Chess Club
2026-06-15 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-06-22 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-06-29 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Harwinton Public Library, 80 Bentley Drive, Harwinton, CT, 06791, United States
Join out weekly chess club. All ages are welcome.

Meditation
2026-06-17 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-06-24 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-07-01 15:30 - 16:30
Weekly meditation group. All are welcome

Dive Into Downloadables!
2026-06-17 18:30 - 19:30
Are you curious about the Library’s digital collection, but unsure how to get started? This free workshop will introduce you to our downloadable resources, including Libby, Hoopla, and the Palace Project. We will teach you how to create an account using your Harwinton Public Library card, then search for and borrow eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, movies, & more. Don’t miss out on all the Library has to offer! Please register.

Craft & Chat
2026-06-19 15:00 - 17:00
Join us for only monthly Craft & Chat program. Bring your own project and supplies, and craft & chat with new friends. It’s always fun to see what others are working on! Stop by anytime between 3 & 5. Registration helpful, but not required.

Paint a Toolbox with Dad
2026-06-20 10:00 - 11:30
Happy Father’s Day! Build and paint a wooden toolbox for or with dad!
This is a family craft, so parents are welcome (and deeply requested) to participate! We will also be using only washable paint to protect everyone’s clothes and our new activity room floor.
Please register. Ages 4-12.

Book Sale
2026-06-20 10:00 - 12:00
Monthly Book Sale sponsored by the Library Friends. Come browse our basement of gently use books!

Let's Talk Gardening
2026-06-22 19:00 - 20:00
The Harwinton Grows Seed Library bimonthly gardening session.

Veterans' Benefits Outreach
2026-06-25 09:30 - 12:30
A Veterans’ advocate will be available to answer general questions regarding various programs and services for Veterans and make referrals to specific agencies as needed. All Veterans are welcome regardless of branch of service or character of discharge. No registration needed.

Ink & Watercolor Class
2026-06-27 10:00 - 12:00
Presenter Nancy Roman returns to lead this 2 hour Pen & Ink with Watercolor workshop. Learn the “Line & Wash” technique, popular in book illustrations, which combines a pen and ink drawing with a watercolor overlay. Participants will practice the technique first, then complete a window box portrait working from photo inspirations. This FREE program is open to ages 12 and up. No experience is needed and all supplies will be provided. Even if you’ve never considered yourself “artistic” you will be amazed at the beautiful results Nancy can help you produce. Space is limited. Please register.
Sponsored by the Harwinton Library Friends – Thank You!

Patty the Star Scavenger Hunt Begins
2026-06-29 12:30 - 20:30
Come find Patty the Star in our children’s section and earn a prize! Every week Patty will be hiding in a new place, and every week there’s a new prize for finding Patty. Children will be allowed one prize per week.
For all kids and teens.

Summer Storytimes (Tues.)
2026-06-30 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-07-07 10:00 - 10:30
Drop-in and have fun with Mrs. Molly this summer! Read a story, sing songs, and learn! Each session has its own theme and at the end there will be either a craft, scarf play, or yoga!
No registration needed. For ages 0-5.

Summer Reading Kick-Off
2026-07-01 17:30 - 19:30
Happy 250th birthday U.S.A!!!
Come to our summer reading kick-off/birthday party!
All are welcome to drop-in between 5:30pm and 7:30pm to grab their summer reading bags and join in the fun! We will have crafts, ice cream, a scavenger hunt, and games on our front lawn! We are also having special guests from the Harwinton Historical Society bring some real artifacts that the kids can explore and touch, including a butter churn and an old clothes washing station.
No registration needed. For all ages!

Summer Storytimes (Thurs.)
2026-07-02 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-07-09 10:00 - 10:30

Library Closed
2026-07-03
Library closed for 4th of July.

Library Closed
2026-07-03
Closed for the 4th of July

Library Closed
2026-07-04
Closed for Fourth of July

Chess Club
2026-07-06 18:30 - 19:30
Join us for our weekly Chess Club.

Homeschool Storytime
2026-07-08 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.

Meditation
2026-07-08 15:30 - 16:30
Join our weekly meditation group. All are welcome!

Afternoon Book Discussion
2026-07-09 14:00 - 15:00
This month’s selection is None of This is True by Lisa Jewell. None of This Is True is a psychological thriller by Lisa Jewell about podcaster Alix Summer, who meets “birthday twin” Josie Fair and agrees to feature her story for a podcast, only for Josie to insinuate herself into Alix’s life, revealing dark secrets and creating a dangerous situation as Alix realizes Josie is not who she seems. The novel explores themes of manipulation, identity, and unreliable narration, keeping readers questioning reality as Josie’s story unfolds through Alix’s recordings and other perspectives.

Building Day
2026-07-10 10:00 - 17:00
Our activity room will be open all day for some fun building! Enjoy Legos, Lincoln Logs, Duplo’s and more! Come relax with us and enjoy hands on fun!
For all ages. No registration required.

Storytime with Moana (10am)
2026-07-11 10:00 - 11:00
Come meet Moana for a very special storytime! Register for either session and enjoy songs, a craft, and each family will be able to have a meet and greet with Moana so hugs can be shared and pictures can be taken.
Please register each child separately. Ages 1-8.

Storytime with Moana (11am)
2026-07-11 11:00 - 12:00

Film Screening: Children of Men
2026-07-13 06:00 - 20:00
Join us for a screening of Children of Men The screenplay, based on P. D. James’ 1992 novel The Children of Men, was credited to five writers, with Clive Owen making uncredited contributions. The film is set in 2027, when two decades of human infertility have left human civilization on the brink of collapse. Asylum seekers seek sanctuary in the United Kingdom, where they are subjected to detention, deportation and execution by the government. Owen plays civil servant Theo Faron, who tries to help refugee Kee (Clare-Hope Ashitey) escape the chaos. Children of Men also stars Julianne Moore, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Pam Ferris, Charlie Hunnam, and Michael Caine.
We will be discussing the book on Monday, July 20th @ 6 pm
