Manross Adult

Enjoy coffe, tea, bagels, and other goodies with Pat as she shares reviews of a variety of books, both old and new.  This program will be held on Thursday, September 29, at 10:30 a.m. in the reading area of the main floor at Manross Library.  All are welcome at this free event but please register in advance.

Manross Library presents “American Dreams: Immigrant New York” bus trip on Saturday, September 17, 2011.  Cost of the trip is $87.00 per person and includes the following:

• Morning at the Tenement Museum at 97 Orchard St.  Choice of one of two tours: “Confino Family Living History Tour” OR ”Getting By Tour.”  NOTE: These are walking tours with stairs (no elevator available).
• Travel to the Brighton Beach “Little Russia” neighborhood of Brooklyn.
• Lunch at the National Russian Restaurant.  FAMILY STYLE MENU: Appetizers, three salads, Borscht, herring,  cheese patties, meat dumplings, chicken shish-kebabs, beef stew, dessert, beverage.
• After lunch our local guide will tour us along Brighton Beach Ave., lined with shops featuring Russian products, international food stores, Ukranian bakeries, and more.  Time to visit the Coney Island boardwalk, weather permitting.

The bus departs Bristol Commons at 6:45 a.m. and estimated return time is 7:30 p.m.  Call or stop by the library to reserve your seat(s).  Make checks payable to : Friendship Tours.

The monthly meetings for Book Bites Book Discussion will take place on Thursday, June 9, at 5:30 p.m.  with potluck and Tuesday, June 14 at 1:30 p.m. with light refreshments.  We will be discussing The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery.  Limited copies of the book are available at the circulation desk. 

Books & Bagels with Pat is scheduled for Tuesday, June 28, at 10:30 a.m. in the Manross reading area.  Enjoy coffee, tea, and other light refreshments as Pat shares a variety of books, old and new, with an international theme.  Registration is now taking place for this FREE event.

These events are part of the adult summer reading program Novel Destinations.  Weekly raffles will be held every Friday beginning July 1 and ending August 12.  Prizes include gift cards courtesy of the Friends of the Brisol Library, other small “novel” ties, and the grand prize of a FREE Kindle!  The more books you check out this summer and the more programs you attend give you more opportunity to win.

The monthly meetings for Book Bites Book Discussion will take place on Tuesday, April 12, at 1:30 p.m.  with light refreshments and Thursday, April 14 at 5:30 p.m. with potluck.  We will be discussing Saving CeeCee Honeycutt by Beth Hoffman.  Limited copies of the book are available at the circulation desk. 

A Tribute to Civil War Quilts is scheduled for Wednesday, April 13, at 1:00 p.m. in the auditorium.  Presented by Jo Hansling in period costume, this program will feature the role of women in the Civil War and the war through a quilter’s eyes.  Samples of Northern, Southern, and Underground Railroad pieces will be on display.  Refreshments will be served.  Registration is now taking place for this FREE event.

Fans of Water For Elephants will be gathering at the Plainvile AMC Loews Theater on Saturday, April 30, (early show before noon, exact time to be announced).  Afterwards we will head over to the Imperial Buffet next to A.C. Moore in the same plaza for lunch and discussion.  Participants are responsible for price of movie ticket and lunch.  Please contact the library to register for this event.

The monthly meetings for Book Bites Book Discussion will take place on Tuesday, March 8, at 1:30 p.m.  with light refreshments and Thursday, March 10 at 5:30 p.m. with potluck.  We will be discussing Half Broke Horses by  Jeannette Walls.  Limited copies of the book are available at the circulation desk. 

Fans of Jane Eyre will be gathering at the Plainvile AMC Loews Theater on Saturday, March 12, (early show before noon, exact time to be announced) to see the newest film version of this classic tale.  Afterwards we will head over to the Imperial Buffet next to A.C.Moore in the same plaza for lunch and discussion.  Please contact the library to register for this event. 

A St. Patrick’s Social is scheduled for Wednesday, March 16, at 1:00 p.m. in the auditorium.  Back by popular demand is former CT State Troubadour, Pierce Campbell.  Pierce plays original and classic Irish music.  Special Irish refreshments will be served.  Registrations are now being taken for this FREE event.

The monthly meetings for Book Bites Book Discussion will take place on Tuesday, February 8, at 1:30 p.m.  with light refreshments and Thursday, February 10 at 5:30 p.m. with potluck.  We will be discussing Like Water For Chocolate by  Laura Esquival.  Limited copies of the book are available at the circulation desk. 

A Valentine’s Chocolate Social is scheduled for Monday, February 14, at 1:00 p.m. in the auditorium.  Please note change in date!  Chocolate refreshments, chocolate fountain, and chocolate fun are planned for the afternoon.  Please register for this FREE event.  No need to call if you were already signed up for the original program.

The monthly meetings for Book Bites Book Discussion will take place on Tuesday, January 11, at 1:30 p.m.  with light refreshments and Thursday, January 13 at 5:30 p.m. with potluck.  We will be discussing Love and Summer by  William Trevor.  Limited copies of the book are available at the circulation desk. 

Celebrate National Soup Month with Lunch & a Movie at 12:00 noon, Wednesday, January 19th, in the Manross Library auditorium.  Bring your lunch and we’ll supply the soup!  We will be showing a feature film starring Helen Mirren as she reigns supreme in a witty and ingenious look at a moment that rocked the house of Windsor: the week that followed the sudden death of Princess Diana in 1997. Diana’s death came at just the same time that Prime Minister Tony Blair (played by the bright Michael Sheen) was settling into his new government–and trying to figure out the delicate relationship between 10 Downing Street and Queen Elizabeth II (Mirren). A large portion of the British population was trying to figure out the Windsors that week, as Elizabeth remained stiff-upper-lip and largely mum about the death of the beloved princess.  Reserve your seat by registering for this free event. 

Enjoy another lively session of Books & Bagels with Pat on Thursday, January 20th at 10:30 a.m.  Pat will be featuring some of the new books recently added to the library collection.  Bagels and other tasty treats will be served.  Please register for this free event.

The Manross Library will once again hold a special Holiday Social Hour on Tuesday, December 7, at 1:00 p.m. in the Manross Auditorium.  Our musical guest for this event is Celtic harpist, Julia Shrake.  Come enjoy seasonal and holiday music featuring medieval and modern songs and carols.  Enjoy holiday refreshments and view the Friends of the Library Festival of Trees on the main level.   Please register for this FREE program at the circulation desk or by calling 860-584-7790.

The monthly meetings for Book Bites Book Discussion will take place on Thursday, December 9, at 5:30 p.m.  with potluck and Tuesday, December 14 at 1:30 p.m. with light refreshments.  We will be discussing The Girl With No Shadow  by  Joanne Harris.  Limited copies of the book are available at the circulation desk.  Please consider bringing some canned goods for the annual food drive to support local food pantry needs.

The Manross Library will once again hold a special Veterans Coffee Social Hour in honor of all who have served, and/or have family & friends who have, on Wednesday, November 10, at 10:30 a.m. on the main floor.  Bob Montgomer (USMC) will host the FREE event.  Join us for fellowship and refreshments.  Sign our Veterans “Roll of Honor” and receive a token of our appreciation for your service.   Please register at the circulation desk or by calling 860-584-7790.

The monthly meetings for Book Bites Book Discussion will take place one week later than regularly scheduled.  It is our pleasure to welcome author Marie Bostwick to our afternoon group on Tuesday, November 16, at 1:30 p.m.  She will join us in discussing her book A Single Thread, along with taking questions from the audience, and signing books.  Everyone is welcome but please register ahead!  The evening group will meet on Thursday, November 18, at 5:30 p.m. with potluck.