Events

Mini Movie & Activity: A Royally Good Time (Ages 3-7)

Wednesday, June 19

9:30 am - 10:00 am

It’s easy to feel royally magical when you decorate your own magic wand and crown! Come dressed as your favorite prince or princess (dressing up is optional). We’ll practice some magical spells and watch prince and princess mini movie clips! These activities are planned for 3-7-year-olds but younger and older children are, as always, welcome to attend. Photos & videos from this event may be used on the Library’s social media sites. REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Family Story Time (birth-5)

Wednesday, June 19

10:30 am - 11:10 am

Registration Required It's time for Family Story Time! We'll sing, dance, and read together.  This event is designed for children birth - 5 but interested older siblings are welcome to attend. You only need to signup once for all the Family Story Time sessions. It is okay to miss sessions. Questions, please email Lisa at Lisa@marktwainlibrary.org Photos & videos from this event may be used on the Library's social media sites.

Conversations: Commemorate Juneteenth — Poetry & Justice (In-Person)

Wednesday, June 19

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Registration Recommended Below

Poetry is an exact window for viewing the event of 

Juneteenth and its significance in this present moment. 

 ~Tom Kilbourn Gather at Mark Twain Library's 4th Annual Juneteenth Day featuring Poetry & Justice. Mark the day with discussions and selected poetry readings. Moderated by Jennifer Desmarais, Principal of John Read Middle School. A  collection of poetry has been specially compiled for this event.  Participants are encouraged to bring a poem of their own choosing to share. After the program, linger to to enjoy refreshments and continue the conversation with your neighbors at MTL. Registration recommended, but not required. Walk-ins welcome.   This discussion is part of the Conversations Series which was created in partnership by the Redding League of Women Voters and the Mark Twain Library in an effort to offer our community the opportunity to continue the conversation on race.  Community members can exchange ideas, hear differing perspectives and talk about race. Learn more about Juneteenth and MTL's award-winning Conversations series.    

History Book Club — ‘Master Slave Husband Wife’ (In-Person)

Wednesday, June 19

7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Registration Required Below Interested in history? This book club is for you! Led by members of the Library's Programming Committee, this book club selects engaging history reads and meets regularly for lively and engaging discussions. Copies of the latest book will be available to borrow at the Library. Upcoming Meetings and Book Selections: June 19 — Master Slave Husband Wife by Ilyon Woo *The History Book Club will take a break for July and August — then meet up again in September.  The September book will be announced after the June meeting.