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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Wednesday February 4 9:30am - 10:00am EST
Early 9:30am Family Story Time (birth-5)
Registration RequiredIt's time for Early 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.The library technically doesn't open until 10am but the front door will b......More
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Wednesday February 4 10:30am - 11:10am EST
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 February 4 7:00pm - 8:00pm EST
Rise & Shine! Waking Up Your Garden in Spring (Virtual )
Registration Required BelowGet a jump start on the growing season and set yourself up for success with garden writer and author Jana Milbocker.We'll hear about the essential tasks to be done in February, March and April, and learn how this early attention can lead to he......More
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Thursday February 5 All Day
Sign Up Today to Get Your Library Card on Take Your Child to the Library Day
Sign up below to get your library card on Take Your Child to the Library Day! Use the link below by Wednesday, February 4th; pick up your card on Saturday, February 7th. *For Redding residents or children at Redding schools only.*Children must be at least five-years-old......More
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Thursday February 5 9:30am - 10:00am EST
Birth- 24 Months Story Time (6-Week Session)
Our youngest patrons and their caregivers will play and get to know other caregivers with same-age children. Together we will enjoy music and stories through singing, movement games, finger plays, nursery rhymes, and books. Older siblings are welcome to join us but the ......More
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Thursday February 5 10:30am - 11:00am EST
2-Year-Old Story Time (6-Week Session)
During our 2s Story Time, children 24-36 months and their caregivers will learn and play together. Each week we will explore music and stories through songs, movement games, rhythm instruments, flannel boards, and books. Older and younger siblings are welcome to join us......More
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Thursday February 5 11:00am - 11:45am EST
Easy Flow Yoga with Viki (Virtual)
Please note the new start time of 11 a.m. Registration Required BelowWant to free yourself from tension and stress? Lose weight? Build strength and flexibility? Then it’s time to get moving! Move in and around the chair in this yoga fusion class. The best of both worlds......More
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Thursday February 5 1:30pm - 2:10pm EST
3 & 4-Year-Old Story Time (6-Week Session)
This is an energetic and interactive 40-minute program for independent 3-and-4 year-olds since they will attend story time without their caregiver. We will share books, music, movement, stories, and crafts.Meets on Thursday, Jan 15, 22, 29, Feb 5, 12, 26. There is NO s......More
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Thursday February 5 7:00pm - 8:00pm EST
Redding's Revolutionary Years: America @ 250 (Virtual)
Registration Required BelowAs the nation prepares to mark its 250th anniversary, Redding's co-historians present a fascinating look at the town during one of the most consequential decades in American history.Co-historians Bruce Nelson and Brent Colley discuss the every......More
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Thursday February 5 7:00pm - 8:00pm EST
Redding's Revolutionary Years: America @ 250 (In-Person)
[gravityform id="147"]As the nation prepares to mark its 250th anniversary, Redding's co-historians present a fascinating look at the town during one of the most consequential decades in American history.Co-historians Bruce Nelson and Brent Colley discuss the everyday l......More
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Thursday February 5 7:00pm - 8:00pm EST
Swashbuckling Heroines and High Seas Adventures (Virtual)
Join us for an unforgettable experience as we chat with Vanessa Riley about her newest book, Fire Sword & Sea, based on the folk story of the female pirate Jacquotte Delahaye.The Caribbean Sea, 1675. Jacquotte Delahaye is the mixed-race daughter of a wealthy tavern owne......More
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Saturday February 7 All Day
Reading & Book Raffle (for children of all ages) a Take Your Child to the Library Day Event
When children checkout books on Take Your Child to the Library Day they can enter our cookie raffle! On Monday, three raffle winners will be chosen and families will be contacted about cookie pickup. The cookie prizes are by Redding's own Little Birdie Cookies.If you ar......More
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Saturday February 7 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Legos, Toys Donuts and Coffee (for children of all ages) A Take Your Child to the Library Event
A Take Your Child to the Library Day EventCome to the Mark Twain Library on Take Your Child to the Library Day to relax with with friends, family and neighbors while enjoying bagels, donuts, coffee, toys, and great company! Of course, you can also browse for your next g......More
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Saturday February 7 11:00am - 11:30am EST
Valentine's Day Craft Kits (for children of all ages) a Take Your Child to the Library Day Event
The Mark Twain Library is getting Valentine crafty for Take Your Child to the Library Day!The big tables at MTL will be full of an assortment of craft supplies that can be used to make special Valentines.
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Saturday February 7 11:30am - 12:00pm EST
Book Browsing & Mini Krispie Treats (for children of all ages) a Take Your Child to the Library Day Event
Book Browsing & Mini Krispie Treats is a Take Your Child to the Library Day EventBrowse for your next great read and enjoy a mini krispie treat when you checkout your books. Photos & videos from this event may be used on the library's social media sites.
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Monday February 9 6:00pm - 7:30pm EST
Dying to Know!! — A Moderated Discussion Group on Death and Dying (In-person)
Registration Required BelowJoin us in a judgment-free environment where participants, often strangers, can openly engage in discussion on the topic of death and dying.“Dying to Know” is a moderated discussion group created to explore and normalize conversations around d......More
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Monday February 9 6:30pm - 7:30pm EST
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 February 9 7:00pm - 8:30pm EST
MTL Writers' Workshop (Virtual)
Registration Required BelowThe Mark Twain Library's Writers' Group meets twice a month alternating gathering at the Library and via Zoom. Second Monday of the month – Meetings will be held virtually from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM. Fourth Monday of the month – Meetings will now......More
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Tuesday February 10 10:30am - 12:00pm EST
Creative Collective Discussion Group (Virtual)
Registration Required BelowHave fun and make friends while cultivating your creativity in our weekly group discussions about art, creativity and so much more! Our facilitated conversations invite participants to consider imaginative and alternative viewpoints about the ......More
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Tuesday February 10 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Redding Reads Scripts (In-Person)
Registration Required BelowRelease your inner thespian and join the MTL's Script Reading Group! Participating in this group will allow you to experience stage shows in a whole new way. The aim of this group is to foster a collaborative environment and explore all types ......More
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Tuesday February 10 1:30pm - 2:30pm EST
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 February 10 4:00pm - 4:45pm EST
K.R.A.B.S (Kids Raving About Books) for 4th, 5th and 6th Graders
4th, 5th, and 6th graders are invited to attend our monthly book discussion group for younger readers on February 10th, to browse through new books, snack on cookies and chips, and talk about the books we’ve read recently.REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
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Wednesday February 11 9:30am - 10:00am EST
Early 9:30am Family Story Time (birth-5)
Registration RequiredIt's time for Early 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.The library technically doesn't open until 10am but the front door will b......More
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Wednesday February 11 10:30am - 11:10am EST
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 February 11 3:00pm - 3:45pm EST
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Wednesday February 11 7:00pm - 8:00pm EST
Read & Reflect — Conversations: Truth, Myth & Democracy (Virtual)
Registration Required BelowAn Exercise in Perception — That Was Then, This Is NowJoin us for our next engaging and thoughtful Read & Reflect virtual session, where we’ll discuss an address delivered by Toni Morrison at Howard University, her alma mater.Morrison, who was......More
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Thursday February 12 9:30am - 10:00am EST
Birth- 24 Months Story Time (6-Week Session)
Our youngest patrons and their caregivers will play and get to know other caregivers with same-age children. Together we will enjoy music and stories through singing, movement games, finger plays, nursery rhymes, and books. Older siblings are welcome to join us but the ......More
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Thursday February 12 10:30am - 11:00am EST
2-Year-Old Story Time (6-Week Session)
During our 2s Story Time, children 24-36 months and their caregivers will learn and play together. Each week we will explore music and stories through songs, movement games, rhythm instruments, flannel boards, and books. Older and younger siblings are welcome to join us......More
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Thursday February 12 1:30pm - 2:30pm EST
Fine Wine or Sour Grapes? Let's Talk About Aging
Registration Required Below“Aging is an extraordinary process whereby you become the person you always should have been,” David BowieAging happens… so let’s talk about it! Join a new, informal discussion group as we talk, listen, learn — and figure out how to turn sour ......More
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Thursday February 12 1:30pm - 2:10pm EST
3 & 4-Year-Old Story Time (6-Week Session)
This is an energetic and interactive 40-minute program for independent 3-and-4 year-olds since they will attend story time without their caregiver. We will share books, music, movement, stories, and crafts.Meets on Thursday, Jan 15, 22, 29, Feb 5, 12, 26. There is NO s......More
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Thursday February 12 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic (Virtual)
Feminist philosopher Dr. Lindsey Stewart’s book, The Conjuring of America: Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic, tells the stories of Mammies during slavery; the Voodoo Queens and Blues Women of Reconstruction; and the Granny Midwives and text......More
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Thursday February 12 6:30pm - 7:30pm EST
Love Letters — A Meditation & Mindfulness Session (In-Person)
Registration Required BelowThis winter, we're offering an in-person mindfulness program to kick off our virtual meditation series to help us begin the New Year grounded, refreshed, and connected.Love Letters — A Meditation & Mindfulness Session with Jackie DeLiseFor thi......More
