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Writing Workshop - Grades 3-5

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Workshop
Age Group:
Children

Join Kitan Arole, a college student and graduate of Pomperaug High School, for a creative writing workshop for children in grades 3-5!

Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Summer Reading, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Kitan Arole, a college student and graduate of Pomperaug High School, for a creative writing workshop for children in grades 3-5!

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.

Writing Workshop - Grades 3-5

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Workshop
Age Group:
Children

Join Kitan Arole, a college student and graduate of Pomperaug High School, for a creative writing workshop for children in grades 3-5!

Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Summer Reading, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Kitan Arole, a college student and graduate of Pomperaug High School, for a creative writing workshop for children in grades 3-5!

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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Take & Make Craft

All Day
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Stop by our Heritage Hotel location on Saturdays for a Take & Make Craft. Bring home everything you'll need to make a fun and exciting thematic paper craft. Appropriate for all ages. Young children may need assistance.

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

Stop by our Heritage Hotel location on Saturdays for a Take & Make Craft. Bring home everything you'll need to make a fun and exciting thematic paper craft. Appropriate for all ages. Young children may need assistance.

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

Monday, September 8, 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 make with us or take home.  All ages are welcome. 

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 make with us or take home.  All ages are welcome. 

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.

Clipart image of assorted craft materials.

Take & Make Craft

All Day
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Stop by our Heritage Hotel location on Saturdays for a Take & Make Craft. Bring home everything you'll need to make a fun and exciting thematic paper craft. Appropriate for all ages. Young children may need assistance.

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

Stop by our Heritage Hotel location on Saturdays for a Take & Make Craft. Bring home everything you'll need to make a fun and exciting thematic paper craft. Appropriate for all ages. Young children may need assistance.

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

Monday, September 15, 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 make with us or take home.  All ages are welcome. 

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 make with us or take home.  All ages are welcome. 

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.

Clipart image of assorted craft materials.

Take & Make Craft

All Day
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Stop by our Heritage Hotel location on Saturdays for a Take & Make Craft. Bring home everything you'll need to make a fun and exciting thematic paper craft. Appropriate for all ages. Young children may need assistance.

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

Stop by our Heritage Hotel location on Saturdays for a Take & Make Craft. Bring home everything you'll need to make a fun and exciting thematic paper craft. Appropriate for all ages. Young children may need assistance.

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.

Grab & Go Craft Kit: Bird Houses

All Day
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Stop by our temporary Heritage Hotel location to pick up your Bird House Grab & Go Kit! 

These kits are available beginning 3:30pm Monday, while supplies last.

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

Stop by our temporary Heritage Hotel location to pick up your Bird House Grab & Go Kit! 

These kits are available beginning 3:30pm Monday, while supplies last.

illustration of three kids dangling from a tree

Drop-In Storytime

Monday, September 22, 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 make with us or take home.  All ages are welcome. 

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 make with us or take home.  All ages are welcome. 

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.

Tiny Food Explorers

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Cooking Classes, Workshop
Age Group:
Children

Join Tiny Food Explorers for some fun with food! Come and explore new flavors and textures while playing games all about food and MyPlate! You’ll make a hands-on healthy snack that even the pickiest of eaters will enjoy. 

Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Cooking Classes, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Tiny Food Explorers for some fun with food! Come and explore new flavors and textures while playing games all about food and MyPlate! You’ll make a hands-on healthy snack that even the pickiest of eaters will enjoy. 

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.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Food Explorers: Maple Chai Pudding Pie

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Cooking Classes, Workshop
Age Group:
Children

Join Food Explorers for a seasonal dessert class! You’ll be making Maple Chai Pudding Pie by creating your own graham cracker crust, a chai flavored pudding filling and homemade whipped cream.

Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Cooking Classes, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Food Explorers for a seasonal dessert class! You’ll be making Maple Chai Pudding Pie by creating your own graham cracker crust, a chai flavored pudding filling and homemade whipped cream.

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.

Dairy Allergy

Dairy will be present in this program.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Wheat/Gluten Allergy

Gluten will be present in this program.

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Family Trivia Night

Friday, September 26, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Games and Recreation
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.

Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Games and Recreation
Registration 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.

Clipart image of assorted craft materials.

Take & Make Craft

All Day
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Stop by our Heritage Hotel location on Saturdays for a Take & Make Craft. Bring home everything you'll need to make a fun and exciting thematic paper craft. Appropriate for all ages. Young children may need assistance.

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

Stop by our Heritage Hotel location on Saturdays for a Take & Make Craft. Bring home everything you'll need to make a fun and exciting thematic paper craft. Appropriate for all ages. Young children may need assistance.

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.

illustration of three kids dangling from a tree

Drop-In Storytime

Monday, September 29, 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 make with us or take home.  All ages are welcome. 

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 make with us or take home.  All ages are welcome. 

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.

A blue and pink doodle of a brain inside a lightbulb on a purple background

Family Trivia Night

Friday, October 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Games and Recreation
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.

Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Games and Recreation
Registration 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.

A blue and pink doodle of a brain inside a lightbulb on a purple background

Family Trivia Night

Friday, November 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Games and Recreation
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.

Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Games and Recreation
Registration 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.