Events

Snack and Study: Extended Hours For Barlow Mid-Year Exams (No Registration Required)

Monday, January 15 - January 18

All Day

We invite Barlow students to come to the Mark Twain Library for snacks and a quiet study area during extended hours for mid-year exams. We will also have a therapy dog visiting! We will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on: Monday 1/15, Tuesday 1/16, Wednesday 1/17, and Thursday 1/18. Questions? Contact Sarah Zimmermann (sarah@marktwainlibrary.org), Teen and Reference Librarian

MTL Youth Chess Club (Recommended for Grades 4-8) IN PERSON Program

Monday, January 15

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Registration recommended; drop-ins welcome. We invite young chess players and chess enthusiasts to participate in our newly launched Youth 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. While this program is recommended for grade 5-8, older teen players are welcome too! 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

Adult Chess Club (In-person)

Monday, January 15

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Registration Recommended, See Below We invite all adult chess players and chess enthusiasts to participate in our newly launched, weekly Adult 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. As space is limited, we recommend participants register for each program that they plan to attend. 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!    

CANCELED – World Affairs Forum (In-person)

Monday, January 15

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?