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ART EXHIBIT
Fermata Arts Foundation



Works by students from Moldova
Ages 9-18
On display throughout the library


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​​​Beekley Book Club
The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri
Tuesday, March 21st
​6:30-7:30 p.m.
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"Dazzling...An intimate, closely observed family portrait."--The New York Times

"Hugely appealing."--People Magazine

"An exquisitely detailed family saga."--Entertainment Weekly

Meet the Ganguli family, new arrivals from Calcutta, trying their best to become Americans even as they pine for home. The name they bestow on their firstborn, Gogol, betrays all the conflicts of honoring tradition in a new world—conflicts that will haunt Gogol on his own winding path through divided loyalties, comic detours, and wrenching love affairs.

In The Namesake, the Pulitzer Prize winner Jhumpa Lahiri brilliantly illuminates the immigrant experience and the tangled ties between generations.
 
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.


Trivia Night (Virtual)

Friday, March 24th
7:00-8:00 p.m.
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Join Jeanette from the Beekley and Jennifer from Newington Library for a virtual trivia night on March 24th at 7 p.m. The theme is that there is no theme! Instead, test yourself with some general knowledge facts. Pop some popcorn, and let's play! All ages are welcome and prizes will be awarded. All attendees need to register. Zoom login information will be emailed to participants prior to the program.

Co-sponsored by the Newington Library.

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American Patchwork Quartet
Saturday, March 25th
Doors open at 7:00 p.m.
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Our next Nights at the Beekley concert will feature Clay Ross and his innovative American folk band, American Patchwork Quartet. Tickets are $30 each and must be purchased in advance. To register or for more information, please visit our concerts page. 


​Poetry Night
Thursday, March 30th
6:00-7:00 p.m.

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You are invited to join Peter Anderheggen and Keith Palmer for a night of poetry at the Beekley. Read your own poetry, recite one of your favorite verses, or just come to listen and enjoy. 

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After Hours at the Beekley
Charter Community TV: Demonstration and Training:
Canon XA40 and Tripod
Monday, April 10th
6:30-7:30 p.m.

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Join Mark Ingram of Charter TV for a demonstration and technical training session on the Canon XA40 and Tripod. Participants will be shown the anatomy and basic features of the camcorder, including automatic functions, various handheld techniques, and the tripod. Participants will be able to try a few hands-on techniques and learn about the types of content people can create, how to post video creations on social media, and how to become involved in community television. Registration suggested.


​After Hours at the Beekley
The Story of Antioch (Antakya)
Friday, April 14th
​6:30-7:30 p.m.
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Join Stuart McCunn for a talk about ancient Antioch, an old Greek/Roman city with a long history of earthquakes – the city was annihilated multiple times during the Roman era. Stuart will discuss the physical remains of Antioch that can be found in the modern city of Antakya, along with an exploration of some of the devastation from the latest earthquake on February 6th, 2023.
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Stuart McCunn is Adjunct Professor of History at Southern Connecticut State University.

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​Exploring the Arts at the Beekley through Acting
Saturday, April 15th
​3:00-4:00 p.m.


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The Day of Tears Touring Company will present a stage adaptation of Julius Lester’s powerful book, Day of Tears depicting the largest recorded auction of people held in slavery in American history which took place on March 2 & 3, 1852 in Savannah, Georgia. Registration required.

The Beekley is a recipient of a grant provided by the Northwest Connecticut Arts Council. The Library is pleased to be able to offer these additional and specialized art classes, lectures, and performances open to all ages and abilities.


​​​Beekley Book Club
The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver
Tuesday, April 18th
​6:30-7:30 p.m.
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“The Bean Trees is the work of a visionary. . . . It leaves you open-mouthed and smiling.” — Los Angeles Times

A bestseller that has come to be regarded as an American classic, The Bean Trees is the novel that launched Barbara Kingsolver’s remarkable literary career.

It is the charming, engrossing tale of rural Kentucky native Taylor Greer, who only wants to get away from her roots and avoid getting pregnant. She succeeds, but inherits a three-year-old Native American girl named Turtle along the way, and together, from Oklahoma to Arizona, half-Cherokee Taylor and her charge search for a new life in the West. Hers is a story about love and friendship, abandonment and belonging, and the discovery of surprising resources in seemingly empty places.
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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.

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Exploring Art at the Beekley – Studio Tour
With Maurice Casas
Wednesday, April 19th
​7:00-8:00 p.m.
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Introduction and Open House with Maurice Casas

Maurice Casas is a highly accomplished multidisciplinary artist and art instructor working and teaching in his studio at the Farmington Valley Arts Center. Meet at his studio for a tour, introduction and light refreshments. Some of the artwork on display may not be suitable for younger children.

Farmington Valle
y Arts Center
25 Arts Center Lane, Avon, CT 06001

The Beekley is a recipient of a grant provided by the Northwest Connecticut Arts Council. The Library is pleased to be able to offer these additional and specialized art classes, lectures, and performances open to all ages and abilities.


​Homebound Delivery Service Available

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The Beekley Library offers Homebound Delivery Service to New Hartford residents who are unable to come to the Library due to restricted mobility or health problems. This service is free and based on volunteers' availability. 

This program is open to any New Hartford resident who is having difficulty getting to the Library due to illness or restricted mobility. Circulation Library 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. ​

You Tube Programs
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To view our current selection of YouTube programs, click here .
Or you can click on the individual titles below for direct access to those programs​
the Beekley Historical Lecture Series 
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Hamish Lutris, Associate Professor of History, Political Science, and Geography, Capital Community College presents talks on:
  • The Harlem Renaissance
  •  Lincoln, the Gettysburg Address, and the Transformation of the Civil War 



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10 Central Ave., P.O. Box 247
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New Hartford, CT 06057

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