Discover the joy of growing your own vibrant dahlias at Dahlia Delight: A Beginner’s Guide to Growing Stunning Blooms! Taking place on May 17 at Gurus Organics Farm in Harwinton, CT, this beginner-friendly workshop offers expert guidance and hands-on experience to help you cultivate breathtaking flowers in your own garden.

• Step-by-step instruction on dahlia planting, soil preparation, watering, and fertilization
• Hands-on practice with professional guidance
• Tips on staking, pruning, and maximizing bloom production
• Take-home dahlia tubers with tiered ticket options
• Live Q&A session and a bonus bouquet wrapping demo
• Optional community planting opportunity after the class
  

• General Admission ($30): Access to the full workshop and educational materials.
• Bloom Starter Package ($55): Includes three dahlia tubers.
• Dahlia Enthusiast Package ($85): Includes six premium dahlia tubers and additional growing supplies.
• VIP Bloom & Grow Package ($120): Includes 10 dahlia tubers, access to exclusive dahlia varieties, personalized consultation, and extra take-home materials.
  
  Tiered tickets available on our website: TheCBGGurus.com/events

Unique photography exhibit showcasing over 70 captivating photos from local artist Maura Salvati. Artist recepion is Sunday May 18th from 2 till 5 at the Harwinton Library; all are welcome. Exhibit will be open during library hours May 5th through June. All pieces are available for purchase and 20% of all sales benefit the library.

Maura Salvat’s Nature Photography Exhibit will be on display in our activity room for the months of May and June. Join the artist for this free reception and view her work.

Chess players of all ages are invited to join our Monday night Chess Club. Sharpen your skills and make new friends while you enjoy a friendly game. Players should already be familiar with the basics of how to play. Registration is helpful, but not required.

Kids will see a real beekeepers outfit, touch bee wax, enjoy a bee presentation, and get to take home a coloring book along with other prizes all dealing with bees!

Ages 5+. Please register each child separately @harwintonlibrary.org/events

Need a laugh? Join author and pop culture historian Marty Gitlin for a funny program about funny programs! Marty will talk about the evolution of sitcoms over the decades, from I Love Lucy to The Big Bang Theory. Test your knowledge of sitcom trivia and enjoy hilarious clips from some of your favorite shows at this fun and interactive program. This program is suitable for teens and adults. Please register @harwintonlibrary.org/events

Chess players of all ages are invited to join our Monday night Chess Club. Sharpen your skills and make new friends while you enjoy a friendly game. Players should already be familiar with the basics of how to play. Registration is helpful, but not required.

Chess players of all ages are invited to join our Monday night Chess Club. Sharpen your skills and make new friends while you enjoy a friendly game. Players should already be familiar with the basics of how to play. Registration is helpful, but not required.

This month’s selection is The Vanishing Half by Britt Bennett. Books are available to borrow at the library. Join us!

This month’s selection is Dinosaurs at the Dinner Party by Edward Dolnick. Books are available to borrow at the library. Join us!

Chess players of all ages are invited to join our Monday night Chess Club. Sharpen your skills and make new friends while you enjoy a friendly game. Players should already be familiar with the basics of how to play. Registration is helpful, but not required.

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

Chess players of all ages are invited to join our Monday night Chess Club. Sharpen your skills and make new friends while you enjoy a friendly game. Players should already be familiar with the basics of how to play. Registration is helpful, but not required.

Join us for our bi-monthly Garden discussion group. 

Bring your questions, seeds, & plants to share!

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.

Chess players of all ages are invited to join our Monday night Chess Club. Sharpen your skills and make new friends while you enjoy a friendly game. Players should already be familiar with the basics of how to play. Registration is helpful, but not required.