Take A Look Ahead to what's coming later this month. 

Play With Your Food

Wednesday, July 19 at 12pm

Join playreading series Play With Your Food at The Weston Public Library for a summer afternoon of hilarious and heartwarming one-act plays read by professional actors. Come at noon for a delicious boxed lunch catered by Lily’s Market followed by the plays and talkback with the cast and director. You’ll be out the door by 1:30 pm ready to continue the day!

On the “menu” for the afternoon are four irresistible plays that offer something for everyone: Hardball by Mike Folie, Dissonance by Craig Pospisil, In the Trap by Carl L. Williams and even some Modern Love from The New York Times. Artistic Director Carole Schweid is thrilled to be returning to the library and says “I’ve always loved our summer shows there – it’s like a summer residence - a great opportunity for us to mount terrific new plays and to work with some of favorite (and local) actors!” In this case, in addition to actors including Molly Garbe Brown and Marca Leigh (fresh off working with PWYF during its regular season,) “local” also includes actor and beloved Weston High School English teacher Damian Long! Producer Diana Muller adds “Having Damian in the cast really brings us home to Weston. We’re grateful to the Friends of the Weston Library for inviting us back.”

Tickets are $35 for both the lunch and program and can be purchased through EventBrite online at: https://bit.ly/3r7f0SW or fill out the Form at the Library.

Daniel E. Offutt III Art Lecture

Virtual Gallery and Art Tour with Riva Blumenfeld

Best Gallery Shows of the Spring Season

Thursday, July 27 at 7pm

On this virtual tour we will travel to Chelsea and Tribeca to see the best shows of the spring season. Highlights 5 artists' collections: Derrick Adams, Shellyne Rodriguez, Rose B. Simpson, Chiharu Shiota, and Charles Gaines.  

Registration is required and all registrants will receive the Zoom link the day of the program. You must register by 4pm the day of the event to get the link. Register here.

Special Events Spotlight

Paths to Autistic Empowerment

Wednesday, July 12 at 6pm

There are many different paths towards autistic empowerment, but many of the paths are based not only in our understanding of ourselves, but in common autistic experiences and how we are often treated by the world. Because of that, even though being empowered will look very different for each autistic individual, our paths to get there share many commonalities. These paths include open communication and self-advocacy. 

Registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Weston Public Library

Uke from Scratch

Saturday, July 15 at 2pm

If you thought you would like to give the ukulele a try but didn’t want to invest in an instrument, this workshop is for you! In just an hour or so, participants will be playing simple tunes.

Ukulele performer and teacher Wendy Matthews leads this workshop with her family of loaner ukes available for you to use. She has been teaching uke in groups and privately for several years.

For adults, seniors, and kids aged 12 and up.

Registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Weston Public Library

Trivia Night: Books & Authors

Thursday, July 20 at 7pm

Think you know books and authors? Compete solo or with a team for bragging rights as the Book Trivia champ!

This program is run by the Founder and Creator of Sticker Book Publishing, David Plaue.

Registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Weston Public Library

Mandala Stone Workshop

Saturday, July 22 at 11am

Spend an hour creating a beautiful, one-of-a-kind stone. This soothing craft is suitable for adults and children 12 and up.

Registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Weston Public Library

Doodle Art (Zoom)

Tuesday, July 25 at 7pm

Come relax and doodle with us from the comfort of your home! Repetitive patterns can be like meditation. This doodle art is inspired by the waterfalls at Connecticut’s Enders State Forest. Calligrapher, Debby Reelitz, will guide us on this art adventure exploring organic forms and lines. 

Online program via ZOOM. Please register to receive the zoom link and reserve your supplies. Sponsored by the Friends of the Weston Public Library

Yoga @ the Library

Saturday, July 29 at 10am

Yoga is a group of physical, mental and spiritual practices to heal the mind and body, which originated in ancient India. Now an immensely popular practice both postural yoga is mainly a physical activity consisting of asanas (postures), accompanied by breathing exercises, and ending with meditation.

Registration is required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Weston Public Library.