Library Closed: Friday, April 18 & Sunday, April 20

In observance of Good Friday and Easter. We will be open our usual hours at our Heritage Hotel location on Thursday, April 17 (11AM-7PM), Saturday, April 19 (11AM-4PM), and Monday, April 21 (11AM-5:30PM).

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Library Closed for Easter Sunday

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Southbury Public Library, Off Site

We will be open our usual hours at our Heritage Hotel location on Saturday, April 19 from 11:00am-4:00pm and on Monday, April 21 from 11:00am-5:30pm. We will also be closed on Frid...

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Southbury Public Library, Off Site
Description:

We will be open our usual hours at our Heritage Hotel location on Saturday, April 19 from 11:00am-4:00pm and on Monday, April 21 from 11:00am-5:30pm.

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Drop-In Storytime (at Parks & Rec)

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
:

Join Jen at Southbury Parks & Rec for an all-ages storytime! We'll share books, rhymes, and songs and a craft will be available to take home. 

All ages are welcome. No registration is required.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Join Jen at Southbury Parks & Rec for an all-ages storytime! We'll share books, rhymes, and songs and a craft will be available to take home. 

All ages are welcome. No registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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Babies & Books Storytime

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
:

Babies & Books is a lapsit storytime for children 6 to 24 months and their parents/caregivers. Listen to short stories and songs. 

There will be no program on Tuesday, April 15th. 

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Event Details:

Babies & Books is a lapsit storytime for children 6 to 24 months and their parents/caregivers. Listen to short stories and songs. 

There will be no program on Tuesday, April 15th. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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Cute Animals Hangout

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Games and Recreation, Ongoing Despite Flood Closure
Age Group:
Teens
:

Come hang out with cute animals with Furry Scaly Friends!

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games and Recreation, Ongoing Despite Flood Closure
Required
Event Details:

Come hang out with cute animals with Furry Scaly Friends!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store: A Novel, by James McBride

Tuesday Night Fiction Book Club

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
:

This month we'll be discussing The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store: A Novel by James McBride.

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Event Details:

This month we'll be discussing The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store: A Novel by James McBride.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

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Tunes & Tales (at Parks & Rec)

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Music, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
:

Join Miss Jen for a morning filled with music and stories! Children will sing, dance, and experiment with simple musical instruments. This program is recommended for ages 5 and under. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Music, Storytimes
Event Details:

Join Miss Jen for a morning filled with music and stories! Children will sing, dance, and experiment with simple musical instruments. This program is recommended for ages 5 and under. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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LEGO Club (at Parks & Rec)

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Games and Recreation, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children
:

Join us for an afternoon of LEGO fun! We’ll provide the LEGO bricks, and you bring the creativity! You can free build, or work off of instructions.

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games and Recreation, STEM/STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of LEGO fun! We’ll provide the LEGO bricks, and you bring the creativity! You can free build, or work off of instructions.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

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Quiet Book Club

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Children
:

Quiet Book Club is a great time to read, hang out with fellow book enthusiasts, and share book recommendations! You bring a book (or several) that you are currently reading, make yourself comfortable, and... READ!

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Event Details:

Quiet Book Club is a great time to read, hang out with fellow book enthusiasts, and share book recommendations! You bring a book (or several) that you are currently reading, make yourself comfortable, and... READ!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

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Family Trivia Night

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Games and Recreation, Ongoing Despite Flood Closure
Age Group:
Children, Teens
:

Join us for another Family Trivia night! Work together as a family team to answer our trivia questions! We'll have a variety of topics, including kid-centric knowledge, general information, and questions aimed at parents, too.

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Games and Recreation, Ongoing Despite Flood Closure
Required
Event Details:

Join us for another Family Trivia night! Work together as a family team to answer our trivia questions! We'll have a variety of topics, including kid-centric knowledge, general information, and questions aimed at parents, too.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

All Ages

This program is for all ages, but children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Lotus Flower Lantern Workshop

Lotus Flower Lantern Workshop

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Adults
:

Join us to make a lovely traditional lotus flower lantern with members of The Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project using colored paper and wireframes!

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures
Required
Event Details:

Join us to make a lovely traditional lotus flower lantern with members of The Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project using colored paper and wireframes!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

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Drop-In Storytime (at Parks & Rec)

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
:

Join Jen at Southbury Parks & Rec for an all-ages storytime! We'll share books, rhymes, and songs and a craft will be available to take home. 

All ages are welcome. No registration is required.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Join Jen at Southbury Parks & Rec for an all-ages storytime! We'll share books, rhymes, and songs and a craft will be available to take home. 

All ages are welcome. No registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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Adult Coloring Club

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Ongoing Despite Flood Closure
Age Group:
Adults
:

Please note: because our building is closed, we will be meeting at Parks & Recreation, 561 Main Street South.

Registration is requested.  This program is sponsored by library staff and donors.

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Ongoing Despite Flood Closure
Required
Event Details:

Please note: because our building is closed, we will be meeting at Parks & Recreation, 561 Main Street South.

Registration is requested.  This program is sponsored by library staff and donors.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

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Babies & Books Storytime

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
:

Babies & Books is a lapsit storytime for children 6 to 24 months and their parents/caregivers. Listen to short stories and songs. 

There will be no program on Tuesday, April 15th. 

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Event Details:

Babies & Books is a lapsit storytime for children 6 to 24 months and their parents/caregivers. Listen to short stories and songs. 

There will be no program on Tuesday, April 15th. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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Teen Advisory Board

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
TAB Meeting
Age Group:
Teens
:

This is our regular monthly Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Meeting for current members.

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: TAB Meeting
Required
Event Details:

This is our regular monthly Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Meeting for current members.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

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Tunes & Tales (at Parks & Rec)

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Music, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
:

Join Miss Jen for a morning filled with music and stories! Children will sing, dance, and experiment with simple musical instruments. This program is recommended for ages 5 and under. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Music, Storytimes
Event Details:

Join Miss Jen for a morning filled with music and stories! Children will sing, dance, and experiment with simple musical instruments. This program is recommended for ages 5 and under. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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Drop-In Storytime (at Parks & Rec)

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
:

Join Jen at Southbury Parks & Rec for an all-ages storytime! We'll share books, rhymes, and songs and a craft will be available to take home. 

All ages are welcome. No registration is required.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Join Jen at Southbury Parks & Rec for an all-ages storytime! We'll share books, rhymes, and songs and a craft will be available to take home. 

All ages are welcome. No registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Circle Loom Weaving with Miss Laleh

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
:

In this workshop, participants will use different colored strings to weave circular patterns, learning the art of weaving with yarn.

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Event Details:

In this workshop, participants will use different colored strings to weave circular patterns, learning the art of weaving with yarn.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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Babies & Books Storytime

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
:

Babies & Books is a lapsit storytime for children 6 to 24 months and their parents/caregivers. Listen to short stories and songs. 

There will be no program on Tuesday, April 15th. 

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Event Details:

Babies & Books is a lapsit storytime for children 6 to 24 months and their parents/caregivers. Listen to short stories and songs. 

There will be no program on Tuesday, April 15th. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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ARTuesday

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
:

Do you love art? Join us for a playful, messy, and expressive art experience where there is no right or wrong. Come play and experiment with a variety of art mediums and themes. 

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Event Details:

Do you love art? Join us for a playful, messy, and expressive art experience where there is no right or wrong. Come play and experiment with a variety of art mediums and themes. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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Tunes & Tales (at Parks & Rec)

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Music, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
:

Join Miss Jen for a morning filled with music and stories! Children will sing, dance, and experiment with simple musical instruments. This program is recommended for ages 5 and under. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Music, Storytimes
Event Details:

Join Miss Jen for a morning filled with music and stories! Children will sing, dance, and experiment with simple musical instruments. This program is recommended for ages 5 and under. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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Classical Music Concert- Alyce Cognetta Bertz

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Adults
:

Join us for the return of this talented duo. Alyce and Meg will be performing a program of Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms, Dvorak, John Williams and Fritz Kreisler.

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music
Required
Event Details:

Join us for the return of this talented duo. Alyce and Meg will be performing a program of Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms, Dvorak, John Williams and Fritz Kreisler.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Mother's Day Flower Collages with the Southbury Garden Club

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
:

Join the Southbury Garden Club to create Mother's Day flower collages using silk flowers!

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Event Details:

Join the Southbury Garden Club to create Mother's Day flower collages using silk flowers!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

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Drop-In Storytime (at Parks & Rec)

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
:

Join Jen at Southbury Parks & Rec for an all-ages storytime! We'll share books, rhymes, and songs and a craft will be available to take home. 

All ages are welcome. No registration is required.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Join Jen at Southbury Parks & Rec for an all-ages storytime! We'll share books, rhymes, and songs and a craft will be available to take home. 

All ages are welcome. No registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

The Postscript Murders by Elly Griffiths

Mystery Book Club

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
:

This month we'll be discussing The Postscript Murders by Elly Griffiths.

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Event Details:

This month we'll be discussing The Postscript Murders by Elly Griffiths.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.