BYO book, light snack and drink
No assigned reading

6:00 pm - Welcome/Socialize
6:15 pm - Read Quietly
7:00 pm - End of Program

For more information, email kmarcantonio@enfield.org

Got Your Goat Farm will visit the library with some goat friends for us to pet, brush, and interact with.

The Sheep Detectives
George (Hugh Jackman), a shepherd who reads detective novels to his sheep each night, believes they can't understand. But when a mystery rocks the farm, the sheep become detectives, following clues and proving they're smarter than anyone imagined. 1 hour and 49 minutes. PG

Enfield Culture and Arts Commission is sponsoring First Wednesdays Open Mic at the Enfield Public Library.

First Wednesdays are about creating a welcoming and supportive performance space for artists of all ages and levels. Come express your talents whether it be music, poetry, rap, or spoken word with a receptive group. Facilitated by Enfield musician Kevin Crane.

A variety of instruments including ukuleles, guitars, drums, violins, mandolins, and keyboards are available to be checked out at the library for a three week loan.

The purpose of the Enfield Culture and Arts Commission shall be to plan, produce, coordinate, or otherwise provide assistance to sponsors of events or activities and to encourage participation therein, which promote or develop the artistic, historic, cultural and heritage resources of and within the community of Enfield.

Program includes stories about food, rhymes, music, movement and a craft! Ages 3-7 Drop-in

Meet other homeschool families, share ideas, play games, and enjoy other self-directed activities at this monthly hangout. All ages. Drop-in

Michael
The story of pop superstar Michael Jackson -- from his extraordinary early days in the Jackson 5 to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fuels a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world. 2 hours and 7 minutes. PG-13

Rhyme Time offers songs, movement, and rhymes to help nurture early language skills.  Ages birth-24 months. (Drop-in)

Get Hooked with the Fiber Arts Club! It is a place to stitch, knit, crochet, and create. Bring whatever project you’re working on and enjoy time with others who love fiber crafts. Beginners and long‑time makers are all welcome to craft together. Drop-in.

Join us for rhymes, action songs and books with little ones. Learn new ways to strengthen the bond with your child and nurture their brain development. Infants will spend time on the floor so please bring a blanket for them to lay on.  Ages birth - 24 months. Drop-in  

Sign up at Reference Desk, bring your dish to share.

This month’s selection is King Arthur Baking Company's Big Book of Bread and The Butter Book by Anna Stockwell

To minimize waste please bring your own dishes, flatware and serve ware for your dishes.

Rhyme Time offers songs, movement, and rhymes to help nurture early language skills.  Ages birth-24 months. (Drop-in)

The Last Ranger by Peter Heller
287 pages

The best-selling author returns with a vibrant, lyrical novel about an enforcement ranger in Yellowstone National Park who likes wolves better than most people. When a clandestine range war threatens his closest friend, he must act swiftly to discover the truth and stay alive.

Tuck in for the coziest time of the year. Relax, restore, and rest. Immerse yourself in therapeutic sounds that calm stress, regulate the nervous system, and support overall wellness.

Please bring a yoga mat, blanket, pillow, cushion, eye mask, or anything else that helps you feel the most comfortable.

Courtney Petrucci is a certified Usui Shiki Ryoho Reiki Master, Crystal Healer and Owner of Soulscape Reiki and Wellness LLC. Practicing since 2023, she studied at the John Harvey Gray Center for Reiki Healing in New Hampshire.

Courtney is a former high school English teacher turned stay-at-home-mom. She decided to step away from public school teaching in order to help others outside the classroom on the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual levels. In the future, she plans on becoming a Reiki Master Teacher so she can share her passion for energy healing with students of all ages.

She is also a long distance runner, weight lifter, and triathlete. In her free time, she enjoys gardening, learning herbalism, and being with her family.

Join Branch Librarian Aimee Sixt for a discussion of Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall

A sweeping love story with the pace and twists of a thriller, Broken Country is a novel of simmering passion, impossible choices, and explosive consequences that toggles between the past and present to explore the far-reaching legacy of first love. 

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1
Taken to District 13 in the aftermath of the 75th Hunger Games, Katniss becomes the reluctant symbol of the groundswell rebellion against the Capitol. 2 hours and 3 minutes. PG-13

Join Deputy Director Katie Werth for a discussion of Homecoming by Kate Morton.

Called home to care for her grandmother after a fall, Jess, a journalist, discovers a true crime book chronicling a long-buried police case. It is only when Jess skims through its pages that she finds a connection between her family and this event—a mystery that has never been satisfactorily resolved.

Asnuntuck Community College Professor Carol LaLiberte will lead an all-ages Drum Circle. Drums will be provided or bring your own. The library has many musical instruments available to be checked out including bongos, djembe, bodhran, and steelpan drums. Everyone is welcome, no experience necessary.

Join Public Services Librarian Lisa Sprague for a discussion of Operation Bounce House by Matt Dinniman.

All colonist Oliver Lewis ever wanted to do was run the family ranch with his sister, maybe play a gig or two with his band, and keep his family’s aging fleet of intelligent agriculture bots ticking as long as possible. He figures it will be a good thing when the transfer gate finally opens all the way and restores instant travel and full communication between Earth and his planet, New Sonora. But there’s a complication.

Enjoy simple stories, songs, movement, finger plays, open play time and art. Ages 12-24 months  Drop-in

The Sheep Detectives
George (Hugh Jackman), a shepherd who reads detective novels to his sheep each night, believes they can't understand. But when a mystery rocks the farm, the sheep become detectives, following clues and proving they're smarter than anyone imagined. 1 hour and 49 minutes. PG

Rhyme Time offers songs, movement, and rhymes to help nurture early language skills.  Ages birth-24 months. (Drop-in)

Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)
A divorced dad poses as a British nanny to see his kids, and learns how to become a better parent in this poignant comedy. Meanwhile, his ex-wife's new boyfriend enters the picture. 2 hours and 5 minutes. PG-13

Songs, movement, and rhymes to help nurture early language skills.  Ages birth-24 months. (Drop-in)

Former ESPN Vice President, Mike Soltys, will appear at Enfield Public Library to discuss the new book, Sports Heaven on November 30 at 6 p.m. The book accompanies the recent documentary, Sports Heaven: the birth of ESPN, which tells the incredible tale of Bill and Scott Rasmussen, the father and son team who against all odds and legions of doubters created the most significant sports business of all time. With unique perspectives from key players in the origin story, it’s an entrepreneurial roller coaster ride right up to ESPN’s launch on September 7, 1979. Sports Heaven features the perspectives and insights of Bill, Scott and the team who built ESPN from a dream into a powerhouse.

Mike Soltys was hired in the summer of 1980 as a college intern by ESPN’s founder, Bill Rasmussen, and served 43 years in ESPN’s corporate communications department, the last 20 as a vice president. Soltys returned to ESPN in 2024 as a part-time Historian. He served as producer of a documentary SportsHeaven: The Birth of ESPN and co-authored accompanying audio and print books.

The Friends will gather for their holiday meeting. (Members Only.)

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
After a cosmic princess is abducted by a vengeful villain, a brave plumber and his reliable companions travel across deep space to rescue her and deactivate a universe-destroying weapon. 1 hour and 38 minutes. PG

Enjoy an afternoon of crafting on this early release day. Create gifts to give someone special; ages 5 and up. Registration opens on 11/23, here.

Enfield Culture and Arts Commission is sponsoring First Wednesdays Open Mic at the Enfield Public Library.

First Wednesdays are about creating a welcoming and supportive performance space for artists of all ages and levels. Come express your talents whether it be music, poetry, rap, or spoken word with a receptive group. Facilitated by Enfield musician Kevin Crane.

A variety of instruments including ukuleles, guitars, drums, violins, mandolins, and keyboards are available to be checked out at the library for a three week loan.

The purpose of the Enfield Culture and Arts Commission shall be to plan, produce, coordinate, or otherwise provide assistance to sponsors of events or activities and to encourage participation therein, which promote or develop the artistic, historic, cultural and heritage resources of and within the community of Enfield.

Program includes stories, rhymes, music, movement, and a craft. Ages 3-7 Drop-in

Meet other homeschool families, share ideas, play games, and enjoy other self-directed activities at this monthly hangout. All ages. Drop-in

Power Ballad
A washed-up wedding singer (Paul Rudd) and a fading boy-band star (Nick Jonas) bond over music and turn an impromptu jam session into a hit song. When the song revives the star’s career, the singer fights to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves, putting their friendship at risk. 1 hour and 39 minutes. R

Rhyme Time offers songs, movement, and rhymes to help nurture early language skills.  Ages birth-24 months. (Drop-in)

BYO book, light snack and drink
No assigned reading

6:00 pm - Welcome/Socialize
6:15 pm - Read Quietly
7:00 pm - End of Program

For more information, email kmarcantonio@enfield.org

Join us for rhymes, action songs and books with little ones. Learn new ways to strengthen the bond with your child and nurture their brain development. Infants will spend time on the floor so please bring a blanket for them to lay on.  Ages birth - 24 months. Drop-in  

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2
Katniss Everdeen, the reluctant leader of the rebellion, must bring together an army against President Snow, while all she holds dear hangs in the balance. 2 hours and 17 minutes. PG-13

Join Deputy Director Katie Werth for a discussion of The Holdout by Graham Moore.

Ten years ago, Maya Seale was juror on a high-profile murder case. Maya believed the man was innocent and swayed fellow jurors. On the anniversary of the trial, the jurors reunite for a true crime documentary. One of them is found dead in Maya’s hotel room and all evidence points to her.

The music of “Cantica Nativitatis,” translates from Latin as “songs of Christmas,” and we are pleased to host historian and musician Richard Franklin Donohue who will join us in historic dress to share music originating from the 10th through 19th centuries. No tradition has yielded a greater collection of music other than that of Christmas and you will hear carols performed in their original languages of German, Latin, Middle English, French, and Modern English sung both a cappella and with harpsichord accompaniment.

Richard Franklin Donohue is a singer, private music instructor, and historian. A life-long performer, Richard specializes in historic music ranging from Middle English Carols to 19th century romantic music. He studied music at the University of Connecticut and has been teaching Piano, Voice, and Music Theory since 1992. Richard is the Town Historian of his hometown of Cromwell, Connecticut and has been the President and Program Director of the Cromwell Historical Society for twenty years. He is the author of "Rosetown Review," a monthly history article published in the Cromwell Life newspaper and presents historical lectures throughout New England on a wide range of topics.

Fun for the entire family! Build a tree for our annual gallery. Material will be provided or bring what you need to create your vision. All the fun of creating without the mess. Sponsored by Enfield Culture and Arts Commission. Drop-in

Rhyme Time offers songs, movement, and rhymes to help nurture early language skills.  Ages birth-24 months. (Drop-in)

Get Hooked with the Fiber Arts Club! It is a place to stitch, knit, crochet, and create. Bring whatever project you’re working on and enjoy time with others who love fiber crafts. Beginners and long‑time makers are all welcome to craft together. Drop-in.

Finding Your Career Direction: Exploring the Path That Fits You

Choosing a career path can feel overwhelming—especially when you’re still discovering your interests or considering a change. Otisha Mars, LMSW will present an interactive workshop that creates space to explore career possibilities without the pressure of having everything figured out.

Participants will be guided through activities and conversations that help them think about their interests, strengths, skills, values, preferred work environments, and career priorities. They’ll also learn how to research potential careers, recognize transferable skills, compare different career options, and identify practical next steps.

The workshop is open to teens exploring life after high school, college and graduate students, recent graduates, and adults considering a new career direction. No matter where you are in your journey, the goal is to leave with greater clarity and a better understanding of how to continue exploring your options.

Otisha Mars is an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) and the owner of MARS Career & Professional Development, a Connecticut-based business focused on helping individuals navigate career decisions and professional growth. Through workshops and individualized career services, Otisha provides support with career exploration, resume development, interview preparation, career transitions, and professional development.

Her goal is to provide practical information, guidance, and resources that help individuals better understand their options, recognize their strengths, and make informed decisions about their next steps.

Join Branch Librarian Aimee Sixt for a discussion of The Spectacular by Fiona Davis

A thrilling story about love, sacrifice, and the pursuit of dreams, set amidst the glamour and glitz of Radio City Music Hall in its mid-century heyday. Transport back to 1950s Manhattan and a talented young Rockette and a mysterious bomber terrorizing New York City.

How to Train Your Dragon (2025)
On the rugged isle of Berk, Viking Hiccup defies tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared dragon. Their unlikely friendship reveals the true nature of dragons. 2 hours and 5 minutes. PG

CM Martens writes fantasy stories that force characters to make hard choices and to face the hard consequences of those choices. She aims to inspire in a way that can only come from overcoming hard things. Often, this means sending characters down dark paths where they can’t see the light that is always shining somewhere in the dark.

In this author event, Martens will talk about her path from reader to writer, her ‘figure it out as you go’ process, and how that journey started Story Lab Book Club, where she uses her favorite books to learn (and teach) the craft of writing. Join her for a behind-the-scenes look at worldbuilding, reading like a writer, and turning inspiration into original work.

Join us for the opening reception of our gallery of handmade trees.  Enjoy a musical performance while you browse the trees. This event is sponsored by the Enfield Culture and Arts Commission and the Enfield Public Library.  Drop-in

Join Public Services Librarian Lisa Sprague for a discussion of The Book Witch by Meg Shaffer.

Rainy March is a proud, third-generation Book Witch, sworn to defend works of fiction from all foes real and imaginary. With her magical umbrella and feline familiar, she jumps in and out of novels to fix malicious alterations and rogue heroes like a modern-day magical Nancy Drew.

Enjoy simple stories, songs, movement, finger plays, open play time and art. Ages 12-24 months  Drop-in

Young Washington
Before he became the first President of the United States, young George Washington tests his honor, loyalty and courage by fighting in the French and Indian War. As alliances crumble and the frontier erupts into battle, he must confront not only his enemies, but the man he's becoming. 2 hours and 5 minutes. PG-13

Rhyme Time offers songs, movement, and rhymes to help nurture early language skills.  Ages birth-24 months. (Drop-in)

Winter in New York by Josie Silver
372 pages

A young chef moves to New York hoping for a fresh start, only to discover that a tiny gelato shop in Little Italy holds a secret tied to her mother’s past.

The Breadwinner
A supermom lands a Shark Tank deal, switching roles with her breadwinner husband. He struggles to adapt as a stay-at-home dad to their three daughters. 1 hour and 35 minutes. PG

An afternoon movie rated PG. Free popcorn! Drop-in

Michele Urban will be at the library with her new winter concert. Ages 2 and up no registration required.

Come enjoy fun free bingo. Best for ages 5 and up. Drop-in

Hoppers
Mabel uses clever new technology designed to "hop" human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals to communicate with beavers, uncovering mysteries within the animal world. 1 hour and 45 minutes. PG

Come count down to the Noon Year with us!  Join us for an hour long celebration as we dance to fun tunes and count down to twelve o'clock noon.  All ages. Free tickets available starting on Dec. 21 here.

BYO book, light snack and drink
No assigned reading

6:00 pm - Welcome/Socialize
6:15 pm - Read Quietly
7:00 pm - End of Program

For more information, email kmarcantonio@enfield.org

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
After his family loses its wealth and status in the war, young Coriolanus Snow becomes a mentor in the tenth Hunger Games, hoping to restore his family’s legacy. This prequel to The Hunger Games follows his early journey toward power. 2 hours and 45 minutes. PG - 13

Enfield Culture and Arts Commission is sponsoring First Wednesdays Open Mic at the Enfield Public Library.

First Wednesdays are about creating a welcoming and supportive performance space for artists of all ages and levels. Come express your talents whether it be music, poetry, rap, or spoken word with a receptive group. Facilitated by Enfield musician Kevin Crane.

A variety of instruments including ukuleles, guitars, drums, violins, mandolins, and keyboards are available to be checked out at the library for a three week loan.

The purpose of the Enfield Culture and Arts Commission shall be to plan, produce, coordinate, or otherwise provide assistance to sponsors of events or activities and to encourage participation therein, which promote or develop the artistic, historic, cultural and heritage resources of and within the community of Enfield.

Get Hooked with the Fiber Arts Club! It is a place to stitch, knit, crochet, and create. Bring whatever project you’re working on and enjoy time with others who love fiber crafts. Beginners and long‑time makers are all welcome to craft together. Drop-in.

Join Deputy Director Katie Werth for a discussion of The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies by Alison Goodman.

Lady Augusta Colebrook, “Gus,” and her twin sister, Julia, need to rescue their friend’s goddaughter, Caroline, from her violent husband. The sisters set out to Caroline’s country estate, but their carriage is accosted. What follows is a high adventure full of danger, clever improvisation, heart-racing near misses, and a little help from Lord Evan.

There is a difference between surviving and thriving.

Come learn tips and skills to augment flourishing, thriving, and enhance well-being, including tips, tools, and techniques for increasing happiness.

A graduate of Yale University School of Medicine, Dr. Wendy Hurwitz is a nationally recognized expert on stress. A former medical researcher for ABC News, Dr. Hurwitz is an expert in two fields: Mind/Body Medicine and Energy Medicine. She has a forthcoming book on stress.

Dr. Hurwitz helps organizations and individuals achieve peak performance by enhancing vitality and wellness. She translates the latest and most sophisticated scientific research into practical, easy-to-use techniques people can use to maintain and enhance vitality even under the most trying circumstances. Dr. Hurwitz has provided training for AT&T, Unilever, Lowe Worldwide, the FDNY, and has been an invited guest speaker at the United Nations. (Snow Date: Wednesday, February 10 at 6:00 pm)

The Uprising
In plague-ravaged 14th century England a peasant (Andrew Garfield) triggers a rebellion against King Richard II and unintentionally becomes a legend of resistance. 2 hours and 7 minutes. R

Join Branch Librarian Aimee Sixt for a discussion of The Day the World Came to Town by Jim Defede

Based on the true story of how the small town of Gander, Newfoundland, welcomed nearly 7,000 airline passengers stranded there after the 9/11 attacks.

Come join Mel Rivera of Nerdy Mom Craft in a hands-on workshop where you will learn the basics to crochet. Learn how to hold your hook and yarn, make a slip knot, and beginner friendly stitches. No experience necessary. All materials are provided. Come relax, learn a new skill, and build your confidence. Discover why so many people love crochet.

Signups begin Wednesday, January 13. Ages 16+

Glitz, Glam, and a Damn Good Time by Jennifer Wright
288 Pages

A biography of Mamie Fish, a Gilded Age socialite known for her extravagant parties. She used these events to gain influence in a society where women had limited power. Her gatherings helped shape social networks, politics, and culture.

John Lawor from the Western Massachusetts Fly Fishermen will lead an informative introduction to the world of fly fishing.

Fly fishing is a specialized angling technique that uses a lightweight, artificial "fly"—composed of feathers, fur, or synthetic materials—to catch fish, typically by imitating their natural food sources like insects, nymphs, or baitfish. Unlike conventional fishing, it uses a weighted line to cast the nearly weightless fly.

Fly fishing is often considered a challenging, artistic, and immersive sport.

BYO book, light snack and drink
No assigned reading

6:00 pm - Welcome/Socialize
6:15 pm - Read Quietly
7:00 pm - End of Program

For more information, email kmarcantonio@enfield.org

Enfield Culture and Arts Commission is sponsoring First Wednesdays Open Mic at the Enfield Public Library.

First Wednesdays are about creating a welcoming and supportive performance space for artists of all ages and levels. Come express your talents whether it be music, poetry, rap, or spoken word with a receptive group. Facilitated by Enfield musician Kevin Crane.

A variety of instruments including ukuleles, guitars, drums, violins, mandolins, and keyboards are available to be checked out at the library for a three week loan.

The purpose of the Enfield Culture and Arts Commission shall be to plan, produce, coordinate, or otherwise provide assistance to sponsors of events or activities and to encourage participation therein, which promote or develop the artistic, historic, cultural and heritage resources of and within the community of Enfield.

Get Hooked with the Fiber Arts Club! It is a place to stitch, knit, crochet, and create. Bring whatever project you’re working on and enjoy time with others who love fiber crafts. Beginners and long‑time makers are all welcome to craft together. Drop-in.

Join Deputy Director Katie Werth for a discussion of Sandwich by Catherine Newman.

For decades, Rocky has looked forward to her family’s yearly escape to their humble beach rental on Cape Cod. Except this year she is experiencing menopausal bouts of rage and melancholy. Then events trigger the past, forcing her to accept that she can no longer hide her secrets from the people she loves.

ChatGPT was released in November 2022 and, in just a few short years, artificial intelligences now seem to be everywhere. In this talk, Dennis Gleeson, a former director of strategy in the Central Intelligence Agency's (then) Directorate of Intelligence, describes how AIs like ChatGPT and Claude work in non-technical terms, looks at how AIs are being used, and talks about some of the recent research on AI as it relates to education, employment, and the environment. Please bring your questions and experiences for what promises to be a lively conversation.

Join Branch Librarian Aimee Sixt for a discussion of The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett

A darkly comic and warm-hearted novel about an old man on a cross-country mission to reunite with his high school crush—bringing together his adult daughter, two orphaned kids, and a cat who can predict death.

Something Wilder by Christina Lauren
384 Pages

Lily Wilder leads fake treasure hunts in the Utah desert using her father’s maps to make ends meet. When her ex, Leo, joins a trip, old feelings resurface. But when things go wrong, they must work together, and face their past, to survive.

Small Town Connecticut takes readers on a journey through 50 of the state's most unforgettable small towns and villages—places where church bells continued to ring from a flood-submerged town, where Babe Ruth crashed his Packard in Wallingford, and where a mysterious grave marked merely XYZ still draws visitors to Deep River. From the quarry workers who shaped Stony Creek to the Impressionist artists who gathered at Cos Cob's Bush-Holley House, these communities were built by generations of adventurers, makers, and dreamers. Each chapter uncovers founding stories, legendary residents, intriguing lore, beloved attractions and seasonal events that make these towns worth the detour. Whether you are planning a day trip to a new destination or rediscovering a favorite haunt, author Bekah Wright invites you to slow down and explore the Connecticut that locals love best.

BYO book, light snack and drink
No assigned reading

6:00 pm - Welcome/Socialize
6:15 pm - Read Quietly
7:00 pm - End of Program

For more information, email kmarcantonio@enfield.org

Enfield Culture and Arts Commission is sponsoring First Wednesdays Open Mic at the Enfield Public Library.

First Wednesdays are about creating a welcoming and supportive performance space for artists of all ages and levels. Come express your talents whether it be music, poetry, rap, or spoken word with a receptive group. Facilitated by Enfield musician Kevin Crane.

A variety of instruments including ukuleles, guitars, drums, violins, mandolins, and keyboards are available to be checked out at the library for a three week loan.

The purpose of the Enfield Culture and Arts Commission shall be to plan, produce, coordinate, or otherwise provide assistance to sponsors of events or activities and to encourage participation therein, which promote or develop the artistic, historic, cultural and heritage resources of and within the community of Enfield.

Get Hooked with the Fiber Arts Club! It is a place to stitch, knit, crochet, and create. Bring whatever project you’re working on and enjoy time with others who love fiber crafts. Beginners and long‑time makers are all welcome to craft together. Drop-in.

Join Deputy Director Katie Werth for a discussion of What We Can Know by Ian McEwan.

In 2014, a great poem is read aloud and never heard again. For generations, people have speculated about it. In 2119, the lowlands of the UK are submerged by rising seas. When Tom Metcalfe stumbles across a clue that may lead to the great lost poem, revelations surface, destroying his assumptions about a story he thought he knew intimately.

Smoke that Thunders and Gorillas in the Mist: A photographic safari to explore the wonders of Sub-Saharan Africa. 

Victoria Falls are nicknamed by the locals Mosi-oa-Tunya; which means 'The smoke that thunders', due to the billowing clouds of mist that rise up and drench everything and everyone in its reach when the river is in flood. Before we get to the falls we will explore the Game Parks of southern Africa, visit the Bwindi National Forest, home to the last 500 gorillas in the equatorial rainforests of Uganda and boat amongst the crocodiles and Elephants of the Okavango Delta.  Namibia. Seven nations; seven hundred species of animal in one hour! Dr. Benfield is past chair of Geography at CCSU and a visitor to over 137 countries.

The Names by Florence Knapp
328 Pages

After a devastating storm, Cora must choose a name for her newborn son despite her husband’s expectations. That single decision unfolds into three alternate versions of their lives.The novel how one choice can shape a lifetime.

​Experienced hiker Mike McDonnell will discuss his three week backpacking trip on the Long Trail in Vermont. Come learn how to plan for an extended backpacking trip, see his equipment, and hear his story.

Join the Friends as they welcome Dan Hayden, Enfield Author “Writing from Real Life.”

Coffee Clatch: 5:30 pm Socialize over refreshments.

Get Hooked with the Fiber Arts Club! It is a place to stitch, knit, crochet, and create. Bring whatever project you’re working on and enjoy time with others who love fiber crafts. Beginners and long‑time makers are all welcome to craft together. Drop-in.

BYO book, light snack and drink
No assigned reading

6:00 pm - Welcome/Socialize
6:15 pm - Read Quietly
7:00 pm - End of Program

For more information, email kmarcantonio@enfield.org

Around Every Corner of Connecticut celebrates the abundance of beautiful destinations and exciting seasonal (and year-round) activities here in Connecticut. We’re not just talking about the well-known state parks, attractions, and museums. Connecticut boasts so much beauty, creativity, and opportunity. Take a friendly llama for a hike, spy a majestic bald eagle sitting in a tree on the banks of the Connecticut River, or maybe a sleigh ride through a snowy pasture is more your speed. There are incredible trails: the Barn Trail, Wine Trail, and Chocolate Trail for starters. Did you know that we even have a Dinosaur Trail?

Using her experience as a travel reporter in the state for more than twenty years, Sarah Cody takes you to her favorite spots. A look at each destination provides additional, valuable, and sometimes little-known information and tips. Coupled by beautiful photographs, the book is a unique and spirited look at Connecticut. Full of New England charm, and brimming with activities, Around Every Corner of Connecticut provides activities and locations for people of all abilities and ages. There are so many incredible places to explore!

Beautyland by Marie-Helene Bertino
327 Pages

An unusual girl sent to Earth to report on humanity navigates the loneliness, beauty, and absurdities of human life in this tender, imaginative story about belonging and being different.

Sikus (pan-pipes) player and vocalist Etienne Perley of Amherst Massachusetts focuses on bringing traditional music from the Andes and his original compositions to life with a passionate, energetic, and virtuosic performance.

Etienne has performed across the Pioneer Valley and at venues and events across the East Coast. He is a graduate of BHMA in South Hadley and has performed with the school's professional touring ensemble for many years.

Etienne's current program incorporates traditional Andean material as well as well-known standards which he performs in the style and sound of the Andean musical heritage.

BYO book, light snack and drink
No assigned reading

6:00 pm - Welcome/Socialize
6:15 pm - Read Quietly
7:00 pm - End of Program

For more information, email kmarcantonio@enfield.org

Join the Friends for their annual Dinner Meeting, Dues, and Election. (Members Only)

Get Hooked with the Fiber Arts Club! It is a place to stitch, knit, crochet, and create. Bring whatever project you’re working on and enjoy time with others who love fiber crafts. Beginners and long‑time makers are all welcome to craft together. Drop-in.

Saoirse by Charleen Hurtubise
256 Pages

Saoirse is a powerful novel set between the United States and Ireland about a woman who runs from her traumatic past and the secrets she carries to survive.

Join the Friends as they plan their yearly book sale. This meeting will be held at the Enfield Annex 124 North Maple Street.

THE BOOK SALE WILL BE HELD AT THE ENFIELD ANNEX
124 North Maple Street
Enfield, CT 06082

Friday June 4   5:00 PM - 8:00 PM  Preview  $10.00 admission (for non-Friends members)

Saturday June 5  9:00 AM - 3:00 PM  Book Sale Free Admittance

Sunday June 6   10:00 AM - 2:00 PM   Bag Sale  Free Admittance
Bags Provided. $6 for Small Bag   $12 for Large Bag

THE BOOK SALE WILL BE HELD AT THE ENFIELD ANNEX
124 North Maple Street
Enfield, CT 06082

Friday June 4   5:00 PM - 8:00 PM  Preview  $10.00 admission (for non-Friends members)

Saturday June 5  9:00 AM - 3:00 PM  Book Sale Free Admittance

Sunday June 6   10:00 AM - 2:00 PM   Bag Sale  Free Admittance
Bags Provided. $6 for Small Bag   $12 for Large Bag

THE BOOK SALE WILL BE HELD AT THE ENFIELD ANNEX
124 North Maple Street
Enfield, CT 06082

Friday June 4   5:00 PM - 8:00 PM  Preview  $10.00 admission (for non-Friends members)

Saturday June 5  9:00 AM - 3:00 PM  Book Sale Free Admittance

Sunday June 6   10:00 AM - 2:00 PM   Bag Sale  Free Admittance
Bags Provided. $6 for Small Bag   $12 for Large Bag

BYO book, light snack and drink
No assigned reading

6:00 pm - Welcome/Socialize
6:15 pm - Read Quietly
7:00 pm - End of Program

For more information, email kmarcantonio@enfield.org

Get Hooked with the Fiber Arts Club! It is a place to stitch, knit, crochet, and create. Bring whatever project you’re working on and enjoy time with others who love fiber crafts. Beginners and long‑time makers are all welcome to craft together. Drop-in.

Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar
332 Pages

Newly sober poet Cyrus Shams searches for meaning in his family’s tragic past, leading him to a mysterious painting and a terminally ill artist in the Brooklyn Museum.

Join the Friends as they welcome Dave Butler II Professional Sports Photographer.

Coffee Clatch: 5:30 pm Socialize over refreshments.

BYO book, light snack and drink
No assigned reading

6:00 pm - Welcome/Socialize
6:15 pm - Read Quietly
7:00 pm - End of Program

For more information, email kmarcantonio@enfield.org

Get Hooked with the Fiber Arts Club! It is a place to stitch, knit, crochet, and create. Bring whatever project you’re working on and enjoy time with others who love fiber crafts. Beginners and long‑time makers are all welcome to craft together. Drop-in.

BYO book, light snack and drink
No assigned reading

6:00 pm - Welcome/Socialize
6:15 pm - Read Quietly
7:00 pm - End of Program

For more information, email kmarcantonio@enfield.org

Get Hooked with the Fiber Arts Club! It is a place to stitch, knit, crochet, and create. Bring whatever project you’re working on and enjoy time with others who love fiber crafts. Beginners and long‑time makers are all welcome to craft together. Drop-in.

Get Hooked with the Fiber Arts Club! It is a place to stitch, knit, crochet, and create. Bring whatever project you’re working on and enjoy time with others who love fiber crafts. Beginners and long‑time makers are all welcome to craft together. Drop-in.

BYO book, light snack and drink
No assigned reading

6:00 pm - Welcome/Socialize
6:15 pm - Read Quietly
7:00 pm - End of Program

For more information, email kmarcantonio@enfield.org

BYO book, light snack and drink
No assigned reading

6:00 pm - Welcome/Socialize
6:15 pm - Read Quietly
7:00 pm - End of Program

For more information, email kmarcantonio@enfield.org

Get Hooked with the Fiber Arts Club! It is a place to stitch, knit, crochet, and create. Bring whatever project you’re working on and enjoy time with others who love fiber crafts. Beginners and long‑time makers are all welcome to craft together. Drop-in.

Get Hooked with the Fiber Arts Club! It is a place to stitch, knit, crochet, and create. Bring whatever project you’re working on and enjoy time with others who love fiber crafts. Beginners and long‑time makers are all welcome to craft together. Drop-in.

BYO book, light snack and drink
No assigned reading

6:00 pm - Welcome/Socialize
6:15 pm - Read Quietly
7:00 pm - End of Program

For more information, email kmarcantonio@enfield.org

BYO book, light snack and drink
No assigned reading

6:00 pm - Welcome/Socialize
6:15 pm - Read Quietly
7:00 pm - End of Program

For more information, email kmarcantonio@enfield.org

Get Hooked with the Fiber Arts Club! It is a place to stitch, knit, crochet, and create. Bring whatever project you’re working on and enjoy time with others who love fiber crafts. Beginners and long‑time makers are all welcome to craft together. Drop-in.