Irish author, Peter Keenan, will offer some reflections on: Judas, Midrash and that Kiss: From Desolation to Hope. Peter Keenan is a former secretary to the Committee for Catholic-Jewish Relations of the bishops’ Conference of England and Wales. His recent trilogy, published by Columba Books, culminates with The Resurrection of Jesus the Jew: Midrash and […]
Join us for the Lydia Taft Pratt Library/Dummerston Community Center Halloween Bash! Stop by for treats, creepy ambience, spooky music, activities, and a bounce house!
Take a literary journey around the world as our very own Storytelling Naturalist shares tales of animals and magic from around the world. With each story, a live animal will visit to bring a natural history piece to the myth and legends. Adaptable to all age groups.
Join us for a special arts & crafts session during Thanksgiving break!
Watch a family friendly movie with friends during Thanksgiving break! Movie to be announced.
After being hired to investigate a series of disappearances that all seem to be connected to the mansion of the local Trading Industrialist, adventurers find themselves trapped and facing an ancient angry dream dragon. As players explore the manor, they will confront their darkest fears to keep themselves from fading into a realm of dreams. […]
Come watch Shrek at the library!
Stories, crafts, activities, ginger ale toast, and balloon drop at noon!
Lydia’s Friends, Inc, the friends-of-the-library organization that supports the Lydia Taft Pratt Library, is hosting a visit with Dummerston’s state representative, Mike Mrowicki. The community is invited to hear Mike Mrowicki speak on the importance of active participation in our democracy as well as the benefits of service to the community. Come with your questions […]
Spray the snow with food coloring. Outside activity--dress for winter!
Play one of our games or bring one of yours to share.