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First Wednesdays Open Mic
Jul
1
6:00 PM18:00

First Wednesdays Open Mic

July is featuring Showtunes, Disney, Broadway, & Movie Songs! (but not required)

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.

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Flower Pounding Art Workshop with April Sinnock
Jul
8
6:00 PM18:00

Flower Pounding Art Workshop with April Sinnock

Join local artist April Sinnock for an open art studio night for Ages 16 to Adult. She will teach us tataki-zome (tah-tah-kee zoh-meh), the Japanese art of pounding flower petals onto paper or fabric to create beautiful designs. All supplies are provided. You are also welcome to bring your own flowers.

April is a gardener, artist, farmer, neighbor and soon to be friend. She has been a member of the Enfield Garden club for 22 years, and the Tolland Garden Path Club for 3 years.

Ages 16+ only. Click Here for Free tickets Beginning July 1.

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Beaded Plant Craft
Jul
27
6:00 PM18:00

Beaded Plant Craft

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

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Needle Felting Workshop
Jul
31
1:00 PM13:00

Needle Felting Workshop

Using colorful wool and a special barbed needle you will sculpt a fun green carnivorous plant complete with fangs and a bright red tongue, all rooted in a real terra-cotta pot. This playful needle felting project is a great introduction to a unique, tactile craft and results in a finished piece that’s equal parts quirky, cute, and display-worthy.

Learn the joy of needle felting with Pop up Art School in a friendly environment. You'll gain the basic skills of needle felting, walking away with a finished piece, and the confidence to continue your felting journey independently. Ages 13-18 Registration begins July 20. Sign up here.

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First Wednesdays Open Mic
Aug
5
6:00 PM18:00

First Wednesdays Open Mic

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.

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First Wednesdays Open Mic
Sep
2
6:00 PM18:00

First Wednesdays Open Mic

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.

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Drum Circle
Sep
30
6:00 PM18:00

Drum Circle

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.

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First Wednesdays Open Mic
Oct
7
6:00 PM18:00

First Wednesdays Open Mic

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.

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First Wednesdays Open Mic
Nov
4
6:00 PM18:00

First Wednesdays Open Mic

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.

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Drum Circle
Nov
18
6:00 PM18:00

Drum Circle

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.

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First Wednesdays Open Mic
Dec
2
6:00 PM18:00

First Wednesdays Open Mic

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.

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Summer Reading Kick-off
Jun
25
9:00 AM09:00

Summer Reading Kick-off

Get free tickets for the magic show here.

Summer Reading sign-ups begin at 9:00 am at Central Library. At 10:00 am Mike Bent’s Abrakidabra will present the Ready, Set, Grow Magic Show. At 11:00 am join us for a special farewell send-off to Miss Lisa to wish her a happy retirement with cupcakes!

You can also sign up at the Pearl Street Library beginning at 10:00 am or online.

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Friends of the Enfield Library Book Sale
Jun
5
5:00 PM17:00

Friends of the Enfield Library Book Sale

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

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

Saturday June 6  9:00 AM - 3:00 PM  Book Sale Free Admittance

Sunday June 7   10:00 AM - 2:00 PM   Bag Sale  Free Admittance
Bags Provided. $6 for Small Bag   $12 for Large Bag

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First Wednesdays Open Mic
Jun
3
6:00 PM18:00

First Wednesdays Open Mic

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.

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First Wednesdays Open Mic
May
6
6:00 PM18:00

First Wednesdays Open Mic

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.

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Impact Teen Drivers
Apr
28
6:00 PM18:00

Impact Teen Drivers

Join Andy McCarty of Impact Teen Drivers for an educational program that empowers teens to stop distracted and reckless driving. Learn about Graduated Driver Licensing Laws and how to obtain your learner's permit, intermediate license, and on to your full driver's license. Car crashes are the number one killer of young people in America. ITD is proud to work with Connecticut communities to help curb this preventable health epidemic.

Since 2007, Impact Teen Drivers has been a leading traffic safety education nonprofit whose mission is to develop, promote, and facilitate evidence-based education and strategies to save lives and reduce preventable injuries and fatalities caused by reckless and distracted driving. With a focus on engaging teens and their influencers, ITD’s programs and resources engage, educate, and empower individuals to make better choices behind the wheel—as a driver or passenger. ITD’s vision is to create a widespread culture shift among teens and their influencers where reckless and distracted driving are recognized as unacceptable behaviors and outside of the social norm.

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First Wednesdays Open Mic
Apr
1
6:00 PM18:00

First Wednesdays Open Mic

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.

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First Wednesdays Open Mic
Mar
4
6:00 PM18:00

First Wednesdays Open Mic

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.

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First Wednesdays Open Mic
Feb
4
6:00 PM18:00

First Wednesdays Open Mic

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.

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