The East Hartford Public Library is excited to announce that it will resume Sunday hours from 1 - 5 PM on September 11, 2022. The library is proud to offer a full complement of library services seven days a week, including an exciting lineup of programs. Register now for these upcoming Sunday programs:
Living History Program: Anne Pasquale with Liberty Belles
Sunday, September 18, 2:00 – 3:00 PM
Join Anne Pasquale for a living history program incorporating the stories of America’s female immigrants from many cultures. Accompanied by the very talented musician/actor Keith Herron, she will don the personas, sing the songs, and tell the stories of many unsung heroines from every point of Liberty’s crown, exploring the cultural diversity and common heritage that makes us all one. This program celebrating the contributions of immigrants is made possible through funding support from the East Hartford Town Council via the East Hartford Commission on Culture and Fine Arts. Register for a reminder.
Outdoor Program: Eastern Medicine Singers
Sunday, October 16, 3:00 PM
Bring a chair and join us on the lawn for an afternoon performance from the Eastern Medicine Singers! An Algonquin Drum Group from Woonsocket/Providence RI, the Eastern Medicine Singers are dedicated to keeping the Eastern Woodlands American Indian culture alive. The drum is made up of RI, NY, NJ, and Southeastern Massachusetts tribes, who are proud to sing and drum in the language of Massachuset and Wampanoag dialect. The Singers thank elder speakers of the language both past and present for their help, honoring especially Clinton Lightning Foot Wixon, Donald Three Bears Fisher, and Julieann Jennings, and strive to be a traditional, all-inclusive drum and sing for our Eastern people. They also honor past Eastern drums Nipmuc Turtle Drum and Full Circle drum, many of whose past drum members have sat welcome with them. This is an all-ages family performance made possible through funding support from the Town of East Hartford Town Council through the East Hartford Commission on Culture and Fine Arts, in honor of Indigenous People’s Day. Register for a reminder. In the event of inclement weather, this program will be moved indoors.
Living History Program: Tammy Denease as Elizabeth Keckly
Sunday, October 23, 2:00 PM
Join us for a living history performance by accomplished performing artist/storyteller/historian Tammy Denease as she brings to life the “hidden history” of an important but little-known figure, Elizabeth Hobbs Keckly. Keckly, formerly enslaved, became a successful author, civil activist, and seamstress in Washington, D.C. She was best known as the personal modiste and confidante of First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln. Register for a reminder.
Writing Workshops with Dr. Melissa-Sue John
Register for one or both workshops, presented with funding support from the East Hartford Commission on Culture and Fine Arts.
Workshop #1: Leading with Compelling Storytelling
Sunday, September 11, 3 – 4 PM
In this workshop, teens and adults will learn the importance of storytelling in general, and especially in business and leadership. In addition, they will be introduced to different ways of publishing their stories- traditional, self, or hybrid publishing. Click here to register for Leading with Compelling Storytelling.
Workshop #2: Crafting your own story
Sunday, October 2, 3 – 4 PM
In this workshop, children and adults will learn about the elements of storytelling, the structure of a story, literary devices, different types of stories, and have the opportunity to craft their own stories. Click here to register for Crafting your own story.
Dr. John is a wife, mother of two daughters, a published author, children’s book publisher, professor, researcher, and DEI expert. She is proud of her Jamaican heritage. After high school, she moved to the U.S. where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Hunter College, CUNY, and her master’s and a doctoral degree from the University of Connecticut, Storrs. Currently she is an Assistant Professor at the University of St. Joseph. She enjoys lecturing, conducting research, and mentoring students. These various roles led her to write children’s literature with her two daughters and she now serves as the Chief Executive Operator of Lauren Simone Publishing House. She is a member of the East Hartford Democratic Town Committee, East Hartford Women’s Democratic Committee, and a commissioner on the Planning and Zoning Commission. Connect with her on LinkedIn or META (Instagram/Facebook) @laurensimonepubs to follow her journey. |
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