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+

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.)  

Dungeons and Dragons: For Newbies
For new players who are interested in learning and playing, here is a list of expectations on how to act and what to bring:

• Bring your own character sheet (filled out completely), dice, and a pencil. A digital character works as well.

• Get in touch with rules by reading the books or watching the videos. We mostly play with 2014 rules.

• A Player’s Handbook is recommended.

• Take the sessions, characters, and story seriously, but still have fun.

• Don’t be a murder hobo (Murder hobo is when someone wants to kill everything. Don’t do that.)

• Your actions have consequences.

• Focus on the sessions and story for a more comprehensive and fun experience.

• If you make a character, they can die.

• Be creative with your actions, not stupid with them.

• Feel free to ask the players or Dungeon Master a question.

• Missing sessions is okay; the players or DM (Dungeon Master) are able to provide a summary.

• Don’t me mean, rude, or derogatory to our players or DM.

• In session, feel free to speak up if you’re feeling left out. Being quiet is alright, but participation is key.

Info for seasoned layers

• Bring dice, a pencil, and a ready-to-play character (Digital or paper).

• Take it seriously, but have fun.

• Don’t kill everything.

• Your actions have consequences.

• We play in a non-traditional way.

• 2014 rules are preferred, 2024 rules are also allowed.

• Be creative, not stupid.

• Don’t be mean

• Feel free to ask questions.

• Missing a session is alright, we can summarize.

• Nobody’s a main character.

  
  Adventurers ages 12-18 must come prepared with completed character sheet, ready for game play. We meet in the Jonathan Trumbull Library Teen Room every Thursday from 5-7 pm (unless cancelled).
  
  (Note to parents/guardians: Please pick up teens prior to the library's prompt closing time of 8:00 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+

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.)  

Join our very own library aide and paleobotanist, Dr. Gwen, to learn about tree identification and the science of autumn.

Bring your questions about trees, colorful leaf samples, binoculars and walking shoes as we will walk part of the Green (weather permitting).

This is a multigenerational program.

Dungeons and Dragons: For Newbies
For new players who are interested in learning and playing, here is a list of expectations on how to act and what to bring:

• Bring your own character sheet (filled out completely), dice, and a pencil. A digital character works as well.

• Get in touch with rules by reading the books or watching the videos. We mostly play with 2014 rules.

• A Player’s Handbook is recommended.

• Take the sessions, characters, and story seriously, but still have fun.

• Don’t be a murder hobo (Murder hobo is when someone wants to kill everything. Don’t do that.)

• Your actions have consequences.

• Focus on the sessions and story for a more comprehensive and fun experience.

• If you make a character, they can die.

• Be creative with your actions, not stupid with them.

• Feel free to ask the players or Dungeon Master a question.

• Missing sessions is okay; the players or DM (Dungeon Master) are able to provide a summary.

• Don’t me mean, rude, or derogatory to our players or DM.

• In session, feel free to speak up if you’re feeling left out. Being quiet is alright, but participation is key.

Info for seasoned layers

• Bring dice, a pencil, and a ready-to-play character (Digital or paper).

• Take it seriously, but have fun.

• Don’t kill everything.

• Your actions have consequences.

• We play in a non-traditional way.

• 2014 rules are preferred, 2024 rules are also allowed.

• Be creative, not stupid.

• Don’t be mean

• Feel free to ask questions.

• Missing a session is alright, we can summarize.

• Nobody’s a main character.

  
  Adventurers ages 12-18 must come prepared with completed character sheet, ready for game play. We meet in the Jonathan Trumbull Library Teen Room every Thursday from 5-7 pm (unless cancelled).
  
  (Note to parents/guardians: Please pick up teens prior to the library's prompt closing time of 8:00 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+

Reclaim your peace and reset your brain. 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. 

Monthly on the first Friday.

Drop in. No registration required.

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.)  

Dungeons and Dragons: For Newbies
For new players who are interested in learning and playing, here is a list of expectations on how to act and what to bring:

• Bring your own character sheet (filled out completely), dice, and a pencil. A digital character works as well.

• Get in touch with rules by reading the books or watching the videos. We mostly play with 2014 rules.

• A Player’s Handbook is recommended.

• Take the sessions, characters, and story seriously, but still have fun.

• Don’t be a murder hobo (Murder hobo is when someone wants to kill everything. Don’t do that.)

• Your actions have consequences.

• Focus on the sessions and story for a more comprehensive and fun experience.

• If you make a character, they can die.

• Be creative with your actions, not stupid with them.

• Feel free to ask the players or Dungeon Master a question.

• Missing sessions is okay; the players or DM (Dungeon Master) are able to provide a summary.

• Don’t me mean, rude, or derogatory to our players or DM.

• In session, feel free to speak up if you’re feeling left out. Being quiet is alright, but participation is key.

Info for seasoned layers

• Bring dice, a pencil, and a ready-to-play character (Digital or paper).

• Take it seriously, but have fun.

• Don’t kill everything.

• Your actions have consequences.

• We play in a non-traditional way.

• 2014 rules are preferred, 2024 rules are also allowed.

• Be creative, not stupid.

• Don’t be mean

• Feel free to ask questions.

• Missing a session is alright, we can summarize.

• Nobody’s a main character.

  
  Adventurers ages 12-18 must come prepared with completed character sheet, ready for game play. We meet in the Jonathan Trumbull Library Teen Room every Thursday from 5-7 pm (unless cancelled).
  
  (Note to parents/guardians: Please pick up teens prior to the library's prompt closing time of 8:00 pm.)

Join us in the teen room for book talk and snacks!

This month we are reading and discussing Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. Pick up your copy in the teen room ahead of time or download the e-book or audio book from Project Gutenberg.

Drop in, ages 12-18.

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+

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.)  

Calling all knitters, crocheters, felters, and fiber enthusiasts!

Join our new all-purpose fiber arts group to share ideas, patterns, supplies and camaraderie with other local enthusiasts! This is a new group intended for older teens and adults. Please bring your current project or supplies to work and we’ll provide a cozy space to share and chat.

This group will meet on the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month starting May 15th. 

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.

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.

We meet in the JTL Community Room.

Dungeons and Dragons: For Newbies
For new players who are interested in learning and playing, here is a list of expectations on how to act and what to bring:

• Bring your own character sheet (filled out completely), dice, and a pencil. A digital character works as well.

• Get in touch with rules by reading the books or watching the videos. We mostly play with 2014 rules.

• A Player’s Handbook is recommended.

• Take the sessions, characters, and story seriously, but still have fun.

• Don’t be a murder hobo (Murder hobo is when someone wants to kill everything. Don’t do that.)

• Your actions have consequences.

• Focus on the sessions and story for a more comprehensive and fun experience.

• If you make a character, they can die.

• Be creative with your actions, not stupid with them.

• Feel free to ask the players or Dungeon Master a question.

• Missing sessions is okay; the players or DM (Dungeon Master) are able to provide a summary.

• Don’t me mean, rude, or derogatory to our players or DM.

• In session, feel free to speak up if you’re feeling left out. Being quiet is alright, but participation is key.

Info for seasoned layers

• Bring dice, a pencil, and a ready-to-play character (Digital or paper).

• We recommend to bring a new character for September.

• Take it seriously, but have fun.

• Don’t kill everything.

• Your actions have consequences.

• We play in a non-traditional way.

• 2014 rules are preferred, 2024 rules are also allowed.

• Be creative, not stupid.

• Don’t be mean

• Feel free to ask questions.

• Missing a session is alright, we can summarize.

• Nobody’s a main character.

  
  Adventurers ages 12-18 must come prepared with completed character sheet, ready for game play. We meet in the Jonathan Trumbull Library Teen Room every Thursday from 5-7 pm (unless cancelled).
  
  (Note to parents/guardians: Please pick up teens prior to the library's prompt closing time of 8:00 pm.)

Join us in the Community Room for a classic film.

Talking About Death: A Community Conversation

An interactive gathering to explore death and dying in a welcoming, supportive space. Using a thought-provoking card game, we’ll spark curiosity, laughter, and meaningful conversation—inviting reflection, connection, and new perspectives.

Come ready to listen, share, and meet members of the Connecticut Death Collective, a community re-imagining how we engage with mortality.

Multi-generational Cribbage Club.

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

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+

Come one, come all, to see your favorite story books come to life on the third Friday of the month at JTL with our youth performers in One Hour Production!

Each month, the kids in OHP will bring a story from the page to the stage, and we want you to be our audience. Performance runtime varies, expect about 30 minutes, then choose your own books before the library closes.

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.)  

Dungeons and Dragons: For Newbies
For new players who are interested in learning and playing, here is a list of expectations on how to act and what to bring:

• Bring your own character sheet (filled out completely), dice, and a pencil. A digital character works as well.

• Get in touch with rules by reading the books or watching the videos. We mostly play with 2014 rules.

• A Player’s Handbook is recommended.

• Take the sessions, characters, and story seriously, but still have fun.

• Don’t be a murder hobo (Murder hobo is when someone wants to kill everything. Don’t do that.)

• Your actions have consequences.

• Focus on the sessions and story for a more comprehensive and fun experience.

• If you make a character, they can die.

• Be creative with your actions, not stupid with them.

• Feel free to ask the players or Dungeon Master a question.

• Missing sessions is okay; the players or DM (Dungeon Master) are able to provide a summary.

• Don’t me mean, rude, or derogatory to our players or DM.

• In session, feel free to speak up if you’re feeling left out. Being quiet is alright, but participation is key.

Info for seasoned layers

• Bring dice, a pencil, and a ready-to-play character (Digital or paper).

• We recommend to bring a new character for September.

• Take it seriously, but have fun.

• Don’t kill everything.

• Your actions have consequences.

• We play in a non-traditional way.

• 2014 rules are preferred, 2024 rules are also allowed.

• Be creative, not stupid.

• Don’t be mean

• Feel free to ask questions.

• Missing a session is alright, we can summarize.

• Nobody’s a main character.

  
  Adventurers ages 12-18 must come prepared with completed character sheet, ready for game play. We meet in the Jonathan Trumbull Library Teen Room every Thursday from 5-7 pm (unless cancelled).
  
  (Note to parents/guardians: Please pick up teens prior to the library's prompt closing time of 8:00 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+

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.)  

Calling all knitters, crocheters, felters, and fiber enthusiasts!

Join our new all-purpose fiber arts group to share ideas, patterns, supplies and camaraderie with other local enthusiasts! This is a new group intended for older teens and adults. Please bring your current project or supplies to work and we’ll provide a cozy space to share and chat.

This group will meet on the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month starting May 15th. 

Dungeons and Dragons: For Newbies
For new players who are interested in learning and playing, here is a list of expectations on how to act and what to bring:

• Bring your own character sheet (filled out completely), dice, and a pencil. A digital character works as well.

• Get in touch with rules by reading the books or watching the videos. We mostly play with 2014 rules.

• A Player’s Handbook is recommended.

• Take the sessions, characters, and story seriously, but still have fun.

• Don’t be a murder hobo (Murder hobo is when someone wants to kill everything. Don’t do that.)

• Your actions have consequences.

• Focus on the sessions and story for a more comprehensive and fun experience.

• If you make a character, they can die.

• Be creative with your actions, not stupid with them.

• Feel free to ask the players or Dungeon Master a question.

• Missing sessions is okay; the players or DM (Dungeon Master) are able to provide a summary.

• Don’t me mean, rude, or derogatory to our players or DM.

• In session, feel free to speak up if you’re feeling left out. Being quiet is alright, but participation is key.

Info for seasoned layers

• Bring dice, a pencil, and a ready-to-play character (Digital or paper).

• We recommend to bring a new character for September.

• Take it seriously, but have fun.

• Don’t kill everything.

• Your actions have consequences.

• We play in a non-traditional way.

• 2014 rules are preferred, 2024 rules are also allowed.

• Be creative, not stupid.

• Don’t be mean

• Feel free to ask questions.

• Missing a session is alright, we can summarize.

• Nobody’s a main character.

  
  Adventurers ages 12-18 must come prepared with completed character sheet, ready for game play. We meet in the Jonathan Trumbull Library Teen Room every Thursday from 5-7 pm (unless cancelled).
  
  (Note to parents/guardians: Please pick up teens prior to the library's prompt closing time of 8:00 pm.)

Reclaim your peace and reset your brain. 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. 

Monthly on the first Friday.

Drop in. No registration required.

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.)