Longmeadow, Richard Salter Storrs Library

A lapsit storytime for children ages 12 to 24 months with their caregiver. Children will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and free play, with an emphasis on repetition and social interaction.

You're invited to join the Weekly Writing Group! The Writers Group is a welcoming place to share and grow as a writer. Each week, members share their writing based on a prompt given the previous week ...

Come paint using shaving cream as your paint! Get messy and creative!

Have you always wanted to learn to play Mahjongg? Now is your chance! We are offering a 5 week Mahjongg class. All materials will be provided. Registration is currently full, but please sign up for ou...

All little listeners are encouraged to come to read books, sing songs, play around, and be creative!

Do you knit, crochet, cross stitch, or embroider? Then please join us every Friday for Storrs Stitchers! Storrs Stitchers is a needle craft group that meets at the Library on Friday mornings at 10:00....

Explore the worlds of wild Mario Party Mini Games on the Nintendo Switch. Cheer on your friends and try your best at the wild and wacky challenges.

A drop-in playgroup for parents with kiddos up to 18 months, hosted by More Than Mom Inc., a nonprofit group providing support to area parents. We'll have a story, bring out some toys, and everyone (p...

All skill levels are welcome for chess and a challenge! Chess instructors will provide help for beginners and tips to sharpen your game for more advanced students. Registration is required and limited...

Teens in grades 9-12 are you looking to volunteer at the library? Then join BOLT! The Board of Library Teens is the spot to make a difference for our community. The group will meet monthly to help pla...

Join instructor, Julie Stepanek Murray, local ukulele instructor in a ukulele play along from the comfort of your own home every Monday! Players of all levels welcome. One improves by playing, so let’...

Bring your toddlers over to Stories and Movement and get them active while playing and interacting with stories.

Pathways for Parents CFCE presents Newbies at Storrs Library. Participants in this group will receive developmental milestone information, ways to engage in floor time play, resources, and opportuniti...

Need help with your device? Bring it to the Library for assistance! Having trouble with email? Come to the Library to get help! Want to learn about the library's digital offerings? Drop in every Tuesd...

This Month Selection: Hester by Laurie Lico Albanese Summary: "A vivid reimagining of the woman who inspired Hester Prynne, the tragic heroine of Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter, and a journe...

Join our 2nd-3rd grade book group where we'll explore books that draw readers in from the very first line. Each month we'll enjoy a page-turning chapter book and meet to discuss what kept us turning t...

Grow houseplants to make you happy, clean your air and beautify your home. We will review several of the easiest plants to grow and will also learn to identify common plant-growing problems. This prog...

Library Speakers Consortium Presents: Join us in conversation with acclaimed author Brad Taylor on his latest work, Shadow Strike, book 20 (yes, you read that right!) of the bestselling Pike Logan ser...

Join Pathways for Parents CFCE for Grow Play Learn at Storrs Library. This group will include a storytime curriculum, fun play activities and the Ages and Stages Questionnaire. This program is geared ...

Please join us, in partnership with the Tewksbury Public Library, on the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month, January-June, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Please Note: informal networking takes place from 9:00-9:30am ...

Ages of Music History: Middle Ages - 20th Century Please join us to hear and learn about beautiful music through the Ages of Music History with Rob Humberston. In the New Year, Rob will lead with Baro...

Home Works Energy will be available to discuss Mass Save benefits. The Mass Save program offers no-cost Home Energy Assessments (HEAs) to Massachusetts renters and homeowners. The goal of these assess...

Join our K-1st grade book group so we can discover terrific stories together. Before our monthly meeting, read the book that may--or may not--have a banana in it. We will meet to talk about what made ...

Join us for Great Decisions 2026! Great Decisions is America's largest discussion program on world affairs. Every year, eight topics are chosen by a panel of experts. Before each of the eight programs...

Reuse materials to create new works of art! Elementary aged children are invited to learn all the ways to create upcycled art.

All little listeners are encouraged to come to read books, sing songs, play around, and be creative!

Join our 4th-5th grade book group and find a reason to laugh each month. We'll read funny, quirky stories from every section of the library, from graphic novels to nonfiction, and meet up to talk abou...

Bring your characters and your adventuring spirit and join us for our Saturday Dungeons and Dragons Campaigns! All skill levels welcome - all necessary materials provided. At this time our campaigns a...

Has your favorite stuffed animal become torn and needs a doctor? Or is your favorite stuffed animal overdue for their annual physical or eye exam? Please bring your Stuffed Animal friend to the Discov...

Love to cook? Join us for Lunchtime Cookbook Club! Every month, we will explore a different chef, cuisine or cookbook. This program welcomes anyone who would like to try new recipes and share their pr...

Henry the Juggler (AKA Henry Lappen) is wanted! He is wanted by audiences everywhere for his zany attempts to defy the laws of gravity. He juggles any number of balls, clubs, rings, members of the aud...

The Storrs Library Fiber Arts Group is a generous and talented group who meet every first and third Tuesday of the month. On first Tuesdays, we work with recycled textiles to make beautiful and artist...

Planning for Medicare is a presentation led by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts representative Brian Guagnini and is geared toward individuals approaching Medicare eligibility. Topics covered i...

Library Speakers Consortium Presents: Award-winning and bestselling author Miranda Cowley Heller takes us on an intimate journey through the life stages of a woman in her new poetry collection, What t...

Interesting learning how to weave with yarn? Come learn how to weave yarn into a cool crafty coaster!

Learn how to organize and safeguard your digital photo libraries. Hundreds - sometimes thousands - of digital photos live on our phones, computers, and cloud accounts. Yet many of us can’t find the im...

Come enjoy the magic comedy from Michael Wald in this fun magic show! With a career spanning over four decades, Michael has mastered the art of tickling the funny bone while leaving audiences spellbou...

All little listeners are encouraged to come to read books, sing songs, play around, and be creative!

Children in grades 2 and older will work together to solve the clues and find their way back to Earth in this exciting escape room!

Children in grades 2 and older will work together to solve the clues and find their way back to Earth in this exciting escape room!

Come to this special lap sit story time where we will sing songs, read books, and learn about music and instruments.

Join instructor, Julie Stepanek Murray, local ukulele instructor in a ukulele play along from the comfort of your own home every Monday! Players of all levels welcome. One improves by playing, so let’...

Bring your toddlers over to Stories and Movement and get them active while playing and interacting with stories.

Come color between the tape and then pull it off to reveal a beautiful creation!

Fan fiction has been a part of literature for centuries. In this 6-month series, we'll explore a section of prequels, co-quels, and spin-offs of famous literary works. April 29: Longbourn by Jo Baker ...

A lapsit storytime for children ages 12 to 24 months with their caregiver. Children will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and free play, with an emphasis on repetition and social interaction.

Join author and former Longmeadow resident, Allison Keeton, for a discussion of her Midcoast Maine Mystery Series. This series follows Raven Ouelette, wife of the county sheriff, as she encounters lif...

Come enjoy a relaxing time doing cool color by numbers! Watch your masterpiece unfold and have fun!

Library Speakers Consortium Presents: a conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach, the fifth–and last–entry in the highly popular Track series. Following...

Storrs Library will be collecting puzzles and board games from May 1st to June 4th, for a puzzle and board game swap on June 5th and 6th. Please bring complete puzzles and board games in good conditio...

All little listeners are encouraged to come to read books, sing songs, play around, and be creative!

Can you walk the walk? Find out at this indoor obstacle course.

Carol Adamski-Maggi began painting as a young girl and continued to nurture her natural talent with formal education in fine arts. Carol earned her Associate Degree in Studio Arts from Holyoke Communi...

On the first and third Mondays of the month, residents of Emerson Manor and Genesis House can swing by the courtyard next to the office and check out books, magazines, books on CD, and DVDs. Please ca...

All skill levels are welcome for chess and a challenge! Chess instructors will provide help for beginners and tips to sharpen your game for more advanced students. Registration is required and limited...

Teens in grades 9-12 are you looking to volunteer at the library? Then join BOLT! The Board of Library Teens is the spot to make a difference for our community. The group will meet monthly to help pla...

Students from Glenbrook Middle School will be set up in the library to share information from their Action Civics projects. From 5-7 pm, Students will share information and pamphlets with visiting com...

Join local ukulele instructor, Julie Stepanek Murray, in a ukulele play along from the comfort of your own home every Monday! Players of all levels welcome. One improves by playing, so let’s play! Ple...

Bring your toddlers over to Stories and Movement and get them active while playing and interacting with stories.

Pathways for Parents CFCE presents Newbies at Storrs Library. Participants in this group will receive developmental milestone information, ways to engage in floor time play, resources, and opportuniti...

Join Storrs Librarians and members of the Adult Center Book Club on the first Tuesday of every month. Copies of this month's book will be on hold at Storrs Library. This month's selection: Broken Coun...

Experience a delightful collection of readings from the Springfield Museums Writers group, featuring fiction, memoir, and personal essays. This program is intended for adults. Please Register in Advan...

Join Pathways for Parents CFCE for Grow Play Learn at Storrs Library. This group will include a storytime curriculum, fun play activities and the Ages and Stages Questionnaire. This program is geared ...

Vicki Johnson's new picture book Mac Wears a Hat (Little Bee Books) is coming out this April. Her debut picture book, Molly's Tuxedo came out in 2024 and won the NCTE Charlotte Huck Award for Outstand...

Join us for an author talk with L. Saxon Elliott, PSY.D. on her book Death Without Fear: Collective Wisdom for Making Peace with Mortality. Dr. Elliott will give a reading from the book and answer aud...

Sponsored by the Connecticut Trolley Museum of East Windsor, CT, this entertaining presentation will cover the evolution of the trolley, how the trolley system served the Connecticut River Valley, wha...

A lapsit storytime for children ages 12 to 24 months with their caregiver. Children will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and free play, with an emphasis on repetition and social interaction.

Join us for Bocce on the Lawn every Thursday morning at 11:00. No Experience Necessary. This program is for Adults. No registration necessary. Bocce will be cancelled if it rains or the lawn is too we...

Children in kindergarten and older are invited to join us for a LEGO building experience. Design and build a structure, then name it and display it!

Carol Adamski-Maggi began painting as a young girl and continued to nurture her natural talent with formal education in fine arts. Carol earned her Associate Degree in Studio Arts from Holyoke Communi...

Library Speakers Consortium Presents: a conversation with internationally acclaimed author Marjan Kamali as we delve into the timeless wonder of her New York Times bestselling novel, The Lion Women of...

A drop-in playgroup for parents with kiddos up to 18 months, hosted by More Than Mom Inc., a nonprofit group providing support to area parents. We'll have a story, bring out some toys, and everyone (p...

Come check out the Book Bike at the Future Planet Fiesta on Saturday May 9th, 11am-3pm on the Longmeadow Green. The Future Planet Fiesta is a collaborative event organized by the LHS Climate Change Cl...

A guided space to write something meaningful to someone who mattered. Most of us can name someone who quietly shaped our life; a teacher who believed in us; a friend who stood behind us; a parent, men...

Bring your toddlers over to Stories and Movement and get them active while playing and interacting with stories.

Library Speakers Consortium Presents: a conversation on AI, humanity, and the next steps towards building a better future with self-proclaimed “mad scientist” Dr. Vivienne Ming as we discuss her new b...

Try to beat the clock in this Lego building challenge!

Having too much stuff can impede people from relocating or getting health care into their homes. This engaging presentation explores why stuff is so important for some people and teaches ten easy-to-f...

A lapsit storytime for children ages 12 to 24 months with their caregiver. Children will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and free play, with an emphasis on repetition and social interaction.

Did you know that you can create a unique wardrobe that suits your “style personality” without breaking the bank? Join us for this fun styling workshop where we explore ways to treasure hunt for vinta...

Experiment with Hexbug technology to create a drawing Robot! Use your robot to create a work of are to take home. This program is for elementary aged kids.

The Richard Salter Storrs Library will be opening at 2:30pm, due to a Volunteer Appreciation Event.

Come dance around using fun silly scarves to dance with! Get in the groove and show us your moves.

Rick Keller, from Perfect Pastime 617, is offering a community-wide collectibles appraisal event, so gather up all your Pokémon/sports cards/memorabilia, coins, watches, video games/consoles, comics, ...

Come to this special lap sit story time where we will sing songs, read books, and learn about music and instruments.

Join instructor, Julie Stepanek Murray, local ukulele instructor in a ukulele play along from the comfort of your own home every Monday! Players of all levels welcome. One improves by playing, so let’...

Has your favorite stuffed animal become torn and needs a doctor? Or is your favorite stuffed animal overdue for their annual physical or eye exam? Please bring your Stuffed Animal friend to the Discov...

Love to cook? Join us for Lunchtime Cookbook Club! Every month, we will explore a different chef, cuisine or cookbook. This program welcomes anyone who would like to try new recipes and share their pr...

Library Speakers Consortium Presents: a conversation with internationally bestselling author of Hooked and Indistractible, Nir Eyal. What if the only thing standing between you and the seemingly impos...

To highlight Memorial day, join us at the Library to paint the delicate petals of poppy flowers with watercolors to create your own poppies painting. You will learn how to layer the translucent paint....

Learn how to make number of silly sketches with with a wild character flip book! Come up with silly combinations of features to create a silly sketch.

What sparks creativity? In today's overstimulated culture, it's easy to forget how to turn off the screens, relax, and just breathe. Brilliant mathematician Archimedes was taking a bath when he had hi...

We are offering this Zoom presentation to help high school juniors and their parents understand how to use the upcoming summer productively to create a compelling college application. We will cover th...

Come explore the exciting world of needle felting! You can learn and practice new skills while making a cute bird ornament. Whether you're new to needle felting or an experienced enthusiast, this fun ...

This exhibit showcases the art created by local students of Joycelin Raho's Beyond the Basics Creative Studio. A reception will be held on Monday June 22 at 6:00 pm. Please feel free to visit the exhi...

Come to this special lap sit story time where we will sing songs, read books, and learn about music and instruments.

All skill levels are welcome for chess and a challenge! Chess instructors will provide help for beginners and tips to sharpen your game for more advanced students. Registration is required and limited...