Looking to try a new craft or learn a new skill? We will offer a variety of crafts to make at home. Pick up a supply kit from the library and try your hand at a project this summer (while supplies last):

August 17 Zentangle
All you need to do this meditative art form is paper and a pen! Learn how to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. This relaxing, fun, and meditative art form is easy to learn and can improve focus and dexterity.

Kits available beginning August 17 at noon with all the supplies you need:
1 Micron 01 Pigma ink pen
Paper tiles measuring 3.5 x 3.5
Instructions for getting started and design

This summer we encourage you to Imagine Your Story with Bryna O’Sullivan of Charter Oak Genealogy. As part of our adult programming we will be offering a series of genealogy workshops designed to get you started researching your family tree.

Imagine Your Story: Introduction to FamilySearch
Interested in researching your family tree? FamilySearch, a free genealogy search tool developed by the Church of the Latter Day Saints is a great place to start! Learn how to access free genealogy webinars, how-to guides for local research, and original records in this workshop designed for beginners. Professional genealogist Bryna O’Sullivan will explain the information available and walk participants through how to navigate this useful website. This is a Zoom program and requires registration. An email with the link to the Zoom call will be emailed before the presentation. 
 June 10 at 7 pm. Register here.

Imagine Your Story: Using the US Census in Family Research
Looking to discover more about your family history? The Census is a valuable resource in searching your family’s history. The census, taken every 10 years since 1790, offers a wealth of information which can be overwhelming if you are new to genealogy. Professional genealogist Bryna O’Sullivan will explain the history of the Census, how to access enumeration forms to help you learn more about family, and answer any questions you have. This is a Zoom program and requires registration. An email with the link to the Zoom call will be emailed before the presentation.  
July 8 at 7 pm. Register here.

Imagine Your Story: Exploring Military Records Using Fold3
Ready to take your family search a bit deeper? Professional genealogist Bryna O’Sullivan will explain how to use the Fold3 to access and use the pension files, service records, and other resources to learn more about our Revolutionary, Civil War, and Spanish-American War ancestors. Fold3 can be accessed with a Connecticut State Library Card. To get a Connecticut State Library Card before the workshop click here. This is a Zoom program and requires registration. An email with the link to the Zoom call will be emailed before the presentation.  
July 29 at 7 pm. Register here.

Hailed as “joyous fun” and a “wonderful musical experience”! Join us for a concert that features a mix of classical and contemporary Irish and international fold songs and ballads sung by guitarist Paul Pender and traditional Irish music played by Irish fiddler extraordinaire Deirdre McMorrow. Please register here.

March 11 7 pm.

Presented by Durham Public Library and the Durham Health Department, this presentation will cover what is currently known about the novel coronavirus, what is being done to prevent its spread, and what the public can do to prepare. Q & A to follow.

Presented by: Aimee Krauss, Director of Health, Durham

Registration requested. Click here to register.

A CDC flyer on best practices for preventing disease transmission can be found here.