CALENDAR

Wednesday, Dec. 26

REPTILES AT THE LIBRARY: Children ages 4 to 17 are invited to meet Riverside Reptiles at the Torrington Library, De. 26, 6-7 p.m. Learn about the evolution of the reptiles we are familiar with including turtles, tortoises, crocodiles, alligators, and introduce you to an 80-lb swamp monster. Register at torringtonlibrary.org.

BOXING DAY READING: Annual Boxing Day Reading at the Cornwall Library will be held Dec. 26, 4 p.m. at the candelit North Cornwall Meeting House, where Tom Walker will read Chapter 9 of “The Rings of Saturn” by W.G. Sebald. Free.

MOVIE NIGHT: Family Movie Night at the Harwinton Library, “Eloise at Christmastime!”, Dec. 26, 6:30 p.m. Space is limited; register by calling 860-485-9113

BINGO: Sons of Italy, Center Street, Torrington, hosts bingo games on Wednesdays, 4-9:30 p.m. with dinner at 5 and calling at 6. For information, call the lodge at 860-489-1226.

BINGO: St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church holds weekly bingo games at St. Anthony School, Oak Street, Winsted, on Wednesdays. Doors open at 5 p.m. with refreshments and snacks for sale. Games begin at 6:35 p.m. Progressive jackpots. For information call the church at 860379-3369.

Thursday, Dec. 27

DAY OF FUN: A day of fun for grades 1-3 will be held Dec. 27, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield. OUtdoor adventures, games, crafts, live animals. Snacks provided; bring lunch. Parents welcome, but not mandatory. Meet in the A.B. Ceder Room. $40 members, $70 guests. Payment due with registration. Call 860-567-0857 or visit whitememorialcc.org.

FAMILY MAGIC SHOW: Families are invited to the Gunn Memorial Library, 5 Wykeham Road, Washington, Dec. 27, 5 p.m., to see Steve Woyce from Full Effect Productions present a 45 minute magic routine with everyone’s favorite things about winter; snowmen, penguins, candy canes, and snowballs. Audience participation is encouraged. Free; registration is requested. Call 860-868-2310 or visit www.gunnlibrary.org

SQUADRON MEETING: A meeting of the Northwest Hills Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol Auxiliary of the United States Air Force will meet Thursday, 7-9 p.m. at the Torrington Armory South Main Street. For information, call Cmdr. Tim Ceritello at 860-620-3670 or email timceritello@gmail.com.

CHESS CLUB: The Litchfield County Chess Club meets Thursdays at the Torrington Library, 12 Daycoeton Place, Torrington, from 5:30 to 7:45 p.m. on Thursdays. The informal club has held several meetings. Membership is free — just show up and play. Adults, teens and older children with an adult are welcome. There are plenty of boards and pieces, or bring your own. For information, call Alan at 850-430-9317.

DUPLICATE BRIDGE: Duplicate Bridge at the Sullivan Senior Center, East Albert Street, Torrington, Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to noon. For information, call John Townsend at 860-567-0671. Leave a message, he will return your call. Bringing a partner is encouraged but not required. Games are now free of charge.

Friday, Dec. 28

DAY OF FUN: A day of fun for grades 4-6 will be held Dec. 28, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield. OUtdoor adventures, games, crafts, live animals. Snacks provided; bring lunch. Parents welcome, but not mandatory. Meet in the A.B. Ceder Room. $40 members, $70 guests. Payment due with registration. Call 860-567-0857 or visit whitememorialcc.org.

BINGO: St. Maron’s Church, 613 Main St., Torrington, holds bingo games every Monday and Friday. Doors open at 4 p.m. Early bingo beings at 6 p.m., with progressive jackpots and food for sale.

Saturday, Dec. 29

THE RED SCARE: “Red Spies and Lavender Lads: McCarthyism, Communism, and Morality,” will be held at the Beekley Library, New Hartford, Dec. 29 at 1 p.m. McCarthyism was part of a phenomenon that affected thousands. The Red Scare, as it was called, brought to light some of America's deepest fears of foreign agents and domestic traitors. The talk will focus on McCarthy and McCarthyism in the 1950s, how America's political and social foundation was challenged by a new sense of morality, and how the nation reacted to that challenge.

NADER BOOK PREMIERE: Winsted Community Bookstore hosts the world premiere of Ralph Nader's new book, “How the Rats Reformed Congress,” Dec. 29, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Admission is $20 and includes a copy of the book. RSVP to winstedbooks@gmail.com.

ANNUAL WINTER WALK: White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield, hosts its 5th Annual Winter Walk Along the Lake and Butternut Brook Trails with Marlow Shami, Dec. 29, 10 a.m., Free. Meet in front of the A.B. Ceder room. Donations welcome. For information, call 860-567-0857 or visit whitememorialcc.org.

NEW YEAR KIDS PARTY: New Year's Eve Party for Kids at the Scoville Memorial Library, Salisbury, Dec. 29, 10:30 a.m. Count down with a large group and then smash eggshells full of confetti and throw balloons around — it’s fun no matter when you do it. Crafts, games, and refreshments. For details, visit scovillelibrary.org.

BINGO: Sons of Italy, Center Street, Torrington, hosts bingo games Saturday, 4-9:30 p.m. Doors open at 4 p.m., games begin at 6 p.m. For information, call the lodge at 860-489-1226.

Sunday, Dec. 30

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Monday, Dec. 31

COMEDY NIGHT: Laugh in the New Year with four professional New York City comedians at Seven Angels Theatre in Waterbury on Monday, Dec. 31, featuring Phil Selman, Sally Ann Hall, Kevin Dombrowski and Bob Nelson. Two shows, 6 p.m.., 9:30 p.m. Late show has appetizers and champagne toast at midnight. Tickets $55 for 6 p.m., $65 for 9:30 p.m. Doors and the Devil’s Corner Bar open 45 minutes ahead. For tickets call the Seven Angels Theatre box office at 203-7574676, or purchase online at SevenAngelsTheatre.org.

Tuesday, Jan. 1

POSSUM QUEEN CONTEST: The 29th annual Possum Queen Contest will be held Jan. 1, 12 p.m. at the Litchfield Inn, 432 Bantam Road, Litchfield. Join a merry group of revelers who donate money (known as bribes) to raise funds for local families who need help with medical expenses. A mock beauty pageant, costumes, enteraining skits, performance by the Mattatuck Drum Corp; live and silent auctions, and food and libations offered by The Tavern Off the Green. The Possum Queen Foundation has raised hundreds of thousands for charity since it started on the Green in Litchfield.

Wednesday, Jan. 2

WINTER READING BINGO: Winter Reading Bingo at the Morris Public Library begins Jan. 2 and continues to Feb 28. Patrons are encouraged to visit the library and receive a Winter Reading Bingo Card or download it from www.morrispubliclibrary.net. Adults, teens and children will each have their own card. Fill it and be entered for prizes. Drawing is March 1. For information, call 860-567-7440 or visit www.morrispubliclibrary.net

BINGO: Sons of Italy, Center Street, Torrington, hosts bingo games on Wednesdays, 4-9:30 p.m. with dinner at 5 and calling at 6. For information, call the lodge at 860-489-1226.

BINGO: St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church holds weekly bingo games at St. Anthony School, Oak Street, Winsted, on Wednesdays. Doors open at 5 p.m. with refreshments and snacks for sale. Games begin at 6:35 p.m. Progressive jackpots. For information call 860-379-3369.

QUILTS THAT CARE: Quilts that Care meets the first and third Wednesday of the montha t the Litchfield Community Center, 421 Bantam Road, Litchfield. New members are welcome. Quilts That Care group of volunteers that make and donate handmade quilts to cancer patients. Non-quilters can also join. For information, call Deb Van Steenberge at 860-782-1043 or email quiltsthatcare.deb@gmail.com

Thursday, Jan. 3

QUILTS THAT CARE: Quilts that Care meets the first and third Wednesday of the month at the Litchfield Community Center, 421 Bantam Road, Litchfield. New members are welcome. Quilts That Care group of volunteers that make and donate handmade quilts to cancer patients. Non-quilters can also join. For information, call Deb Van Steenberge at 860-782-1043 or email quiltsthatcare.deb@gmail.com

SQUADRON MEETING: A meeting of the Northwest Hills Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol Auxiliary of the United States Air Force will meet Thursday, 7-9 p.m. at the Torrington Armory South Main Street. For information, call Cmdr. Tim Ceritello at 860-620-3670 or email timceritello@gmail.com.

CHESS CLUB: The Litchfield County Chess Club meets Thursdays at the Torrington Library, 12 Daycoeton Place, Torrington, from 5:30 to 7:45 p.m. on Thursdays. The informal club has held several meetings. Membership is free — just show up and play. Adults, teens and older children with an adult are welcome. There are plenty of boards and pieces, or bring your own. For information, call Alan at 850-430-9317.

DUPLICATE BRIDGE: Duplicate Bridge at the Sullivan Senior Center, East Albert Street, Torrington, Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to noon. For information, call John Townsend at 860-567-0671. Leave a message, he will return your call. Bringing a partner is encouraged but not required. Games are now free of charge.

Friday, Jan. 4

BINGO: St. Maron’s Church, 613 Main St., Torrington, holds bingo games every Monday and Friday. Doors open at 4 p.m. Early bingo beings at 6 p.m., with progressive jackpots and food for sale.

TORRINGTON TRASH, TREE PICKUP: There will be no curbside collection of garbage and recyclables on Christmas Day, and a one-day delay for pickup of all municipal solid waste and recyclables for the remainder of the week following Christmas Day. Friday’s regularly scheduled collection will be on Saturday. Tree pickups will be held Jan. 7-11. Don’t place trees curbside before Jan. 7; no stands, ornaments, lights or bags allowed. For condos, tree pickups begin Jan. 7, 6 am.

MOVIE AT THE LIBRARY: See the animated movie “Breadwinner, PG-13, at the Scoville Memorial Library, Salisbury, Jan. 4, 4:30 p.m. scovillelibrary.org.

Saturday, Jan. 5

DAY OF REFLECTION: Connect, Reflect, Project: A Self-Care Saturday Day of Reflection, Release, and Intention with Gabriele Davis, will be held Jan. 5 at Wisdom House, Litchfield. For more information or to register, visit www.wisdomhouse.org, call 860-567-3163, or email programs@wisdomhouse.org.

TORRINGTON TRASH, TREE PICKUP: There will be no curbside collection of garbage and recyclables on Christmas Day, and a one-day delay for pickup of all municipal solid waste and recyclables for the remainder of the week following Christmas Day. Friday’s regularly scheduled collection will be on Saturday. Tree pickups will be held Jan. 7-11. Don’t place trees curbside before Jan. 7; no stands, ornaments, lights or bags allowed. For condos, tree pickups begin Jan. 7, 6 am.

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: “A Forgotten History: the Black community in Salisbury Connecticut,” presented by Peter McEachern, will be held Jan. 5, 4 p.m. at the Scoville Memorial Library, Salisbury. For additional information 860-435-2838

CORNWALL COUNTRY DANCE: The monthly Cornwall Community Country Dance will be held Saturday, Jan. 5 at the Cornwall Town Hall, 24 Pine St. Square, Circle, and Contra dancing starts at 7 p.m. with caller Bob Livingston and live music by Betsy's Band, a core group of musicians welcoming anybody playing any instrument at any level to play along. All ages. Admission is by donation for children and adults. For information contact Debra@Motherhouse.us or 860-671-7945.

LLAMA WALK: Llama Walk with Debbie Labbe from Country Quilt Llama Farm at White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield, Jan. 5, 10 a.m. $20 per person. Meet in the Museum parking lot. Call Country Quilt Llama Farm at 860-248-0355 to pre-register or to schedule a private llama walk.

WINTER HIKE: Winter hike, Jan. 5, 10 a.m. at Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust on the Van Vleck Sanctuary, Woodbury. Meet in the studio parkin glot. Two hour walk; dress for the weather. Free, donations welcome. Register online at www.flandersnaturecenter.org or call 203-263-3711, ext. 10, for more information.

MINDFUL EATING: Mindful Eating and Living with Marlow Shami, Jan. 5, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield, in the A.B. Ceder Room. $5 guests, members free. Call 860-567-0857 or register online: www.whitememorialcc.org

BINGO: Sons of Italy, Center Street, Torrington, hosts bingo games Saturday, 4-9:30 p.m. Doors open at 4 p.m., games begin at 6 p.m. For information, call the lodge at 860-489-1226.

Sunday, Jan. 6

TORRINGTON TRASH, TREE PICKUP: There will be no curbside collection of garbage and recyclables on Christmas Day, and a one-day delay for pickup of all municipal solid waste and recyclables for the remainder of the week following Christmas Day. Friday’s regularly scheduled collection will be on Saturday. Tree pickups will be held Jan. 7-11. Don’t place trees curbside before Jan. 7; no stands, ornaments, lights or bags allowed. For condos, tree pickups begin Jan. 7, 6 am.

Monday, Jan. 7

WOMAN’S CLUB: The Torrington Woman’s Club will meet Jan. 7, 1:30 p.m., a week later than usual, at Center Congregational Church, 155 Main St., Torrington. Bingo games, refreshments. Any women from Torrington and surrounding areas who would like more information, or to attend a meeting as a guest, call 860-618-3928. TORRINGTON TRASH, TREE PICKUP: There will be no curbside collection of garbage and recyclables on Christmas Day, and a one-day delay for pickup of all municipal solid waste and recyclables for the remainder of the week following Christmas Day. Friday’s regularly scheduled collection will be on Saturday. Tree pickups will be held Jan. 7-11. Don’t place trees curbside before Jan. 7; no stands, ornaments, lights or bags allowed. For condos, tree pickups begin Jan. 7, 6 am.

RESTAURANT IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Northwest CT CHamber of Commerce invites members and potential members to the Rowley Grill, 19 Rowley St., Winsted, Jan. 7, 5:30 p.m. The chamber’s Membership Drive is still going on; earn a $100 Visa gift card and and enter to win one of three grand prizes for every new member you recruit.

SPELLING CLUB: Spelling Bee Club meets at the Oliver Wolcott Library, 160 South St., Litchfield, for grades 4-6, Jan. 7-Feb. 11, 3:30 p.m. Learn the word bank for the Litchfield Bee in a fun and collaborative setting. Library events are free and open to the public. Space is limited. Registration is required and can be done by calling 860-5678030 or visiting owlibrary.org and clicking on Events/Children’s Events.

MONDAY SCHOLARS: Monday Scholars: How Winston Churchill Changed the World, Jan. 7-April 1, 12:30-2 p.m. at the Oliver Wolcott Library, 160 South St., Lithfield. In this video lecture, taught by Professor Michael Sheldon, take a thorough, multifaceted exploration of Churchill’s life, accomplishments, complexities, and legacies. Library events are free and open to the public. Space is limited. Registration is required and can be done by calling 860-567-8030 or visiting owlibrary.org and clicking on Events/Adult Events.

BINGO: St. Maron’s Church, 613 Main St., Torrington, holds bingo games every Monday and Friday. Doors open at 4 p.m. Early bingo beings at 6 p.m., with progressive jackpots and food for sale.

Tuesday, Jan. 8

ICE GIANTS: Ice Giants: Uranus & Neptune with Denis Williamson, Jan. 8, 7 p.m. at the Oliver Wolcott Library, 160 South St., Litchfield. Through slides and lecture, discuss and learn about the Ice Giants with Denis Williamson, a member of the Litchfield Hills Amateur Astronomy Club. Library events are free and open to the public. Space is limited. Registration is required and can be done by calling 860567-8030 or visiting owlibrary.org and clicking on Events/Adult Events.

Wednesday, Jan. 9

BINGO: Sons of Italy, Center Street, Torrington, hosts bingo games on Wednesdays, 4-9:30 p.m. with dinner at 5 and calling at 6. For information, call the lodge at 860-489-1226. BINGO: St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church holds weekly bingo games at St. Anthony School, Oak Street, Winsted, on Wednesdays. Doors open at 5 p.m. with refreshments and snacks for sale. Games begin at 6:35 p.m. Progressive jackpots. For information call the church at 860379-3369.

SCIENCE CLUB: Half-day Science Club with Sciencetellers, for grades K-6, Jan. 9, 1:30 p.m. at the Oliver Wolcott Library, 160 South St., Litchfield. Library events are free and open to the public. Space is limited. Registration is required and can be done by calling 860567-8030 or visiting owlibrary.org and clicking on Events/Children’s Events.

READING PROGRAM: Letters are Characters, for children ages 4-7, A Playful Pre-Reading Program, will be held Wednesdays, Jan. 9-Feb. 27 at the Oliver Wolcott Library, 160 South St., Litchfield. Library events are free and open to the public. Space is limited. Registration is required and can be done by calling 860-567-8030 or visiting owlibrary.org and clicking on Events/Children’s Events.

READING CRISIS TALK: The American Reading Crisis: What Everyone, Especially Parents, Need to Know, with Dr. Caroline Ugurlu, will be held Jan. 9, 7 p.m. at the Oliver Wolcott Library, 160 South St., Litchfield. More than 60 percent of American 4th graders are not reaching literacy benchmarks. We need to start community conversations about reading to understand why. Library events are free and open to the public. Space is limited. Registration is required and can be done by calling 860567-8030 or visiting owlibrary.org and clicking on Events/Adult Events.

PREVENTING A FALL: Noble Horizons, 17 Cobble Road, Salisbury, will hold a free fall prevention and balance series starting Jan. 9, continuing weekly to Feb. 13, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Join at any time registration required. Call 860435-9851, ext. 190 or visit www.noblehorizons.org.

JUNIOR CHEFS: Junior Chef Class, making Mini Cheesecake Cookies, will be held Jan. 9, 6:30 p.m. at the Harwinton Library, for ages 4-12. Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult. Materials will be provided. To register, call the library at 860485-9113.

Thursday, Jan. 10

WOMEN’S FORUM: The Women’s Forum of Litchfield welcomes Meredith Wilcox-Levine, presenting “Textile Conservation: A Changing Field for a Changing Art,” Jan 10, 2:30 p.m. at the Litchfield Community Center, 421 Bantam Road, Litchfield. Non-Forum members welcome, $10 fee at the door, which includes a High Tea reception. For more information call 860-567-3966 or visit womensforumoflitchfield.org.

SQUADRON MEETING: The Northwest Hills Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol Auxiliary of the United States Air Force meets Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. at the Torrington Armory South Main Street. For information, call Cmdr. Tim Ceritello at 860-620-3670 or email timceritello@gmail.com.

CHESS CLUB: The Litchfield County Chess Club meets Thursdays at the Torrington Library, 12 Daycoeton Place, Torrington, from 5:30 to 7:45 p.m. on Thursdays. The informal club has held several meetings. Membership is free — just show up and play. Adults, teens and older children with an adult are welcome. There are plenty of boards and pieces, or bring your own. For information, call Alan at 850-430-9317.

DUPLICATE BRIDGE: Duplicate Bridge at the Sullivan Senior Center, East Albert Street, Torrington, Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to noon. For information, call John Townsend at 860-567-0671. Leave a message, he will return your call. Bringing a partner is encouraged but not required. Games are now free of charge.

LIBRARY BOOK GROUPS: Oliver Wolcott Libary’s book discussion groups are free and open to the public. Non-fiction group meets Jan. 10, 2 p.m., discussing “Blue Nights” by Joan Didion. Fiction group meets Jan. 10, 3:30 p.m., discussing “Transatlantic” by Colum McCann. Copies of the books selected are available the month prior to discussions at the Oliver Wolcott Library circulation desk.

BUILDING A START-UP: The Essentials of Building a Start-Up and Raising Capital by Matthew Myers will be held Jan. 10, 6 p.m. at the Scoville Memorial Library, Salisbury. Snow date is Jan. 17. Details at scovillelibrary.org.

Friday, Jan. 11

WEEKEND RETREAT: Finding a Rhythm to Walk in: A Contemplative Weekend Retreat with Linda Chidsey, will be held Jan. 11-13 at Wisdom House, Litchfield. For more information or to register, visit www.wisdomhouse.org, call 860-567-3163, or email programs@wisdomhouse.org. CASH MOB: Litchfield Bancorp’s next Cash Mob will be held Jan. 11 at Ponte’s Package Store, 1270 East Main St., Torrington, 4:30-7 p.m. Free wine tasting, 10 percent discount on purchases during the event when a customer mentions that they are part of the Cash Mob.

STORYTIME STEM: Storytime STEM, for grades K-3, Jan. 11, 3:30 p.m. at the Oliver Wolcott Library, 160 South St., Litchfield. Includes a read aloud of a popular children’s picture book along with correlating STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) crafts, activities, and/ or whole group science demonstrations. Library events are free and open to the public. Space is limited. Registration is required and can be done by calling 860-567-8030 or visiting owlibrary.org and clicking on Events/Children’s Events.

TEDDY BEAR PICNIC: A Teddy Bear Picnic for ages 3-5 will be held Jan. 11, 11 a.m. at the Oliver Wolcott Library, 160 South St., Litcfield. Bring a favorite teddy bear and a picnic blanket; hear books, sing songs, and create a special teddy bear themed craft to take home. Library events are free and open to the public. Space is limited. Registration is required and can be done by calling 860567-8030 or visiting owlibrary.org and clicking on Events/Children’s Events.

BINGO: St. Maron’s Church, 613 Main St., Torrington, holds bingo games every Monday and Friday. Doors open at 4 p.m. Early bingo beings at 6 p.m., with progressive jackpots and food for sale.

Saturday, Jan. 12

BINGO: Sons of Italy, Center Street, Torrington, hosts bingo games Saturday, 4-9:30 p.m. Doors open at 4 p.m., games begin at 6 p.m. For information, call the lodge at 860-489-1226.

WISDOM’S TABLE COOKING CLASS: Saturday, January 12 – From Wisdom’s Table-The Envelope Please: Cooking En Papillote with Chef Margaret Jacobs, will be held Jan. 12 at Wisdom House, Litchfield. For more information or to register, visit www.wisdomhouse.org, call 860-567-3163, or email programs@wisdomhouse.org.

KING CELEBRATION: All are invited to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Jan. 12, 9 a.m. at Workman Memorial AME Zion Church, 60 Brightwood Ave. Torrington. Breakfast served at 8:30 a.m. Sponsored by the Brotherhood of Diversity; a local men’s group supporting the growth and development of youth and men in the community. Call 860-4893287 or 860-921-8041 for more information.

FREE WEEK: Museum Children Free Week, Jan. 12-18, at White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield. Courtesy of Mr. and Mrs. John Morosani in Memory of Remy Edmund Morosani. Free admission to children 12 and under when accompanied by an adult.

BOOK SIGNING: Charles McNair, M.D. will offer a book signing and presentation for “Soldiers of a Foreign War”, his novel set in War Zone C, Tay Ninh Province, South Vietna, Jan. 12, 2 p.m.. at the Minor Memorial Library, Roxbury. Call the library at 860-350-2181 or visit the website at www.minormemoriallibrary.org for information and directions.

WINTER TREE ID: Winter Tree Identification with Lukas Hyder, Jan. 12, 10 a.m. at White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield. Meet in the Museum parking lot. Free, donations will be accepted to help defray the Conservation Center’s programming expenses.

WILDLIFE TRACKING: Winter Wildlife Tracking with Andy Dobos: The Forest Wolf, Jan 12, 10 a.m. at White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield. Children should be accompanied by an adult. Dress for the weather with good boots. Fee, $10 members, $20 guests. Pre-registration and prepayment are required. Call 860567-0857 or register online: www.whitememorialcc.org

ART RECEPTION: Art Opening and Reception: Pat Morris, Jan. 12, 5-7 p.m. at White Memorial Conservation Center, Litchfield. Free, registration required. Call 860567-0857 or register online: www.whitememorialcc.org

STEM SATURDAY: STEM Saturday: Brush Bot, Jan. 12, 1:30 p.m. for ages 5 and up, at the Scoville Memorial Library, Salisbury. A Brush bot is a small robot made by combining a toothbrush head and a vibrating pager motor. Bring in some old toothbrushes, To register go to scovillelibrary.org.

FILMMAKER SERIES: Documentary Filmmakers Series: “Cat Rescuers” presented by Rob Fruchtman, will be held Jan. 12, 4 p.m. at the Scoville Memorial Library, Salisbury. Details at scovillelibrary.org.

Sunday, Jan. 13

PULITZER PRIZE WINNERS: Two Pulitzer Prize Winners: A Book Discussion with Candace Barrington, Jan. 13 and Feb. 10, 1-2 p.m. Marilynne Robinson’s “Gilead” and Colson Whitehead’s “The Underground Railroad,” each winners of the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, present the underground railroad as a litmus test for our ethical and moral obligations to one another. Library events are free and open to the public. Space is limited. Registration is required and can be done by calling 860-567-8030 or visiting owlibrary.org and clicking on Events/Adult Events.