Events

Checkout Chat & Chew (All Ages)

Monday, July 1

9:30 am - 10:30 am

The Mark Twain Library's Family Checkout Chat & Chew is a relaxing way to start your summer week with breakfast, friends, toys and books. We'll start the morning with bagels and donuts. Then adults and children will hangout, play, and browse for their next great summer read. REGISTER BELOW  Please register separately on each individual date you will attend Checkout Chat & Chew so we can plan how many bagels to buy. Photos & videos from this event may be used on the Library's social media sites.

Build-It (All Ages)

Monday, July 1

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join us at the Mark Twain Library for Summer Build-It! It's an hour of building and free play with our amazing toys such as Legos, Marble runs, Tinker Toys, Lincoln Logs, Duplos, Playmobil 123 and more! We'll end each session gathered together for a read aloud. Registration required Photos and videos from this event may be used on the Library's social media sites.  

Red White and Blue Ice Cream Sundaes (K-4)

Monday, July 1

4:00 pm - 4:45 pm

Join us to make deliciously decadent red white and blue ice cream sundaes in honor of July 4th! We'll start out with some fun red white and blue crafts and stories. Then, we'll make red white and blue ooey gooey ice cream sundaes and watch a fun summery mini movie. Registration required Photos and videos from this event may be used on the library's social media sites.

Adult Chess Club (In-person)

Monday, July 1

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!