Winter Watercolor Landscapes, with Hazel Jarvis
Calling all artists! Hazel Jarvis returns to Perrot Memorial Library on Wednesday, October 29, 1-3 pm, for a watercolor workshop, entitled “Winter Landscapes.” The workshop will be held in our Program Room, Radcliffe Building, Perrot Library. Class size is limited to 14. All materials will be provided. (Note: This class will also take place on Wednesday, November 5, 1-3 pm.)
The focus of the workshop will be on winter scenes in Binney Park. The class will cover basic watercolor techniques, and participants will be encouraged to add personal details of their choosing. The class is suitable for both beginners and more experienced painters. By the end of the class, participants will have a beautiful winter scene, suitable for framing or reproducing as holiday cards.
Registration is required. To register, click here.
For more information on Hazel Jarvis, visit her website.
For more information on this program, contact us at lending@perrotlibrary.org.
Library of Things Technology Petting Zoo!
Stop by the Library on Saturday, October 25th, from 10 am to 12 noon, for our Library of Things Technology Petting Zoo! You’ll see all the items we’ve acquired so far and learn about how to check them out for use at home. The Petting Zoo will take place in the basement of the Radcliffe Building (the Children’s Wing). We hope to see you!
This is a drop-in program. Registration is not required.
For more information, call us at 203-637-1066 or email adultprogramming@perrotlibrary.org.
Book Discussion: “Nitro: A Novel of Creation and Destruction,” by Heidi Matonis
Author Heidi Matonis will discuss her new book, Nitro: A Novel of Creation and Destruction, on Thursday, October 23, at 7 pm, in our Program Room, Radcliffe Building, Perrot Memorial Library.
In the throes of a relentless polar vortex, Georgia, an unemployed science journalist, seeks solace in a secluded farmhouse. Determined to craft her magnum opus—a Gothic narrative chronicling the life of Fritz Haber, the chemist who revolutionized nitrogen synthesis—she grapples with isolation and the weight of her own despair. Turning to artificial intelligence for guidance, Georgia’s inquiries range from literary constructs to personal insecurities, gradually bridging the chasm of her loneliness.
As her imagination intertwines with technology, Georgia personifies nitrogen as the omniscient narrator, “Nitro,” who recounts his bond with Haber during the scientist’s final, tumultuous days. Parallel to the storm’s crescendo, Georgia confronts her own turbulent emotions, leading to a poignant decision that will define her fate.
This haunting novel delves into the blurred boundaries between creation and destruction, man and monster, and the profound impact of human connection in the digital age.
Heidi Matonis is a local author. Her passion is in exploring the subtleties of human interaction. Nitro is her third novel.
Registration is required. To register, click here.
Free copies of Nitro will be available to all registered participants. The copies will be available for pickup at Perrot Library prior to the discussion.
For more information, contact us at lending@perrotlibrary.org or 203-637-1066.