Adult Monthly Program Calendar for June 2024

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JUNE 
PROGRAMS 
Adults 
Monday, June 10, 7:00 PM ONLINE 
Speculative Fiction Book Club* 
Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel 
(2022). 
 
Thursday, June 13, 8:00PM - 9:00PM ONLINE 
Virtual Author Talk with Freida McFadden* 
 
Thursday, June 20, 2:00PM - 3:00PM ONLINE 
Virtual Author Talk with Tiffany Jewell* 
 
Thursday, June 20, 6:30PM – 7:30PM ONLINE 
The Swans of Harlem with 
Author Karen Valby along 
with four of the Swans and 
fifth swan Gayle McKinney-
Griffith 's daughter Khadija 
Griffith.* 
Co-sponsored with Waterford 
RISE (Residents for Inclusion 
& Social Equity). 
 
Tuesday, June 25, 6:30PM – 7:30PM  
Best Day Hikes with Steve Fagin 
 
Thursday, June 27, 10:00AM - 11:30AM  
Make & Take:  create a bee house* 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Friday, June 28, 1:00PM  
Friday Afternoon Book Club 
On a Night of a Thousand Stars by Andrea 
Yaryura Clark (2022) . Led by Library Director 
Chris Johnson. 
Monday, June 3, 2:00PM - 3:00PM ONLINE 
Virtual Author Talk with Matt Shindell* 
 
Tuesday, June 4, 5:30PM – 6:30PM  
Snap, Crackle & Pop! Why Does my Shoulder Hurt?  
Our speaker is Dr. Nimit Patel, 
Orthopedic Partners, Hartford 
HealthCare and Backus Hospital. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Wednesday, June 5, 6:30PM – 7:30PM  
Mystery Book Club 
The Mystery of Mrs. Christie by Marie Benedict (2021) 
 
Thursday, June 6, 6:30PM – 7:30PM  
Eternity Revisited: messages on life from my near-
death experience with author Dr. Joseph Geraci 
 
Friday, June 7, 10:30AM - 11:30AM  
Book Discussion @ the Senior Center* 
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shel-
by Van Pelt (2022).  This event is in 
partnership with Waterford Senior 
Services.  This event is funded by the 
Core Plus Credit Union!   
To register call Senior Services at 860-
444-5839.  Once you register pick up 
books at Senior Center. 
 
Fridays, June 7, 14, 21 & 28, 11:00AM - 12:30PM  
Scrabble Club 
 
Saturday, June 8, 3:00PM – 4:30PM  
Reflections from the Civil Rights Trail: a journey from 
Memphis to Atlanta 
 
05/24 
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. 

www.waterfordpubliclibrary.org        
All programs are free and open to the public. 
All programs are in person unless online is specified. 
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. 
Art Wall: Nevaeh Suarez 
Nevaeh Suarez is a local 16-year-old high school student. She has 
been interested in art for much of her life, mostly working with 
graphite and pen  
Saturday, June 15, 10:30AM  - 1:30PM 
2024 Summer Reading Kickoff! 
Our Read, Renew, Repeat Summer Reading program is kicking off! All ages are welcome 
to come celebrate with a family friendly concert, petting zoo, and plenty of games and 
activities for the whole family.  
 
Friday, June 21, 2:30PM - 3:30PM  
Make Music Day - Ukuleles by the Sea! 
Listen to the sounds of the ukulele, learn about this instrument, the sheet 
music involved and how to play within a group.  Come listen to the group 
Ukuleles by the Sea . . . established 2022 and hosted by Mary Randolph and 
Amanda Kennedy. Make Music Day started 41 years ago in France. It be-
came a day where free music would be heard everywhere. Four decades lat-
er, the holiday has spread throughout the world and is now celebrated in more than 1,000 cities in 120 
different countries.  
 
Monday, June 24, 10:00AM - 11:30AM  
Coffee With a Cop 
Visit the main floor of the library between 10:00 and 11:30 am to chat with various mem-
bers of the Waterford Police Department as well as the Waterford Fire Department. This is 
a great opportunity to discuss any community issues or concerns and ask questions. 
Coffee will be provided. 
 
Friday, June 28, 2:00PM - 4:00PM  
Family Movie Matinee 
Bring your blankets and some snacks and get comfy for a cozy afternoon with a family 
film based on the Read, Renew, Repeat summer reading theme. We are kicking off 
our summer Family Movie Matinee series with The Lorax (2012, PG, 94 minutes).     
FAMILY PROGRAMS: 
All ages are welcome, no registration required.