Led by Girl Scout Ambassador Emily, kids will make a memory box to store special treasures in. Ages 10-13. Free tickets available here beginning January 12.

Join Branch Librarian Aimee Sixt for a discussion of How To Read a Book by Monica Wood.

How to Read a Book is an unsparingly honest and profoundly hopeful story about letting go of guilt, seizing second chances, and the power of books to change our lives. With the heart, wit, grace, and depth of understanding that has characterized her work, Monica Wood illuminates the decisions that define a life and the kindnesses that make life worth living. 283 pages

Sneakers (1992)
The Government blackmails the leader (Robert Redford) of a high-tech security group into finding a decoder, and will drop criminal charges against him if he is successful. 2 hours, 6 minutes. PG-13

Using Legos® and Keva Planks® see what you can build in an hour. Your only limit is your imagination. All Ages (Drop-in)

Drop off a new or gently used puzzle between January 5th and 23rd to receive a ticket to redeem during the swap. Come back on the 24th and pick out a new-to-you puzzle! This is an all ages event all levels of puzzle are welcome to be swapped. Drop-in

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

Migrations by Charlotte McConaghy
256 pages

Franny Stone arrives in Greenland to track the last Arctic terns on their final migration, leaving her troubled past behind. Migrations is a story of redemption and hope in a vanishing world.

F1
The highly anticipated Formula 1® racing feature stars Pitt as a former driver who returns to the sport, alongside Damson Idris as his teammate at APXGP, a fictional team on the grid. 2 hour, 35 minutes. PG-13

Join Public Services Librarian Lisa Sprague for a discussion of Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer.

ASSISTANT WANTED: Notorious, high-ranking villain seeks loyal, levelheaded assistant for unspecified office duties, supporting staff for random mayhem and terror, and other Dark Things In General. Discretion a must. Excellent benefits.

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
6:15 pm - Read Quietly
7:00 pm - Wrap up/Socialize

For more information, email kmarcantonio@enfield.org

Groundhog Day (1993)
A cynical TV weatherman finds himself reliving the same day over and over again when he goes on location to the small town of Punxsutawney to film a report about their annual Groundhog Day. His predicament drives him to distraction, until he sees a way of turning the situation to his advantage. 1 hour, 41 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.

Listen to stories about animals in love, make a craft, sing and dance! 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

F1
The highly anticipated Formula 1® racing feature stars Pitt as a former driver who returns to the sport, alongside Damson Idris as his teammate at APXGP, a fictional team on the grid. 2 hour, 35 minutes. PG-13

In this fun art class kids will paint an adorable corgi wearing a red bandana with guided instructions from Pop Up Art School. Make your painting unique by designing your own background and adding accessories like a hat or a bow. Ages 8 and up. Free tickets available here beginning February 26.

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

Knives Out (2019)
On his 85th birthday, crime novelist Harlan Thrombey is found dead. Just as authorities are about to dismiss the tragedy, Benoit Blanc arrives at the scene to conduct his own investigation. 2 hours, 10 minutes. PG-13

Join Deputy Director Katie Werth for a discussion of Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon.

Maine, 1789. Martha Ballard is summoned to examine a body and determine cause of death. As a midwife and healer, her diary is a record of every birth and death, crime and debacle that unfolds in the community. Months earlier, Martha documented the details of an alleged rape committed by the man found dead in the ice. When a local physician undermines her conclusion, declaring the death to be an accident, Martha is forced to investigate the shocking murder on her own.

Find it on Overdrive: https://libraryconnection.overdrive.com/media/9631722

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.

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

This month’s selection is Milk Street Shorts by Christopher Kimball.

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

Music with Ms. Liz provides an original, interactive, music and movement experience for children of all ages! Sing, dance, and learn about different musical concepts with Ms. Liz and her silly friends! All ages. Drop-in

Join Branch Librarian Aimee Sixt for a discussion of We’ll Prescribe You a Cat by Syou Ishida.

Tucked away in an old building at the end of a narrow alley in Kyoto, the Kokoro Clinic for the Soul can only be found by people who are struggling in their lives and genuinely need help. The mysterious clinic offers a unique treatment to those who find their way there: it prescribes cats as medication. 301 pages

Madame Web
Cassandra Webb, a paramedic in Manhattan who may have clairvoyant abilities. Forced to confront revelations about her past, she forges a relationship with three young women destined for powerful futures...if they can all survive a deadly present. 1 hours, 56 minutes. PG-13

In this training, you’ll discover exactly what it’ll take for you personally to become financially free so that you don’t have to depend on your business, a job, the government, a partner, or anyone else for money. Participants will learn about:

* The Two Types of Passive Income (and How to Get More of Each)
* Why It’s Important to Create a Clear Financial Freedom Vision
* The Common Misunderstanding About Passive Income
* 3 Keys to Accelerating Your Journey to Financial Freedom
* Simple Steps You Can Take Right Now That Your Future Self Will Thank You For

Michael Whitehouse, known as The Guy Who Knows a Guy, is a global connector and networking strategist. He helps entrepreneurs build powerful relationships that create growth, collaboration, and opportunity. Michael has been a proud member of Real Prosperity Inc since 2023, bringing his expertise in authentic connection to help people live from a place of joy and freedom, instead of debt and obligation.

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

Anyone But You
Despite having an amazing first date, Bea and Ben's initial attraction quickly turns sour. When they unexpectedly find themselves at a destination wedding in Australia, the pair pretend to be the perfect couple to keep up appearances. 1 hours, 43 minutes. R

Bring the whole family for fun, free Bingo! Front lobby doors open at 6:00 pm. Drop-in

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

The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston
336 pages

An overworked book publicist with a perfectly planned future hits a snag when she falls in love with her temporary roommate...only to discover he lives seven years in the past.

Now You See Me (2013)
A group of magicians called "The Four Horsemen" raise the awareness of an FBI agent when their performances include brazen heists of corrupt businessmen, the proceeds from which they share with their audiences. 1 hour, 55 minutes. PG-13

Join Public Services Librarian Lisa Sprague for a discussion of To Be Taught, If Fortunate by Becky Chambers.

At the turn of the twenty-second century, scientists make a breakthrough in human spaceflight. Through a revolutionary method known as somaforming, astronauts can survive in hostile environments off Earth using synthetic biological supplementations. 

Using Duplos® Legos® and Keva Planks® see what you can build in an hour. Your only limit is your imagination. All-ages (Drop-in)

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
6:15 pm - Read Quietly
7:00 pm - Wrap up/Socialize

For more information, email kmarcantonio@enfield.org

Harriet (2019)
The incredible true story of one of America's greatest heroes, Harriet Tubman. From her escape from slavery to the dangerous missions she led, setting free hundreds of slaves through the Underground Railroad. 2 hours, 5 minutes. PG-13

Listen to stories about things that are green, make a craft, sing and dance! 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

Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale
In the summer of 1930, the Crawleys grapple with the threat of social disgrace when Mary finds herself at the center of a public scandal and the family faces financial trouble. 2 hours, 4 minutes. PG

Join us for a family friendly movie, rated PG. Free popcorn. Front lobby door opens at 6:00 pm. Drop-in

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

Now You See Me 2
In this sequel, the illusionists known as the Four Horsemen return to perform a stunt in the hopes of clearing their names and exposing the behavior of a tech mogul. 2 hours, 9 minutes. PG-13

Join Deputy Director Katie Werth for a discussion of Good Riddance by Elinor Lippman.

Daphne Maritch doesn't quite know what to make of the heavily annotated high school yearbook she inherits from her mother. The late June Winter Maritch was the teacher to whom the class of '69 had dedicated its yearbook, and she attended every reunion, scribbling notes and observations after each one. In a fit of decluttering, Daphne discards it. But when it's found in the recycling bin by a busybody neighbor, the yearbook's mysteries take on a whole new urgency.

Find it on Overdrive: https://libraryconnection.overdrive.com/lci-enfield/content/media/9492809

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

Dances by Nicole Cuffy
288 pages

At 22, Cece Cordell becomes the first Black principal dancer achieving her lifelong dream but struggling with a sense of not belonging. Dances is a lyrical, powerful exploration of identity, art, and self-liberation.

Join Branch Librarian Aimee Sixt for a discussion of The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon.

A gripping historical mystery inspired by the life and diary of Martha Ballard, a renowned 18th-century midwife who defied the legal system and wrote herself into American history.

Zootopia (2016)
In a city inhabited by anthropomorphic animals, an uptight rabbit police officer is forced to work with a charismatic fox con artist in order to get to the bottom of a major case involving the disappearance of carnivorous citizens. 1 hour, 48 minutes. PG

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

The Last Showgirl
When the glittering Las Vegas revue she has headlined for decades announces it will soon close, a glamorous showgirl must reconcile with the decisions she’s made and the community she has built as she plans her next act. 1 hour, 29 minutes. R

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

The Last Rifleman
World War II veteran Artie Crawford lives in a care home in Northern Ireland. After his wife's death, he decides to ignore all advice and sets off alone to France to attend the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings. 1 hour, 39 minutes. PG-13

Join the dynamic Father/Daughter team of Lou and Jessica Pelletier for an engaging and interactive Comprehensive Retirement Planning Workshop! No matter where you are in your Social Security selection journey, uncover all your available options. If you're 59 1/2 or older, still working, and wondering whether to stick with your 401K/403B or transfer to an IRA, we've got you covered. Find out how recent government changes impact non-spouse beneficiaries and learn strategies for drawing income from your assets in a volatile market. Is your life insurance up to date? We'll help you assess and update your plan. Plus, discover the essential legal documents every retiree should have, beyond just a will. Secure your future with confidence!

Join Public Services Librarian Lisa Sprague for a discussion of Influx by Daniel Suarez.

Physicist Jon Grady and his team have discovered a device that can reflect gravity—a triumph that will revolutionize the field of physics and change the future. But instead of acclaim, Grady’s lab is locked down by a covert organization known as the Bureau of Technology Control.

Using Legos® and Keva Planks® see what you can build in an hour. Your only limit is your imagination. All Ages (Drop-in)

Spring is a great time to learn about seeds and how they germinate. Kids will learn the anatomy of a seed and how they disperse and plant seeds to grow at home. Alergy alert: lima beans and various seeds will be used in this program. Tickets available here beginning March 16

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

A Minecraft Movie
Four misfits are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they'll have to master this world while embarking on a quest with an unexpected, expert crafter. 1 hour, 41 minutes. PG

Greenland
John and his family make their way to Greenland, the last safe haven on Earth, 48 hours before a comet hits the planet and starts the dreaded apocalypse. The journey, however, it proves to be even more perilous than they anticipated. 2 hours. PG-13

Join Deputy Director Katie Werth for a discussion of Magnolia Palace by Fiona Davis .

Eight months since losing her mother in the Spanish flu outbreak of 1919, twenty-one-year-old Lillian’s life has fallen apart. For the past six years, Lillian was one of the most sought-after artists' models in New York City. But with her mother gone, a grieving Lillian is rudderless and desperate. When she stumbles upon an employment opportunity, Lillian jumps at the chance. But the longer she works as a private secretary to the imperious and demanding Helen Frick, the more deeply her life gets intertwined with that of the family.

Join Branch Librarian Aimee Sixt for a discussion of Book and Dagger by Elyse Graham.

Book and Dagger tells the riveting, untold story of how literature professors, librarians, and historians were recruited into the newly formed Office of Strategic Services during WWII and became unlikely spies who helped turn the tide of the war. Drawing on personal histories, diaries, and declassified OSS files, Elyse Graham follows a small, interconnected group of humanities scholars who conducted undercover operations, hunted enemy agents, and gathered vital intelligence across Europe. Their efforts not only helped defeat the Nazis but also laid the foundations of modern American intelligence and reshaped higher education after the war, revealing the extraordinary power of the humanities to change the course of history. 400 pages

Hell of a Book by Jason Mott
323 pages

Winner of the 2021 National Book Award for Fiction, Hell Of A Book weaves together three narrative strands into a highly original, inspired work that breaks new ground.

This year marks the 62nd Anniversary of The Beatles' historic invasion of America. On February 7, 1964, they landed in New York, and on February 9th, they graced the Ed Sullivan Show, leaving an indelible mark on music history.
Join us for an unforgettable celebration of The Beatles in America with a special program featuring Connecticut Beatles authority and author, Charles F. Rosenay. This event promises a unique blend of music, history, and pop culture as we dive into the legacy of the iconic band.

Charles F. Rosenay, a respected Beatles authority, brings his expertise and passion for the Fab Four with his book, Celebrities, Actors, Athletes, Mods & Rockers: The Book of Top 10 Beatles Lists. Rosenay explores the band's influence through the eyes of pop-culture celebrities and notables connected to The Beatles.

Join Public Services Librarian Lisa Sprague for a discussion of The Apollo Murders by Chris Hadfield.

NASA is about to launch Apollo 18. While the mission has been billed as a scientific one, flight controller Kazimieras "Kaz" Zemeckis knows there is a darker objective. 

Join Deputy Director Katie Werth for a discussion of Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney .

Things have been wrong with Mr. and Mrs. Wright for a long time. When they win a weekend away to Scotland, it might be just what their marriage needs. Every anniversary the couple exchanges traditional gifts and each year Adam’s wife writes him a letter that she never lets him read. Until now. Ten years of marriage. Ten years of secrets. And an anniversary they will never forget.

Art Thief by Michael Finkel
224 pages

One of the most remarkable true-crime narratives of the twenty-first century, the story of the world’s most prolific art thief, Stéphane Breitwieser.

Join Branch Librarian Aimee Sixt for a discussion of The Wedding People by Alison Espach

A wise and tenderly funny novel, The Wedding People follows Phoebe Stone, who arrives alone and bagless at a lavish wedding weekend in Newport, Rhode Island, mistaken for a guest despite having no connection to the event. At rock bottom and newly without the husband she once imagined traveling with, Phoebe has come to the grand Cornwall Inn for a final, self-indulgent escape, only to form an unexpected bond with the meticulously prepared bride. By turns absurd and deeply moving, Alison Espach’s novel explores grief, reinvention, and the surprising chance encounters that can quietly redirect a life. 367 pages

Join Public Services Librarian Lisa Sprague for a discussion of Fortune’s Pawn by Rachel Bach.

Devi Morris isn't your average mercenary. She has plans. Big ones. And a ton of ambition. It's a combination that's going to get her killed one day -- but not just yet. That is, until she just gets a job on a tiny trade ship with a nasty reputation for surprises.

One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle
255 pages

Over the course of one Italian summer, Katy gets to know Carol, not as her mother, but as the young woman before her. She is not exactly who Katy imagined she might be.

Join Public Services Librarian Lisa Sprague for a discussion of Katabasis by R.F. Kuang.

Alice Law has only ever had one goal: to become one of the brightest minds in the field of Magick. She has sacrificed everything to make that a reality: her pride, her health, her love life, and most definitely her sanity.

The Enfield Public Library will present Kevin Johnson as Jordan Freeman, an African American servant of John Ledyard and the body servant of Col. William Ledyard in the Revolutionary War on Wednesday, October 14 at 6:00 pm.

Jordan Freeman was an actual person, although he did not enlist himself, he witnessed key events of the war for independence while with Col. Ledyard. Historians estimate the number of black soldiers in this war to have been about 5,000 men, serving in militias, seagoing services, and support activities, including nearly 500 from Connecticut. Some enlisted because they felt it was their duty; others because they were offered their freedom in return for satisfactory completion of a set period of service. The presentation is based on extensive research in the collections of the Connecticut State Library and the Museum of Connecticut History at 231 Capitol Ave, opposite the State Capitol in Hartford.

Kevin Johnson is an employee of the State Library’s History and Genealogy Unit, and he has been portraying Jordan Freeman for about 17 years. In addition to portraying Jordan Freeman, he has been presenting as Pvt. William Webb, a soldier in the Civil War, for 26 years and has given more than 600 presentations. The Connecticut State Library provides high quality library and information services to state government and the citizens of Connecticut. It also preserves and makes accessible the records of Connecticut's history and heritage. The focus of the Museum and its collections is Connecticut's government, military and industrial history. Permanent and changing exhibits trace the growth of the State and its role in the development of the nation from the colonial era to the present. Additional information about the State Library and the Museum of Connecticut History can be found on its Web page at http://www.ctstatelibrary.org