02/17/2024
David M. Hunt Library
63 Main. St.
06031
Falls Village, Conn.
United States
Village Voices Celebration

At 11 a.m. on Feb. 17, the David M. Hunt Library, the CT State Library, and Libraries Without Borders US invite the public to celebrate the opening of Village Voices: A Community Storytelling Pathway. Located on the library lawn, Village Voices includes stories, poems and artwork from various community organizations including the Falls Village Daycare, the Lee H. Kellogg School, and the Falls Village Equity Project. Explore the outdoor and digital content and enjoy snacks and a hot chocolate bar.

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