Storytimes near Hotchkiss Library

Hayes Family Community Room

Learn to let go with Paul Bacsik, accomplished local artist and Bachelor of Fine Arts graduate of the University of Connecticut. Join us for a one-hour weekly journey designed to reconnect adults with the artist you were in first grade. This is your opportunity to step outside your comfort zone and unleash the creative spirit that lies within you, all in a supportive and encouraging environment. No prior experience is needed! With all supplies provided, you can focus on the excitement of trying something new. The course runs for 6 weeks on Thursdays from July 9th to August 20th (no class on July 30th). Please make sure you can attend all sessions!

Reading Room

Bring your knitting projects, get cozy, and chat with your knitting neighbors!

Hayes Family Community Room

Join Mary Claire Brunelli and Anne-Marie Firth for a fun and immersive language experience for you and your young child! Using movement, games, crafts and more, you and your child will gain exposure to French and build early language skills. Snacks will be provided. Please register your child and a caregiver as one entry.

Hayes Family Community Room

Join Cris Caivano for a workshop about the widely practiced ancient mindful movement practice known as Qigong. Originating in China and based on the principles of nature, Qigong promotes healing circulation through the body, mind and spirit. Using circular, flowing exercises to transform stress and tension into vitality and well-being, Qigong increases range of movement, flexibility, balance, lower body strength, mental focus, and emotional balance. Registration is required, and lunch is provided. This program is made possible by a generous grant from the Northwest CT Community Foundation Khurshed Bhumgara Fund.

Hayes Family Community Room

Color and create super-cute squishies using simple crafts supplies! These adorable squishies are great as fidgets, pretend play characters, or just colorful decoration. Snacks will be provided.

Buckley Family Conference Room

Jonathan Doster is back and ready for another fun summer chess program! Whether you're a beginner or aspiring expert, "Mr. D" will teach, guide, and talk strategy with players of all skill levels. For children over the age of 6. Please note this is not a drop off program for children under 12; adults must remain in the library during the program Please register

Hayes Family Community Room

Animals and plants adapt to seasonal changes in nature, and so do we when we practice Qigong: Winter is a time to conserve and nourish, spring is a time to move and grow, and summer is a time to play and enjoy! In This workshop you’ll learn the famous “monkey frolic” Qigong practice. It’s really fun, great exercise, and terrific for building balance, agility, and a relaxed, happy heart. Join Cris Caivano and attune to the sun’s yang energy for expansion, joy and connection to the natural world around us. Beginner friendly! Weather permitting, we’ll practice outdoors.

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more! This song and story time is best for ages 0-5, but all kids are welcome!

Hayes Family Community Room

Whether you are brand new to yoga, or a regular practitioner, we have a spot for you. Two different yoga classes will be offered in our Community Room. We will be using the online yoga classes provided through DoYogaWithMe, a wonderful resource based in Canada. They have graciously allowed us to use their teaching platform to provide free community classes. There will be a staff member present to help assist and guide patrons who may have questions. Class levels and focus will be guided by the needs and requests of participants. Free to the Public!

Hayes Family Community Room

Whether you are brand new to yoga, or a regular practitioner, we have a spot for you. Two different yoga classes will be offered in our Community Room. We will be using the online yoga classes provided through DoYogaWithMe, a wonderful resource based in Canada. They have graciously allowed us to use their teaching platform to provide free community classes. There will be a staff member present to help assist and guide patrons who may have questions. Class levels and focus will be guided by the needs and requests of participants. Free to the Public!

Hayes Family Community Room

The Guild, the Library's volunteer organization, welcomes any and all lovers of books and culture. You do not need to live in Sharon to volunteer with the Guild.

Hayes Family Community Room

Join our Kids’ Book Club! This once a month book club will include PIZZA, book talks, and fun activities. Bring a favorite book or whatever you are reading right now to the meeting. This is not a drop off program. Caregivers are asked to remain in the library during the program, and are of course welcome to join us for pizza and the program.

Reading Room

Join us at the Hotchkiss Library of Sharon to learn the fascinating game of Mahjong! This instructional series is perfect for beginners or those looking to refresh their skills. Enjoy friendly play, build confidence with the rules, and connect with fellow players. Classes will be held every Wednesday from 9:30 - 11:30 am, beginning on May 20th and ending on August 5th. Limited spots available! Please be sure you can commit to all 12 weeks before signing up to ensure everyone can play each week, as the game is number-dependent.

Hayes Family Community Room

Join Ed Corey to learn the basics of backgammon, the oldest known board game, dating back some 5000 years. Backgammon is easy to learn, but notoriously hard to master. Each week there will be a mini lesson. Learn the game or improve your strategy. Once you have learned the basics, you will be able to play and learn the use of the Doubling Cube, which raises the stakes and makes the match more dramatic.

Hayes Family Community Room

Building LGBTQIA community in Connecticut's Northwest corner. Join us for our weekly social and game night. Feel welcome to simply hangout or bring a craft if you're not the gaming type. This is a casual event and some of us just hangout, chat, and connect with local community. Snacks and refreshments provided. This event is sponsored and organized by Out in the Corner.

Hayes Family Community Room

Learn to let go with Paul Bacsik, accomplished local artist and Bachelor of Fine Arts graduate of the University of Connecticut. Join us for a one-hour weekly journey designed to reconnect adults with the artist you were in first grade. This is your opportunity to step outside your comfort zone and unleash the creative spirit that lies within you, all in a supportive and encouraging environment. No prior experience is needed! With all supplies provided, you can focus on the excitement of trying something new. The course runs for 6 weeks on Thursdays from July 9th to August 20th (no class on July 30th). Please make sure you can attend all sessions!

Hayes Family Community Room

Viewing of Ken Burns' documentary Henry David Thoreau - Episode Three - "Several More Lives to Live" Henry David Thoreau is the first nationally broadcast biography of this American original at a time when his wisdom is sorely needed. The film will explore his most far-reaching and forward-thinking ideas: justice for all human beings, the health of our planet and the species it sustains, the quest for a meaningful life, the importance of standing up for one’s beliefs in the public square. Tracing those concepts into the 21st century will demonstrate how ideas – when taken off the page and truly lived – can change the world.

Reading Room

Bring your knitting projects, get cozy, and chat with your knitting neighbors!

Hayes Family Community Room

Join Mary Claire Brunelli and Anne-Marie Firth for a fun and immersive language experience for you and your young child! Using movement, games, crafts and more, you and your child will gain exposure to French and build early language skills. Snacks will be provided. Please register your child and a caregiver as one entry.

Hayes Family Community Room

Sour Cream and Onion, BBQ, Salt and vinegar. Which chip has the best flavor? The worst? Which is the crunchiest? The saltiest? Join us as we blind taste test a variety of flavored potato chips and then, rank and chart our findings! Which chip will win the Best Chip Award? May not be suitable for those with food allergies.

Hayes Family Community Room

Jonathan Doster is back and ready for another fun summer chess program! Whether you're a beginner or aspiring expert, "Mr. D" will teach, guide, and talk strategy with players of all skill levels. For children over the age of 6. Please note this is not a drop off program for children under 12; adults must remain in the library during the program Please register

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more! This song and story time is best for ages 0-5, but all kids are welcome!

Hayes Family Community Room

Whether you are brand new to yoga, or a regular practitioner, we have a spot for you. Two different yoga classes will be offered in our Community Room. We will be using the online yoga classes provided through DoYogaWithMe, a wonderful resource based in Canada. They have graciously allowed us to use their teaching platform to provide free community classes. There will be a staff member present to help assist and guide patrons who may have questions. Class levels and focus will be guided by the needs and requests of participants. Free to the Public!

Hayes Family Community Room

Whether you are brand new to yoga, or a regular practitioner, we have a spot for you. Two different yoga classes will be offered in our Community Room. We will be using the online yoga classes provided through DoYogaWithMe, a wonderful resource based in Canada. They have graciously allowed us to use their teaching platform to provide free community classes. There will be a staff member present to help assist and guide patrons who may have questions. Class levels and focus will be guided by the needs and requests of participants. Free to the Public!

Join us for a special evening story time! Bring your favorite stuffed animal, wear your coziest pj’s, and settle in for some nighttime stories and songs.

Reading Room

Join us at the Hotchkiss Library of Sharon to learn the fascinating game of Mahjong! This instructional series is perfect for beginners or those looking to refresh their skills. Enjoy friendly play, build confidence with the rules, and connect with fellow players. Classes will be held every Wednesday from 9:30 - 11:30 am, beginning on May 20th and ending on August 5th. Limited spots available! Please be sure you can commit to all 12 weeks before signing up to ensure everyone can play each week, as the game is number-dependent.

Did you know you can use the power of the sun to make art? Using photo-sensitive paper, found objects, water, and sunshine, we’ll make beautiful pictures that you can take home! RAINDATE: July 29 at 12pm

Hayes Family Community Room

Join Ed Corey to learn the basics of backgammon, the oldest known board game, dating back some 5000 years. Backgammon is easy to learn, but notoriously hard to master. Each week there will be a mini lesson. Learn the game or improve your strategy. Once you have learned the basics, you will be able to play and learn the use of the Doubling Cube, which raises the stakes and makes the match more dramatic.

Hayes Family Community Room

Building LGBTQIA community in Connecticut's Northwest corner. Join us for our weekly social and game night. Feel welcome to simply hangout or bring a craft if you're not the gaming type. This is a casual event and some of us just hangout, chat, and connect with local community. Snacks and refreshments provided. This event is sponsored and organized by Out in the Corner.

Hayes Family Community Room

Learn to let go with Paul Bacsik, accomplished local artist and Bachelor of Fine Arts graduate of the University of Connecticut. Join us for a one-hour weekly journey designed to reconnect adults with the artist you were in first grade. This is your opportunity to step outside your comfort zone and unleash the creative spirit that lies within you, all in a supportive and encouraging environment. No prior experience is needed! With all supplies provided, you can focus on the excitement of trying something new. The course runs for 6 weeks on Thursdays from July 9th to August 20th (no class on July 30th). Please make sure you can attend all sessions!