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9AM to 4PM on Saturday May 17th, and 9AM to 2PM on Sunday May 18th, 2025

The David M. Hunt Library in Falls Village will host its annual Homegrown Plant Sale on the weekend of May 17 and 18 from 9AM to 4PM on Saturday, and 9AM to 2PM on Sunday. Falls Village’s own growers, gardeners, and CSAs will provide a wide variety of plants, including a large selection of tomatoes, vegetables, annuals and perennials, and houseplants including potted geraniums and hanging baskets from HVRHS. Proceeds benefit the Hunt Library and HVRHS. For more information, or to donate plants and pots, call the library at 860-824-7424 or visit huntlibrary.org. David M. Hunt Library is located at 63 Main Street, Falls Village, CT 06031.

For those who want to donate plants for sale, drop off is Friday, May 16th, 2-5PM. Perennials, annuals, houseplants, decorative pots, and garden accessories are welcome. Early drop-offs may be placed by the library’s back door near the faucet. Please name label your plants.

David M. Hunt Library
63 Main Street
Falls Village, CT 06031

Hunt Homegrown Plant Sale

On Thursday, May 15th at 5 pm the David M. Hunt Library will present a screening of the film “Uprooting Addiction”, an important, locally-produced film about trauma, addiction and recovery. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. The film will be followed by a panel discussion with the film’s producer and local organizations working to address the Opioid crisis in our community.

The film is recommended for ages 12 and up. This event is sponsored by Greenwoods Counseling and the Regional Opioid Response Fund. Refreshments will be offered.

David M. Hunt Library
63 Main Street
Falls Village, CT 06031

Screening — “Uprooting Addiction”

Throughout the month of May, The David M. Hunt Library in Falls Village (CT) will host painter Ann Kraus’s captivating art exhibition I Collect Clouds. Kraus’s subject matter of skyscapes explores the intersection of memory, nature, and human emotion, inviting viewers to reflect on the connections between themselves and the environment. Initially captured in sketches or photographs before being painted, her paintings are a perfect metaphor for the evolving and changing environment that she has encountered on her travels around the globe. The paintings collected for this exhibition capture the essence of feelings evoked by a specific time and place, constantly evolving as they are buffeted by the wind, adding drama and clarity to our world at sunrise and sunset. Kraus says, “I work quickly, many times on two or more pieces at a time. Putting down the rough outlines on the canvas or paper, I move fluidly to maintain the spiritual context of the piece. As I refine the balance and overall design, I choose a palette of colors that reflect my personal interpretation and recollection. While some may be serene, others may be electrifying and chaotic.”

A reception to celebrate the opening of I Collect Clouds will be held on Saturday, May 3, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, at the library. Guests will have the chance to meet the artist, admire her work up close, and enjoy light refreshments in an elegant and welcoming atmosphere.

In addition to the opening reception, Ann Kraus will host an engaging Art Talk on Thursday, May 22, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear directly from the artist about her inspirations, techniques, and the thought-provoking themes behind her collection.

The David M. Hunt Library is honored to host I Collect Clouds as part of its commitment to supporting local artists and fostering cultural enrichment in Falls Village and the greater Northwest corner of Connecticut. Our exhibitions are all free and open to the public.

For more information about the exhibition, reception, or art talk, please contact 860-824-7424 or visit huntlibrary.org/art-wall. More about Ann Kraus and her art can be found at AnnKrausStudio.com.

David M. Hunt Library
63 Main Street
Falls Village, CT 06031

Exhibition — Ann Kraus: I Collect Clouds

Join us for our ArtWall reception honoring our newest ArtWall exhibit, Ann Kraus: I Collect Clouds, on Saturday, April 3rd from 5-7pm!

Throughout the month of May, The David M. Hunt Library in Falls Village (CT) will host painter Ann Kraus’s captivating art exhibition I Collect Clouds. Kraus’s subject matter of skyscapes explores the intersection of memory, nature, and human emotion, inviting viewers to reflect on the connections between themselves and the environment.

Initially captured in sketches or photographs before being painted, her paintings are a perfect metaphor for the evolving and changing environment that she has encountered on her travels around the globe. The paintings collected for this exhibition capture the essence of feelings evoked by a specific time and place, constantly evolving as they are buffeted by the wind, adding drama and clarity to our world at sunrise and sunset.

Kraus says, “I work quickly, many times on two or more pieces at a time. Putting down the rough outlines on the canvas or paper, I move fluidly to maintain the spiritual context of the piece. As I refine the balance and overall design, I choose a palette of colors that reflect my personal interpretation and recollection. While some may be serene, others may be electrifying and chaotic.”

A reception to celebrate the opening of I Collect Clouds will be held on Saturday, May 3, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, at the library. Guests will have the chance to meet the artist, admire her work up close, and enjoy light refreshments in an elegant and welcoming atmosphere.

In addition to the opening reception, Ann Kraus will host an engaging Art Talk on Thursday, May 22, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear directly from the artist about her inspirations, techniques, and the thought-provoking themes behind her collection.

The David M. Hunt Library is honored to host I Collect Clouds as part of its commitment to supporting local artists and fostering cultural enrichment in Falls Village and the greater Northwest corner of Connecticut. Our exhibitions are all free and open to the public.

For more information about the exhibition, reception, or art talk, please contact 860-824-7424 or visit huntlibrary.org/art-wall. More about Ann Kraus and her art can be found at AnnKrausStudio.com.

David M. Hunt Library
63 Main Street
Falls Village, CT 06031

ArtWall Reception — Ann Kraus: I Collect Clouds

Ann Kraus will host an engaging Art Talk on Thursday, May 22, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear directly from the artist about her inspirations, techniques, and the thought-provoking themes behind her collection. This event is free and open to the public.

Throughout the month of May, The David M. Hunt Library in Falls Village (CT) will host painter Ann Kraus’s captivating art exhibition I Collect Clouds. Kraus’s subject matter of skyscapes explores the intersection of memory, nature, and human emotion, inviting viewers to reflect on the connections between themselves and the environment. Initially captured in sketches or photographs before being painted, her paintings are a perfect metaphor for the evolving and changing environment that she has encountered on her travels around the globe.

The paintings collected for this exhibition capture the essence of feelings evoked by a specific time and place, constantly evolving as they are buffeted by the wind, adding drama and clarity to our world at sunrise and sunset. Kraus says, “I work quickly, many times on two or more pieces at a time. Putting down the rough outlines on the canvas or paper, I move fluidly to maintain the spiritual context of the piece. As I refine the balance and overall design, I choose a palette of colors that reflect my personal interpretation and recollection. While some may be serene, others may be electrifying and chaotic.”

A reception to celebrate the opening of I Collect Clouds will be held on Saturday, May 3, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, at the library. Guests will have the chance to meet the artist, admire her work up close, and enjoy light refreshments in an elegant and welcoming atmosphere.

The David M. Hunt Library is honored to host I Collect Clouds as part of its commitment to supporting local artists and fostering cultural enrichment in Falls Village and the greater Northwest corner of Connecticut. Our exhibitions are all free and open to the public.

For more information about the exhibition, reception, or art talk, please contact 860-824-7424 or visit huntlibrary.org/art-wall. More about Ann Kraus and her art can be found at AnnKrausStudio.com.

David M. Hunt Library
63 Main Street
Falls Village, CT 06031

ArtWall Talk — Ann Kraus: I Collect Clouds

On Friday, May 2nd at 4 pm the David M. Hunt Library and the Falls Village Equity Project will host a Banned Book Club. This month we will be discussing the book “Water for Elephants” by Sara Gruen.

Copies of the book are available at the library. This group is open to anyone high school aged and older.

David M. Hunt Library
63 Main Street
Falls Village, CT 06031

Banned Book Club — “Water for Elephants”

Join us at the David M. Hunt Library for a special Mother Goose Story Time on Mother Goose Day, May 1st, at 10:30am! We will mix songs and stories from the Mother Goose treasury before enjoying some nursery rhyme-inspired crafts and snacks. This event is free and open to the public.

David M. Hunt Library
63 Main Street
Falls Village, CT 06031

Mother Goose Story Time

We’re celebrating Space Day a day early! Join us at the David M. Hunt Library on Thursday, May 1st at 3:30pm as we celebrate all the amazing things that are part of our never-ending, ever-expanding universe in space. Make constellations with marshmallows, experience gravity as we design and launch bottle rockets, and test your space knowledge at our Space Day program. This event is free and open to the public.

David M. Hunt Library
63 Main Street
Falls Village, CT 06031

National Space Day Program — Rocket Launches and Marshmallow Constellations

The David M. Hunt Library will partner with Out in the Corner to host a LGBTQIA+ game night on Thursday, May 1st from 5:30-7 pm. Bring your own game, play one of the games provided, or just come to hang out. This program will be held monthly on the first Thursday of the month from 5:30-7 pm.

Out in the Corner is an LGBTQIA+ coalition based in Litchfield County, CT, whose mission is to provide a safe and inclusive space for the LGBTQIA+ community to come together and share resources.
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David M. Hunt Library
63 Main Street
Falls Village, CT 06031
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LGBTQIA+ Game Night with Out in the Corner

In celebration of National Scavenger Hunt Day on May 24th, the David M. Hunt Library will be throwing a Super-Sized Scavenger Hunt. Use the riddles to find all the clues in and around the library grounds. Happy searching! This program is free and open to the public.

David M. Hunt Library
63 Main Street
Falls Village, CT 06031

Super-Sized Scavenger Hunt