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      64th Annual Mark Twain Library Book Fair
      64th Annual Mark Twain Library Book Fair
      August 31    
      10:00 am - 4:00 pm
      64th Annual Mark Twain Library Book Fair Labor Day weekend dates are Friday, August 29, 2025 - Monday, September 1, 2025 Where: The Redding Community [...]
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      64th Annual Mark Twain Library Book Fair
      64th Annual Mark Twain Library Book Fair
      September 1    
      9:00 am - 4:00 pm
      64th Annual Mark Twain Library Book Fair Labor Day weekend dates are Friday, August 29, 2025 - Monday, September 1, 2025 Where: The Redding Community [...]
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      MTL Cookbook Club: Cookbooks by Julia Turshen (In-person)
      MTL Cookbook Club: Cookbooks by Julia Turshen (In-person)
      September 3    
      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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      On Writing Darkly Charming Villainous Love with Hannah Nicole Maehrer (Virtual)
      On Writing Darkly Charming Villainous Love with Hannah Nicole Maehrer (Virtual)
      September 3    
      7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
      Embrace your dark side (and your best evil laugh) and join us in conversation with Hannah Nicole Maehrer, creator of the New York Times bestselling Assistant to the [...]
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      Autumn Flow: Restorative Yoga with Viki (Virtual)
      Autumn Flow: Restorative Yoga with Viki (Virtual)
      September 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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      UNO!
      UNO!
      September 4    
      4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
      It's back! Who doesn't love a good 'ol game of uno? Join us at MTL and bring your friends for a round or two of the [...]
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      From Uptown Girls to Downton Abbey: How American Gilded Age Heiresses Invaded the British Aristocracy (Virtual)
      From Uptown Girls to Downton Abbey: How American Gilded Age Heiresses Invaded the British Aristocracy (Virtual)
      September 4    
      7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
      Registration Required Below Long before the British Invasion, the cash-strapped lords, viscounts, and dukes of Great Britain shifted their focus from hunting foxes and pheasants [...]
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      Snack and Relax
      Snack and Relax
      September 5    
      3:45 pm - 4:30 pm
      Get off on the right foot. Snacks will be provided for a calm and quiet afternoon of relaxing while reading or maybe tackling some new [...]
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      Redding Community Hiking Club — Summer Hike (Off-Site)
      Redding Community Hiking Club — Summer Hike (Off-Site)
      September 6    
      10:30 am - 12:00 pm
      *Registration will close for this hike on Thursday, September 4, at 4:00 pm The Redding Community Hiking Club, a collaboration between the Redding Land Trust, [...]
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      Back-to-School Bookmarks
      Back-to-School Bookmarks
      September 8    
      4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
      Prepare yourself for a successful year of learning and reading by creating your own bookmarks! You can even make some for the library bookmark bin. [...]
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      Creative Collective Discussion Group: "Light the Dark" (Virtual)
      Creative Collective Discussion Group: "Light the Dark" (Virtual)
      September 9    
      10:30 am - 12:00 pm
      Registration Required Below Join us for a casual, pop-up book discussion as we continue reading Light the Dark: Writers on Creativity, Inspiration and the Artistic [...]
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      Redding Reads Scripts (In-Person)
      Redding Reads Scripts (In-Person)
      September 9    
      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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      Early 9:30am Family Story Time (birth-5)
      Early 9:30am Family Story Time (birth-5)
      September 10    
      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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      Early 9:30am Family Story Time (birth-5)
      Early 9:30am Family Story Time (birth-5)
      September 10    
      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)
      September 10    
      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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      Family Story Time (birth-5)
      Family Story Time (birth-5)
      September 10    
      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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      Argue Less and Talk More with Communication Expert Jefferson Fisher (Virtual)
      Argue Less and Talk More with Communication Expert Jefferson Fisher (Virtual)
      September 10    
      2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
      Join us (and be ready to take notes) for an afternoon virtual conversation with communication expert Jefferson Fisher, as we chat about his book, The Next [...]
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      Birth- 24 Months Story Time (6-Week Session)
      Birth- 24 Months Story Time (6-Week Session)
      September 11    
      9:30 am - 10:00 am
      Our youngest patrons and their caregivers will play and get to know other caregivers with same-age children. Together we will enjoy music and stories through [...]
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      2 Year-Old Story Time (6-Week Session)
      2 Year-Old Story Time (6-Week Session)
      September 11    
      10:30 am - 11:00 am
      During our 2s Story Time, children 24-36 months and their caregivers will learn and play together. Each week we will explore music and stories through [...]
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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)
      September 11    
      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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      3 & 4-Year-Old Story Time (6-Week Session)
      3 & 4-Year-Old Story Time (6-Week Session)
      September 11    
      1:30 pm - 2:10 pm
      This is an energetic and interactive 40-minute program for independent 3-and-4 year-olds since they will attend story time without their caregiver.  We will share books, [...]
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      Sudoku & Snacks
      Sudoku & Snacks
      September 11    
      4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
      International Sudoku Day might be on Tuesday the 9th, but who says you can’t do sudoku any day? Come try your hand at the fun [...]
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      Mastering the Art of Preserving Your Harvest (In-Person)
      Mastering the Art of Preserving Your Harvest (In-Person)
      September 11    
      6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
      Registration Required Below Summer gardens are overflowing — now what? Don’t let your hard-earned harvest go to waste! Join us for this informative program where [...]
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      Kids Night Drop-Off Event (Grades 1-4) Co Sponsored with the Boys & Girls Club of Redding
      Kids Night Drop-Off Event (Grades 1-4) Co Sponsored with the Boys & Girls Club of Redding
      September 12    
      5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
      DROP-OFF EVENT Join Miss Lisa and the Boys & Girls Club of Redding-Easton for a night of FUN at the Mark Twain Library!!! Friday, September [...]
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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)
      September 15    
      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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      Spot It
      Spot It
      September 15    
      4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
      How quickly can you spot it? Come play a few quick rounds and various versions of the game Spot It with your friends. Registration is [...]
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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)
      September 15    
      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: "Light the Dark" (Virtual)
      Creative Collective Discussion Group: "Light the Dark" (Virtual)
      September 16    
      10:30 am - 12:00 pm
      Registration Required Below Join us for a casual, pop-up book discussion as we continue reading Light the Dark: Writers on Creativity, Inspiration and the Artistic [...]
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      Slime Making
      Slime Making
      September 16    
      4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
      You asked, I (finally) agreed ... it's slime time! Come make your own batch of fluffy slime. We will tackle this project outside, weather permitting. [...]
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      Seasonal Ayurveda & Yoga Therapy Workshop (In-Person)
      Seasonal Ayurveda & Yoga Therapy Workshop (In-Person)
      September 16    
      7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
      Embrace the rhythms of nature and support your well-being with our Seasonal Ayurveda & Yoga Therapy Workshop. This program offers a 30-minute educational introduction to the Ayurvedic perspective on the [...]
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      Early 9:30am Family Story Time (birth-5)
      Early 9:30am Family Story Time (birth-5)
      September 17    
      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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      Early 9:30am Family Story Time (birth-5)
      Early 9:30am Family Story Time (birth-5)
      September 17    
      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)
      September 17    
      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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      Family Story Time (birth-5)
      Family Story Time (birth-5)
      September 17    
      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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      Our Failed Attempts to Make English Eezier to Spell with Author Gabe Henry (Virtual)
      Our Failed Attempts to Make English Eezier to Spell with Author Gabe Henry (Virtual)
      September 17    
      2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
      Have you ever wondered why the English spelling of words is sometimes… well… just weird? Come on a surprisingly hilarious journey with us and author Gabe Henry [...]
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      History Book Club — 'The Wilderness Warrior' (In-Person)
      History Book Club — 'The Wilderness Warrior' (In-Person)
      September 17    
      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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      Birth- 24 Months Story Time (6-Week Session)
      Birth- 24 Months Story Time (6-Week Session)
      September 18    
      9:30 am - 10:00 am
      Our youngest patrons and their caregivers will play and get to know other caregivers with same-age children. Together we will enjoy music and stories through [...]
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      2 Year-Old Story Time (6-Week Session)
      2 Year-Old Story Time (6-Week Session)
      September 18    
      10:30 am - 11:00 am
      During our 2s Story Time, children 24-36 months and their caregivers will learn and play together. Each week we will explore music and stories through [...]
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      Autumn Flow: Restorative Yoga with Viki (Virtual)
      Autumn Flow: Restorative Yoga with Viki (Virtual)
      September 18    
      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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      3 & 4-Year-Old Story Time (6-Week Session)
      3 & 4-Year-Old Story Time (6-Week Session)
      September 18    
      1:30 pm - 2:10 pm
      This is an energetic and interactive 40-minute program for independent 3-and-4 year-olds since they will attend story time without their caregiver.  We will share books, [...]
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      Drizzle Paint
      Drizzle Paint
      September 18    
      4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
      Join us for an afternoon of drizzle painting! Pour on your colors as your canvas spins, and watch what happens. Supplies and snacks included! Registration [...]
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      Reading, Writing & Redding — A History of Our Schools (In-Person)
      Reading, Writing & Redding — A History of Our Schools (In-Person)
      September 18    
      7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
      Registration Required Below Join us for a fascinating journey through the educational history of Redding with our town historians! Bruce Nelson and Brent Colley explore [...]
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      Reading, Writing & Redding — A History of Our Schools (Virtual)
      Reading, Writing & Redding — A History of Our Schools (Virtual)
      September 18    
      7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
      Registration Required Below Join us for a fascinating journey through the educational history of Redding with our town historians! Bruce Nelson and Brent Colley explore [...]
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      DIY Friendship Bracelets
      DIY Friendship Bracelets
      September 19    
      4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
      Give the gift of friendship - today we are making friendship bracelets. Come with your friends and leave with a piece of them! Registration is [...]
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      Girls Night
      Girls Night
      September 22    
      4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
      Bring your girl friends - we are having a girls night! Celebrate both National Girls Night In and National White Chocolate Day by making a [...]
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      Creative Collective Discussion Group: "Light the Dark" (Virtual)
      Creative Collective Discussion Group: "Light the Dark" (Virtual)
      September 23    
      10:30 am - 12:00 pm
      Registration Required Below Join us for a casual, pop-up book discussion as we continue reading Light the Dark: Writers on Creativity, Inspiration and the Artistic [...]
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      Games Galore
      Games Galore
      September 23    
      4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
      No school? Don’t be bored, get a board game! It’ll be a fun afternoon with multiple board games out to choose from, so bring your [...]
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      Early 9:30am Family Story Time (birth-5)
      Early 9:30am Family Story Time (birth-5)
      September 24    
      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)
      September 24    
      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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      Navigating the New Landscape of Long-Term Care (In-Person)
      Navigating the New Landscape of Long-Term Care (In-Person)
      September 24    
      6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
      Registration Required Below Join Lou and Jessica Pelletier from Pelletier Senior Planning as they delve into the evolving world of long-term care planning, especially the [...]
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      Navigating the New Landscape of Long-Term Care (Virtual)
      Navigating the New Landscape of Long-Term Care (Virtual)
      September 24    
      6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
      Registration Required Below Join Lou and Jessica Pelletier from Pelletier Senior Planning as they delve into the evolving world of long-term care planning, especially the [...]
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      Birth- 24 Months Story Time (6-Week Session)
      Birth- 24 Months Story Time (6-Week Session)
      September 25    
      9:30 am - 10:00 am
      Our youngest patrons and their caregivers will play and get to know other caregivers with same-age children. Together we will enjoy music and stories through [...]
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      2 Year-Old Story Time (6-Week Session)
      2 Year-Old Story Time (6-Week Session)
      September 25    
      10:30 am - 11:00 am
      During our 2s Story Time, children 24-36 months and their caregivers will learn and play together. Each week we will explore music and stories through [...]
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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)
      September 25    
      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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      3 & 4-Year-Old Story Time (6-Week Session)
      3 & 4-Year-Old Story Time (6-Week Session)
      September 25    
      1:30 pm - 2:10 pm
      This is an energetic and interactive 40-minute program for independent 3-and-4 year-olds since they will attend story time without their caregiver.  We will share books, [...]
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      Succulent Centerpiece Demonstration with Botanicals by Jessica (In-Person)
      Succulent Centerpiece Demonstration with Botanicals by Jessica (In-Person)
      September 25    
      6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
      Registration Required Below Spend a relaxing and inspiring evening at the Mark Twain Library as Jessica and Meredith of Botanicals by Jessica — well-loved, frequent [...]
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      Classics Book Club: "Emma" (In-Person)
      Classics Book Club: "Emma" (In-Person)
      September 26    
      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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      Kindergarten Story Time & Taking the bus from RES! (for Kindergarteners)
      Kindergarten Story Time & Taking the bus from RES! (for Kindergarteners)
      September 29    
      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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      Afternoon Movie!
      Afternoon Movie!
      September 29    
      4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
      September 13th was National Roald Dahl Day, but every day at a library is a good day to remember an author! Join us in honoring [...]
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      Creative Collective Discussion Group: "Light the Dark" (Virtual)
      Creative Collective Discussion Group: "Light the Dark" (Virtual)
      September 30    
      10:30 am - 12:00 pm
      Registration Required Below Join us for a casual, pop-up book discussion as we continue reading Light the Dark: Writers on Creativity, Inspiration and the Artistic [...]
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      Unscripted: An Improv Workshop (In-Person)
      Unscripted: An Improv Workshop (In-Person)
      September 30    
      11:00 am - 12:30 pm
      “There was never yet an uninteresting life. Such a thing is an impossibility. Inside of the dullest exterior there is a drama, a comedy, and [...]
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      Freshman Fondue
      Freshman Fondue
      September 30    
      4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
      Freshman!! Kick off your first year of high school with friends and a fondue frenzy! Come to the Mark Twain Library for a quick afternoon [...]
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      Portraits — Photography Workshop (Virtual)
      Portraits — Photography Workshop (Virtual)
      September 30    
      7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
      Registration Required Below  Do you want to take photos of people that look more polished and professional? Learn from professional portrait photographer Deborah Tual and [...]
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      Early 9:30am Family Story Time (birth-5)
      Early 9:30am Family Story Time (birth-5)
      October 1    
      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 1    
      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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      New Date Coming Soon Autumn Flow: Restorative Yoga with Viki (Virtual)
      New Date Coming Soon Autumn Flow: Restorative Yoga with Viki (Virtual)
      October 2    
      12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
      Today's virtual yoga program will be rescheduled due to unexpected internet outages affecting the presenter's area. This session will be rescheduled and posted as soon as [...]
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      Tenzi
      Tenzi
      October 2    
      2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
      No school? No problem! Pick a number, or two, or three….Ready? Set? Roll! Today we are playing Tenzi, a fast paced dice game with the [...]
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      Nuestra América: Stories of 30 Inspiring Latinas/Latinos Who Have Shaped the United States with Smithsonian Educators (Virtual)
      Nuestra América: Stories of 30 Inspiring Latinas/Latinos Who Have Shaped the United States with Smithsonian Educators (Virtual)
      October 2    
      2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
      Join us in conversation with Smithsonian professionals Adrián Aldaba and Emily Key as they discuss Nuestra América and highlight inspiring stories of Latinos throughout history, [...]
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      DIY Fortune Cookies
      DIY Fortune Cookies
      October 3    
      4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
      To celebrate World Smile Day, we will be making our own paper fortune cookies with positivity messages and sweet notes to share and put a [...]
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      Events on August 31
      64th Annual Mark Twain Library Book Fair
      64th Annual Mark Twain Library Book Fair
      31 Aug 25
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      Events on September 1
      64th Annual Mark Twain Library Book Fair
      64th Annual Mark Twain Library Book Fair
      1 Sep 25
      #_TOWN
      Events on September 3
      MTL Cookbook Club: Cookbooks by Julia Turshen (In-person)
      MTL Cookbook Club: Cookbooks by Julia Turshen (In-person)
      3 Sep 25
      #_TOWN
      On Writing Darkly Charming Villainous Love with Hannah Nicole Maehrer (Virtual)
      On Writing Darkly Charming Villainous Love with Hannah Nicole Maehrer (Virtual)
      3 Sep 25
      #_TOWN
      Events on September 4
      Autumn Flow: Restorative Yoga with Viki (Virtual)
      Autumn Flow: Restorative Yoga with Viki (Virtual)
      4 Sep 25
      #_TOWN
      UNO!
      UNO!
      4 Sep 25
      #_TOWN
      From Uptown Girls to Downton Abbey: How American Gilded Age Heiresses Invaded the British Aristocracy (Virtual)
      From Uptown Girls to Downton Abbey: How American Gilded Age Heiresses Invaded the British Aristocracy (Virtual)
      4 Sep 25
      #_TOWN
      Events on September 5
      Snack and Relax
      Snack and Relax
      5 Sep 25
      #_TOWN
      Events on September 6
      Redding Community Hiking Club — Summer Hike (Off-Site)
      Redding Community Hiking Club — Summer Hike (Off-Site)
      6 Sep 25
      #_TOWN
      Events on September 8
      Back-to-School Bookmarks
      Back-to-School Bookmarks
      8 Sep 25
      #_TOWN
      Events on September 9
      Creative Collective Discussion Group: "Light the Dark" (Virtual)
      Creative Collective Discussion Group: "Light the Dark" (Virtual)
      9 Sep 25
      #_TOWN
      Redding Reads Scripts (In-Person)
      Redding Reads Scripts (In-Person)
      9 Sep 25
      #_TOWN
      Events on September 10
      Early 9:30am Family Story Time (birth-5)
      Early 9:30am Family Story Time (birth-5)
      10 Sep 25
      #_TOWN
      Early 9:30am Family Story Time (birth-5)
      Early 9:30am Family Story Time (birth-5)
      10 Sep 25
      #_TOWN
      Family Story Time (birth-5)
      Family Story Time (birth-5)
      10 Sep 25
      #_TOWN
      Family Story Time (birth-5)
      Family Story Time (birth-5)
      10 Sep 25
      #_TOWN
      Argue Less and Talk More with Communication Expert Jefferson Fisher (Virtual)
      Argue Less and Talk More with Communication Expert Jefferson Fisher (Virtual)
      10 Sep 25
      #_TOWN
      Events on September 11
      Birth- 24 Months Story Time (6-Week Session)
      Birth- 24 Months Story Time (6-Week Session)
      11 Sep 25
      #_TOWN
      2 Year-Old Story Time (6-Week Session)
      2 Year-Old Story Time (6-Week Session)
      11 Sep 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)
      11 Sep 25
      #_TOWN
      3 & 4-Year-Old Story Time (6-Week Session)
      3 & 4-Year-Old Story Time (6-Week Session)
      11 Sep 25
      #_TOWN
      Sudoku & Snacks
      Sudoku & Snacks
      11 Sep 25
      #_TOWN
      Mastering the Art of Preserving Your Harvest (In-Person)
      Mastering the Art of Preserving Your Harvest (In-Person)
      11 Sep 25
      #_TOWN
      Events on September 12
      Kids Night Drop-Off Event (Grades 1-4) Co Sponsored with the Boys & Girls Club of Redding
      Kids Night Drop-Off Event (Grades 1-4) Co Sponsored with the Boys & Girls Club of Redding
      12 Sep 25
      #_TOWN
      Events on September 15
      Legos & Build-It with Bus from RES to MTL (Grades K-4)
      Legos & Build-It with Bus from RES to MTL (Grades K-4)
      15 Sep 25
      #_TOWN
      Spot It
      Spot It
      15 Sep 25
      #_TOWN
      MTL World Affairs Forum: Neighbors Talking About Global Issues (In-person)
      MTL World Affairs Forum: Neighbors Talking About Global Issues (In-person)
      15 Sep 25
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      Events on September 16
      Creative Collective Discussion Group: "Light the Dark" (Virtual)
      Creative Collective Discussion Group: "Light the Dark" (Virtual)
      16 Sep 25
      #_TOWN
      Slime Making
      Slime Making
      16 Sep 25
      #_TOWN
      Seasonal Ayurveda & Yoga Therapy Workshop (In-Person)
      Seasonal Ayurveda & Yoga Therapy Workshop (In-Person)
      16 Sep 25
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      Events on September 17
      Early 9:30am Family Story Time (birth-5)
      Early 9:30am Family Story Time (birth-5)
      17 Sep 25
      #_TOWN
      Early 9:30am Family Story Time (birth-5)
      Early 9:30am Family Story Time (birth-5)
      17 Sep 25
      #_TOWN
      Family Story Time (birth-5)
      Family Story Time (birth-5)
      17 Sep 25
      #_TOWN
      Family Story Time (birth-5)
      Family Story Time (birth-5)
      17 Sep 25
      #_TOWN
      Our Failed Attempts to Make English Eezier to Spell with Author Gabe Henry (Virtual)
      Our Failed Attempts to Make English Eezier to Spell with Author Gabe Henry (Virtual)
      17 Sep 25
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      History Book Club — 'The Wilderness Warrior' (In-Person)
      History Book Club — 'The Wilderness Warrior' (In-Person)
      17 Sep 25
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      Events on September 18
      Birth- 24 Months Story Time (6-Week Session)
      Birth- 24 Months Story Time (6-Week Session)
      18 Sep 25
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      2 Year-Old Story Time (6-Week Session)
      2 Year-Old Story Time (6-Week Session)
      18 Sep 25
      #_TOWN
      Autumn Flow: Restorative Yoga with Viki (Virtual)
      Autumn Flow: Restorative Yoga with Viki (Virtual)
      18 Sep 25
      #_TOWN
      3 & 4-Year-Old Story Time (6-Week Session)
      3 & 4-Year-Old Story Time (6-Week Session)
      18 Sep 25
      #_TOWN
      Drizzle Paint
      Drizzle Paint
      18 Sep 25
      #_TOWN
      Reading, Writing & Redding — A History of Our Schools (In-Person)
      Reading, Writing & Redding — A History of Our Schools (In-Person)
      18 Sep 25
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      Reading, Writing & Redding — A History of Our Schools (Virtual)
      Reading, Writing & Redding — A History of Our Schools (Virtual)
      18 Sep 25
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      Events on September 19
      DIY Friendship Bracelets
      DIY Friendship Bracelets
      19 Sep 25
      #_TOWN
      Events on September 22
      Girls Night
      Girls Night
      22 Sep 25
      #_TOWN
      Events on September 23
      Creative Collective Discussion Group: "Light the Dark" (Virtual)
      Creative Collective Discussion Group: "Light the Dark" (Virtual)
      23 Sep 25
      #_TOWN
      Games Galore
      Games Galore
      23 Sep 25
      #_TOWN
      Events on September 24
      Early 9:30am Family Story Time (birth-5)
      Early 9:30am Family Story Time (birth-5)
      24 Sep 25
      #_TOWN
      Family Story Time (birth-5)
      Family Story Time (birth-5)
      24 Sep 25
      #_TOWN
      Navigating the New Landscape of Long-Term Care (In-Person)
      Navigating the New Landscape of Long-Term Care (In-Person)
      24 Sep 25
      #_TOWN
      Navigating the New Landscape of Long-Term Care (Virtual)
      Navigating the New Landscape of Long-Term Care (Virtual)
      24 Sep 25
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      Events on September 25
      Birth- 24 Months Story Time (6-Week Session)
      Birth- 24 Months Story Time (6-Week Session)
      25 Sep 25
      #_TOWN
      2 Year-Old Story Time (6-Week Session)
      2 Year-Old Story Time (6-Week Session)
      25 Sep 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)
      25 Sep 25
      #_TOWN
      3 & 4-Year-Old Story Time (6-Week Session)
      3 & 4-Year-Old Story Time (6-Week Session)
      25 Sep 25
      #_TOWN
      Succulent Centerpiece Demonstration with Botanicals by Jessica (In-Person)
      Succulent Centerpiece Demonstration with Botanicals by Jessica (In-Person)
      25 Sep 25
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      Events on September 26
      Classics Book Club: "Emma" (In-Person)
      Classics Book Club: "Emma" (In-Person)
      26 Sep 25
      #_TOWN
      Events on September 29
      Kindergarten Story Time & Taking the bus from RES! (for Kindergarteners)
      Kindergarten Story Time & Taking the bus from RES! (for Kindergarteners)
      29 Sep 25
      #_TOWN
      Afternoon Movie!
      Afternoon Movie!
      29 Sep 25
      #_TOWN
      Events on September 30
      Creative Collective Discussion Group: "Light the Dark" (Virtual)
      Creative Collective Discussion Group: "Light the Dark" (Virtual)
      30 Sep 25
      #_TOWN
      Unscripted: An Improv Workshop (In-Person)
      Unscripted: An Improv Workshop (In-Person)
      30 Sep 25
      #_TOWN
      Freshman Fondue
      Freshman Fondue
      30 Sep 25
      #_TOWN
      Portraits — Photography Workshop (Virtual)
      Portraits — Photography Workshop (Virtual)
      30 Sep 25
      #_TOWN
      Events on October 1
      Early 9:30am Family Story Time (birth-5)
      Early 9:30am Family Story Time (birth-5)
      1 Oct 25
      #_TOWN
      Family Story Time (birth-5)
      Family Story Time (birth-5)
      1 Oct 25
      #_TOWN
      Events on October 2
      New Date Coming Soon Autumn Flow: Restorative Yoga with Viki (Virtual)
      New Date Coming Soon Autumn Flow: Restorative Yoga with Viki (Virtual)
      2 Oct 25
      #_TOWN
      Tenzi
      Tenzi
      2 Oct 25
      #_TOWN
      Nuestra América: Stories of 30 Inspiring Latinas/Latinos Who Have Shaped the United States with Smithsonian Educators (Virtual)
      Nuestra América: Stories of 30 Inspiring Latinas/Latinos Who Have Shaped the United States with Smithsonian Educators (Virtual)
      2 Oct 25
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      Events on October 3
      DIY Fortune Cookies
      DIY Fortune Cookies
      3 Oct 25
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      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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      Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1009, Redding, CT 06875

      Location: 439 Redding Road, Redding, CT 06896

      Contact Us: 203-938-2545

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