Winter Storytime (Thurs.)
2026-02-26 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-03-05 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-03-12 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-03-19 10:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | Harwinton Public Library, 80 Bentley Drive, Harwinton, CT, 06791, United States
Come join Mrs. Molly for storytime! Read a story, sing some songs, and do some fingerplays. At the end of each session there will be a craft, yoga, scarf play, or bubbles!
Please register. Ages 0-5.
Registering for one Tuesday Winter Storytime will register you for all Tuesday Winter Storytimes!

Valentine's Coloring Contest Ends
2026-02-28
The coloring pages will be released here as pdfs, and as physical copies at the library beginning February 1st. Return by the 28th to compete in your age category for a prize!
PDF Links:
Ages 0-5
Ages 6-10
Ages 11-17
Adults

Meet Your Monger: A Guided Tour of New England Cheeses
2026-02-28 11:00
Join Cheesemonger Kate Redin of the New Curds on the Block cheese shop in Oakville for a journey to a demystify and democratize one of the world’s oldest, simplest, and most nutritious foods: CHEESE! Come for a taste of Connecticut’s dairy history and get tips from a professional cheesemonger on selecting, storing, and serving cheese for your meals and gatherings. Samples will be served!
This free program is for ages 12 and up. Space is limited. Please register.
Sponsored by the Harwinton Library Friends – Thank You!

Chess Club
2026-03-02 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-03-09 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-03-16 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-03-23 18:30 - 19:30
Join out weekly chess club. All ages are welcome.

Library Board Meeting
2026-03-02 19:00 - 20:00
Monthly Meeting

Winter Storytime (Tues.)
2026-03-03 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-03-10 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-03-17 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-03-24 10:00 - 10:30

Meditation
2026-03-04 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-03-11 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-03-18 15:30 - 16:30
Weekly Meditation Group. All are welcome!

Artist's Reception
2026-03-06 16:00 - 18:00
Please join us at a reception for our March/April featured artist, Andrea Fitzpatrick. Meet the artist and enjoy some light refreshments while you view the show. All are welcome. Andrea’s work will be on display through the end of April.

Find O'Bookery the Leprechaun
2026-03-09 - 2026-03-17
Find O’Bookery the Leprechaun from March 9th – 17th in our children’s section. Tell the librarian where he is and receive your prize!
For all teens and kids.

Harwinton Library Friends
2026-03-09 17:00 - 18:00
Monthly meeting of the Harwinton Library Friends. New members always welcome. Join us!

Homeschool Storytime
2026-03-11 14:00 - 15:00
One of our local homeschooling mom’s, Andrea Fitzpatrick, is providing a homeschooler storytime for homeschoolers in the area! All are welcome, of course, whether they are homeschooled or not!
This storytime series will be for slightly older kids than the normal story times that Mrs. Molly provides! This is a great opportunity for kids who still love being read to!
Ages 6-10 years old.
Parents must attend with their kids.
No need to register.
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Teen Shamrock Night
2026-03-11 18:00 - 19:00
Make a Leprechaun trap and play some Saint Patrick Day style games. Win some prizes and hang out with your friends in this super fun program!
Please register. Ages 11+.

Afternoon Book Discussion
2026-03-12 14:00 - 15:00
This month’s selection is: The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein. The Art of Racing in the Rain is a 2008 novel by Garth Stein, narrated by a dog named Enzo who has a nearly human soul and uses car racing as a metaphor to understand life, love, and loss alongside his owner, race car driver Denny Swift, as they navigate family tragedy and a custody battle. The book explores themes of loyalty, perseverance, and the human condition through Enzo’s unique, philosophical perspective, becoming a New York Times bestseller.

Seed Starting Workshop
2026-03-14 10:00 - 11:00
Starting your own seeds is an easy and fun way to save money and grow what you want, not just what is available at the nursery. Join us for a hands on workshop that will give you the information you need to start your own seeds. Spring is here!

Family Pizza Party (snow date)
2026-03-14 12:00 - 13:30
*Please register using your family name and # of people in your party (Ex. Smith 3)*
My Productions CT is coming to the library to help us make pizzas! Come to the library for lunch and bring the family! Pick whatever toppings you choose and while it cooks, play some fun pizza related games.
All families welcome! Please register. Space is limited.

Evening Book Discussion
2026-03-16 18:00 - 19:00
This month’s selection is Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro. Here is the story of Klara, an Artificial Friend with outstanding observational qualities, who, from her place in the store, watches carefully the behavior of those who come in to browse, and of those who pass on the street outside. She remains hopeful that a customer will soon choose her. Klara and the Sun is a thrilling book that offers a look at our changing world through the eyes of an unforgettable narrator, and one that explores the fundamental question: what does it mean to love?

Learn Video Production
2026-03-18 18:00 - 19:00
Did you know that Western CT Community Television offers free production training and equipment loans? They can teach you how to create your own television show to be cablecast on channel 192. What a great way to promote your cause, organization, or event! Join us at this free program to learn more and get a hands-on introduction to some of the equipment. Please register.

Craft & Chat
2026-03-20 15:00 - 17:00
We have a special event this month! One of our co-hosts, Gail, has agreed to share the art of zentangle with us! If you are interested, please let us know by registering. Others are welcome to work on their own projects.

Learn About the Axolotl - PROGRAM FULL
2026-03-21 11:00 - 12:00
This is a program for the whole family! Come see some real Axolotl’s and learn all about them in this incredible program!
Axolotl’s are not native to our area, but they have become very popular for their goofy appearance and are now a hallmark of the younger generations.
Please register. For all ages.
