Beekley Book Club
Disgrace by J.M. Coetzee
Tuesday, August 18
6:30 p.m.

The provocative Booker Prize winning novel from Nobel laureate, J.M. Coetzee

"Compulsively readable... A novel that not only works its spell but makes it impossible for us to lay it aside once we've finished reading it." --The New Yorker

At fifty-two, Professor David Lurie is divorced, filled with desire, but lacking in passion. When an affair with a student leaves him jobless, shunned by friends, and ridiculed by his ex-wife, he retreats to his daughter Lucy's smallholding. David's visit becomes an extended stay as he attempts to find meaning in his one remaining relationship. Instead, an incident of unimaginable terror and violence forces father and daughter to confront their strained relationship and the equallity complicated racial complexities of the new South Africa. 
​Reserve a copy of the book through a patron account or call the Beekley at 860-379-7235. The Beekley Book Club is a book discussion group that meets on the third Tuesday of each month from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to join in.

Family Bingo Night
Friday, August 21
6:30 p.m. 
All Ages

Celebrate the end of Summer Reading with family bingo! It will be fun for the whole family.

Adult Movie Night
Where The Crawdads Sing
Monday, August 24
6:30 p.m.

Join us for a showing of the movie based on Delia Owens' bestselling novel. Snacks, drinks, and comfy seats provided.. 

Poetry Night
Tuesday, August 25
​6:00 p.m.

Join published poet Matthew Mercure and share in an evening of poetry - now on a new night. Registration recommended. Bring a friend!

Virtual Trivia: America 250
Friday, August 28
7:00 p.m.

We the people... who love trivia!  Do you think you know your American History?  Join us online for a trivia night to celebrate America's 250th birthday.  Questions will span major events, influential figures, and defining moments that have shaped the United States from its founding to the present.  All ages are welcome and small treats will be awarded.  Register for the Zoom link. Co-sponsored by the Lucy Robbins Welles Library.

Sound Journey
Friday, September 11
​7:00 p.m.

​These journeys are created to bring each participant into the body, to release that which no longer serves the self, align with the higher self, and create new ways of being. Singing bowls, drums, rattles, chimes and other instruments will be used to reinforce and energize the meditation, all in a joyous and soulful way. Bring a mat to lie on, a blanket, a pillow, water, and an opened mind and heart. The event is free, but donations will be accepted. Registration is optional.
​Reserve a copy of the book through a patron account or call the Beekley at 860-379-7235. The Beekley Book Club is a book discussion group that meets on the third Tuesday of each month from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to join in.

Beekley Book Club
Behold the Dreamers by Imbolo Mbue
Tuesday, September 15
6:30 p.m.

Jacqueline Woodson calls Mbue's debut novel "startlingly beautiful, thoughtful, and both timely and timeless." 

This novel follows Jende Jonga, a Cameroonian immigrant living in Harlem as he's come to the United States to provide a better life for his family. He lands a job as a chauffer for a senior executive at Lehman Brothers, however the world of great power and privilege conceals troubling secrets. When the financial world is rocked by the collapse of Lehman brothers, Jende and his wife Neni are desperate to keep Jende's job, even as their marriage threatens to fall apart. The story follows Jende and Neni's story along with the story of the relationship between Jende's boss, Clark, and his wife, Cindy. Behold the Dreamers explores issues of marriage, class, and race while exposing the trapdoors in the American Dream. 

Adult/Teen Craft Night
Recycled Book Flower Frames
Tuesday, September 15
7:00 p.m.

Join us for a fun night of crafting! Supplies are all provided. Craft night meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7pm; this month's is one week delayed to accommodate the Labor Day holiday. 

"I Smell a Rat:" The U.S. Constitutional Convention
With Professor Hamish Lutris
Thursday, September 17
6:30 p.m.

In 1787, it was clear to many that the American government was a failure- unrest, weakness, debt, and a lack of policy combined to render the central government powerless, which was to be mended by the Constitutional Convention. Yet there were many who preferred the US government as it was. This presentation examines the Constitutional Convention, its considerable innovations in popular government, and the opposition to it, which is still surprisingly potent today.

Brain Health with Dr. Roshni Patel
Monday, September 28
​7:00 p.m. 

Can dementia be optional? Could something many people fear as an inevitable part of aging actually be delayed or even prevented?

According to Dr. Roshni Patel of Quantum Brain Health in Farmington, the answer is yes. Through diet, lifestyle changes, the right tests, and habits that strengthen cognitive health, Patel believes people have far more control over their brain health than they realize. Her mission is to help people understand that cognitive decline isn't simply a matter of fate - it's something we can actively work to prevent.

That's the message Patel hopes to bring to the Farmington Valley community. 

Dr. Roshni N. Patel is a quadruple board-certified neurologist, holding certifications in Neurology, Pain Medicine, Brain Injury Medicine, and Headache Medicine; a combination achieved by very few physicians in the country. She is the founder of Quantum Brain Health, where she specializes in preventive neurology, focusing on identifying and addressing the underlying causes of cognitive decline years, and even decades, before symptoms appear.

​Dr. Patel is looking forward to being welcomed to the Beekley Library to share the message she is most passionate about. Her presentation runs approximately 30 minutes, with time reserved afterward for audience questions and discussion.

Poetry Night
Tuesday, September 29
6:00 p.m.

Join published poet Matthew Mercure and share in an evening of poetry - now on a new night. Registration recommended. Bring a friend! 


​Homebound Delivery Service Available

The Beekley Library offers Homebound Delivery Service to New Hartford residents who are unable to come to the Library due to restricted mobility or illness. This service is free and based on volunteers' availability. Library Circulation Assistants will select materials for you at your request and can include a variety of fiction, non-fiction, DVDs, audiobooks, magazines, CDs, and Large Print items. Materials will circulate for an extended period of time. When you finish your materials and need another delivery, just call the Library and let us know. We will be in touch with a volunteer to schedule a dropoff or pickup. Library items will be delivered in a bag to your door. Returns can be placed on your doorknob ahead of time for a contactless experience. 
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Call the Beekley, 860-379-7235, for more information or to schedule a delivery. ​