EVENTS | Lauren Simone Publishing
Hands on Hartford
55 Bartholomew Avenue, Hartford, CT
Sue Carey, a good friend of Hands On Hartford, has written an important book, More Than Merely Eyes Can See. This book comes out of the Friday evening Gatherings held each week at Grace Lutheran Church here in Hartford and tells the stories of many of the people who attend those gatherings, meeting in community to enjoy a free dinner and make connections. Her writing focuses on the power of listening, trust and relationship and highlights how important these connections are to our shared community and offering hospitality to each other. Sue is donating all of the proceeds of the book to the Boys and Girls Club. You can purchase the book by clicking THIS LINK, and she’ll also have books there to purchase. Coffee and light refreshments will be provided, and free parking is available in the adjacent lot.
RSVP HERE (so we have enough coffee for all)!
How to Build Community: Author Talk with Susan Carey (Virtual)
RSVP: https://bplct.librarycalendar.com/event/how-build-community-230
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Book Banning: Why YOU Should Care VIRTUAL EVENT
Woodbury Public Library
www.woodburylibraryct.org
203-263-3502
Book Banning: Why YOU Should Care, an online workshop presented by Dr. Melissa-Sue John, will be presented virtually via the Woodbury Public Library on Tuesday, February 20 at 6:30 PM. Dr. John, a social psychologist, will offer insights about book banning, who it affects, and which populations it targets. She will share ideas on what we can do about it as students, parents, teachers, school principals, board of education members, librarians, and community members.
Dr. Melissa-Sue John is a social psychologist, an assistant professor at the University of Saint Joseph, the owner of the children's book publishing company, Lauren Simone Publishing House, and co-author of seven children's books in the Olivia Lauren book series. Dr. John earned her master’s and doctoral degrees from the University of Connecticut, Storrs, and her bachelor’s degree from Hunter College, City University of NY. Dr. John is passionate about teaching, scholarship, mentorship, entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and advocacy. Dr. John primarily lectures Introduction to Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Social Psychology, and Psychology of Women, and has conducted trainings as a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion specialist. Dr. John has a plethora of scholarly publications and business awards. Dr. John was one of five recipients of WBDC’s CT Women Rising Award in 2023. She enjoys traveling the world and spending quality time with her husband, Matthew, two daughters, Olivia Lauren and Alyssa Simone, four sisters, five nieces, and five nephews.
Please register for the Zoom link on the Library’s website www.woodburylibraryct.org or call 203-263-3502 for more information.
Dunkin Donuts Park
Feb 25 1-5 PM
Letting Our Voices Be Heard
Mitchell College
Mitchell College invites you to attend “Letting OUR Voices Be Heard,” a celebration of Black heritage and culture, Sunday, February 25, 1:00–5:00pm in the Clarke Center at Mitchell College (snow date is Sunday, March 3).
Event admission is free, but registration is recommended. Check back soon for registration link.
The Black History Month event will feature dozens of Black performers and Black-owned businesses, including dancers, vocalists, instrumentalists, influential Black speakers, poets, natural hair specialists, visual artists, and others. DJ Tim Allen will infuse the event with the music of Black culture, and drawings for giveaways will take place throughout the day. Black-owned food trucks will be onsite with food for purchase.