Mark Your Calendars for these Winter Events!
Full descriptions of all Library events and registration links are available at bethellibrary.org/events
January Events for Adults
The Greatest Showman:
P. T. Barnum
Thursday, January 5
6:30-7:30 PM
In Person
Hear about the rich legacy of memories Bethel native P. T. Barnum left us, including his Barnum and Bailey Circus, and about his path to success. Also included is an audio clip of Barnum made by Thomas Edison!
Presenter Mike Allen is a professional broadcaster of the popular podcast Amazing Tales From Off and On Connecticut's Beaten Path. He interviews experts about fascinating people, places and events from throughout Connecticut's rich history. Prior to that, he was the on-air radio News Director at i-95 FM.
Healing With Books
Thursday, January 19
6:30-7:30 PM
On Zoom
Join historian Mary Mahoney as she tells stories about bibliotheraphy, or the use of books as medicine. Have you ever turned to a book for consolation? This talk will explain the many uses of books as medicine in our world today and its history.
Mary Mahoney is a historian, writer, and podcaster living and working in Connecticut. She earned her Ph.D. in History at the University of Connecticut and is currently writing a history of bibliotherapy in America. In the fall of 2023, she will publish Dolls of our Lives, a memoir/travelogue/history of American Girl and its impact on generations of fans.
Winter Sowing
Thursday, January 12
6:30-7:30 PM
In Person and On Zoom
Winter sowing is a method that reuses containers to provide ideal growing conditions for starting many native seeds. The first 20 attendees to register for in person will receive a prepared container with seeds for you to try out on your own.
Presenter J. D. Hill is a local resident and board member of the Bethel Land Trust. A biologist by occupation, he enjoys gardening and preserving our open spaces for wildlife and public enjoyment.
Materials are sponsored by the Bethel Land Trust (BethelLandTrust.org).
Registration with a valid email is required to receive the Zoom link.
Long Term Care
Thursday, January 26
6:30-7:30 PM
On Zoom
As we age, long-term care becomes statistically likely, but it's so expensive. Attend this event to understand how you can properly protect your life savings, how Medicaid can help pay for long-term care costs, and how to protect your money if a crisis arises.
Presenter Steven Rubin, J.D., was born in New Haven and graduated from the University of Connecticut, and then attended Widener University School of Law in Pennsylvania. Steven helps his clients deal with tough issues such as death, incapacity, disability, special needs, social security, asset protection and taxes, and provides assistance in the best and least stressful way possible.
CEDF Webinars for Small Business Owners
The Community Economic Development Fund (CEDF) is offering a series of free webinars for small business owners.
Build Your Business Dream Team
Thursday, January 19
1:00-2:00 PM
On Zoom
To create and sustain a solid foundation in business, every owner needs advisors. Find out who should be on your dream team, how to select specialists that are a good match for your business size, industry and personality, and what role each player can offer to make you a winner.
Managing Conflict in Your Workplace
Thursday, January 26
1:00-2:00 PM
On Zoom
The most important and hardest element of a small business owner's role is handling people. Do you waste valuable hours dealing with workplace conflict? In this Introduction to Conflict Management in the Workplace and Beyond you'll learn how to more productively and confidently respond.
January New Releases!
The Banshees of Inisherin
Monday, January 9
6:00-8:00 PM
Rated R
Two lifelong friends are at a standstill when one abruptly ends their friendship with a shocking result.
Ticket to Paradise
Monday, January 16
6:00-8:00 PM
Rated PG-13
A divorced couple travels to Bali to stop their daughter from making the same mistake they made.
Morning Book Discussion
Tuesday, January 17
10:15-11:30 AM
This month's selection is The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd. Inspired by the historical figure of Sarah Grimke, this sweeping novel is set in motion on Sarah’s eleventh birthday, when she is given ownership of ten year old Handful, who is to be her handmaid. We follow their remarkable journeys over the next thirty five years, as both strive for a life of their own, dramatically shaping each other’s destinies and forming a complex relationship.
Technology Classes for Adults!
3D Design Basics
Wednesday, January 18
1:00-2:00 PM
OR
6:00-7:00 PM
Have you ever had interest in 3D printing or 3D design? This class will introduce you to the basics of designing in a three dimensional environment and get you started on creating amazing objects on our 3D printer or laser cutter.
Introduction to Google Suite
Friday, January 20
1:00-2:00 PM
OR
Monday, January 23
6:00-7:00 PM
Do you know what benefits come with your Google account? This course will introduce you to the basics of what a Google account gives you access to and its little known features.
Evening Crafts for Adults
Wednesday, January 25
6:30-7:30 PM
In Person
Every month join us for a step-by-step craft that you can take home at the end of the night. This month, create your own macrame keychain! No craft experience is necessary.
CT Poetry Society
Saturday, January 14
1:00-3:00 PM
In Person
The Bethel Chapter of the CT Poetry Society offers its monthly poetry workshops to members and visitors on the 2nd Saturday of every month.
Each person brings an original poem to read aloud and receive feedback on. All levels are welcome.
Knitting and Crocheting
Tuesdays
11:00 AM-12:30
Join us for a knit and crochet get together! Work on your own project or help us make items for local charities.
No registration is required.
|
|
|
The Greatest Showman:
P. T. Barnum
Thursday, January 5
6:30-7:30 PM
In Person
|
|
Hear about the rich legacy of memories Bethel native P. T. Barnum left us, including his Barnum and Bailey Circus, and about his path to success. Also included is an audio clip of Barnum made by Thomas Edison!
|
|
|
Presenter Mike Allen is a professional broadcaster of the popular podcast Amazing Tales From Off and On Connecticut's Beaten Path. He interviews experts about fascinating people, places and events from throughout Connecticut's rich history. Prior to that, he was the on-air radio News Director at i-95 FM.
|
|
|
|
|
Healing With Books
Thursday, January 19
6:30-7:30 PM
On Zoom
|
|
Join historian Mary Mahoney as she tells stories about bibliotheraphy, or the use of books as medicine. Have you ever turned to a book for consolation? This talk will explain the many uses of books as medicine in our world today and its history.
|
|
|
Mary Mahoney is a historian, writer, and podcaster living and working in Connecticut. She earned her Ph.D. in History at the University of Connecticut and is currently writing a history of bibliotherapy in America. In the fall of 2023, she will publish Dolls of our Lives, a memoir/travelogue/history of American Girl and its impact on generations of fans.
|
|
|
|
|
Winter Sowing
Thursday, January 12
6:30-7:30 PM
In Person and On Zoom
|
|
Winter sowing is a method that reuses containers to provide ideal growing conditions for starting many native seeds. The first 20 attendees to register for in person will receive a prepared container with seeds for you to try out on your own.
|
|
|
Presenter J. D. Hill is a local resident and board member of the Bethel Land Trust. A biologist by occupation, he enjoys gardening and preserving our open spaces for wildlife and public enjoyment.
Materials are sponsored by the Bethel Land Trust (BethelLandTrust.org).
Registration with a valid email is required to receive the Zoom link.
|
|
|
|
|
Long Term Care
Thursday, January 26
6:30-7:30 PM
On Zoom
|
|
As we age, long-term care becomes statistically likely, but it's so expensive. Attend this event to understand how you can properly protect your life savings, how Medicaid can help pay for long-term care costs, and how to protect your money if a crisis arises.
|
|
|
Presenter Steven Rubin, J.D., was born in New Haven and graduated from the University of Connecticut, and then attended Widener University School of Law in Pennsylvania. Steven helps his clients deal with tough issues such as death, incapacity, disability, special needs, social security, asset protection and taxes, and provides assistance in the best and least stressful way possible.
|
|
|
CEDF Webinars for Small Business Owners
|
|
|
The Community Economic Development Fund (CEDF) is offering a series of free webinars for small business owners.
|
|
![]() |
|
Build Your Business Dream Team
Thursday, January 19
1:00-2:00 PM
On Zoom
|
|
To create and sustain a solid foundation in business, every owner needs advisors. Find out who should be on your dream team, how to select specialists that are a good match for your business size, industry and personality, and what role each player can offer to make you a winner.
|
|
![]() |
![]() |
|
Managing Conflict in Your Workplace
Thursday, January 26
1:00-2:00 PM
On Zoom
|
|
The most important and hardest element of a small business owner's role is handling people. Do you waste valuable hours dealing with workplace conflict? In this Introduction to Conflict Management in the Workplace and Beyond you'll learn how to more productively and confidently respond.
|
|
![]() |
|
![]() |
|
The Banshees of Inisherin
Monday, January 9
6:00-8:00 PM
Rated R
Two lifelong friends are at a standstill when one abruptly ends their friendship with a shocking result.
|
|
![]() |
![]() |
|
Ticket to Paradise
Monday, January 16
6:00-8:00 PM
Rated PG-13
A divorced couple travels to Bali to stop their daughter from making the same mistake they made.
|
|
![]() |
|
|
|
|
Morning Book Discussion
Tuesday, January 17
10:15-11:30 AM
|
|
This month's selection is The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd. Inspired by the historical figure of Sarah Grimke, this sweeping novel is set in motion on Sarah’s eleventh birthday, when she is given ownership of ten year old Handful, who is to be her handmaid. We follow their remarkable journeys over the next thirty five years, as both strive for a life of their own, dramatically shaping each other’s destinies and forming a complex relationship.
|
|
|
Technology Classes for Adults!
|
|
|
|
|
3D Design Basics
Wednesday, January 18
1:00-2:00 PM
OR
6:00-7:00 PM
|
|
Have you ever had interest in 3D printing or 3D design? This class will introduce you to the basics of designing in a three dimensional environment and get you started on creating amazing objects on our 3D printer or laser cutter.
|
|
|
|
|
Introduction to Google Suite
Friday, January 20
1:00-2:00 PM
OR
Monday, January 23
6:00-7:00 PM
|
|
Do you know what benefits come with your Google account? This course will introduce you to the basics of what a Google account gives you access to and its little known features.
|
|
|
|
|
Evening Crafts for Adults
Wednesday, January 25
6:30-7:30 PM
In Person
|
|
Every month join us for a step-by-step craft that you can take home at the end of the night. This month, create your own macrame keychain! No craft experience is necessary.
|
|
|
|
|
CT Poetry Society
Saturday, January 14
1:00-3:00 PM
In Person
|
|
The Bethel Chapter of the CT Poetry Society offers its monthly poetry workshops to members and visitors on the 2nd Saturday of every month.
Each person brings an original poem to read aloud and receive feedback on. All levels are welcome.
|
|
|
|
|
Knitting and Crocheting
Tuesdays
11:00 AM-12:30
|
|
Join us for a knit and crochet get together! Work on your own project or help us make items for local charities.
No registration is required.
|
|
