program for babies and their caretakers that incorporates music, rhythm, stories, and nursery rhymes to spur language development, body awareness, pre-reading skills, self-confidence, and cooperation. Gathering at 10:15, the program begins at 10:30.

Registration appreciated, drop-ins welcome!