The library is pleased to announce that the Community Foundation of Northwest Connecticut awarded the library a grant to present a new and exciting series, History Alive!, during the 2015 year. During each History Alive! event, an actor/musician will bring to life a particular figure and time period. Each actor/musician has researched the figure thoroughly to bring the most accurate and interesting information to the audience. The following performances comprise the History Alive! presentations that the Community Foundation is sponsoring: Exploring Alexander Hamilton Presented by Trish Chambers Productions Thursday, January 29th at 6:30 Bob Dylan: A Musical Tribute Presented by Rick Laban Thursday, March 12th at 6:30 Cat Stevens: A Life Presented by Rick Laban Thursday, May 12th at 6:30 John Barrymore: The Life of an Actor Presented by Richard Clark Thursday, June 4th at 6:30 The Life of Louisa May Alcott Presented by Trish Chambers Productions Thursday, July 9th at 6:30 For a description of each program, please click "read more" below. Thank you!
Join us for a Ghostly Photography Lecture on Thursday, October 9th at 6:30! Julie is a paranormal investigator, who is primarily a photographer. With the hope of capturing more evidence for the existence of the spirit world, she has visited locations reported to be haunted. This has led to many intense personal experiences--so she has many spooky and frightful stories to tell. Listen to Julie as she shares her stories and experiences with you! They are real ghost stories you can see with your own eyes! You can purchase Julie's book: Ghostly Photographs: Ghost Stories You Can See With Your Own Eyes at the event for $25.00. To learn more, visit http://www.ghostlyphotographs.com/ Registration begins September 15th. To register, call 860.489.6684 or email Jessica at [email protected] Hosted by AAA! Lower your auto insurance costs and improve your driving skills! Register for AAA’s FREE Driving Improvement Program (DIP)! Their DIP program isn’t driver education; it’s one that’s aimed at experienced drivers who simply wish to improve their driving skills and review the basics of defensive driving. Date: September 16, 2014 Time: 1 pm – 5 pm Place: Torrington Library By completing this free class, drivers 60 years of age and older in Connecticut qualify for a minimum 5% discount on their auto insurance. In fact, some insurers provide that discount to experienced drivers as young as 55. So we encourage you to check with your insurer to see what they offer. When you complete the class, you’ll receive a certificate to present to your carrier. To register, go online to www.aaa.com/driverimprovement or call Jackie Pesticci at AAA at 203-937-2595, Ext 4684 for more information. Join Rita Parisi on Thursday, September 25th at 6:30 for theatrical story-telling presentations of supernatural stories by woman authors from the 19th and 20th century. All are done by spooky candle light to better set the stage for these frightful tales! Register beginning September 1st by calling 860.489.6684 or emailing Jessica at [email protected]
Join Maltose Express as they explain the process of Home Beer Brewing on Thursday, July 24th at 6:30pm! Maltose Express in Monroe, Connecticut sells beer making and wine making ingredients, equipment and supplies for brewing beer and making wine at home. This is a great even for all brewing-enthusiast. Just remember, samples will be available, so you MUST be 21 and over to attend. We will require and be checking a valid IDs upon entering the event. No ID, no admittance! To register, please contact Jessica at [email protected] or call 860.489.6684 Join us for our next Historic Headlines Lecture Series, The Sinking of the Titanic on Thursday, July 10th at 6:30! The ocean liner sank in the icy waters of the Atlantic on a cold evening in April, 1912. What caused the large ship to sink to its watery grave? Learn about the historic Titanic and trace the ship from conception to sinking in this amazing program! To register, please call the library at 860.489.6684 or email Jessica at [email protected] |
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