Cheshire brief: Friday, September 25, 2026

Cheshire Public Library hosts talk on overlooked Revolutionary War spy connection Liss this Saturday

Cheshire Public Library hosts talk on overlooked Revolutionary War spy connection Liss this Saturday.

Sat, Sep 26, 2:30 p.m.: Library talk explores enslaved woman's spy ties. Cheshire Public Library hosts a talk Saturday on Elizabeth, or "Liss," an enslaved woman connected to the lead Manhattan agent of the Culper Spy Ring during the American Revolution. The program runs 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the Mary Baldwin Room.Cheshire Public Library
Mon, Sep 28, 4:00 p.m.: Library STEAM class turns gummy worms into science. Cheshire Public Library runs an Eating Science STEAM program for grades 3 to 5 on Monday from 4 to 4:45 p.m. in the Loft, making edible gummy worms and slime; the session includes food, so families with allergies should take note.Cheshire Public Library
Mon, Sep 28, 4:00 p.m.: Teen volunteers sought for library children's programs. Cheshire Public Library is looking for teen volunteers Monday from 4 to 5 p.m. to help Youth Services librarians prepare programs and tidy the Children's Room, earning one community service hour.Cheshire Public Library
Mon, Sep 28, 7:00 p.m.: Friends of the Library meet Monday evening. The Friends of Cheshire Public Library hold their monthly meeting Monday from 7 to 8:15 p.m. in the Loft. The group says everyone is welcome to attend.Cheshire Public Library