Library Board of Trustees Meeting

.The Library Board of Trustees meets the first Tuesday of each month (except July and August) at 7 pm in the library's Community Room.These meetings are open to the public.Contact: 860-283-4339 [Adult Programs]

Book Discussion Group

.You’re invited to join our discussion of Herzogby Saul Bellow, led by Dr. Mark Schenker.Winner of the National Book Award when it was first published in 1964, Herzog traces five days in the life of a failed academic whose wife has recently left him for his best...More

.You’re invited to join our discussion of Herzogby Saul Bellow, led by Dr. Mark Schenker.Winner of the National Book Award when it was first published in 1964, Herzog traces five days in the life of a failed academic whose wife has recently left him for his best friend. Through the device of letter writing, Herzog movingly portrays both the internal life of its hero and the complexity of modern consciousness.Herzog is a man seeking balance, trying to regain a foothold on his life. He begins scribbling letters to family, friends, lovers, colleagues, enemies, dead philosophers, ex-Presidents, to anyone with whom he feels compelled to set the record straight.This is a novel about redemption. For all of its innovative techniques and brilliant comedy, it tells one of the oldest of stories. It progresses from darkness to light, from ignorance to enlightenment and is still considered one of the greatest literary expressions of postwar America.Copies of the novel will be available at the library to borrow three weeks prior to the meeting date. All are welcome to attend this free discussion. No registration is required. Contact: 860-283-4339 [Adult Programs]

Butterflies with George

.Young and old alike will enjoy this family-friendly presentation by Master Gardener George McCleary! Meet a giant Monarch butterfly and hear all about its habits, anatomy and preferred food sources, while feeding live butterflies! Learn about the Monarch’s...More

.Young and old alike will enjoy this family-friendly presentation by Master Gardener George McCleary! Meet a giant Monarch butterfly and hear all about its habits, anatomy and preferred food sources, while feeding live butterflies! Learn about the Monarch’s life-cycle, migration and the many dangers it faces today.See which native plants to cultivate in your yard to attract these beautiful creatures.This program is free and open to the public. Registration is not required but is recommended.Sponsored by Friends of the Thomaston Public LibraryContact: 860-283-4339 [Adult Programs]