Come celebrate the end of summer reading at the David M. Hunt Library on August 20th at 3:30pm! Meet Rare and Remarkable animals from White Memorial Conservation Center, play games, and snack on pizza at our annual End of Summer Reading Bash. This event is free and open to the public.
David M. Hunt Library
63 Main Street
Falls Village, CT 06031
End of Summer Reading Bash with White Memorial Conservation Center
The David M. Hunt Library and the Falls Village Recreation Committee are excited to offer a summer concert series on the lawn of the David M. Hunt Library. On August 8th at 6:00pm the library will host a Community Open Mic!
Bring chairs or a blanket, a picnic, and snacks as you join us for an evening of great music, talent, and fun! This event is free and open to the public.
David M. Hunt Library
63 Main Street
Falls Village, CT 06031
We’re bringing the dig to the David M. Hut Library! Experience paleontology for yourself at our mini fossil dig with REAL fossils to find and identify on August 7th at 3:30pm. Participants will “dig” through sand, rocks, and shells for micro- and small fossils namely from the mid-Cenozoic era, and work to identify what animal they belonged to while learning more about early life on our planet. Let’s get digging! This event is free and open to the public.
David M. Hunt Library
63 Main Street
Falls Village, CT 06031
Happy National Mahjong Day! Level up your game skills at the David M. Hunt Library this summer with our Learn to Play Fridays. Every Friday this summer we’ll be teaching and playing all kinds of old-school, screen-free games. Stop by on August 1st to learn Mahjong on National Mahjong Day. Let the games begin! This event is free and open to the public.
David M. Hunt Library
63 Main Street
Falls VIllage, CT 06031
Learn the basics of keeping up with your bike at this beginner bike maintenance workshop with Berkshire Bike and Board on August 5th at 2:00pm! Participants will learn how to keep their chain clean, change a flat, and go through a pre-ride checklist to keep their bikes safe and in working order.
Demo bikes will be available for practice but you can also bring your own. Ages 7+ recommended. Please register for this event online or contact the library.
David M. Hunt Library
63 Main Street
Falls Village, CT 06031
Beginner Bike Maintenance Workshop with Berkshire Bike and Board
2:00-4:00 PM
Free
Beginners and seasoned stitchers alike are invited to visit the Makerspace for our new summer Crochet Club with guest coach Missy Stevens! Bring a project you’ve been working on or the supplies to start a new one- you can borrow yarn and hooks from the Makerspace, too! Learn to crochet, get help with a project, or just enjoy a relaxing afternoon with fellow stitchers at this fun event.
Missy Stevens is a maker and studio artist who uses thread, fabric, and clay to create unique pieces inspired by her connection to the natural world. After learning how to sew as a child, Missy has since explored many forms of textile art including weaving, embroidery, crochet, and the punch needle embroidery technique she uses to create richly colored thread paintings with densely stitched loops of sewing thread. Her work has been shown across the country and has been featured in many books and magazines.
Ages 18+
Registration Required
Participants must have a signed GML Makerspace waiver on file. Please arrive a few minutes early to complete this paperwork if this is your first Makerspace program.
Gunn Memorial Library
5 Wykeham Rd
Washington, CT 06793
https://www.gunnlibrary.org/calendar/crochet-club-with-missy-stevens-2/
2:00-3:30 PM
Free
The Gunn Museum and Makerspace present a series of craft workshops inspired by artifacts from the Museum’s collections.
We’re crafting with wax seals at this month’s workshop! Learn about the history of these items, see some examples from the Museum’s collections, and create seals with your initials using a custom die carved on the Makerspace CNC machine! When you register, please let us know which letter you’d like on your seal.
Ages 18+
Registration Required
All participants must have a signed GML Makerspace waiver on file. Please arrive a few minutes early to complete this paperwork if this is your first Makerspace program.
Gunn Memorial Library
5 Wykeham Rd
Washington, CT 06793
https://www.gunnlibrary.org/calendar/crafting-history-wax-seals/
10:00-11:30 PM
Free
The 3D Printer is August’s Maker Machine of the Month! See what this machine can do and customize a trinket box for printing in this beginner-friendly workshop. You’ll learn how the 3D printer works, see some samples, and discover the basics of the 3D modeling software Tinkercad. Please note that since 3D printing can take a long time, all items will be printed after the workshop and may be picked up from the library at a later date.
Ages 18+
Registration Required
All participants must have a signed GML Makerspace waiver on file. Please arrive a few minutes early to complete this paperwork if this is your first Makerspace program.
Gunn Memorial Library
5 Wykeham Rd
Washington, T 06793
https://www.gunnlibrary.org/calendar/adult-workshop-3d-printed-boxes/
3:30-4:30 PM
Free
The 3D Printer is August’s Maker Machine of the Month! See what this machine can do and customize a trinket box for printing in this beginner-friendly workshop. You’ll learn how the 3D printer works, see some samples, and discover the basics of the 3D modeling software Tinkercad. Please note that since 3D printing can take a long time, all items will be printed after the workshop and may be picked up from the library at a later date.
Grades 4-5
Registration Required
All participants must have a signed GML Makerspace waiver on file. Please arrive a few minutes early to complete this paperwork if this is your first Makerspace program.
Gunn Memorial Library
5 Wykeham Rd
Washington, CT 06793
12:00-2:00 PM
Free
It’s a special Makerspace Open Hours session just for kids and families! Watch the 3D printer in action, build with Legos, play with robots, try one of our Monthly Makes kits, or bring your imaginative ideas to life using any of the supplies from the craft wall! On August 19, we’ll also be demonstrating the CNC machine and cutting customized wooden bookmarks.
Ages 5+ with a caregiver.
Registration Encouraged.
All participants must have a signed GML Makerspace waiver on file. Please arrive a few minutes early to complete this paperwork if this is your first Makerspace program.
Gunn Memorial Library
5 Wykeham Rd
Washington, CT 06793
https://www.gunnlibrary.org/calendar/kids-crafternoon-in-the-makerspace-2/
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