Art & World War II: Hitler’s Cultural Ambitions and Nazi Theft - Presented by Jane Oneal from Culturally Curious on ZOOM- From his failed attempts as a painter to his grand plans to loot European masterworks, art played a central role in Hitler’s personal life and political strategies. Learn more about Nazi exhibitions of […]
A Creepy Christmas- With Jeff Belanger Based on years of research, and Jeff’s New England Legends Creepy Christmas television special, this program explores the many Yuletide monsters and legends that have almost been lost to the ages. Jeff explores the history of the holiday and the ghostly traditions that date back more than two thousand years. […]
The Connecticut Yuletide Carolers will perform live and in person - Free & All Ages Welcome- Refreshments will be served- Sing Along & Hear a Reading of "The Night Before Christmas" Lower Level of the Library- Made Possible By a Generous Grant From the Matthies Foundation
Sacred Symbols and Devilish Details: Northern Renaissance Painting from Campin to Bosch Artists of the Northern Renaissance used single-hair paint brushes to capture astonishingly tiny details in their paintings. Explore these awe-inspiring additions and their symbolic significance in high resolution and decode the meaning of religious and secular works from the period. Jane […]