Adult Monthly Program Calendar for April 2025

Thursdays, April 3, 10, 17 & 24, 7:00PM – 8:30PM  
Let's Speak English Together! 
This program is generously funded by the Com-
munity Foundation of Eastern Connecticut. 
 
Fridays, April 4, 11, & 25, 11:00AM - 12:30PM  
Scrabble Club 
This club is open to all 
ages and abilities. 
 
 
Monday, April 7, 6:30PM - 7:30PM  
Reflecting upon Life: an author talk 
David Vasquenza discusses his book Reflecting 
upon Life: through Poetry, Quotes and Photos.   
 
Tuesday, April 8, 3:30PM – 4:30PM  
Alternative "Lawn" Options for New England 
Landscapes* 
Our speaker is Victoria Wallace, Extension Educa-
tor, UConn Sustainable Turf & Landscape. Regis-
tration is suggested.   
 
Wednesday, April 9, 6:30PM – 8:00PM 
RESCHEDULED FROM APRIL 2 
Mystery Book Club 
None of this is True by Lisa Jewell  
 
VIRTUAL AUTHOR 
 TALKS 
Wednesday, April 2, 7:00PM - 8:00PM ONLINE 
Virtual Author Talk with Jodi Picoult* 
 
Tuesday, April 8, 2:00PM - 3:00PM ONLINE 
Virtual Author Talk with Matthew Fleming* 
 
Thursday, April 24, 7:00PM - 8:00PM ONLINE 
Virtual Author Talk with Gregg Hurwitz* 
 
Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speaker's Consortium  
and generously funded in memory of Irma Diaz-Saavedra by her family.  
APRIL 
PROGRAMS 
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. 
Monday, April 14, 7:00PM – 8:30PM ONLINE 
Speculative Fiction Book Club* 
Dark Matter by Blake Crouch  
 
Monday, April 21, 6:30PM - 8:00PM  
Silent Book Club ® 
New chapter starting! 
Reading together silently. 
Join us! 
 
Friday, April 25, 1:00PM- 2:30PM  
Friday Afternoon Book Club 
Between Two Moons by Aisha Abdel Gawad  
Drop-In Tech Thursdays 
 Thursday, April 3, 2:00PM- 3:00PM  
       Privacy settings for your social media accounts.   
 
 Thursday, April 17, 2:00PM- 3:00PM  
       Libby and the Palace Project apps for  
       downloadable ebooks and audiobooks.   
 
Please bring your mobile devices and your library 
cards. 

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 PROGRAMS: 
Saturday, April 5, 10:00AM - 1:00PM  
Community Volunteer Fair 
April is National Volunteer Month! The library is hosting over 20 local organizations 
and service clubs. All ages are invited to join us between 10 am and 1 pm to learn 
more about volunteer opportunities for teens and adults. No registration required 
to attend. There will be free refreshments. Please join us to learn more about ways 
that you can help! Free and open to the public. 
 
Monday, April 14 and Wednesday, April 16, 10:00AM – 11:30AM  
Pollinator Garden Paver Decorating – 2 Sessions 
All ages are welcome to join us to work in pairs or as family groups to decorate pavers 
with mosaic tiles to help us create the border for our newly expanded pollinator  
garden in the front of the library. All supplies will be provided. Program is free and 
open to the public. Library Trustee Eileen Boyce, along with community members, Susan & Charles 
Luxton will be our instructors. Please register for only one session. Registration is required.  
 
Tuesday, April 15, 2:30PM - 4:30PM  
GIANT Room Kickoff Event 
For kids who dare to be kinder to our planet - the GIANT Room is coming to our library! 
Join us for an interactive and engaging workshop full of hands-on creative projects cen-
tered around Planet Earth. This workshop series is a great combination of hands-on 
creativity, engineering, arts, and crafts, focused on family engagement and fun!  
All ages are welcome, no registration required. This GIANT Room opportunity is funded 
by the State of Connecticut and the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the 
provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the Connecticut State Library. 
 
Saturday, April 26, 11:00AM - 2:00PM  
Jewelry Fundraiser Sale 
Everyone is welcome to join us for a jewelry fundraiser sale. There will be a 
wide selection of items available at affordable prices. Find something special for 
someone in your life, to celebrate Mother's Day, or to just treat yourself! Cash 
or card accepted for payment. All items are those that have been donated to 
the library. All proceeds will go to support the Waterford Public Library!