Mark Twain Library Events

Thursday June 5 12:30pm - 1:15pm EDT

Gentle Bloom: Spring Yoga with Viki (Virtual)

Registration Required Below Looking for a way to stay grounded and rejuvenated this spring? Join us for this popular and inspiring 4-week virtual series with Viki Boyko, an experienced instructor who incorporates mindfulness with functional fitness moves.This series wil......More

Thursday June 5 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT

Opening Reception Photography Show: 60th Anniversary Redding Land Trust (In-Person)

Photo Credit: Toby WellesRegistration is FullCome see some amazing photographs of the town's outdoor spaces during the Opening Reception of the Redding Land Trust Photography Show!Enjoy catered light bites and beverages while browsing a display of juried photographs fea......More

Saturday June 7 9:00am - 10:30am EDT

Spring and Summer Celebration - Redding Community Hiking Club (Off-Site)

Registration Required Below*Registration will close for this hike on Thursday, June 5, at 4:00 pmThe Redding Community Hiking Club, a collaboration between the Redding Land Trust, the Mark Twain Library and Redding Neighbors & Newcomers returns with a series of spring and summer hikes in our gorgeous open space.Hike in Redding’s 2000+ acres of beautiful open space and in surrounding communities, with benefits for all: Enjoy memorable outings with family and friends. Promote health through outdoor exercise. Create community connections. Access the restorative power of nature. The Redding Community Hiking Club is led by Redding Land Trust Trail Tenders who maintain Redding Land Trust preserved properties, and other community members who love the outdoors. You are invited to join us on any of these planned hikes. Register early, as space is limited, and hikes fill up quickly.Join us for our June hike on Saturday, June 7Saugatuck Falls - Birds of the Forest (Bring binoculars if you have them!) — ReddingOptional: Meet for Coffee after the hike at a local coffee bar (separate checks)Parking/Gathering Location: Details will be emailed to all registered participants several days before the hikeStart Time: Hike will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. — arrive at least 10 minutes earlyHike Duration: Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutesHike Difficulty: Easy to moderateGuide: John McLaren, Town of Redding Open Space ManagerHiking group size: Limited to 20Destination Website: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/connecticut/saugatuck-falls-and-hardwood-trail-loopWhy should you go? Learn the basics of birdsong and identification. Enjoy this lovely, peaceful, wooded area.Things to Know Before You Go: Dress appropriately and review these hiking tips.Upcoming Hikes:(Click live links below for details , information on later hikes coming soon)July 12, 4:00-5:30 pm: Norwalk River TrailSeptember 6, 10:00-11:00 am: HighsteadBy registering for this event you give permission to the Mark Twain Library to share your contact information with the Redding Land Trust, our co-sponsor for this event.*Registration will close for this hike on Thursday, June 5 at 4:00 pm.

Monday June 9 3:15pm - 4:00pm EDT

New Game Testing & Taking the bus from RES! (7, 8, 9-year-olds ONLY)

7, 8 & 9-year-olds (ONLY), join us at the Mark Twain Library to test out a new board game from one of Redding's own children's game creators! We'll have snack and play games!SNACK: Target Favorite Day brand Fudge Bars; Mott's Assorted Fruit Flavored SnacksChildren who s......More

Monday June 9 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT

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

Monday June 9 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT

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

Monday June 9 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT

MTL Writers' Group (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

Tuesday June 10 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT

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

Tuesday June 10 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT

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

Tuesday June 10 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

Explore Unexpected Twists and Turns with Bestselling Author Lisa Jewell (Virtual)

You’re invited to an exclusive preview event with New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jewell as she introduces readers to her forthcoming title Don’t Let Him In (on sale June 24, 2025!). Along with an introduction to her newest bone-chilling, psychological thriller, ......More

Wednesday June 11 10:30am - 11:10am EDT

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

Wednesday June 11 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

Women & Money Roundtable Series

Registration Required BelowThe Women and Money Roundtable is a monthly financial program created to empower and educate women on financial matters that impact their families and themselves. Join Julia Strayer and Liz Maccarone virtually as they lead a lively and informative discussion on how to make sense of today’s financial markets.The Women and Money Roundtable series will meet monthly throughout the year. Please register for each session separately.June 11July 16August 13September 10Registered participants will receive a Webinar link on the day of the program. Include your cell phone number on the registration form and receive one text reminder, with link before the program begins.About the Speakers:Julia Strayer, CPWA®, CIMA®, CRPC®Senior Vice President, Wealth Management AdvisorPrior to joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2000, Julia was a vice president and private banker for BankBoston’s Private Bank for 7 years, responsible for asset management and trust services. Previously, Julia worked in marketing for 9 years with Merrill. Julia has a BA from Ohio State University and an MBA from New York University’s Stern School of Business. Julia has appeared on the CNBC show “Power Lunch,” CBS “This Morning,” WGCH’s “Women in Business,” in addition to featured articles in USA Today. Liz Maccarone, CRPC®Senior Financial AdvisorLiz joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2012. Liz works closely with high-net-worth individuals and their families to create personalized and comprehensive strategies that support their goals, including investment management, retirement planning, liability management, and multigenerational planning. Liz values the importance of establishing and cultivating relationships with families including the next generation. Liz graduated from Fairfield University with a dual bachelor’s degree in Finance and Marketing. She began her career working at a boutique investment firm as a Business Development Associate, specializing in commodities and futures trading. This program is sponsored in partnership by the presenters and libraries in Fairfield and Westchester Counties.

Thursday June 12 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT

Fine Wine or Sour Grapes? Let's Talk About Aging (In-Person)

Registration Required BelowCo-sponsored by Redding’s Commission on Aging“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, lis......More

Thursday June 12 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT

Ron Chernow on Mark Twain (Off-Site)

New Location: Ridgefield Playhouse at 80 E. Ridge Road, Ridgefield, CTTICKETS ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT: SOLD OUTDoors will open for general admission beginning at 6:30 p.m.—no early admittance allowed.The Mark Twain Library is thrilled to welcome Pulitzer Prize-winning author Ron Chernow—one of the most acclaimed biographers of our time—for an unforgettable evening.Chernow, celebrated for his bestsellers Alexander Hamilton and Washington: A Life, now turns his masterful storytelling to Mark Twain. His much-anticipated new biography, a deep and vivid portrait of America’s greatest humorist, was researched in part at the Mark Twain Library — Twain’s invaluable gift to his neighbors here in Redding.This is an extraordinary opportunity; Ron Chernow is in high demand by libraries and bookstores nationwide…but he has specifically chosen The Mark Twain Library as a stop on his book tour. We are extremely honored to be among the exclusive venues where he shares insights into his latest bound-to-be-bestseller.This remarkable event will take place at the Ridgefield Playhouse located at 80 E. Ridge Road, Ridgefield, CTAbout the Author[caption id="attachment_28932" align="alignleft" width="154"] The author and historian Ron Chernow (USA), Brooklyn, New York, April 27, 2017. Photograph © Beowulf Sheehan beowulf@beowulfsheehan.com[/caption]Ron Chernow is the prizewinning author of seven previous books and the recipient of the 2015 National Humanities Medal. His first book, The House of Morgan, won the National Book Award, Washington: A Life won the Pulitzer Prize for Biography, and Alexander Hamilton—the inspiration for the Broadway musical—won the George Washington Book Prize. He has twice been a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award and is one of only three living biographers to have won the Gold Medal for Biography of the American Academy of Arts and Letters. A past president of PEN America, Chernow has been the recipient of nine honorary doctorates.

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Gentle Bloom: Spring Yoga with Viki (Virtual)

Opening Reception Photography Show: 60th Anniversary Redding Land Trust (In-Person)

Spring and Summer Celebration - Redding Community Hiking Club (Off-Site)

New Game Testing & Taking the bus from RES! (7, 8, 9-year-olds ONLY)

Dying to Know!! — A Moderated Discussion Group on Death and Dying (In-person)

Adult Chess Club (In-Person)

MTL Writers' Group (Virtual)

Redding Reads Scripts (In-Person)

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