Name: Poetry Appreciation Club
Start: 2026-07-21T18:30:00-04:00
Location: Hagaman Memorial Library

Hagaman Memorial Library

Bring your love of poetry! July Poet: Mercy Otis Warren

Local Event: Poetry Appreciation Club

New Haven County

Ellyn Santiago

Hartford Metropolitan Area

East Haven

Connecticut

Poetry Appreciation Club

Bring your love of poetry! July Poet: Mercy Otis Warren

Learn about gardening, pollinators, and more during our Grow Your Garden program this summer at the Hagaman Library!
July 7th - Learn Gardening Basics and set up a planter in the library to track plant growth for the rest of the month!
July 14th - Create a mini-terrarium in a mason jar!
July 21st - Library Beautification Day! Help us improve and expand our library’s garden!
July 28th - Craft items that help support our local pollinators!

Open to all kids, tweens, and teens! Registration is encouraged - email Miss Caitlin, our Youth Services Librarian, at <a href="mailto:criccitelli@biblio.org" target="_blank">criccitelli@biblio.org</a> or Miss Emily, our Teen Services Librarian, at <a href="mailto:ekalotai@hagamanlibrary.org" target="_blank">ekalotai@hagamanlibrary.org</a> to learn more and sign-up! 

This project is made possible in part by the Institute of Museum 
and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and 
Technology Act, administered by Connecticut State Library.

Local Event: Grow Your Garden 🌹Tuesdays in July

Grow Your Garden 🌹Tuesdays in July

Learn about gardening, pollinators, and more during our Grow Your Garden program this summer at the Hagaman Library!
July 7th -...

Join us for a&nbsp;look at Revolutionary War stamps. No need to sign up. Drop-ins welcome!

Local Event: Stamp Club

Stamp Club

Join us for a look at Revolutionary War stamps. No need to sign up. Drop-ins welcome!

Join us for "Out of the Shadows: The Story of William Lee, Enslaved Valet to President General Washington," a one-person play and an&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://america250.org/about-america250/a250-leadership/&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;usd=2&amp;usg=AOvVaw30x4NfXl1Z7CDP0D0gyAnO" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">America250</a> Historical Presentation,&nbsp;brought to you by <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://cthumanities.org/&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;usd=2&amp;usg=AOvVaw2jHZNBKe042WwoaykXfgxy" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">CT Humanities</a>. The play is performed by Andre Keitt.&nbsp;
Andre has been an arts education specialist and storyteller for nearly thirty years. &nbsp;He has presented programs at schools, libraries and museums, as well as on radio and television. He holds a BA in English from South Carolina State University. &nbsp;He currently serves as <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://journeywriters.org/about-us&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;usd=2&amp;usg=AOvVaw0qIkb0qMWtZrHuev0mB6ZD" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Journey Writers' </a>Artistic Director.
Founded in 1974, Connecticut Humanities (CTH) is an independent, non-profit affiliate of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://cthumanities.org/our-story/founding-legislation/&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;usd=2&amp;usg=AOvVaw1Td2ZYPRrxlSp0NsB4XE_C" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">National Endowment for the Humanities</a>. CTH connects people to the humanities through grants, programs, and collaboration with other organizations. CTH is supported by state and federal matching funds, community foundations, and gifts from private sources.
RSVP Today for this Exclusive America250 Event: Please email Cynthia, Hagaman Library’s Community Services Librarian, directly at <a href="mailto:cgwiazda@hagamanlibrary.org" target="_blank">cgwiazda@hagamanlibrary.org</a>.

Local Event: Out of the Shadows: The Story of William Lee, Enslaved Valet to  President General Washington

Out of the Shadows: The Story of William Lee,...

Join us for "Out of the Shadows: The Story of William Lee, Enslaved Valet to President General Washington," a one-person play...

Out of the Shadows: The Story of William Lee, Enslaved Valet to  President General Washington

Radici at the Stand

Join us for a fun night of art! CT artist, Hillary Hany, will be guiding attendees through how to paint a beautiful canvas.
Whether you're a seasoned painter or picking up a brush for the first time, this relaxed, welcoming event is the perfect way to unwind and express yourself. This event is open to all! We're excited to now host this event at a new location, Branford's newest hotspot, Radici at the Stand!
🗓 Date: July 23
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
💲 Cost: Just $15 per person
All materials, appetizers, and pizza will be provided—just bring your creativity! The featured design is of a beautiful tree in a meadow!
📍 NEW Location:
Radici at the Stand
196 S Montowese St
Branford, CT 06405
Grab a friend or come solo and meet new people while enjoying a laid-back night of painting and fun. Spots are limited, so be sure to reserve yours today!

Local Event: Root Center Paint night at Radici at the Stand

Branford

Root Center Paint night at Radici at the Stand

Join us for a fun night of art! CT artist, Hillary Hany, will be guiding attendees through how to paint a beautiful...

Milford Public Library

Okay it is that time in your life to consider Retirement -Yikes! – if I do retire, am I eligible for Medicare and how do I transition without any gaps in my healthcare coverage? 
On July27, 2026, from 3:00-4:00 pm, the Milford Library will be holding an Educational Medicare Seminar entitled “Retiring? What About Medicare?&nbsp;Susan Stokes, a licensed and certified Medicare Broker who resides in Milford, will be giving you the tools to facilitate an easy transition into Medicare.&nbsp; After describing eligibility rules, a simple roadmap as to the steps necessary will be presented.
Let us take the worry out of your decision-making process.
 Please join us!
Questions? Contact Ms. Stokes at 203-710-7686 or <a href="https://about:blank" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">skstokes26@gmail.com</a>
 We Educate, We Listen, We Care.We are the agency with a Heart
Disclaimer: We do not offer every plan in your area. Currently we represent 8 organizations which have 66 Medicare products in your area. You may contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program for help with plan choices.

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Read &amp; discuss classic novels. July Book: On the Road by Jack Kerouac

Local Event: Classics Book Club

Classics Book Club

Read & discuss classic novels. July Book: On the Road by Jack Kerouac

Do you love board games? We do, too! Bring your friends (or make new ones while you’re here) &amp; stop in to play some games. Bring your favorite games to play, or try some of ours. No need to sign up, drop-ins welcome!

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Game Night

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