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Technology Help with James Chapin

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Reference Area at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Help
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults

Come by for Technology Help with local tech expert James Chapin, suitable for all technology skill levels from very basic to advanced. No registration is required and people are helped first come first served. 

Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Reference Area
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Technology Help
Event Details:

Come by for Technology Help with local tech expert James Chapin, suitable for all technology skill levels from very basic to advanced. No registration is required and people are helped first come first served. 

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.

Southbury Library Board Technology Subcommittee

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Brown Room at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Library Board Meeting
Age Group:
Adults

This is the monthly meeting of the Southbury Library's Technology Committee. Meetings are open to the public.

Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Brown Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library Board Meeting
Event Details:

This is the monthly meeting of the Southbury Library's Technology Committee. Meetings are open to the public.

Counting Miracles: A Novel, by Nicholas Sparks

Tuesday Night Fiction Book Club

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Kingsley Room A at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

This month we'll be discussing Counting Miracles: A Novel by Nicholas Sparks. Print copies are available at our circulation desk.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Kingsley Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

This month we'll be discussing Counting Miracles: A Novel by Nicholas Sparks. Print copies are available at our circulation desk.

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.

Photography wsorkshop

Photography Workshop

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Brown Room at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Join us to explore the art of photography with our volunteer Sophia. Learn about the basics of photography and practice taking photographs. This is an interactive program that is beginner friendly.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Brown Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to explore the art of photography with our volunteer Sophia. Learn about the basics of photography and practice taking photographs. This is an interactive program that is beginner friendly.

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.

Friends Meeting

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Brown Room at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Friends' Event
Age Group:
Adults

Friends meeting 

Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Brown Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends' Event
Event Details:

Friends meeting 

Edgar Degas. The Star, 1878. Musée D’Orsay

IN PERSON-Behind the Curtain: Edgar Degas, the Ballet & Beyond

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Kingsley Room A/B at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Adults

This program will be delivered via Zoom and will be streamed to our Kingsley Room.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Kingsley Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures
Registration Required
Event Details:

This program will be delivered via Zoom and will be streamed to our Kingsley Room.

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.

Edgar Degas. The Star, 1878. Musée D’Orsay

ZOOM-Behind the Curtain: Edgar Degas, the Ballet & Beyond

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Online at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Adults

This program will also be streamed to our Kingsley Room. Register here if you want to watch it at the library.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures
Registration Required
Event Details:

This program will also be streamed to our Kingsley Room. Register here if you want to watch it at the library.

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 Holiday Trivia Afternoon

Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Brown Room at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Games and Recreation
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Teens, Adults
Come one, come all, let's celebrate!  It's the holidays and time for some Family Holiday Trivia.  From holiday carols, to Christmas & Hanukkah traditions, food and drink, 'tis the season for snow, smiles and a fun trivia competitio
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Brown Room
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games and Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:
Come one, come all, let's celebrate!  It's the holidays and time for some Family Holiday Trivia.  From holiday carols, to Christmas & Hanukkah traditions, food and drink, 'tis the season for snow, smiles and a fun trivia competitio

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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Technology Help with James Chapin

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Reference Area at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Help
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults

Come by for Technology Help with local tech expert James Chapin, suitable for all technology skill levels from very basic to advanced. No registration is required and people are helped first come first served. 

Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Reference Area
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Technology Help
Event Details:

Come by for Technology Help with local tech expert James Chapin, suitable for all technology skill levels from very basic to advanced. No registration is required and people are helped first come first served. 

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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Arts & Crafts Club

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Brown Room at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults

Join us at the Southbury Public Library for our new Arts & Crafts Club.  All crafts, skill levels and ages welcome. Bring your own projects and have a space to work and chat.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Brown Room
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the Southbury Public Library for our new Arts & Crafts Club.  All crafts, skill levels and ages welcome. Bring your own projects and have a space to work and chat.

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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Technology Help with James Chapin

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Reference Area at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Help
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults

Come by for Technology Help with local tech expert James Chapin, suitable for all technology skill levels from very basic to advanced. No registration is required and people are helped first come first served. 

Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Reference Area
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Technology Help
Event Details:

Come by for Technology Help with local tech expert James Chapin, suitable for all technology skill levels from very basic to advanced. No registration is required and people are helped first come first served. 

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.

Family Giant Games Afternoon

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Kingsley Room A/B at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Games and Recreation
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults

Join us for an afternoon of Giant Games! Drop in between 1-3pm to enjoy a variety of traditional, larger than life, board games.

This event is perfect for families or a group of friends. 

No registration required. 

Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Kingsley Room A/B
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games and Recreation
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of Giant Games! Drop in between 1-3pm to enjoy a variety of traditional, larger than life, board games.

This event is perfect for families or a group of friends. 

No registration required. 

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.

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Technology Help with James Chapin

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Reference Area at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Help
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults

Come by for Technology Help with local tech expert James Chapin, suitable for all technology skill levels from very basic to advanced. No registration is required and people are helped first come first served. 

Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Reference Area
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Technology Help
Event Details:

Come by for Technology Help with local tech expert James Chapin, suitable for all technology skill levels from very basic to advanced. No registration is required and people are helped first come first served. 

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.

Family Giant Games Night

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Upstairs at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Games and Recreation
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults

Join us for an evening of Giant Games! Drop in between 6-7pm to enjoy a variety of traditional, larger than life, board games.

This event is perfect for families or a group of friends. 

No registration required. 

Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Upstairs
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games and Recreation
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of Giant Games! Drop in between 6-7pm to enjoy a variety of traditional, larger than life, board games.

This event is perfect for families or a group of friends. 

No registration required. 

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.

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Plan With Me: Adult Planner Meet-Up

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Brown Room at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Put your New Year's resolution to become more organized into action! This monthly meet-up is all about socializing, having a creative outlet, and getting your plans in order.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Brown Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Put your New Year's resolution to become more organized into action! This monthly meet-up is all about socializing, having a creative outlet, and getting your plans in order.

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.

Carl Reiner and Mel Brooks: The Grandmasters of American Comedy

IN PERSON-Carl Reiner and Mel Brooks: The Grandmasters of American Comedy

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Kingsley Room A/B at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Adults

This program will be delivered via Zoom and will be streamed to our Kingsley Room.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Kingsley Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures
Registration Required
Event Details:

This program will be delivered via Zoom and will be streamed to our Kingsley Room.

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.

Carl Reiner and Mel Brooks: The Grandmasters of American Comedy

ZOOM-Carl Reiner and Mel Brooks: The Grandmasters of American Comedy

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Online at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Adults

This program will also be streamed to our Kingsley Room.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures
Registration Required
Event Details:

This program will also be streamed to our Kingsley Room.

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.

Zoom

This program will be taking place on Zoom. The invitation links will be sent via email on the day of the program. To ensure that the invitation link reaches you, check your inbox for the registration confirmation email after signing up.

Film Poster for "Materialists"

Evening at the Movies- Materialists

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Kingsley Room A/B at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults
Evening at the Movies:

Our evening movie screenings are on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 6pm, excluding December. These screenings are free and open to the public. Closed captions are ...

Materialists (2025)

Rated R. 1 hour and 56 minutes. CC

Cast:  Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, and Pedro Pascal

Registration Required
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Kingsley Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Evening at the Movies

Our evening movie screenings are on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 6pm, excluding December. These screenings are free and open to the public. Closed captions are available unless otherwise noted.

*Rated R films are for ages 17 and up only, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.*

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Southbury Public Library.

Materialists (2025)

Rated R. 1 hour and 56 minutes. CC

Cast:  Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, and Pedro Pascal

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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Native Plant Seed Sowing

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Kingsley Room A/B at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults

Join Southbury Land Trust in a free Native Plant Winter Seed Sowing workshop. We will explore the importance of native plants in our landscapes, and learn more about the fabulous native plant varieties available. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Kingsley Room A/B
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Southbury Land Trust in a free Native Plant Winter Seed Sowing workshop. We will explore the importance of native plants in our landscapes, and learn more about the fabulous native plant varieties available. 

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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Technology Help with James Chapin

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Reference Area at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Help
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults

Come by for Technology Help with local tech expert James Chapin, suitable for all technology skill levels from very basic to advanced. No registration is required and people are helped first come first served. 

Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Reference Area
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Technology Help
Event Details:

Come by for Technology Help with local tech expert James Chapin, suitable for all technology skill levels from very basic to advanced. No registration is required and people are helped first come first served. 

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.

Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers

Mystery Book Club

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kingsley Room A/B at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Mystery Book Club:

With no registration required, new members are always welcome to the Mystery Book Club. Copies of this month’s book for are available at the Circulation Desk.

This month we'll be discussing Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto,. Print copies are available at the Circulation Desk.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Kingsley Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mystery Book Club

With no registration required, new members are always welcome to the Mystery Book Club. Copies of this month’s book for are available at the Circulation Desk.

This month we'll be discussing Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto,. Print copies are available at the Circulation Desk.

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.

Arts and Crafts Club Image

Arts & Crafts Club

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Brown Room at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults

Join us at the Southbury Public Library for our new Arts & Crafts Club.  All crafts, skill levels and ages welcome. Bring your own projects and have a space to work and chat.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Brown Room
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the Southbury Public Library for our new Arts & Crafts Club.  All crafts, skill levels and ages welcome. Bring your own projects and have a space to work and chat.

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.

Film Poster for "Freakier Friday"

Wednesday at the Movies- Freakier Friday

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Kingsley Room A/B at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults
Wednesday at the Movies:

Our Wednesday movie screenings start at 1pm and begin on the second Wednesday of each month. Closed captions are available unless otherwise noted. *Rated R movies are for ages 1...

Freakier Friday (2025)

Rated PG . 1 hour and 50 minutes. CC

Cast: Jamie Lee Curtis, Lindsay Lohan, Julia Butters

Registration Required
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Kingsley Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Wednesday at the Movies

Our Wednesday movie screenings start at 1pm and begin on the second Wednesday of each month. Closed captions are available unless otherwise noted.

*Rated R movies are for ages 17 and up only, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.*

Film screenings are sponsored by the Friends of the Southbury Public Library.

Registration IS required.

Freakier Friday (2025)

Rated PG . 1 hour and 50 minutes. CC

Cast: Jamie Lee Curtis, Lindsay Lohan, Julia Butters

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.

Jasper Johns, Flag, 1954. Museum of Modern Art.

IN PERSON-American Art at 250: Masterworks of a Nation

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Kingsley Room A/B at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Adults

This program will be delivered via Zoom and will be streamed to our Kingsley Room.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Kingsley Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures
Registration Required
Event Details:

This program will be delivered via Zoom and will be streamed to our Kingsley Room.

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.