Adult Monthly Program Calendar for January 2026

Adults 
All programs are free and open to the public.  * Registration is suggested or required. 
Access our online event calendar for more information and to register. 
Tuesday, January 20, 1:00PM - 2:30PM  
Introduction to Writing Workshop: don’t let 
that blank piece of paper intimidate you! 
 
Friday, January 23, 1:00PM- 2:30PM  
Friday Afternoon Book Club 
Origin by Dan Brown (2017). Our facilitator is 
Larry Zaccaro, author, scientist, toastmaster.   
 
Wednesday, January 28, 3:00PM - 4:30PM  
Reflect. Release. Reset: a 3-part journaling 
workshop to create your intentional 2026 * 
Join us for a guided journaling and 
meditation session to end 2025 
with insight and step into 2026 
with clarity and confidence.  This 
is the first of a 3-part workshop 
with certified journal instructor Rashmi Sharma.   
Journals will be provided unless you wish to bring 
your own. Registration is required.   
 
Wednesday, January 28, 6:30PM - 8:00PM  
Community Read with Waterford RISE: Book 
Discussion 
From these Roots by Tamara K. Lanier. One 
woman’s unrelenting mission to reclaim her  
ancestors’ history and honor their lineage pits 
her against one of the country’s most powerful 
institutions: Harvard University.  Laurie Wolfley, 
member of Waterford RISE, will lead this  
discussion.    
 
Saturday, January 31, 3:00PM - 4:00PM  
Sometimes a Dream is NOT Just a Dream: 
dream interpretation and analysis * 
Our speaker is Sydney Sherman, an author spe-
cializing in Thanatology (Life After Death), Reiki 
Master and Aura Consultant.   
Registration is suggested. 
JANUARY 
PROGRAMS 
Fridays, 11:00AM - 12:30PM  
Scrabble Club 
This weekly club is open to all ages and abilities. 
 
Wednesday, January 7, 6:30PM – 8:00PM  
Mystery Book Club 
The Crossing Places by Elly Griffiths (2009). 
Our facilitator is Pam Bedore, Associate 
Professor of English, UConn.   
 
Monday, January 12, 7:00PM – 8:30PM ONLINE  
Speculative Fiction Book Club * 
The Host by Stephanie Meyer (2008). Our 
facilitator is Pam Bedore, Associate  
Professor of English, UConn. 
 
 
Thursday, January 15, 5:00PM – 6:00PM ONLINE 
History of UFO's in Connecticut: Past and Present  
This presentation will look at some of the current 
and historical UFO sightings in the State of  
Connecticut, as well as, in the surrounding area.  
Registration is required for this virtual event. Our 
speaker is Michael (Mike) Panicello of the Mutual 
UFO Network ("MUFON") Connecticut Chapter.  
 
Saturday, January 17, 2:00PM - 3:30PM  
CT Author Book Talk with Mary Jane Ruffo * 
Sea Glass Beach: a promise of hope -  A 
tragic accident. A choice to 
make. A tender, heart-
warming love story of 
faith, hope, and second 
chances.   
Mary Jane Ruffo is a retired 
educator. When she is not writing, making jewelry, 
or reading others’ stories, you may find her scouring 
the coastline looking for sea glass. This is her first 
novel.  Registration is suggested.    

49 Rope Ferry Rd Waterford, CT 06385 
860-444-5805 
www.waterfordpubliclibrary.org 
Please help if you can. 
Support the library and donate to our Annual fund drive. 
www.waterfordpubliclibrary.org        
All programs are free and open to the public. 
All programs are in person unless online is specified. 
FEATURED PROGRAM: 
Monday, January 5th—Monday, February 23rd 
4th Annual Winter Reading Challenge 
Stop by the Information Desk beginning January 5 and pick 
up your Bingo card and start reading!  Drawing for the 
Grand Prize basket will be held Monday, February 23 at 6:00 
pm. 
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For every row or column you complete you earn a Bingo, 
you win a prize, and one entry for the Grand Prize!   
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Enter your titles and activities in the log on the back. 
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As you complete your Bingos come in and get your card 
stamped. 
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Complete a full card for a total of 25 entries towards the Grand Prize! 
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Register online and print off your Bingo card OR register in the library and pick-up the Bingo 
card at the Information Desk.  
January Art Wall: Krystal Chen   
Krystal Chen is a multifaceted artist whose creative journey began on the vibrant streets of 
New York City, where she worked as a street artist. Now pursuing her studies in Art and Edu-
cation at Three Rivers Community College, Krystal continues to explore diverse mediums in-
cluding oil paints, acrylics, charcoal, and watercolor.  
AMERICA 250 CT PROGRAM: 
Wednesday, January 21, 6:30PM - 7:30PM ONLINE 
Steeped in Secrecy: The Boston Tea Party, 250 Years Later 
The story of tea has always been infused with intrigue, particularly when it 
became a flash point for tensions between England and Colonial America.  
Learn about the brewing political problems tea presented in its history with 
Anglophile and former UK resident Claire Evans. Next, author, genealogist, librarian, and former UK resident 
Debra Dudek examines the history of the Boston Tea Party’s most famous partiers (and phonies), as well as 
how to trace bonafide participants through lineage societies and historical groups.  
Our presenter is Claire Evans of Tea with Claire and Debra Dudek, a genealogist. The first of our America's 
250th Anniversary events scheduled throughout 2026!  
 
Thank you to Eversource Energy for funding our America's 250th Anniversary events.  Co-sponsored with 
Groton Public Library, Otis Library of Norwich, Stonington Free Library and Public Library of New London.