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SUMMARY:AMERICA 250 | Storytelling Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Life\, Liberty & The Pursuit of a Living\nIn 2026\, American Mural Project observes the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This multi-part program explores how work has shaped our national consciousness and Connecticut communities across history through personal storytelling workshops\, live performance\, film screenings\, exhibits\, and lectures. Together\, these programs engage participants in remembering pivotal events\, amplifying personal stories\, and sparking dialogue about how labor continues to shape American culture and civic life today. \nGet to Work: Telling Your Story\nSaturday\, March 21  | 10am–3pm\nWORKSHOP\nThis daylong workshop\, led by master storyteller Terry Wolfisch Cole\, founder and producer of Tell Me Another events\, introduces participants to the art of personal storytelling. Through lecture\, writing exercises\, and small-group feedback\, participants learn how to choose\, structure\, and share their own stories of work. The day concludes with a practice performance where participants can present their stories to each other in a supportive environment. \n\n\nDetails: \nRegistration fee includes the workshop and admission to AMP. There will be time after the program to tour the exhibit. \nCoffee\, tea\, and snacks will be provided. Participants should bring any other beverage they want and also their own food (there will not be time to go out—it will be a working lunch). \nParticipants should come with a pen\, notebook\, and a few ideas—Terry will provide prompts as well. \nSchedule: \n10 am Slides and talk about the art of story telling\n11 am Breakout sessions\n12 pm Lunch/Individual coaching\n1 pm Practice performance for willing participants\n3 pm Workshop ends\, tours available \n\n\n\nTerry Wolfisch Cole is the founder and host of Tell Me Another\, a live storytelling show in the Hartford area. She is a Moth GrandSLAM champion whose story of running away from home was featured on the Moth Radio Hour and in Readers Digest. Terry has told stories onstage at numerous local shows throughout New England and the East Coast. Outside of her work as a content writer for a B2B SaaS marketing agency\, she teaches storytelling workshops and offers one-on-one coaching for a wide range of purposes including fundraising and professional development.
URL:https://ctcenterforthebook.org/event/america-250-storytelling-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Activity,America 250 CT,March 2026,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Cozy Con: Celebrating All Things Cozy Mystery! (in-person event)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun-filled day that celebrated cozy mysteries. We’re partnering with Kensington Books to plan a great day of authors\, programs\, book signings\, and giveaways!  Enjoy an author showcase\, speed dating with an author\, panel discussions\, and a scavenger hunt. There will be snacks\, a hot cocoa bar\, and plenty of swag! \nThis event is free to attend. Programs will begin at 11:00 am; the library opens at 10:00 am \nCheck back regularly for more details; details are subject to change\, as we’re still planning…. \nSign up for updates and reminders about this event by using Register Now button at the top of the page. \nAttending authors:  \nEllery Adams\, Lynn Cahoon\, Maddie Day \nKemper Donovan\, Peggy Ehrhart\, \nNicholas George\, Darci Hannah \nPatrice McDonough\, Leslie Meier\, Roz Noonan \nAndrea Penrose\, Allie Pleiter\, Emily Sullivan\, Carolyn Marie Wilkins \n~~ \nPlease note:  Michael Falco and Sally Goldenbaum can no longer attend this event (as of 1/2026)
URL:https://ctcenterforthebook.org/event/cozy-con-celebrating-all-things-cozy-mystery-in-person-event/
CATEGORIES:Activity,March 2026,Special Events,Written & Spoken Word
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SUMMARY:Book Voyagers / Cartooning Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join professional cartoonist Rick Stromski for a hands on and interactive workshop. Rick is an American cartoonist whose work includes the syndicated comic strips Mullets and Soup to Nutz. Have fun while learning drawing techniques and discovering new avenues of self-expression. For more information or to registers\, contact the library at (860) 464-9912\, or visit https://ledyardlibrary.org/ .
URL:https://ctcenterforthebook.org/event/book-voyagers-cartooning-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Activity,Book Voyagers,February 2026
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