W. Locks Library does not run a gardening program.
WINDSOR CASTLE - Tuesday 18th April, 5pm Windsor Castle Library, 28 Main St. Mark Gostkiewicz by Tri Gable Lea Farm “Without Gardening. An easy, effortless way to start a garden from scratch." This course is open to gardeners of all skill levels. Learn how exercise-free styling is easy on the body and can be a fun family activity that makes gardening almost as good easy and fun Bonus: Virtually no tools required.
Learn about materials and mulches that you can find for free or buy cheap and how you can adapt your gardening practices to suit the season. Register at www.windsorlockslibrary.org/programs or call 860-627-1495.
A benefit concert for Ukraine was held in Windsor
WINDSOR. Friends of Northwest Park in Windsor will host a benefit concert for Ukraine on Saturday, April 15 at 7.30pm featuring the Ukrainian Heavenstar Trio and the International String Trio.
The show will benefit Hope For Ukraine, an American charity that provides food, medical care, shelter and education to Ukrainians whose lives have been destroyed by the war.
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Northwest Park Nature Center is a non-smoking and wheelchair accessible facility. Tickets are $20. For information and reservations, call 860-285-1886 or visit www.northwestpark.org. The results will be favorable for Hope Ukraine. For more information, please visit https://hopeforukraine.net/.
Windsor Library has short stories, monastic talks, poetry and more.
WINDSOR. Windsor Public Library, 323 Broad Street and Wilson Branch, 365 Windsor Avenue, host the next program. For more information, visit windsorlibrary.com.
Storytime Environment Day will be held on Monday 17 April from 10.30 to 11.15. There will be stories, jokes, poems, songs and crafts. This program is for children ages 2 to 5 with a guardian.
"When to Worry About Memory Loss" will be held on Monday, April 17 from 1:30pm to 2:30pm. Michelle Wyman of the Hartford Center for Healthy Aging will visit the Wilson Branch Library. This will teach you the difference between forgetfulness and more serious memory problems. It will also discuss the causes of the memory leak.
The Children's Art Club will be held on Tuesday 18th April from 4-5pm. This program is aimed at children aged 2 to 5 and their caregivers. fall
Color the Piggy Bank will be held on Wednesday 19th April from 10:30 to 11:30. Please enjoy the story. The children will then receive a ceramic pig to decorate and take home.
The Youth Advisory Group will meet at the Windsor Public Library on Wednesday, April 19, from 3.30pm to 5pm, seeking young people committed to improving libraries, communities and the planet. This is you? Get real-world experience and volunteer hours. Open to young people aged 12 to 18.
The miniologists will meet on Wednesday 19 April from 16:00 to 17:00. Kidspace has a new mini-log expert app that lets you explore a variety of science through hands-on research and scientific research. Ages 6-12.
Sea Creature Storytime takes place on Thursday, April 20 from 10:30 to 11:15. The program includes stories, jokes, poems, songs and crafts. For children aged 2 to 5 and caregivers.
The Afternoon of Art will be held on Thursday 20 April from 16:00 to 17:00. The monthly Art Afternoon Kidspace invites school children aged 6 to 11. Discover a different artist or art style in each class, then create your own masterpiece. This month is dedicated to food as an art form.
On Friday, April 21, from 10:30 to 11:15, the Storytime Pool will feature stories, songs, nursery rhymes, and early literacy tips for healthcare professionals. Age 2-5 years.
I Love Lucy will air on Monday 24th April from 3-4.30pm. Join us to see how the show got started and the controversies raised during the program's initial run.
The Cloisters Art Talk will be held on Zoom on Monday 24th April from 7-8.30pm. Ph.D. Mike Norris will speak about the Cloisters. Part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Cloisters focuses on medieval European art and architecture, focusing on the Romanesque and Gothic periods. The program will be hybrid. Subscribers can join us in person at the library or access from home using Zoom.
The Little Sprouts will meet on Tuesday 25 April from 11:00 to 11:45. This is a STEM-inspired program for children aged 16-24 months. Children can participate, but registration is not required.
Tuesday Tween meets Tuesday, April 25 from 4-6pm From snacks, video games, crafts, movies and more on Shrove Tuesday. have fun. Come on, children from 9 to 15 are accepted.
Bugs, Bugs and More Bugs will take place on Thursday 27 April from 10:30 to 11:15. This program is aimed at children aged 2 to 5 and their caregivers.
The Video Game and the Anime Club will meet on Thursday 27 April from 3.30pm to 5.15pm. Youth 13 and older are welcome to join the Wilson Chapter. Enjoy snacks, watch anime, read manga, play video games, learn to draw kawaii or just have fun. fall
Seed to Tree Storytime will be held on Friday, April 28 from 10:30 to 11:15 Sharing stories, songs, nursery rhymes and tips for early literacy. Ages 2-4 and caregiver.
Blackout Poetry will be held on Saturday 29th April from 2-3pm. April is National Poetry Month. Create your twilight poem. You will be given a paragraph which you can use as a template to create your poem. Use markers, pens, paints, or black markers to create your sketch poem. Supplies will be provided. fall
E. Windsor Garden Club presents Growing in the Secret Garden.
BROAD BROOK - April 18 at 6:30pm, Fairlie Latavik of The Garden Club will present "Growing in a Secret Garden" at the East Windsor Garden Club at Park Hill 1A Park Hill Community Hall. The program will be a presentation of over 50 years of gardening experience in the speaker's childhood home.
After the event, soft drinks will be served, followed by a business meeting. Guests are welcome. For more information, contact Fairlee Latawic at 860-627-5277.
Somers Friends Library is holding a spring sale of used books.
Some: Friends of the Somers Library Used Book Sale is scheduled April 21-23 at the Somers Public Library, located on campus at 2 Vision Blvd., off Highway 190. We accept cash, checks, and Visa/MC.
A pre-sale is scheduled for Friday, April 21, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., with a $10 entry fee. Friend Group members participate for free. Open sales will be held on Saturday 22nd April from 9am to 2pm and Sunday 23rd April from 10am to 2pm.
There will be a special teacher on Saturday; Get 1 free book for every 10 purchases (of equal or less value). A valid K-12 Teacher ID is required at time of purchase. Sundays are half price and pack your bags ($10 new/$5 pre-purchased Friends of Somers, CT Library).
Hardcover and paperback prices range from 50 cents to $2, with separate sections for the more expensive books. All books are gifted or donated and valued at over 20,000 copies and include history, cooking, sports, fiction, non-fiction, gardening, and more. available in various categories such as puzzles, music cds, albums, audiobooks and dvds. Children's books are sorted by age/grade from toddlers to toddlers.
Donations will be accepted until Wednesday, April 19 and can be deposited in the library lobby. Avoid encyclopedias, textbooks, and books that smell musty/smoky or may have mold stains.
All proceeds from sales help subsidize programs for children and adults at the CT Somers Public Library, as well as fund admission to local museums, snacking with Santa and Discovery Station in the children's department. If you have questions, please call the Somers Public Library at 860-763-3501.
Scholarships are available to Somers residents
SOMERS - Somers Sorority is offering a scholarship to a high school student living in Somers. Applicant must be enrolled in an accredited two- or four-year college or university.
To access the program, visit https://hs.somers.k12.ct.us/. Students who are residents but attend other high schools can apply by calling Deb at 860-749-9580.
Completed applications, including letters of recommendation and official high school transcripts, must be received by May 1. Incomplete or expired applications will not be considered.
Enfield Library houses the works of author Ed Londergan.
ENFIELD - Enfield Public Library, 104 Middle Road offers the following programs: For more information, visit www.enfieldpubliclibrary.org or call 860-763-7512.
Meet the author Ed Londergan Wednesday April 19 at 6:30pm. Her book Like No Other tells the story of how a woman from a prominent New England family in the 18th century escapes her life of privilege by the gallows.
Having studied American history for many years, he often speaks about Massachusetts' colonial past. In addition, he was active in the Quaboag Historical Society, which focused on the area first settled in the 1660s. A graduate of Holy Cross, he lived in Massachusetts.
The Sisterhood of Women of the Holy Church presents the "Spring Market" in Janna Laga.
ENFIELD - The Sisterhood of St. John's Parish Women will be holding their annual Spring Market on Saturday 15th April from 9am to 3pm in the Holy Family Church Hall and Classrooms at 23 Simon Road. Original works by 45 talented artists and craftsmen. Customers can choose from a variety of handcrafted products. There is also a raffle of trophies and drinks, admission is free.
