An Evening with Author Julia Alvarez
Thursday, March 25th - 6:00pm
Join us for our keynote event, an evening with Julia Alvarez in conversation with Connecticut writer and poet Sarahí Almonte Caraballo. Featuring Dominican music from Connecticut’s own Rey Kellys Band. This event will not be available for re-watch, so please join us live!
FOR CHILDREN
Virtual Read Aloud Adventure with Ms. Lina: Destination, Dominican Republic
Virtual, Zoom & Google Meets
Thursday, March 18 & 25: 3:30pm
Ages 8-12
Let's celebrate Dominican culture, identity, and family with a fun weekly read-aloud of "How Tia Lola Came to Visit Stay" by Julia Alvarez.
Learn about Idelisa Bonnelly
Wednesday, March 17th
Ages 6-18
Learn about Idelisa Bonnelly, known as the “mother of marine conservation in the Caribbean” and learn about the importance of conservation. There will be an activity pack available for pick up at the library.
ADULT PROGRAMS
La Cocina Dominicana
Fridays, March 12, 19, 26: 3:00pm
Join the chefs from Caribe, Hartford’s own loved Dominican restaurant on Park Street, as they teach us how to make traditional dishes.
Dominican Cuisine Event
Wednesday, March 17th at 4:00 pm
Join us for a Dominican culinary workshop, where participants will learn to make a traditional Dominican dish via Zoom with special guest Claudia from Bodega Blush.
D.I.Y. Puzzle Necklace and Book Discussion
Downtown Library, Center for Contemporary Culture
Wednesday, March 17th: 11:00- 12:30pm
Learn how to make a puzzle piece necklace, symbolizing the bond and interconnection of friendship, sisterhood, and womanhood. All participants will receive a free copy of Julia Alvarez’s "In the Time of the Butterflies." To register, please call Irene at 860-695-7401or email iblean@hplct.org