Story Time

Join us for Story Time on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 for new books, free play, and fun crafts!

Story Time

Join us for Story Time on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 for new books, free play, and fun crafts!

Exhibition -- Scott Reinhard: "Here Here Here Here"

Renowned cartographer and artist Scott Reinhard invites the public to explore his groundbreaking inaugural exhibition, Here Here Here Here, on display at David M. Hunt Library in Falls Village (CT) in June. This thought-provoking showcase merges historical local cartogr......More

Renowned cartographer and artist Scott Reinhard invites the public to explore his groundbreaking inaugural exhibition, Here Here Here Here, on display at David M. Hunt Library in Falls Village (CT) in June. This thought-provoking showcase merges historical local cartography with innovative design principles, resulting in maps that are simultaneously informative and artistic. Reinhard’s Here Here Here Here is a must-see for anyone interested in the intersection of art and science. The exhibition takes viewers on a journey through the expanse of our solar system, down to our planet Earth and over several towns in the Northwest Corner of Connecticut and adjacent to New York State, including Falls Village, the home of the David M. Hunt Library. While always looking down from above the earth, one can see how ice age glaciers created the clusters of the Berkshires and the tapestry of its valleys, rivers, and lakes. Using USGS elevation data as the raw material for formal exploration, the central installation is a sixteen-foot-wide grid covering 445 square miles, roughly the area from Millerton, New York to Barkhamsted Reservoir in Connecticut and from North Canaan down to Cornwall.  Composed of alternating cyanotypes and printed Tyvek squares, Reinhard challenges traditional perceptions of maps by transforming them into bridges between the visible and liminal, both literal and abstract.  Individual squares from the installation will be for sale. Scott Reinhard’s work with design, technology, data, aesthetics and place has been influential to the field of cartography. “My work emerges during the process of play as a way to understand why things are the way they are, why they look the way they look, and what might be possible beyond what we currently know.” Scott has been producing maps since 2016 both as an artist and as a professional, most significantly designing maps and data visualizations for The New York Times where he was involved in multiple Pulitzer Prize-winning efforts. Here Here Here Here opens with a reception on Saturday, June 7, from 5PM to 7PM and will remain on display through July 3rd.  In addition, Scott Reinhard will give an art talk at the library on Thursday, June 12 at 5:30PM. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear directly from the artist about his work as a cartographer and his techniques in creating unique maps revealing the topography of the real and the imagined. The David M. Hunt Library is honored to host Here Here Here Here as part of its commitment to supporting local artists and fostering cultural enrichment in Falls Village and the greater Northwest corner of Connecticut.  Our exhibitions are all free and open to the public. For more information about the exhibition, reception, or art talk, please contact 860-824-7424 or visit huntlibrary.org/art-wall.  For more information about Scott Reinhard and his maps visit scottreinhardmaps.com.

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

ArtWall Reception -- Scott Reinhard: "Here Here Here Here"

Renowned cartographer and artist Scott Reinhard invites the public to explore his groundbreaking inaugural exhibition, Here Here Here Here, on display at David M. Hunt Library in Falls Village (CT) in June. This thought-provoking showcase merges historical local cartogr......More

Renowned cartographer and artist Scott Reinhard invites the public to explore his groundbreaking inaugural exhibition, Here Here Here Here, on display at David M. Hunt Library in Falls Village (CT) in June. This thought-provoking showcase merges historical local cartography with innovative design principles, resulting in maps that are simultaneously informative and artistic. Reinhard’s Here Here Here Here is a must-see for anyone interested in the intersection of art and science. The exhibition takes viewers on a journey through the expanse of our solar system, down to our planet Earth and over several towns in the Northwest Corner of Connecticut and adjacent to New York State, including Falls Village, the home of the David M. Hunt Library. While always looking down from above the earth, one can see how ice age glaciers created the clusters of the Berkshires and the tapestry of its valleys, rivers, and lakes. Using USGS elevation data as the raw material for formal exploration, the central installation is a sixteen-foot-wide grid covering 445 square miles, roughly the area from Millerton, New York to Barkhamsted Reservoir in Connecticut and from North Canaan down to Cornwall.  Composed of alternating cyanotypes and printed Tyvek squares, Reinhard challenges traditional perceptions of maps by transforming them into bridges between the visible and liminal, both literal and abstract.  Individual squares from the installation will be for sale. Scott Reinhard’s work with design, technology, data, aesthetics and place has been influential to the field of cartography. “My work emerges during the process of play as a way to understand why things are the way they are, why they look the way they look, and what might be possible beyond what we currently know.” Scott has been producing maps since 2016 both as an artist and as a professional, most significantly designing maps and data visualizations for The New York Times where he was involved in multiple Pulitzer Prize-winning efforts. Here Here Here Here opens with a reception on Saturday, June 7, from 5PM to 7PM and will remain on display through July 3rd.  In addition, Scott Reinhard will give an art talk at the library on Thursday, June 12 at 5:30PM. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear directly from the artist about his work as a cartographer and his techniques in creating unique maps revealing the topography of the real and the imagined. The David M. Hunt Library is honored to host Here Here Here Here as part of its commitment to supporting local artists and fostering cultural enrichment in Falls Village and the greater Northwest corner of Connecticut.  Our exhibitions are all free and open to the public. For more information about the exhibition, reception, or art talk, please contact 860-824-7424 or visit huntlibrary.org/art-wall.  For more information about Scott Reinhard and his maps visit scottreinhardmaps.com.

Story Time

Join us for Story Time on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 for new books, free play, and fun crafts!

Garden Club

Join in on the joys of garden life in our community garden during once a week open garden times on Wednesdays starting at 3:30pm. We will be planting, weeding, and harvesting all summer long, with produce free to the community.

Story Time

Join us for Story Time on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 for new books, free play, and fun crafts!

ArtWall Talk -- Scott Reinhard: "Here Here Here Here"

Renowned cartographer and artist Scott Reinhard invites the public to explore his groundbreaking inaugural exhibition, Here Here Here Here, on display at David M. Hunt Library in Falls Village (CT) in June. This thought-provoking showcase merges historical local cartogr......More

Renowned cartographer and artist Scott Reinhard invites the public to explore his groundbreaking inaugural exhibition, Here Here Here Here, on display at David M. Hunt Library in Falls Village (CT) in June. This thought-provoking showcase merges historical local cartography with innovative design principles, resulting in maps that are simultaneously informative and artistic. Reinhard’s Here Here Here Here is a must-see for anyone interested in the intersection of art and science. The exhibition takes viewers on a journey through the expanse of our solar system, down to our planet Earth and over several towns in the Northwest Corner of Connecticut and adjacent to New York State, including Falls Village, the home of the David M. Hunt Library. While always looking down from above the earth, one can see how ice age glaciers created the clusters of the Berkshires and the tapestry of its valleys, rivers, and lakes. Using USGS elevation data as the raw material for formal exploration, the central installation is a sixteen-foot-wide grid covering 445 square miles, roughly the area from Millerton, New York to Barkhamsted Reservoir in Connecticut and from North Canaan down to Cornwall.  Composed of alternating cyanotypes and printed Tyvek squares, Reinhard challenges traditional perceptions of maps by transforming them into bridges between the visible and liminal, both literal and abstract.  Individual squares from the installation will be for sale. Scott Reinhard’s work with design, technology, data, aesthetics and place has been influential to the field of cartography. “My work emerges during the process of play as a way to understand why things are the way they are, why they look the way they look, and what might be possible beyond what we currently know.” Scott has been producing maps since 2016 both as an artist and as a professional, most significantly designing maps and data visualizations for The New York Times where he was involved in multiple Pulitzer Prize-winning efforts. Here Here Here Here opens with a reception on Saturday, June 7, from 5PM to 7PM and will remain on display through July 3rd.  In addition, Scott Reinhard will give an art talk at the library on Thursday, June 12 at 5:30PM. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear directly from the artist about his work as a cartographer and his techniques in creating unique maps revealing the topography of the real and the imagined. The David M. Hunt Library is honored to host Here Here Here Here as part of its commitment to supporting local artists and fostering cultural enrichment in Falls Village and the greater Northwest corner of Connecticut.  Our exhibitions are all free and open to the public. For more information about the exhibition, reception, or art talk, please contact 860-824-7424 or visit huntlibrary.org/art-wall.  For more information about Scott Reinhard and his maps visit scottreinhardmaps.com.

Book Talk: Local Author Eric Schnall in Conversation with Dan Shaw on "I Make Envy on Your Disco"

The David M. Hunt Library and Out in the Corner will host local author Eric Schnall, in conversation with Dan Shaw, on Saturday, June 14th at 5 pm at the library. Eric is a Tony Award-winning producer and author of the novel “I Make Envy on Your Disco” which was the win......More

The David M. Hunt Library and Out in the Corner will host local author Eric Schnall, in conversation with Dan Shaw, on Saturday, June 14th at 5 pm at the library. Eric is a Tony Award-winning producer and author of the novel “I Make Envy on Your Disco” which was the winner of the Barbara DiBernard Prize in fiction.  “I Make Envy on Your Disco” tells the story of Sam Singer, a New York art advisor, who travels to Berlin for a gallery opening and finds himself drawn to the city’s history, energy and culture. The novel explores Sam’s midlife anxieties as he encounters new connections, friendships, and possibilities in a city that is both a reflection of his own journey and a place of vibrant cultural rediscovery. Books will be available for sale and signing, and refreshments will be served. 

Garden Story and Play Time

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

Summer Reading Kickoff Party

Jump into summer at the David M. Hunt Library’s Summer Reading Kickoff Party on June 17th at 3:00pm! Join us for ice cream, dancing, and more as we celebrate the beginning of summer and the library’s summer programming. Families are invited to bring a blanket or chairs ......More

Jump into summer at the David M. Hunt Library’s Summer Reading Kickoff Party on June 17th at 3:00pm! Join us for ice cream, dancing, and more as we celebrate the beginning of summer and the library’s summer programming. Families are invited to bring a blanket or chairs and hang out on the library lawn. Sign-ups for our summer reading program will be available from June through August.Come settle into summer time and summer reading!

Tapestry Weaving Workshop with Gail Cunningham O'Donnell

Come discover the art of tapestry weaving with fiber artist Gail Cunningham O’Donnell on Wednesday, June 18th from 2-5 pm! In this class you will learn the basics of tapestry, including what the different tools are and how they are used, how to warp on, various weaving ......More

Come discover the art of tapestry weaving with fiber artist Gail Cunningham O’Donnell on Wednesday, June 18th from 2-5 pm! In this class you will learn the basics of tapestry, including what the different tools are and how they are used, how to warp on, various weaving techniques, and how to finish a piece.  No experience is necessary. All materials are provided, and students will leave with a small loom and their own set of weaving tools. This class is for adults and mature teens of all skill levels, and is limited to 12 participants. Register here. Gail Cunningham O’Donnell received her BFA in Fibers from Oregon College of Art and Craft and is currently pursuing her masters degree at SUNY New Paltz. Gail will have an exhibition on the library’s ArtWall in September 2025.

Garden Club

Join in on the joys of garden life in our community garden during once a week open garden times on Wednesdays starting at 3:30pm. We will be planting, weeding, and harvesting all summer long, with produce free to the community.

Closed for Juneteenth

Learn to Play Fridays: Spit, Spoons, and Crazy 8s

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 June 20th for Spit, Spoons, and Crazy 8s. Let the games begin!