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Technology Help with James Chapin

10:30am–11:30am
All Ages, Adults
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. 

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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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mystery Book Club

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
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 Antique Hunter’s Guide to Murder by C.L. Miller. Print copies are available at the Circulation Desk.

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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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Photography Workshop

10:30am–11:30am
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Brown Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to explore the art of photography with our volunteer Sophia.

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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Arts & Crafts Club

1:00pm–2:00pm
All Ages, Adults
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Nonfiction Book Club

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
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 Evicted: Poverty & Profit in the American City by Matthew Desmond.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Kingsley Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale (2025)

Rated PG. 2 hours and 3 minutes. CC

Cast: Hugh Bonneville, Jim Carter, Michelle Dockery

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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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Albert Ruggiero Author Talk

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Kingsley Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures
Registration Required
Event Details:

Carol Ruggiero belonged to a writing group in Milford, CT for over twenty years. Upon her passing, her devoted husband Albert Ruggiero felt her writing deserved a bigger audience so he published a collection of her work in Pearls from Carol.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Kingsley Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Evenings & Weekends, Movies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Evening at the Movies

Our evening movie screenings are on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 6pm, excluding December. These screenings are free and open to the public. Closed captions are available unless otherwise noted.

*Rated R films are for ages 17 and up only, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.*

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Southbury Public Library.

One Battle After Another (2025)

Rated R. 2 hours and # minutes. CC

Cast:  Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, and Teyana Taylor

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Ashurst Academy of Irish Dance

1:00pm–1:45pm
All Ages, Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Kingsley Room A/B
Age Group: All Ages, Children
Program Type: Evenings & Weekends, Performances
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with us! The Southbury Public Library is thrilled to welcome back the Ashurst Academy of Irish Dance!  Watch the talented professionals demonstrate their moves and learn a few steps.

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.

All Ages

This program is for all ages, but children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Poetry Open Mic

3:30pm–4:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Kingsley Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Evenings & Weekends, Performances
Registration Required
Event Details:

Southbury poet laureate Claire Schreier Warner will host a Poetry Open Mic on Sunday, January 18th from 3:30 to 4:45. Each poet will have 5 minutes to share their work.

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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Technology Help with James Chapin

10:30am–11:30am
All Ages, Adults
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
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.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Family Giant Games Night

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Upstairs
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games and Recreation, Evenings & Weekends
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of Giant Games! Drop in between 6-7pm to enjoy a variety of traditional, larger than life, board games.

This event is perfect for families or a group of friends. 

Games list:

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Wednesday at the Movies- Cabrini

1:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Kingsley Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

Cabrini (2024)

Rated PG-13. 2 hours and 22 minutes. CC

Cast: Cristiana Dell'Anna, David Morse, John Lithgow

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Backyard Composting Made Simple

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Brown Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Evenings & Weekends, Lectures
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to learn more about composting! Explore the environmental benefits, how it helps the everyday garden, tips for composting and best methods for composting.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Jolly Beggars

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Kingsley Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Evenings & Weekends, Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Jolly Beggars are back again!

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with an afternoon of traditional Celtic music.

The Jolly Beggars are a five-piece ensemble who play everything from guitars and drums to spoons and whistles.

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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

WaTer You Drinking? A World Water Day Event

1:00pm–4:00pm
All Ages, Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Kingsley Room A/B
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Evenings & Weekends, Lectures
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the Pomperaug River Watershed Coalition and Sustainable Southbury for WaTer You Drinking?: A World Water Day 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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Technology Help with James Chapin

10:30am–11:30am
All Ages, Adults
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Coloring Club

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Brown Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Coloring Club

Join us for a relaxing hour of therapeutic coloring in the Kingsley Room. We provide the supplies, you provide the creativity!

Registration is requested.  This program is sponsored by library staff and donors.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Photography Workshop

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Brown Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to explore the art of basic photo editing with our volunteer Sophia. 

*Bring your own laptop and a photo or two to try to edit.

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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Arts & Crafts Club

1:00pm–2:00pm
All Ages, Adults
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.