Italian American Recollections in Stamford, Connecticut

A search for Stamford, Connecticut’s Italian American history began in the archives and continued with dozens of interviews. The emerging story included cultural richness, generosity, and cooperation among the city’s ethnic groups. In this book, Italian American descendants describe Stamford in the 1930s through the 1960s. Their memories of war, romance, work, play, cuisine, and … Read more

Now You Can Take My Picture

Join us for our Local Spotlight book talk series, featuring Mike Harris, author of Now You Can Take My Picture.  Now You Can Take My Picture brings to life the travels and photography of Mike Harris. Mike and his wife Sally seek out places to travel where they can interact with people whose lives and cultures are different … Read more

100 Things to do in Connecticut Before You Die

Join us for the debut of our new Local Spotlight book talk series, featuring Anastasia Mills Healy, Greenwich-based author of the recently released 100 Things to Do In Connecticut Before You Die.  Did you know that in Connecticut you can float over farmland in a hot air balloon, admire stunning private gardens, walk among life-size dinosaurs, drive a race car, … Read more