After Hours for Adults/Teens

Past Programs:

The World of Carousels, May 6, 2025 6-7:30 pm

Prepare to embark on a unique journey into the thrilling history of carousels with an educator from The Carousel Museum in Bristol.  Uncover the surprising complexity of this seemingly simple ride, which transcends from amusement parks to fine art. Carousels are a world of unexpected wonders.  Are you prepared to be fascinated?    

Slater Library Open House Art Show, April 12, 2025 2-6 pm

Stop in and support our local artists and they exhibit their beautiful works!  This annual event is not to be missed! Refreshments provided.

The Art of Container Gardening, Tuesday, March 11, 2025 @ 6 pm (doors open @ 5:45 pm)

    Make the most of limited growing space by designing, planting and   maintaining your own urban oasis. Mark Gostkiewicz of Tri Gable Lea Farm will understand the best plants and containers for your space. Please join us for this fun and informational program.

Griswold High School Chamber Choir directed by Raymond Churchill, Tuesday, November 19, 2024 @ 6PM

This 20-member group is known for their acapella arrangements regularly winning awards and acclamation in competitions across the state and country. They will be presenting a variety of music highlighting the upcoming holiday season. This program will be open to all ages, families welcome.

“HER MAJESTY” Queen Elizabeth II – Monday, May 20, 2024, 6pm

Sheryl Faye Presents Historical Women. We are pleased to host Sheryl here once again. She has performed other programs here in the past that were so well done that we keep inviting her back! Please join us to welcome Her Majesty, a true icon, inspiring people around the world with her strength and resilience. An Adult/Teen event

Under the Tents! Outdoor kick off for Summer – Friday, June 14, 2024, 2-4pm

Join us on the front lawn for Upcycle Crafts and the Waterford Country School Petting Zoo. Pick up information about our summer children’s program, visit with the animals and upcycle with us!

Connecticut Authors Trail – Tuesday, July 23, 2024, 6pm 

The Trail kicks off in Franklin, CT, on July 9th with author Tessa Wegert. Author D.M. Foley will be the Author hosted here at Slater Library on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.

September 24, 2024 @ 6 pm:

" I Know What You're Thinking" a mind reading show with Gregg Dwyer.

This mix of magic, psychology and intuition will leave you astonished,

entertained and maybe a little unnerved. Gregg started out as an escape artist and illusionist working with Doug Henning’s Broadway hit “the Magic Show”. This is going to be a lot of fun!

Saturday, September 28, 2024 – 9AM to 2PM:

Friends of Slater Library hosting Huge Book/Yard Sale! Stop by the Griswold Town Hall parking lot to browse for books, DVDs and so much more! Please visit our website for information on book donations.

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 @ 6PM:

Heroes & Headaches: New England’s Story of Pirates and Pirate Hunters presented by Luca Rebussini. Come sail back in time with us to a sea ruled by Pirates and learn about their reign of terror and those who hunted them down. This interactive, educational program (of course it is educational, Luca is a Social Studies teacher) will highlight the who and why along with weapons and tactics. Join us to explore this fascinating time in history.