FRENCH CONVERSATION

Wednesday, March 1st 3:30pm

FIRST FRIDAY YOGA

Friday, March 3rd 9:15am
Yoga instructor Kimiye leads an hour-long vinyasa class, suitable for all levels.
$10 suggested donation for 350.org to combat climate change.

Gallery Talk

Saturday, March 4th
2 - 4pm

Join painter Elizabeth Kaney and sculptor Kristina Kossi for a gallery talk and tour of their fantastic show.

The Austin House - with the Wadsworth Museum

Wednesday, March 15th
5:30pm on ZOOM

Art historians Carol Urick and Ernesto Gutierrez-Miravete present a live tour of the Austin House

The Austin House, a National Historic Landmark, is the largest object of the Wadsworth Atheneum’s collection and is the former West End home of the legendary and innovative A. Everett “Chick” Austin, Jr., the museum’s director from 1927 to 1944.

In the 1930s the Austin House was a gathering place for leaders of the international art world, where Austin and Helen entertained guests, including Salvador Dali, Alexander Calder, Gertrude Stein, George Balanchine, Le Corbusier, Cecil Beaton, Martha Graham, Agnes de Mille, Aaron Copland and Virgil Thomson.

Tours of the Austin House are canceled until further notice, so this is your chance to see the unique architecture and design.

RSVP to receive the Zoom link.

The Austin House - with the Wadsworth Museum

Wednesday, March 15th
5:30pm on ZOOM

Art historians Carol Urick and Ernesto Gutierrez-Miravete present a live tour of the Austin House

The Austin House, a National Historic Landmark, is the largest object of the Wadsworth Atheneum’s collection and is the former West End home of the legendary and innovative A. Everett “Chick” Austin, Jr., the museum’s director from 1927 to 1944.

In the 1930s the Austin House was a gathering place for leaders of the international art world, where Austin and Helen entertained guests, including Salvador Dali, Alexander Calder, Gertrude Stein, George Balanchine, Le Corbusier, Cecil Beaton, Martha Graham, Agnes de Mille, Aaron Copland and Virgil Thomson.

Tours of the Austin House are canceled until further notice, so this is your chance to see the unique architecture and design.

RSVP to receive the Zoom link.

St. Patrick's Day Poetry

Friday, March 17th
5:30pm at the Hodge Library (4 North St.)

Join your host Doug Winkel for a lively evening of Irish poetry read by a cast of talented local actors.

Special guest readers include Roxbury luminaries Ellen McCourt, Jack Gilpin, Jenny Schuck, Kimiye Corwin, and Jesse Liebman. All actors with experience on stage, television, and film, these readers bring life and emotion to the poems.

Doug Winkel, former Shepaug High School English teacher and theatre director will moderate informal discussions about each poem and help the audience explore, among other things, the poems’ forms and symbols, as well as the context and scope of each piece. Audience participation, input, and questions are encouraged!

From memories of the Irish countryside to the effect of the Troubles in Northern Ireland, you’ll be sure to discover something new about poetry on the Emerald Isle.

Festive refreshments will be served.

Seating is limited and will be on a first-come first-served basis.

Art Opening Reception: Matt Wood & Zach Lytle

Saturday, March 18th
2 - 4pm

"TO ARTISTS"

Matt Wood has a degree from the University of Iowa and started his business in 1996 creating murals, decorative finishes and commissioned artwork in homes and businesses from Maine to Florida.  “I like to challenge myself” is how Wood explains his many outlets of artistic creation including the eloquent artwork in oil, charcoal

drawing, and photography that will be on exhibit in the library's gallery.

Zachary Lytle has an MFA in painting and printmaking from Yale University and completed drawing and painting programs at the New York Studio School. His representational art was deeply influenced by European studies where he encountered works from the Northern Renaissance, a classical and yet deeply nuanced outgrowth of Medieval art. Taking the 15^th Century style and seeing it from a fresh eye toward portraiture, Lytle adds another element, especially with his images that follow a subject in several guises.

March Storytime

Mondays @ 11:30am
March 20 & 27

Another 6 week Storytime Session starts March 20th!
Stories, songs, crafts and bubbles for the 5 and under crowd!

Maker Lab

Monday, March 6th
3:15 - 4pm

Let’s get creative! Children will work on hands-on activities, group activities & crafts.

A library staff member will walk your child to the library from Booth School. In the event that school is cancelled, the program will be as well. Questions & to sign up: email [email protected]

To allow us time to prepare, registration must be received by the Friday preceding the program

Comic Art Club

Monday, March 20th
3:15 -  4pm

Let’s get drawing! Using prompts and activates, kiddos will develop their drawing skills and stretch their artistic comfort zone. A snack will be provided. Please alert us of any food allergies.

-Register using THIS ONLINE FORM 2) Print permission note 3) Send note to school prior to the first day of the event.

To allow us time to prepare, registration must be received by the FRIDAY preceding the program.

Space is limited to 15 students

Homeschoolers are welcome!

A library staff member will walk your child to the library from Booth School. In the event that school is cancelled, the program will be as well. Questions, email [email protected]