Between the Stacks: an intimate night of music at the Beekley Library
February 28: Charlie Roman.
With over 15 years of experience performing at venues including 54 Below, The Rainbow Room, and Lincoln Center, Charlie has become a sought-after performer. His deep roots in the NYC music community and his passion for performance and vintage style have made him one of the go-to names in New York gypsy jazz.
All concerts begin at 7:30 p.m., with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. Beer, wine, coffee, tea, soda, and water are available for a suggested donation. Artists will bring merchandise for sale; all merchandise sales go directly to the artist. Ticket prices for the 2026 season are: $35 advance admission (bought online or at the library prior to the concert) $40/door
Season Pass: $120 ($5/ticket discount on advance price, $10/discount on door price!)
March 28, 2026: Pamela Means
April 25, 2026: Leslie Mendelson
Licia & Mason Beekley Community Library
10 Central Ave.
New Hartford, CT 06057
https://www.beekleylibrary.org/concerts.html
Crafting History: Family Crests and Surnames | March 17, 2:00-3:30pm
FREE
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 the history of surnames and family crests, see examples of crests from the museum’s collections, and stitch your own monogrammed bookmark using the Makerspace’s embroidery machine!
Ages 18+.
Registration Required.
Gunn Memorial Library
5 Wykeham Rd
Washington, CT 06793
2026-03-17
https://www.gunnlibrary.org/calendar/crafting-history-family-crests-and-surnames/
Sew a Keychain: A Workshop for Adults | March 21, 10:00-11:30am
FREE
Use March’s Maker Machine of the Month to sew your own keychains at this beginner-friendly workshop. You’ll practice threading a sewing machine, sewing with an accurate seam allowance, and working with decorative stitches as you complete your project. Ages 18+.
Registration Required.
Gunn Memorial Library
5 Wykeham Rd
Washington, CT 06793
https://www.gunnlibrary.org/calendar/sew-a-keychain-adults/
Saturday Stitchers Club | March 14, 12:00-2:00pm
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 06793
https://www.gunnlibrary.org/calendar/march-saturday-stitchers-club/
Sew a Keychain: A Workshop for Grades 4-5 |
10:00-11:30am
FREE
Young makers will use March’s Maker Machine of the Month to sew their own keychains at this beginner-friendly workshop. Participants will practice threading a sewing machine, sewing with an accurate seam allowance, and working with decorative stitches as they complete their project. Grades 4-5. Registration Required.
Gunn Memorial Library
5 Wykeham Rd
Washington, CT 06793
https://www.gunnlibrary.org/calendar/sew-a-keychain-grades-4-5/
FREE
Sewing 101: Quilted Tote Bags | Part 3, March 19, 10:00-11:30am
March is National Quilting Month, and it’s the perfect time to grow your sewing skills! In this beginner-friendly three part workshop, you’ll practice the basics of machine sewing as you use the quilt as you go technique to create your own tote bag. We’ll cover working with fusible fleece, sewing straight seams with an accurate seam allowance, trimming your work, creating French seams and boxed corners, and applying binding. All levels are welcome!
All supplies, including fabric and sewing machines, will be provided. If you’d like to bring your own fabric, please reach out to the Makerspace Specialist at create@gunnlibrary.org for more information.
Please note that this is a three part workshop. Participants must attend all three sessions.
Ages 18+.
Registration Required.
Gunn Memorial Library
5 Wykeham Rd
Washington, CT 06793
https://www.gunnlibrary.org/calendar/sewing-101-quilted-tote-bags-week-3/
Sewing 101: Quilted Tote Bags | Part 2, March 12, 10:00-11:30am
March is National Quilting Month, and it’s the perfect time to grow your sewing skills! In this beginner-friendly three part workshop, you’ll practice the basics of machine sewing as you use the quilt as you go technique to create your own tote bag. We’ll cover working with fusible fleece, sewing straight seams with an accurate seam allowance, trimming your work, creating French seams and boxed corners, and applying binding. All levels are welcome!
All supplies, including fabric and sewing machines, will be provided. If you’d like to bring your own fabric, please reach out to the Makerspace Specialist at create@gunnlibrary.org for more information.
Please note that this is a three part workshop. Participants must attend all three sessions.
Ages 18+. Registration Required.
Gunn Memorial Library
5 Wykeham Rd
Washington, CT 06793
https://www.gunnlibrary.org/calendar/sewing-101-quilted-tote-bags-week-2/
Sewing 101: Quilted Tote Bags | Part 1, March 5,10:00-11:30am
FREE
March is National Quilting Month, and it’s the perfect time to grow your sewing skills! In this beginner-friendly three part workshop, you’ll practice the basics of machine sewing as you use the quilt as you go technique to create your own tote bag. We’ll cover working with fusible fleece, sewing straight seams with an accurate seam allowance, trimming your work, creating French seams and boxed corners, and applying binding. All levels are welcome!
All supplies, including fabric and sewing machines, will be provided. If you’d like to bring your own fabric, please reach out to the Makerspace Specialist at create@gunnlibrary.org for more information.
Please note that this is a three part workshop. Participants must attend all three sessions.
Ages 18+
Registration Required: https://www.gunnlibrary.org/calendar/sewing-101-quilted-tote-bags/
Gunn Memorial Library
5 Wykeham Rd
Washington, CT 06793
https://www.gunnlibrary.org/calendar/sewing-101-quilted-tote-bags/
View an intimate curation of black and white photography featuring works by Francesco Scavullo, Richard Avedon, Ian David Baker and more. A selection of fashion forward rare and first edition books will also be on view and available for purchase.
Warm up “in the bedroom” with us. On view through March 15th, 2026.
For details email us at hithere@peggymercury.com and follow us on IG @itspeggymercury
Peggy Mercury
9 Maple Street, Unit 2
Kent, CT 06757
The 101 Sourdough Bread class includes- 3 hours of hands on instruction, you will learn all aspects of the process. Making and maintaining Starter, making dough, portioning dough, shaping dough, and baking a bread! You will go home with starter, 1 bread to bake yourself the following day. Tools you will receive with the class- 1 Basket that can hold up to 1kg of dough, a linen to line the dough, glass jar with starter, bowl scraper, 1 Recipe for country sourdough. Available for purchase on site or ahead of time: Hand forged bread lame and razors, cast iron dutch oven, scale, Flours used in recipe.
All of our classes take place in New Milford at a commercial kitchen – location is provided once tickets are purchased for the upcoming event.
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