Short Attention Span Literary Club
This month’s story is “Those Are As Brothers,” by Nancy Hale.
Family Program: Fictional Forests
Go on an adventure with Sophie Mouse! Inspired by The Adventures of Sophie Mouse series by Connecticut author Poppy Green, this program will bring to life some of Sophie's fun-filled escapades in the woodland village of Silverlake Forest. Families can hop on lily pads, craft with flowers, and design their own make-believe forest filled with whimsical woodland characters!
French Canadian Jam
Get acquainted with French Canadian traditional tunes at this monthly jam session at the CMCH, happening Saturday afternoons on First Free Weekends! New players and new listeners are always welcome! If you would like to join in, please get in touch with jam organizer, Joe Lavariere, at joesondra@juno.com. Please note: the French Canadian Jam will take a break during July, November, and December.
Guided Tour of Connecticut’s Bookshelf
Drop in for a guided tour of our latest special exhibition, Connecticut's Bookshelf.
Bilingual Family Story Time
Join us for a special English-Spanish bilingual family story time with Linda Montanez from the Hartford Public Library! Surrounded by books in the exhibit Connecticut's Bookshelf, families will cozy up in beanbags, listen to a story, and then do some crafts!
Lunch and Learn – “Anomalous Characters”: The Children of the Loyalists
In this virtual presentation, Shea Hendry will discuss how adolescent participants in the loyalist exodus retained their legal rights to membership within both British and U.S. polities in the aftermath of independence.
Samson Occom: Indigenous Sovereignty in Revolutionary Connecticut
Join us to learn about some exciting new scholarship about Samson Occom, the renowned Mohegan minister.
“Wide Awakes: Campaigning for Lincoln” Exhibition Opening Reception
Join us to celebrate the opening of our newest exhibition, Wide Awakes: Campaigning for Lincoln.
Wide Awakes: Campaigning for Lincoln Gallery Talk
Join a museum educator for a guided tour of our newest exhibition, Wide Awakes: Campaigning for Lincoln.
Family Story Time
Join us for a special family story time! Surrounded by books in the exhibit Connecticut's Bookshelf, families will cozy up in beanbags, listen to a story, and then do some crafts! With a new story each time, families can discover the many stories brought to life by Connecticut authors and illustrators.