Calling all young scientists! Join us for Science Thursday, an exciting program designed to spark curiosity and creativity in children grades 2-5. Each month, kids will explore cool scientific concepts through interactive, hands-on activities!

What to Expect:

✔ Engaging, kid-friendly science investigations

✔ Creative (and sometimes messy) activities

✔ A chance to explore, discover, and make new friends!

No prior scientific knowledge needed—just bring your curiosity!

All Roads Lead to the Coventry Farmers' Market!

Come experience CT's largest farmers' market on the grounds of the Nathan Hale Homestead. This market features some of the best CT-grown, CT-made products in an unspoiled countryside setting

Come explore the theme of Rights & Responsibilities in History through exhibits created by middle- and high-school students from northeastern Connecticut.

The projects were developed as part of Connecticut History Day, a statewide affiliate of the National History Day program. All featured exhibits were presented at the Mansfield Regional History Day Contest in March 2025.

The exhibit will be on display the entire month of August, offering visitors a unique opportunity to witness history through the eyes of young scholars.

Don’t miss your chance to view the creative and thought-provoking work of Connecticut’s next  generation of historians!

Please join us for a reception and meet the students on Sunday, July 27th from 1:00pm - 2:00 pm

Exhibit open every Sunday In August

Location Jail Museum

52 Tolland Green,

noon - 3:00 pm

Bentley will offer two activities for our younger patrons during the month of August. Our LITTLE JOE CHICKAPIG Scavenger Hunt will run from August 4th to August 18th. Stop by the library to search for all of Little Joe's best friends. Our Story Walk for August will run from the 19th to the end of the month and will feature LITTLE JOE CHICKAPIG - A Story About Following Your Dreams. You can read the book and explore the library at the same time. Registration is not required.

Craft Tacos and Craft Beers- What's not to like!

Restaurant Industry Workers get 15% off their bill because we are all in this together!

*Taco choices can change weekly

Join us for a fun, relaxed story time where we showcase some of the new picture books we’ve gotten in for the month!

Bedtime: Tuesday, August 5th at 6:30

Wake up: Wednesday, August 6th at 11:45

Send your favorite teddy bear on a mini-vacation and join us for our TEDDY BEAR SLEEPOVER. Get comfy, come in your pajamas and bring a blanket. You will walk your teddy bear around the library and find the perfect spot to tuck them in for the night. We'll have a story that features the magic of toys and stuffed animals and we'll wonder about what mischief the teddy bears might get into! On Wednesday, August 6th you will return during storytime to reunite with your teddy bear, and perhaps discover what toys might do when no one's watching!

Preregistration is required

Wednesday, August 6th & 13th

11:45-12:15

Storytime will continue on these select Wednesdays in August! Come and enjoy stories and a simple craft. Feel free to bring your own snack or lunch. Registration is not required.

Join us for a LAWN CONCERT on Wednesday, August 6th featuring ‘Amy Gallatin & Stillwaters’ at the Hicks-Stearns Museum, 42 Tolland Green in Tolland, CT.

There’s a new album! Homespun II, From the Heart is Amy Gallatin and Roger Williams’ second installment in the Homespun duet series, which began as a “shutdown project” during COVID, as Amy and Roger looked to continue their musical creativity in the absence of performing opportunities. The project became an occasion for the pair to record songs that, for one reason or another, had not made it onto their previous four albums together, and the relaxed recording schedule gave them the space to explore their musical roots over time.

While the original Homespun is pretty much a straight-up traditional country album, this new release evokes more understated elements in exploring aspects of love and affection in the “brother duet” style, with songwriters as diverse as the Louvin Bros, Jamie O’Hara and the Civil Wars. Most of these songs were actually recorded in the first Homespun session, but there are some recently-recorded selections, one a rollicking Roger Miller tune that has been getting great response at their live shows, and Who Are You Redbird, a meditative reflection on the appearance of certain birds as visitations from departed loved ones--a tradition enshrined in many belief systems. Roger’s son JD Williams adds solid mandolin to the project

The Museum gates open at 6:00 p.m. and the concert runs from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

Guests need to bring seating and are invited to bring dinner.

The Arts Center of Tolland at 22 Tolland Green is the indoor foul weather location.

Free admission; donations accepted to help support the programs and events at the non-profit Museum.

This concert is funded by the  Tolland Greater Together Community Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving!

For more information, please call the Museum at 860-875-7552.

All Summer Concerts in Bolton are on select Wednesday evenings at Bolton Town Green (In front of Bentley Memorial Library). All concerts run from 6:30pm-8:00pm. Join us on the town green, bring a picnic, blanket, chairs and enjoy the summer evenings with the community. Summer Concerts are a free event for all to join!

 All rain dates and cancellations will be posted to the Recreation Department website. 

July 9- Eastview Drive

July 16- Cover2cover

July 23– The Rolangs

July 30– Feedback

August 6- Ali Kat Acoustic 

August 13– Nightshift

Tuesday August 26- Rock Solid Alibi** rescheduled from June 25th!

Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors:

Simoniz USA**

Country Liquors**

W.H. Preuss Sons** 

Highland Park Market

Bolton Veterinary Hospital

Bolton Prevention Council 

Munson's Chocolates

Northern Lights Electrical

Kelman Landscape LLC

** Super Sponsors

Join us for a fun summer tie-dye day! Bring a white t-shirt or anything else you'd like to tie dye, and we'll supply to rest!

Welcome to the Charhause Slightly Silent Book Club!

Come join us at 299 Boston Turnpike for a cozy evening of reading and discussions. Our book club is all about enjoying literature in a relaxed setting. Whether you're a bookworm or just looking to try something new, this event is perfect for all levels of readers.

Grab your favorite book, settle in with a warm drink, and get ready to dive into the world of words. We'll have quiet reading time followed by lively conversations about our chosen books. It's a great way to meet fellow book lovers and discover new stories.

So mark your calendar and make some time for yourself at the Charhause Slightly Silent Book Club. We can't wait to see you there!

Come on out for a family fun night of Bingo starting at $2.00 per game to a max of $20 per night. Kids welcome, let us supply the bites and bingo cards, and you come and play up to 10 rounds of bingo. Cash only event, cash prizes per game, and so much more

Come on down to the Wood & Word Blooms studio for some Wood Flower Bar fun. At a Studio Wood Flower Bar Workshop you get to go wild at the wood flower bar picking flowers, greenery & fillers to make a uniquely you arrangement. 

When you purchase your spot, you will pick from a mini, small, medium or large wood flower arrangement or you can choose a small 10 inch or medium 14 inch grapevine wreath. Container options will vary upon availability. If you'd liked to upgrade once you are there, this can be done as well via Venmo, cash or personal check. 

NOTE: For all BOOK BOUQUET registrations, you BYO Book or Bring Your Own Book so that it's a title and/or color that you like. 

Don't see a date that works for you? Reach out via our inquiry form & request a date or book a private group DIY at the studio!

All Roads Lead to the Coventry Farmers' Market!

Come experience CT's largest farmers' market on the grounds of the Nathan Hale Homestead. This market features some of the best CT-grown, CT-made products in an unspoiled countryside setting

Come explore the theme of Rights & Responsibilities in History through exhibits created by middle- and high-school students from northeastern Connecticut.

The projects were developed as part of Connecticut History Day, a statewide affiliate of the National History Day program. All featured exhibits were presented at the Mansfield Regional History Day Contest in March 2025.

The exhibit will be on display the entire month of August, offering visitors a unique opportunity to witness history through the eyes of young scholars.

Don’t miss your chance to view the creative and thought-provoking work of Connecticut’s next  generation of historians!

Please join us for a reception and meet the students on Sunday, July 27th from 1:00pm - 2:00 pm

Exhibit open every Sunday In August

Location Jail Museum

52 Tolland Green,

noon - 3:00 pm

Bentley will offer two activities for our younger patrons during the month of August. Our LITTLE JOE CHICKAPIG Scavenger Hunt will run from August 4th to August 18th. Stop by the library to search for all of Little Joe's best friends. Our Story Walk for August will run from the 19th to the end of the month and will feature LITTLE JOE CHICKAPIG - A Story About Following Your Dreams. You can read the book and explore the library at the same time. Registration is not required.

Around the Library

Monday, August 11th - Thursday August 21st

Come to Bentley and search for those 'things' that are unique to Bentley's lawn. They may be hidden in plain sight, or you may have to use your detective skills! Who knew Bentley has so many cool items outside, as well as inside.

Does your teen want to improve their singing voice or confidence on the stage? 

Join us this summer for our Musical Theater Workshop for teens ages 11-18 from Monday, August 11 -- Friday, August 15, 2025 from 5pm-9pm in Storrs.

The goal of the workshop is to empower young singers through intensive vocal technique training within a group setting, practice solo singing through individual instruction, engage in confidence building activities, and explore stage presence and movement strategies. 

The cost for this workshop is $100 (scholarships may be available for financial hardships) and will culminate in a Cabaret-style performance on Sunday, 8/17/2025 at 3pm that will be open to the public.​​

Craft Tacos and Craft Beers- What's not to like!

Restaurant Industry Workers get 15% off their bill because we are all in this together!

*Taco choices can change weekly

Outdoor Games on the Patio

Wednesday, August 13th - Weather Permitting

11:00 - 1:00

Come to Bentley and enjoy a story and outdoor games on the patio: Corn Hole, Connect 4, Disc Toss and Ring Toss will challenge your outdoor skills. Have fun with the games and enjoy a cool glass of lemonade. Summer is here!

Wednesday, August 6th & 13th

11:45-12:15

Storytime will continue on these select Wednesdays in August! Come and enjoy stories and a simple craft. Feel free to bring your own snack or lunch. Registration is not required.