Author Archives: Christine Michaud

Fast Track to Time Management

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Are you finding yourself with more and more tasks to do, yet there’s never enough time to get everything done? Are you stumped about how to accommodate kids, spouse, and yourself, learning and working virtually from home at the same time, or in limited space? For 40 years, Ronni Eisenberg has helped others get organized and now she can help you! Join us for this Zoom workshop and take control of your time and space.

Thursday January 21 at 7 PM

Please register to receive the Zoom link prior to our meeting. 

Food Explorers: Gnocchi

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Join Food Explorers to learn how to make Sweet Potato Gnocchi in this Zoom class and your dish will be ready to eat by dinner. Registered Dietitian, Megan, of Food Explorers will walk you through the steps to make your own gnocchi. Please be sure to ask any food and nutrition related questions you may have! This recipe can be adjusted to accommodate any dairy or gluten allergies.

You will need to supply the following ingredients:
1 LB sweet potatoes
Regular or GF flour
Salt
Optional Parmesan and Ricotta cheese.
This recipe also pairs wonderfully with a brown butter sauce, so if you’d like to join in making this, you’ll need butter and heavy cream OR milk.

Class begins at 5:30 PM. To join us in making this recipe please register here. Individuals and families are welcome.

House History with Bryna O’Sullivan: Part 2 – Nov. 19

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This two part series will help you learn the history of a house in CT. Bryna O’Sullivan will share her expertise for doing research.

House History: Who’s Lived in Your House? (Part II)
Identify the homeowners and learn the history of your house! Using the census, local history, newspapers, photographs, maps, and architectural surveys to trace the  story behind the people who once lived in your home.  Bryna O’Sullivan will walk us through using these resources.
November 19 7 PM
Please register here. This program will take place over Zoom and a link will be sent prior to the meeting.

Archer Mayor & Friends

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New-England based authors have new books out this fall! Join us for a virtual author event  featuring New York Times bestselling author Archer Mayor in conversation with fellow New England mystery writers Sarah Stewart Taylor, Paula Munier, and Julia Spencer-Fleming. In partnership with RJ Julia, who will be making books available for sale during the program. Learn more about the authors’ new books here!

We’ll be discussing new releases and answering your questions!  A link to the event will be emailed to all registrants. 

Tuesday November 10 7 PM

Registration required. Please register here.

A Vote of Her Own

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How did the women of CT work for – or against – the right to vote? Join us as we explore the fight for women’s suffrage in Connecticut. We will look at photos, letters, and pamphlets from the CT Historical Society’s collection to understand one of the most hard-fought political battles of American History.

November 9 at 7 PM. This meeting will take place over Zoom. A link to the Zoom meeting will be sent prior to the event.

Registration required. Please register here.

This program is made possible the P.A.L.S.

The Con Artist Playbook

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AARP Fraud Watch Network Presents:  The Con Artist Playbook:  Join us to learn about the psychology behind ID theft, fraud and scams through the testimony of actual scammers. Participants will walk away armed with tips and tools for keeping themselves and their families safe.  This Zoom program requires registration and a link to the event will be sent to all participants prior to the meeting.

Thursday October 22 7-8 pm.

Register here.

Print from Anywhere!

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Print from home or from any location from a smartphone, tablet, or laptop.
  • From your personal device, email the document, picture, or email that you want to print to “print@ricohprintcloud.com”
  • Once the email is received, the service will email a release code back to you.
  • Come to the Library and go to the printer/copier.
  • Tap the Home icon on the copier.
  • Tap the “ICE” icon.
  • Tap the “Print Cloud – Print” icon .
  • Enter your release code.
  • Adjust settings (number of copies, single or double sided, etc.) and tap “Print”.

Printing and copies are $0.15 per page for black and white and $0.25 per page for color.

Documents may be sent to the printer from your device from any location, including your home. The document will not print until you come to the library and enter the release code.

Understanding Your Aura

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Seats available! Are you curious what an aura is and how it might affect you? An aura is a distinctive quality that seems to surround and be generated by a person.  Paranormal author and Aura Consultant, Sydney Sherman, has been studying auras for many years and will share everything you need to know to understand your own aura, from color to personality trait and how it can impact your life. Join us for a special zoom presentation! Registration required and a zoom link will be sent to you before our program.
Please register here!

Event will take place over Zoom on Tuesday September 22 7-9 pm. 

Get To Know Your Outdoors

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We’re on the cusp of a new season….the sun is setting sooner, the air is a little crisper, and the shadows are getting longer. Let’s go outside! This week’s DIY Durham activity will provide you with a small notebook and suggestions for how to make the most of your time in nature. All you need is a pencil. Pick up a packet at the library, head outside, and document your adventure!

Packets available beginning Monday September 14 while supplies last.