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Weston Public Library Newsletter March 2023

Schools and Libraries

March 2, 2023

From: Weston Public Library

Please join us in welcoming our new Director, Ian Parsells

He will assume his role on Monday, March 6.

The public is invited to a Meet and Greet on Saturday, March 18 from 2:00 - 3:30 p.m

Women's History Month on Hoopla 

Check out great material for all ages FREE with your library card on Hoopla!

Get ready for summer travel with Transparent Language Online

Learn over 110 languages from all over the world, including indigenous languages from the Americas, English as a Second Language, and Irish Gaelic!

Sign up through the library website.

Homebound Delivery Service

Weston residents who are temporarily or permanently homebound due to health or disability issues or COVID concerns are eligible for the Library's fee homebound delivery service.

Call the library at 203-222-2665 or email [email protected] for more information.

Friends of the Library Short Story Hour

Wednesday, March 1 and 15
1:30 p.m. online via Zoom

Like an old-fashioned radio hour, participants will listen to a classic short story, followed by a discussion. No preparation is necessary.

Anyone who has participated in earlier Short Story Hours is already registered and will receive invitations to upcoming sessions. If you are new to the Short Story Hour, please register by sending your name, email address, and telephone number to [email protected]. You will receive an email invitation to join the meeting. 

Sponsored by the Friends of the Weston Public Library

Seen & Unseen - Conversations: Truth, Myth and Democracy

Thursday, March 2, 7:30 to 9:00 p.m.

Moderator Dr. Daniel W. Barrett leads a virtual discussion with Authors Marc Lamont Hill and Todd Brewster on important issues raised in their co-authored book, Seen & Unseen: Technology, Social Media and the Fight for Racial Justice.

Presented by The Mark Twain Library and Redding's League of Women Voters. Registration required.

Daniel E. Offutt III Art Lecture

Virtual Gallery and Art Tour with Riva Blumenfeld

Nick Cave: Forothermore

Thursday, March 2, 7:00 p.m. via Zoom

Nick Cave has become internationally celebrated for his elaborate installations and textile works, including his iconic Soundsuits, which blend sculpture, costume design, and instrument-making. Forothermore, the artist’s first survey exhibition will cover the entire breadth of his career. The title is a new word that reflects the artist’s lifelong commitment to creating space for those who feel marginalized by dominant society and culture—especially working-class communities and queer people of color.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Weston Public Library. Please register to receive the Zoom link.

Device Advice

Wednesday, March 15

9:30 - 11:30 a.m. in the Library's cafe area

Did you know you can get FREE ebooks, audiobooks, movies and music on your phone, tablet, laptop, or e-reader? We can help with that and much more!

Bring your questions and devices to the library's cafe area for advice and a FREE cup of coffee from our Starbucks machine. No registration necessary.

Sip and Stitch

Thursday, March 16

7:00 - 8:30 p.m. in the Community Room

Join friends and neighbors for a night of sipping and stitching. Make a little progress on your needle work while chatting and sharing tips.

Please register. 

Book Discussions

Thursday, March 9, 10:45 a.m (Hybrid)

The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne

Wednesday, March 22, 7:30 p.m. via Zoom

State of Terror by Hillary Clinton

To reserve a copy of the book, please email [email protected] If you would like to join either group virtually, please email [email protected] for the Zoom link.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Weston Public Library

New Yorker Roundtable

Tuesdays, March 14, 21, & 28

10:45 a.m. Meetings are hybrid, in-person at the library and online via Zoom.

Join the Friends of the Library New Yorker Group to discuss articles from the current issue on politics, current events, literature, and more. The New Yorker is available online with your Weston Public Library card at https://researchitct.org/popularmagazinespublic/

Sponsored by the Friends of the Weston Public Library

Cookbook Club - Your Favorite Chef!

Thursday, March 16

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the Community Room

The Weston Public Library Cookbook Club is an opportunity for those who love cooking to share favorite recipes and try new recipes with neighbors and friends!

Who is your favorite chef? Make something of theirs to share and bring the recipe!

Looking for favorite recipes from previous meetings? You can check out all of the recipes here

Please register.

Navigating College Admissions Successfully in 2023 via ZOOM

Wednesday, March 15 @ 7:00 p.m.

Register Here

We are offering this Zoom presentation to help families understand how the lingering effects from the pandemic have changed the college admissions landscape and how it affects Juniors, Sophomores and Freshmen.

The presentation will be led by Ron Feuchs and Jackie Tepper, partners at Stand Out For College, LLC.