In America, the past never seems to settle, but is rather ever renewed as the epicenter for present battles. This is exemplified by Cornwall’s own memorials to the Civil War and The First Foreign Mission School, both erected with great pride in their day, and both suddenly controversial by our back to back eras of [Read More...]
Nature Book Group: The Cornwall Nature Book Group will be at the Library on November 18 at 1pm. The book to be discussed is What If We Get It Right? by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson. Ayana is a young Marine Biologist who shows in this book how we can make the earth healthy again, even thrive. [Read More...]
November 8, 15 and 22 - 10 to 11:30 a.m. Fee for three Saturday classes $75, payable to Instructor at first class. Blank cards and calligraphy pens will be provided by the Joelle Sander Fund. Registration is requested at cornwalllibrary.org.
Art show and Opening: Wendell Minor, American Stories. Curated by Stephanie Plunkett. November 22, 2025 through January 11, 2026. Exhibition Opening Event: Saturday, November 22 from 5pm to 7pm. Award-winning illustrator Wendell Minor drew his way through childhood in Aurora, Illinois, inspired by America’s heartland and the richly illustrated magazines that were so much a [Read More...]
The Library is pleased to present this annual event at which Cornwall residents read Cornwall writers. This year’s Cornwall writers are Lewis Gannett, Jane Garmey, Josephine Nuese, Michael Pollan, and Roxana Robinson. This year’s readers are Stephana Bottom, Jane Garmey, Kate Green, Rob Lacy, and Roxana Robinson. Emcee: Charlotte Van Doren. Please join us at [Read More...]
Please join us for a talk and showing of Top Hat and Tales: Harold Ross and the Making of The New Yorker, produced and directed by Cornwall resident Adam Van Doren, and narrated by Stanley Tucci. This 50-minute documentary chronicles the early days of the New Yorker Magazine, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this [Read More...]
The Gingerbread House Competition, Tree Lighting, and Carol Sing will take place on Sunday, December 7th. Gingerbread houses will be on display starting at 4pm, followed by the tree lighting at 5pm, and a festive carol sing on the library front steps. There will be Adult and Child (18 & under) categories for judging. Prizes [Read More...]
Please join us for this lovely event. Scott Cady will read a selection of Annie Dillard’s work in the beautiful candlelit North Cornwall Meeting House. Registration is requested at cornwalllibrary.org.
Calling all builders! Join us in the community room for a monthly LEGO club meeting. We will work on a theme-related project together and then spend time free-building. We'll provide the bricks, just bring your imagination! Registration required, ages 5 and up.
Saturdays – January 10, 17, and 24 (10 am to 11:30 am). Try the art medium of pastels and experiment with vibrant colors and quick painting and drawing time. Beginner class providing presentation of different types of pastels and supplies, and techniques to achieve a variety of landscape painting effects. Supplies will be available at [Read More...]
