FAIRFIELD, CT — Pequot Library will host a series of community, history, wellness and family programs in August, including two new events on its Great Lawn and continued programming tied to the nation's 250th anniversary.
Among the featured events is the inaugural Velocity in Volumes | A Literary and Automotive Art Experience, scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 1, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will feature antique automobiles, race cars, custom vehicles, classic cars and modern sports cars displayed on the library grounds.
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The library also will hold its inaugural Community Feast on the Great Lawn on Saturday, Aug. 29, from 4 to 7 p.m. Organized in coordination with 10 local organizations and nonprofits, the event invites community members to share a meal on the Great Lawn.
Pequot Library's summer Special Collections exhibition, "UNFINISHED REVOLUTION: 250 Years of Marking American Independence," remains on view through Sept. 26. The exhibition features historic speeches, photographs, diaries and souvenirs from the Centennial and Bicentennial that document celebrations of American independence in Southport and beyond.
Most library programs are free and open to the public. Recurring offerings include Mahjong 101, Genealogy Roundtable and Chess Club for children.
Celebrating the nation's 250th anniversary
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Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2 p.m.: Out of the Vault: Selections from Pequot Library's Americana Collection offers a limited number of visitors the opportunity to view rare books and manuscripts in the Special Collections Reading Room.
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Saturday, Aug. 8, 11 a.m.: A docent-led tour of UNFINISHED REVOLUTION: 250 Years of Marking American Independence. (The press release lists the date as July 4, which appears inconsistent with the August schedule.)
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Thursday, Aug. 13, 2 p.m.: Further Afield Day Trip to the Hume American Furniture Study Center includes a private tour of the collection of American furniture, clocks and wooden objects.
Community events
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Saturday, Aug. 1, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.: Velocity in Volumes | A Literary and Automotive Art Experience features vehicles from members of the Horseless Carriage Club of America, Antique Automobile Club of America, Vintage Sports Car Club of America and Connecticut Seaport Car Club.
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Saturday, Aug. 29, 4-7 p.m.: The inaugural Community Feast will be held in partnership with Trinity Church Southport, Southport Congregational Church, Wakeman Boys & Girls Club, The Southport School, Southport Fire Department, Trinity Spiritual Center, Fairfield Women's Exchange, Pequot Runners, The Sasquanaug Conservancy for Southport and the Southport Nonprofit Roundtable.
Music
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Thursday, Aug. 6, 6 p.m.: The Merwin Mountain Band will perform on the Great Lawn.
Health and wellness
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Mondays, Aug. 3, 10, 17 and 24, 9:30 a.m.: The Gold Step with Cori Adams fitness classes are open to all experience levels. Registration is required, and the cost is $35 per class.
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Thursday, Aug. 27, 11 a.m.: Qigong for Cultivating Calm within Chaos introduces participants to qigong movement and related wellness practices.
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Saturdays, Aug. 1 and 8: Pilates on the Great Lawn will be led by Jean Kaul. The cost is $25 per class.
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Mondays, Aug. 10 and 17, 10 a.m.: Monday Meanders offers guided 45-minute walks through Southport led by Adult Public Programs Manager Genevieve Swenson. Registration is limited to eight participants per walk.
Family and teen programs
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Wednesday, Aug. 12, 4 p.m.: The Teen Advisory Board meets for students in grades 6-12 interested in volunteering and helping shape teen services and programs at Pequot Library.