Gallery 1793 Art Show 20 November
The art show, titled Gallery 1793, will take place in the historic Abington Social Library, 536 Hampton Road (Rt. 97), in Pomfret, next to the historic Abington Congregational Church. Visitors are welcome during library hours: Mon, Wed, Thurs, 3-6 pm & Sat 10 am-12 pm. The public is welcome to meet the artists and the Abington Social Library Board members at a reception with light refreshments on Wednesday, November 20th from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. All art will be for sale.The goals of the art show are to promote local artists, contribute to art awareness in the community, and raise funds to support the Abington Social Library. The library, nestled in historic Abington, is a community gem providing a variety of programs, events, and services. The title of the gallery comes from the year of the founding of the library in 1793 by the Rev. Walter Lyon, a graduate of Dartmouth and Yale, and minister at the nearby church at the time.
Dracula
On Sunday, October 27th at 4pm, we will be showing the original 1931 Dracula with Bella Lugosi directed by the legendary Tod Browning. Dress as your favorite monster or victim. Suggested donation is $20. And bring your favorite libation to go with a complementary light supper.
The Abington Social Library presented on Sunday, 18 August, the film, I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story. It is a 2014 American documentary film about Caroll Spinney, the original performer of Sesame Street characters Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch. The film has received generally positive reviews. It has been shown at many film festivals, including the April 2014 Hot Docs Festival. We raised almost $700 from this event with about 40 attendees from around southern New England (and even a guest from NYC!). Thank you to all.
Photo: Debi Spinney with Jay Livernois answering questions of the audience.
Monthly Events at The Abington Social Library
Backgammon
Dante's Inferno
Dante's Inferno
Play backgammon or chess the 1st Tuesday of every month at 6.30pm at the library.
Dante's Inferno
Dante's Inferno
Dante's Inferno
Read and discuss two to three cantos of Dante's Inferno from his Commedia. When the Inferno is done, is toast, Purgatory will start.
Book Club
Dante's Inferno
Book Club
Please contact Judy Miller via the library to join.