Adult Monthly Program Calendar for June 2025

Tuesday, June 3, 4:00PM – 5:00PM  
Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month  
Our speaker is MaryLou Gannotti, Alzheimer's  
Association, who will speak on basic disease  
information. 
 
Wednesday, June 4, 6:00PM - 7:30PM  
Authors and their Journeys with Nick Checker 
 
Wednesday, June 4, 6:30PM – 8:00PM 
Mystery Book Club 
Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by 
Jesse Sutanto  
 
Thursday, June 5, 6:30PM – 7:30PM ONLINE 
The Sinners All Bow: an author talk with Kate 
Winkler Dawson about the real Hester Prynne *  
Co-sponsored by the Groton Public, Lyme Public, Bill 
Memorial, Public Library of New London and the Otis 
Library of Norwich! 
 
Thursdays, June 5 & 12, 7:00PM – 8:30PM  
Let's Speak English Together! 
This program is generously funded by the Community 
Foundation of Eastern Connecticut. 
 
Fridays, June 6, 13, 20, & 27, 11:00AM - 12:30PM  
Scrabble Club 
 
Monday, June 9, 7:00PM – 8:30PM ONLINE 
Speculative Fiction Book Club* 
Brave New World by Aldous Huxley  
 
Wednesday, June 11, 6:30PM - 7:30PM  
Connecticut, Color and the Civil War: a lecture* 
Our speaker is John Mills, a trained 
Genealogist, Independent Scholar, 
and a descendant of the enslaved. 
JUNE 
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. 
Friday, June 13, 10:30AM – 12:00PM  
Book Discussion @ Senior Services* 
West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge  
Registration is required by contacting Senior  
Services at 444-5839.  This event is in partnership 
with Waterford Senior Services.   
 
Monday, June 16, 6:30PM - 8:00PM  
Silent Book Club  
 
Tuesday, June 17, 1:00PM - 2:00PM  
Introduction to Writing: a workshop (don’t let 
that blank piece of paper intimidate you!)* 
 
Tuesday, June 17, 6:30PM – 7:30PM  
Light Pollution and Its Effects on Birds, Wildlife, 
and Human Health: Learn How You Can Help* 
Our speaker is Craig Repasz of Lights Out!  
Connecticut 
 
Tuesday, June 24, 6:30PM - 7:30PM  
The Traitor's Homecoming: an author talk with 
Matthew Reardon 
A reexamination of Benedict Arnold's 1781 raid on 
New London. 
 
Friday, June 27, 1:00PM- 2:30PM  
Friday Afternoon Book Club 
The Pull of the Stars by Emma Donoghue  
Drop-In Tech Thursdays 
 Thursday, June 12, 2:00PM- 3:00PM  
       Camera app and photos.  
 
 Thursday, June 26, 2:00PM- 3:00PM  
       Interesting things you didn't know your phone    
       could do.  
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. 
 
VIRTUAL AUTHOR 
 TALKS 
Wednesday, June 4, 2:00PM - 3:00PM ONLINE 
Virtual Author Talk with Smithsonian Scientists* 
 
Tuesday, June 10, 2:00PM - 3:00PM ONLINE 
Virtual Author Talk with Lisa Jewell* 
 
Tuesday, June 24, 4:00PM - 5:00PM ONLINE 
Virtual Author Talk with Katherine Applegate (K-12 Summer Series)* 
 
Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speaker's Consortium  
and generously funded in memory of Irma Diaz-Saavedra by her family.  
FEATURED PROGRAMS: 
Saturday, June 14, 11:00AM - 1:00PM IN PERSON  
Summer Reading Kickoff! 
Get ready to power up your summer because the “Level Up at your Library” Summer Reading 
Challenge is ON! Imagine this: a petting zoo where you can meet adorable critters, a Hooping 
Zone to show off your moves, and a treasure trove of games and activities that the whole 
family will devour. Best part? No need to sign up, just show up and soak in the fun!  We haven’t forgotten 
the adults - stop by the Information Desk and pick up your summer reading submission log along with our 
summer calendar of events. We are encouraging adults (18+) to read five books this summer and a chance 
to win prizes.   A huge shout-out to M&T Bank for fueling our summer of reading fun!   
 
Friday, June 20, 2:30PM - 4:00PM IN PERSON  
Family Movie Matinee 
Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show during our monthly Friday Family Movie Matinee. All ages welcome, no 
registration required. Today's film is: Moana 2 (2024, 100 minutes, rated PG) 
 
Saturday, June 21, 2:00PM - 3:00PM IN PERSON  
Make Music Day 
We welcome back Ukulele's by The Sea who will perform for us in the lower level meeting room!   
 
Monday, June 23, 10:00AM - 11:30AM IN PERSON  
Coffee With a Cop 
Visit the library and chat with various members of the Waterford Police and Fire Departments. This is a 
great opportunity to discuss any community issues or concerns. Coffee will be provided.  
All ages are welcome; no registration required.