After Hours for Adults/Teens
Upcoming Events:
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 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?
Teen/Adult After Hours Program; call the library @ (860) 376-0024 to sign-up.
Past Programs:
Tuesday, November 19th @ 6PM
Griswold High School Chamber Choir directed by Raymond Churchill.
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 20th, 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 14th, 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 23rd, 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 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 28th – 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 15th @ 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.