Exhibition -- Ann Kraus: I Collect Clouds

Throughout the month of May, The David M. Hunt Library in Falls Village (CT) will host painter Ann Kraus’s captivating art exhibition I Collect Clouds.  Kraus’s subject matter of skyscapes explores the intersection of memory, nature, and human emotion, inviting viewers ......More

Throughout the month of May, The David M. Hunt Library in Falls Village (CT) will host painter Ann Kraus’s captivating art exhibition I Collect Clouds.  Kraus’s subject matter of skyscapes explores the intersection of memory, nature, and human emotion, inviting viewers to reflect on the connections between themselves and the environment.  Initially captured in sketches or photographs before being painted, her paintings are a perfect metaphor for the evolving and changing environment that she has encountered on her travels around the globe.  The paintings collected for this exhibition capture the essence of feelings evoked by a specific time and place, constantly evolving as they are buffeted by the wind, adding drama and clarity to our world at sunrise and sunset.  Kraus says, “I work quickly, many times on two or more pieces at a time. Putting down the rough outlines on the canvas or paper, I move fluidly to maintain the spiritual context of the piece. As I refine the balance and overall design, I choose a palette of colors that reflect my personal interpretation and recollection. While some may be serene, others may be electrifying and chaotic.” A reception to celebrate the opening of I Collect Clouds will be held on Saturday, May 3, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, at the library. Guests will have the chance to meet the artist, admire her work up close, and enjoy light refreshments in an elegant and welcoming atmosphere. In addition to the opening reception, Ann Kraus will host an engaging Art Talk on Thursday, May 22, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear directly from the artist about her inspirations, techniques, and the thought-provoking themes behind her collection. The David M. Hunt Library is honored to host I Collect Clouds 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.  More about Ann Kraus and her art can be found at AnnKrausStudio.com.

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!

Community Writing Workshop Series -- "A Community History of Falls Village in Stories, Pictures and Objects" #5

A Community History of Falls Village in Stories, Pictures and ObjectsJoin writer and Falls Village resident Mark Gozonsky for a six month learning by publishing workshop centered around telling Falls Village stories. Beginning in January participants will meet at the li......More

A Community History of Falls Village in Stories, Pictures and ObjectsJoin writer and Falls Village resident Mark Gozonsky for a six month learning by publishing workshop centered around telling Falls Village stories. Beginning in January participants will meet at the library on the 4th Thursday of every month to share ideas and work on their stories in community. Our fifth meeting is on Thursday, May 22nd at 11am. The workshop will culminate in June with a book and a community celebration and reading. This workshop is open to all ages.

ArtWall Talk -- Ann Kraus: I Collect Clouds

Throughout the month of May, The David M. Hunt Library in Falls Village (CT) will host painter Ann Kraus’s captivating art exhibition I Collect Clouds.  Kraus’s subject matter of skyscapes explores the intersection of memory, nature, and human emotion, inviting viewers ......More

Throughout the month of May, The David M. Hunt Library in Falls Village (CT) will host painter Ann Kraus’s captivating art exhibition I Collect Clouds.  Kraus’s subject matter of skyscapes explores the intersection of memory, nature, and human emotion, inviting viewers to reflect on the connections between themselves and the environment.  Initially captured in sketches or photographs before being painted, her paintings are a perfect metaphor for the evolving and changing environment that she has encountered on her travels around the globe. The paintings collected for this exhibition capture the essence of feelings evoked by a specific time and place, constantly evolving as they are buffeted by the wind, adding drama and clarity to our world at sunrise and sunset.  Kraus says, “I work quickly, many times on two or more pieces at a time. Putting down the rough outlines on the canvas or paper, I move fluidly to maintain the spiritual context of the piece. As I refine the balance and overall design, I choose a palette of colors that reflect my personal interpretation and recollection. While some may be serene, others may be electrifying and chaotic.” A reception to celebrate the opening of I Collect Clouds will be held on Saturday, May 3, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, at the library. Guests will have the chance to meet the artist, admire her work up close, and enjoy light refreshments in an elegant and welcoming atmosphere. In addition to the opening reception, Ann Kraus will host an engaging Art Talk on Thursday, May 22, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear directly from the artist about her inspirations, techniques, and the thought-provoking themes behind her collection. The David M. Hunt Library is honored to host I Collect Clouds 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. More about Ann Kraus and her art can be found at AnnKrausStudio.com.

Super-Sized Scavenger Hunt

In celebration of National Scavenger Hunt Day on May 24th, the David M. Hunt Library will be throwing a Super-Sized Scavenger Hunt. Use the riddles to find all the clues in and around the library grounds. Happy searching!

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!

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.