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A New D&D Program at the Library!

Based on the runaway success of our Library D&D Program, Clark Memorial Library will be offering a new Intro to D&D program on alternating Thursdays, 3:30 – 5:30 PM! Participants will take part in short “one-shot” modules using premade characters in order to learn the basics of the game system. The program is for all ages, but players will be matched by age when possible; we can offer both the full version of the game for older players and an officially published, simplified version of D&D for younger players. Children under 12 must have a guardian present in the Library during the program’s runtime, in accordance with CT General Statutes. Program dates will be marked on the Library’s Calendar of Events.

Registration is required. Call the Library at (203) 393-2103 or email Antonio at astrumolo@bethanylibrary.org to register or for more information. Number of players is limited to 5 per session, but additional players can be added to a wait list if a given session is already at capacity.

This month, celebrate the magic of imagination on the Library’s film app, Kanopy! Explore extraordinary stories that blend the impossible with the unforgettable, where heroes rise, destinies unfold, and dreams come vividly to life with a curated collection of Fantasy Films in February; these captivating films will transport you to worlds filled with wonder, adventure, and myth.

Go directly to the collection here: kanopy.com/cate-gory/30960

All you need to access this collection – as well as hundreds of other classic and indie films, TV shows, and documentaries – is your library card. For a quick walkthrough of how to set up and use a Kanopy account, visit their Getting Started webpage; if you already have an account, just sign in and enjoy. New media and watchlists are added on a regular basis!

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Tuesday, February 10 through Saturday, February 14, we will have supplies available downstairs in the makerspace for patrons to create their own custom Valentine’s Day cards! This drop-in activity is for all ages, and will be offered during Library hours.

The art teachers of Amity High School and the Bethany and Orange branches of Amity Middle School are collaborating with Arts@Clark! to display student artwork at the Library during February and March. Stop by any time during Library hours to see the work of a new generation of artists downstairs in the glass art displays and the Community Room!

An artist reception will take place on Wednesday, March 4, from 5:00 – 6:30 PM in the Community Room.

Access CreativeBug Through The Library!

Did you know that you can access thousands of award-winning art and craft video classes through CreativeBug with just your library card? Visit creativebug.com/lib/clarkmemorial and use your library card number to sign in for free. You’ll have unlimited access to countless projects you’ll love – it’s a great way to learn new skills and find fun ways to apply the ones you already enjoy!

Once you’ve created an account through our website, you can also access CreativeBug on mobile devices by downloading the CreativeBug app through the App Store or Google Play. Contact the Library at clarkmain@bethanylibrary.org or call 203-393-2103 for more info or assistance.

Join us on January 7 for Clark Memorial Library’s Take Your Child to the Library Day Celebration! Take Your Child to the Library Day is an event celebrating libraries’ role in their communities and encourages library visits; it originated right here in Connecticut, but thousands of libraries across the world now participate every year.

We will be celebrating with a special Storytime with Willow Tree Montessori from 10:30 – 11:30 AM, a marionette rendition of “The Snow Queen” from 2:00 – 2:45 PM, and a “What Can You Make With A Dot?” makerspace craft that will be offered all day (and throughout the rest of February)! You can also get a library card if you don’t have one already (they’re free!), meet your local librarians, and explore all the services that the Library has to offer on a daily basis. And be sure to stop in again soon – because every day is a great day to take your child to the library!

In anticipation of Take Your Child to the Library Day, we’ve filled our display shelves with “books about books” – stories that take place in libraries and bookstores, about characters who either enjoy reading from the start or learn to through their adventures, and (of course) featuring lots of books! Next time you’re here, grab a book from these displays to celebrate books, reading, libraries, and their places in our lives – and don’t forget to stop by on February 7 for our official Take Your Child to the Library Day Celebration, featuring a special storytime, marionette show, and craft. Check the Calendar of Events for more details!

Stop by the Friends of the Library nook at the bottom of the stairs to grab a Take n’ Make Craft bag from the basket. These kits come with a full set of supplies and instructions to create a fun craft project at home, and there’s an assortment of options to choose from! Supplies are limited – please only take one kit per child per family.

On the lookout for more at-home craft projects? Check out CreativeBug, which provides access to thousands of award-winning art and craft video classes. Visit creativebug.com/lib/clarkmemorial and use your library card number to create an account for free!

Starting January 9, Clark Memorial Library will once again be open on Fridays, from 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM! We hope you’ll take the opportunity to stop by and enjoy everything we have to offer more often!