A list of participating addresses is available at

https://tinyurl.com/tagsalenc

Multiple vendors will be set up at Lawrence Field across from McDonald's

Times vary by location.

Join us for Story Time on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 for new books, free play, and fun crafts!

Kids Sewing Workshop: Sew a Playing Card Holder (Grades 4-5) | June 17, 3:30-5:00 pm

Summer is an excellent time to play card games with friends. Make it easier to track all the cards with a handmade playing card holder! In this beginner-friendly workshop, participants will learn how to thread a sewing machine, sew straight stitches with an accurate seam allowance, pivot around corners, and sew topstitching as they create a practical item that’s also great for gifting. 

Grades 4+5, Registration Required: https://www.gunnlibrary.org/calendar/kids-workshop-sew-a-playing-card-holder/

Jump into summer at the David M. Hunt Library’s Summer Reading Kickoff Party on June 17th at 3:00pm! Join us for ice cream, dancing, and more as we celebrate the beginning of summer and the library’s summer programming. Families are invited to bring a blanket or chairs and hang out on the library lawn. Sign-ups for our summer reading program will be available from June through August. Come settle into summer time and summer reading!

Enjoy an acclaimed movie taken from a celebrated book!

Small Things Like These, the acclaimed 2024 historical drama directed by Tim Mielants and adapted by Enda Walsh from Claire Keegan’s Booker Prize–nominated novella, offers a powerful meditation on moral courage and institutional silence. Set in 1985 in a small Irish town, the film follows coal merchant Bill Furlong (Cillian Murphy). He uncovers disturbing truths about the local convent’s treatment of young women, echoing the real-life atrocities of Ireland’s Magdalene laundries.

Registration is required: https://www.gunnlibrary.org/calendar/june-movie-small-things-like-these/1H 38M

PG-13

$5 Per Person, Waterbury public school, magnet school, and charter school students get in FREE, Kids Adventure Passholders get in FREE.

Hang out with friends, try a relaxing craft, get creative with graphic design, or chill on a beanbag! All teens grades 6-12, ages 12+ are welcome, with supplies and snacks provided.

To pre-register please call (203) 753-0381, extension 130

Register Here

 Support provided by United Way of Greater Waterbury and Elisha Leavenworth Foundation. .

Join us for a fun and welcoming family dinner. This free event is open to all, providing a great opportunity to connect with the community while enjoying a delicious meal.

Menu: Bill's Mobile Pizza

Join us for Story Time on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 for new books, free play, and fun crafts!

1 pm Flag raiaing ceremony at Torrington City Hall.

2:30 pm Celebration at Trinity Episcopal Church. Following flag raising.

Free outdoor family movie nights are back at The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens on the third Friday of each month June through September, this time with an exciting new twist. Each screening will be part of a themed evening experience, featuring pre-movie fun which might include trivia, games, live music, sing-alongs and interactive audience activities.

On June 20, we'll be screening "The Birdcage," sponsored by National Iron Bank. In this 1996 remake of the classic French farce La Cage aux Folles, engaged couple Val Goldman (Dan Futterman) and Barbara Keeley (Calista Flockhart) nervously arrange a dinner to introduce their very different families. Val’s father, Armand (the late Robin Williams), who runs a flashy Miami nightclub, agrees to tone things down for the evening and hide his long-time relationship with Albert (Nathan Lane), the club’s larger-than-life star. The goal? To impress Barbara’s father, played by the late Gene Hackman, a buttoned-up political figure with traditional views.

Movie rolls at dusk. Check our website, Instagram or Facebook accounts for any changes or updates.

Join Litchfield Hills Audubon Nature Explorers at Kalmia LHAS Sanctuary in Harwinton, Ct to celebrate birds, bees, butterflies, and all the other creatures that make our gardens grow. Gather by the beautiful butterfly garden to watch them in action. Learn about the vital role they play in our environment and how we can protect them.

Enjoy fun activities and yummy snacks! Take home a free plant for your pollinators!

Saturday, June 21, 2025 10:00am (rain date Sunday, June 22, 2025 10:00am)

Pre-registration appreciated at lhasjunior@gmail.com.

Questions: Vickie Dauphinais 860-805-9167

Kalmia Butterfly Garden is on the Harwinton Pollinator Pathway

Come anytime between 11am and 12pm on Saturday the 21st of June to see a real firetruck and the Harwinton firefighters! Touch the truck, sit in the truck, and check out some firefighter gear! See the flashing lights! Ask the firemen any questions you might have and learn about what it means to be a firefighter! (all are welcome, not just dads) For kids of all ages. Please register @harwintonlibrary.org/events

In honor of Juneteenth Freedom Day 1865 - EVENT #2 the Winsted Soldiers' Monument will be OPEN 2:00pm to 4:00pm

The Public is invited to

THE WINSTED SOLDIERS' MONUMENT

84 Crown Street- Winsted, CT

* Monument will be OPEN 2:00pm to 4:00pm *

** Park always open during daylight hours **

Summer Camp will be running for 9 weeks for the summer 2025 season!

• June 23, 2025- August 22, 2025
• 9:00a - 4:00p
• $200 per week or 10% for all 9 weeks ($1620)
• Ages 5-12
• Located at Pleasant View Park (Durand Street) & Elise Besse Pool

Get ready for an unforgettable summer of adventure, creativity, and exploration at our themed summer camp! Each week, campers dive into a new, exciting theme, engaging in activities that spark their imagination, build new skills, and encourage teamwork. Our dedicated staff create a supportive and inclusive environment where every camper feels welcome and motivated to try new things. Each week is packed with themed games, creative arts and crafts, outdoor activities, and memorable experiences that will have campers eagerly looking forward to each new day!

Weekly Themes:

• Circus: Step right up to the greatest show at camp! Learn juggling, create clown costumes, and try your hand at acrobatics as we explore the wonders of the circus world.
• Holiday: Celebrate holidays from around the world in a week of festive fun! From Halloween to New Year's, each day is a different celebration with themed crafts, games, and treats.
• Under the Sea: Dive deep into ocean adventures! Explore marine life, create ocean-themed art, and embark on underwater-themed challenges.
• Superheroes: Unleash your superpowers! Design your own superhero persona, participate in "hero training," and work together to solve camp "missions."
• Around the World: Take a journey across the globe as we explore different cultures, languages, and traditions through games, food, and creative projects.
• Sports: Get your game face on! Try out various sports, build team spirit, and compete in friendly matches while learning the value of teamwork and sportsmanship.
• Outer Space: Blast off into space for a week of cosmic exploration! Learn about planets, create space crafts, and go on an epic space-themed scavenger hunt.
• Flora and Fauna: Discover the beauty of nature! Learn about plants and animals, explore local ecosystems, and create nature-inspired art.
• Challengers: Push your limits and test your skills! Compete in exciting team challenges, obstacle courses, and problem-solving activities designed to build confidence and collaboration.

 Each week campers will have the opportunity to enjoy our Besse Pool on Mondays and Wednesdays, so don't forget your swimsuit!

Register HERE

Join us for Story Time on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 for new books, free play, and fun crafts!

Beyond the Basics: Foundation Paper Pieced Quilt Blocks | June 24, 2:00-4:00 pm

Level up your sewing skills with this intermediate workshop! Do you like the look of intricate quilt blocks but dislike fiddly cutting, measuring, and trimming? Foundation paper piecing might be the technique for you! In this workshop, you’ll learn how to “sew by number” and create a beautiful quilt block by machine stitching fabric on top of a removable paper template. Once you know the basics, you can visit the Makerspace during Open Hours to create more blocks and transform them into a fully finished quilted project! Ages 18+, Registration Required: https://www.gunnlibrary.org/calendar/beyond-the-basics-foundation-paper-pieced-quilt-blocks/

On Tuesday, June 24th at 5:00 pm the David M. Hunt Library will host a book launch celebration and reading. Over a period of six months members of the Falls Village community and students at the Lee H. Kellogg school met monthly for a writing workshop focusing on telling Falls Village stories. These stories, including works of fiction, personal essays, and poetry, have been made into a book. Join workshop leader Mark Gozonsky and the Falls Village community writers for a celebration and reading of their work. Refreshments will be served and books will be available to purchase.

Summer Reading Kickoff and Ice Cream Treats "Level Up at Your Library" Tuesday, June 24, 6 PM

Begin your new reading adventures with the Annual Summer Reading Kickoff and Ice Cream Treats for children on Tuesday, June 24, 6 PM. Receive your reading incentives and enjoy your “read-tastic” ice cream treat!

Tuesday, June 24 from 6:30 - 7:30 PM

Ice Cream at OWL!

Celebrate the start of Summer Reading with a premium ice cream truck serving soft serve vanilla, 2-3 flavors of scoops, sundaes, waffle cones, and classic novelty ice creams! Everyone who registers for Summer Reading is eligible for this special treat.

Wednesday June 25 10:30 AM -

just one meeting this June - Returning to weekly in July

Perfect for 18 - 36 months, but fun for everyone!

Lots of rhymes, a sprinkling of songs, and one or two shared board books round out this library program that is perfect for little ones who need to get those wiggles out. Stay to PLAY! After the rhymes, stay for some unstructured play time with other kiddos.

$5 Per Person, Waterbury public school, magnet school, and charter school students get in FREE, Kids Adventure Passholders get in FREE.

Hang out with friends, try a relaxing craft, get creative with graphic design, or chill on a beanbag! All teens grades 6-12, ages 12+ are welcome, with supplies and snacks provided.

To pre-register please call (203) 753-0381, extension 130

Register Here

 Support provided by United Way of Greater Waterbury and Elisha Leavenworth Foundation. .

Come to our blast-off to get your summer reading materials.

Our theme this year is outer space! Drop-in any time between 5:30 and 7:30 and stay for as long or as little as you want. Grab your bag. Enjoy a scavenger hunt, crafts, ice cream, and some outdoor games. All kids and teens are welcome to participate.

No need to register. For all ages.

Real-life carpentry and woodworking

Three sessions: 

• ODB Basic: Structure: June 23–June 27 *WAITLIST ONLY
• ODB Basic: Structure and Sculpture: June 30–July 3
• ODB Advanced: July 7–July 11

Dream it and build it! In this small-group outdoor program, tweens and teens will design, plan, and build lasting wood structures and sculptures. Working together, under the guidance of an experienced woodworker-artisan duo, participants gain practical skills—and confidence—using hand tools to create projects. Past projects include an outdoor stage, A-frame, pergola, planter boxes, and a treehouse. 

In these five fun-filled days, kids will:

• Gain basic carpentry skills—measuring, cutting, fitting, and more.
• Use their own set of hand tools—and take pride in their proper care and safe use.
• Try out building techniques using modern, dimensional lumber.
• Learn to source natural materials from the environment.
• Develop spatial design aptitudes.
• Work as a team. 
• Discover the sheer joy of real-life woodworking and building.

Space is limited. This is a small-group outdoor program that maintains a 3:1 student-to-teacher ratio to provide hands-on direction. Early registration is recommended.

Session 1 - ODB Basic: Structure

Learn the building techniques artists use. Create wood sculptures and armatures, craft musical instruments, and more.

Ages: 12+

Dates: Monday, June 23 – Friday, June 27

Times: 9am–3pm

Teaching Artists: Chip Heuer and Justin Truskauskas

Fee: $395

No experience is necessary for ODB Basic: Structure, but…

A keen interest in carpentry and the outdoors is a prerequisite. Participants will need to work together to complete their project successfully. 

Early Bird Discount

A $25 Early Bird discount will be applied when you register before March 31. 

Scholarships

Scholarships are available on a first come, first served basis.

Session 2 - ODB Basic: Structure and Sculpture

Gain practical furniture-making skills while participating in the RiseUp for Art Able TableTM initiative. Participants will:

• Design and build a structure for AMP’s campus.
• Build wheelchair/stroller-accessible picnic tables to enhance the community. 
• Explore accessibility in public furniture design, ensuring that everyone “has a place at the table.”
• Contribute to tangible, community-serving projects.
• Learn how public art transforms spaces and fosters inclusion, and more.

No experience is necessary for ODB Basic: Sculpture, but…

A keen interest in carpentry and the outdoors is a prerequisite. Participants will need to work together to complete their project successfully. 

Ages: 12+

Dates: Monday, June 30 – Thursday, July 3 (no session on July 4)

Times: 9am–4pm

Teaching Artists: Chip Heuer and David Polon

Partnerships: RiseUp for Art

Fee: $395

Early Bird Discount

A $25 Early Bird discount will be applied when you register before March 31. 

Scholarships

Scholarships are available on a first come, first served basis.

Session 3 - ODB Advanced

Participants will apply the skills they’ve gained and learn new ones, designing and building with more autonomy. Through AMP’s partnership with the RiseUp for Art Able TableTM initiative, participants will:

Design and build a structure for AMP’s campus.Build wheelchair/stroller-accessible picnic tables to enhance the community. 

Explore accessibility in public furniture design, ensuring that everyone “has a place at the table.”

Contribute to tangible, community-serving projects.

Learn how public art transforms spaces and fosters inclusion, and more.

To register for ODB ADVANCED, you MUST meet one of these requirements:

Successful completion of one of the Outdoor Design & Build BASIC sessions OR

Successful completion of ODB in a previous year OR

Passing a basic carpentry skills assessment (Request an assessment when you register.)

Ages: 12+

Dates: Monday, July 7 – Friday, July 11

Times: 9am–3pm

Teaching Artists: Chip Heuer and David Polon

Partnerships: RiseUp for Art

Fee: $395

Early Bird Discount

A $25 Early Bird discount will be applied when you register before March 31. 

Scholarships

Scholarships are available on a first come, first served basis.

AMP’s summer programs are made possible in part by Thomaston Savings Bank.

“Level Up at Your Library” Summer Reading Program for all ages, Morris Public Library, June 24 -August 20, 2025.

We are excited to offer a fun and engaging Summer Reading Program “Level Up at Your Library,” June 24 – August 20, 2025.

Each reading level has their own “Level Up at Your Library” Activity Card to participate in the program. Youngsters (PreK and under) will enjoy reading with their families and engage in fun activities. Students (Grades K-Grade 5) will count the number of their new reading adventures by writing them down in their cards. Teens (Grades 6-12) and adults will explore new and special book selections, which they can easily find at their Library.

Submit your completed cards (could be more than one!) to enter for a chance to win a Level Up at Your Library Prize.

Find weekly coloring projects for children and adults throughout the program – complete yours and share it for our library display!

No registration is required – obtain your card at the kickoff, at the library or download it from the website https://morrispubliclibrary.net (all levels!).