Events

Mini Movie & Activity: Under the Sea (Ages 3-7)

Wednesday, June 26

9:30 am - 10:00 am

Dress up in your beachy best while we made a watch mini movies about life under the sea! After, we'll work on some sea animal crafts. 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 26

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.

REGISTRATION FULL Make a Monster Book of Monsters: Harry Potter Robotics Workshop (Recommended for Grades 5-8)

Wednesday, June 26

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

The registration and waitlist for this program are full. You won’t need the floo network to participate in this summer's Harry Potter-themed robotics workshops! Every library has a Monster Book of Monsters, and the Mark Twain Library is no different! Join us on June 26th to make your very own Monster Book of Monsters to take home - just watch out because it bites! No prior experience is required to participate in the library's robotics programs. Registration is limited to 10 participants. Upcoming workshop: June 30 - Potions Class About our workshop leader: Caroline is a certified educator, mom of three, hardcore scientist, and all-around nerd.  She received a BA from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor and an MSc (Masters of Science) from University College London. Her career has included conserving desiccated organic materials (i.e. Egyptian mummies and native American artifacts) for museums (including the British Museum, Brooklyn Museum of Art, and the Museum of New Mexico) and archaeological sites around the world.  As the field of robotics has taken off, Caroline has leveraged her unique experience in art and science to develop a unique K-12 robotics program.  Through MTL robotics classes, she hopes to inspire and share the possibilities of science, humanities, and technology with students in our community. Program contact: Sarah Zimmermann (sarah@marktwainlibrary.org), Teen and Reference Librarian Image credit: "The Monster book of Monsters" by ahisgett is licensed under CC BY 2.0.  

REGISTRATION FULL Travel Tips — Photography Workshop Part I (Virtual)

Wednesday, June 26

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

REGISTRATION FULL Learn how to take stunning photos during your summer travels with tips from a professional photographer! We'll discover how to get the most out of our camera or smartphone and document travel experiences with confidence using pro tips and tricks. Discover the essentials of "what, when, where and how" to create photos that really stand out wherever you go. For all skill levels and all cameras/smartphones. Registration is required for this virtual program.  Registered participants will receive a Zoom link the day of the program.  Provide a cell phone number on the registration form to receive a text reminder. About our Presenter: Deborah Tual is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and worked as a marketing professional before starting a portrait photography studio in Stamford with her husband.  She has been very active in the Connecticut Professional Photographers Association as a member, board member, and Executive Manager. As a member of the  Professional Photographers of America she earned distinction as a Certified Professional Photographer, Photographic Craftsman, and Approved Business Instructor.   After 25+ years photographing families and business professionals in Fairfield County, Deborah created a series of photography classes in a range of photography subjects to share her knowledge, experience and love of photography with others.  She supports local education and currently teaches for libraries and continuing education departments in Fairfield and Westchester counties. Click here to register for our second virtual Photography Workshop session on August 14: Portrait Photography.  A separate registration is required for each session.