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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T183000
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SUMMARY:How NYC Became the Art Capital of the World
DESCRIPTION:After World War II\, the center of the art world shifted from Paris to New York. It is here that new modern art styles and movements were born\, such as Abstract Expressionism\, Minimalism\, Conceptualism\, Color Field\, and Pop Art. Many artists from Europe migrated to New York\, seeking new opportunities. In addition\, American artists such as Jackson Pollock\, Sol LeWitt\, Mark Rothko\, Alex Katz\, and Roy Lichtenstein emerged onto the art scene and were central to these movements. Consultant Scott Verchin will discuss how  New York’s museums are collectively evolving into becoming the world’s leading cultural institutions for fine art.  Advance registration appreciated.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/how-nyc-became-the-art-capital-of-the-world/
LOCATION:Fairfield Woods Branch Library\, 1147 Fairfield Woods Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06825\, United States
CATEGORIES:March 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T075824
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SUMMARY:Book Release Event
DESCRIPTION:Gather in community for an evening celebrating Melanie Pappadis Faranello’s debut award-winning story collection\, Everybody Needs Something\, forthcoming March 2026. There will be an author reading and conversation\, book signing\, live jazz\, an interactive activity and opportunity to add words to The Community Poem Project\, snacks and more!
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/book-release-event/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:March 2026,Written & Spoken Word
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T153000
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SUMMARY:The Fashions of John and Abigail Adams
DESCRIPTION:Nationally renowned textile expert Lynne Bassett will present “Federalist Fathers and Republican Mothers: The Fashions of John and Abigail Adams” at the New Haven Museum on Saturday\, March 28\, 2026\, at 2 p.m. and be preceded by a reception at 1:30 p.m. Register here. The NH250 event is free with regular museum admission. \nKeeping things lively with the former first couple’s letters\, and garments\, portraits\, fashion plates\, and satirical cartoons from the period\, Bassett will demonstrate how both early and contemporary Americans have expressed their national and personal character through their clothing choices.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/the-fashions-of-john-and-abigail-adams/
LOCATION:New Haven Museum\, 114 Whitney Ave\, New Haven\, CT\, 06510\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,March 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T075824
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SUMMARY:Courage & Conflict: Women’s Stories from the Ancient Burying Ground in Hartford\, CT
DESCRIPTION:The Ancient Burying Ground Association presents Exploring Freedom\, a Virtual Lecture Series to promote education and discussion. This series will illustrate how burying grounds can be a catalyst for social justice and how historians\, genealogists\, descendants\, and volunteers can become empowered to reinterpret and honor the past.  \nWe often hear about the Founding Fathers in America. In this lecture\, learn more about the hidden histories of women and their contributions to American history. Learn how the colonists benefitted from the knowledge and lifeways of indigenous people while simultaneously limiting their freedoms. We’ll learn about the women in the cemetery through stories from their gravestones and epitaphs along with recently uncovered research. This program will discuss stories of hardship and violence as well as their achievements.  \nBio: Christine Jewell is an educator and consultant with over 25 years of experience developing\, leading\, and promoting educational programs in the arts\, history\, and the humanities in Connecticut. She worked in museum education and community outreach at the Mattatuck Museum in Waterbury\, CT and the Fairfield Museum in Fairfield\, CT. Jewell has worked with teachers to develop curricula\, teacher resources\, and student activities. She also developed programs for diverse audiences in conjunction with exhibitions on American and Connecticut history and the visual arts. She has a BFA from the State University of New York (SUNY) at Purchase and an MA from SUNY Empire State College. Currently she teaches fiber arts and is the Director of the Ancient Burying Ground Association. 
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/courage-conflict-womens-stories-from-the-ancient-burying-ground-in-hartford-ct/
LOCATION:ancient burying ground association\, 60 Gold Street\, Hartford\, 06141
CATEGORIES:March 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations,Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T210000
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SUMMARY:A250 Community Conversation: "Understanding 'Life\, Liberty\, and the Pursuit of Happiness' in 2026"
DESCRIPTION:A Collaboration with Ridgefield Library\nMarch 26\, 2026 · 7 p.m.\nKTM&HC Garden House\nFree \nAmerica250 Community Conversations are facilitated discussions led by Ridgefield Library and Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center staff that focus on increasing familiarity and interaction with the Declaration of Independence. These discussions encourage participants to share\, listen and learn together\, with no prior knowledge about the Declaration or its historical context needed. \nOn March 26\, join us in our Garden House for the third Community Conversation\, “The Declaration at 250: Understanding ‘Life\, Liberty\, and the Pursuit of Happiness’ in 2026.” Using excerpts from the complete Declaration\, we’ll read and discuss one of our nation’s most important political documents\, with a goal of becoming more aware of what the document actually says. Audience participation is encouraged – we want to hear from you! This program is best suited for adults and teenagers. \nCopies of the Declaration of Independence will be available to check out from the Library one month prior to each program\, or you can access a full-text copy online at https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/declaration-transcript \nCommunity Conversations are funded in part by CT Humanities. Thank you!
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/a250-community-conversation-understanding-life-liberty-and-the-pursuit-of-happiness-in-2026/
LOCATION:Keeler Tavern Museum\, 132 Main Street\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,CTH Funded,Discussion,March 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T190000
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SUMMARY:Stone Footprints: The Wandering Plaque of 1911
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Museum for a FREE presentation where Jennifer Klau\, Executive Director of the Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford\, will share an exciting new research project that illuminates the experiences of the Jewish immigrants that once made the North End of Hartford their home. Ccome early to visit our new exhibition\, “Drawn Here: Stories from Hartford’s North End.” \nWhat is the Wandering Plaque of 1911? \nAn enormous marble plaque from 1911\, serendipitously rediscovered in the basement of a Hartford school building\, sparked a fascinating research dive into long-demolished buildings\, extinct and extant community institutions\, continuity and change. The story of this slab of marble illustrates the comings and goings of Hartford’s Jewish community from its roots in the North End to its eventual and complete migration to the suburbs. \nThe plaque’s journey from one building to another\, where it was abandoned for about 75 years as the community moved away\, is an example of rich heritage that can easily disappear and a hopeful story about recovering the past. \nA companion program to the Making History\, Making Change Lecture Series organized by Smithsonian Affiliations. \nAbout the Speaker: \nJennifer Klau is the Executive Director of the Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford. Before embracing her inner history nerd\, Jennifer worked in the healthcare sciences realm as Director of Research for a healthcare startup\, Adjunct Professor at Central Connecticut State University and as a Master Instructor for the SpinningTM program\, training instructors and creating and presenting continuing education courses. \nKlau has served as the President of Beth David Synagogue in West Hartford\, CT twice\, heads several committees and continues to serve on its board. Jennifer is a competitive rower with Riverfront Recapture in Hartford and spends as much of the winter as she can skiing. She earned her B.S. in Communications from Boston University College of Communication and her M.A. in Education and Ph.D. in Kinesiology at UCONN. Jennifer is married to Superior Court Judge Daniel Klau\, with whom she raised three children.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/stone-footprints-the-wandering-plaque-of-1911/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:March 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T075824
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SUMMARY:Book Voyagers
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting 4-session book series! “Rise with Resilience: From Struggle to Strength” explores how to manage and navigate the challenges life presents to us through reading and discussing four books. The focus is on resilience; the ability to bounce back\, be flexible and cope. Share your thoughts and ideas with the group as we see if we can increase our resilience together! Program dates are Thursdays at 6PM: March 5\, 12\, 19 and 26\, 2026. Participating families receive a copy of each book\, while supplies last. For more information or to register\, contact the library at (860) 243-9721\, or visit https://bplct.org/ .
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/book-voyagers-6-2026-03-26/
LOCATION:Prosser Public Library\, One Tunxis Avenue\, Bloomfield\, CT\, 06002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Voyagers,Discussion,Family Activity,March 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T075824
CREATED:20260225T181907Z
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SUMMARY:Book Voyagers / Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Join storyteller Leslie Woods for stories\, songs and fun! For more information or to register\, contact the library at (860) 444-5805 or visit https://www.waterfordct.org/158/Library .
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/book-voyagers-storytelling/
LOCATION:Waterford Public Library\, 49 Rope Ferry Road\, Waterford\, 06385
CATEGORIES:Book Voyagers,Family Activity,March 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T150000
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SUMMARY:AMERICA 250 | Storytelling Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Life\, Liberty & The Pursuit of a Living\nIn 2026\, American Mural Project observes the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This multi-part program explores how work has shaped our national consciousness and Connecticut communities across history through personal storytelling workshops\, live performance\, film screenings\, exhibits\, and lectures. Together\, these programs engage participants in remembering pivotal events\, amplifying personal stories\, and sparking dialogue about how labor continues to shape American culture and civic life today. \nGet to Work: Telling Your Story\nSaturday\, March 21  | 10am–3pm\nWORKSHOP\nThis daylong workshop\, led by master storyteller Terry Wolfisch Cole\, founder and producer of Tell Me Another events\, introduces participants to the art of personal storytelling. Through lecture\, writing exercises\, and small-group feedback\, participants learn how to choose\, structure\, and share their own stories of work. The day concludes with a practice performance where participants can present their stories to each other in a supportive environment. \n\n\nDetails: \nRegistration fee includes the workshop and admission to AMP. There will be time after the program to tour the exhibit. \nCoffee\, tea\, and snacks will be provided. Participants should bring any other beverage they want and also their own food (there will not be time to go out—it will be a working lunch). \nParticipants should come with a pen\, notebook\, and a few ideas—Terry will provide prompts as well. \nSchedule: \n10 am Slides and talk about the art of story telling\n11 am Breakout sessions\n12 pm Lunch/Individual coaching\n1 pm Practice performance for willing participants\n3 pm Workshop ends\, tours available \n\n\n\nTerry Wolfisch Cole is the founder and host of Tell Me Another\, a live storytelling show in the Hartford area. She is a Moth GrandSLAM champion whose story of running away from home was featured on the Moth Radio Hour and in Readers Digest. Terry has told stories onstage at numerous local shows throughout New England and the East Coast. Outside of her work as a content writer for a B2B SaaS marketing agency\, she teaches storytelling workshops and offers one-on-one coaching for a wide range of purposes including fundraising and professional development.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/america-250-storytelling-workshop/
LOCATION:American Mural Project\, 90 Whiting Street\, Winsted\, CT\, 06098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,America 250 CT,March 2026,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T075824
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T145510Z
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SUMMARY:Book Voyagers
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting 4-session book series! “Rise with Resilience: From Struggle to Strength” explores how to manage and navigate the challenges life presents to us through reading and discussing four books. The focus is on resilience; the ability to bounce back\, be flexible and cope. Share your thoughts and ideas with the group as we see if we can increase our resilience together! Program dates are Thursdays at 6PM: March 5\, 12\, 19 and 26\, 2026. Participating families receive a copy of each book\, while supplies last. For more information or to register\, contact the library at (860) 243-9721\, or visit https://bplct.org/ .
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/book-voyagers-6-2026-03-19/
LOCATION:Prosser Public Library\, One Tunxis Avenue\, Bloomfield\, CT\, 06002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Voyagers,Discussion,Family Activity,March 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T075824
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T215105Z
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SUMMARY:Fearless Females of Albertus Magnus College
DESCRIPTION:The New Haven Museum will host Albertus Magnus College Interim Director of Library Services and College Archivist Catie White for a presentation\, “Fearless Females of Albertus\,” on Wednesday\, March 18\, 2026\, at 6 p.m.\, preceded by a reception at 5:30 p.m. Register here. \nThis final presentation in White’s “Celebrating a Century” lecture series will focus on key female figures in the history of Albertus Magnus College\, highlighting stories of faculty\, staff\, and students from 1925 to present. White notes that as an all-female institution for its first 60 years\, the school produced many fearless women who have gone on to do extraordinary things within and outside of the college.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/fearless-females-of-albertus-magnus-college/
LOCATION:New Haven Museum\, 114 Whitney Ave\, New Haven\, CT\, 06510\, United States
CATEGORIES:March 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T075824
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T141950Z
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SUMMARY:A Protest History of the United States/Author Event with Gloria J. Browne-Marshall (in-person)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an in-person\, moderated conversation with Gloria J. Browne-Marshall\, to discuss A Protest History of the United States. \nExploring 500 years of resistance movements in US history—and how lasting change results from diverse forms of sustained protest\n\nIn this timely new book in Beacon’s successful ReVisioning History series\, professor Gloria Browne-Marshall delves into the history of protest movements and rebellion in the United States. Beginning with Indigenous peoples’ resistance to European colonization and continuing through to today’s climate change demonstrations\, Browne-Marshall sheds light on known and forgotten movements and their unsung leaders\, offering insights into past successes and setbacks. \nDrawing upon legal documents\, archival material\, memoir\, government documents and secondary sources\, A Protest History of the United States expands the definition of protest beyond traditional marches and rallies. Acts of resistance also include journalism\, legal battles\, boycotts\, everyday defiance\, and more. Browne-Marshall highlights stories of individuals from all walks of life and time periods who helped bring strong attention to their causes. You’ll read the stories of: \n\nabolitionist John Brown\, who was executed for initiating the 1859 slave revolt at Harpers Ferry\nlabor organizer Mother Jones\, who fought for the enforcement of the 8-hour workday\ncivil rights activist Daisy Bates\, who played a leading role in the 1957 Little Rock Integration Crisis\n\nAs contemporary movements struggle with inertia and doubt\, Browne-Marshall underscores the essential role of protest as an American tradition in shaping and preserving democratic principles. By illuminating the strategies and sacrifices of activists past and present\, A Protest History of the United States empowers readers to find their own voice in today’s fights for justice. \nAbout the Series \nBeacon Press’s ReVisioning History series consists of accessibly written books by notable scholars that reconstruct and reinterpret US history from diverse perspectives. \nGloria J. Browne-Marshall is a professor of constitutional law and Africana studies at John Jay College (CUNY)\, an award-winning writer\, and a legal commentator. She has litigated cases for the NAACP Legal Defense Fund\, the Southern Poverty Law Center\, and Community Legal Services. Her previous works include She Took Justice: The Black Woman\, Law\, and Power and The Voting Rights War. A frequent commentator on CNN\, NPR\, and MSNBC\, Browne-Marshall has received numerous accolades\, including the 2024 American Bar Association Silver Gavel Award.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/a-protest-history-of-the-united-states-author-event-with-gloria-j-browne-marshall-in-person/
LOCATION:Avon Free Public Library\, 281 Country Club Rd\, Avon\, CT\, 06001\, United States
CATEGORIES:March 2026,Written & Spoken Word
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T075824
CREATED:20260310T152001Z
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SUMMARY:"How to Read a Book" - Four-part series at Fairfield Public Library with Dr. Mark Schenker
DESCRIPTION:Fairfield Public Library favorite presenter Mark Schenker returns for another installment of his “How To Read A Book“ series\, focusing this time on America 250\, our nation’s birth. Join us for a discussion of American literature spanning over 100 years. \nMondays at 2 pm: \nMarch 16: The Scarlet Letter (1850) by Nathaniel Hawthorne\nMarch 30: Life on the Mississippi (1883) by Mark Twain\nApril 13: The Grapes of Wrath (1939) by John Steinbeck\nApril 27: Song of Solomon (1977) by Toni Morrison \nRegistering for the first session commits you to the following three.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/how-to-read-a-book-four-part-series-at-fairfield-public-library-with-dr-mark-schenker/
LOCATION:Fairfield Public Library\, 1080 OLD POST RD\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824
CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,March 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations,Written & Spoken Word
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T075824
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T183453Z
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SUMMARY:CT Master Chorale "Happy 250th Birthday\, America!" Concert
DESCRIPTION:Tina Johns Heidrich\, Conductor \nA glorious array of patriotic and distinctly American music. \n* Folk Songs of America is a choral cycle that contains new and unique settings of American folk songs\, arranged by Dan Forrest. They represent distinctive facets of the richly diverse people and places found through various periods of American history. \n* The Pledge of Allegiance –  Linda Spevacek \n* I Hear America Singing – André Thomas \n* From Sea to Shining Sea – Samuel A. Ward \n* God of Our Fathers – George William Warren \n* A Festive Call to Freedom – Joseph Martin \n* My Country\, ‘Tis of Thee – arr. Dan Forrest \n* Hoe-Down (for orchestra) – Aaron Copland \n* Armed Forces – The Pride of Americaarr. Greg Gilpin \nAccompanied by the Connecticut Master Chorale Orhestra and Joseph Jacovino on piano. \nWe invite those currently serving or who have served\, to wear their uniforms to this concert. \nLand of the free\, because of the brave!
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/ct-master-chorale-happy-250th-birthday-america-concert/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church of Danbury\, 164 Deer Hill Ave.\, Danbury\, CT\, 06810\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,March 2026
ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Master Chorale":MAILTO:info@cmchorale.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T075824
CREATED:20260304T173554Z
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SUMMARY:Stamford's Mosaic of Historic Places History Talk with Wes Haynes
DESCRIPTION:Many buildings and structures that we experience daily embody stories of benchmark events\, movements and people important in Stamford’s history. The presentation will look at a sample of historic places and what they tell us about the past 250 years of local history on the eve of the next year’s national celebration of the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. \nWes Haynes is a Stamford native and resident who recently retired from a 45 year career as an architectural historian and historic preservation specialist in the tri-state area. He currently serves on the boards of the Merritt Parkway Conservancy\, Emerson Hall Foundation at the Unitarian-Universalist Church\, and Adirondack Architectural heritage in upstate New York. \n$20 admission for members\, $15 for non-members.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/stamfords-mosaic-of-historic-places-history-talk-with-wes-haynes/
LOCATION:Stamford History Center\, 1508 High Ridge Rd.\, Stamford\, CT\, 06903\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,America 250 CT,Discussion,March 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T075824
CREATED:20260120T223104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T223104Z
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SUMMARY:Cozy Con: Celebrating All Things Cozy Mystery! (in-person event)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun-filled day that celebrated cozy mysteries. We’re partnering with Kensington Books to plan a great day of authors\, programs\, book signings\, and giveaways!  Enjoy an author showcase\, speed dating with an author\, panel discussions\, and a scavenger hunt. There will be snacks\, a hot cocoa bar\, and plenty of swag! \nThis event is free to attend. Programs will begin at 11:00 am; the library opens at 10:00 am \nCheck back regularly for more details; details are subject to change\, as we’re still planning…. \nSign up for updates and reminders about this event by using Register Now button at the top of the page. \nAttending authors:  \nEllery Adams\, Lynn Cahoon\, Maddie Day \nKemper Donovan\, Peggy Ehrhart\, \nNicholas George\, Darci Hannah \nPatrice McDonough\, Leslie Meier\, Roz Noonan \nAndrea Penrose\, Allie Pleiter\, Emily Sullivan\, Carolyn Marie Wilkins \n~~ \nPlease note:  Michael Falco and Sally Goldenbaum can no longer attend this event (as of 1/2026)
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/cozy-con-celebrating-all-things-cozy-mystery-in-person-event/
LOCATION:Avon Free Public Library\, 281 Country Club Rd\, Avon\, CT\, 06001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,March 2026,Special Events,Written & Spoken Word
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ORGANIZER;CN="Avon Free Public Library":MAILTO:tpanik@avonctlibrary.info
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T075824
CREATED:20260120T223024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T223109Z
UID:56892-1773410400-1773414000@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:Judge A Book By Its Cover! Find Out How Book Covers Are Created (virtual event)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual conversation with  Seth Lerner\, Assistant Art Director at Kensington Books in New York City\, and learn how a book cover is created! \nWhat goes into the design? Do the artists have to read the book? \nWhat factors are important? What happens if everyone hates the designs? \nSeth will share the inside scoop on book cover design with us\, and then answer audience questions. \nThis is a kick-off event to Cozy Con\, and part of our Week of Cozy. (More details on our Week of Cozy soon!) \nPlease register; Zoom links will go out the day before the event.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/judge-a-book-by-its-cover-find-out-how-book-covers-are-created-virtual-event/
LOCATION:Avon Free Public Library\, 281 Country Club Rd\, Avon\, CT\, 06001\, United States
CATEGORIES:March 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations,Virtual Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Avon Free Public Library":MAILTO:tpanik@avonctlibrary.info
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T075824
CREATED:20260226T211714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T211714Z
UID:57426-1773340200-1773343800@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:Women Who Changed Windsor: Lecture & Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join Windsor Historical Society March 12\, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. for a curator-led deep dive into the Society’s exciting new exhibit honoring the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence\, “For the Common Good: 250 Years of Windsor Civic Life”. Part lecture\, part special tour\, this Women’s History Month program offers a look into the lives and achievements of the women highlighted in the exhibit. \nFrom driving ambulances\, running for elected offices\, and holding charity drives\, to creating art\, participating in public protests\, and building community\, the women of Windsor have strived to preserve and expand the ideals of life\, liberty\, and the pursuit of happiness laid out in the Declaration of Independence. Through their service and activism\, they helped shape\, and continue to shape\, Windsor into a better place for all who live here. \nSpots for this program are limited. Pre-registration is encouraged at https://windsorhistoricalsociety.org/events/. $10 adults\, $8 seniors/members\, $6 children under 18. \nThis program is part of Windsor Historical Society’s WindsorCT250 commemoration activities. For more information\, visit WindsorHistoricalSociety.org or email info@windsorhistoricalsociety.org.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/women-who-changed-windsor-lecture-tour/
LOCATION:Windsor Historical Society\, 96 Palisado Ave\, Windsor\, CT\, 06095\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,March 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Windsor Historical Society":MAILTO:info@windsorhistoricalsociety.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T075824
CREATED:20260107T145251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T145510Z
UID:56624-1773338400-1773342000@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:Book Voyagers
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting 4-session book series! “Rise with Resilience: From Struggle to Strength” explores how to manage and navigate the challenges life presents to us through reading and discussing four books. The focus is on resilience; the ability to bounce back\, be flexible and cope. Share your thoughts and ideas with the group as we see if we can increase our resilience together! Program dates are Thursdays at 6PM: March 5\, 12\, 19 and 26\, 2026. Participating families receive a copy of each book\, while supplies last. For more information or to register\, contact the library at (860) 243-9721\, or visit https://bplct.org/ .
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/book-voyagers-6-2026-03-12/
LOCATION:Prosser Public Library\, One Tunxis Avenue\, Bloomfield\, CT\, 06002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Voyagers,Discussion,Family Activity,March 2026
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T075824
CREATED:20260206T163204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T163204Z
UID:57130-1773255600-1773262800@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:Award-Winning Poet Brenda Hillman to Visit UConn as 59th Wallace Stevens Poet
DESCRIPTION:Internationally acclaimed poet Brenda Hillman will visit the University of Connecticut in March as the 59th Wallace Stevens Poet\, part of UConn’s longstanding Wallace Stevens Poetry Program. \nHillman will give a public reading on Wednesday\, March 11\, at 7 p.m. in the Konover Auditorium of the Dodd Center\, 405 Babbidge Road\, Storrs\, CT 06269. The event is free and open to the public and will feature readings by award-winning UConn student poets prior to Hillman’s appearance. \nHillman will also give a special reading for E.O. Smith High School students on Tuesday\, March 10\, as part of the program’s commitment to literary outreach and arts education. \nHillman is the author of numerous poetry collections\, including Practical Water\, which won the LA Times Book Award for Poetry; Seasonal Works with Letters on Fire\, winner of the 2014 Griffin Poetry Prize and the Northern California Book Award for Poetry; Extra Hidden Life\, Among the Days; and her most recent collection\, In a Few Minutes Before Later. In 2016\, she was named chancellor of the Academy of American Poets. \nHer honors also include the 2012 Academy of American Poets Fellowship\, the 2005 William Carlos Williams Prize for poetry\, and fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Guggenheim Foundation. \nHillman’s visit is organized by the Wallace Stevens Poetry Program Committee in UConn’s Department of English in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Funding is provided by the Aetna Chair of Writing\, the English Department Speaker’s Fund\, the UConn Humanities Institute\, and private donations from English faculty and community supporters through the 2024 UConn Gives Campaign. \nFor more information\, please visit the Wallace Stevens Poetry Program website.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/award-winning-poet-brenda-hillman-to-visit-uconn-as-59th-wallace-stevens-poet/
LOCATION:Thomas J. Dodd Research Center\, University of Connecticut\, 405 Babbidge Road\, Storrs\, CT\, 06269-1205\, United States
CATEGORIES:March 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations,Written & Spoken Word
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ORGANIZER;CN="University of Connecticut":MAILTO:penelope.pelizzon@uconn
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T075824
CREATED:20251217T183848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T183848Z
UID:56289-1773225000-1773228600@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:Book Voyagers
DESCRIPTION:Join us for music\, songs\, and stories! Local author\, educator\, musician\, and storyteller Leslie Woods will share her talent and love of books with you and your family. For more information or to register\, contact the library at (860) 447-1411\, or visit https://plnl.org/ .
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/book-voyagers-3/
LOCATION:Public Library of New London\, 63 Huntington Street\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Voyagers,Family Activity,March 2026,Written & Spoken Word
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T075824
CREATED:20260120T222937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T222937Z
UID:56911-1773151200-1773154800@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:“Ultima Ratio Regum:” Henry Knox and the Noble Train (in-person)
DESCRIPTION:Summer 1775: The new leader of the continental army\, George Washington\, is faced with a quandary- the British are pinned inside Boston\, but without artillery\, the colonials were powerless to eject them from the city. Henry Knox\, Boston bookseller and native Southie\, undertakes an amazing winter trek to Lake George to retrieve 60 tons of artillery pieces and bring them to Boston. This talk will discuss the formation of the continental army and the siege of Boston\, but will center on Knox and this amazing march\, legendary in US history. \nBIO: \nHamish Lutris is an Associate Professor of History at Manchester Community College\, and a member of the Winchester Historic Commission. He is a well-known speaker throughout the region with long experience in historical programs. He holds numerous programs celebrating our nation’s history and people across a broad range of topics\, including Native American history\, the US Civil War\, World Wars I and II\, the American West\, as well as Scientific\, Social and cultural history. \nPlease register\, so we can set the community room up with appropriate seating.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/ultima-ratio-regum-henry-knox-and-the-noble-train-in-person/
LOCATION:Avon Free Public Library\, 281 Country Club Rd\, Avon\, CT\, 06001\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,March 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Avon Free Public Library":MAILTO:tpanik@avonctlibrary.info
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T075824
CREATED:20260302T215018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T215018Z
UID:57488-1773144000-1773147600@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn – Songs of Colonial & Revolutionary America
DESCRIPTION:Free virtual program! The songs of Colonial and Revolutionary America rallied and unified Colonists and Revolutionary soldiers; protested grievances\, proclaimed values\, and impelled action; boosted morale and celebrated victories — and were even used as weapons! \nJoin us as we listen to songs from the Colonial and Revolutionary period\, as music historian Robert Cohen helps us understand the role music played during this period\, and why one chaplain in the Revolutionary army stated that “one good song is worth a dozen addresses or proclamations.” \nFree and open to the public – get tickets today to receive the Zoom link! \nAbout the Speaker:\nRobert Cohen has taught and lectured on American folk & popular music and Jewish music for over a quarter-century\, including at the Fifth Avenue New York Public Library and the New England Conservatory of Music\, New School University and the 92nd St. Y in New York\, the Jewish Theological Seminary and Boston College’s Center for Christian-Jewish Learning\, the Afro-American Historical & Cultural Museum in Philadelphia\, and the Mandell Jewish Community Center of Greater Hartford. He has produced and hosted over 100 radio programs and wrote the NPR documentary\, “One People\, Many Voices: American-Jewish Music Comes of Age\,” and he produced the compilation CD\, Open the Gates! New American-Jewish Music for Prayer.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/lunch-and-learn-songs-of-colonial-revolutionary-america/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:March 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations,Virtual Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Museum of Culture and History":MAILTO:kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T133000
DTSTAMP:20260421T075824
CREATED:20260304T173525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T173525Z
UID:57636-1772886600-1772890200@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:By the People / "Sara Margu: A Child of the Amistad"
DESCRIPTION:As “Sara Margu” Tammy Denease portrays the story of one of six children stolen from the shores of Africa\, who\, along with 52 others\, would be held captive on the schooner Amistad. Sara’s poignant voyage from childhood denial to adult autonomy\, highlights this history as well as Connecticut’s. This program is part of the national By the People initiative\, marking the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. For more information contact the library at (860) 243-9721\, or visit https://bplct.org/ .
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/by-the-people-sara-margu-a-child-of-the-amistad/
LOCATION:Prosser Public Library\, One Tunxis Avenue\, Bloomfield\, CT\, 06002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Voyagers,March 2026,Performances
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T075824
CREATED:20260213T190929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T210540Z
UID:57293-1772802000-1772811000@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:She’s Got to Make This Work: Ella and the Constitution
DESCRIPTION:Experience history in harmony! Join us for a compelling staged reading of She’s Got to Make This Work: Ella and the Constitution\, a musical centered on the 1965 Connecticut Constitutional Convention. This performance offers a theatrical look at a turning point for our state through the eyes of its leaders\, including the legendary Ella Grasso. \n1:00 PM | History Preview: Visit the Museum of Connecticut History at the State Library (across from the Capitol) to view the original Fundamental Orders\, Royal Charter\, and State Constitutions of 1818 and 1965—the very documents that have served as the foundation of Connecticut governance for nearly 400 years. \n2:00 PM | Performance: The performance will be followed by an insightful talk-back with the musical’s creator\, Linda Meyer\, Professor of Law Emerita at Quinnipiac University\, and Allen Ramsey\, CT State Archivist. \nLWVCT is proud to be a CT affiliate organization for America 250. This event is a part of the year-long celebration.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/shes-got-to-make-this-work-ella-and-the-constitution/
LOCATION:Connecticut State Capitol\, 210 Capitol Avenue\, Hartford\, CT\, 06106\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,March 2026,Performances,Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Capitol Information and Tours":MAILTO:Capitol.Tours@cga.ct.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T075824
CREATED:20260107T145251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T145510Z
UID:56622-1772733600-1772737200@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:Book Voyagers
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting 4-session book series! “Rise with Resilience: From Struggle to Strength” explores how to manage and navigate the challenges life presents to us through reading and discussing four books. The focus is on resilience; the ability to bounce back\, be flexible and cope. Share your thoughts and ideas with the group as we see if we can increase our resilience together! Program dates are Thursdays at 6PM: March 5\, 12\, 19 and 26\, 2026. Participating families receive a copy of each book\, while supplies last. For more information or to register\, contact the library at (860) 243-9721\, or visit https://bplct.org/ .
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/book-voyagers-6/
LOCATION:Prosser Public Library\, One Tunxis Avenue\, Bloomfield\, CT\, 06002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Voyagers,Discussion,Family Activity,March 2026
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T075824
CREATED:20260120T222903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T222903Z
UID:56888-1772562600-1772566200@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:The Harvey Girl: Virtual Author Event with Dana Stabenow
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual conversation with Dana Stabenow\, to celebrate the release of her new book\, The Harvey Girl. \nFrom the award-winning author of the Kate Shugak Mysteries\, a thrilling new detective series set during America’s wild boom time of the nineteenth century.\n\nWELCOME TO THE GILDED AGE. WHERE NOT EVERYTHING GLITTERS. \n1890. The New Mexico Territory is a lawless frontier where criminals steal money and land alike with impunity. Everyone wears a six-gun and is ready and willing to draw it. \nIn the new city of Montaña Roja\, Fred Harvey’s growing empire is threatened by the robberies plaguing his newest Harvey House restaurant. To get justice\, he needs a skilled detective to go undercover and procure answers to questions the law will not ask. \nThe assignment falls to Clare Wright\, a young Pinkerton agent. Disguised as one of Harvey’s famous hostesses\, Clare travels west where she risks being exposed at every step of her investigation. To get answers – and to get out alive – there are only two things she can trust: her instincts\, and her derringer. \nDana Stabenow was born in Anchorage\, Alaska and raised on a 75-foot fishing tender. She knew there was a warmer\, drier job out there somewhere and found it in writing. Her first book in the bestselling Kate Shugak series\, A Cold Day for Murder\, received an Edgar Award from the Mystery Writers of America.  Follow Dana at stabenow.com \nPlease register; Zoom links will go out the day before the event
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/the-harvey-girl-virtual-author-event-with-dana-stabenow/
LOCATION:Avon Free Public Library\, 281 Country Club Rd\, Avon\, CT\, 06001\, United States
CATEGORIES:March 2026,Written & Spoken Word
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ORGANIZER;CN="Avon Free Public Library":MAILTO:tpanik@avonctlibrary.info
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T075824
CREATED:20260213T190828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T190828Z
UID:57311-1772373600-1772379000@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:A Wonderful Struggle: Local Jewish Women in the Labor Movement
DESCRIPTION:Teachers. Social workers. Secretaries. When we think of women in the labor movement\, these occupations may not come to mind. Yet in New Haven and elsewhere\, women in white-collar and “pink-collar” jobs broke new ground in the 1970s and ’80s by organizing and demanding labor rights. The New Haven Museum (NHM) and Jewish Historical Society of Greater New Haven (JHSGNH) will present the stories of Jewish women in New Haven who fought for labor rights during the 20th century during the Fourth Annual Judith Ann Schiff Women’s History Program\, “A Wonderful Struggle: Local Jewish Women in the Labor Movement\,” on Sunday\, March 1\, 2026\, at 2 p.m. Also streaming on Facebook Live. In the case of inclement weather\, the event will be recorded for social media. Register here. \nIn the words of Edie Bartman Fishman\, who was active in unions ranging from electrical workers to teachers: “Life is a struggle. But it’s a wonderful struggle when you’re fighting for the right things.” Jewish women fought to improve working conditions and pay in Connecticut for more than a century. Some of the women highlighted in the “A Wonderful Struggle” program won landmark victories in fields traditionally considered women’s work. Their stories still reverberate today\, as the United States commemorates its 250th birthday and the Jewish Historical Society of Greater New Haven its 50th. \nIn “A Wonderful Struggle: Local Jewish Women in the Labor Movement\,” we will hear in person and on video from women who participated in the massive New Haven teachers strike of 1975 and in the historic victories of Yale University clerical and technical workers in 1983-84. They will describe the issues that motivated them to join the “wonderful struggle\,” the difficulties they encountered\, what helped them succeed\, the results that followed the strikes and creation of new unions\, and the ways these activities influenced their future work experiences. \nIn addition\, the Nu Haven Kapelye Allstars—Cynthia Astmann\, Dana Astmann\, and Hedda Rubenstein—will perform traditional workers’ songs in both Yiddish and English. \nA collection of items relating to the women highlighted in the program and their work environments will be featured in the Community Case in the New Haven Museum rotunda during the month of March. \nA companion film series\, the 2026 Judith Ann Schiff Women’s History Film Series\, will take place at various locations in the Elm City. View the full film-series schedule here. \nMichael Dimenstein\, co-president of the Jewish Historical Society of Greater New Haven\, notes that many JHSGNH members have been involved in labor issues in their respective careers. “As long-term residents of New Haven\, they are aware of the local labor issues\, strikes\, results\, and work remaining to be done\, and we are happy to share this important discussion with the public.”
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/a-wonderful-struggle-local-jewish-women-in-the-labor-movement/
LOCATION:New Haven Museum\, 114 Whitney Ave\, New Haven\, CT\, 06510\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,March 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T075824
CREATED:20260206T162557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T162557Z
UID:57016-1772370000-1772373600@cthumanities.org
SUMMARY:Book Voyagers
DESCRIPTION:Have  you ever wondered what it would feel like to ride behind a team of dogs\, steering a loaded sled through mountainous terrain\, across the vast Alaskan tundra? If so\, join us as author Karen Land shares stories of the trail and the impressive dogs who run it. For more information or to register\, contact the library at (860) 429-3854 or visit https://www.willingtonpubliclibrary.org/ .
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/book-voyagers-9/
LOCATION:Willington Public Library\, 7 Ruby Road\, Willington\, 06279
CATEGORIES:Book Voyagers,Family Activity,March 2026,Written & Spoken Word
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