Monthly Archives: September 2016
Director’s College: The Beatles and The Rolling Stones
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- 26
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Thursday, October 27, 2016 7:00 PM Main Library Ask anybody to name two English rock bands from the 1960s and the response will likely be The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. But despite often being portrayed as rivals in the media, the two groups were actually quite friendly towards each other, both socially and musically. […]
read moreGarmany Music Series: Ricky Alfonso Jazz Quartet
- Sep
- 22
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Tuesday, October 11, 2016 7:00 PM Main Library Jazz trumpeter and vocalist Ricky Alfonso has been on the East Coast jazz scene, performing and recording with his own and other ensembles in the Hartford area, since the 1980’s. A product of the modern jazz movement, with a trumpet style reminiscent of Miles Davis and Freddie […]
read moreHarvesting the Benefits of Mindful Self-Compassion Practice
- Sep
- 21
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This program has been postponed to the date below. Wednesday, November 30, 2016 6:30 PM Main Library Angela Mazur and Theresa Nygren return to guide participants through a number of mindful self-compassion meditations. This will be an hour-long immersion into mindful self-compassion meditation practice. No experience necessary. Presented by Angela Mazur, LCSW, LLC, and Theresa […]
read moreFall in Love with Yourself and Your Body
- Sep
- 20
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Wednesday, October 19, 2016 7:00 PM Main Library Self-love and self-worth are about looking at yourself in the mirror and saying I love you. It’s about giving yourself permission to come first and being non-apologetic about that. It’s about loving your body – right now, regardless of what it looks like and how it functions. During […]
read moreLive a Happier, More Fulfilling Life
- Sep
- 14
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Tuesday, November 8, 2016* 7:00 PM Main Library Do you say things like “I’ll be happy when?” Are you walking through life in a fog, waiting for something to find your purpose? Are you so worried about what could happen that you aren’t living in the present moment? Join Lynn Healy as she shares her […]
read moreArt:21 – Art in the Twenty-First Century Screening
- Sep
- 13
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Tuesday, September 20 4:00 PM Main Library Join the Farmington Public Schools for a screening of a new episode of Art:21. Art:21 – Art in the 21st Century is a PBS series, educational resource, archive, and history of contemporary art. It premiered in 2001, and is now broadcast in over 50 countries worldwide. Premiering a new season every […]
read moreGiftmaking Mornings @ the Maker Space
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- 13
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Wednesdays, September 28 – December 14 10:30 AM Main Library Maker Space Register separately for each program in this series. Every session will feature a different project suitable for gift-giving. No programs on October 12, November 23. September 28: Felted Soap – Register October 5: Polymer Clay Buttons – Register October 19: Leather Flowers – […]
read moreDementia Caregivers Workshop Series
- Sep
- 12
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Hartford Healthcare’s Center for Healthy Aging will be presenting a series of workshops for caregivers and families of dementia patients. Week 1: Overview of Dementia – Please register Thursday, October 6, 6:00 PM Week 2: Basics of Good Communication and Understanding Behaviors – Please register Thursday, October 13, 6:00 PM Week 3: Safety Considerations and […]
read moreSmall Business Series with SCORE
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- 12
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With this series, Greater Hartford SCORE will guide you through the key elements to starting and managing your small business! Starting Your Business: How to Develop a Business Plan in Six Easy Steps Thursday, October 6, 6:00 PM A business plan is an essential road map for business success, but few small businesses ever complete a […]
read moreMaker Space Blog: Lynda Library & Lecture Series Resources
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- 09
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The new school year has finally started for many students and teachers in the area. However, what about those outside of the classroom looking for alternative ways to expand or strengthen their current skill set or subject knowledge? Luckily, the Farmington Library offers some great learning tools beyond our Maker Space services that our out-of-classroom learners can enjoy! With the help of two […]
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