Why do cultural portrayals of trans and nonbinary folks matter? Why are anti-trans folks attacking libraries and school curicula for recognizing that we exist? A former Latin teacher of 33 years, Clare McCarthy communicates complex and unfamiliar material clearly and in engaging ways. She is an educator, author, podcast host, transgender advocate, bibliophile, and ailurophile.
The Connecticut Democracy Center is please to present a thought-provoking program “How A.I. Is Changing Government,” as part of a summer series, entitled "Ctrl + Shift Democracy: The Impact of Technology on Society and Governance. This first panel discussion delves into the transformative impact of A.I. on government and society, exploring both its potential to revolutionize […]
BookWyrm Fest is West Hartford’s annual celebration of all things adventure, fantasy, board games, live action roleplaying (LARP), and tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs). Here are just a few of the things you can do at BookWyrm Fest: Learn how to wield a sword from a real knight Jump into a tabletop adventure Have your face painted […]
Join us for an interactive visit with author Jamie Deenihan. What do we do when life gives us lemons? Make lemonade, of course! Ages 5+. Join us for an interactive visit with author Jamie Deenihan. Please register in advance by visiting the Manross Library, calling 860-584-7790, or online @ BristolLib.com/manross
Meet Connecticut author, educator, CEO of Workout Harder Fitness, and motivational speaker Wakime Hauser who will discuss the process that led him to write his autobiography and works of poetry. Please call to register: #860-584-7790, visit, or go online: BristolLib.com/manross
In August 2016 the National Parks Service celebrated its 100-year anniversary. It had been a varied, and some would say controversial 100 years. From parks having to be guarded by the army, to the extirpation of apex predators like wolves and cougars, to roads cutting through 80 miles of pristine wilderness and road cuttings seven […]
The Connecticut Democracy Center is please to present a thought-provoking program “Big Data and You,” as part of a summer series, entitled "Ctrl + Shift Democracy: The Impact of Technology on Society and Governance. This second of three panel discussion explores the profound impact of big data on government and citizens, focusing on its potential to […]
PARACONN 4 is CT’s Original Paranormal Convention Saturday & Sunday, July 20-21 at a new location: The Baldwin Center, 1000 W Broad Street in Stratford, CT. SPECIAL GUESTS, VENDORS, PSYCHICS, READERS, AUTHORS, SPEAKERS, MERCH, FILM FESTIVAL, ETC., ARE ALL PART OF THIS EVENT! Free parking. AIR CONDITIONED. ParaConn, CT’s original paranormal convention, will be returning to CT in a […]
The Connecticut Democracy Center is please to present a thought-provoking program “The Digital Divide and Digital Equity,” as part of a summer series, entitled "Ctrl + Shift Democracy: The Impact of Technology on Society and Governance. This final panel discussion will examine the critical role of digital equity in shaping government and societal outcomes, highlighting the […]
