City of Danbury

Alicia Labrador is an avid collector of US Black Heritage Stamps.  In this interactive presentation, Alicia will present and discuss the many important leaders, inventors, educators, entrepreneurs, artists and athletes featured on these commemorative stamps.  Each person's achievements and accomplishments are milestone highlights to American and world history.  The newest Black Heritage stamp being released in January 2019 will feature the legendary Gregory Hines for his contributions to art and culture.   

WITH SPECIAL GUEST MOTTS PELAZZA

Did you hear the one about the encyclopedia salesman's son? Neither did we until we met Andrew Kennedy.

Kennedy has performed on Comedy Central, Bravo, Gotham Comedy Club, The Montreal Comedy Festival, Lincoln Center, and the list goes on and on. CBS made a TV pilot based on his life and his Comedy Central special ranks as one of the network’s all-time best!
Kennedy’s mother is Colombian and father is English. By the time he was 13 he’d lived in Colombia, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Hong Kong, and New Canaan. His background may sound more interesting than funny, BUT once you hear him on stage you can’t help but laugh at his hysterical commentary on family and society.

Opening the show will be Motts Pelazza! Motts has been performing in comedy clubs and theatres throughout the country for over 35 years. Motts was a finalist in New England’s Funniest Comic Competition. He’s performed at Caroline’s, Catch a Rising Star, Don’t Tell Mama in NYC, as well as The Big Stinkin Improv Festival in Austin, TX. Motts has opened for Kevin Meaney, Rich Vos, Gilbert Gottfried, and Kevin Nealon.

https://thepalacedanbury.com/comedy-night-with-andrew-kennedy/

All adult readers are invited to attend this monthly book discussion facilitated by Catherine Riordan, FRIENDS member and volunteer.  Join us for one or all of these engaging discussions.  Funding for the refreshments provided by the FRIENDS of the Danbury Library.  Dates and book titles are:  October 1: "Lincoln in the Bardo" by George SaundersOctober 22: "The Song of Achilles" by Madeline MillerNovember 26: "Autumn" by Ali SmithDecember - No meetingJanuary 2019: "Most Blessed of the Patricrchs" by Annette Gordon-Read and Peter S. OnufFebruary: "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray BradburyMarch 25: "The Essex Serpent" by Sarah PerryApril 22: "Manhattan Beach" by Jennifer EganMay 20: "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le GuinJune 24: "The Greater Journey: Americans in Paris" by David McCulloughFree.  No registration.   

Sahaja Yoga Mediation is a simple, time-honored technique that is easy to learn.  It helps reduce stress and increase wellness.  Start your journey towards being peaceful, balanced, and integrated by connecting with your true self.  Anyone can do it! Free.  No registration.  For ages 10 - adult

This is your chance to create your own Weather Forecast under the guidance of student meteorologists of the Western Connecticut State University’s Weather Center! This series will cover the basics such as the following:

Fundamentals of Weather forecasting

Attendees will research various websites in which to obtain weather data to create a forecast such as the National Weather Service Zone Forecast, local media forecasts, model data and social media platform discussion groups.

Weather Presentation Creation

Attendees will be taught in the use of software to create icons and text forecasts, as well incorporate video from outside sources to produce a comprehensive forecast.

Recording A Weather Broadcast

Attendees will learn the finer points of broadcasting such as operation of the camera & software to record broadcasts. Proper dialogue to convey the forecast to the public, proper attire, and then each attendee will be given opportunity to record their own individual forecast!

Free! Registration required.

A program to enhance children's listening, motor and social skills.  Simple stories, activities, movement, music, movies and crafts.  Children must be the age indicated by the start date of the program.  

Bring along your current project or get started with something new! Enjoy a casual and friendly knitting group. 

Free! No registration, just drop in.    

This program is open to anyone 10 or older who would like to learn chess or learn more strategy. William Mattison is an experienced chess player and he will be on hand to teach basic beginner moves and strategy for the more experienced player. This program is free. Children under 10 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.