Community Calendar

Days & Times:

Friday, April 24th: Early buying 8 am to 10 am ($25 admission); 10 am to 5 pm: Free admission
Saturday, April 25th: 10 am to 5 pm
Sunday, April 26th: 1pm to 5 pm (Half Price Day)
Monday, April 27th: 10 am to 5 pm: $5 Bag Day (Bags supplied by the Library)

Featuring 75,000 books organized in more than 50 categories:

Fiction, non-fiction, art, history, self-help, cookbooks, parenting, business, biographies, and many more!
Gently used, new and vintage items

Books on tape, CDs, DVDs, music CDs, and vinyl

Everyone is covered in this fundraiser - from tots to teens in the Brubeck Room; Vintage books in the gallery; Full book cellar for adults.

Proceeds benefit the library.

Gathering intelligence was crucial during the American Revolution. In conjunction with the special exhibition The Culper Ring: The Spies of George Washington on view at the Fairfield Public Library, join the Fairfield Museum’s Program Coordinator Walt Matis to uncover the key figures who aided—and thwarted—the Patriot cause.

Please register.

Join a discussion at the Seymour Library with actor and lecturer Michael Langlois about the American musicals dealing with the founding of our nation.

The American musicals to be discussed are "1776" and "Hamilton"-- two American musicals telling the story of the founding our nation. Dive deep into these revolutionary musicals and their contrasting visions of an American society at a crossroads. Video clips from both musicals will be featured in the presentation.

Call the Library at 203-888-3903 for more information about this program. Registration is not necessary for this program.

Get ready for a night of non-stop laughter! The Rotary Club of Cheshire is proud to announce Cheshire’s Big Comedy Night, a premier stand-up event taking place on Friday, May 1, 2026.
This high-energy fundraiser features a lineup of top-tier comedians, including Howie Mason, Rick Roberts, and Mike Hanley. All proceeds from the event will go directly toward supporting the Rotary’s various community projects, making it a perfect opportunity to "Laugh For A Great Cause!"
Event Details:
Date: Friday, May 1, 2026
Location: Watch Factory - Reading Room, 134 Elm Street, Cheshire, CT
Time: Doors open at 7:00 PM | Show starts at 8:00 PM
Tickets: $35 in advance | $40 at the door
Format: BYOB / BYOF (Bring Your Own Beverage / Bring Your Own Food)
Seating for this event is strictly limited. Attendees are encouraged to grab their tickets early and bring friends along for a fun night out that gives back to the local community.
For tickets and more information, scan the QR code or visit this link:
https://events.eventgroove.com/event/Cheshire-Rotary-Club-Comedy-Night-2026-122398
The Cheshire Rotary Club supports local veterans, health services, fire departments, scholarships, and global projects like polio eradication.

Mark your calendar and start organizing your papers! Are your personal papers piling up, and you have no time to shred them? Do you have obsolete devices or old internal drives that you’d like to dispose of safely? If so, take advantage of the convenience and security of having your sensitive household and business records and media professionally destroyed. Please consider making our Paper Shredding and Electronics Recycling Fundraiser part of your spring clean-out!

On Saturday, May 2 the United Methodist Church of Monroe will be hosting our Paper Shredding Fundraiser AND introducing Electronics Recycling. Now take advantage of a one-stop source for confidential, convenient document and data destruction with Affordable Solutions, LLC.

Stop by between 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at 435 Main Street, Monroe (corner of Route 25 and Route 59). We’ll be there rain or shine!

Paper Shredding: STILL ONLY $10 for a standard archive box (15”x12”x10”); price increases $5 according to container size.

Electronics Recycling:
Cell phones, hard drives and tablets: $10/per
Computers and laptops: $20/per

Payment: cash, check (made out to: UMC Monroe with “Paper Shredding” in the memo line) or credit/debit

The event will benefit missions near and far. Individuals and businesses are welcome. No need to exit your vehicle … just pull up, pop open your trunk and we’ll take care of the rest!

Click here for an event flyer: https://umcmonroe.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026.05.02-UMC-Monroe-Paper-Shredding-and-Technology-Flyer.pdf

We’re partnering with Affordable Solutions, LLC to host a safe event for you, our volunteers, and their employees. We hope to see you on Saturday, May 2! Thank you again for your continued support — we appreciate it!

We invite you to join us for worship on Sunday mornings at 10:00 am. Please visit our website (www.umcmonroe.org) or our Facebook page (@umcmonroe) for the most up-to-date information about all things UMC Monroe!

Questions or more info: contact papershredding@umcmonroe.org or 203.268.8395

Museums on Us® Weekend

Present your active Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank (U.S. Trust) credit or debit card with photo ID to gain one free general admission to the Museum!

Museums on Us® is available to Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank (U.S. Trust) credit or debit cardholders during the first full weekend of every month. One free general admission is limited to the individual cardholder. This offer is not transferable. This offer does not guarantee admission. Not to be combined with other offers. Excludes fundraising events, special exhibitions, and ticketed exhibitions.

For complete eligibility requirements, please review eligibility and terms prior to your visit.

Through Museums on Us® Bank of America offers cardholders new ways to get out and learn about the world around them, with free general admission to local cultural attractions including some of America’s favorite museums and arts institutions.

Taste your way through Downtown New Haven at the 7th Annual Appetizer & Dessert Crawls — one of Connecticut’s most anticipated culinary events and the state’s largest food crawl series — held on Saturdays, April 18, May 2, June 13, and December 19, 2026, from 12–3 p.m.

This popular event invites guests to sample signature tastings and irresistible desserts from top local restaurants while exploring The Shops at Yale. Ideal for food lovers, families, and groups, this multi-date event offers a festive culinary experience you won’t want to miss.

Proceeds benefit United Way of Greater New Haven, CitySeed, Arts Council of Greater New Haven, and The Robin I. Kroogman New Haven Animal Shelter. Guests also enjoy exclusive retail discounts and free all-day parking at the 150 York Street Garage with validation at check-in.

Find event details, menus, and tickets at: https://theshopsatyale.com/appcrawl/

Meet your new best friend at the Dog Adoption event on Broadway Island at The Shops at Yale on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 12–3 p.m. Spend the day connecting with adorable, adoptable dogs while learning about pet adoption and responsible animal care. Hosted in partnership with the Robin I. Kroogman New Haven Animal Shelter and North Shore Animal League America, this welcoming outdoor event offers the opportunity to meet rescue organizations and discover animals seeking loving homes.

Make it a fun day for the whole family with complimentary kettle corn and Italian ice, live music by New Haven Jazz Underground, free caricatures for owners and their dogs by JT Art & Design, and free all-day parking at the 150 York Street Garage with validation at the event.

Find event details at: https://theshopsatyale.com/dogadoption/

In collaboration with Stony Brook Southampton Hospital

12 PM - 1 PM

In this workshop, movement and music combine to engage participants’ minds, body, and creativity in a supportive, social, and joyous class. Dance connects mind to body, develops strength, balance, and expression. Classes include live music and are led by Donna Kaz, a choreographer and movement artist who has trained with the acclaimed Dance for PD program.

No prior dance experience is necessary.

Free program. Registration is required.

The 2024 Pulitzer Prize winning play comes to life on the Playhouse stage.

Eboni Booth’s 2024 Pulitzer Prize winning breakout play is an uplifting, gentle and powerful exploration of change, friendship, and quiet courage. Meet Kenneth, a creature of habit whose world is upended when his lifelong job ends – and he’s nudged into the unknown by his best friend Bert and a few unexpected encounters over mai tais at the local tiki bar. This luminous new American play draws us into a deeply human journey, as Kenneth takes small steps into a bigger world – one where every connection holds the power to transform a life.