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Programs and events are held throughout the year. Check back soon!




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August 17


4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

























Online Library

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      Tie Dye Time!
      July 27    
      4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
      Calling all teens! Come enjoy an afternoon outside designing your own tie dye creation. Medium t-shirts provided, or feel free to bring your own (or [...]
      Adult Chess Club (In-Person)
      July 27    
      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 [...]
      MTL Writers' Workshop (In-Person)
      July 27    
      6:30 pm - 7:45 pm
      $0.00
      Registration Required Below The Mark Twain Library's Writers' Group meets twice a month alternating gathering at the Library and via Zoom. Second Monday of the [...]
      Creative Collective Discussion Group (Virtual)
      July 28    
      10:30 am - 12:00 pm
      Registration Required Below This summer, have fun and make friends while cultivating your creativity in our weekly group discussions about art, literature, technology, film, architecture, [...]
      Shuffle the Tiles! Summer Mah Jongg Lessons (In-Person)
      July 28    
      10:30 am - 12:30 pm
      Registration for Session I is CLOSED. Click here to sign up for Session II in August.  Looking for a fun new challenge this summer? Join [...]
      Weekly Drop-In Knitting Circle (In-Person)
      July 28    
      1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
      Meets Tuesdays, 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Our popular weekly drop-in knitting circle continues to meets every Tuesday in the Library's Mark Twain Room.  Share [...]
      The Power of Connection: Creating Lasting Friendships with Dr. Marisa Franco (Virtual)
      July 28    
      2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
      Join us in virtual conversation with bestselling author Dr. Marisa Franco, one of the world’s leading experts in human connection. Her book, Platonic: How the Science [...]
      Find Your Rhythm: Ballroom Dancing 101 (In-Person)
      July 28    
      6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
      Don’t miss a step—dancing begins promptly at 6:30! Registration Required Below Step onto the dance floor this summer for a fun and welcoming evening of [...]
      Early Family Story Time
      July 29    
      9:30 am - 10:00 am
      Registration Required It's time for Early Family Story Time! We'll sing, dance, and read together.  This event is designed for children birth - 5 but [...]
      Family Story Time (Birth-5)
      July 29    
      10:30 am - 11:00 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 [...]
      Paint & Unwind
      July 29    
      3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
      Grab a brush and get creative! Teens are invited to an open painting event where they can paint their own masterpiece while enjoying time with [...]
      NEW! ~ Redding B2B: Networking @ MTL (In-Person)
      July 30    
      10:00 am - 11:00 am
      NEW GROUP! Registration encouraged but drop ins welcome. Register below Redding B2B brings together local business owners, professionals, and entrepreneurs who believe that strong relationships and [...]
      Adult Chess Club (In-Person)
      August 3    
      6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
      $0.00
      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 [...]
      Creative Collective Discussion Group (Virtual)
      August 4    
      10:30 am - 12:00 pm
      $0.00
      Registration Required Below This summer, have fun and make friends while cultivating your creativity in our weekly group discussions about art, literature, technology, film, architecture, [...]
      Shuffle the Tiles! Summer Mah Jongg Lessons (In-Person)
      August 4    
      10:30 am - 12:30 pm
      Looking for a fun new challenge this summer? Join us at the Library for a beginner-friendly introduction to the fascinating game of Mah Jongg! Equal [...]
      Weekly Drop-In Knitting Circle (In-Person)
      August 4    
      1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
      Meets Tuesdays, 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Our popular weekly drop-in knitting circle continues to meets every Tuesday in the Library's Mark Twain Room.  Share [...]
      The Legacy of Julia Child's Kitchen with Smithsonian Curator Paula J. Johnson (Virtual)
      August 4    
      2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
      Join us for a conversation that’s sure to warm your heart (and make your stomach rumble), as we delve into the legacy of cooking icon [...]
      DIY Keychains
      August 4    
      3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
      $0.00
      Teens are invited to a keychain making program! Use beads and charms to design a fun accessory for any bag! All supplies provided. Registration required. [...]
      Find Your Rhythm: Ballroom Dancing 101 (In-Person)
      August 4    
      6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
      $0.00
      Don’t miss a step—dancing begins promptly at 6:30! Registration Required Below Step onto the dance floor this summer for a fun and welcoming evening of [...]
      9:30 Family Story Time (birth- 5)
      August 5    
      9:30 am - 10:00 am
      Registration Required It's time for Early Family Story Time! We'll sing, dance, and read together.  This event is designed for children birth - 5 but [...]
      10:30 Family Story Time (birth-5)
      August 5    
      10:30 am - 11:00 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 [...]
      Limber Up @ The Library! Summer Pilates Series
      August 6    
      10:00 am - 11:00 am
      $0.00
      Registration Required Below Recommended for adults and high school students Get stronger this summer with free Pilates sessions at the Library!  These classes are designed [...]
      Hoppy Days Are Here: The Role of Hops in Brewing (In-Person)
      August 6    
      7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
      $0.00
      Registration Required Below Join author and cartoonist Em Sauter for a journey into hops, the seemingly magical plant that has been flavoring beer and aiding [...]
      The Art of Calm: Meditation with Ancient Wisdom for Modern Lifestyles (Virtual)
      August 7    
      12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
      Registration Required Below Give yourself the gift of CALM. Join Jackie DeLise for a complementary and nourishing Meditation and Mindfulness class, as she guides you [...]
      Redding Community Hiking Club (Off-Site)
      August 8    
      4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
      REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BELOW AND WILL CLOSE ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, AT 4 PM. Local Ecology, History Highlights and Butterflies Location: Norwalk River Trail Parking/Gathering [...]
      The Allen and Helen Hermes Arts Series presents: A Summer Cabaret Theater (In-Person)
      August 9    
      4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
      $0.00
      Registration Required Below The Allen and Helen Hermes Arts Series is pleased to present a Summer Musical Cabaret featuring The Naugatuck Valley Cabaret Singers with [...]
      NEW! ~ Redding B2B: Networking @ MTL (In-Person)
      August 10    
      10:00 am - 11:00 am
      $0.00
      NEW GROUP! Registration encouraged but drop ins welcome. Register below Redding B2B brings together local business owners, professionals, and entrepreneurs who believe that strong relationships and [...]
      Summer Closeout Cooking Class
      August 10    
      12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
      Roll, slice, and taste! Join us as we make fresh veggie sushi from scratch with Mr. Matt! Learn the techniques, try new ingredients, and enjoy [...]
      MTL Writers' Workshop (In Person)
      August 10    
      6:30 pm - 7:45 pm
      $0.00
      Registration Required Below The Mark Twain Library's Writers' Group meets twice a month alternating gathering at the Library and via Zoom. Second Monday of the [...]
      Adult Chess Club (In-Person)
      August 10    
      6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
      $0.00
      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 [...]
      Creative Collective Discussion Group (Virtual)
      August 11    
      10:30 am - 12:00 pm
      $0.00
      Registration Required Below This summer, have fun and make friends while cultivating your creativity in our weekly group discussions about art, literature, technology, film, architecture, [...]
      Redding Reads Scripts (In-Person)
      August 11    
      11:00 am - 12:30 pm
      $0.00
      Registration Required Below New Participants Always Welcome! Release your inner thespian and join MTL's Script Reading Group! Participating in this group will allow you to [...]
      Weekly Drop-In Knitting Circle (In-Person)
      August 11    
      1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
      Meets Tuesdays, 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Our popular weekly drop-in knitting circle continues to meets every Tuesday in the Library's Mark Twain Room.  Share [...]
      Sunny Season Eats Part II: Savory & Sweet Summer Fruit Recipes With The Thirsty Radish (Virtual)
      August 11    
      7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
      $0.00
      Registration Required Below Summer fruit belongs in both sweet and savory dishes! Learn to incorporate seasonal fruit into an abundant salad with marinated chicken (or [...]
      Women & Money Roundtable: How to Make Sense of Today's Financial Markets (Virtual)
      August 12    
      1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
      $0.00
      Registration Required Below The Women and Money Roundtable is a monthly financial program created to empower and educate women on financial matters that impact their [...]
      Breathe: Summer Yoga at the Library (In-Person)
      August 13    
      10:30 am - 11:45 am
      $0.00
      Registration Required Below Stretch, move and find your center with gentle yoga at the Library this summer. Join us as Redding's Nancy Schur of Peaceable [...]
      Kitty Kraze - RESCHEDULED
      August 13    
      1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
      Looking for the purr-fect way to spend your day? Come meet, cuddle and play with some furry feline friends from Rock N’ Rescue! Don’t forget [...]
      17 Aug
      August 17    
      4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
      You're invited to movie Monday! Come watch a movie at MTL and enjoy popcorn with friends. Movies will be voted on at our kickoff event [...]
      Adult Chess Club (In-Person)
      August 17    
      6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
      $0.00
      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 [...]
      Creative Collective Discussion Group (Virtual)
      August 18    
      10:30 am - 12:00 pm
      $0.00
      Registration Required Below This summer, have fun and make friends while cultivating your creativity in our weekly group discussions about art, literature, technology, film, architecture, [...]
      Shuffle the Tiles! Summer Mah Jongg Lessons (In-Person)
      August 18    
      10:30 am - 12:30 pm
      Registration for Session II is now CLOSED. Looking for a fun new challenge this summer? Join us at the Library for a beginner-friendly introduction to [...]
      Weekly Drop-In Knitting Circle (In-Person)
      August 18    
      1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
      Meets Tuesdays, 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Our popular weekly drop-in knitting circle continues to meets every Tuesday in the Library's Mark Twain Room.  Share [...]
      Find Your Rhythm: Ballroom Dancing 101 (In-Person)
      August 18    
      6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
      $0.00
      Don’t miss a step—dancing begins promptly at 6:30! Registration Required Below Step onto the dance floor this summer for a fun and welcoming evening of [...]
      The Quiet Chapter Book Club – Read, Relax, Connect!
      August 19    
      1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
      $0.00
      Registration Required Below Take time to escape into the pages of a great book while enjoying the peaceful surroundings of the Mark Twain Library! Join [...]
      Limber Up @ The Library! Summer Pilates Series
      August 20    
      10:00 am - 11:00 am
      $0.00
      Registration Required Below Recommended for adults and high school students Get stronger this summer with free Pilates sessions at the Library!  These classes are designed [...]
      Meditation For A Summer Evening @ The Library (In Person)
      August 20    
      6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
      $0.00
      Registration Required Below Give yourself the gift of CALM. Join Jackie DeLise for a complementary and nourishing Meditation and Mindfulness class, as she guides you [...]
      Kindergarten Back to School Story Time for Incoming Kindergarteners
      August 24    
      3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
      $0.00
      Soon-to-be Kindergartners, let's gather together for a relaxing afternoon of books, stories and songs. This program is for independent Kindergarteners who will attend without their [...]
      Adult Chess Club (In-Person)
      August 24    
      6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
      $0.00
      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 [...]
      MTL Writers' Workshop (In-Person)
      August 24    
      6:30 pm - 7:45 pm
      $0.00
      Registration Required Below The Mark Twain Library's Writers' Group meets twice a month alternating gathering at the Library and via Zoom. Second Monday of the [...]
      Creative Collective Discussion Group (Virtual)
      August 25    
      10:30 am - 12:00 pm
      $0.00
      Registration Required Below This summer, have fun and make friends while cultivating your creativity in our weekly group discussions about art, literature, technology, film, architecture, [...]
      Shuffle the Tiles! Summer Mah Jongg Lessons (In-Person)
      August 25    
      10:30 am - 12:30 pm
      Registration for Session II is now CLOSED. Looking for a fun new challenge this summer? Join us at the Library for a beginner-friendly introduction to [...]
      Weekly Drop-In Knitting Circle (In-Person)
      August 25    
      1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
      Meets Tuesdays, 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Our popular weekly drop-in knitting circle continues to meets every Tuesday in the Library's Mark Twain Room.  Share [...]
      When Trees Testify: Reclaiming America’s Black Botanical Legacy with Beronda Montgomery(Virtual)
      August 25    
      2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
      In When Trees Testify, award-winning plant biologist Beronda L. Montgomery explores the ways seven trees, as well as the cotton shrub, are intertwined with Black [...]
      Early 9:30am Family Story Time (birth-5)
      August 26    
      9:30 am - 10:00 am
      Registration Required It's time for Early Family Story Time! We'll sing, dance, and read together.  This event is designed for children birth - 5 but [...]
      10:30am Family Story Time (birth-5)
      August 26    
      10:30 am - 11:00 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 [...]
      Cyber Safety Open Forum (In-Person)
      August 26    
      12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
      Drop-In! No Registration Required Join us for a new Open Forum focused on cyber safety and everyday digital confidence with our Director of Technology George [...]
      High Altitudes and High Stakes: A Miss Marple Mystery with Lucy Foley (Virtual)
      August 27    
      2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
      Join us for a thrilling conversation with acclaimed author Lucy Foley as we delve into her brand-new Miss Marple mystery, Murder at the Grand Alpine [...]
      Redding Community Hiking Club ~ August Full Moon Walk (Off-Site)
      August 27    
      8:30 pm - 9:30 pm
      August Full Moon Walk! Location: Couch Hill Preserve, Redding 7Parking/Gathering Location: To be provided with registration Start Time: Hike will begin promptly at 8:30 p.m. [...]
      Adult Chess Club (In-Person)
      August 31    
      6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
      $0.00
      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 [...]
      Creative Collective Discussion Group (Virtual)
      September 1    
      10:30 am - 12:00 pm
      $0.00
      Registration Required Below This summer, have fun and make friends while cultivating your creativity in our weekly group discussions about art, literature, technology, film, architecture, [...]
      Weekly Drop-In Knitting Circle (In-Person)
      September 1    
      1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
      Meets Tuesdays, 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Our popular weekly drop-in knitting circle continues to meets every Tuesday in the Library's Mark Twain Room.  Share [...]
      Early 9:30am Family Story Time (birth-5)
      September 2    
      9:30 am - 10:00 am
      Registration Required It's time for Early Family Story Time! We'll sing, dance, and read together.  This event is designed for children birth - 5 but [...]
      10:30am Family Story Time (birth-5)
      September 2    
      9:30 am - 10:00 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 [...]
      MTL Cookbook Club: "Korean American: Food That Tastes Like Home" by Eric Kim (In-person)
      September 2    
      12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
      $0.00
      Registration Required Below Join us for the MTL Cookbook Club – part book club, part culinary tasting!  Each meeting will focus on a particular cookbook [...]
      Sunny Season Eats Part III: Mindful Eating — A Holistic Approach to Meals With The Thirsty Radish (Virtual)
      September 2    
      7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
      $0.00
      Registration Required Below Learn how to make meals more joyful, intentional and nourishing through practical steps and creative inspiration. We will explore ways to make [...]
      Events on July 27
      Tie Dye Time!
      27 Jul 26
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      Adult Chess Club (In-Person)
      27 Jul 26
      #_TOWN
      Events on July 29
      Early Family Story Time
      29 Jul 26
      #_TOWN
      Family Story Time (Birth-5)
      29 Jul 26
      #_TOWN
      Paint & Unwind
      29 Jul 26
      #_TOWN
      Events on July 30
      Events on August 3
      Events on August 5
      Events on August 8
      Events on August 10
      Events on August 13
      Events on August 17
      17 Aug
      17 Aug 26
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      Adult Chess Club (In-Person)
      17 Aug 26
      #_TOWN
      Events on August 19
      Events on August 26
      Events on August 31
      Adult Chess Club (In-Person)
      31 Aug 26
      #_TOWN

      Fundraisers

      Frog Frolic

      The Library holds a “children’s country fair” each year, for the general benefit of the library. Crafts, rides, games, and other activities designed for children of all ages are offered at the Redding Community Center, rain or shine.

      Book Fair

      The Mark Twain Library Book Fair is the oldest – and one of the largest – in New England. Held annually on Labor Day Weekend, it is one of the library’s biggest fundraisers.

      Pudd’nhead Festival

      The Pudd’nhead Festival was founded in 2014 by NY Times Bestselling author, actor, and comedian Michael Ian Black. The centerpiece of the Festival is the Pudd’nhead Prize for Outstanding Humor.

      Art Show

       Take inspired works of art; a Library magically transformed into a sparkling, vibrant gallery; add infectious community enthusiasm… Put it all together and the result is the Library’s Annual Art Show fundraiser.

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      Samuel Clemens, known to readers around the world as Mark Twain, moved to Redding in 1908, and shortly after founded the Mark Twain Library Association.

      Learn about the founder of our Library, Mark Twain

      Samuel Clemens, known to readers around the world as Mark Twain, moved to Redding in 1908, and shortly after founded the Mark Twain Library Association.

      Learn about the founder of our Library, Mark Twain