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Sensory Information Forum
5 High Street, Bristol Public Library 5 High Street, Bristol, CTMoreWhat is it like to be Deaf in a hearing world? What is it like to be blind in a sighted world? Join us for the Sensory Information forum presented by the Bristol Commission for People with Disabilities. The afternoon includes expert speakers, information tables, and light refreshments. Sign Language Interpreters available. Sponsored by the [...]
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The Photo Angel Project
Manross Memorial Library 260 Central Street, Bristol, CT, United StatesMoreDo you have labeled photos of non-relatives that are mixed in with old family pictures? Were they friends? Classmates? War buddies? Neighbors? No clue? Then this program is for you! The purpose of the Photo Angel Project is to document success stories and inspire others to search their dusty attic boxes for photos with identifiable [...]
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Free Verse Poetry Class
Bristol Public Library 5 High Street, Bristol, CT, United StatesMoreA great opportunity for local poets! Join Connecticut Poet Emeritus Dr. Roger Singer to discover your style and explore publishing your works! You will learn from the examples and inspirations of famous poets and the practice of your own writing. Dr. Singer stresses that all verse is good and commendable. His goal is to make [...]
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The Radium Girls: Their Fatal Brush with Death
American Clock & Watch Museum 100 Maple St., Bristol, CTMoreBehind the story of the clock and watch industry’s success lies a story of employee sacrifice. Learn the tragic story of these young women dial painters. *Pre-registration for this talk is recommended. $5 ACWM Members / $7 Non-Members
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Basics of Hand Sewing and Mending
Bristol Public Library 5 High Street, Bristol, CT, United StatesMoreGet ready to fix up your favorite clothes and learn some cool hand sewing tricks in a chill, hands-on session. Once you know the essentials, we move on to mending items you bring in. Basic sewing tools and thread are supplied. First Monday of the Month @ 5:30 PM RSVP at the Circulation Desk, www.bristollib.com, [...]
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America 250: The Christmas Cartel
Bristol Public Library 5 High Street, Bristol, CT, United StatesMoreOn Christmas Eve, 1776, 225 sickly American prisoners of war were marched from British military jails in New York City to be exchanged. Most were enlisted soldiers from Connecticut captured during recent battles. This presentation will describe the men’s harrowing journey and what became of them, highlighting those who came from central Connecticut. Among these [...]
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History of New England’s Maritime Knitting
Manross Memorial Library 260 Central Street, Bristol, CT, United StatesMoreA special program for stitchers and history enthusiasts! We welcome historian & knitter Rebecca Bayreuther Donohue for an ode to wool and marvel once again at how the sea connects us all. Garments like nippers, half-handers, and the infamous fisherman’s sweater each hold a romantic yet real place in our coastal history. Please register @ [...]
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America 250: Declaring Independence: The Language That Challenged an Empire
Bristol Public Library 5 High Street, Bristol, CT, United StatesMoreMore than an historical milestone, the Declaration of Independence is a masterful use of language. This talk examines the Declaration of Independence as a bold piece of writing designed to persuade, provoke, and endure. Blending rhetorical analysis with a full reading of the text, it brings the document to life as a spoken argument rather [...]
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Author Visit with Jerry Pallotta
Manross Memorial Library 260 Central Street, Bristol, CT, United StatesMoreDon't miss this very popular children's author! Manross Library is excited to host Author Jerry Pallotta of the Who Would Win? book series and tons of other children's books! Don’t miss this exciting author experience at the library. Ages 5+. Please register @ Manross Library #860-584-7790 or Online.
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Crystals & Divination with The Replanted Witch
Manross Memorial Library 260 Central Street, Bristol, CT, United StatesMoreThis special program is geared toward teens! Children ages 12+ are invited to the library for the presentation: Crystals and Divination. Join Rachel, “The Replanted Witch,” for a short history of tasseomancy and other forms of divination, including crystal work. Please register @ Manross Library #860-584-7790 or Online.
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