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On Thursday, November 20th at 7 pm Project Sage will present “Digital Safety for Youth: What Parents Should Be Talking About” at the David M. Hunt Library.

Stranger danger is nothing new – but online gaming and social media have brought strangers into the home in the guise of peers and friends. With platforms changing constantly and new apps appearing every day, how can adults keep their kids safe from online exploitation? This interactive, 90-minute workshop designed for parents and caregivers of teens and tweens provides a foundation for talking with youth about online safety, including online stranger danger, cyberbullying, artificial intelligence, and more. This will be a safe space for adult participants to practice having the often uncomfortable conversations that can make all the difference in the life of a child who has been targeted for exploitation. This program is free and open to the public.

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

“Digital Safety for Youth: What Parents Should Be Talking About”

David M. Hunt Library is proud to present FACE TIME, an exhibition of collage, found objects and photographic prints by Vincent Inconiglios, a New York City-based artist and resident of Falls Village. Curated from works spanning over fifty years, the show features collage, faces, masks and “friends” alongside photographic prints of “artifacts,” street-found objects uncannily resembling masks or faces, human and animal—an evocative exploration of how art lives in the overlooked and every day. FACE TIME invites viewers to reconsider the spirit found in the mundane, celebrating accidental beauty and the human impulse to find emotional meaning in pattern and artistic form.

A public reception for the artist will take place on Saturday, October 25 from 5PM to 7PM. Guests are encouraged to wear masks if they want to. Refreshments will be served. On Thursday, November 13 at 5:30PM, the artist will present an art talk and slideshow offering deeper insight into his creative process and the thematic elements in his work. The show will run from Saturday October 25 through Friday November 21. These events are free and open to the public.

Vincent Inconiglios is known for his work in abstraction and conceptualism having a career spanning decades with exhibitions in the U.S. and Europe. He studied with Richard Anuszkiewicz and was an artist-in-residence at the Dayton Art Institute before moving to Gansevoort Street in NYC’s Meatpacking District in 1969. His first solo exhibition in New York was in 1972. His work is in the collections of JPMorgan Chase, AT&T and the Norton Simon Collection as well as numerous private collections. He has exhibited in Morrison Gallery in Kent, CT and showed over 40 works in Chelsea, NYC in 2024. His public art workshop, Painting Music, is an anticipated annual event at Music Mountain in Falls Village.

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

Exhibition — Vincent Inconiglios: FACE TIME

On Tuesday, November 25th at 6 pm the David M. Hunt Library will host Dr. Nancy Bonvillain for a virtual program on Native American Rights Activism. Dr. Bonvillain will lead a discussion centering on Indigenous societies globally and their efforts to secure political, economic, and cultural rights. These include protections of their lands and resources, sovereign control of their communities, and maintenance of their languages and sacred practices.
Nancy is an anthropologist and linguist (PhD. Columbia University), who has done fieldwork with the Navajo Nation and the Akwesasne Mohawk First Nation in Canada. She has been involved for many decades with language programs at Akwesasne.

Event Location: Virtual

Native American Rights Activism with Dr. Nancy Bonvillain

Join us for the Salute to Veterans Concert on Sunday, November 2 at 3:00 PM at Terryville High School, 33 North Harwinton Avenue, Terryville, CT 06786. Everyone is invited to come together in honoring our military veterans—past and present. Enjoy an inspiring performance by the Bristol Brass and Wind Ensemble, featuring a selection of uplifting and dramatic musical pieces.

This free community concert is organized by America250 – Plymouth, CT. Donations to support the Bristol Brass and Wind Ensemble will be gratefully accepted.

Terryville High School Auditorium, 33 North Harwinton Ave, Terryville, CT 06786

America 250 Plymouth

Please join us as we welcome Susie Hoimes of MDVII Jewelry for a Vintage Couture Jewelry Trunk Show at Peggy Mercury Friday, October 10th through Sunday, October 12th.

Susie has curated a collection of spectacular one-of-a-kind pieces from the runways of Chanel, Dior, Givenchy, and Yves Saint Laurent to name a few. You will not want to miss your chance to own a piece of fashion history!

Opening reception with Susie on Friday, October 10th from 4-6 PM.

For more information email us at hithere@peggymercury.com and follow us on Instagram @itspeggymercury

Peggy Mercury
Kent Barns
9 Maple Street, Unit 2
Kent, CT 06757
http://peggymercury.com

11/06/2025
6:00-7:30 PM
FREE

Practice speaking English in a casual setting at the library. Tutors from Literacy Volunteers on the Green will be on hand to facilitate the conversation.

Registration Required.

Gunn Memorial Library
5 Wykeham Rd
Washington, CT 06793
https://www.gunnlibrary.org/calendar/esl-cafe-at-the-library-3/

10/14/2025
1:00-2:00 PM
Free

Join the Gunn Library book club in November for an insightful discussion of a classic and powerful book, Siddhartha, by Herman Hesse.

The novel tells the spiritual journey of Siddhartha, a boy from the Indian subcontinent during the time of Lord Buddha. In simple yet profound prose, Hesse conveys a powerful message for all seekers. A Brahmin boy follows his heart and undergoes various lives to understand what it means to be enlightened finally. He experiences life as a pious brahmin, a Samana, a wealthy merchant, a lover, and an ordinary ferryman, as a father. Neither a practitioner nor a devotee, neither meditating nor reciting, Siddhartha comes to blend in with the world, resonating with the rhythms of nature, bending the reader’s ear down to hear answers from the river.

Registration is required.

Copies of the book are available at the circulation desk.

Gunn Memorial Library
5 Wykeham Rd
Washington, CT 06793
https://www.gunnlibrary.org/calendar/gml-friday-book-club-siddhartha-by-herman-hesse/

11/06/2025
6:00-7:00 PM
FREE

The Gunn Memorial Library invites you to our Tree-Decorating Parties on Thursday, November 6, from 6:00 to 7:00 PM, and Thursday, November 20, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM, as we prepare for this year’s Festival of Trees, our annual holiday auction held on December 6, 2025. Whether you’re a seasoned tree decorator or simply looking to embrace the holiday spirit, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to our community while having some holiday cheer!

Join us for one or both sessions. We will create and decorate trees to feature at the Festival of Trees, a cherished tradition that brings together neighbors and friends to kick off the holiday season in support of the library.

The beautifully crafted trees from this program will be auctioned at the Festival of Trees on December 6, 2025. Your participation in the event will directly support the library, helping us provide essential services to our patrons and the surrounding community. All proceeds from the auction will ensure that we continue offering the resources and services our patrons rely on.

Participants are encouraged, but not required, to bring their unique ornaments to fashion a festive and personalized holiday tree.

Don’t miss this opportunity to get into the holiday spirit, connect with your community, and support the library! Let’s make this holiday season truly special—together!

Registration is required.

Gunn Memorial Library
5 Wykeham Rd
Washington CT 06793
https://www.gunnlibrary.org/calendar/tree-decorating-party/

11/15/2025
10:30-11:30 AM
Free

To support community well-being and holistic self-care, the Gunn Memorial Library is pleased to welcome back Jeanine Chayka, a skilled practitioner of meditation and sound healing, who will lead transformative sessions designed to relax the body, calm the mind, and restore balance to the nervous system.

Jeanine’s immersive meditations incorporate the soothing sounds of crystal and Himalayan singing bowls, drums, and other vibrational instruments, guiding participants into deep states of relaxation, healing, and renewal. These sessions aim to activate the body’s natural relaxation response, release physical tension, and foster emotional clarity.

With a deeply compassionate approach, Jeanine believes that self-care is the foundation of true healing and that every individual is deserving of peace and inner balance. Her work helps participants cultivate mindfulness, positivity, and spiritual nourishment in a safe and welcoming environment.

Experience the calming power of sound and reconnect with your inner stillness.

Jeanine Chayka is the founder of Inspired Vibrations and a certified practitioner in Sound and Vibrational Therapies. She also holds certifications in Reiki I & II and is a skilled meditation guide. Since 2020, Jeanine has led sound meditations, guided group sessions, and private retreats for individuals and organizations alike. Her work is grounded in creating customized, deeply restorative experiences that support healing, balance, and inner transformation for every participant.

Registration Required.
Event Location

Gunn Memorial Library
5 Wykeham Rd
Washington, CT 06793
Event URL

https://www.gunnlibrary.org/calendar/the-art-of-sound-meditation-2/

Marfa Stance brings their modular, season-spanning outerwear to Rentrayage at Kent Barns Saturday October 11th and Sunday October 12th from 11am to 5pm

Rentrayage
Kent Barns
6 N Main Street
Kent CT