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Drop-In Storytime

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytime Room at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us every Monday morning in the Storytime room for drop-in storytimes at 10am and 11am. We'll share books, rhymes, and songs and end with a simple paper craft. Craft materials ...

Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us every Monday morning in the Storytime room for drop-in storytimes at 10am and 11am. We'll share books, rhymes, and songs and end with a simple paper craft.

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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DIY Smartphone Mini-Scope

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kingsley Room A/B at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Open your eyes to the amazing world of the ultra-tiny when we convert your cell phone into a portable, picture-taking Miniscope using simple supplies.  Although less high powe...

Required
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Kingsley Room A/B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Required
Event Details:

Open your eyes to the amazing world of the ultra-tiny when we convert your cell phone into a portable, picture-taking Miniscope using simple supplies.

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 2-5

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Brown Room at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Workshop
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join Kitan Arole, a rising senior at Pomperaug High School, for a creative writing workshop for children in grades 2-5! She is an accomplished student and award-winning writer...

Required
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Brown Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Summer Reading, Workshop
Required
Event Details:

Join Kitan Arole, a rising senior at Pomperaug High School, for a creative writing workshop for children in grades 2-5! She is an accomplished student and award-winning writer, and she is excited to share her love of writing with children.

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.

Kids Who Code

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Brown Room at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading, Workshop
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Kids Who Code is a 6 week computer science program series, where participants can  build confidence and have fun! We will grow our project management and problem-solving skill...

Required
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Brown Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading, Workshop
Required
Event Details:

Kids Who Code is a 6 week computer science program series, where participants can  build confidence and have fun!

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.

Recycled UFOs

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Storytime Room at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join Katie to read "Minnie and Moo Go to the Moon" by Denys Cazet and create a UFO craft using recycled materials and dollhouse miniatures. This program is sponsored by the ...

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

Join Katie to read "Minnie and Moo Go to the Moon" by Denys Cazet and create a UFO craft using recycled materials and dollhouse miniatures.

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, July 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Babies & Books is a lapsit storytime for children 6 to 24 months and their parents/caregivers. Listen to short stories and songs.  This program is sponsored by the Frie...

Required
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes, Summer Reading
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. 

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.

Writing Workshop - Grades 2-5

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Brown Room at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Workshop
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join Kitan Arole, a rising senior at Pomperaug High School, for a creative writing workshop for children in grades 2-5! She is an accomplished student and award-winning writer...

Required
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Brown Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Summer Reading, Workshop
Required
Event Details:

Join Kitan Arole, a rising senior at Pomperaug High School, for a creative writing workshop for children in grades 2-5! She is an accomplished student and award-winning writer, and she is excited to share her love of writing with children.

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, July 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Kingsley Room B at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Library Board Meeting
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Kingsley Room B
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.

Photos of some of the animals who will be joining us, including sugar gliders, a lop rabbit, gargoyle gecko, and corn snake.

Cute Animals Hangout

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Brown Room at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Games and Recreation, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Come hangout with cute animals with Furry Scaly Friends! Meet, interact with, feed snacks to, and pet (as appropriate) a wide variety of animals including ferrets, guinea pigs...

Required
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Brown Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games and Recreation, Summer Reading
Required
Event Details:

Come hangout 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.

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Toddler Time Storytime

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Toddler Time is for children ages 2 & 3 years and their parents/caregivers. Listen to stories and complete a small craft. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Sou...

Required
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes, Summer Reading
Required
Event Details:

Toddler Time is for children ages 2 & 3 years and their parents/caregivers. Listen to stories and complete a small craft.

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.

Writing Workshop - Grades 2-5

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Brown Room at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Workshop
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join Kitan Arole, a rising senior at Pomperaug High School, for a creative writing workshop for children in grades 2-5! She is an accomplished student and award-winning writer...

Required
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Brown Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Summer Reading, Workshop
Required
Event Details:

Join Kitan Arole, a rising senior at Pomperaug High School, for a creative writing workshop for children in grades 2-5! She is an accomplished student and award-winning writer, and she is excited to share her love of writing with children.

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

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Storytimes, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children
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 und...

Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Music, Storytimes, Summer Reading
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.

Writing Workshop - Grades 2-5

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Brown Room at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Workshop
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join Kitan Arole, a rising senior at Pomperaug High School, for a creative writing workshop for children in grades 2-5! She is an accomplished student and award-winning writer...

Required
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Brown Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Summer Reading, Workshop
Required
Event Details:

Join Kitan Arole, a rising senior at Pomperaug High School, for a creative writing workshop for children in grades 2-5! She is an accomplished student and award-winning writer, and she is excited to share her love of writing with children.

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.

Cartooning Workshop with Rick Stromoski

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Brown Room at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading, Workshop
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Award-winning cartoonist Rick Stromoski will show you how to dig into your imaginations to draw impossible animals. He will be joining us here at the library live via Zoom! Abou...

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

Award-winning cartoonist Rick Stromoski will show you how to dig into your imaginations to draw impossible animals. He will be joining us here at the library live via Zoom!

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 Giant Games Night

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Upstairs at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Games and Recreation, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of Giant Games! Families, drop in between 6 and 7:30pm to enjoy a variety of traditional, larger-than-life, board games.  This event is perfect for f...

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

Join us for an evening of Giant Games! Families, drop in between 6 and 7:30pm to enjoy a variety of traditional, larger-than-life, board 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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Macramé

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Kingsley Room A/B at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Learn about the history of macramé, how macramé is used throughout the world, and how we can create art with cord. You’ll create your own plant hangers or wall art. If you have ide...

Required
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Kingsley Room A/B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Required
Event Details:

Learn about the history of macramé, how macramé is used throughout the world, and how we can create art with cord. You’ll create your own plant hangers or wall art. If you have ideas for what you’d like to make, please bring them!

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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Settler's Park Pop-Up Family Storytime with Region 15

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytimes, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join Miss Jen and our amazing school librarians from Region 15 for a summer pop-up storytime for the whole family! This event is outside, so please come prepared with blankets, cha...

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

Join Miss Jen and our amazing school librarians from Region 15 for a summer pop-up storytime for the whole family!

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.

Writing Workshop - Grades 2-5

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Storytime Room at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Workshop
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join Kitan Arole, a rising senior at Pomperaug High School, for a creative writing workshop for children in grades 2-5! She is an accomplished student and award-winning writer...

Required
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Summer Reading, Workshop
Required
Event Details:

Join Kitan Arole, a rising senior at Pomperaug High School, for a creative writing workshop for children in grades 2-5! She is an accomplished student and award-winning writer, and she is excited to share her love of writing with children.

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, July 19, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Kingsley Room A/B at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Games and Recreation, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Teens
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 inf...

Required
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Kingsley Room A/B
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Games and Recreation, Summer Reading
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.

Make or Take Craft

All Day
Upstairs at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Stop by the Youth Services department on Saturdays for our Make or Take Craft. Make it here or bring home everything you'll need to make a fun and exciting thematic paper craft. Ap...

Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Upstairs
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Stop by the Youth Services department on Saturdays for our Make or Take Craft. Make it here or 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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Bring the Hoopla - Ages 3-5

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Kingsley Room A/B at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Games and Recreation, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Bring the Hoopla’s Library Program creates a welcoming environment and allows each participant to find success within their hoop! Using our signature Hoopla Hoops everyone engages ...

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

Bring the Hoopla’s Library Program creates a welcoming environment and allows each participant to find success within their hoop!

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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Bring the Hoopla - Ages 6 & Up

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Kingsley Room A/B at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Games and Recreation, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Bring the Hoopla’s Library Program creates a welcoming environment and allows each participant to find success within their hoop! Using our signature Hoopla Hoops everyone engages ...

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

Bring the Hoopla’s Library Program creates a welcoming environment and allows each participant to find success within their hoop!

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.

illustration of three kids dangling from a tree

Drop-In Storytime

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us every Monday morning in the Storytime room for drop-in storytimes at 10am and 11am. We'll share books, rhymes, and songs and end with a simple paper craft. Craft materials ...

Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us every Monday morning in the Storytime room for drop-in storytimes at 10am and 11am. We'll share books, rhymes, and songs and end with a simple paper craft.

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.