Tween Book Club (grades 6-8)
Dec
18
6:00 PM18:00

Tween Book Club (grades 6-8)

Sponsored by the Norwich Recreation Department

Compass South by Hope Larson  will be discussed, followed by an activity related to the book. Pizza will be served. Please register.  Pick up a copy of the book at the Front Desk. 

For more information, call or visit the Front Desk, 860-889-2365, ext. 100.

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CANCELED Anime Club:  Cosplay Party!  (grades 5 and up)
Dec
13
6:00 PM18:00

CANCELED Anime Club: Cosplay Party! (grades 5 and up)

PLEASE NOTE:  This event has been canceled.

Cosplay fun!  Celebrate the holidays Anime style by dressing up as your favorite Manga character!  Prize for best costume!  Japanese snacks and craft activities too!  Please register online or by contacting the Front Desk beginning November 20.  For grades 5 and up.  Program will take place in the Story Room.

For more information, call or visit the Front Desk at 860-889-2365, ext. 100.

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Introduction to Yoga for Teens and Adults
Nov
27
6:00 PM18:00

Introduction to Yoga for Teens and Adults

This program is sponsored by The Friends of Otis Library.

Otis Library will be offering "Introduction to Yoga" classes for teens and adults on Monday evenings in October (except 10/9) and November 2017 from 6pm to 7:15pm in the Community Room.  These free classes will be presented by instructors from A Peace of Space Yoga and Wellness Center.  Wear comfortable clothing; yoga mats will be available to borrow.  No registration required.  

For more information, call (860) 889-2365, ext. 128.

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cRIPt: Paranormal Encounters CT (grades 7 - 12)
Oct
25
6:00 PM18:00

cRIPt: Paranormal Encounters CT (grades 7 - 12)

Teens:  curious about life on the other side?  Join us for a talk on the paranormal with professionals from cRIPt: Paranormal Encounters CT.  Find out what EVP is and how it can reveal presences unknown in our surroundings!  For grades 7 - 12.  Please register beginning September 25.  Program will take place in the Community Room.

For more information, call or visit the Front Desk, 860-889-2365, ext. 100.

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Smart Robots For Tomorrow's Building (ages 11 and up)
Sep
23
11:00 AM11:00

Smart Robots For Tomorrow's Building (ages 11 and up)

This program is sponsored by The Institute of Museum and Library Services

This hands-on workshop will teach the basic concepts for robotics.  Working in teams, kids will learn coding to instruct a simple robot to move objects!  They will also learn about programmable electronics for making motors run.  Space is limited; please register beginning August 28.  Program will take place in the Storyhour Room.

For more information, call or visit the Children's Room, 860-889-2365, ext. 114.

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Money Management Skills for New College Students
Aug
14
6:00 PM18:00

Money Management Skills for New College Students

Otis Library will be hosting a program on money management for new college students and their parents in the Meeting Room. Pamela Days-Luketich, Community Outreach Officer at Liberty Bank, will present this program.  Many college students spend a significant amount of money on things they can do without, open accounts they don’t need or get into dangerous credit situations.  By learning to make smart financial choices, they can develop strong money management skills that will stay with them through their college years and beyond.  For ages 16 and up.  Pizza will be provided.  Free event; registration is required.  Please register on our website calendar or call (860) 889-2365, ext. 128.  This program is sponsored by Liberty Bank

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Cooking Demonstration (ages 16 and up)
Jul
17
6:00 PM18:00

Cooking Demonstration (ages 16 and up)

Sioux Wimler of Crunchybits will offer a cooking demonstration of One-Pot Wonders in the Community Room.  She will discuss various grains, starches, beans, vegetables, and spice combinations to make easy, versatile, healthy food.  The program will be followed by a food tasting and question and answer session.  Free program; registration is required.  To register, call (860) 889-2365, ext. 128, or register on the online calendar.  This program is open to teens (ages 16 and up) and adults. 

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Modular Origami (ages 16 and up)
Jul
10
6:00 PM18:00

Modular Origami (ages 16 and up)

Otis Library will be offering an origami class in the Meeting Room. Instructor Fran Block will show you how to use recycled paper from a variety of sources to create modular origami models.  Modular origami is paper folding that uses two or more pieces of paper to create more complex units.  If you have favorite paper from old magazines, books, wrapping paper, etc., bring it along. Origami paper and other paper will be available at the program.  This class is for teens, ages 16 and up, and adults.  Registration is required.  To register, call (860) 889-2365, ext. 128, or register on the online calendar at www.otislibrarynorwich.org.  

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Women's History Month Tea
Mar
18
12:00 PM12:00

Women's History Month Tea

Otis Library, in partnership with the Norwich Free Academy History Department, is hosting a Women's History Month Tea to celebrate this year's theme of "Women in Science."  Join Norwich Free Academy students as they portray ground-breaking women in history!  Tea and desserts will be served.  Free event; registration is required.  Call (860) 889-2365, ext. 128, or register on our online calendar.

Community Room

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Tween Book Club (grades 5-8)
Dec
19
6:00 PM18:00

Tween Book Club (grades 5-8)

Join us for a discussion of Secret Coders by Gene Luen Yang and Mike Holmes..  There will be pizza and related activities!  Please register. For grades 5-8.  Program will take place in the Meeting Room.  For more information, call or visit the Children's Room, (860) 889-2365, ext. 114.

 

          

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Back to School:  Secrets of Conquering Math (grade 5 and up)
Sep
10
12:00 PM12:00

Back to School: Secrets of Conquering Math (grade 5 and up)

Join this interactive workshop for pre-teens, teens, and college students.  Learn from our expert panelists - James Shackle, mechanic and pilot in training; Marianne Juber, math teacher; and Gayla Holmes, math instructor.  Door prizes and lunch make this a fun and educational day!  For grades 6 and up.  Please register online or by calling the Front Desk at (860) 889-2365, ext. 100.  Sponsored by Professor & Chair Michelle Dunlap and the Connecticut College Department of Human Development, Connecticut College Holleran Center Margaret Sheriden Faculty Engagement Grant, and Otis Library.

 

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Otis Library Night at Dodd Stadium!
Aug
26
7:05 PM19:05

Otis Library Night at Dodd Stadium!

Baseball season is here and Otis Library is proud to partner with the Connecticut Tigers again for the 2016 season! There are two ways to support Otis Library and enjoy a night at the ballpark:

Buy tickets for Otis Library Night at Dodd Stadium:  Friday, August 26, at 7:05pm.  CT Tigers vs. Vermont Lake Monsters; Fireworks after the game!  $8 each ($4 from each ticket goes to Otis Library)

Buy vouchers for any 2016 CT Tigers Game:  Choose your game!  $8 each ($4 from each ticket goes to Otis Library).

Tickets are available now by contacting Kate McDonald at (860) 889-2365, ext. 127 or kmcdonald@otis.lioninc.org.

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Fashion in Fiction:  Clothing Speaks Volumes in Jane Austen's Regency Novels
Aug
17
6:30 PM18:30

Fashion in Fiction: Clothing Speaks Volumes in Jane Austen's Regency Novels

Sponsored by The Friends of Otis Library.

"Fashion in Fiction" is a delightful show-and-tell on the clothing of Regency England as reflected in Jane Austen's fiction.  The program is presented by dynamic performance artist Kandie Carle.  Ms. Carle has been presenting historical programs since 1992, from Regency to Edwardian (1800-1915), and draws on her extensive background in theater, dance and historical fashion to engage and enthrall the audience!

While dressed in authentic Regency attire, Ms. Carle gives a detailed overview of the clothing of the Regency era (early 1800s) for both gentlemen and ladies.  She shares excerpts from Austen's personal letters as well as passages from some of the novels, highlighting Miss Austen's use of clothing and fashion to define character and class, enhance story line, and develop plot points.  Teens through adults will enjoy discovering just how important fashion was 200 years ago! This program is free and open to the public.

Community Room

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Poetry Out Loud Series
Aug
12
12:00 PM12:00

Poetry Out Loud Series

Otis Library will host a “Poetry Out Loud” series on Fridays, July 15 – August 12, from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.  Participants age 15 and up are invited to gather in the Otis Library Community Room to work on their poetry, songs, and flash fiction, and share them with the group. All skill levels are welcome!  This program will be facilitated by Charlie Chase, a published poet and President of the Norwich Arts Center.  Pizza and soda will be provided each week.  Free event; no registration necessary. 

This program is funded by Connecticut Humanities. Connecticut Humanities, a nonprofit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, supports cultural and historic organizations that tell the state’s stories, build community and enrich lives.  

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STEM SCIENCE:  Expand Your Mind!  (ages 10 and up)
Jul
27
10:30 AM10:30

STEM SCIENCE: Expand Your Mind! (ages 10 and up)

Expand your science knowledge this summer through challenging experiments!  If you love a challenge and want to develop your learning experience, let your local 4-H lead the way with fun that expands your knowledge of the world!

This program will be held in the Community Room.  Please register for one or all classes.

Wednesdays, July 6, 13, 20 and 27; 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

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Tween Book Club: Graphic Novels (grades 5-8)
Jul
25
6:00 PM18:00

Tween Book Club: Graphic Novels (grades 5-8)

Explore the world of graphic novels with Sisters by Raina Telgemeier and The Dumbest Idea Ever! by Jimmy Gownley. Read one or both! Over pizza, we'll explore what in our own lives might be "graphic memoir" material. A zany relative? A fabulous trip? A special hobby? With activities featuring word balloons and panel planning, we will also dive into the process of graphic novel making itself. Pick up a copy of one or both books at the Front Desk. Register online or by contacting the Front Desk at (860) 889-2365 beginning June 20. For grades 5 – 8.

Meeting Room

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Pop Art Collage Workshop with Michael Albert (Grades 5 and up)
Jul
12
to Jul 13

Pop Art Collage Workshop with Michael Albert (Grades 5 and up)

Learn how to create a unique work of art following artist Michael Albert's collage style.  Create a vison of your own community and world!  Materials will be provided; just bring your creativity and vision!

Program will take place in the Meeting Room.  Space is limited so don't miss out, register online or by calling the Front Desk at (860) 889-2365.

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Spare Parts
Jun
20
6:00 PM18:00

Spare Parts

George Lopez and Marisa Tomei star in this drama inspired by the true story of four undocumented Mexican-American high school students who enter the National Underwater Robotics Competition.  There, with the help of their teacher, the savvy young students test their tech skills against some of the brightest minds at MIT.  Jamie Lee Curtis, Esai Morales and Alexa PenaVega co-star.  Rated PG-13. Free; refreshments provided. Sponsored by The Friends of Otis Library.

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Rick Spencer:  Songs From The Sea
May
20
7:00 PM19:00

Rick Spencer: Songs From The Sea

Otis Library, in partnership with Norwich Free Academy, will present the free, after-hours program "Songs From The Sea" with local musician/storyteller Rick Spencer. This is a storytelling event for grades 5-8.  No registration necessary.  For more information, call Diane at (860) 889-2365, ext. 119.

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Teen Volunteer Orientation
May
11
6:00 PM18:00

Teen Volunteer Orientation

Are you interested in volunteering at Otis Library this summer?  Teen Volunteers must be between age twelve (12), and eighteen (18).  An application must be filled out prior to, or day of meeting.  All volunteers must have application signed by parent or guardian.

 

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Celebrate the Middle East (all ages)
Apr
20
5:00 PM17:00

Celebrate the Middle East (all ages)

During the month of April, Otis Library will be celebrating the Middle East, from ancient civilizations to the Arab Spring.  On your next visit to Otis Library, make sure to stop at the display cases in the atrium to see items from ancient and modern Egypt, Israel and Lebanon.  There will also be a display of books and media that you can borrow that reflect middle eastern arts, religion and culture.

On Wednesday, April 20, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., we will highlight the culture of the Middle East with a series of programs throughout the Library.  Sweets from Lazaizah Bakery will be served on the main level;  a drop-in craft will be offered in the Children's Department; and henna tattoos will be available in the Young Adult Department.  

A screening of the film Caramel in the Community Room begins at 6:00 p.m.  Caramel is a romantic comedy centered on the daily lives of five Lebanese women living in Beirut.  The film is rated PG and has subtitles. The film is sponsored by The Friends of Otis Library.

 All programs are free; no registration required.

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