At the Library Next Week: Veterans Stories, a Mini Renaissance Faire, and Ornament Making

The Brookfield Library has a full week ahead, November 9–15, with daytime storytimes for young children and several evening programs for adults. The library is closed all day Wednesday, November 11, for Veterans Day.

Tuesday, November 10, is the busiest evening. At 5 p.m., a virtual program, "The Quinnetukut, Our Native People of Connecticut," looks at the Native peoples of the state. At 6:30 p.m., the Friends of the Library hold their monthly meeting, and at the same time, "Tales from the Forgotten Day: Connecticut Veterans" runs until 8 p.m. Earlier in the day, storytime for little ones runs at 10 a.m., and children can read to Mia in 15-minute slots from 5 p.m.

Wednesday, the building is closed for the holiday. Thursday, November 12, brings collage making at 2 p.m., games at 4:30 p.m., an introduction to acting with the Curtain Callers at 6 p.m., and a virtual community conversation about gambling at 7 p.m.

Friday, November 13, has storytimes in the morning, KinderCrew at 1 p.m., and needle felting ornaments from 3 to 4:30 p.m., with registration required for the felting session. Saturday, November 14, offers a Thanksgiving storytime for little ones at 10 a.m. and an AARP safe driving course from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The week closes Sunday, November 15, with a Mini Renaissance Faire from noon to 2:30 p.m. — a fitting end to a week that moves from history talks to hands-on making.