Library to offer programs

The New Milford Public Library on Main Street in New Milford will offer several programs:

Wall Street lawyer Cliff Ennico will present a fast-paced, entertaining program on how to build a successful not-for-profit business in Connecticut on Aug. 3 at 6:30 p.m.

The program is co-sponsored by Western Connecticut SCORE.

Will Siss, writer of the “Beer Snob” column for the Republican-American since 2005, will present an illustrated talk on the craft beers bring produced in the state on Aug. 11 at 6:30 p.m.

In 2015, he published“Connecticut Beer: A History of Nutmeg State Brewing,” a profile of the beer breweries in Connecticut, including profiles of the brewers, pubs and restaurants that focus on craft brews.

Local author Nan Rossiter will discuss her new book “Firefly Summer” on Aug. 17 at 6:30 p.m.

The book tells the story of the resilience of sisterhood and the bright glimpse of joy and solace that, like fireflies after rain, can follow the deepest heartaches.

Author Bob Backlund, a professional wrestling legend, will discuss his life and career experiences, as well as his commitment to exercises of the body and mind on Aug. 24 at 6:30 p.m.

He explores these topics in his autobiography, “Backlund: From All-American Boy to Professional Wrestling World Champion.”

A gaming collaboration will take placeJuly 27 at 6 p.m. at Burnham Library on Main Street in Bridgewater on Aug. 10 at 6 p.m.

Older teens and adults are invited to play board games that include a variety of strategy games.

Local historian Chris Fisher will meet with patrons Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to noon, or by appointment, to record the patron’s history and recollections of New Milford.

The stories will be transcribed and preserved in physical format and digital archives.

For more information and RSVP to programs, call the Main Street library at 860-355-1191.