Saturday, May 17 from 3–4PM: Holds Pick Up Only, No Browsing

Due to an event at the Hotel. Regular browsing and newspapers will be available earlier in the day from 11am-3pm.

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Spring Craft Lab with Mr. Matt

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Games and Recreation
Age Group:
Children

Join Mr. Matt for Spring Craft Lab, with a choice of 20 spring-themed crafts and activities! 

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

Join Mr. Matt for Spring Craft Lab, with a choice of 20 spring-themed crafts and activities! 

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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 15, 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. 

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Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Music, Storytimes
Registration Required
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, May 15, 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.

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games and Recreation, STEM/STEAM
Registration 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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Drop-In Storytime (at Parks & Rec)

Monday, May 19, 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. 

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

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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Tunes & Tales (at Parks & Rec)

Thursday, May 22, 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. 

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Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Music, Storytimes
Registration Required
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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Tunes & Tales (at Parks & Rec)

Thursday, May 29, 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. 

Register Now
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Music, Storytimes
Registration Required
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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Tiny Food Explorers (at Parks & Rec)

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Cooking Classes
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. 

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

Dairy Allergy

Dairy will be present in this program.

Egg Allergy

Eggs 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.

Food Explorers: Strawberry Lemonade Pies

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Food, Cooking Classes
Age Group:
Children

Join Food Explorers for a delightful dessert class where you'll learn to make a refreshing Strawberry Lemonade Pie! This no-bake treat combines the perfect balance of sweet strawberries and tangy lemon in a graham cracker crust.

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

Join Food Explorers for a delightful dessert class where you'll learn to make a refreshing Strawberry Lemonade Pie! This no-bake treat combines the perfect balance of sweet strawberries and tangy lemon in a graham cracker crust.

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.

Egg Allergy

Eggs will be present in this program.

Wheat/Gluten Allergy

Gluten will be present in this program.

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Tunes & Tales (at Parks & Rec)

Thursday, June 5, 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 enjoy a thematic craft. This program is recommended for ages 5 and under. 

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

Join Miss Jen for a morning filled with music and stories! Children will sing, dance, and enjoy a thematic craft. 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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Make and Take Craft

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

Stop by our Heritage Hotel location on Mondays for a Make and Take 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.

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

Stop by our Heritage Hotel location on Mondays for a Make and Take 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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Tunes & Tales (at Parks & Rec)

Thursday, June 12, 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 enjoy a thematic craft. This program is recommended for ages 5 and under. 

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

Join Miss Jen for a morning filled with music and stories! Children will sing, dance, and enjoy a thematic craft. 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.

Father's Day Pebble Art Plaques with the Southbury Garden Club

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children

Join the Southbury Garden Club to create pebble art plaques for Father's Day!

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

Join the Southbury Garden Club to create pebble art plaques for Father's Day!

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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Make and Take Craft

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

Stop by our Heritage Hotel location on Mondays for a Make and Take 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.

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

Stop by our Heritage Hotel location on Mondays for a Make and Take 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.

Monday Grab & Go Craft: Coffee Filter Butterflies

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

Stop by our temporary Heritage Hotel location to pick up your Coffee Filter Butterfly Make & Take Kit! 

These kits are available beginning 11am Monday, while supplies last. 

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

Stop by our temporary Heritage Hotel location to pick up your Coffee Filter Butterfly Make & Take Kit! 

These kits are available beginning 11am Monday, while supplies last. 

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Online: Let's Draw Animals! with cartoonist Rick Stromoski

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading, Workshop
Age Group:
Children

Award-winning cartoonist Rick Stromoski will show you how to draw amazing animals!

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Award-winning cartoonist Rick Stromoski will show you how to draw amazing animals!

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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Storytime & Crafts at the Farmers' Market

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytimes, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children

Stop by the Southbury Farmers' Market and enjoy stories & crafts with the librarians from the Southbury Public Library!

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

Stop by the Southbury Farmers' Market and enjoy stories & crafts with the librarians from the Southbury Public 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.

Family Games Night

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Games and Recreation, Gaming, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults

Join us for an evening of fun with a selection board and card games! 

Register Now
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games and Recreation, Gaming, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of fun with a selection board and card games! 

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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Family Trivia Night

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Games and Recreation, Summer Reading, 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.

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

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Make and Take Craft

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

Stop by our Heritage Hotel location on Mondays for a Make and Take 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.

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

Stop by our Heritage Hotel location on Mondays for a Make and Take 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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Tunes & Tales (at Parks & Rec)

Thursday, June 26, 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 enjoy a thematic craft. This program is recommended for ages 5 and under. 

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

Join Miss Jen for a morning filled with music and stories! Children will sing, dance, and enjoy a thematic craft. 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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Storytime & Crafts at the Farmers' Market

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytimes, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children

Stop by the Southbury Farmers' Market and enjoy stories & crafts with the librarians from the Southbury Public Library!

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

Stop by the Southbury Farmers' Market and enjoy stories & crafts with the librarians from the Southbury Public 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.

Clipart image of assorted craft materials.

Make and Take Craft

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

Stop by our Heritage Hotel location on Mondays for a Make and Take 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.

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

Stop by our Heritage Hotel location on Mondays for a Make and Take 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.

Monday Grab & Go Craft: Perler Bead Pipe Cleaner Snakes

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

Stop by our temporary Heritage Hotel location to pick up your Perler Bead Pipe Cleaner Snakes Make & Take Kit! 

These kits are available beginning 11am Monday, while supplies last. 

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

Stop by our temporary Heritage Hotel location to pick up your Perler Bead Pipe Cleaner Snakes Make & Take Kit! 

These kits are available beginning 11am Monday, while supplies last. 

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Storytime & Crafts at the Farmers' Market

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytimes, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children

Stop by the Southbury Farmers' Market and enjoy stories & crafts with the librarians from the Southbury Public Library!

View Details
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Stop by the Southbury Farmers' Market and enjoy stories & crafts with the librarians from the Southbury Public 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.