ON HIATUS: Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group
(Not currently meeting. This group plans to resume, please check back for more details.)
Drop-in group.
To help people who care for those with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, the Alzheimer’s Association Connecticut Chapter facilitates about 90 support groups around the state. People talk about their experiences and offer suggestions to deal with topics including medical, legal, behavioral and financial problems.
French Conversation Group: Monday
Mondays (ongoing), 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Drop-in group.
Meet up with other beginner to intermediate French speakers to practice conversation in a friendly environment.
French Conversation Group: Tuesday
Tuesdays (ongoing), 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Drop-in group.
Meet up with other beginner to intermediate French speakers to practice conversation in a friendly environment.
Genealogy Interest Group
2nd & 4th Tuesday of Every Month (ongoing), 2:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Drop-in group.
Meet up with other genealogy aficionados, talk about resources, share your own genealogy journey, ask questions, and more! Great group for beginners looking to get into the community and long-time enthusiasts looking to meet new friends and share their passion.
Italian Conversation Group
Wednesdays (ongoing), 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Drop-in group.
Ciao! Buongiorno! Buonasera! Come to the Library on Wednesdays at 3 pm to converse with other beginner to intermediate Italian speakers in a supportive environment, led by a former Italian professor.
Needlework Group
Mondays (ongoing), 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Drop-in group.
Knit, crochet, embroider, needlepoint, and more are welcome! Come and do needlework with other craft enthusiasts. Bring your crafts, your works in progress, your finished pieces, your patterns, and craft along with others while swapping tips, tricks, and conversation.
The Writer’s Block – SATURDAY MEETINGS START IN MARCH
2nd & 4th Wednesday of Every Month (ongoing), 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
3rd Saturday of Every Month (ongoing), 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Drop-in group.
Are you a writer? Do you struggle to find a quiet place to work? The library has set aside a block of time and a place just for you! No prompts. No critiques. Just write! All levels and all genres welcome.
This is a drop-in program that does not require registration. This group meets on the second and fourth Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. and the third Saturday of each month at 9:30 a.m. in the library’s conference room.
SCORE At The Library
Thursdays (ongoing), 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Registration required. Masks required.
The Southeastern Connecticut chapter of SCORE provides free and confidential advice on starting and growing small businesses. Appointments must be scheduled in advance, either by calling (860) 388-9508 or downloading a request form.
