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Grateful for Small Things Contest Sunday, November 1 – Monday, November 30
We invite you to create and share a list of three small or absurd things that you’re grateful for. Entries can be serious or funny! Multiple entries are welcome. Every participant will receive a custom commemorative bookmark with their best entry. |
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Reclaiming Your Inner Wisdom: Sacred Indigenous Teachings with Asha Frost Tuesday, November 3 — 2:00 pm
Join author and Indigenous Medicine Woman Asha Frost for an online chat about her groundbreaking book, You Are the Medicine: 13 Moons of Indigenous Wisdom, Ancestral Connection, and Animal Spirit Guidance. |
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Native Plant Winter Sowing Workshop Wednesday, November 4 — 6:30 pm REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Learn to winter sow native plants in a hands-on workshop. You'll learn to create a mini-greenhouse for native plants. Seeds and soil will be provided. Bring an empty one-gallon plastic milk or water jug. Open to adults, teens, children ages 10+ with adult.
Sponsored by the Berlin Land Trust. |
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Remembering the “Ds”: Know When to See Your Attorney Thursday, November 5 — 6:00 pm
Life changes, and your estate plan should change with it! Learn when it’s time for an update. Presented by Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA) Brendan F. Daly. |
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No Country for Mothers Screening and Discussion Saturday, November 7 — 10:30 am
Join us for a viewing of the documentary No Country for Mothers. The screening will be followed by a discussion about the issues raised in the film including the roles of mothers, choices about childcare, working, child-rearing, and societal supports for mothers, children, and families. |
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Junk Journaling Monday, November 9 — 6:00 pm REGISTRATION REQUIRED • Registration opens October 19 at 10:00 am.
Junk journaling is a fun, eco-friendly way to repurpose everyday “junk” into unique works of art that create lasting memories, tell stories, and track time. |
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A City on Mars: The Science and Absurdities of Space Settlement with Kelly and Zach Weinersmith Tuesday, November 10 — 2:00 pm
Join authors Kelly and Zach Weinersmith for an online chat about their book, A City on Mars: Can We Settle Space, Should We Settle Space, and Have We Really Thought This Through? |
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How Money Became God: Rethinking Wealth and Greed in Modern Society with Paul Vigna Wednesday, November 11 — 2:00 pm
Join author and journalist Paul Vigna for an online chat about the question: how did money go from a tool of commerce into the dominant faith of modern society? |
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Album Listening Party with Larry Rifkin Thursday, November 12 — 6:30 pm
Join Larry Rifkin to listen to original songs from his new album Wrong Side of Love, hear stories about their origins, and play music trivia for the chance to win a CD. |
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Pen Turning Workshop Saturday, November 14 — 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Learn to turn your own pen using a lathe! No registration required. Drop in any time between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm! Creating your pen takes approximately 20-30 minutes, and you’ll take home your own handcrafted wooden pen!
Sponsored by Central Connecticut Woodturners. |
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Makerspace Open House Saturday, November 14 — 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Adults, teens, and ages 6+. Ever watched a 3D printer at work? Come see ours in action! Try a building challenge, make a craft, and take home something you made! Bring your library card! Kids under 18 will need a parent or guardian to sign the Makerspace User Agreement, and we'll have forms ready at the event. Can't make it? You can book a Makerspace appointment anytime online. Ages 12 and up may use the space on their own, and kids 6 to 11 are welcome with an adult. |
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Epic Worlds and Celestial Prophecies: Exploring the Between Earth and Sky Trilogy with Rebecca Roanhorse Thursday, November 19 — 7:00 pm
Join author Rebecca Roanhorse for an online chat about her acclaimed Between Earth and Sky trilogy. |
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November Tea Club Pickup Saturday, November 28
Discover a new flavor each month with our Monthly Tea Club! Each kit includes a sample of loose-leaf tea and an information sheet… and maybe a few reading suggestions, just for fun.
Rooibos is a naturally caffeine-free herbal tea with a sweet, earthy flavor. It pairs beautifully with Thanksgiving desserts and relaxation. |
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