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The Borscht Belt: the Comic Legacy of the Jewish Alps

IN PERSON- The Borscht Belt: The Comic Legacy of the Jewish Alps

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Kingsley Room A/B at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This program will be delivered via Zoom and will be streamed to our Kingsley Room. If you want to watch the program from home, register here. The Jewish Catskill resorts of...

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

The Borscht Belt: the Comic Legacy of the Jewish Alps

ZOOM- The Borscht Belt: The Comic Legacy of the Jewish Alps

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Online at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This program will also be streamed to our Kingsley Room. Register here if you want to watch it at the library. The Jewish Catskill resorts of the 20th Century were a s...

Required
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures
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.

Clipart image of assorted craft materials.

Make or Take Craft

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

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

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

Stop by the Youth Services department on Saturdays for our Open House 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.

Write it, Polish it, Publish It- A Writing Group

Write it, Polish it, Publish It- A Writing Group- Session 7

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Brown Room at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Session 7- Writing and Polishing Continue your writing journey with us.  For the first two hours we will work on on writing.  For the second half we will start polishi...

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

Session 7- Writing and Polishing

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.

Mother's Day Fairy Gardens with the Southbury Garden Club

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Kingsley Room B at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join the Southbury Garden Club to create Mother's Day fairy gardens! This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Southbury Public Library.

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

Join the Southbury Garden Club to create Mother's Day fairy gardens!

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.

Gizmo

Gizmo's Pawesome Guide to Mental Health Read Along & Activity

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Storytime Room at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Gizmo is a Connecticut-based emotional support dog, who is a K-9 First Responder and has become the mascot for CT’s suicide prevention program “1 Word, 1 Voice, 1 Life…Be the One t...

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

Gizmo is a Connecticut-based emotional support dog, who is a K-9 First Responder and has become the mascot for CT’s suicide prevention program “1 Word, 1 Voice, 1 Life…Be the One to Start the Conversation.” The Gizmo program is a supportive, data-

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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Mystery Book Club

Monday, May 13, 2024 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.

Event Details:

This month we'll be discussing A Line to Kill: A Novel by Anthony Horowitz. Print copies are available at the Circulation Desk. Like all Southbury Public Library programs, ...

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

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.

Event Details:

This month we'll be discussing A Line to Kill: A Novel by Anthony Horowitz. 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.

Technology Help with James Chapin

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Reference Area at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Help
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Come by on Tuesdays and Thursdays for Technology Help with local tech expert James Chapin.  No registration is required and people are helped first come first served. 

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

Come by on Tuesdays and Thursdays for Technology Help with local tech expert James Chapin.  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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IN PERSON- From Queen Victoria to the Modern Royals: A History of Royal Weddings

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Kingsley Room A/B at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This program will be delivered via Zoom and will be streamed to our Kingsley Room. If you want to watch the program from home, register here. Royal weddings have always hel...

Required
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Kingsley Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures
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 a crown and the British Flag

ZOOM- From Queen Victoria to the Modern Royals: A History of Royal Weddings

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Online at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This program will also be streamed to our Kingsley Room. Register here if you want to watch it at the library. Royal weddings have always held a special place in the h...

Required
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures
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.

Cover Art for "Freud's Last Session"

Wednesday at the Movies- Freud's Last Session

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 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...

Event Details:

Freud's Last Session (2023) Rated PG-13. 1 hour and 48 minutes. CC Cast: Anthony Hopkins, Matthew Goode, Liv Lisa Fries Freud invites iconic author C.S. Lewis to deba...

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

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.

Event Details:

Freud's Last Session (2023)

Rated PG-13. 1 hour and 48 minutes. CC

Cast: Anthony Hopkins, Matthew Goode, Liv Lisa Fries

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, May 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Storytimes
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...

Cancelled
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
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.

Technology Help with James Chapin

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Reference Area at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Help
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Come by on Tuesdays and Thursdays for Technology Help with local tech expert James Chapin.  No registration is required and people are helped first come first served. 

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

Come by on Tuesdays and Thursdays for Technology Help with local tech expert James Chapin.  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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Friends of the Library Half Price Book Sale

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 8:00pm
Lower Level at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Friends' Event, Book Sale
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Stop by the Friends Half Price Sale! Cash, credit cards, and checks accepted. Proceeds of the sale go to the Friends of the Southbury Public Library, who generously sponsor a...

Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Lower Level
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Friends' Event, Book Sale
Event Details:

Stop by the Friends Half Price Sale!

Cash, credit cards, and checks accepted.

An image of many books in the library's sale

Friends of the Library Half Price Book Sale

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 9:30am - 5:00pm
Lower Level at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Friends' Event, Book Sale
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Stop by the Friends Half Price Sale! Cash, credit cards, and checks accepted. Proceeds of the sale go to the Friends of the Southbury Public Library, who generously sponsor a...

Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Lower Level
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Friends' Event, Book Sale
Event Details:

Stop by the Friends Half Price Sale!

Cash, credit cards, and checks accepted.

Cover Art for "Komi Can't Communicate" Volume 1

Adult Graphic Novel Club

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Kingsley Room B at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

 This month we'll be discussing Komi Can't Communicate Volume 1 by Tomohito Oda. Print copies are available at the Circulation Desk. Joshua Halsband teaches English composi...

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

 This month we'll be discussing Komi Can't Communicate Volume 1 by Tomohito Oda. 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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IN PERSON- Lincoln's Air Force

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Kingsley Room A/B at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This program will be delivered via Zoom and will be streamed to our Kingsley Room. If you want to watch the program from home, register here. 1861-1863 marked the United St...

Required
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Kingsley Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures
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 civil war hot air balloons

ZOOM- Lincoln's Air Force

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Online at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This program will also be streamed to our Kingsley Room. Register here if you want to watch it at the library. 1861-1863 marked the United States Army's first sojourn ...

Required
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures
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.

Clipart image of assorted craft materials.

Make or Take Craft

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

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

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

Stop by the Youth Services department on Saturdays for our Open House 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.

Southbury Public Library's Spring Open House

Spring Open House

All Day
Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Lectures, Music, Performances
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join us Saturday, May 18, for music, crafts, food trucks, and a variety of events for all ages at our second annual Spring Open House! Celebrate the season at your local library! S...

Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lectures, Music, Performances
Event Details:

Join us Saturday, May 18, for music, crafts, food trucks, and a variety of events for all ages at our second annual Spring Open House! Celebrate the season at your local library!

An image of many books in the library's sale

Friends of the Library Half Price Book Sale

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 9:30am - 3:30pm
Lower Level at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Friends' Event, Book Sale
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Stop by the Friends Half Price Sale! Cash, credit cards, and checks accepted. Proceeds of the sale go to the Friends of the Southbury Public Library, who generously sponsor a...

Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Lower Level
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Friends' Event, Book Sale
Event Details:

Stop by the Friends Half Price Sale!

Cash, credit cards, and checks accepted.

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Spring Family Storytime

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytime Room at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Spring Open House
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Celebrate our Spring Open House with a special family storytime!  We will share some stories and songs together. Parents and older siblings are encouraged to join in for this ...

Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes, Spring Open House
Event Details:

Celebrate our Spring Open House with a special family storytime!  We will share some stories and songs together. Parents and older siblings are encouraged to join in for this family event. All ages welcome. 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.

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Best Songs of the 20th Century with Brian Gillie

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Kingsley Room A/B at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

*This program is part of our Spring Open House Event Join us as Brian Gillie sings and plays piano with a hearty dose of sensitivity, rhythm and mischief. Brian’s repertoire, fr...

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

*This program is part of our Spring Open House Event

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

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Brown Room at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Spring Open House, Games and Recreation
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults
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...

Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Brown Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Spring Open House, 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.