Mark Twain Library

Join us for a VIRTUAL&nbsp;author talk&nbsp; - a conversation that’s sure to warm your heart (and make your stomach rumble), as we delve into the legacy of cooking icon Julia Child with Smithsonian Curator and Public Historian Paula J. Johnson, author of Julia Child’s Kitchen: The Design, Tools, Stories, and Legacy of an Iconic Space.

Local Event: The Legacy of Julia Child’s Kitchen with Smithsonian Curator Paula J. Johnson 

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The Legacy of Julia Child’s Kitchen with...

Join us for a VIRTUAL author talk  - a conversation that’s sure to warm your heart (and make your stomach rumble), as we delve...

The Legacy of Julia Child’s Kitchen with Smithsonian Curator Paula J. Johnson 

Step onto the dance floor this summer for a fun and welcoming evening of ballroom dancing! Led by MTL’s own Dolly Zurzuski, this beginner-friendly series will introduce fundamental dance skills while exploring the basics of different dances each session.
This series is flexible: attend one session or join us for them all!


August 4 – Foxtrot and Swing
August 18 – Hustle and Merengue
No experience or partner is required—just bring comfortable shoes and a willingness to learn, move, and have fun.
Classes will be held outdoors on the Library’s Loggia, weather permitting.
Space is limited; please register early.

Local Event: Find Your Rhythm: Ballroom Dancing 101

Find Your Rhythm: Ballroom Dancing 101

Step onto the dance floor this summer for a fun and welcoming evening of ballroom dancing! Led by MTL’s own Dolly Zurzuski,...

Join author and cartoonist Em Sauter for a journey into hops, the seemingly magical plant that has been flavoring beer and aiding brewers for over a millennium.
We’ll learn about the history of hop, its varying aromas and flavors around the world, and see how hops are used in the brewing process.
Beer samples from Nod Hill Brewery will be served.&nbsp;Participants must be 21 or over to attend.

Local Event: Hoppy Days Are Here Again: The Role of Hops in Brewing

Hoppy Days Are Here Again: The Role of Hops in...

Join author and cartoonist Em Sauter for a journey into hops, the seemingly magical plant that has been flavoring beer and...

Hoppy Days Are Here Again: The Role of Hops in Brewing

The Allen and Helen Hermes Arts Series is pleased to present a Summer Musical Cabaret featuring The Naugatuck Valley Cabaret Singers with a special show to honor the nation’s 250th anniversary!
Under the direction of Dr. Gil Harel, a frequent MTL presenter on musical history, the singers will perform iconic songs and scenes from musicals that delve into American history and our national identity.
With choral and a cappella repertoire running the gamut from classical to contemporary, the NV Cabaret Singers specialize in preparing original arrangements, where Broadway classics (e.g., The Impossible Dream, For Good, The Wheels of a Dream) are transformed into nuanced choral fantasies!
A reception will be held after the performance.
Space is limited. Please register early.

Local Event: The Allen & Helen Hermes Arts Series presents: A Summer Cabaret Theater

The Allen & Helen Hermes Arts Series presents:...

The Allen and Helen Hermes Arts Series is pleased to present a Summer Musical Cabaret featuring The Naugatuck Valley Cabaret...

The Allen & Helen Hermes Arts Series presents: A Summer Cabaret Theater

Over 60,000 books for sale organized in 75 categories! Free admission* ($20 Early Admission Charge from 9-10am – Friday ONLY ) Free parking and refreshments are available for purchase.
Friday: 9-4 prices as marked Saturday: 10-4 prices as marked Sunday: 10-4 half price day Monday: 9-4 $10 for a box full of books
Where: The Redding Community Center, 37 Lonetown Road, Redding CT

Local Event: 65th Annual Mark Twain Library Book Fair

65th Annual Mark Twain Library Book Fair

Over 60,000 books for sale organized in 75 categories! Free admission* ($20 Early Admission Charge from 9-10am – Friday ONLY )...

Local Event: 65th Annual Mark Twain Library

65th Annual Mark Twain Library

Lisa Goldstein

Hayleigh Evans

Hartford Metropolitan Area

New York City Metropolitan Area

Wilton

Bethel

RJ Scofield

Trumbull

Alfred Branch

Fairfield

Rich Kirby

Ridgefield

Monroe

Westport

Newtown

Bridgeport

New Canaan

Join antique car clubs HCCA, AACA, VSCCA, and the CSCC, at Pequot Library for a display of literary and automotive art unlike any other. This one-of-a-kind event showcases select antique automobiles, race cars, Kustoms, and classics — from brass cars to vintage race cars and more — on the library front lawn, alongside modern sports cars in the lot.&nbsp;
Want to display your car?&nbsp;&nbsp;Space is limited, but pre-registration helps! Please Pre-Register your vehicle <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfqHAHh9TA4mmId7hR4e3SVI7mPrt74QaNh-tCuKHTAZNVV6w/viewform" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">here</a>.
<ul><li>AUTO DISPLAYS please arrive with your car between 8:30-9:30am.</li><li>FRONT LAWN spaces are available on a first come, first served basis – until we fill up with preferred spaces going to pre-war cars. &nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>PARKING LOT spaces are also available for modern and high-performance sports cars – first come, first served, also until it fills up.</li></ul>
About our car club partners The Horseless Carriage &amp; Antique Automobile Clubs of America have been preserving, restoring, and driving automotive works of art — keeping the hobby alive through community shows, car tours, and one-of-a-kind auto experiences since 1951. The Vintage Sports Car Club of America aims to preserve and exercise vintage racing cars on race tracks like Lime Rock Park in CT, and has been doing so since 1958.&nbsp; The CT Seaport Car Club was established in 2009, and represents a wonderful blend of all car ages and types, from early brass-era to high-performance post-war vehicles.

Local Event: Velocity in Volumes

Velocity in Volumes

Join antique car clubs HCCA, AACA, VSCCA, and the CSCC, at Pequot Library for a display of literary and automotive art unlike...

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Local Event: Elevated 55+ Penthouse Living in Newtown

Elevated 55+ Penthouse Living in Newtown

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Extra Pics**OPEN HOUSE** Join us this Sunday*** Sun-filled and meticulously cared for, this penthouse END UNIT...

Saugatuck Rowing and Fitness Club

First Folk Sunday is back with Suzanne Sheridan at the mic. On August 2, Sheridan will be joined by Bob Cooper on keyboards and Howard Kesten on percussion to bring you a very special tribute concert to a very special songwriter – Cheryl Wheeler. 
You may not be familiar with Cheryl, but you have probably heard her music. She is very respected as a songwriter by her peers and her songs have been <a href="https://cherylwheeler.com/albums/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">covered</a> by artists as diverse as Peter Paul and Mary, Kenny Loggins, Garth Brooks, Suzy Boggus, Melanie, Bette Midler, Kathy Mattea, and Holly Near. Suzanne Sheridan is taking this opportunity to share her love of Cheryl’s music with you.
What makes Cheryl Wheeler’s music so appealing to so many diverse audiences is her ability to make you cry one minute and laugh hysterically the next. Cheryl's songs are often emotional portraits of people, leaving you with the impression that you know the characters. You find yourself being dragged into the song rather than standing outside and observing. On her CD “Sylvia Hotel” is a song titled “But the Days and Nights Are Long.” The first line of that song is “Life is short but the days and nights are long.” She writes about New England, her neighbors, her surroundings, her time on the road, and most of all about relationships. Then she flips the coin and writes hilarious situation comedies. Suzanne will be singing the comic song "Potato" which is set to the tune of the Mexican Hat Dance. 
All First Folk Sunday concerts are at the Saugatuck Rowing Club at 521 Riverside Avenue in Westport. Doors open at noon and the music starts at 12:30. The venue is handicapped accessible and there is ample parking on the premise and across the street at 518 Riverside Avenue. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased online at the First Folk Sunday website: <a href="https://firstfolksunday.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://firstfolksunday.com</a>. For more information call Rozanne Gates at 203-984-7562.

Local Event: First Folk Sunday's Cheryl Wheeler Tribute Concert featuring Suzanne Sheridan

First Folk Sunday's Cheryl Wheeler Tribute...

First Folk Sunday is back with Suzanne Sheridan at the mic. On August 2, Sheridan will be joined by Bob Cooper on keyboards and...

First Folk Sunday's Cheryl Wheeler Tribute Concert featuring Suzanne Sheridan

Trumbull Mall

Each event will feature a mix of family-friendly entertainment, including:
<ul><li>Live performances &amp; entertainment</li><li>Special character appearances with complimentary photo opportunities</li><li>Face painters &amp; balloon artists</li><li>Hands-on craft activities for kids</li><li>Special offers from participating retailers</li></ul>
Featured Entertainment:
12:00 PM | Silly Science Show
Experience a colorful, high-energy science show filled with exciting experiments, comedy, and hands-on fun designed to spark curiosity and keep kids laughing from start to finish.
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Character Meet &amp; Greet
Meet your favorite Sister Pups and snap your own complimentary photos.

Local Event: Summer Play Days

Summer Play Days

Each event will feature a mix of family-friendly entertainment, including:
Live performances & entertainmentSpecial character...

Gemstone Farm

Get your rods and reels ready as Gemstone Farm is thrilled to host the first-ever Fishing Olympics! This is a community wide event where everyone is welcome to come, cast a line, and compete for some incredible prizes! Whether you're a seasoned angler or picking up a fishing rod for the very first time, this day is all about fun, inclusion, and supporting an amazing cause!
Gemstone’s waters are crawling with a variety of fish including bass, trout, catfish, pickerel, panfish and more! Beyond the fishing, we will have delicious food available for purchase, exciting raffles, and grand prizes! Bring the whole family for a fantastic day of community spirit!
Time &amp; Location
Aug 22, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Gemstone Farm 144 Huckleberry Hill Road Wilton, CT 06897

Local Event: Fishing Olympics: Presented by Gemstone Farm & KAZ Outdoors

Fishing Olympics: Presented by Gemstone Farm &...

Get your rods and reels ready as Gemstone Farm is thrilled to host the first-ever Fishing Olympics! This is a community wide...

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65th Annual Mark Twain Library Book Fair

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65th Annual Mark Twain Library

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37 Lonetown Rd, Redding, CT

65th Annual Mark Twain Library Book Fair

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10:00 AM

37 Lonetown Rd, Redding, CT

65th Annual Mark Twain Library Book Fair

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Velocity in Volumes

Elevated 55+ Penthouse Living in Newtown

First Folk Sunday's Cheryl Wheeler Tribute Concert featuring Suzanne Sheridan

Summer Play Days

Fishing Olympics: Presented by Gemstone Farm & KAZ Outdoors