FULL STEAM AHEAD

A “steampunk” gathering initiated by former Middlefield residents David and Linda Carlson eight years ago continues to grow. The couple’s most recent party, the Stupid Cupid Steampunk Ball, was held Feb. 3-5 at the Courtyard by Marriott in Cromwell. David Carlson said the annual event is one of the largest of its kind on the east coast. Pictured above are Manchester residents Allisyn Pentleton, Linda Carlson and Tanya Evans. AtrightareSimsburyresidents JenandJonLittle.

Nicole Zappone, Town Times

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Durham Public Library

Books and Babies. Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. A short storytime with playtime & conversation to follow. Babies up to 18 months, with an adult (siblings welcome). Registration is required.

Move & Groove Storytime. Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. Ages 2 to 5. Registration required.

Drop-in Mahjong. Tuesdays, 2 to 4 p.m. For novices or pros. If you have a Mahjong set, please bring it. No registration required.

Crazy 8’s Math Club. Thursdays at 5 p.m. for grades K to

2 and 6:30 p.m. for grades 3 to 5. Registration required.

Storytime & Playgroup. Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. All ages. Registration is required.

Spanish conversation circle. Fridays at 4 p.m. via Zoom. Practice your Spanish with moderator Marilyn Horn. All levels welcome. Email lredfield@durhamlibrary.org for the weekly Zoom link.

French conversation circle. First Thursday of the month at 5 p.m. Facilitated by Simone Howe. All levels welcome. Email lredfield@ durhamlibrary.org for the Zoom link.

Levi E. Coe Library

Snacks in the Stacks. Mondays, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Bring your bag lunch; we will read stories and make a snack. For ages 3 to 5. Registration is required.

Book, bake sale. Friday, March 24, 12 to 5 p.m., $10 entry fee; Saturday, March 25, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., no entry fee; Sunday, March 26, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., no entry fee.

Senior Center Book Club. Come to the library Tuesday, March 14 at 2 p.m. to discuss “Little Fires Everywhere” by Celeste Ng. Copies are available at the library.

Thursday Night Book Club. Come to the library Thursday, March 16 at 5 p.m. to discuss “Killers of a Certain Age” by Deanna Raybourn. Copies are available at the library.

Storytime at the Library. Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.

Crafting with Susan. Sign up on the library’s Facebook page.