Saturday, July 19 from 11am-2:30pm: Services Reduced to Just Holds Pick Up & Summer Reading

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Storytime & Crafts at the Farmers' Market

Thursday, July 31, 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 & a take-and-make craft with the librarians from the Southbury Public Library!

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 & a take-and-make craft 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, July 31, 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! 

This event is perfect for families or a group of friends; if a team is not made of middle schoolers and above, an adult must be present. 

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

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

This event is perfect for families or a group of friends; if a team is not made of middle schoolers and above, an adult must be present. 

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.

Yarn, crochet hooks, and knitting needles arranged in a heart shape on a dark wood table

Teen Crochet Club

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teens

Join us for our crochet and knitting club, open to both new and experienced crafters alike. If you’re already working on a project, bring it with you. If you’re new to knitting and crocheting, get started with us!

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

Join us for our crochet and knitting club, open to both new and experienced crafters alike. If you’re already working on a project, bring it with you. If you’re new to knitting and crocheting, get started with us!

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.

Closed for our summer hours.

All Day
Southbury Public Library

Southbury Public Library will be closed on Saturdays and Sundays through Labor Day Weekend for our summer hours.

Closing
Branches:
Southbury Public Library
Description:

Southbury Public Library will be closed on Saturdays and Sundays through Labor Day Weekend for our summer hours.

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Pizza from Scratch: Adults

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Cooking Classes, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Adults

Everything you ever wanted to know about making pizza from dough to sauce to toppings in two hours! You will learn how to make all the components, bake your pie to perfection, and then enjoy your delicious pizza!

Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking Classes, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Everything you ever wanted to know about making pizza from dough to sauce to toppings in two hours! You will learn how to make all the components, bake your pie to perfection, and then enjoy your delicious pizza!

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.

Wheat/Gluten Allergy

Gluten will be present in this program.

examples of pizza being made

Pizza from Scratch: Families

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Cooking Classes, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children

Everything you ever wanted to know about making pizza from dough to sauce to toppings in two hours! You will learn how to make all the components, bake your pie to perfection, and then enjoy your delicious pizza!

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

Everything you ever wanted to know about making pizza from dough to sauce to toppings in two hours! You will learn how to make all the components, bake your pie to perfection, and then enjoy your delicious pizza!

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.

Dairy Allergy

Dairy will be present in this program.

Wheat/Gluten Allergy

Gluten will be present in this program.

examples of pizza being made

Pizza from Scratch: Teens

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Cooking Classes, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teens

Everything you ever wanted to know about making pizza from dough to sauce to toppings in two hours! You will learn how to make all the components, bake your pie to perfection, and then enjoy your delicious pizza!

Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cooking Classes, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Everything you ever wanted to know about making pizza from dough to sauce to toppings in two hours! You will learn how to make all the components, bake your pie to perfection, and then enjoy your delicious pizza!

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.

Wheat/Gluten Allergy

Gluten will be present in this program.

Closed for our summer hours.

All Day
Southbury Public Library

Southbury Public Library will be closed on Saturdays and Sundays through Labor Day Weekend for our summer hours.

Closing
Branches:
Southbury Public Library
Description:

Southbury Public Library will be closed on Saturdays and Sundays through Labor Day Weekend for our summer hours.

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Take & Make Craft

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

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

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

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

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

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Southbury Firehouse Pop-Up Family Storytime with Region 15

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytimes, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children

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

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.

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Babies & Books Storytime

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytimes, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children

Babies & Books is a lapsit storytime for children 6 to 24 months and their parents/caregivers. Listen to short stories and songs. 

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

An example of the craft- a small cross stitch bee is on a necklace pendant.

Mini Cross Stitch

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Join us to make mini cross stitch designs! Work off one of our easy patterns, or make your own design. You can turn your 1 inch cross stitch into very small wall art or a pendant.

Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to make mini cross stitch designs! Work off one of our easy patterns, or make your own design. You can turn your 1 inch cross stitch into very small wall art or a pendant.

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, August 7, 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! 

This event is perfect for families or a group of friends; if a team is not made of middle schoolers and above, an adult must be present. 

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

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

This event is perfect for families or a group of friends; if a team is not made of middle schoolers and above, an adult must be present. 

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.

Yarn, crochet hooks, and knitting needles arranged in a heart shape on a dark wood table

Teen Crochet Club

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teens

Join us for our crochet and knitting club, open to both new and experienced crafters alike. If you’re already working on a project, bring it with you. If you’re new to knitting and crocheting, get started with us!

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

Join us for our crochet and knitting club, open to both new and experienced crafters alike. If you’re already working on a project, bring it with you. If you’re new to knitting and crocheting, get started with us!

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.

Closed for our summer hours.

All Day
Southbury Public Library

Southbury Public Library will be closed on Saturdays and Sundays through Labor Day Weekend for our summer hours.

Closing
Branches:
Southbury Public Library
Description:

Southbury Public Library will be closed on Saturdays and Sundays through Labor Day Weekend for our summer hours.

Closed for our summer hours.

All Day
Southbury Public Library

Southbury Public Library will be closed on Saturdays and Sundays through Labor Day Weekend for our summer hours.

Closing
Branches:
Southbury Public Library
Description:

Southbury Public Library will be closed on Saturdays and Sundays through Labor Day Weekend for our summer hours.

Monday Grab & Go Craft: Recycled Robots

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

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

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

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 Recycled Robot Grab & Go Kit! 

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

Clipart image of assorted craft materials.

Take & Make Craft

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

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

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

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

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Writing Workshop - Grades 3-5

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Workshop
Age Group:
Children

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

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

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

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Writing Workshop - Grades 3-5

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Workshop
Age Group:
Children

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

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

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

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

A group of children's hands are visible playing with Legos

LEGO Club (at Parks & Rec)

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Games and Recreation, STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
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.

Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games and Recreation, STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
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.

Writing Workshop - Grades 3-5

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Workshop
Age Group:
Children

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

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

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

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Writing Workshop - Grades 3-5

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

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

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

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

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

A gold medal with a chocolate bar engraved on the front. The background of the image is a bar of of chocolate.

Chocolate Olympics

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Food, Games and Recreation, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teens

Competition can be sweet! Join us for our Fourth Annual Chocolate Olympics (5th ever) to compete in a variety of chocolate based tasks, including a donut hole relay, Oreo stacking challenge, and blind chocolate taste test.

Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Food, Games and Recreation, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Competition can be sweet! Join us for our Fourth Annual Chocolate Olympics (5th ever) to compete in a variety of chocolate based tasks, including a donut hole relay, Oreo stacking challenge, and blind chocolate taste test.

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.

Nut Allergy

Tree nuts will be present in this program.

Wheat/Gluten Allergy

Gluten will be present in this program.