Rhyme Time offers songs, movement, and rhymes to help nurture early language skills.  Ages birth-24 months. (Drop-in)

Addams Family Values

The spooky clan welcome a newborn and hire a bachelor-murdering nanny who's out to inherit Uncle Fester's fortune. Wednesday and Pugsley are on to her, so she convinces Gomez and Morticia to send them away to an inane summer camp.

1 hour, 34 minutes. PG-13

Rhyme Time offers songs, movement, and rhymes to help nurture early language skills.  Ages birth-24 months. (Drop-in)

BYO book, light snack and drink
No assigned reading

6:00 pm - Welcome
6:15 pm - Read Quietly
7:00 pm - Wrap up/Socialize

For more information, email slee@enfield.org

The Friends will gather for their holiday meeting. (Members Only.)

The Hundred-Foot Journey

The teenage son of an Indian restaurateur finds work with his dad's culinary foe across the street. With a war between the two eateries brewing, the teen displays his unique talents in the kitchen by merging Indian and French cuisines.

2 hours, 2 minutes. PG

Create holiday cards to send to someone special.  Ages 5 and up  Drop-in

Enfield Culture and Arts Commission is sponsoring First Wednesdays Open Mic at the Enfield Public Library.

First Wednesdays are about creating a welcoming and supportive performance space for artists of all ages and levels. Come express your talents whether it be music, poetry, rap, or spoken word with a receptive group. Facilitated by Enfield musician Kevin Crane.

A variety of instruments including ukuleles, guitars, drums, violins, mandolins, and keyboards are available to be checked out at the library for a three week loan.

The purpose of the Enfield Culture and Arts Commission shall be to plan, produce, coordinate, or otherwise provide assistance to sponsors of events or activities and to encourage participation therein, which promote or develop the artistic, historic, cultural and heritage resources of and within the community of Enfield.

Sign up at Reference Desk
Bring favorite appetizer to share and beloved cookies to exchange (8 dozen). Hot chocolate and coffee provided.

Wear your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal for stories, a craft and music on the lawn. Ages 3-7 Drop-in

Twisters

A former storm chaser haunted by a devastating encounter with a tornado during her college years, now studies storm patterns on screens safely in New York City. She is lured back to the open plains by her friend to test a groundbreaking new tracking system. There, she crosses paths with the charming and reckless social-media superstar who thrives on posting his storm-chasing adventures with his raucous crew, the more dangerous the better.

2 hours, 2 minutes. PG-13

Rhyme Time offers songs, movement, and rhymes to help nurture early language skills.  Ages birth-24 months. (Drop-in)

Kathy Caton will share her book The Redemption of Uncle Richard, “Boss” Croker The Lion of Manhattan: From Irish immigrant to Tammany Boss. The book is is in part, an overview of Ms. Caton’s family lineage that focuses on the history of this intriguing and colorful individual. After decades of working on her family genealogy, Ms. Caton discovered Richard Croker, Tammany Boss, was indeed her great, great, grand uncle, immigrating to the United States from Ireland. She found during her extensive research, many redemptive qualities in this so-called “crime boss”, as she found many of the historical summaries depict him for his negative influence and corruption of New York politics. However, this book investigates and illustrates his character in depth, and ultimately finds him to have some significant endearing attributes while it dives head on into his personal life and his political career. This biography begins in Ireland, way before Richard and his parents immigrated to the United States and continues throughout his tragedies and triumphs both and out of the spotlight. Ms. Caton was fascinated to learn about the evolution of our political structure here in the United States and how that structure, in many respects, has modeled the past as well as changed very little from the designs of these formative Tammany bosses, one of which is this Uncle, Boss Richard Croker, The Lion of Manhattan.

She recently is a retired music educator and continues to work as MD for the Hazardville United Methodist Church, plays keyboards for Silk City Jazz Band and hosts a private studio in her new home in Ellington, CT. She is a composer, a novice writer, writing blogs for Broadwayworld and SBU Alumni blog and began to investigate writing in 2008 while recovering from an accident that halted her work as a public school educator and musician for a few years. During that recovery time, she self-published her first book, “Da Capo-from the beginning” and dedicated it to those students that made a difference in her life.

Largely due to the lifestyle change during the Covid19 pandemic, she was able to spend more time chasing her family history, including her roots to the American Revolution when she fell upon Richard Croker’s life and backstory.  Intrigued with finding a variety of tales about him and his life, she became passionate about researching any and all things about him, including speaking with DNA fellow family links that also encountered some of his pictures and information. Kate felt that she wanted to “right a wrong” in that her father George suggested his family heritage may have had criminal content. Kate is here to share this historical overview that touches in a lot about Richard’s character, which includes a lot of redeeming qualities to his “person,” who also shares with Kate, direct lineage to Brigadier General John Mead.

Any reader that enjoys reading about Irish American and New York history, rags to riches stories, or historical political themes, may enjoy this in depth study of the man, his crimes and influence during the Industrial Revolution as well as her intentional call to liberate his legacy from, up until now, the depicted notion of just “The Crime Boss of New York. She will have books available for sale and signing.

Enjoy nursery rhymes, fingerplays and songs for children ages birth to 24 months. Drop-in

Twisters

A former storm chaser haunted by a devastating encounter with a tornado during her college years, now studies storm patterns on screens safely in New York City. She is lured back to the open plains by her friend to test a groundbreaking new tracking system. There, she crosses paths with the charming and reckless social-media superstar who thrives on posting his storm-chasing adventures with his raucous crew, the more dangerous the better.

2 hours, 2 minutes. PG-13

Join Deputy Director Katie Werth for a discussion of Someone Else’s Shoes by Jojo Moyes.

Nisha lives the life of the seriously wealthy, until her husband announces a divorce and cuts her off. Nisha is determined to hang onto her glamorous life. Sam has accidentally taken Nisha’s gym bag. When she tries on Nisha’s six-inch high Christian Louboutin red crocodile shoes, the resulting jolt of confidence that makes her realize something must change—and that thing is herself.

The Enfield Historical Society wants to digitize your family photos to capture scenes from Thompsonville, Hazardville, and Enfield. Bring your photos in boxes to the Enfield Public Library on Wednesday, December 11 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. We will scan them on the spot and return them to you. Co-sponsored by the Enfield Public Library.

Bring the whole family for fun, free Bingo! Front lobby doors open at 6:00 pm. Drop-in

Fun for the entire family! Build a tree for our annual gallery. Material will be provided or bring what you need to create your vision. All the fun of creating without the mess. Sponsored by Enfield Culture and Arts Commission. Drop-in

Join Reference Librarian Sam Lee for a discussion of The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer

Years ago, a reclusive mega-bestselling children’s author quit writing under mysterious circumstances. Suddenly he resurfaces with a brand-new book and a one-of-a-kind competition, offering a prize that will change the winner’s life .

278 pages

The Goodwill Career Center is coming to the Pearl Street Library to present a workshop series. Senior Career Coach Cherie Sachiel will provide her expertise on job searching.  

Interview Skills - prepare yourself before the interview; what to expect during the interview process; how to answer difficult questions you may be asked; and how to follow up after the interview is over. 

Join Branch Librarian Aimee Sixt for a discussion of Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

360 pages

For fans of A Man Called Ove, a charming, witty and compulsively readable exploration of friendship,reckoning, and hope that traces a widow's unlikely connection with a giant Pacific octopus.

The Monuments Men

Allied WWII-era art experts go behind enemy lines in Germany to recover works of art stolen by the Nazis, which are slated for destruction if the Third Reich falls. With little combat experience, the ragtag squadron have their work cut out for them.

1 hour, 58 minutes. PG-13

Join us for the opening reception of our gallery of handmade trees.  Enjoy a musical performance while you browse the trees. This event is sponsored by the Enfield Culture and Arts Commission and the Enfield Public Library.  Drop-in

Join Public Services Librarian Lisa Sprague for a discussion of The Road to Roswell by Connie Willis.

When level-headed Francie arrives in Roswell, New Mexico, for her college roommate’s UFO-themed wedding—complete with a true-believer bridegroom—she can’t help but roll her eyes at all the wide-eyed talk of aliens, which obviously don’t exist. Imagine her surprise, then, when she is abducted by one.

Enjoy simple stories, songs, movement, finger plays, open play time and art. Ages 12-24 months  Drop-in

Last Holiday

Romantic comedy about a shy American saleswoman whose doctor misdiagnoses her. When she believes that death is calling, she decides to go out with a bang and heads to Europe for an extended stay at a swanky resort.

1 hour, 52 minutes. PG-13

Rhyme Time offers songs, movement, and rhymes to help nurture early language skills.  Ages birth-24 months. (Drop-in)

An afternoon showing of a popular new film rated PG. Free popcorn! Drop-in

Wingmasters will bring live owls to teach children how they use their specialized powers of sight, hearing and flight to survive in the wild. Ages 5 and up! Free tickets required. Get tickets here beginning Dec 16.

Using Legos® and Keva Planks® see what you can build in an hour. Your only limit is your imagination. All Ages (Drop-in)

A dapper, dancing snowman, a marching troop of penguins, acrobatic elves and the Snow Queen are some of the marionettes in Robert Rogers puppet show. Ages 4 and up. Free tickets available here starting on Dec 23.

Come count down to the Noon Year with us!  Join us for an hour long celebration as we count down to twelve o'clock noon and dance to music provided by DJ Red Supreme.  All ages. Free tickets available here starting on Dec. 23.

Listen to stories about winter, make a craft and dance. Ages 3-7 Drop-in

Meet other homeschool families, share ideas, play games, and enjoy other self-directed activities at this monthly hangout. All ages. Drop-in

Rhyme Time offers songs, movement, and rhymes to help nurture early language skills.  Ages birth-24 months. (Drop-in)

Songs, movement, and rhymes to help nurture early language skills.  Ages birth-24 months. (Drop-in)

BYO book, light snack and drink
No assigned reading

6:00 pm - Welcome
6:15 pm - Read Quietly
7:00 pm - Wrap up/Socialize

For more information, email slee@enfield.org

Join Deputy Director Katie Werth for a discussion of Kitchens of the Great Midwest by J. Ryan Stradal.

When Lars Thorvald's wife, Cynthia, falls in love with wine--and a dashing sommelier--he's left to raise their baby, Eva, on his own. He's determined to pass on his love of food to his daughter--starting with puréed pork shoulder. As Eva grows, she finds her solace and salvation in the flavors of her native Minnesota.

Find it on Overdrive: https://libraryconnection.overdrive.com/lci-enfield/content/media/2015734

Join us for a family friendly movie, rated PG. Free popcorn. Front lobby door opens at 6:00 pm. Drop-in

Rhyme Time offers songs, movement, and rhymes to help nurture early language skills.  Ages birth-24 months. (Drop-in)

Join us for rhymes, action songs and books with little ones. Learn new ways to strengthen the bond with your child and nurture their brain development. Infants will spend time on the floor so please bring a blanket for them to lay on.  Ages birth - 24 months. Drop-in  

Join Branch Librarian Aimee Sixt for a discussion of The Trackers by Charles Frazier

Hurtling past the downtrodden communities of Depression-era America, painter Val Welch travels westward to the rural town of Dawes, Wyoming. Through a stroke of luck, he’s landed a New Deal assignment to create a mural representing the region for their new Post Office. A stunning new novel that paints a vivid portrait of life in the Great Depression..

332 pages

Join Luca Rebussini for a presentation that explains the history of the pirates and pirate hunters of New England during the Golden Age of Piracy. Topics discussed are why people became pirates, how pirate ships were run, weapons and tactics used, politics of the pirates, the government, and of the colonies, as well as how piracy ended. Welcome aboard as we discuss this hidden part of New England's history!

Luca Rebussini is from Cranston, R.I. He teaches 6th grade social studies teacher at Jenks Middle School in Pawtucket, R.I. A 2016 and 2017 graduate of URI with bachelor’s degrees in history and secondary education respectively and a 2018 graduate of Western Governors University with a master’s degree in ESL, Luca began his pirate history speeches out of a combination of a love of history, passion for teaching, and the fun of learning about the remarkable stories of pirates.

Enjoy simple stories, songs, movement, finger plays, open play time and art. Ages 12-24 months  Drop-in

Stress happens to all of us. Make your well-being a priority in 2025.

Up to 90% of all visits to the doctor’s office are stress-related, according to Harvard. Stress can be considered as much a risk factor for disease as smoking. Why can two people be in the same situation and respond to stress differently? Can going through stressful times without stress be a learned skill? Whatever your age or situation, this presentation will provide 10 tips to manage stress. Everyone will learn a technique to minimize stress and maximize vitality.

A graduate of Yale University School of Medicine, Dr. Wendy Hurwitz is a nationally recognized expert on stress. A former medical researcher for ABC News, Dr. Hurwitz is an expert in two fields: Mind/Body Medicine and Energy Medicine. She has a forthcoming book on stress.

Dr. Hurwitz helps organizations and individuals achieve peak performance by enhancing vitality and wellness. She translates the latest and most sophisticated scientific research into practical, easy-to-use techniques people can use to maintain and enhance vitality even under the most trying circumstances. Dr. Hurwitz has provided training for AT&T, Unilever, Lowe Worldwide, the FDNY, and has been an invited guest speaker at the United Nations.

Using Duplos® Legos® and Keva Planks® see what you can build in an hour. Your only limit is your imagination. All-ages (Drop-in)

Drop off a new or gently used puzzle between January 6th and 24th to receive a ticket to redeem during the swap. Come back on the 25th and pick out a new-to-you puzzle! This is an all ages event all levels of puzzle are welcome to be swapped. Drop-in

Songs, movement, and rhymes to help nurture early language skills.  Ages birth-24 months. (Drop-in)

Join Reference Librarian Sam Lee for a discussion of Blue Skies by T.C. Boyle

Denied a dog, a baby, and even a faithful fiancé, Cat suddenly craves a snake: a creature that can be worn like “jewelry, living jewelry” to match her black jeans. But when the budding social media star loses the young “Burmie,” she inadvertently sets in motion a chain of increasingly events that comes to threaten her very survival.

367 pages

Join Public Services Librarian Lisa Sprague for a discussion of The Jasad Heir by Sara Hashem.

Ten years ago, the kingdom of Jasad burned. Its magic was outlawed. Its royal family murdered. At least, that’s what Sylvia wants people to believe.

Join Deputy Director Katie Werth for a discussion of Maame by Jessica George.

Maddie's life in London is far from rewarding. With a mother who spends most of her time in Ghana, Maddie is the primary caretaker for her father. At work, her boss is a nightmare and Maddie is tired of being the only Black person in every meeting. When her mum returns from her latest trip, Maddie takes the chance to get out of the family home and finally start living.

Find it on Overdrive: https://libraryconnection.overdrive.com/lci-enfield/content/media/8918394

Join Branch Librarian Aimee Sixt for a discussion of We All Want Impossible Things by Catherine Newman.

Who knows you better than your best friend? Who knows your secrets, your fears, your desires, your strange imperfect self? Edi and Ash have been best friends for over forty years. But now the unthinkable has happened. Edi is dying of ovarian cancer and spending her last days at a hospice near Ash. A raucous, poignant celebration of life, love, and friendship at its imperfect and radiant best.

224 pages

Join Reference Librarian Sam Lee for a discussion of Shark Heart: A Love Story by Emily Habeck

For Lewis and Wren, their first year of marriage is also their last. Lewis receives a rare diagnosis. He will retain most of his consciousness, memories, and intellect, but his physical body will transform into that of a great white shark. As Lewis changes, he struggles to make peace with his unfulfilled dreams.

384 pages

Join the Friends as they welcome Patrick Scalisi author of Connecticut Cryptids.

Join Public Services Librarian Lisa Sprague for a discussion of One Way by S.J. Morden.

Former architect Frank Kittridge is serving life for murdering his son's drug dealer, so when he's offered a deal by the corporation that owns the prison -- he takes it. He's been selected to help build the first permanent base on Mars.

Join Deputy Director Katie Werth for a discussion of West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge.

Part adventure, part historical saga, and part coming-of-age love story, West with Giraffes explores what it means to be changed by the grace of animals, the kindness of strangers, the passing of time, and a story told before it's too late.

Join Reference Librarian Sam Lee for a discussion of Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy

Scientist Inti Flynn arrives in the Scotish Highlands with a purpose: to reintroduce wolves into the forests. Her efforts to rewild the dying landscape, are met with fierce opposition from the locals, who fear for their safety and way of life. When a farmer is mauled to death, Inti decides to bury the evidence, but what if the wolves didn't make the kill

258 pages

Join the Friends of the Enfield Library as they welcome Dennis Quinn he will lecture on the Conservation of Amphibians and Reptiles in Connecticut.

Join Public Services Librarian Lisa Sprague for a discussion of Floating Hotel Grace Curtis.

Welcome to the Grand Abeona Hotel: home of the finest food, the sweetest service, and the very best views the galaxy has to offer. All year round it moves from planet to planet, system to system, pampering guests across the furthest reaches of the milky way. 

Join Deputy Director Katie Werth for a discussion of Golden Girl by Elin Hilderbrand.

Entering the afterlife due to a hit and run accident, a successful author learns she can observe the earthly lives of her nearly grown children and is also permitted three "nudges" to alter the outcome of events.

Find it on Overdrive: https://libraryconnection.overdrive.com/lci-enfield/content/media/5907997

Join Reference Librarian Sam Lee for a discussion of The Celebrants by Steven Rowley

It’s been twenty-eight years since their graduation when their adult lives officially began. Now they find themselves in Big Sur to honor a decade sold pact to throw each other living “funerals,” celebrations to remind themselves that life is worth living—and living well.

320 pages

Join Public Services Librarian Lisa Sprague for a discussion of In Our Stars: The Doomed Earth by Jack Campbell.

Genetically engineered with partly alien DNA, Lieutenant Selene Genji is different from ordinary humans. And they hate her for it. Still, she’s spent her life trying to overcome society’s prejudice by serving in the Unified Fleet while Earth’s international order collapses into war.

Join the Friends for their annual Dinner Meeting, Dues, and Election. (Members Only)

Join Deputy Director Katie Werth for a discussion of North Woods by Daniel Mason.

When a pair of young lovers abscond from a Puritan colony, little do they know that their humble cabin in the woods will become the home of an extraordinary succession of human and nonhuman characters alike. As each inhabitant confronts the wonder and mystery around them, they begin to realize that the dark, raucous, beautiful past is very much alive.

Find it on Overdrive: https://libraryconnection.overdrive.com/lci-enfield/content/media/9492809

Join Reference Librarian Sam Lee for a discussion of Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez

Montgomery, Alabama, 1973. Fresh out of nursing school, Civil Townsend intends to make a difference, especially in her African American community. At the Montgomery Family Planning Clinic, she hopes to help women shape their destinies, to make their own choices for their lives and bodies.

359 pages

Members of the Friends of the Enfield Library will gather at the Enfield Annex to finalize plans for their June Book Sale.

Join Public Services Librarian Lisa Sprague for a discussion of I’m Afraid You’ve Got Dragons by Peter S. Beagle.

Dragons are common in the backwater kingdom of Bellemontagne, coming in sizes from mouse-like vermin all the way up to castle-smashing monsters. 

THE BOOK SALE WILL BE HELD AT THE ENFIELD ANNEX
124 North Maple Street
Enfield, CT 06082

Friday June 6   5:00 PM - 8:00 PM  Preview  $10.00 admission (for non-Friends members)

Saturday June 7  9:00 AM - 3:00 PM  Book Sale Free Admittance

Sunday June 8   10:00 AM - 2:00 PM   Bag Sale  Free Admittance
 $5 for Small Bag   $10 for Large Bag

THE BOOK SALE WILL BE HELD AT THE ENFIELD ANNEX
124 North Maple Street
Enfield, CT 06082

Friday June 6   5:00 PM - 8:00 PM  Preview  $10.00 admission (for non-Friends members)

Saturday June 7  9:00 AM - 3:00 PM  Book Sale Free Admittance

Sunday June 8   10:00 AM - 2:00 PM   Bag Sale  Free Admittance
 $5 for Small Bag   $10 for Large Bag

THE BOOK SALE WILL BE HELD AT THE ENFIELD ANNEX
124 North Maple Street
Enfield, CT 06082

Friday June 6   5:00 PM - 8:00 PM  Preview  $10.00 admission (for non-Friends members)

Saturday June 7  9:00 AM - 3:00 PM  Book Sale Free Admittance

Sunday June 8   10:00 AM - 2:00 PM   Bag Sale  Free Admittance
 $5 for Small Bag   $10 for Large Bag

Join Deputy Director Katie Werth for a discussion of People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry.

Alex and Poppy have nothing in common. And somehow, ever since a fateful car share many years ago, they are the very best of friends. For most of the year they live far apart, but every summer, they have taken one week of vacation together. Two years ago, they ruined everything and haven’t spoken since. Poppy convinces Alex to take one more vacation and lay everything on the table.

Find it on Overdrive: https://libraryconnection.overdrive.com/lci-enfield/content/media/5678299

Join Reference Librarian Sam Lee for a discussion of Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer

ASSISTANT WANTED: Notorious, high-ranking villain seeks loyal, levelheaded assistant for unspecified office duties, supporting staff for random mayhem, terror, and other Dark Things In General. Discretion a must. Excellent benefits.

340 pages

Join the Friends for their “One Read” meeting this year’s topic is True Crime.

Join Public Services Librarian Lisa Sprague for a discussion of The Blighted Stars by Megan E. O’Keefe.

She's a revolutionary. Humanity is running out of options. Habitable planets are being destroyed as quickly as they're found and Naira Sharp thinks she knows the reason why.