Summer 2021 Programs
Drumming fun this Summer 2021!
Mondays June 14th, July 12th, and August 9th
at 6:30p.m.
Multi-generational Drumming Circles
Gather for a West African-inspired drum circle (socially distanced on the Waverly Green) featuring Mark Zarrillo, whose rich knowledge of West African music and culture, as well as over forty years of drumming wisdom, will inspire you. Learn basic techniques ending with a drumming sequence. Drums & other percussion instruments will be supplied. Mark is a highlight to our summer adventures and we have so much fun that we keep inviting him back.
No prior experience necessary.
Thank you to the Friends of the Library who support all our summer programs.
CT Audubon Society Presentation
Raptors of CT
Monday June 28th at 6:30p.m.
a Multi-generational presentation ages 10-adult
If there’s one group of birds that captivates birders and non-birders alike, it’s the raptors.
These fierce-looking predators roam the skies constantly vigilant for prey.
In this presentation, teacher-naturalist Joe Attwater will go over which species
you can expect to see, as well as what makes these birds such incredible hunters.
There will be photos, short video clips and sound recordings of CT raptors.
Joe will discuss:
What species you can find in CT and how to identify them
Adaptations of raptors
Conservation efforts and what you can do
Join remote meeting access through Zoom the ID is 8603426777 and the Passcode is Portland
Thank you to the Friends of the Portland Library for all their support of our programs!
CT Audubon Society Presentation
All about Owls click here
Tuesday July 27th at 6:30p.m.
a Multi-generational presentation ages 10-adult
One of our most unique and mysterious family of birds, owls are most active when the rest of us are settling down for the night.
In this presentation, teacher-naturalist Joe Attwater will go over what makes these birds so amazing, and which ones call CT home.
There will be photos, short video clips and sound recordings of owls in CT.
Joe will discuss:
What species you can find in CT and how to identify them
Owl Adaptations
Owl nesting and fledglings
Join remote meeting access through Zoom the ID is 8603426777 and the Passcode is Portland
Thank you to the Friends of the Portland Library for all their support of our programs!
Paint Party for Adults
Thursday July 22nd at 5:30p.m.
More info to follow!
Registration required, starting July 6th. Space is limited!
3 Books on the Connecticut River area
recommended by Jim Arrigoni from
CT Audubon Society:
974 THI This American River: five centuries of writing about
Connecticut by W. D. Wetherell
974.02 CRO Changes in the land: Indians, Colonists and
the Ecology of New England by William Cronon
333.7209 LET The Traprock Landscapes of New England
by Peter LeTourneau
Mystery Lovers Book Club Discussion
Tuesday
June 15th
@ 1pm
(Zoom meeting)
The Silent
Patient
by Alex
Michaelides
Movies
None at this time!