The public libraries of the five towns that surround Candlewood Lake – Danbury, New Fairfield, Sherman, New Milford and Brookfield – are planning a series of events related to Bill Bryson’s A Walk in the Woods, his humorous and fascinating book about his attempt to hike the Appalachian Trail. The title was chosen since a portion of the famous trail traverses the northwest corner of Connecticut.

Join us for our kick-off event to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Candlewood Lake…

Images of America: Candlewood Lake Slideshow
Wednesday, June 10, 7 p.m.
Jewish Community Center in Sherman
9 Route 39 South, Sherman, CT
860-355-8050

Susan Murphy and Gary Smolen present their fascinating documentary and archival photo montage of the creation of Candlewood Lake in the late 1920s.
Learn the story of one of our country’s great engineering feats that changed a sleepy farming valley into the recreational playground that we enjoy today!
Copies of the book will be available and sales benefit the Candlewood Lake Authority.