Adult Monthly Program Calendar for April 2026

Wednesday, April 1, 6:30PM – 8:00PM  
Mystery Book Club 
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly  
Jackson (2020) Our facilitator is Pam Bedore, 
Professor of English, UConn.   
 
Wednesdays, April 1, 7:00PM – 8:30PM  
Let's Speak English Together 
 
Tuesday, April 7, 6:00PM - 7:30PM  
Why use Native Plants? 
Why use natives? Where should I 
begin? Native plants have lived here 
for millennia.  They are adapted to our  
regions climate and don't need nearly as much TLC 
as ornamentals such as peony, daylilly, roses,       
delphinium etc.  Stop in and listen to a presentation 
by Jim Natale, owner, Wilder Gardens.   
 
Monday, April 13, 7:00PM – 8:30PM ONLINE 
Speculative Fiction Book Club* 
Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng (2022)  
Our facilitator is Pam Bedore,  
Professor of English, UConn. 
 
Wednesday, April 15, 6:30PM - 7:30PM  
Your Credit Score: what's it all about? * 
Our presenter is Stephen Robert, CEO, Bedrock 
Credit America.  Registration is suggested.  
 
Thank you to Liberty Bank 
for funding the grant to 
support this informational 
session. 
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. 
Fridays, April 17 & 24, 10:00AM - 11:15AM  
Memory Café Program* 
The café will offer a weekly  opportunity for  
social engagement for anyone experiencing 
changes in their memory or thinking,  
accompanied by their care partners. The cafe 
will be held at the Waterford Community  
Center at 24 Rope Ferry Road. Registration 
through Waterford Senior Services is required. 
Please call 860-444-5839 to register.  
 
Fridays, April 17 & 24, 11:00AM - 12:30PM  
Scrabble Club 
This club is open to all ages 
and abilities. 
 
Monday, April 20, 6:30PM - 8:00PM  
Silent Book Club  
Join us on the main floor where we  have plenty 
of tables and comfy chairs to create a much 
warmer, more inviting atmosphere.    
 
Tuesday, April 21, 1:00PM - 2:30PM  
Introduction to Writing Workshop: don’t let 
that blank piece of paper intimidate you! 
 
Tuesday, April 21, 6:00PM - 7:00PM  
Reiki, Reflexology, and the Many Modalities of 
Energy Work* 
Join us for this informational session about  
Reiki, a Japanese healing technique focused on 
manipulating the body's energy flow to         
promote relaxation, reduce stress, and  
encourage healing.  Registration is suggested.   
Our speaker is Amy Hannum, a certified and 
insured Reiki Master/Teacher.  
 
Friday, April 24, 1:00PM- 2:30PM  
Friday Afternoon Book Club 
Five Star Billionaire by Tash Aw (2013) Our 
facilitator is Lynne Rogers, Professor of 
English, UConn, Avery Point. 
APRIL 
PROGRAMS 

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: 
April Art Wall: Kate Wells  
Kate Wells was born and raised in Essex, CT. Her artwork offers intimate portraits of  favorite 
places along the shoreline in southeastern CT and NYC.  Her artwork is available as prints.  
AMERICA 250 CT PROGRAM: 
Wednesday, April 1 through April 30  
Passport to CT Libraries  
Discover the world of Connecticut libraries with a Passport to Connecticut Libraries. Get a  
passport, visit libraries, and get it stamped this April!   The Passport to Connecticut Libraries 
program encourages residents to visit participating libraries across the state during the month 
of April (National Library Week) to explore, collect stamps, and win prizes.  Pick up a passport 
at your local library, visit other libraries, collect stamps, and get the chance to win a $200 Visa 
gift card by visiting at least 5 locations.  There will be six statewide winners in total. 
Monday, April 6, 6:30PM - 7:30PM  
Declaration Book Club 
We will host Declaration Book Club, a new 3-part discussion group designed to bring 
people together to read, discuss, and reflect on the Declaration of Independence - 
one of the most influential documents in American history. Designed by Monticello, 
the Declaration Book Club emphasizes close reading, thoughtful discussion, and 
shared inquiry. Participants will explore not only what the Declaration says, but how 
its ideas have been understood, challenged, and reinterpreted over time. This is a 3-part discussion series 
held on Mondays, April 6, May 4 and June 1st, 6:30 pm.  Registration is required to secure your spot.  A 
downloadable reading guide is available when you register. Moderated by Lawrence Zaccaro.   
 
Saturday, April 25, 2:00PM - 4:00PM  
A Dash of Nutmeggery in the Revolutionary War with Troubadour Tom Callinan 
A program consisting of period songs from the 1700s all of which have connections to 
Connecticut. In 1991, he was designated Connecticut's first "Official State Troubadour". 
This program is presented as part of the ongoing America 250th series.  
Waterford Public Library is a proud affiliate of the America 250 | CT Commission. Thank 
you to Eversource & CT Humanities for funding this event.  Thank you to the Town of Waterford for  
co-sponsoring!