The Youth Civic Challenge empowers teams of 13–18 year-olds to define and tackle real-world issues. Through this program, participants learn to rethink societal structures, reframe challenges, and implement lasting solutions.Youth Civic Challenge invites you to be part of an exclusive, 4-week summer course designed to empower driven individuals with the tools, knowledge, and network to drive positive change.
Youth Civic Challenge
Join us for Story Time on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 for new books, free play, and fun crafts!
Story Time
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
18th Century Sewing Drop In Hours - Get ready for 2026!!
Summer Reading Kickoff and Ice Cream Treats "Level Up at Your Library" Tuesday, June 24, 6 PM
Begin your new reading adventures with the Annual Summer Reading Kickoff and Ice Cream Treats for children on Tuesday, June 24, 6 PM. Receive your reading incentives and enjoy your “read-tastic” ice cream treat!
Summer Reading Kickoff and Ice Cream Treats
The Youth Civic Challenge empowers teams of 13–18 year-olds to define and tackle real-world issues. Through this program, participants learn to rethink societal structures, reframe challenges, and implement lasting solutions.Youth Civic Challenge invites you to be part of an exclusive, 4-week summer course designed to empower driven individuals with the tools, knowledge, and network to drive positive change.
Youth Civic Challenge
This workshop will cover the fundamentals of wheel throwing with an emphasis on individual experimentation and expressive design. Explore surface techniques such as sgraffito, slip trailing and glaze applications.
Instructor: Kathy Cady
Wednesdays, June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2025
10 AM - 2 PM
Members: $378 / Non-Members: $420
Ceramic Wheel Throwing and Surface Techniques
Join us every Friday night from 5-8 in the NHAG studio, at 37 Greenwoods Road, New Hartford CT - Floor 2 #9A for life model drawing. Participants must be 18+ to attend.
registar at nhagct.art or newhartfordartisansguild.com
Live Figure drawing
The Youth Civic Challenge empowers teams of 13–18 year-olds to define and tackle real-world issues. Through this program, participants learn to rethink societal structures, reframe challenges, and implement lasting solutions.Youth Civic Challenge invites you to be part of an exclusive, 4-week summer course designed to empower driven individuals with the tools, knowledge, and network to drive positive change.
Youth Civic Challenge
Basic Italian I, a 13-session beginner class, will be held on Thursdays, May 8 to July 31, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. The class will cover pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, conversation, and culture. The required text is Learn Italian the Fast and Fun Way by Marcel Danesi, Barron's Publisher, any edition, available online at abebooks.com and other retailers.
Italian class- beginner
Join us for Story Time on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 for new books, free play, and fun crafts!
Story Time
A Community History of Falls Village in Stories, Pictures and Objects. Join writer and Falls Village resident Mark Gozonsky for a six month learning by publishing workshop centered around telling Falls Village stories. Beginning in January participants will meet at the library once a month to share ideas and work on their stories in community. The group will meet on the fourth Thursday of the month at 11 am. The workshop will culminate in June with a book and a community celebration and reading. This workshop is open to all ages.
Community Writing Workshop
This workshop will guide you through the process of making an acrylic painting from start to finish. Learn how to build the background and capture your subject by employing techniques to create well-balanced, colorful compositions.
Instructor: Mark Buku
Thursdays, June 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2025
12:30 - 4:30 PM
Ages: 15+
Members: $216 / Non-Members: $240