Groton Public Library Events for Adults - December 2023

Spice Club
Pick Up: Friday, December 1, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Meet & Eat: Thursday, December 21, at 6 p.m.

At the beginning of each month, pick up a take-home kit at the Groton Public Library that includes the featured spice, information on its history and uses, and a recipe or two. Experiment in the kitchen and bring a creation that incorporates the spice to our Meet & Eat. This program is open to cooking enthusiasts of all ages. Supplies are limited on a first-come, first-served basis.

Morning Matinee
Tuesday, December 5, at 9:30 a.m.

Join us at the Groton Public Library for a free movie, freshly-popped popcorn, and ice-cold lemonade. These early-bird showings may feature cinema classics, new releases, or documentaries. Call the Library at (860) 441-6750 for this month’s film title. Please note that this event may be cancelled due to library construction.

Fiber Arts Group
Tuesday, December 5, at 6 p.m.

Do you knit, crochet, embroider, spin, sew, weave, braid rugs, or do any kind of fiber craft? Bring a project to work on and join us for a relaxing and creative evening at the Groton Public Library. All levels are welcome!

Let's Cook Dinner
Wednesday, December 6, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Recipe: Chili Two Ways

Join us for a monthly cooking series led by food aficionado, Dana Parfitt. Each demonstration will take you through recipes step-by-step and include a tasting. This program is sponsored by the Circle of Friends of the Groton Public Library. Space is limited; registration is required. For more information, contact the Library at (860) 441-6750 or visit grotonpl.org.

Twas the Moon of Wintertime: A Concert of Early Christmas Music
Thursday, December 7, at 2:30 p.m.

Join us for a special concert that celebrates winter and the holiday season, featuring the early music ensemble Entwyned. This trio of talented musicians will play carols and seasonal pieces from the 13th through 18th centuries using Renaissance and Baroque flutes, lutes, Baroque guitar, voice, viola da gamba, and harp. Cocoa and cookies will be served. Space is limited; registration is required. For more information, contact the Library at (860) 441-6750 or visit grotonpl.org.

Groton Public Library Book Group
Tuesday, December 12, at 6:30 p.m.

The Groton Public Library will host a book discussion of “The Rabbit Hutch” by Tess Gunty. Set over one sweltering week in July and culminating in a bizarre act of violence that finally changes everything, this novel is a savagely beautiful and bitingly funny snapshot of contemporary America. Copies of the book are available at the library; call or reserve online.

Addressing the Overdose Epidemic
Thursday, December 14, at 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

NLCCARES (New London County Coordinated Access, Resources, Engagement, and Support) will discuss their innovative teamwork that addresses substance use disorder in our community. This unique team of community health workers from Alliance for Living and Ledge Light Health District works to reduce stigma, support families of and individuals living with substance use disorder, and educate the community on signs of an overdose and how to save a life with naloxone. They will provide training and resources to attendees.

Steeped in Secrecy: The Boston Tea Party, 250 Years Later (VIRTUAL)
Saturday, December 16, at 2 p.m.

The story of tea has always been infused with intrigue, particularly when it became a flash point for tensions between England and Colonial America. On the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party (December 16, 1773), learn about the brewing political problems tea presented in its history with Anglophile and former UK resident Claire Evans. Next, author, genealogist, librarian, and former UK resident Debra Dudek examines the history of the most famous partiers (and phonies), as well as how to trace bona fide participants through lineage societies and historical groups. Co-hosted with the Tewksbury (MA) Public Library.

REGISTRATION LINK: tinyurl.com/GPLBostonTeaParty23

Please register for this virtual program through the Groton Public Library’s online calendar at grotonpl.org. Zoom meeting information will be emailed after signup.

America's Favorite Holiday Movie: A Look Inside It's a Wonderful Life (VIRTUAL)
Tuesday, December 19, at 6:30 p.m.

Voted the most inspirational movie ever made by the American Film Institute, Frank Capra's “It's a Wonderful Life” has been a beloved Christmas classic for many generations. Yet when the film was released in 1946, it was considered a box-office flop and largely forgotten—until it was rediscovered through endless airings on local TV stations beginning in the 1970s. This talk will examine the fascinating story of this film and how it became the ultimate portrayal of holiday goodwill and cheer. Co-hosted with the Waterford Public Library.

Please register for this virtual program through the Groton Public Library’s online calendar at grotonpl.org. Zoom meeting information will be emailed after signup.

VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALKS

Let's Talk World Building with Author Victoria Aveyard (VIRTUAL)
Tuesday, December 5, at 7 p.m.

Join us as the New York Times bestselling author of the Red Queen and Realm Breaker series, Victoria Aveyard, chats with us about YA fantasy fiction, world-building, and her incredible body of work. This event will take place via digital livestream and includes a Q&A with the author. Register at libraryc.org/grotonlibrary/35740. Hosted in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium and sponsored by the Groton Public Library Circle of Friends.

Motherhood, Hunger, and Higher Education: Author Stephanie Land (VIRTUAL)
Tuesday, December 12, at 2 p.m.

You are invited to an afternoon chat with New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Land as she talks to us about her new memoir, “Class: A Memoir of Motherhood, Hunger, and Higher Education.” This event will take place via digital livestream and includes a Q&A with the author. Register at libraryc.org/grotonlibrary/36079. Hosted in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium and sponsored by the Groton Public Library Circle of Friends.