We’re springing into April with so many great programs for kids, teens & adults, we can’t fit them all here! Check our Event Calendar for the full list of programs coming up this month.
Movie Matinees
- Tuesday April 4: Mrs. Harris Goes To Paris (2022)
- Tuesday April 18: Sherlock Holmes (2009)
Join us for a movie on the big screen! No registration is required and movies begin at 1pm.
This Business of Fighting: A Human Face on WWII
Tuesday, April 4, 2023, 6:30 – 8:00pm
Equipped with a Ph.D. in history from Yale and a lifetime of storytelling experience, Arnie Pritchard paints a picture of his father’s WWII experience. Registration is required.
Upcycled T-shirt Party
Wednesday, April 5, 2023, 10:30am – 12:00pm
Reduce, reuse, and recycle your old t-shirts! We’ll provide a variety of sewing and no-sew projects for you to breathe new life into old t-shirts. Bring a t-shirt from home or use a thrifted t-shirt provided by the Library. Registration is required for this adult program.
Wags & Tales (Grades K-3)
Gromit, a Newtown-Strong Therapy Dog will be available to be read to by independent readers in grades K-3. Reading aloud in a relaxed environment is a confidence booster to all readers. 15 minute visits will be available, please register and come with a preselected book to read to Gromit. Registration is required for each child.
Tween Escape Room: The CPL Art Gallery (Grades 3-5)
Tuesday, April 11, 2023, 2:00 – 3:30pm
Work as a team to solve the puzzles and get the final prize! For grades 3-5. Please note this is a school vacation day. Please register in advance.
Adult Loft Knitters
Wednesday, April 12, 2023, 6:30 – 8:00pm
Come socialize, learn, and share your techniques with other knitters. Experience the relaxing and calming effect of knitting. All levels of adult knitters are welcome. Please bring your own yarn and knitting needles (crocheters are also welcome!). This group meets monthly, please register in advance.
Basics of Chocolate Truffle Making
Wednesday, April 12, 2023, 6:30 – 8:00pm
The lecture by Maria Brandriff will include some basic information about chocolate, the various types, and how to work with it. Samples and recipes will include several different types of truffle candies, perfect for giving your loved ones at any time. Space is limited and registration is required.
No-Sew Upcycled T-shirt Tote (Grades 6-12)
Thursday, April 13, 2023, 3:00 – 4:00pm
Keep the earth in mind this month and create your own customized t-shirt tote bag made out of recycled materials. Bring your own t-shirt to upcycle or choose from a selection of washed, thrifted t’s. Registration required.
Cat Tales Writers Group
Thursday, April 13, 2023, 6:30 – 8:00pm
Join us for a monthly open writing group that can help answer your questions on writing, editing, grammar, and publishing. Read a selection of your work to the group for general constructive feedback, or discuss a book you’ve read that might help someone else. Registration is required.
Builder’s Block (kids of all ages)
Friday, April 14, 2023, 10:00 – 11:15am
Block off some time to build freely with LEGOs, Duplos, KEVA Planks, Strawbees, and more! For kids of all ages and their caregivers. No registration required.
Titanic A Date with Destiny
Monday, April 17, 2023, 6:30 – 8:00pm
Join us as we will learn of the Titanic’s celebrated construction, employing thousands during difficult times, its sailing, life on board and final hours. Join us as we share insights about a well-known story that might change your viewpoint of that fateful date with destiny. Registration is required.
Book Club
- Books Over Cocoa, Tuesday April 18, 7:00pm
- Books Over Coffee, Wednesday April 19, 12pm
A monthly book group where you can meet new people, sip a warm drink, and have great discussions. This month we’re reading I Must Betray You by Ruta Sepetys . Register for our afternoon or evening group.
Life in the White House: The President’s Butler
Wednesday, April 19, 2023, 6:30 – 8:00pm
Join us as former White House butler, Mr. Alan DeValerio, shares his memories, stories and adventures of the 10 years he spent working in the White House under Presidents Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush. He will describe how staff prepares to entertain guests at the White House and how that process has evolved since the time of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Registration is required.
Jellyfish Science: Are You Ready for This Jelly? (ONLINE)
Thursday, April 20, 2023, 6:30 – 7:30pm
Learn about the importance of jellyfish and how studying them is leading to discoveries that could change our lives.These animals have inspired many technologies used in medicine, robotics, and engineering. In this talk learn about the importance of jellyfish and how studying them is leading to discoveries that could change our lives. Presented by Yale graduate student Lauren Mellenthin. Registration is required for this online program.
Earth Day Storytime (All Ages)
Saturday, April 22, 2023, 11:00 – 11:30am
Join us for a storytime focused on celebrating the earth and the ways that we can help it. Complete with a craft which inspires us to use recycled materials from home to make art! All ages. Registration not required.
Smartphone Photography
Monday, April 24, 2023, 6:30 – 8:30pm
Professional Photographer Andy Mars will show you how to take better photos with your smartphone and/or iPad. Learn tips on photo composition and how to gain control over your
shutter speed, aperture, and ISO settings. Then learn to edit your photos with the free editing
app Snapseed. Registration is required.
Plant & Seed Swap
Tuesday, April 25, 2023, 3:00 – 8:00pm
Calling all plant enthusiasts! Bring your healthy house plants, outdoor plants, cuttings, seedlings, seeds, and containers to the library and swap them out for others. Maybe your houseplant has had a major growth spurt and needs to be tamed- take some cuttings and bring them to the swap! Maybe you bought 14 packets of pumpkin seeds but now realize you don’t actually want to be a pumpkin farmer- bring some to the swap! This is a great way to diversify your collection, try growing a new type of plant, and see what others are growing. Drop in anytime between 3:00 and 8:00pm, registration is required.
Explore New Worlds: Virtual Reality
Tuesday, April 25, 2023, 6:00 – 7:30pm
Experience virtual reality with the library’s Oculus headsets. Choose from a wide selection of tours adventures and games all in an interactive virtual world. 30 minute spots available from 6:00 to 7:30. Registration is required, you will be contacted prior to the program to select your spot.
TAB: Teen Advisory Board (Grades 6-12)
Tuesday, April 25, 2023, 3:45 – 4:45pm
The Teen Advisory Board is a group of teens in grades 6-12 who want to take an active part in helping the library and the community. Giveaways and snacks will be provided. Registration is required.
The Cheshire Library Blog 
Hi,
Did you really mean March 18 for the Sherlock Holmes movie? I lead the Cheshire Sherlock Holmes Society. If you meant April, I would be happy to attend and give an introduction to the film.
Did you see the new installation on Sherlock Holmes and Arthur Conan Doyle at the town hall? Dont forget to read the wall display case next to it written by the town historian, a Sherlockian.
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Sherlockingly yours,
Andrew A. Tranquilli
aka Inspector Lestrade of Scotland Yard in the Cheshire Sherlock Holmes Society of Connecticut
aka The Golden Evening Light of the Men on the Tor of Connecticut
Member of the Friends of Gillette Castle of Connecticut
Member of The Literary Agents of the ACD Society
Member of Five Miles from Anywhere: The International Sherlock Holmes Society
Member of the Legion of Zoom
Member of the The Crew of the Barque Lone Star Scion Society of Texas
Member of The Bootmakers of Toronto
Member of the Sherlock Holmes Society of London
Member of the Hounds of the Internet
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The film is scheduled for Tuesday April 18 at 1pm. Typically an Adult Services librarian introduces the film, but you can reach out to the Department Head through the Contact Us page of our website.
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