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Graphic Novel Book Club

Graphic Novel Book Club

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Brown Room at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Greetings everyone, hello and welcome. This will be an adult focused group that discusses graphic novels, manga, and the individuals or teams that bring the publications to life.

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

Greetings everyone, hello and welcome. This will be an adult focused group that discusses graphic novels, manga, and the individuals or teams that bring the publications to life.

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.

Yoga for Kids

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kingsley Room A/B at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Children

CT Yoga instructor Nick Switz, certified with five years of experience and training from Radiant Child Yoga, guides children through a playful class.

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

CT Yoga instructor Nick Switz, certified with five years of experience and training from Radiant Child Yoga, guides children through a playful class.

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.

Take or Make Craft

All Day
Upstairs at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Stop by the Youth Services Department on Saturdays this month to make a thematic paper craft. Make it here or bring it home. Crayons and glue available in the library. Appropriate for all ages. Young children may need assistance.

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

Stop by the Youth Services Department on Saturdays this month to make a thematic paper craft. Make it here or bring it home. Crayons and glue available in the library. 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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Berkshire Jazz Orchestra Holiday Concert

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Kingsley Room A/B at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Adults

The Berkshire Jazz Orchestra is back to give a twist to your favorite classic holiday songs!

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

The Berkshire Jazz Orchestra is back to give a twist to your favorite classic holiday 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.

illustration of three kids dangling from a tree

Drop-In Storytime

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Kingsley Room A/B at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children

Join Jen for an all-ages storytime! We'll share books, rhymes, and songs, and a small craft will be available to make with us or take home.

Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Kingsley Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Join Jen for an all-ages storytime! We'll share books, rhymes, and songs, and a small craft will be available to make with us or take home.

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 teal background overlaid with images of a computer, tablet, and smartphone.

Technology Help with James Chapin

Monday, December 8, 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.

The Last Party: A Novel by Clare Mackintosh

Mystery Book Club

Monday, December 8, 2025 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 The Last Party: A Novel by Clare Mackintosh. 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 The Last Party: A Novel by Clare Mackintosh. 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.

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Tiny Food Explorers

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kingsley Room A/B at Southbury Public Library
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. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Kingsley Room A/B
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.

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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Arts & Crafts Club

Tuesday, December 9, 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.

A sample of the craft: a purple felt heart on the corner of a book; it is embroidered with simple snowflakes.

DIY Felt Bookmarks

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Brown Room at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Join us to make felt bookmarks! These are easy to make and infinitely customizable. We'll have multiple colors of felt, along with several patterns. You can also add optional embroidery.

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

Join us to make felt bookmarks! These are easy to make and infinitely customizable. We'll have multiple colors of felt, along with several patterns. You can also add optional embroidery.

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.

A City on Mars

Nonfiction Book Club

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Brown Room at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

This month we'll be discussing A City on Mars: Can we settle space, should we settle space, and have we really thought this through?, by Kelly Weinersmith and Zach Weinersmith.

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

This month we'll be discussing A City on Mars: Can we settle space, should we settle space, and have we really thought this through?, by Kelly Weinersmith and Zach Weinersmith.

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.

Library Board Meeting

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Kingsley Room A/B at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Library Board Meeting
Age Group:
Adults

Meeting of the Southbury Public Library Board of Directors.

Meetings are open to the public.

Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Kingsley Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library Board Meeting
Event Details:

Meeting of the Southbury Public Library Board of Directors.

Meetings are open to the public.

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, December 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Kingsley Room A/B at Southbury Public Library
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. 

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

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer: : The Holly-Jolly Misfit Christmas Classic

IN PERSON-Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer: The Holly-Jolly Misfit Christmas Classic

Thursday, December 11, 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.

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer: : The Holly-Jolly Misfit Christmas Classic

ZOOM-Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer: The Holly-Jolly Misfit Christmas Classic

Thursday, December 11, 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.

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.

SACA Artist of the Year Awards

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Kingsley Room A/B at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Adults

SACA Artist of the Year Awards

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

SACA Artist of the Year Awards

SACA Artist of the Year Awards

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Brown Room at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Adults

SACA Artist of the Year Awards

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

SACA Artist of the Year Awards

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IN PERSON-Two Hundred Years on the Erie Canal

Friday, December 12, 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.

Image of the Erie Canal

ZOOM-Two Hundred Years on the Erie Canal

Friday, December 12, 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.

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.

Clipart image of assorted craft materials.

Take or Make Craft

All Day
Upstairs at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Stop by the Youth Services Department on Saturdays this month to make a thematic paper craft. Make it here or bring it home. Crayons and glue available in the library. Appropriate for all ages. Young children may need assistance.

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

Stop by the Youth Services Department on Saturdays this month to make a thematic paper craft. Make it here or bring it home. Crayons and glue available in the library. 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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Saturday Family Storytime

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Brown Room at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children

Spend your Saturday morning at the library for a special family storytime!  We will share some stories and songs together. Parents, caregivers and older siblings are encouraged to join in for this family event. All ages welcome.

Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Brown Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Spend your Saturday morning at the library for a special family storytime!  We will share some stories and songs together. Parents, caregivers and older siblings are encouraged to join in for this family event. All ages welcome.

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.

Snowman Holiday Scene Craft with the Southbury Garden Club

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Kingsley Room A/B at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Join the Southbury Garden Club to create a scenic Snowman holiday craft!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Kingsley Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the Southbury Garden Club to create a scenic Snowman holiday 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.

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Winter Tree Perspective Painting with Miss Laleh

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Kingsley Room B at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Join talented art teacher Miss Laleh for a fun afternoon learning to paint a Winter Tree perspective.

Laleh Golafshani is a local artist, illustrator, and art teacher. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Kingsley Room B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join talented art teacher Miss Laleh for a fun afternoon learning to paint a Winter Tree perspective.

Laleh Golafshani is a local artist, illustrator, and art teacher. 

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, December 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Kingsley Room A/B at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children

Join Jen for an all-ages storytime! We'll share books, rhymes, and songs, and a small craft will be available to make with us or take home.

Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Kingsley Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Join Jen for an all-ages storytime! We'll share books, rhymes, and songs, and a small craft will be available to make with us or take home.

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.