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Upcoming Events:
Slater Library Fall 2025 After Hours
Adult/ Teen programs
Signup required to assure seating. Visit Slater Library at 26 Main Street in Jewett City or call 860-376-0024
Master the Art of Preserving Your Harvest
Tuesday, September 9th @ 5:30pm (90 min presentation)
Mark Gostkiewicz from Tri Gable Lea Farm Returns
Preserve the taste of the season all year round with our "Preserving the Harvest" workshop! Get ready to say goodbye to wasted produce and hello to a pantry full of delicious, homemade preserves! In this class, we will teach you the ins and outs of pickling, canning, freezing, and drying so you can turn your bountiful harvest into long-lasting, flavorful treats. From cucumbers to tomatoes, and herbs to fruits, we will show you how to keep your harvest fresh and delicious.
Do not let your hard work go to waste, join us in this class to give yourself the confidence and skills you need to enjoy your harvest all year round.
Slatersville: America’s First Mill Village
Tuesday, September 23rd @ 6:00pm
Christian de Rezendes, Director at Breaking Branches Pictures
Join us for this presentation to learn about the making of the documentary and local New England history.
After being in production for over a decade, the first season of Slatersville: America's First Mill Village (episodes 1-5) premiered on Rhode Island PBS in 2022. The series received two 2023 Regional Boston/New England Emmy® nominations for Outstanding Documentary and Outstanding Musical Composition, which composer Stephen Gilbane won. Slatersville also received a gold Telly Award for Documentary Series. We have the first 5 episodes on DVD to borrow!
The Emancipation of Hannah Faythe Winslow: A Woman's Journey in Colonial America
Tuesday, October 7th @6:00pm
Karen Warfield, Connecticut Author
The Emancipation of Hannah Faythe Winslow: A Woman's Journey in Colonial America, by author Karen Warfield, is a work of literary fiction with historical facts woven throughout themes of deception and restoration. After the 1637 Mohegan and Pequot War, orphaned Hannah is left with a vile and amoral man who evades the local magistrates under the guise of establishing a plantation in southeastern Connecticut. She and the missionaries are sent to bring Christianity to the local tribes under an English charter that guarantees each family a homestead at the end of seven years. But instead of living a Godly, noble life, Hannah finds herself a hostage of unbearable religious dogma and a patriarchal society. She could not fathom the omniscience of God as she witnessed the brutality of man upon fellow man. But Hannah discovers God's grace as He leads her into the uncharted territories of the new world. She was a child bride, a woman captive, and finally, a woman triumphant.
Karen will include an interactive skit and demonstration during her book discussion. Come and join the lively discussion! Karen was a finalist in Connecticut Magazine's Best Local Author for 2025 and was short-listed by R.J. Julia Booksellers for historical fiction 2025.
Past Programs:
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.
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