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      Tiny Tots Halloween Party & Parade (for ages birth-5)
      Tiny Tots Halloween Party & Parade (for ages birth-5)
      October 27    
      10:30 am - 11:15 am
      The Library's youngest patrons are invited to put on their costumes (or festive clothes) and celebrate Halloween with books, music, stories and songs.  Then, we'll [...]
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      Coal House Pizza Food Truck!
      Coal House Pizza Food Truck!
      October 27    
      11:00 am - 3:00 pm
      Join us (rain or shine) for Redding's own Coal House Pizza Truck to visit the Mark Twain Library! The truck will be offering pizza, beverages, [...]
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      MadScience Halloween Spook-tacular! (ages 4 & up)
      MadScience Halloween Spook-tacular! (ages 4 & up)
      October 27    
      4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
      MadScience of Fairfield County is back with Spook-tacular Science Show! Come join us to see what’s inside our secret bubbling brew! There will be foggy [...]
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      Halloween Houses
      Halloween Houses
      October 27    
      4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
      Get ready for Halloween with a twist on gingerbread houses - today we are building Halloween houses! Supplies and snacks included. Registration is required, space [...]
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      Creative Collective Discussion Group (Virtual)
      Creative Collective Discussion Group (Virtual)
      October 28    
      10:30 am - 12:00 pm
      Registration Required Below Join us for a casual virtual discussion on topics focusing on creative inspiration. This informal discussion group focuses on readings that support [...]
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      Unscripted: An Improv Workshop (In-Person)
      Unscripted: An Improv Workshop (In-Person)
      October 28    
      11:00 am - 12:30 pm
      Registration Require Below “There was never yet an uninteresting life. Such a thing is an impossibility. Inside of the dullest exterior there is a drama, [...]
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      Build Your Own Halloween Robot
      Build Your Own Halloween Robot
      October 28    
      4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
      Ages 10-14 Barlow Robotics will treat (not trick) middle school aged students to design and build their very own Halloween-themed, no-code robot! No prior robotic [...]
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      Early 9:30am Family Story Time (birth-5)
      Early 9:30am Family Story Time (birth-5)
      October 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 [...]
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      Family Story Time (birth-5)
      Family Story Time (birth-5)
      October 29    
      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 [...]
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      Courtly Intrigue and Whispers as Weapons with Historical Fiction Queen Philippa Gregory (Virtual)
      Courtly Intrigue and Whispers as Weapons with Historical Fiction Queen Philippa Gregory (Virtual)
      October 29    
      2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
      Coined as the “queen of British historical fiction,” Philippa Gregory returns to the infamous Tudor court with a tale that is both timely and timeless. [...]
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      Sweet & Savory Pumpkins: A Uniquely Curated Culinary Adventure (In-Person)
      Sweet & Savory Pumpkins: A Uniquely Curated Culinary Adventure (In-Person)
      October 29    
      6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
      Please join us as we welcome back Catherine Macdonald, owner of Tastebudsct for an delectable autumnal cooking demonstration! For this culinary adventure, we'll be exploring [...]
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      Happy Halloween Story Time (Ages 3-4)
      Happy Halloween Story Time (Ages 3-4)
      October 30    
      1:30 pm - 2:10 pm
      Boo!  How about a (not so spooky) story or two?  Come to the Mark Twain Library for Halloween stories, songs, and activities.  Children are welcome [...]
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      Fall Apples
      Fall Apples
      October 30    
      4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
      A true fall favorite - caramel and chocolate apples! Come dip and top your own apples while hanging with your friends. Lots of toppings, join [...]
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      Classics Book Club: "Old Father Goriot" (In-Person)
      Classics Book Club: "Old Father Goriot" (In-Person)
      October 31    
      11:00 am - 12:30 pm
      Registration Required Below This group is led by MTL's bibliophile extraordinaire,  Catherine Riordan. Catherine taught literature at the college level for many years, and shares [...]
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      MTL World Affairs Forum: Neighbors Talking About Global Issues (In-person)
      MTL World Affairs Forum: Neighbors Talking About Global Issues (In-person)
      November 3    
      7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
      Join our popular international relations discussion group, modeled on the Foreign Policy Association's Great Decisions program. This eight-session series will explore a wide range of [...]
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      TOPSTONE Family Story Time Co-Sponsored by the Redding Department of Parks & Rec (ages birth-5) WEATHER PERMITTING! with DONUTS!!
      TOPSTONE Family Story Time Co-Sponsored by the Redding Department of Parks & Rec (ages birth-5) WEATHER PERMITTING! with DONUTS!!
      November 4    
      10:30 am - 11:00 am
      WEATHER PERMITTING With Donuts from Uncle Leo's! It's an RES early no-school day; bring older siblings along with their birth-5 siblings and they can enjoy [...]
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      Creative Collective Discussion Group (Virtual)
      Creative Collective Discussion Group (Virtual)
      November 4    
      10:30 am - 12:00 pm
      Registration Required Below Join us for a casual virtual discussion on topics focusing on creative inspiration. This informal discussion group focuses on readings that support [...]
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      Candy Craze
      Candy Craze
      November 4    
      1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
      No school? Why not come test your knowledge with some candy trivia! We will play a few other fun games, and eat lots of sweet [...]
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      Early 9:30am Family Story Time (birth-5)
      Early 9:30am Family Story Time (birth-5)
      November 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 [...]
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      Family Story Time (birth-5)
      Family Story Time (birth-5)
      November 5    
      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 [...]
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      MTL Cookbook Club: Vietnamese Food Any Day (In-person)
      MTL Cookbook Club: Vietnamese Food Any Day (In-person)
      November 5    
      12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
      Registration Required Below Join us for the MTL Cookbook Club — part book club, part culinary tasting!  Each meeting will focus on a particular cookbook [...]
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      Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity with Award-Winning Journalist Joseph Lee (Virtual)
      Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity with Award-Winning Journalist Joseph Lee (Virtual)
      November 5    
      2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
      You’re invited to learn from journalist and author Joseph Lee as he talks about his stirring memoir where he explores Indigenous identity in proximity to [...]
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      Train Story Time (Birth-5)
      Train Story Time (Birth-5)
      November 6    
      10:30 am - 11:00 am
      All aboard for Train Story Time! We'll share train stories, songs and flannel boards. Then, we'll have an extended playtime with a roomful of toy [...]
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      Autumn Flow: Restorative Yoga with Viki (Virtual)
      Autumn Flow: Restorative Yoga with Viki (Virtual)
      November 6    
      12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
      Registration Required Below  Looking for a way to stay grounded and rejuvenated? Join us for this popular and inspiring 6-week virtual series with Viki Boyko, [...]
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      Chugga Chugga Choo Choo Train Story Time (3 & 4- Year-Olds)
      Chugga Chugga Choo Choo Train Story Time (3 & 4- Year-Olds)
      November 6    
      1:30 pm - 2:10 pm
      Chugga Chugga Choo Choo, hop onboard for Train Story Time! We'll play with trains and enjoy train stories, flannel boards, and songs. This is an [...]
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      No Bake Cookies
      No Bake Cookies
      November 6    
      4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
      Who doesn't love a homemade treat? Join us to make your own batch of easy and yummy no-bake cookies and bring some home to enjoy [...]
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      Prohibition in CT: Rumrunners, Bootleggers and a Rebellious Coastline (In-Person)
      Prohibition in CT: Rumrunners, Bootleggers and a Rebellious Coastline (In-Person)
      November 6    
      7:00 pm
      Registration Required Below When the rest of the nation went dry, Connecticut wasn’t exactly on board. During Prohibition, the state became a lively hub for [...]
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      Tenzi
      Tenzi
      November 7    
      4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
      Pick a number, or two, or three….Ready? Set? Roll! Today we are playing Tenzi, a fast paced dice game with the potential for a challenge. [...]
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      Kindergarten Story Time & Taking the bus from RES! (for Kindergarteners)
      Kindergarten Story Time & Taking the bus from RES! (for Kindergarteners)
      November 10    
      3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
      Kindergartners, we'll gather together for a relaxing afternoon of books, stories, songs and snacks! The Kindergarteners will attend this program without an adult. Registration is [...]
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      Bookmarks
      Bookmarks
      November 10    
      4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
      When the book donations slow down around the holidays, so does our bookmark collection, so we need your help. Add your personal touch to the [...]
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      Creative Collective Discussion Group (Virtual)
      Creative Collective Discussion Group (Virtual)
      November 11    
      10:30 am - 12:00 pm
      Registration Required Below Join us for a casual virtual discussion on topics focusing on creative inspiration. This informal discussion group focuses on readings that support [...]
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      Redding Reads Scripts (In-Person)
      Redding Reads Scripts (In-Person)
      November 11    
      11:00 am - 12:30 pm
      Registration Required Below Release your inner thespian and join the MTL's Script Reading Group! Participating in this group will allow you to experience stage shows in a [...]
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      Fall Craft
      Fall Craft
      November 11    
      4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
      Join us for a unique fall themed craft as the cold weather moves in. Supplies and snacks included. Registration is required. Gr. 5+
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      K.R.A.B.S (Kids Raving About Books) for 4th, 5th and 6th Graders
      K.R.A.B.S (Kids Raving About Books) for 4th, 5th and 6th Graders
      November 11    
      4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
      4th, 5th, and 6th graders are invited to attend our monthly book discussion group for younger readers on November 11th, to browse through new books, [...]
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      Early 9:30am Family Story Time (birth-5)
      Early 9:30am Family Story Time (birth-5)
      November 12    
      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 [...]
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      Family Story Time (birth-5)
      Family Story Time (birth-5)
      November 12    
      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 [...]
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      BOOKSTERS
      BOOKSTERS
      November 12    
      3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
      Are you a third grader who loves to read? Then we invite you to join the BOOKSTERS! This is the Mark Twain Library's book discussion [...]
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      Unveiling the Enchantment of Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker — An Evening with Gil Harel (In-Person)
      Unveiling the Enchantment of Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker — An Evening with Gil Harel (In-Person)
      November 12    
      7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
      Registration Required Below Join Professor and Musicologist Gil Harel for an enchanting exploration of The Nutcracker, a timeless holiday ballet that captivates audiences with its [...]
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      Unveiling the Enchantment of Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker — An Evening with Gil Harel (Virtual)
      Unveiling the Enchantment of Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker — An Evening with Gil Harel (Virtual)
      November 12    
      7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
      Registration Required Below Join Professor and Musicologist Gil Harel for an enchanting exploration of The Nutcracker, a timeless holiday ballet that captivates audiences with its [...]
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      Move It! Story Time (Birth- 5)
      Move It! Story Time (Birth- 5)
      November 13    
      10:30 am - 11:10 am
      Let's Move It! during story time today! We'll use the balance beam, tunnels, and other movement and dancing games in addition to stories and songs! [...]
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      The Art of Calm: Meditation with Ancient Wisdom for Modern Lifestyles (Virtual)
      The Art of Calm: Meditation with Ancient Wisdom for Modern Lifestyles (Virtual)
      November 13    
      12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
      Registration Required Below Step away from the noise of daily life and give yourself the gift of peace. Join Jackie DeLise, CMMI & CMWI, for [...]
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      Move It! Story Time (3 & 4-Year-Olds)
      Move It! Story Time (3 & 4-Year-Olds)
      November 13    
      1:30 pm - 2:10 pm
      Let's Move It! during story time today! We'll use the balance beam, tunnels, and other moving and dancing games in addition to stories and songs! [...]
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      Tote Bag Craft
      Tote Bag Craft
      November 13    
      4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
      Get your creativity on - today we are creating personalized tote bags! Use them for your every day items, or make it your library book [...]
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      The Search for Truth and the Persistence of Love Across Time with Novelist Amanda Peters (Virtual)
      The Search for Truth and the Persistence of Love Across Time with Novelist Amanda Peters (Virtual)
      November 13    
      7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
      Join us in an online conversation with acclaimed writer Amanda Peters as we discuss her instant bestselling novel, The Berry Pickers, as well as her [...]
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      Legos & Build-It with Bus from RES to MTL (Grades K-4)
      Legos & Build-It with Bus from RES to MTL (Grades K-4)
      November 17    
      3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
      Join us at the Mark Twain Library for Build-It! We'll be building and free playing with our amazing toys such as Legos, Marble runs, Tinker [...]
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      Personalized Door Tags
      Personalized Door Tags
      November 17    
      4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
      Knock knock! Come design your own wooden door tag for your room at home! Supplies provided. Space is very limited, registration IS required. Gr. 6+
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      MTL World Affairs Forum: Neighbors Talking About Global Issues (In-person)
      MTL World Affairs Forum: Neighbors Talking About Global Issues (In-person)
      November 17    
      7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
      Join our popular international relations discussion group, modeled on the Foreign Policy Association's Great Decisions program. This eight-session series will explore a wide range of [...]
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      TOPSTONE Family Story Time Co-Sponsored by the Redding Department of Parks & Rec (ages birth-5) WEATHER PERMITTING!
      TOPSTONE Family Story Time Co-Sponsored by the Redding Department of Parks & Rec (ages birth-5) WEATHER PERMITTING!
      November 18    
      10:30 am - 11:00 am
      WEATHER PERMITTING MTL Story Times @ Topstone Pond: Co-sponsored by the Redding Department of Parks & Recreation Let's enjoy the outdoors together! We'll gather at [...]
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      Creative Collective Discussion Group (Virtual)
      Creative Collective Discussion Group (Virtual)
      November 18    
      10:30 am - 12:00 pm
      Registration Required Below Join us for a casual virtual discussion on topics focusing on creative inspiration. This informal discussion group focuses on readings that support [...]
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      Half-Day Hangout
      Half-Day Hangout
      November 18    
      1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
      Half day fun! Spend your afternoon at MTL enjoying pizza, UNO, crafts and cupcakes. We will start with lunch and UNO and then transition into [...]
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      Unlock the Secret Language of Connection with Supercommunicator Charles Duhigg (Virtual)
      Unlock the Secret Language of Connection with Supercommunicator Charles Duhigg (Virtual)
      November 18    
      2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
      Get yourself primed for the holiday season and join us for an online conversation you won't want to miss! Charles Duhigg, author of the bestselling [...]
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      Early 9:30am Family Story Time (birth-5)
      Early 9:30am Family Story Time (birth-5)
      November 19    
      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 [...]
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      Family Story Time (birth-5)
      Family Story Time (birth-5)
      November 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 [...]
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      History Book Club — 'Bookseller of Florence' (In-Person)
      History Book Club — 'Bookseller of Florence' (In-Person)
      November 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 [...]
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      Thankful Story Time (Birth-5)
      Thankful Story Time (Birth-5)
      November 20    
      10:30 am - 11:00 am
      Young children (with their adult) are invited to share Thanksgiving books, stories, and songs. Photos & videos from this event may be used on the [...]
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      Autumn Flow: Restorative Yoga with Viki (Virtual)
      Autumn Flow: Restorative Yoga with Viki (Virtual)
      November 20    
      12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
      Registration Required Below  Looking for a way to stay grounded and rejuvenated? Join us for this popular and inspiring 6-week virtual series with Viki Boyko, [...]
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      Yarn Wrapped Letters
      Yarn Wrapped Letters
      November 20    
      1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
      Add another crafty touch to your room with today's activity - yarn wrapped letters! In this fun and easy craft, you will decorate your name [...]
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      Turkey Story Time (Ages 3-4)
      Turkey Story Time (Ages 3-4)
      November 20    
      1:30 pm - 2:10 pm
      Come to the library and celebrate what we're thankful for! We will share Thanksgiving stories, songs, flannel board and games! This event is for independent [...]
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      Celebrate the Season — Festive Holiday Gatherings with The Thirsty Radish (Virtual)
      Celebrate the Season — Festive Holiday Gatherings with The Thirsty Radish (Virtual)
      November 20    
      7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
      Registration Required Below This is the first of two sessions celebrating the holiday season! Celebrate the holidays with simply elegant dishes including a crowd-pleasing appetizer, [...]
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      It Takes a Village — A Gathering for New Parents
      It Takes a Village — A Gathering for New Parents
      November 21    
      10:00 am - 11:30 am
      Registration Suggested Below It Takes a Village is a facilitated monthly gathering to support new parents as they navigate every aspect of parenting—pregnancy, postpartum, and [...]
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      Classics Book Club: "Brave New World" (In-Person)
      Classics Book Club: "Brave New World" (In-Person)
      November 21    
      11:00 am - 12:30 pm
      Registration Required Below This group is led by MTL's bibliophile extraordinaire,  Catherine Riordan. Catherine taught literature at the college level for many years, and shares [...]
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      Bedazzling Bash
      Bedazzling Bash
      November 24    
      4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
      Bring in your own notebook or folder that needs some bling and bedazzle to your hearts content! Kit provided, but item to bedazzle needed (not [...]
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      Creative Collective Discussion Group (Virtual)
      Creative Collective Discussion Group (Virtual)
      November 25    
      10:30 am - 12:00 pm
      Registration Required Below Join us for a casual virtual discussion on topics focusing on creative inspiration. This informal discussion group focuses on readings that support [...]
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      Unscripted: An Improv Workshop (In-Person)
      Unscripted: An Improv Workshop (In-Person)
      November 25    
      11:00 am - 12:30 pm
      Registration Require Below “There was never yet an uninteresting life. Such a thing is an impossibility. Inside of the dullest exterior there is a drama, [...]
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      Holiday Card Making
      Holiday Card Making
      November 25    
      4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
      Spread some cheer - we are making holiday cards! Come down to MTL for a quick afternoon program to design your own festive cards/tags to [...]
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      Early 9:30am Family Story Time (birth-5)
      Early 9:30am Family Story Time (birth-5)
      November 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 [...]
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      Family Story Time (birth-5)
      Family Story Time (birth-5)
      November 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 [...]
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      Redding Community Hiking Club — Autumn Hikes (Off-Site)
      Redding Community Hiking Club — Autumn Hikes (Off-Site)
      November 28    
      10:00 am - 11:30 am
      *Registration Closed PARKING FOR THE TURKEY WADDLE IS AT JOHN READ MIDDLE SCHOOL The Redding Community Hiking Club, a collaboration between the Redding Land Trust, [...]
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      Teen Guessing Jar (Gr. 5-12)
      Teen Guessing Jar (Gr. 5-12)
      December 1 - February 28    
      All Day
      The teen guessing jar will go on! Each month is something new (and perhaps challenging). Be sure to stop into the MTL circulation desk to [...]
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      December Grab-and-Go - Teens
      December Grab-and-Go - Teens
      December 1 - December 29    
      All Day
      Put your creativity to work with our Disguise a Gingerbread Contest! Stop into the library starting December 1st and ask for a gingerbread. Disguise it [...]
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      MTL World Affairs Forum: Neighbors Talking About Global Issues (In-person)
      MTL World Affairs Forum: Neighbors Talking About Global Issues (In-person)
      December 1    
      7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
      Join our popular international relations discussion group, modeled on the Foreign Policy Association's Great Decisions program. This eight-session series will explore a wide range of [...]
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      Creative Collective Discussion Group (Virtual)
      Creative Collective Discussion Group (Virtual)
      December 2    
      10:30 am - 12:00 pm
      Registration Required Below Join us for a casual virtual discussion on topics focusing on creative inspiration. This informal discussion group focuses on readings that support [...]
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      Scheming Wives and High-Stakes Hilarity with Author Sue Hincenbergs (Virtual)
      Scheming Wives and High-Stakes Hilarity with Author Sue Hincenbergs (Virtual)
      December 2    
      2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
      Buckle up for a wild ride and join us as we sit down for an online chat with debut author Sue Hincenbergs to discuss her [...]
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      A Clemens Family Christmas at Home (Virtual)
      A Clemens Family Christmas at Home (Virtual)
      December 3    
      7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
      Register Required Below “. . . how could any one individual buy, wrap up, and expedite so many presents for one single day in the [...]
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      Autumn Flow: Restorative Yoga with Viki (Virtual)
      Autumn Flow: Restorative Yoga with Viki (Virtual)
      December 4    
      12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
      Registration Required Below  Looking for a way to stay grounded and rejuvenated? Join us for this popular and inspiring 6-week virtual series with Viki Boyko, [...]
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      Events on October 27
      Tiny Tots Halloween Party & Parade (for ages birth-5)
      Tiny Tots Halloween Party & Parade (for ages birth-5)
      27 Oct 25
      #_TOWN
      Coal House Pizza Food Truck!
      Coal House Pizza Food Truck!
      27 Oct 25
      #_TOWN
      MadScience Halloween Spook-tacular! (ages 4 & up)
      MadScience Halloween Spook-tacular! (ages 4 & up)
      27 Oct 25
      #_TOWN
      Halloween Houses
      Halloween Houses
      27 Oct 25
      #_TOWN
      Events on October 28
      Creative Collective Discussion Group (Virtual)
      Creative Collective Discussion Group (Virtual)
      28 Oct 25
      #_TOWN
      Unscripted: An Improv Workshop (In-Person)
      Unscripted: An Improv Workshop (In-Person)
      28 Oct 25
      #_TOWN
      Build Your Own Halloween Robot
      Build Your Own Halloween Robot
      28 Oct 25
      #_TOWN
      Events on October 29
      Early 9:30am Family Story Time (birth-5)
      Early 9:30am Family Story Time (birth-5)
      29 Oct 25
      #_TOWN
      Family Story Time (birth-5)
      Family Story Time (birth-5)
      29 Oct 25
      #_TOWN
      Courtly Intrigue and Whispers as Weapons with Historical Fiction Queen Philippa Gregory (Virtual)
      Courtly Intrigue and Whispers as Weapons with Historical Fiction Queen Philippa Gregory (Virtual)
      29 Oct 25
      #_TOWN
      Sweet & Savory Pumpkins: A Uniquely Curated Culinary Adventure (In-Person)
      Sweet & Savory Pumpkins: A Uniquely Curated Culinary Adventure (In-Person)
      29 Oct 25
      #_TOWN
      Events on October 30
      Happy Halloween Story Time (Ages 3-4)
      Happy Halloween Story Time (Ages 3-4)
      30 Oct 25
      #_TOWN
      Fall Apples
      Fall Apples
      30 Oct 25
      #_TOWN
      Events on October 31
      Classics Book Club: "Old Father Goriot" (In-Person)
      Classics Book Club: "Old Father Goriot" (In-Person)
      31 Oct 25
      #_TOWN
      Events on November 3
      MTL World Affairs Forum: Neighbors Talking About Global Issues (In-person)
      MTL World Affairs Forum: Neighbors Talking About Global Issues (In-person)
      3 Nov 25
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      Events on November 4
      TOPSTONE Family Story Time Co-Sponsored by the Redding Department of Parks & Rec (ages birth-5) WEATHER PERMITTING! with DONUTS!!
      TOPSTONE Family Story Time Co-Sponsored by the Redding Department of Parks & Rec (ages birth-5) WEATHER PERMITTING! with DONUTS!!
      4 Nov 25
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      Creative Collective Discussion Group (Virtual)
      Creative Collective Discussion Group (Virtual)
      4 Nov 25
      #_TOWN
      Candy Craze
      Candy Craze
      4 Nov 25
      #_TOWN
      Events on November 5
      Early 9:30am Family Story Time (birth-5)
      Early 9:30am Family Story Time (birth-5)
      5 Nov 25
      #_TOWN
      Family Story Time (birth-5)
      Family Story Time (birth-5)
      5 Nov 25
      #_TOWN
      MTL Cookbook Club: Vietnamese Food Any Day (In-person)
      MTL Cookbook Club: Vietnamese Food Any Day (In-person)
      5 Nov 25
      #_TOWN
      Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity with Award-Winning Journalist Joseph Lee (Virtual)
      Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity with Award-Winning Journalist Joseph Lee (Virtual)
      5 Nov 25
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      Events on November 6
      Train Story Time (Birth-5)
      Train Story Time (Birth-5)
      6 Nov 25
      #_TOWN
      Autumn Flow: Restorative Yoga with Viki (Virtual)
      Autumn Flow: Restorative Yoga with Viki (Virtual)
      6 Nov 25
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      Chugga Chugga Choo Choo Train Story Time (3 & 4- Year-Olds)
      Chugga Chugga Choo Choo Train Story Time (3 & 4- Year-Olds)
      6 Nov 25
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      No Bake Cookies
      No Bake Cookies
      6 Nov 25
      #_TOWN
      Prohibition in CT: Rumrunners, Bootleggers and a Rebellious Coastline (In-Person)
      Prohibition in CT: Rumrunners, Bootleggers and a Rebellious Coastline (In-Person)
      6 Nov 25
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      Events on November 7
      Tenzi
      Tenzi
      7 Nov 25
      #_TOWN
      Events on November 10
      Kindergarten Story Time & Taking the bus from RES! (for Kindergarteners)
      Kindergarten Story Time & Taking the bus from RES! (for Kindergarteners)
      10 Nov 25
      #_TOWN
      Bookmarks
      Bookmarks
      10 Nov 25
      #_TOWN
      Events on November 11
      Creative Collective Discussion Group (Virtual)
      Creative Collective Discussion Group (Virtual)
      11 Nov 25
      #_TOWN
      Redding Reads Scripts (In-Person)
      Redding Reads Scripts (In-Person)
      11 Nov 25
      #_TOWN
      Fall Craft
      Fall Craft
      11 Nov 25
      #_TOWN
      K.R.A.B.S (Kids Raving About Books) for 4th, 5th and 6th Graders
      K.R.A.B.S (Kids Raving About Books) for 4th, 5th and 6th Graders
      11 Nov 25
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      Events on November 12
      Early 9:30am Family Story Time (birth-5)
      Early 9:30am Family Story Time (birth-5)
      12 Nov 25
      #_TOWN
      Family Story Time (birth-5)
      Family Story Time (birth-5)
      12 Nov 25
      #_TOWN
      BOOKSTERS
      BOOKSTERS
      12 Nov 25
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      Unveiling the Enchantment of Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker — An Evening with Gil Harel (In-Person)
      Unveiling the Enchantment of Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker — An Evening with Gil Harel (In-Person)
      12 Nov 25
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      Unveiling the Enchantment of Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker — An Evening with Gil Harel (Virtual)
      Unveiling the Enchantment of Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker — An Evening with Gil Harel (Virtual)
      12 Nov 25
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      Events on November 13
      Move It! Story Time (Birth- 5)
      Move It! Story Time (Birth- 5)
      13 Nov 25
      #_TOWN
      The Art of Calm: Meditation with Ancient Wisdom for Modern Lifestyles (Virtual)
      The Art of Calm: Meditation with Ancient Wisdom for Modern Lifestyles (Virtual)
      13 Nov 25
      #_TOWN
      Move It! Story Time (3 & 4-Year-Olds)
      Move It! Story Time (3 & 4-Year-Olds)
      13 Nov 25
      #_TOWN
      Tote Bag Craft
      Tote Bag Craft
      13 Nov 25
      #_TOWN
      The Search for Truth and the Persistence of Love Across Time with Novelist Amanda Peters (Virtual)
      The Search for Truth and the Persistence of Love Across Time with Novelist Amanda Peters (Virtual)
      13 Nov 25
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      Events on November 17
      Legos & Build-It with Bus from RES to MTL (Grades K-4)
      Legos & Build-It with Bus from RES to MTL (Grades K-4)
      17 Nov 25
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      Personalized Door Tags
      Personalized Door Tags
      17 Nov 25
      #_TOWN
      MTL World Affairs Forum: Neighbors Talking About Global Issues (In-person)
      MTL World Affairs Forum: Neighbors Talking About Global Issues (In-person)
      17 Nov 25
      #_TOWN
      Events on November 18
      TOPSTONE Family Story Time Co-Sponsored by the Redding Department of Parks & Rec (ages birth-5) WEATHER PERMITTING!
      TOPSTONE Family Story Time Co-Sponsored by the Redding Department of Parks & Rec (ages birth-5) WEATHER PERMITTING!
      18 Nov 25
      #_TOWN
      Creative Collective Discussion Group (Virtual)
      Creative Collective Discussion Group (Virtual)
      18 Nov 25
      #_TOWN
      Half-Day Hangout
      Half-Day Hangout
      18 Nov 25
      #_TOWN
      Unlock the Secret Language of Connection with Supercommunicator Charles Duhigg (Virtual)
      Unlock the Secret Language of Connection with Supercommunicator Charles Duhigg (Virtual)
      18 Nov 25
      #_TOWN
      Events on November 19
      Early 9:30am Family Story Time (birth-5)
      Early 9:30am Family Story Time (birth-5)
      19 Nov 25
      #_TOWN
      Family Story Time (birth-5)
      Family Story Time (birth-5)
      19 Nov 25
      #_TOWN
      History Book Club — 'Bookseller of Florence' (In-Person)
      History Book Club — 'Bookseller of Florence' (In-Person)
      19 Nov 25
      #_TOWN
      Events on November 20
      Thankful Story Time (Birth-5)
      Thankful Story Time (Birth-5)
      20 Nov 25
      #_TOWN
      Autumn Flow: Restorative Yoga with Viki (Virtual)
      Autumn Flow: Restorative Yoga with Viki (Virtual)
      20 Nov 25
      #_TOWN
      Yarn Wrapped Letters
      Yarn Wrapped Letters
      20 Nov 25
      #_TOWN
      Turkey Story Time (Ages 3-4)
      Turkey Story Time (Ages 3-4)
      20 Nov 25
      #_TOWN
      Celebrate the Season — Festive Holiday Gatherings with The Thirsty Radish (Virtual)
      Celebrate the Season — Festive Holiday Gatherings with The Thirsty Radish (Virtual)
      20 Nov 25
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      Events on November 21
      It Takes a Village — A Gathering for New Parents
      It Takes a Village — A Gathering for New Parents
      21 Nov 25
      #_TOWN
      Classics Book Club: "Brave New World" (In-Person)
      Classics Book Club: "Brave New World" (In-Person)
      21 Nov 25
      #_TOWN
      Events on November 24
      Bedazzling Bash
      Bedazzling Bash
      24 Nov 25
      #_TOWN
      Events on November 25
      Creative Collective Discussion Group (Virtual)
      Creative Collective Discussion Group (Virtual)
      25 Nov 25
      #_TOWN
      Unscripted: An Improv Workshop (In-Person)
      Unscripted: An Improv Workshop (In-Person)
      25 Nov 25
      #_TOWN
      Holiday Card Making
      Holiday Card Making
      25 Nov 25
      #_TOWN
      Events on November 26
      Early 9:30am Family Story Time (birth-5)
      Early 9:30am Family Story Time (birth-5)
      26 Nov 25
      #_TOWN
      Family Story Time (birth-5)
      Family Story Time (birth-5)
      26 Nov 25
      #_TOWN
      Events on November 28
      Redding Community Hiking Club — Autumn Hikes (Off-Site)
      Redding Community Hiking Club — Autumn Hikes (Off-Site)
      28 Nov 25
      #_TOWN
      Events on December 1
      Teen Guessing Jar (Gr. 5-12)
      Teen Guessing Jar (Gr. 5-12)
      1 Dec 25
      #_TOWN
      December Grab-and-Go - Teens
      December Grab-and-Go - Teens
      1 Dec 25
      #_TOWN
      MTL World Affairs Forum: Neighbors Talking About Global Issues (In-person)
      MTL World Affairs Forum: Neighbors Talking About Global Issues (In-person)
      1 Dec 25
      #_TOWN
      Events on December 2
      Teen Guessing Jar (Gr. 5-12)
      Teen Guessing Jar (Gr. 5-12)
      1 Dec 25
      #_TOWN
      December Grab-and-Go - Teens
      December Grab-and-Go - Teens
      1 Dec 25
      #_TOWN
      Creative Collective Discussion Group (Virtual)
      Creative Collective Discussion Group (Virtual)
      2 Dec 25
      #_TOWN
      Scheming Wives and High-Stakes Hilarity with Author Sue Hincenbergs (Virtual)
      Scheming Wives and High-Stakes Hilarity with Author Sue Hincenbergs (Virtual)
      2 Dec 25
      #_TOWN
      Events on December 3
      Teen Guessing Jar (Gr. 5-12)
      Teen Guessing Jar (Gr. 5-12)
      1 Dec 25
      #_TOWN
      December Grab-and-Go - Teens
      December Grab-and-Go - Teens
      1 Dec 25
      #_TOWN
      A Clemens Family Christmas at Home (Virtual)
      A Clemens Family Christmas at Home (Virtual)
      3 Dec 25
      #_TOWN
      Events on December 4
      Teen Guessing Jar (Gr. 5-12)
      Teen Guessing Jar (Gr. 5-12)
      1 Dec 25
      #_TOWN
      December Grab-and-Go - Teens
      December Grab-and-Go - Teens
      1 Dec 25
      #_TOWN
      Autumn Flow: Restorative Yoga with Viki (Virtual)
      Autumn Flow: Restorative Yoga with Viki (Virtual)
      4 Dec 25
      #_TOWN
      Events on December 5
      Teen Guessing Jar (Gr. 5-12)
      Teen Guessing Jar (Gr. 5-12)
      1 Dec 25
      #_TOWN
      December Grab-and-Go - Teens
      December Grab-and-Go - Teens
      1 Dec 25
      #_TOWN
      Events on December 6
      Teen Guessing Jar (Gr. 5-12)
      Teen Guessing Jar (Gr. 5-12)
      1 Dec 25
      #_TOWN
      December Grab-and-Go - Teens
      December Grab-and-Go - Teens
      1 Dec 25
      #_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.

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      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.

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      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.

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      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

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      Mission: Honoring the spirit and legacy of our founder, The Mark Twain Library is Redding’s destination for discovery, enrichment, and connection…where books are just the beginning.

      Vision: Mark Twain Library strives to be the cultural crossroads of Redding.

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