Mark Twain Library
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About Us
The Mark Twain Library was founded in 1908 by the most popular American author of the time, Samuel Clemens best known as Mark Twain. Since then, the Mark Twain Library has continued to grow as a vital community resource providing public library services to the town of Redding, CT.
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Contact Information
439 Redding Road
Redding, CT 06896
Call (203) 938-2545
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Monday June 17 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
MTL Youth Chess Club (Recommended for Grades 4-8) IN PERSON Program
Registration recommended; drop-ins welcome. We invite young chess players and chess enthusiasts to participate in our newly launched Youth Chess Club. No prior chess knowledge is required; all levels of experience are welcome to participate! The library will provide che......More
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Monday June 17 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Adult Chess Club (In-person)
Registration Recommended, See BelowWe invite all adult chess players and chess enthusiasts to participate in our newly launched, weekly Adult Chess Club. No prior chess knowledge is required; all levels of experience are welcome to participate! The library will provide ......More
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Monday June 17 7:30pm - 9:00pm EDT
Great Decisions (In-Person)
Registration for this program is closed. Look for our next session in the Fall of 2024Join our popular Great Decisions series, an international relations discussion group that meets in person at the Library. This 8-session course, designed by the Foreign Policy Associa......More
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Tuesday June 18 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Creative Collective Discussion Group: "The Creative Act" (Virtual)
Registration for this session is closed. Please join us for our next session, registration will be available soon. Have fun and make friends while cultivating your creativity in our weekly group discussions about art, creativity and so much more! Our facilitated conver......More
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Tuesday June 18 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Weekly Drop-In Knitting Circle (In-Person)
Meets Tuesdays, 1:30 pm – 2:30 pmOur popular weekly drop-in knitting circle continues to meets every Tuesday in the Library's Mark Twain Room. Share your knitting, crochet, and needlepoint project or learn basic techniques like casting on, knit, and purl stitches. Each......More
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Wednesday June 19 9:30am - 10:00am EDT
Mini Movie & Activity: A Royally Good Time (Ages 3-7)
It’s easy to feel royally magical when you decorate your own magic wand and crown! Come dressed as your favorite prince or princess (dressing up is optional). We’ll practice some magical spells and watch prince and princess mini movie clips! These activities are planned......More
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Wednesday June 19 10:30am - 11:10am EDT
Family Story Time (birth-5)
Registration RequiredIt's time for Family Story Time! We'll sing, dance, and read together. This event is designed for children birth - 5 but interested older siblings are welcome to attend.You only need to signup once for all the Family Story Time sessions. It is okay......More
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Wednesday June 19 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Conversations: Commemorate Juneteenth -- Poetry & Justice (In-Person)
Registration Recommended BelowPoetry is an exact window for viewing the event of Juneteenth and its significance in this present moment. ~Tom KilbournGather at Mark Twain Library's 4th Annual Juneteenth Day featuring Poetry & Justice.Mark the day with discussions and s......More
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Wednesday June 19 7:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
History Book Club — 'Master Slave Husband Wife' (In-Person)
Registration Required BelowInterested in history? This book club is for you! Led by members of the Library's Programming Committee, this book club selects engaging history reads and meets regularly for lively and engaging discussions.Copies of the latest book will be av......More
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Thursday June 20 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Mark Twain Library 116th Annual Meeting: Untermyer Gardens — A Rebirth
RSVP REQUIRED - See BelowJoin us at the Library for the Mark Twain Library Association's 116th Annual Meeting, featuring a fascinating lecture on one of America's finest gardens, followed by a champagne reception.The Rise, Fall & Rebirth of Untermyer GardensThe keynote ......More
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Friday June 21 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Cartooning Workshop: Let's Draw Bugs! With Award-Winning Cartoonist, Rick Stromoski (Teens and Adults; Grades 5 and Up) ZOOM Program
Please register below to receive a Zoom link the day of the program. Join award-winning cartoonist Rick Stromoski, creator of the new Middle Grade Graphic Novel series, Schnozzer & Tatertoes, for a fun, virtual drawing program! During this workshop, participants will le......More
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Saturday June 22 10:30am - 11:10am EDT
June Weekend Family Story Time (birth-5 & siblings)
This 40 - minute program is designed as fun for children birth - 5 (older siblings are welcome to attend but the focus is on ages birth-5)! Each session begins with 15 minutes of free play when children and their caregivers can play, chat, and interact with other famili......More
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Saturday June 22 7:30pm - 9:00pm EDT
Teen Flashlight Walk at Topstone Park (Grades 5-12)
Registration required below. Celebrate the beginning of summer with a fun summer walk at Topstone Park. We'll make s'mores, too! Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a flashlight.Co-sponsored by the Redding Department of Parks and Recreation.
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Monday June 24 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
Checkout Chat & Chew (All Ages)
The Mark Twain Library's Family Checkout Chat & Chew is a relaxing way to start your summer week with breakfast, friends, toys and books. We'll start the morning with bagels and donuts. Then adults and children will hangout, play, and browse for their next great summer ......More
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Monday June 24 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Build-It (All Ages)
Join us at the Mark Twain Library for Summer Build-It! It's an hour of building and free play with our amazing toys such as Legos, Marble runs, Tinker Toys, Lincoln Logs, Duplos, Playmobil 123 and more! We'll end each session gathered together for a read aloud.Registrat......More
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Monday June 24 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Teen Summer Reading Kickoff Party with Treats, Prizes, and Photo Station! (Grades 5-12)
Registration requested below. Calling all teen readers! Celebrate the start of summer with fun maker activities, treats, and registration prizes (while supplies last!). We'll also have a summer reading photo station with fun props where you can print out your own pictur......More
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Monday June 24 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Adult Chess Club (In-person)
Registration Recommended, See BelowWe invite all adult chess players and chess enthusiasts to participate in our newly launched, weekly Adult Chess Club. No prior chess knowledge is required; all levels of experience are welcome to participate! The library will provide ......More
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Monday June 24 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
MTL Writers' Group (Virtual)
Registration Required BelowThe Mark Twain Library's Writers' Group meets via Zoom on the second and fourth Monday of the month. In this session the group will be reading and discussing Write Your Novel From The Middle by James Scott BellIn addition to reading books on ......More
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Monday June 24 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Pods 'n Ends: A Podcast Club
Registration Required BelowPodcast enthusiasts, rejoice! Your favorite pastime is no longer limited to listening in your car or while taking your dog for a walk!Pods 'n Ends is a new MTL group facilitated by Amy Maloof, Redding Sentinel's podcast columnist, and Carolyn ......More
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Tuesday June 25 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
Sing Along with Tom Sieling (Ages 2-7)
Singer Tom Sieling presents: "Take a Tromp Through the Swamp!" an athletic and participatory performance of favorite kids’ songs. He accompanies himself on guitar, banjo and harmonica, and he uses a drum machine to keep things nice and upbeat.This program is designed fo......More
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Tuesday June 25 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Creative Collective Discussion Group: "The Creative Act" (Virtual)
Registration for this session is closed. Please join us for our next session, registration will be available soon. Have fun and make friends while cultivating your creativity in our weekly group discussions about art, creativity and so much more! Our facilitated conver......More
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Tuesday June 25 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Weekly Drop-In Knitting Circle (In-Person)
Meets Tuesdays, 1:30 pm – 2:30 pmOur popular weekly drop-in knitting circle continues to meets every Tuesday in the Library's Mark Twain Room. Share your knitting, crochet, and needlepoint project or learn basic techniques like casting on, knit, and purl stitches. Each......More
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Tuesday June 25 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Wizards Wands and Marauder's Maps: Harry Potter Robotics Workshop (Recommended for Grades 5-8)
Registration required below. Please sign up for each workshop that you plan to attend. You won’t need the floo network to participate in this summer's Harry Potter-themed robotics workshops! You can’t be a wizard without a wand! Join us at the library on June 25th to ma......More
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Wednesday June 26 9:30am - 10:00am EDT
Mini Movie & Activity: Under the Sea (Ages 3-7)
Dress up in your beachy best while we made a watch mini movies about life under the sea! After, we'll work on some sea animal crafts.These activities are planned for 3-7-year-olds but younger and older children are, as always, welcome to attend.Photos & videos from this......More
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Wednesday June 26 10:30am - 11:10am EDT
Family Story Time (birth-5)
Registration RequiredIt's time for Family Story Time! We'll sing, dance, and read together. This event is designed for children birth - 5 but interested older siblings are welcome to attend.You only need to signup once for all the Family Story Time sessions. It is okay......More
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Wednesday June 26 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Make a Monster Book of Monsters: Harry Potter Robotics Workshop (Recommended for Grades 5-8)
Registration required below. Please sign up for each workshop that you plan to attend. You won’t need the floo network to participate in this summer's Harry Potter-themed robotics workshops! Every library has a Monster Book of Monsters, and the Mark Twain Library is no ......More
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Wednesday June 26 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Travel Tips — Photography Workshop Part I (Virtual)
Registration Required BelowLearn how to take stunning photos during your summer travels with tips from a professional photographer! We'll discover how to get the most out of our camera or smartphone and document travel experiences with confidence using pro tips and tric......More