Events

Baby & Toddler Story Time (birth – 24 months)

Thursday, October 19

9:30 am - 10:15 am

Our youngest patrons and their caregivers will play and get to know other caregivers with same-age children. Together we will enjoy music and stories through singing, movement games, finger plays, nursery rhymes, and books. Older siblings are welcome to join us but the program will be geared toward babies and toddlers. REGISTRATION REQUIRED; space is limited Register once for the six-week session (Oct 12-Nov 16)

2-Year-Old Story Time

Thursday, October 19

11:00 am - 11:30 am

During our 2s Story Time, children 24-36 months and their caregivers will learn and play together. Each week we will explore music and stories through songs, movement games, rhythm instruments, flannel boards, and books. Older and younger siblings are welcome to join us but the program will be aimed at 2-year-olds. REGISTRATION REQUIRED; space is limited Register once for the six-week session (Oct 12-Nov 16)

Sit to Be Fit: A Chair Yoga Series with Viki (Virtual)

Thursday, October 19

12:00 pm - 12:45 pm

Registration Required Below Want to free yourself from tension and stress? Lose weight? Build strength and flexibility? Then it’s time to get moving! Move in and around the chair in this yoga fusion class. The best of both worlds, Viki combines breathing and mindfulness with functional fitness moves that will energize you for the day. Take a midday break and join us for this 8 week series designed for all levels, including beginner.  You might think of Chair Yoga as slow and tedious, but this class is fun, challenging, lively, stimulating and empowering!  If you have a strap, belt or towel have it handy. 8 Sessions - First and Third Thursday of the Month September 7 September 21 October 5 October 19 November 2 November  16 December  7 December 21 Register once and receive reminders before each of the 8 sessions, or drop-in using the direct zoom link below.  Registered participants will receive an reminder and link the day of the program.  Include your cell phone number on the registration form and you will also receive one text reminder, with link, 15-30 minutes before the program begins. CLICK HERE FOR ZOOM LINK Password: Yoga About our instructor: Viki Boyko teaches yoga and functional movement online and in theTristate area. Classes welcome all levels, including beginner. She is 500hr yoga certified, a Franklin Method educator, Hanna Somatics educator, Movement for seniors specialist and Pelvic Floor Health Coach.  To learn more about Viki visit her website www.vikiboyko.com.  

3 & 4-Year-Old Story Time

Thursday, October 19

1:30 pm - 2:10 pm

This is an energetic and interactive 40-minute program for independent 3-and-4 year-olds since they will attend story time without their caregiver.  We will share books, music, movement, stories, and crafts. Limited to 16 children per session; these fill up quickly, so please register promptly. This session of story times will meet Thursday, Sept 21- Oct 26 1:30-2:10. Registering once automatically enrolls you for all the sessions. If the event is full and you're interested, email Lisa at Lisa@marktwainlibrary.org Photos & videos from this event may be posted on the Library's social media sites.

Witches of Connecticut (Virtual)

Thursday, October 19

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Registration Required Below This lecture is part of MTL's  History Close to Home Series, delving into the fascinating history of both Redding and the Nutmeg State! The harrowing tales of witchcraft hysteria in Colonial New England continues to haunt our imaginations. The trials and executions of people suspected of being witches in Connecticut even predate the more famous Salem witch panic by over 40 years! We'll hear from Mya Concepcion, museum educator at the Connecticut Museum of History and Culture, as she shares the stories of the Connecticut women and men who were accused, tried and executed as witches. Learn how Connecticut eventually tamped down the hysteria and controlled the spread of witchcraft accusations. This is a virtual program that will take place over Zoom. Register below to receive a Zoom link in an email the day of the program. Include a cell for a text reminder. About Our Speaker Mya Concepcion is a Museum Educator at the Connecticut Historical Society. She develops and teaches educational programs for school and adult audiences. Mya has extensive experience in both education and museums in CT and holds a B.A. in Art and Art History from the University of Hartford. The Connecticut Museum of Culture and History (formerly the Connecticut Historical Society) is located in Hartford. It focuses on the critical role Connecticut has played in American history — and about the many cultures living in the state today.