Events

MTL Teen Chess Club (Grades 5-12, IN-PERSON Program)

Monday, November 6

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Registration recommended; drop-ins welcome. We invite teen chess players and chess enthusiasts to participate in our newly launched Teen Chess Club. No prior chess knowledge is required; all levels of experience are welcome to participate! The library will provide chess boards and pieces for all to use. About our facilitator: Matthew Shirvell (aka Coach Matt) is an avid chess player who has been teaching chess in Connecticut for over 6 years. He has competed in USCF tournaments across the country, worked as a tournament director to run some of the largest events in the state, and has helped his students reach their goals.  Recently, in January 2023, one of his students earned sole 1st place in a USCF event with a perfect score! The club will meet every Monday, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. except on holidays or as otherwise noted. Program contact: Sarah Zimmermann (sarah@marktwainlibrary.org), Teen and Reference Librarian

World Affairs Forum (In-person)

Monday, November 6

7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Registration Required Below Join our popular international relations discussion group modeled on the Foreign Policy Association's Great Decisions. This seven-session series will cover an array of foreign affairs topics, including biodiversity, artificial intelligence and China's role as a world mediator and more.  These discussions will be developed and moderated by members of the Great Decisions group that meets each winter. The World Affairs Forum meets the first and third Monday of the month at the Library.   Participants are encouraged to attend in person to fully participate in the discussion; however, an option for individuals to join virtually via Zoom is available.  All registered participants will receive a link the day of the meeting. Register once to receive topic specific reading material prior to all  7 sessions. Dates and Topics: October 2 — Biodiversity Across the Globe October 16 - Artificial Intelligence: Global Risk and Opportunity November 6 — China as a World Mediator November 20 — Botswana and Its Place in the World December 4 — Cuba December 18 — The 5 Stans of Central Asia January 15 – U.S. Immigration Policy: Crisis at the Southern Border?