Book to be discussed:

Finding the Mother Tree by Suzanne Simard

Weaving personal narrative and scientific insights, the book explains that trees evolve and learn behaviors to compete and cooperate with one another with sophistication.

Books are available to borrow at the library

Book to be discussed:

Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler

America becomes a place of chaos, where violence rules and only the powerful are safe. Societal collapse, religion, race, and survival are addressed by a young woman.

Books are available to borrow at the library

Wrap up a fun summer with your friends and family.

Join us for a fun evening and exciting entertainment.

Come early to for food trucks and ice cream.

Trampoline Show starts at 6pm

Co-hosed by Litchfield Park & Rec and the Litchfield Prevention Council

Sponsored by: Thurston Funeral Home, John Scheepers Bulbs and The Litchfield Inn

Join us for a joyful exploration of nature & art!

Fridays at 1 PM - August 1, 8 & 15

For ages 8 & up

Registration is Required at OWL website

Did you ever want to explore true magic in the universe? This program series is an invitation into an artistic movement that focuses on the magic of the natural world. All are welcome, bring your individual talents and interests. All supplies will be provided. 

Ms. Ammirati is an artist, wildlife intuitive/naturalist/activist, and master gardener. 

Step right up for a summer evening full of fun, flavor, and festivities at the Brandywine Summer Wine Down and Carnival! Join us on Friday, August 15th from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Brandywine Living at Litchfield for an old-fashioned carnival experience that’s perfect for all ages — and best of all, admission is free!

This festive event will feature classic carnival games and prizes, delicious carnival treats like cotton candy, sweet and savory fried dough, popcorn, and a full variety candy bar that’s sure to satisfy every sweet tooth.

The fun doesn’t stop there — test your appetite and competitive spirit with thrilling carnival activities, including face painting, bobbing for apples, a pie eating contest, and the ever-popular hot dog eating contest.

Whether you're coming for the games, the food, or just the nostalgic atmosphere, there's truly something for everyone at this unforgettable community celebration.

📍 Location: 19 Constitution Way, Litchfield, CT

📞 RSVP or Info: Contact Concierge at 860-567-9500 or sdyer@brandycare.com

Come one, come all — and don’t miss this chance to wine down and turn up the fun!

Come join us for a Saturday on the Arethusa Farm. Enjoy the animals, be creative with a farm related craft/game, and story time with author & illustrator Ms. Parmelee! 

Saturday's starting 7/19

9:00 - 11:00 AM

Ages 5 & under

$35 per family

For questions, email: erikae@arethusafarmfoundation.org

To register and pay, please visit: www.arethasatarmcoamdation.org

The Litchfield Farmers Market is one of the few year-round markets in the Connecticut. The weekly Saturday market offers fresh seasonal produce, fruit, berries, herbs, sustainably sourced fish; artisanal cheeses, breads and baked goods, local honey, maple syrup and gifts - all raised, grown or crafted by 15+ local vendors. 

The market occasionally hosts live music and supports non-profits from throughout the Litchfield area.

INDOOR MARKET - November through mid-June (intermittent Saturdays through the winter months -- check the website for dates.) Open Saturdays 10am - 1pm at the Litchfield Community Center located at 421 Litchfield Road, Litchfield, CT.

OUTDOOR MARKET - mid- June through October located at Center School, Litchfield.

Weekly starting June 7 through August 16

Time: 1:00 p.m.

Location: The Litchfield History Museum

Cost: Free for Members, $10 for non-Members

Registration Requested

The Litchfield Historical Society’s weekly walking tours are the perfect way to discover Litchfield’s vibrant history and explore the town’s celebrated Historic District. The history and stories of old Litchfield are preserved in the architecture of the town. Each tour provides visitors with an overview of Litchfield’s history - from the stories behind famous landmarks to anecdotes about past residents to appreciation of prominent buildings. 

The walk will begin at the Litchfield Historical Society (7 South Street) and lasts approximately 1 hour. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a bottle of water. Walking tours are free for members and $10 for non-members.

Walking Tours are sponsored by Berkshire Alarm

Step right up to our delightful BLT - Bagels. Lox. Tefillin. event! Join us on Sundays from 10:00 to 10:45 AM, running from July 4th to August 25th, for a heartwarming experience.

Wrap Tefillin, recite a prayer, and relish in the scrumptious bagels, lox cream cheese, paired perfectly with a cup of freshly brewed coffee. It's more than just a meal; it's a chance to truly connect, to embrace your Jewish traditions, and simply enjoy each other's company. Don't worry if you don't have your own Tefillin - we've got you covered with our guidance and equipment.

No prior knowledge required - just bring yourself and an open heart. This event is family-friendly, so bring along the little ones for a meaningful and delicious experience. Come hungry, leave happy - we'll take care of the rest!

Mondays at 10:30 AM - June 23 - August 18*

For ages 4 - 8

*No class July 7

Using Letters are Characters® Parents and caregivers are children’s first and most important teachers. Ensuring that your child learns to read to their highest potential is one of the greatest gifts that you can give them. Using Letters are Characters and Letters are Builders trademarked play-based methods, we will laugh and play our way to literacy and deep reading and empower you to be a confident and competent literacy guide for your child!

This program is funded by the generous support of the Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation. Register and receive a Letters are Characters or Letters are Builders kit while supplies last. In addition to the in-person program, you will also receive weekly guidance delivered right to your inbox.

Does your child need to learn to recognize the letters and know the sounds that they make?

Visit the Oliver Wolcott Library Website for more details and links to receive Letters are Characters Kits.

Mondays in August: 4, 11,18 at 10:30 am

For ages 4 - 8 & their caregivers

Parents and caregivers are children’s first and most important teachers. Ensuring that your child learns to read to their highest potential is one of the greatest gifts that you can give them. Using Letters are Characters and Letters are Builders trademarked play-based methods, we will laugh and play our way to literacy and deep reading and empower you to be a confident and competent literacy guide for your child!

Visit our website or call to register.

This program is funded by the generous support of the Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation. 

Come join us for a FREE COMMUNITY YOGA class at Charym in Litchfield every Monday at 5pm. This class is for both the young, and not so young, designed to help you release aches and pains while building strength and flexibility. Whether you're new to yoga or looking for a gentle practice, this class offers a sequence of basic postures that stretch and strengthen the body. The flow is moderately paced, allowing you to move with ease while focusing on proper alignment and mindfulness. Each posture is taught with an emphasis on safety and awareness, helping you feel more grounded, centered, and stronger with each class. Come as you are and experience the benefits of yoga in a supportive, welcoming environment.

Join Us for Summer LEGO Club!

Drop your child off at the Litchfield Community Center for a fun-filled day of LEGO building and games with our Program Coordinator, Noah! Each session is a separate sign-up, so you can choose the dates that work best for you.

Open to kids who love to build and create (Ages 7-12)

Fun games, challenges, and plenty of LEGO time

Please send your child with a bagged lunch

Bring your acoustic instrument and join us for a casual circle of song sharing and playing.

Free, Donations Welcome

* Pre-registration encouraged.

Enjoy a summer's day dining & shopping at 18th century Bowen’s Wharf and then we will meet back up to venture to Rough Point for a scenic ocean bluff view and self guided tour of Doris Duke’s estate.

Purchase your museum ticket ($20) online or upon arrival. Rest stop purchases are on your own.

* Pre-registration & pre-payment required.

Join Us for Summer LEGO Club!

Drop your child off at the Litchfield Community Center for a fun-filled day of LEGO building and games with our Program Coordinator, Noah! Each session is a separate sign-up, so you can choose the dates that work best for you.

Open to kids who love to build and create (Ages 7-12)

Fun games, challenges, and plenty of LEGO time

Please send your child with a bagged lunch

Join the NWCT Arts Council and the Litchfield Arts Council for Arts Night Out! @ the Litchfield Historical Society.

Network with local artists and arts and cultural professionals, spark collaborations, while you enjoy light refreshments.

This event is 21+!

When: Thursday, August 21, from 6 - 8 pm

Location: Tapping Reeves Meadow, 82 South Street, Litchfield, CT 06759

Rain Location: Litchfield History Museum, 7 South Street, Litchfield, CT 06759

Register to join us!

This event is sponsored by the Northwest Community Bank Foundation.

50+ acts. 4 stages. 3 days of music, camping, and community.

That’s what’s in store at the 7th annual Black Bear Music Fest, happening August 22–24 at the scenic Harwinton Fairgrounds in Harwinton, CT.

This summer celebration of Americana music brings together national headliners, rising regional talent, and some of Connecticut’s favorite local bands — all spread across a beautiful, tree-lined fairground that transforms into a vibrant field of sound, food, and family-friendly fun.

🎶 The Music

The lineup spans blues, rock, folk, roots, and bluegrass, featuring:

• Shawn Mullins, Grammy-nominated and known for the platinum hit “Lullaby”
• Howie Day, whose hit “Collide” still pulls heartstrings
• David Wilcox and Jeffrey Gaines, acclaimed for their deeply personal and powerful performances
• The Alpaca Gnomes, Bridgeport’s jam-fueled, 7-piece folk-rock favorite
• The Dreadnoughts, bringing their rowdy blend of folk-punk and sea shanties
• And so many more! Explore the full lineup »

Whether you’re here for the headliners or discovering new favorites, the weekend is packed with nonstop sound and serious heart.

🎪 More Than Music

Formerly a fall tradition in Goshen, Black Bear now shines in the August sun with:

• Local food trucks and craft beverages
• Artisan vendors and handmade goods
• Family-friendly workshops and creative activities
• Tent and RV camping options
• The fan-favorite Bearwear merch building

It’s the kind of festival that feels less like a giant crowd and more like a music-loving village.

🎟️ Tickets & Admission

Get your tickets here!

• 1-Day Pass: $70
• 2-Day Pass: $130
• 3-Day Pass: $170
• Tent Camper Pass: $215
• RV Camper Pass: $260
• Kids 17 & under: FREE

Rain or shine. All ages welcome!

18-member band performing best of big band jazz & swing

Food Truck: Bill's Mobile Pizza

BYOB & lawn chairs, blanket

Rain (Indoors) or Shine

Full Summer Sunset Concert Series:

Friday June 13: Scott Hopkins Band

Thursday June 19: Nekita Waller & Band

Friday July 25: Caribbean Vibe Steel Drum Band

Friday August 22: Al Fenton Big Band

Friday September 12: Potter's Field

Come join us for a Saturday on the Arethusa Farm. Enjoy the animals, be creative with a farm related craft/game, and story time with author & illustrator Ms. Parmelee! 

Saturday's starting 7/19

9:00 - 11:00 AM

Ages 5 & under

$35 per family

For questions, email: erikae@arethusafarmfoundation.org

To register and pay, please visit: www.arethasatarmcoamdation.org

Presented by Rt. Rev. Br. Mark D’Alessio

Mary Oliver is a favorite of poetry lovers of all ages for her lyrical, intimate, and sensitive poems, many of which use nature as a lens for exploring a wide spiritual spectrum of human emotions, from love and joy to sorrow and despair. The best Mary Oliver poems remind us to pause and take a breath, revel in our surroundings, and encourage us not to take anything for granted. 

Join us this August for our annual Mary Oliver Retreat Day, led by Br. Mark, one of Wisdom House’s most popular facilitators. Through reflection, discussion, and contemplative practice, we’ll explore the ways in which Oliver’s poetry teaches us to see the world with greater simplicity, and deeper wonder and gratitude. Together, we’ll support each other awaken to life’s everyday miracles and embrace poetry as a spiritual practice. 

Whether you’re familiar with her poetry or encountering her work for the first time, we hope that this year’s theme. The Beauty of the World, will move you with some of her best poems, including her own favorites — and perhaps inspire you to write some poems of your own. 

Though, sadly, Mary Oliver passed away in 2019, her poems serve as a poignant reminder to be present in every moment, whether it be a joyous occasion or a quiet, somber one. Join Br, Mark for an in-person retreat day poetry, reflection, and spiritual discovery as we, too, can learn what it means to be "saved by the beauty of the world.”

Guests are welcome to come overnight Friday, August 22 through Saturday, August 23. See the room options using the registration button below.

Lunch is included. Opportunities to stay overnight are also available.

The Litchfield Farmers Market is one of the few year-round markets in the Connecticut. The weekly Saturday market offers fresh seasonal produce, fruit, berries, herbs, sustainably sourced fish; artisanal cheeses, breads and baked goods, local honey, maple syrup and gifts - all raised, grown or crafted by 15+ local vendors. 

The market occasionally hosts live music and supports non-profits from throughout the Litchfield area.

INDOOR MARKET - November through mid-June (intermittent Saturdays through the winter months -- check the website for dates.) Open Saturdays 10am - 1pm at the Litchfield Community Center located at 421 Litchfield Road, Litchfield, CT.

OUTDOOR MARKET - mid- June through October located at Center School, Litchfield.

50+ acts. 4 stages. 3 days of music, camping, and community.

That’s what’s in store at the 7th annual Black Bear Music Fest, happening August 22–24 at the scenic Harwinton Fairgrounds in Harwinton, CT.

This summer celebration of Americana music brings together national headliners, rising regional talent, and some of Connecticut’s favorite local bands — all spread across a beautiful, tree-lined fairground that transforms into a vibrant field of sound, food, and family-friendly fun.

🎶 The Music

The lineup spans blues, rock, folk, roots, and bluegrass, featuring:

• Shawn Mullins, Grammy-nominated and known for the platinum hit “Lullaby”
• Howie Day, whose hit “Collide” still pulls heartstrings
• David Wilcox and Jeffrey Gaines, acclaimed for their deeply personal and powerful performances
• The Alpaca Gnomes, Bridgeport’s jam-fueled, 7-piece folk-rock favorite
• The Dreadnoughts, bringing their rowdy blend of folk-punk and sea shanties
• And so many more! Explore the full lineup »

Whether you’re here for the headliners or discovering new favorites, the weekend is packed with nonstop sound and serious heart.

🎪 More Than Music

Formerly a fall tradition in Goshen, Black Bear now shines in the August sun with:

• Local food trucks and craft beverages
• Artisan vendors and handmade goods
• Family-friendly workshops and creative activities
• Tent and RV camping options
• The fan-favorite Bearwear merch building

It’s the kind of festival that feels less like a giant crowd and more like a music-loving village.

🎟️ Tickets & Admission

Get your tickets here!

• 1-Day Pass: $70
• 2-Day Pass: $130
• 3-Day Pass: $170
• Tent Camper Pass: $215
• RV Camper Pass: $260
• Kids 17 & under: FREE

Rain or shine. All ages welcome!

Step right up to our delightful BLT - Bagels. Lox. Tefillin. event! Join us on Sundays from 10:00 to 10:45 AM, running from July 4th to August 25th, for a heartwarming experience.

Wrap Tefillin, recite a prayer, and relish in the scrumptious bagels, lox cream cheese, paired perfectly with a cup of freshly brewed coffee. It's more than just a meal; it's a chance to truly connect, to embrace your Jewish traditions, and simply enjoy each other's company. Don't worry if you don't have your own Tefillin - we've got you covered with our guidance and equipment.

No prior knowledge required - just bring yourself and an open heart. This event is family-friendly, so bring along the little ones for a meaningful and delicious experience. Come hungry, leave happy - we'll take care of the rest!

50+ acts. 4 stages. 3 days of music, camping, and community.

That’s what’s in store at the 7th annual Black Bear Music Fest, happening August 22–24 at the scenic Harwinton Fairgrounds in Harwinton, CT.

This summer celebration of Americana music brings together national headliners, rising regional talent, and some of Connecticut’s favorite local bands — all spread across a beautiful, tree-lined fairground that transforms into a vibrant field of sound, food, and family-friendly fun.

🎶 The Music

The lineup spans blues, rock, folk, roots, and bluegrass, featuring:

• Shawn Mullins, Grammy-nominated and known for the platinum hit “Lullaby”
• Howie Day, whose hit “Collide” still pulls heartstrings
• David Wilcox and Jeffrey Gaines, acclaimed for their deeply personal and powerful performances
• The Alpaca Gnomes, Bridgeport’s jam-fueled, 7-piece folk-rock favorite
• The Dreadnoughts, bringing their rowdy blend of folk-punk and sea shanties
• And so many more! Explore the full lineup »

Whether you’re here for the headliners or discovering new favorites, the weekend is packed with nonstop sound and serious heart.

🎪 More Than Music

Formerly a fall tradition in Goshen, Black Bear now shines in the August sun with:

• Local food trucks and craft beverages
• Artisan vendors and handmade goods
• Family-friendly workshops and creative activities
• Tent and RV camping options
• The fan-favorite Bearwear merch building

It’s the kind of festival that feels less like a giant crowd and more like a music-loving village.

🎟️ Tickets & Admission

Get your tickets here!

• 1-Day Pass: $70
• 2-Day Pass: $130
• 3-Day Pass: $170
• Tent Camper Pass: $215
• RV Camper Pass: $260
• Kids 17 & under: FREE

Rain or shine. All ages welcome!