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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 Branch Librarian Aimee Sixt for a discussion of Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life by Barbara Kingsolver.
Author Barbara Kingsolver and her family abandoned the industrial-food pipeline to live a rural life—vowing that, for one year, they’d only buy food raised in their own neighborhood, grow it themselves, or learn to live without it. Part memoir, part journalistic investigation, Animal, Vegetable, Miracle is an enthralling narrative that will open your eyes in a hundred new ways to an old truth: You are what you eat.
The Naked Gun
Following in his father's footsteps, a detective works to solve a murder case and save his police department from closure. 1 hour and 25 minutes. PG - 13
You, Me & Tuscany
When a woman crashes at an empty Italian villa, posing as the owner's fiancée, she discovers an unexpected romance that could transform her life. 1 hour and 45 minutes. PG-13
Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell
372 pages
Drawing on Maggie O'Farrell's long-term fascination with the story behind Shakespeare's most enigmatic play, Hamnet is a luminous portrait of a marriage, at its heart the loss of a beloved child.
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.
Goat
A small goat with big dreams gets a once-in-a-lifetime shot to join the pros and play roarball, a high-intensity, co-ed, full-contact sport dominated by the fastest, fiercest animals in the world. 1 hour and 40 minutes. PG
In this program Randy Spaulding will lead a discussion about Paul Simon's lyrics and will perform some of these songs on guitar. Simon is truly one of the greatest poets of our time.
Randy Spaulding studied classic guitar at the Boston Conservatory. He performs with the Fret Fanatics, and as a soloist. He is also organist at the Good Shepherd Lutheran church in Suffield and Trinity Lutheran Church in Springfield.
Join Karlyn and Bartholomew (the ghost pictured) for this spooky DIY! Create the cutest little haunt out of air-dry clay in this fun, hands-on workshop!👻
All materials will be supplied.
Ages 16+ | Registration Required | Registration Opens: Monday, September 21st
Register Here: DIY Clay Ghosts | Enfield Public Library
Join the Friends of the Library as they welcome Bill Ludwig the author of Chasing Labyrinths.
Coffee Clatch: 5:30 pm Socialize over refreshments.
The Hunger Games
Katniss Everdeen voluntarily takes her younger sister's place in the Hunger Games: a televised competition in which two teenagers from each of the twelve Districts of Panem are chosen at random to fight to the death. 2 hours and 22 minutes. PG-13
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.
Wuthering Heights
A passionate and tumultuous love story set against the backdrop of the Yorkshire moors, exploring the intense and destructive relationship between Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw. 2 hours and 16 minutes. R
Project Hail Mary
A science teacher wakes up alone on a spaceship. As his memory returns, he uncovers a mission to stop a mysterious substance killing Earth's sun, and realizes that an unexpected friendship may be the key. 2 hours and 36 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.
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
Join Deputy Director Katie Werth for a discussion of Baker’s Secret by Stephen P. Kiernan.
After her kind mentor is arrested because of his Jewish heritage, a young baker's apprentice in Normandy engages in discreet resistance activities, baking contraband loaves of bread for the hungry using surplus ingredients taken from occupying forces.
The Friends of the Enfield Library are sponsoring 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
This program is sponsored by The Friends of the Enfield Library and Enfield’s America250th Coordinating Committee, through the Office of Economic & Community Development.
Project Hail Mary
A science teacher wakes up alone on a spaceship. As his memory returns, he uncovers a mission to stop a mysterious substance killing Earth's sun, and realizes that an unexpected friendship may be the key. 2 hours and 36 minutes. PG-13
Weyward by Emilia Hart
392 pages
Weaving together the stories of three extraordinary women across five centuries, Emilia Hart's Weyward is an enthralling novel of female resilience and the transformative power of the natural world.
With his positive energy, passion, inspiring messages and invaluable lessons, David is a natural public speaker. His presentations feature an array of enriching themes, lessons, and wisdom. He cares deeply about his mission “to assist as many people as possible, in as many ways as possible”. He is fully dedicated to that purpose. His new book, “Reflecting Upon Life”, is another avenue to inspire others; delivered via meaningful poetry, stirring short stories, humor and profound messages. Mr. Vasquenza is a member of the Connecticut Poetry Society.
Join Branch Librarian Aimee Sixt for a discussion of Isola by Allegra Goodman.
Heir to a fortune, Marguerite is destined for a life of prosperity and gentility. Then she is orphaned, and her guardian—an enigmatic and volatile man—spends her inheritance and insists she accompany him on an expedition to New France. Isolated and afraid, Marguerite befriends her guardian’s servant and the two develop an intense attraction. But when their relationship is discovered, they are brutally punished and abandoned on a small island with no hope for rescue.
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark become targets of the Capitol after their victory in the 74th Hunger Games sparks a rebellion in the Districts of Panem. 2 hours and 26 minutes. PG - 13
Medicare 2027: Major Changes, Eliminated Plans, and What You MUST Know
Mention the word Medicare and most people feel overwhelmed — and with the sweeping changes coming in 2027, confusion is only growing. This is truly a year you cannot afford to go into unprepared.
The Father/Daughter Team of Lou and Jessica Pelletier will guide you through the new Medicare landscape for 2027, including:
Plans being eliminated or discontinued for 2027 and what that means for current enrollees
How these eliminations may force plan changes, premium shifts, or new enrollment decisions
The redesigned Medicare drug plan rules, cost‑sharing updates, and benefit changes rolling out in 2027
A clear breakdown of Medicare Parts A – Hospital Coverage B – Physician & Outpatient Coverage D – Prescription Drug Coverage
You’ll also learn the pros and cons of Medicare Supplement Plans vs. Medicare Advantage Plans, how IRMAA (Income Related Monthly Adjusted Amount) works, what Medicare Savings Programs can help with, and why every family should have a Medical Power of Attorney in place.
This workshop is ideal for seniors, adult children, and anyone who wants to stay ahead of the curve as Medicare undergoes one of its most significant shifts in years.
With plans disappearing and new rules taking effect, this is absolutely a class you don’t want to miss for 2027.
Make your own succulent dish garden. Pick your container, plants and an ornament. All materials will be provided. Ages 13 and up. Registration begins October 19.
Join the Friends as they welcome Elle Provencher, Holistic Wellness Author & Educator.
Coffee Clatch: 5:30 pm Socialize over refreshments.
Supergirl
Kara Zor-El, aka Supergirl, reluctantly joins forces with an unlikely companion on an epic, interstellar journey of vengeance and justice. 1 hour and 46 minutes. PG-13
Please join Bill Thomson of Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) from the Western CT Area Agency on Aging (WCAAA) in a group discussion on the latest Medicare frauds impacting our local communities. A Q/A session will follow.
Health care fraud drains billions of dollars out of our pockets every year, with Medicare one of the leading programs within the federal government where the loss is extremely high.
Topics for discussion include:
How can I protect myself or a loved one from Medicare fraud?
How is Medicare fraud, abuse or an error defined?
Learn about the most common types of Medicare scams.
Know whom to contact for help or where to report suspected frauds & scams.
This important group event will assist in empowering you and your family members to protect your health care accounts and learn to detect and report suspected improper or suspect behaviors.
Join Public Services Librarian Lisa Sprague for a discussion of Ghost Station by S.A. Barnes.
An abandoned planet. A hidden past. A deadly danger.
Psychologist Dr. Ophelia Bray has dedicated her life to the study and prevention of Eckhart-Reiser syndrome (ERS)—the most famous case of which resulted in the brutal murders of twenty-nine people.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
The Friends will gather for their holiday meeting. (Members Only.)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
Join the Friends as they welcome Dan Hayden, Enfield Author “Writing from Real Life.”
Coffee Clatch: 5:30 pm Socialize over refreshments.
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.
Join the Friends for their annual Dinner Meeting, Dues, and Election. (Members Only)
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
Join the Friends as they welcome Dave Butler II Professional Sports Photographer.
Coffee Clatch: 5:30 pm Socialize over refreshments.
Sign up at Reference Desk, bring your dish to share.
This month’s selection is Eaterland: Recipes and Stories from Across the United States
To minimize waste please bring your own dishes, flatware and serve ware for your dishes.
The Connecticut 169 Club: Your Passport and Guide to Exploring Connecticut
Join us for a book talk and signing by author and historian Marty Podskoch. His travel book, The Connecticut 169 Club: Your Passport and Guide to Exploring Connecticut, encourages travelers to visit all of the towns and villages of our beautiful and unique state.
Podskoch created this book to be a guide and a passport. He found someone from each town to write a short description highlighting their town’s location, history, and interesting places to visit. The book has a space for travelers to journal about their experiences and a place to get the book stamped or signed by a resident or business. Travelers will get to know the locals and perhaps learn about a good place to eat or an interesting local attraction and learn a lot about Connecticut and its residents in the process. People who visit all 169 towns will receive the “Leatherman Award” patch at a luncheon or dinner held at a different town each year. The award is named after the vagabond who lived in caves and traveled a route regularly (approx. 34 days) from the Connecticut River to the Hudson River during the late 1800s. Books will be available for purchase at the event.
Join Deputy Director Katie Werth for a discussion of Go as a River by Shelley Read.
Seventeen-year-old Victoria runs the household on her family peach farm. She encounters a young drifter by chance, profoundly altering both their lives. When tragedy strikes, Victoria flees into the surrounding mountains where she struggles to survive in the wilderness with no clear notion of what her future will bring.
Top Gun: Maverick
The story involves Maverick confronting his past while training a group of younger Top Gun graduates, including the son of his deceased best friend, for a dangerous mission. 2 hours and 10 minutes. PG-13
Reminders of Him
A transformative film about motherhood, forgiveness and the power of love to overcome the worst mistake. Desperate to rebuild her life with a daughter she has never known, Kenna finds unexpected compassion in a secret romance. 1 hour and 54 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.
Elemental
Follow Ember and Wade, in a city where fire, water, earth and air live together. 1 hour and 41 minutes. PG
Join Public Services Librarian Lisa Sprague for a discussion of Stay for a Spell by Amy Coombe.
Princess Tanadelle of the Widdenmar is disillusioned with life as a princess. She longs for real conversation, uninterrupted reading time and the chance to build a life of her own making. During a routine royal visit to the town of Little Pepperidge, Tandy's dream comes true when she finds herself cursed to remain in a run-down bookshop until she finds her heart's desire.
Apollo 13 (1995)
A chronicle of the 1970 lunar mission that suffered an explosion in space that disabled the ship, leaving the astronauts to endure the possibility of suffocation or freezing to death, as Mission Control works frenetically to devise a plan to get the men safely home. Based on actual events. 2 hours and 20 minutes. PG
Join the Friends group for their yearly ice cream social and as they choose their “Friend of the Year.”
Coffee Clatch: 5:30 pm Socialize over refreshments.
Add a personal touch to your garden with a one-of-a-kind garden marker! In this fun, hands-on craft program, participants will paint and decorate a stone to create a unique marker. Perfect for gardeners, crafters, and anyone who loves getting creative!
All materials will be supplied.
Ages 16+ | Registration Required | Registration Opens: Monday, August 17th
Register Here: DIY Garden Markers | Enfield Public Library
The Roses
A tinderbox of competition and resentments underneath the façade of a picture-perfect couple is ignited when the husband's professional dreams come crashing down. 1 hour and 45 minutes. R
Amid long days and full schedules, this sound bath offers an opportunity to pause. Through layers of soothing, resonant sound, you’ll be guided into a state of deep relaxation and sensory awareness. The intention is simple: to create space for the body to unwind and the mind to settle, allowing a quiet sense of ease to emerge. Comfortable rest, minimal effort, and gentle listening are all that’s required
Please bring a yoga mat, and anything that would support your comfort like pillows, blankets and an eye mask.
Siubhan Clark is the founder of Sacred Vibrations, offering immersive sound healing experiences, Reiki, and meditation designed to support deep rest, nervous system regulation, and inner balance.
With a collection of over 50 instruments including gongs, crystal singing bowls, chimes, and shruti box, Siubhan weaves layered soundscapes that invite participants into a meditative, restorative state.
Originally from Enfield, CT, Siubhan is especially grateful to bring sound immersion experiences back to her hometown, creating spaces for community connection and collective well-being.
Top Gun (1986)
After losing his friend, an impetuous Navy pilot is accepted into Miramar's elite Fighter School. There, the pilot engages in a romance with his instructor while competing against a rival student flier for the program's coveted award. 1 hour and 49 minutes. PG
Be Ready When the Luck Happens by Ina Garten
368 pages
In her long-awaited memoir, Ina Garten, also known as the Barefoot Contessa, author of 13 bestselling cookbooks, beloved Food Network personality, and cultural icon, shares her personal story with readers hungry for a seat at her table.
Sign up at Reference Desk, bring your dish to share.
This month’s selection is Pretty Delicious by Alia Elkaffas and Radwa Ekaffas
To minimize waste please bring your own dishes, flatware and serve ware for your dishes.
Join Deputy Director Katie Werth for a discussion of The Golden Couple by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen.
Marissa and Mathew seem like the golden couple until Marissa cheats. She wants to repair things. They take a chance on a maverick therapist, who lost her license due to controversial methods. When the Bishops glide through Avery's door, all three are set on a collision course.
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018)
After a bite from a radioactive spider, Miles Morales becomes the one and only Spider-Man. When a dimensional gateway opens up, Miles soon realizes he isn't the only spider superhero as he meets many different versions of spiderman from other universes. 1 hour and 57 minutes. PG
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.
The Housemaid
Millie is a struggling woman who is relieved to get a fresh start as a housemaid to Nina and Andrew, an upscale, wealthy couple. She soon learns that the family's secrets are far more dangerous than her own. 2 hours and 11 minutes. R
Enfield Culture and Arts Commission is sponsoring an Open Mic Night at the Enfield Public Library.
Open Mic Nights 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.
Cobbler (2015)
Max Simkin repairs shoes in the same New York shop that has been in his family for generations. Disenchanted with the grind of daily life, Max stumbles upon a magical heirloom that allows him to step into the lives of his customers and see the world in a new way. 1 hour and 39 minutes. PG-13
Advance registration required beginning July 28. https://tinyurl.com/25rz9khw. Ages 16+
People Change People® is a social project that uses simple tools and shared experiences to strengthen human connection. This Relational Literacy Lab invites participants to write one meaningful message to someone who shaped or influenced their life.
Most of us can name someone who quietly shaped our life:
a teacher who believed in us,
a friend who stood behind us,
a parent, mentor, partner, or coach,
someone who showed up at the right moment.
We carry that gratitude. We do not always say it.
This workshop is grounded in decades of research exploring how close relationships, social connection, and prosocial behaviors influence long-term physical and mental well-being.
Research consistently demonstrates that strong social relationships are among the most important predictors of long-term health, resilience, and life satisfaction. Studies also suggest that directly expressing appreciation and support benefits both the giver and the receiver by reducing stress, strengthening connection, and reinforcing emotional well-being.
This 60-minute workshop creates a calm, structured space to put those ideas into practice and write one honest message.
One card.
One message.
One meaningful contribution.
Clear expressions of appreciation strengthen relationships and support well-being for both the writer and recipient. When gratitude is expressed directly, it deepens connection and often creates a meaningful ripple effect beyond the moment.
You choose what happens next. You may mail your card, keep it, or decide later. Sometimes the simple act of writing is enough.
Join Public Services Librarian Lisa Sprague for a discussion of The Employees by Olga Ravn.
Funny and doom-drenched, The Employees chronicles the fate of the Six-Thousand Ship. The human and humanoid crew members complain about their daily tasks in a series of staff reports and memos. When the ship takes on a number of strange objects, the crew becomes strangely and deeply attached to them.
Greenland 2: Migration
The surviving Garrity family must leave the safety of the Greenland bunker and embark on a perilous journey across the decimated frozen wasteland of Europe to find a new home. 1 hour and 39 minutes. PG-13
Create a mini beaded plant that never needs watering! In this fun craft program, participants will design and make their own beaded plant using mini flowerpots, wire, and an assortment of colorful beads.
All materials will be supplied. No gardening skills required!
Ages 16+ | Registration Required | Registration Opens: Monday, July 20th
Register Here: Beaded Plant Craft | Enfield Public Library
National Treasure: Book of Secrets (2007)
In order to find the The Lost City of Gold, Ben Gates and his team must weave their way to the final clue in a mysterious and highly guarded book containing centuries of secrets. But there's only one way to find it – Ben Gates must kidnap the President. 2 hours and 4 minutes. PG
The secret life of Albert Entwistle by Matt Cain
400 pages
Albert Entwistle is a private man with a quiet, simple life. And he’s a postman. At least he was a postman until, he receives a letter from the Royal Mail stating he is being forced into retirement. Join Albert on an unforgettable adventure.
