North Haven Memorial Library Announces October Events

From the North Haven Memorial Library:

Witches in Connecticut
Monday, October 24 at 7– 8 pm, North Haven Library, 17 Elm Street.
The harrowing story of the hanging of witches in Colonial New England continues to haunt our present-day imagination. The trials and executions of witches in Connecticut predated the more famous Salem witch panic by over 40 years. Hear the stories of some of the women and men accused, tried, and executed as witches and learn how Connecticut successfully controlled the spread of witch accusations long before Salem erupted in panic and violence. Presented by the Connecticut Historical Society. Registration recommended. 203-239-5803.

Mark Twain
Wednesday, October 26 at 7 – 8 pm, North Haven Library, 17 Elm Street.
"Of all the beautiful towns it has been my fortune to see," Samuel Clemens said on his first visit in 1868, "Hartford is the chief." Throughout his two decades of residence in the city he enjoyed a joyful family life, produced his best-read books, pursued vigorous social activities--and poked fun at local icons such as the insurance industry and the Charter Oak. Steve Courtney presents this fascinating talk on Mark Twain’s life in Hartford, CT. Registration recommended. 203-239-5803.

Used Book Sale
Friday, October 28, 10a.m. – 5p.m. and Saturday, October 29, 10a.m. – 4p.m. North Haven Memorial Library, 17 Elm St. Thousands of used books for sale: Fiction, Non-fiction, Children's. Prices start at $.25. Proceeds benefit the Friends of the Library.

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