Events Calendar

View our upcoming events on the calendar below. You can navigate to view the week or month calendar, as well.

Event Listings with descriptions are below.

Upcoming Events:

Adult/Teen Events:

“HER MAJESTY” Queen Elizabeth II
Monday, May 20th, 6pm

Sheryl Faye Presents Historical Women. We are pleased to host Sheryl here once again. She has performed other programs here in the past that were so well done that we keep inviting her back! Please join us to welcome Her Majesty, a true icon, inspiring people around the world with her strength and resilience. 


Children's Events:

Return to our site soon for newly added events! See recurring children's events below, and learn more on our Children's Department webpage.


Recurring Adult/Teen Events:

Yarn and Darn!

Third Fridays of each month, 3-4pm

A drop-in program for all ages and abilities! Bring any handwork that you are working on: knitting, crocheting, embroidery, sewing - you name it!

Next date: May 17, 2024

Tech Time with Tonya

Wednesday afternoons from 4-5pm

Call the Library @ (860) 376-0024 to sign up for help with your technology questions.

Chess Club

Saturdays at 11am

A drop-in program for all abilities and ages! This is not a learn-to-play program.

Games begin on Saturdays @ 11am. 

Book Clubs

Various Days!

Call (860) 376-0024 to sign-up for our book clubs! Books will be available a few weeks before the meeting. Staff will contact participants when books are available to pick up. 

State Representative Office Hours @ Slater Library
First and Second Thursdays of each month, 4-*6:15pm

Office hours with State Representative Brian Lanoue
* last walk-in at 6:00 pm

Recurring Children's Events:

Let's Lego
Mondays, 3-5pm

Get creative with the library's Legos and build something to put on display here at the Library! No sign-up required.


Baby and Me
Tuesdays, 9:30am (through May 21, 2024)

Songs, Rhymes and Stories with Ashley LaBarbera for ages 6-18 months and caregivers.

Call (860) 376-0024; sign-up is required.


Toddler Story Time
Tuesdays, 10:30am

Through May 21st, 2024

For toddlers ages 2-3. Siblings are welcome to join!


Music, Movement, Stories and Songs with Mrs. Brown!

Sign-up is required; call (860)376-0024.


Wee Play Group Play!
Fridays at 11am

This is an informal time where you can play with toys, check out books, and connect with other caregivers. A great way to introduce your children to the library!


Saturday Stories
Second Saturday of each month, 10:30am

Enjoy some wonderful stories with our children's librarians!


STEAM Kits

Slater Library has added 7 STEAM Kits containing books, educational games and puzzles to our children's collection! Parents and Caregivers may check out these kits for a two-week period. These kits, encompassing Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) cover a variety of themes. Learn more on our "Children's Department" webpage. 


Take and Make Crafts

Stop in and see what crafts are available!