3:00-4:00 PM
FREE
Sharpen your French conversation skills and connect with interesting international people at the Gunn. If you are an intermediate or fluent speaker, join us for a monthly hour of French conversation at Gunn Memorial Library.
Each session, participants will read articles from French magazines that cover cultural topics and current events. Guided discussions encourage stimulating and meaningful dialogue—perfect for sharpening your French and deepening your understanding of Francophone culture.
This is an excellent opportunity to connect with fellow Francophiles from diverse cultural backgrounds, exchange ideas, and celebrate the beauty of the French language in a warm, welcoming environment.
Registration is required
Gunn Memorial Library
5 Wykeham Rd
Washington, CT 067933
https://www.gunnlibrary.org/calendar/french-club-for-adults-may/
FREE
11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Litchfield County in the American Revolution with Peter Vermilyea Lecture
As part of the Gunn Memorial Library and Museum’s America’s 250th Anniversary Series, the Library & Museum and the Hickory Stick Bookshop present a lecture with historian Peter Vermilyea.
Historian and author Peter Vermilyea will speak on his new book, “Litchfield County in the American Revolution”. In this illustrated and thought-provoking talk, Vermilyea examines the American Revolution through the experiences of Loyalists living in Litchfield County, Connecticut. By tracing the lives of two well-known figures alongside lesser-known, often forgotten individuals, the presentation reveals the personal dilemmas, divided loyalties, and local consequences of the Revolutionary War.
Registration is required: https://www.gunnlibrary.org/calendar/litchfield-county-in-the-american-revolution-with-peter-vermilyea-lecture/
Gunn Memorial Library
5 Wykeham Rd
Washington, CT 06793
https://www.gunnlibrary.org/calendar/litchfield-county-in-the-american-revolution-with-peter-vermilyea-lecture/
FREE
2:00-3:30 PM
The Gunn Museum and Makerspace present a series of craft workshops inspired by artifacts from the Museum’s collections.
At this month’s workshop, you’ll discover highlights from the museum’s collection of vintage toys, create artwork to customize a 3D printed spinning top, and try your hand at spin art!
Ages 18+
Registration Required
Gunn Memorial Library
5 Wykeham Rd
Washington, CT 06793
5/19/26
https://www.gunnlibrary.org/calendar/crafting-history-vintage-toys/
Free
10:00-11:30 AM
Create your own decorative bookend using May’s Maker Machine of the Month! You’ll learn how to transform a 2D image into a 3D design using the Tinkercad program, and we’ll also cover how to prepare your files for 3D printing using the Cura software. Projects will be printed after the workshop and may be picked up from the library at a later date.
Ages 18+
Registration Required
Gunn Memorial Library
5 Wykeham Rd
Washington, CT 06793
5/16/26
https://www.gunnlibrary.org/calendar/3d-printed-bookends-adults/
2:00-4:00 PM
FREE
Beginners and seasoned stitchers alike are invited to visit the Makerspace for this month’s Crochet Club! 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.
Ages 18+
Registration Encouraged
Gunn Memorial Library
5 Wykeham Rd
Washington, CT
5/15/26
https://www.gunnlibrary.org/calendar/may-crochet-club/
Free
12:00-2:00 PM
Do you knit, crochet, embroider, or do needlepoint, cross stitch, punch needle or other hand sewing projects? Meet other stitchers and enjoy a casual afternoon of crafting and conversation at this new monthly meetup in the Makerspace! All levels are welcome. Bring your own project or start something new using supplies from the Makerspace’s Craft Wall.
Ages 18+
Registration Encouraged
Gunn Memorial Library
5 Wykeham Rd
Washington, CT
5/9/26
https://www.gunnlibrary.org/calendar/may-saturday-stitchers-club/
Young makers will create their own decorative bookend using May’s Maker Machine of the Month in this workshop! Makers will learn how to transform a 2D image into a 3D design using the Tinkercad program, and we’ll also cover how to prepare files for 3D printing using the Cura software. Projects will be printed after the workshop and may be picked up from the library at a later date.
Grades 4-5
Registration Required
Gunn Memorial Library
5 Wykeham Rd
Washington, CT 06793
5/9/26
https://www.gunnlibrary.org/calendar/3d-printed-bookends-grades-4-5/
FREE
5:30-7:00 PM
It’s an Open Hours session just for tweens and teens! Visit the Makerspace on the first Tuesday of the month to hang out with friends and make something cool. Create buttons, make jewelry, knit, crochet, draw, paint, build with Legos, construct something with cardboard, or design a file to print on the 3D printer! Each month will also feature a special project with one of the high tech maker machines. This month, we’re designing 3D printed bookmarks!
Grades 6-12
Registration Encouraged
Gunn Memorial Library
5 Wykeham Rd
Washington, CT
5/5/26
https://www.gunnlibrary.org/calendar/teen-craft-night-7/
FREE
2:00-2:00 PM
It’s a special Makerspace Open Hours session for kids and families! Watch the 3D printer in action, build with Legos, play with robots, or bring imaginative ideas to life using any of the supplies from the craft wall and cardboard collection! Each month will also feature a special craft showcasing the Maker Machine of the Month. This month, we’re making 3D printed bookmarks!
Ages 5+ with an adult.
Registration Encouraged.
Gunn memorial Library
5 Wykeham Rd
Washington, CT
5/5/26
https://www.gunnlibrary.org/calendar/kids-crafternoon-in-the-makerspace-10/
AMERICA250
Life, Liberty & The Pursuit of a Living
In 2026, American Mural Project observes the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This multi-part program explores how work has shaped our national consciousness and Connecticut communities across history through personal storytelling workshops, live performance, film screenings, exhibits, and lectures. Together, these programs engage participants in remembering pivotal events, amplifying personal stories, and sparking dialogue about how labor continues to shape American culture and civic life today.
Women of the American Revolution
Sunday, April 26 | 1–3pm
HISTORY TALK
Historian Hamish Lutris presents a fascinating illustrated talk on some of the women who played significant and often-hidden roles in the American Revolution.
Sponsored by Brooks-Green Woods Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.
American Mural Project
90 Whiting Street
Winsted, CT 06098
4/26/26
https://www.americanmuralproject.org/america-250
