Events

Adult Chess Club (In-person)

Monday, August 19

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!    

POSTPONED ~ Global Warming — Local Impacts (In-Person)

Monday, August 19

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED,  A NEW DATE WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON. Climate change is a global challenge, but its effects can also be experienced on a local level. Join us as Priti Kiefer, a rising junior at Joel Barlow High School and an active member of the Barlow Eco Club, discusses how climate change is impacting the town of Redding. In this informative session, Priti will explain the science of climate change and examine its tangible effects right here in our own backyard. From rising temperatures and changing weather patterns to the health of our local ecosystems, this program will help you understand the pressing issues facing our community. About Our Presenter Priti Kiefer, a junior at Joel Barlow High School and a member of the school’s Eco Club, hopes to raise awareness about how climate change affects people on the local level. Kiefer strives to change the community’s perception of climate change, emphasizing that even a quiet town like Redding is not immune to its effects.