Artist of the Month

Photographs by Wethersfield resident Ira Dick.

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Teens Program

Wednesday, May 22 - 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Make Your Own Pizza Party! While we make and enjoy some yummy pizza, let's talk about summer plans and what types of after-school programs you would like to see next year....

The workshop is free of charge. Registration is required.  This program is for teens only and limited to 12 participants.

Wethersfield Library Board

Tuesday, May 28 - 7:00 p.m.

All meetings of the Board are open to the public.

Program for Jobseekers

Thursday, May 30 - 2:00 p.m.

"Beyond Stress Management: Building Resiliency for Jobseekers" - Presented by Ann Corcoran, M.S. This workshop is ideal for jobseekers who face today's daunting challenges. Ann will teach you highly effective traditional and non-traditional techniques designed to increase your resilience and relieve the harmful effects of stress that is common to jobseekers. There will be time afterward to learn specific tips to get your resume through applicant tracking systems and for a brief review of individual resumes.

Registration is suggested.

Time to Talk (7:00 p.m.) and Advanced Conversation (6:30 p.m.), The programs conclude for the summer on Tuesday May 14.

Time to Talk

Every Tuesday
7:00 p.m.

Adult English language learners are invited to come develop conversation and speaking skills in a warm, friendly environment.  Carol Schulman, a retired ESL Wethersfield teacher leads the discussion group.  This program is free and open to the public. Registration is not required.

Advanced Conversation

Every Tuesday
6:30 p.m.

Adults who speak English as a second language are invited to come develop conversation and speaking skills in a warm, friendly environment. This program is free and open to the public. Registration is not required.

Artist of the Month

Watercolors and pencil and pen drawings by Wethersfield resident Zachary Weinberg.

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Author Gina Barreca

Monday, June 10 - 7:00 p.m.

Gina Barreca kicks off the adult summer reading program. Dr. Gina Barreca, professor, writer and humorist, will be the guest speaker at the 2013 Adult Summer Reading Program kick-off.  Join us in Town Hall Council Chambers (adjacent to the library) for a lively and entertaining evening.

Second Saturday Cinema

Saturday, June 8 - 1:30 p.m.

Join us for a showing of Vincent Minnelli’s 1950 film “Father of the Bride”, starring Spencer Tracy, Joan Bennett and Elizabeth Taylor. A father of a young woman deals with the emotional pain of her getting married, and the financial and organizational pain of arranging her wedding.

Friends of the Library

Tuesday, May 14 - 7:00 p.m.

All meetings are open to the public.

Free Computer Classes

Monday, June 17

2:30 p.m. - What’s So Great About Windows 8. Learn the basics of the latest Microsoft operating system. This class will emphasize Windows 8 versus previous Microsoft operating systems.

7:00 p.m. - Introduction to PowerPoint (2010). Learn what a PowerPoint presentation is and how to create one. Learn how to add graphics, music and photos. Learn how to share your presentation on the web and more!

Tuesday Night Movie

Tuesday, June 18 - 6:30 p.m.

Join us for a free showing of the award winning film Argo starring Ben Affleck, Bryan Cranston and Alan Arkin. Directed by Ben Affleck and based on real events, the movie chronicles the life-or-death covert operation to rescue six Americans, which unfolded behind the scenes of the Iran hostage crisis. Argo is rated R for language and some violent images. 

Free Computer Classes

Wednesday, June 19

1:30 p.m. - Introduction to Computers. Learn the basics about the hardware and operating system of a computer. This is a great class for those new to computers and an excellent refresher course for all others.

3:00 p.m. - All You Need to Know About Email. Learn how to send, reply and forward email. Also learn about receiving and sending attachments. You do not need to own a computer to have an email account. These classes are conducted in a lecture format.

Registration is suggested for all computer classes.

Adult Summer Reading Program

June 24

Registration begins for the Adult summer reading program.

Wethersfield Library Board

Tuesday, June 25 - 7:00 p.m.

All meetings of the Board are open to the public.

Time to Talk (7:00 p.m.) and Advanced Conversation (6:30 p.m.), The programs conclude for the summer on Tuesday May 14.

Time to Talk

Every Tuesday
7:00 p.m.

Adult English language learners are invited to come develop conversation and speaking skills in a warm, friendly environment.  Carol Schulman, a retired ESL Wethersfield teacher leads the discussion group.  This program is free and open to the public. Registration is not required.

Advanced Conversation

Every Tuesday
6:30 p.m.

Adults who speak English as a second language are invited to come develop conversation and speaking skills in a warm, friendly environment. This program is free and open to the public. Registration is not required.