Exhibition -- Ingrid Freidenbergs: "COLLAGE REDUX!"

The David M. Hunt Library is pleased to announce COLLAGE REDUX!, a vibrant exhibition showcasing the innovative work of artist Ingrid Freidenbergs. The show will run throughout the month of July, with a special artist reception on Saturday, July 12, from 5 to 7 PM and a......More

The David M. Hunt Library is pleased to announce COLLAGE REDUX!, a vibrant exhibition showcasing the innovative work of artist Ingrid Freidenbergs. The show will run throughout the month of July, with a special artist reception on Saturday, July 12, from 5 to 7 PM and an artist’s talk on Thursday July 24 at 5:30PM. Freidenbergs’ exhibition is packed with both collages and box constructions that run riot with the intricate layering of found images and objects, textures, and colors – red is prominent in the artist’s visual language. Her approach transforms disparate elements into compelling therapeutic visual storytelling. Having been born in Latvia during WWII, collage became a way for Freidenbergs to comprehend a shattered world. Collage became a way of restructuring and rejoining parts from the past, from private passions and from the discarded remains of others. The artist said that “Collage is a way for me to make sense of the world.  Form, line, texture and color are joined to balance the disparate parts. Through the process of assembling these parts I can once again start to feel in control of my life.” For Freidenbergs, the following bears great truth: “When I cannot bear outer pressures anymore, I begin to put order on my belongings…As if unable to organize and control my life, I seek to exert this on the world of objects.” (Anais Nin, The Diary of Anais Nin) Freidenbergs has several ways of approaching her collages. One is to start with a format, e.g. the same sized square another is to start with a mood where an attempt at resolution is made through the use of color, texture, or form and yet another is to sift together the many welcomed bits of debris that have found their way into her studio and have them come together with a life of their own. Finally, there are those that are based on an idea or an external influence like the nagging remains of a Leonard Cohen song, “Take this Waltz,” that got “stuck” in the recesses of her brain. Ingrid Freidenbergs has exhibited her work in various galleries, including local venues the Bachelier-Cardonsky Gallery in Kent and the Tremaine Gallery in Lakeville. Critics have stated that her work is “…small in scale with the most exquisite and sensitive layering of found materials. There is an ever-present sense of time and history.” The New York Times wrote: “Ingrid Freidenbergs opens the proceedings with tiny squarish collages. Some recall the work of Anne Ryan, but all are beautiful.” Of her show inspired by “The Scarlet Letter,” The New York Times wrote: “…there is no doubt as to Ms. Freidenbergs’ gift for conveying atmosphere thick with something, be it guilt, intrigue, death or simply a relish for the forbidden.” The public is warmly invited to attend the opening reception of COLLAGE REDUX! on Saturday July 12, 5-7PM, to meet the artist and engage with her work. Refreshments will be served.  All sales will benefit both the artist and the library. In addition, Freidenbergs will have an art talk at the library on Thursday July 24 at 5:30PM.  The occasion provides an opportunity to discuss the artist’s creative process, inspirations, and artistic evolution. For more information about the exhibition, reception, or art talk, please contact 860-824-7424 or visit huntlibrary.org/art-wall. The David M. Hunt Library, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is committed to fostering artistic and cultural engagement through exhibitions and art talks featuring local and regional artists throughout the year.

Learn to Play Fridays: Mahjong

Happy National Mahjong Day! Level up your game skills at the library this summer with our Learn to Play Fridays. Every Friday this summer we’ll be teaching and playing all kinds of old-school, screen-free games. Stop by on August 1st to learn Mahjong on National Mahjong......More

Happy National Mahjong Day! Level up your game skills at the library this summer with our Learn to Play Fridays. Every Friday this summer we’ll be teaching and playing all kinds of old-school, screen-free games. Stop by on August 1st to learn Mahjong on National Mahjong Day. Let the games begin!

Upstairs/Downstairs Monthly Book Sale

New, used and rare books, dvds, cds, gifts and more! There’s something for everyone at our monthly book sale. The book sale takes place the first Saturday of each month.

Hunt Library, 63 Main Street, Falls Village, CT, 06031, United States

Garden Story and Play Time

Enjoy stories, crafts, and exploration time in our community garden!

Short Story Discussion -- "Everything in This Country Must" with Dathalinn O'Dea

On Tuesday, August 5th at 11 am the David M. Hunt Library will host a discussion of the short story  “Everything in This Country Must” by Colum McCann with Dathalinn O’Dea.  Copies of the story are available online or at the library.O’Dea, who lives in Falls Village, is......More

On Tuesday, August 5th at 11 am the David M. Hunt Library will host a discussion of the short story  “Everything in This Country Must” by Colum McCann with Dathalinn O’Dea.  Copies of the story are available online or at the library.O’Dea, who lives in Falls Village, is a Visiting Assistant Professor of English at Marist College with a specialty in modern Irish literature. Copies of the story are available at the library, or it can be found online at https://www.irishamerica.com/2021/09/everything-in-this-country-must/.

Beginner Bike Maintenance Workshop with Berkshire Bike and Board

Learn the basics of keeping up with your bike at this beginner bike maintenance workshop with Berkshire Bike and Board on August 5th at 2:00pm! Participants will learn how to keep their chain clean, change a flat, and go through a pre-ride checklist to keep their bikes ......More

Learn the basics of keeping up with your bike at this beginner bike maintenance workshop with Berkshire Bike and Board on August 5th at 2:00pm! Participants will learn how to keep their chain clean, change a flat, and go through a pre-ride checklist to keep their bikes safe and in working order.  Demo bikes will be available for practice but you can also bring your own. Ages 7+ recommended. Please register for this event here or contact the library. Loading…

DMH on the Go: Popsicles and Pages at the Pool

Relax by the Falls Village pool this summer with a story and popsicles from the DM Hunt Library! Join us every Wednesday in July and August for this poolside story time. 

Falls Village Pool, 108 CT-63, Falls Village, CT, 06031

Garden to Table Series: Zucchini Fritters

Our community garden is bursting with delicious vegetables — let’s use them! Join us for Garden Club on alternate Wednesdays June through August for Garden to Table, where we’ll take vegetables from the community garden and use them to create delicious bites. On August ......More

Our community garden is bursting with delicious vegetables — let’s use them! Join us for Garden Club on alternate Wednesdays June through August for Garden to Table, where we’ll take vegetables from the community garden and use them to create delicious bites. On August 6th at 3:30pm we’ll be making Zucchini Fritters using zucchini and herbs from the garden. You can also bring your own produce from home!

Games and Play Story Time

Play is a way we learn! Join us for stories, simple games, and sensory play every Thursday Story Time all through the summer at 10:30am.

Fossil Dig at the Library

We’re bringing the dig to the library! Experience paleontology for yourself at our mini fossil dig with REAL fossils to find and identify on August 7th at 3:30pm. Participants will “dig” through sand, rocks, and shells for micro- and small fossils namely from the Miocen......More

We’re bringing the dig to the library! Experience paleontology for yourself at our mini fossil dig with REAL fossils to find and identify on August 7th at 3:30pm. Participants will “dig” through sand, rocks, and shells for micro- and small fossils namely from the Miocene era, and work to identify what animal they belonged to while learning more about early life on our planet. Let’s get digging!

Learn to Play Fridays: Cribbage

Level up your game skills at the library this summer with our Learn to Play Fridays! Every Friday this summer we’ll be teaching and playing all kinds of old-school, screen-free card games. Stop by on August 8th for Cribbage. Let the games begin!

Summer Concerts on the Library Lawn -- Community Open Mic

The David M. Hunt Library and the Falls Village Recreation Committee are excited to offer a summer concert series on the lawn of the David M. Hunt Library. On August 8th at 6:00pm the library will host a Community Open Mic! Bring chairs or a blanket, a picnic, and snack......More

The David M. Hunt Library and the Falls Village Recreation Committee are excited to offer a summer concert series on the lawn of the David M. Hunt Library. On August 8th at 6:00pm the library will host a Community Open Mic! Bring chairs or a blanket, a picnic, and snacks as you join us for an evening of great music, talent, and fun!

Quarterly Friends Meeting

Join the Friends of the David M. Hunt Library for their quarterly meeting. This dedicated, friendly group of volunteers helps out with everything from book sales to building maintenance. They’re always welcoming new members!