Rescheduled due to snow, now on March 10th!

House of Keyes: James Joyce's Ulysses Book Club starts at 6:00 pm.

Greetings, Reader.

Gather with friends and strangers as we continue our reading and meet monthly to wander through the surreal work of James Joyce.

This month we will discuss Episode 15: Oxen of the Sun

Hybrid option:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88626792995?pwd=gdwXlSiZl22VI6s8rtHJYPzDtSt1OW.1

Meeting ID: 886 2679 2995
Email MG for passcode

Read, Rock & Rhyme with MG, our tried and true story time for the tiniest of library people, continues weekly in the Community Room. Join us to share songs, rhymes, musical instruments, movement and more. Open play and social time available at the end of the program.

RR&R is for children ages 0 - 3 years & their caregivers.

Please pick up your tickets for the program on Wednesday morning at the Adult Circulation Desk to make sure you get a spot in the circle. First come, first served; 80 spots available.

The world needs heroes! What courageous souls would dare to fight horrific monsters, evade traps, solve puzzles, and quest for treasure? Who among you shall free realms from the tyrannical rule of a dragon? To fight for peoples of a fantastical, magical world, and become their champions? Do you hear the call to be an adventurer? In the amazing worlds of Dungeons and Dragons, your imagination is your greatest weapon!

Adventurers ages 12-18 must come prepared with completed character sheet, ready for fast-paced and focused game play. Some DND campaign experience required.
 
(Note to parents/guardians: Please pick up teens prior to the library's prompt closing time of 8:00 pm.)

Explore the first Choose Your Own Adventure ever written: The Cave of Time.

Gwen will read the story aloud, and you will make critical choices along the way that will lead you to different outcomes in the book.

This program is for families with children ages 8-18.

Come gather weekly in the teen room, all y'all who play Magic the Gathering, Warhammer 40k, chess, board games, card games, and more.
 
(Note to parents/guardians: Please pick up teens prior to the library's prompt closing time of 6:00 pm.)  

No Uke with Luke this week.

Join Tina Rice of Yoga Me Happy CT for yoga! Our practice begins at 10:00 am in the library’s Community Room.

All classes are free of charge.
 
Please bring your own yoga mat, towel and water bottle.

Everyone’s different; let’s be different together!

A monthly, meet-up group for multi-age neurodivergent, special needs, all-abilities children. Join Occupational Therapist Miss Shaleen for open-ended play and activities for the children, community building with the parents, caregivers, and siblings. Each month, we will explore fine and gross motor skills as well as sensory activities connected to a monthly theme.  

This All-Inclusive Playgroup meets the second Saturday of each month at 10 am.

Join Tina at 11:00 am for a chair yoga class designed for people of all ages and stages.

Chair yoga is a gentle practice in which postures are performed while seated and/or with the aid of a chair. This is a great practice for those who find a typical yoga session too challenging but would still like to improve fitness, flexibility, balance and coordination.

This knitting, crocheting, and stitching group meets in the Adult Nonfiction Reading Room.

Please note: Inclement weather may cancel.

All readers are welcome to join our discussion of The Briar Club by Kate Quinn (led by Lydia Myers and Missy Hayes).

Copies of the book are available to borrow.

Read, Rock & Rhyme with MG, our tried and true story time for the tiniest of library people, continues weekly in the Community Room. Join us to share songs, rhymes, musical instruments, movement and more. Open play and social time available at the end of the program.

RR&R is for children ages 0 - 3 years & their caregivers.

Please pick up your tickets for the program on Wednesday morning at the Adult Circulation Desk to make sure you get a spot in the circle. First come, first served; 80 spots available.

The Board of Trustees of the Jonathan Trumbull Library will hold their regular meeting in the library's community room.

https://www.lebanonctlibrary.org/board-bylaws

The world needs heroes! What courageous souls would dare to fight horrific monsters, evade traps, solve puzzles, and quest for treasure? Who among you shall free realms from the tyrannical rule of a dragon? To fight for peoples of a fantastical, magical world, and become their champions? Do you hear the call to be an adventurer? In the amazing worlds of Dungeons and Dragons, your imagination is your greatest weapon!

Adventurers ages 12-18 must come prepared with completed character sheet, ready for fast-paced and focused game play. Some DND campaign experience required.
 
(Note to parents/guardians: Please pick up teens prior to the library's prompt closing time of 8:00 pm.)

Make sure you sign up each month to be notified of any program changes!

JTL partners with Waldron's Studio 88 in Mansfield for One Hour Production! Join MG and Teresa Waldron, music and arts educator, the third Friday of the month for creativity and performance. We will read a story, act it out, set it to music, and perform it for our family and friends. Some instruments and art supplies provided; please bring your own if you have some experience using them. Actors, musicians, and stage crew of all experience levels welcome.

This program is designed for kindergarten - sixth grade. 3:30-4:30 is the workshop, please arrive on time at 3:30, and note that parents and guardians may relax in the library while their children work in the Community Room. Audience welcome to join right at 4:30. 

Here is your March clue: hoot hoot, seasons change!

Registration required, call the library (860) 642-7763 or stop in and ask at the Adult Circulation Desk.

Come gather weekly in the teen room, all y'all who play Magic the Gathering, Warhammer 40k, chess, board games, card games, and more.
 
(Note to parents/guardians: Please pick up teens prior to the library's prompt closing time of 6:00 pm.)  

Welcome to Picture Book Club, JTL's Multigenerational book club for children and their grown ups to gather monthly on the Third Saturday and enjoy reading together. Join Youth Services Librarian, MG, down in the Story Room where we'll have a read aloud together and explore the Juvenile Picture Book (JPIC) collection.

This program is designed for children ages 3-6 and their caregivers.

March’s book is Outside In, written by Deborah Underwood and illustrated by Cindy Derby

If you would like, borrow a copy before the program at the downstairs desk!

Ukulele is a fun beginner instrument. In this exciting class with musical community member Luke, we will learn chords, strumming patterns, and simple songs, and practice what we've learned with ukulele karaoke!

Recommended for ages 10+

No Yoga this week.

Multi-generational Cribbage Club.

Experienced and novice players welcome (recommended for ages 9+). Bring your own cribbage sets or use ours.

Read, Rock & Rhyme with MG, our tried and true story time for the tiniest of library people, continues weekly in the Community Room. Join us to share songs, rhymes, musical instruments, movement and more. Open play and social time available at the end of the program.

RR&R is for children ages 0 - 3 years & their caregivers.

Please pick up your tickets for the program on Wednesday morning at the Adult Circulation Desk to make sure you get a spot in the circle. First come, first served; 80 spots available.

The world needs heroes! What courageous souls would dare to fight horrific monsters, evade traps, solve puzzles, and quest for treasure? Who among you shall free realms from the tyrannical rule of a dragon? To fight for peoples of a fantastical, magical world, and become their champions? Do you hear the call to be an adventurer? In the amazing worlds of Dungeons and Dragons, your imagination is your greatest weapon!

Adventurers ages 12-18 must come prepared with completed character sheet, ready for fast-paced and focused game play. Some DND campaign experience required.
 
(Note to parents/guardians: Please pick up teens prior to the library's prompt closing time of 8:00 pm.)

Join us on the fourth Thursday of the month as we use the 22 archetypes of the Major Arcana as prompts for our creative expression! 
 
The Major Arcana traces the path of the Fool's journey as they encounter different aspects of Self along the way. Using a variety of visuals from different decks and bespoke writing prompts, we'll craft a container to encourage each other's creative work (sharing always optional!) and hold the journey together.
 
This will be a hybrid in-person/Zoom program: 
[Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 838 1706 6518
Email Shom for password] 
 
Please bring any tarot decks you feel inspired by, as well as any writing or art supplies you'd like to have on hand during the program.

Jeannie is back with seasonal read alouds, puppets, crafts, and library joy! All ages, all families welcome to drop in, no registration required.

2025-2026 Dates: 
Sept. 26, Oct. 31, Nov. 21*, Dec. 19*, Jan. 30, Feb. 27, Mar. 27, Apr. 24, May 29.
* denotes third Friday, rather than last Friday, due to holiday season.

Come gather weekly in the teen room, all y'all who play Magic the Gathering, Warhammer 40k, chess, board games, card games, and more.
 
(Note to parents/guardians: Please pick up teens prior to the library's prompt closing time of 6:00 pm.)  

Ukulele is a fun beginner instrument. In this exciting class with musical community member Luke, we will learn chords, strumming patterns, and simple songs, and practice what we've learned with ukulele karaoke!

Recommended for ages 10+

Join Tina Rice of Yoga Me Happy CT for yoga! Our practice begins at 10:00 am in the library’s Community Room.

All classes are free of charge.
 
Please bring your own yoga mat, towel and water bottle.

Join Tina at 11:00 am for a chair yoga class designed for people of all ages and stages.

Chair yoga is a gentle practice in which postures are performed while seated and/or with the aid of a chair. This is a great practice for those who find a typical yoga session too challenging but would still like to improve fitness, flexibility, balance and coordination.

New Book Club for 2026! Join us in the teen room for book talk and snacks.

This month we are reading and discussing The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne, pick up your copy in the teen room ahead of time.

Drop in program for ages 12-18.

This knitting, crocheting, and stitching group meets in the Adult Nonfiction Reading Room.

Please note: Inclement weather may cancel.

Make some space to reclaim your peace.

Join Youth Services Librarian and Hatha Yoga Teacher, MG, to explore meditation in community. Sometimes we're silent, sometimes there is live music. Never done this before? Perfect! A beginner's mind is a gift. 

A few tips: arrive ten minutes early, wear comfortable clothes, bring your yoga mat and a blanket, or sit in one of our chairs.

Drop in. No registration required.

Ukulele is a fun beginner instrument. In this exciting class with musical community member Luke, we will learn chords, strumming patterns, and simple songs, and practice what we've learned with ukulele karaoke!

Recommended for ages 10+

Join Tina Rice of Yoga Me Happy CT for yoga! Our practice begins at 10:00 am in the library’s Community Room.

All classes are free of charge.
 
Please bring your own yoga mat, towel and water bottle.

This knitting, crocheting, and stitching group meets in the Adult Nonfiction Reading Room.

Please note: Inclement weather may cancel.

Ukulele is a fun beginner instrument. In this exciting class with musical community member Luke, we will learn chords, strumming patterns, and simple songs, and practice what we've learned with ukulele karaoke!

Recommended for ages 10+

Join Tina Rice of Yoga Me Happy CT for yoga! Our practice begins at 10:00 am in the library’s Community Room.

All classes are free of charge.
 
Please bring your own yoga mat, towel and water bottle.

Join Tina at 11:00 am for a chair yoga class designed for people of all ages and stages.

Chair yoga is a gentle practice in which postures are performed while seated and/or with the aid of a chair. This is a great practice for those who find a typical yoga session too challenging but would still like to improve fitness, flexibility, balance and coordination.

No Read, Rock, & Rhyme this week.

Join Tina Rice of Yoga Me Happy CT for yoga! Our practice begins at 10:00 am in the library’s Community Room.

All classes are free of charge.
 
Please bring your own yoga mat, towel and water bottle.

Join Tina at 11:00 am for a chair yoga class designed for people of all ages and stages.

Chair yoga is a gentle practice in which postures are performed while seated and/or with the aid of a chair. This is a great practice for those who find a typical yoga session too challenging but would still like to improve fitness, flexibility, balance and coordination.

This knitting, crocheting, and stitching group meets in the Adult Nonfiction Reading Room.

Please note: Inclement weather may cancel.

All readers are welcome to join our discussion of Counting Miracles by Nicholas Sparks (led by Suzanne Yeo and Jerree Johnson).

Copies of the book are available to borrow.

Jeannie is back with seasonal read alouds, puppets, crafts, and library joy! All ages, all families welcome to drop in, no registration required.

2025-2026 Dates: 
Sept. 26, Oct. 31, Nov. 21*, Dec. 19*, Jan. 30, Feb. 27, Mar. 27, Apr. 24, May 29.
* denotes third Friday, rather than last Friday, due to holiday season.

Join Tina Rice of Yoga Me Happy CT for yoga! Our practice begins at 10:00 am in the library’s Community Room.

All classes are free of charge.
 
Please bring your own yoga mat, towel and water bottle.

Join Tina at 11:00 am for a chair yoga class designed for people of all ages and stages.

Chair yoga is a gentle practice in which postures are performed while seated and/or with the aid of a chair. This is a great practice for those who find a typical yoga session too challenging but would still like to improve fitness, flexibility, balance and coordination.

Make some space to reclaim your peace.

Join Youth Services Librarian and Hatha Yoga Teacher, MG, to explore meditation in community. Sometimes we're silent, sometimes there is live music. Never done this before? Perfect! A beginner's mind is a gift. 

A few tips: arrive ten minutes early, wear comfortable clothes, bring your yoga mat and a blanket, or sit in one of our chairs.

Drop in. No registration required.

This knitting, crocheting, and stitching group meets in the Adult Nonfiction Reading Room.

Please note: Inclement weather may cancel.

The Friends of the Jonathan Trumbull Library meet quarterly at 5:00pm on the second Wednesday of February, May, August, and November.

This knitting, crocheting, and stitching group meets in the Adult Nonfiction Reading Room.

Please note: Inclement weather may cancel.

All readers are welcome to join our discussion of In the Heart of the Sea by Nathaniel Philbrick (led by Chris Dixon and Rick Kane).

Copies of the book are available to borrow.

Jeannie is back with seasonal read alouds, puppets, crafts, and library joy! All ages, all families welcome to drop in, no registration required.

2025-2026 Dates: 
Sept. 26, Oct. 31, Nov. 21*, Dec. 19*, Jan. 30, Feb. 27, Mar. 27, Apr. 24, May 29.
* denotes third Friday, rather than last Friday, due to holiday season.

This knitting, crocheting, and stitching group meets in the Adult Nonfiction Reading Room.

Please note: Inclement weather may cancel.

No Read, Rock, & Rhyme this week.

No Read, Rock, & Rhyme this week.

This knitting, crocheting, and stitching group meets in the Adult Nonfiction Reading Room.

Please note: Inclement weather may cancel.

All readers are welcome to join our group in the community room.
 
PLANNING MEETING for 2026–27 schedule / BOOK TALK
 
This month we will plan our schedule, so bring your book selections and calendars.
Let's also talk about what we've been reading!

This knitting, crocheting, and stitching group meets in the Adult Nonfiction Reading Room.

Please note: Inclement weather may cancel.

This knitting, crocheting, and stitching group meets in the Adult Nonfiction Reading Room.

Please note: Inclement weather may cancel.

This knitting, crocheting, and stitching group meets in the Adult Nonfiction Reading Room.

Please note: Inclement weather may cancel.

This knitting, crocheting, and stitching group meets in the Adult Nonfiction Reading Room.

Please note: Inclement weather may cancel.

The Friends of the Jonathan Trumbull Library meet quarterly at 5:00pm on the second Wednesday of February, May, August, and November.

This knitting, crocheting, and stitching group meets in the Adult Nonfiction Reading Room.

Please note: Inclement weather may cancel.

This knitting, crocheting, and stitching group meets in the Adult Nonfiction Reading Room.

Please note: Inclement weather may cancel.

This knitting, crocheting, and stitching group meets in the Adult Nonfiction Reading Room.

Please note: Inclement weather may cancel.

This knitting, crocheting, and stitching group meets in the Adult Nonfiction Reading Room.

Please note: Inclement weather may cancel.

This knitting, crocheting, and stitching group meets in the Adult Nonfiction Reading Room.

Please note: Inclement weather may cancel.

This knitting, crocheting, and stitching group meets in the Adult Nonfiction Reading Room.

Please note: Inclement weather may cancel.

This knitting, crocheting, and stitching group meets in the Adult Nonfiction Reading Room.

Please note: Inclement weather may cancel.

The Friends of the Jonathan Trumbull Library meet quarterly at 5:00pm on the second Wednesday of February, May, August, and November.

This knitting, crocheting, and stitching group meets in the Adult Nonfiction Reading Room.

Please note: Inclement weather may cancel.

This knitting, crocheting, and stitching group meets in the Adult Nonfiction Reading Room.

Please note: Inclement weather may cancel.

This knitting, crocheting, and stitching group meets in the Adult Nonfiction Reading Room.

Please note: Inclement weather may cancel.