Events

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

Monday, January 29

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 29

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!    

Meet the Redding Board of Finance: RES/JRMS Parent Chat & Chew (In-Person)

Monday, January 29

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Registration Recommended Below It is that time of year again; another school budget will be voted on this spring.  Join us and meet members of the Redding Board of Finance as they share how a budget is developed.  Time will be reserved for the audience to ask about the budget process. Open to the public.  The RES and JRMS PTAs welcome all community members to this casual drop-in evening Chat and Chew at MTL.  Refreshments will be served. Drop-ins are welcome.  Registration is suggested but not required for the in-person event. This is a hybrid program that will take place both live at the Library, and virtually over Zoom. For a full experience we recommend attending this program live at the Library. Scroll to the bottom of the screen to register for the In-Person option and include a cell number for a text reminder. Would you prefer instead to attend the program virtually over Zoom? Click here to register for the virtual event and receive a Zoom link the day of the program. 

Meet the Redding Board of Finance: RES/JRMS Parent Chat & Chew (Virtual)

Monday, January 29

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Registration Required Below It is that time of year again; another school budget will be voted on this spring.  Join us and meet members of the Redding Board of Finance as they share how a budget is developed.  Time will be reserved for the audience to ask about the budget process. The RES and JRMS PTAs welcome all community members to this casual drop-in evening Chat and Chew at MTL.  Refreshments will be served. Open to the public.  The RES and JRMS PTAs welcome all community members to this casual drop-in evening Chat and Chew at MTL.  Refreshments will be served. This is a hybrid program that will take place both live at the Library, and virtually over Zoom. For a full experience we recommend attending this program live at the Library. Scroll to the bottom of the screen to register for the Virtual option and receive a Zoom link on the day of the program. Include a cell number for a text reminder. Would you prefer instead to attend the program in person, at the Library? Click here to register for the in-person event.

The Digital SAT vs. ACT (Teens and Adults)

Monday, January 29

7:30 pm - 8:30 pm