Local History Presentation – Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Knowlton; John Trumbull
Local History Presentation
Friday, June 9 @ 6 pm – 8 pm
Inspired by the John Trumbull painting “The Death of General Warren at the Battle of Bunker’s Hill, 17 June, 1775”, fellow Ashford resident Drew A. G. Driscoll, a graduate of the Lyme Academy of Fine Arts, brings a wealth of knowledge to his well-researched presentation about Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Knowlton and others represented in the painting. The history of painter John Trumbull, world renowned for his talent, will be included in the discussion.
This event is free and for all ages.
Thanks everyone who visited Knowlton Memorial Hall today in Ashford to check out the adorable pups from PawSafe and who had their photo or their family pet's photo taken Smart Car SantaSanta! ![]()
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Many pups found new homes and at least one pup adopted from PawSafe another year came by visit with Santa again! ![]()
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Hi Charlie (left)!![]()
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Happy Holidays!![]()
Ann Harper, Library Director
Babcock Library is open tomorrow, Wednesday, November 27, until 3 pm!![]()
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So there is still time to get your DVDs and books for the after-Thanksgiving-dinner snooze. ![]()
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The Library will be CLOSED on Thursday, Nov 28, and Friday, Nov 29. ![]()
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Here are a couple of books for junior readers, or anyone who likes graphic novels!![]()
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As a matter of fact ... the book for this week's Wednesday @ 10:30 story time is Bad Kitty!
See the New Items at the Babcock Library at:![]()
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This week's 25 new All New Items include "Now or Never: A Stephanie Plum Novel", "The Mirror", and "Citizen: My Life After the White House".
The Y Knots!![]()
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The Babcock Library - Ashford, CT has added more copies of The Y Knots to our collection!![]()
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Authored by the Jasmin family of Ashford, CT (here!) this delightful family of four is split into two distinct pairs: those who ask “why” and those whose antics generate the question. The younger Ys spend much of their days creating the most amazing adventures at home by using their powers of imagination. With nothing more than the household items surrounding them, a simple room can be transformed into a seaworthy pirate ship, a hands-in-the-air rock concert, or even an underwater exploration. The older Ys struggle to understand the reasoning behind the little Ys’ massive messes, often creating knots in their plans, but they soon begin to catch on and play along too.![]()
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Reserve your copy today @ 860-487-4420 😀
This Saturday! 10 a.m. at Babcock Library - Ashford, CT![]()
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Poetry Reading with Dr. Daniel Donaghy![]()
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Featuring distinguished Connecticut poet Dr. Daniel Donaghy, with special guests Ashford's Poet Laureate Anthony Paticchio, plus local Ashford writers Sue Calkins, Deb Gag, Marian Matthews, and Eastern University graduating senior Noeliany Cosme. ![]()
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Daniel Donaghy is an accomplished poet and scholar of twentieth-century literature and culture. He has a Ph.D. in English from the University of Rochester, an M.F.A. in Creative Writing (Poetry) from Cornell University, an M.A. in English from Hollins College (now University), and a B.A. in English from Kutztown University. He has received Eastern’s Board of Regents Teaching Award and its CSU Norton Mezvinsky Trustees Research Award. Dr Donaghy was Windham’s first poet laureate and held the honor for several years.![]()
Poet Daniel Donaghy, professor of English, was named the 2023 Distinguished Professor of the Year at Eastern Connecticut State University, affirming his own belief that, “Yes, you can teach poetry writing.”![]()
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Please RSVP to 860-487-4420