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First Chapter Fridays Online

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Children
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes, Book Clubs
Event Details:
Join us Fridays at 4:00 pm on the Southbury Library Youth Services Facebook page for First Chapter Friday. Miss Heather will share the first chapter of fiction books. We'll be exploring some of our favorite classics as well as the...

Open House Take & Make Craft

All Day
Children
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 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. Glue and cra...

Friends of the Library Donation Day

10:00am - 3:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Back of Library, Basement Entrance
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Friends' Event
Event Details:
The Friends of the Southbury Public Library will be accepting books of all kinds, CDs, DVDs, vinyl records, books on CD, and all other media from 9:30am-3:00pm. Please bring donations around to the back of the library and to the basement rear en...

Teen DIY To-Go: Bird Bookmarks

All Day
Teens
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Upstairs
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
This is the first day that our craft kits will be available to make a Felt Bird Bookmark! They will be available in the Teen Department on the second floor on top of the Teen Nonfiction bookshelves while supplies last. You can choose between two...

Drop-In Storytime Online

10:30am - 11:00am
Children
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes

Drop-In Storytime

Drop In Stories are offered every Monday morning at 10:30 am year round. All ages are welcome and there is no registration required. Stories are shared, and then the children are invited to do a simple craft and pick out books to take home.

Event Details:
Join us every Monday morning online via Southbury Library Youth Services Facebook Live for a drop-in storytime. We'll share books, rhymes, and songs and end with a simple paper craft. Craft materials are available to be picked up in the library ...

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.

Mystery Book Club

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:
This month we'll be discussing Cuckoo's Calling by Robert Galbraith. There will be copies available at the circulation desk.  Like all Southbury Public Library programs, this presentation is free to attend and open to anyone regardl...

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.

Our Favorite Books Online

12:00pm - 12:30pm
Children
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes, Book Clubs
Event Details:
Join us Tuesdays at noon on the Southbury Library Youth Services Facebook page for Our Favorite Books. Miss Heather will share some of our favorite picture books. Catch us live or watch it later.  This program is suit...

Nonfiction Book Club

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:
We will be discussing "The Monk of Mokha" by Dave Eggers for our May meeting. This meeting will be taking place on Zoom. Physical copies will be available on a first-come-first-serve basis. If you are not comfortable coming int...

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.

Storytime with Katie Online

10:30am - 11:00am
Children
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:
Join us online on the Southbury Library Youth Services Facebook page for a special virtual storytime and craft.  Miss Katie will share stories, rhymes and songs. Crafts can be picked up after storytime in library on the first...

Central and Eastern Europe - How Shifting Boundaries Have Affected the Search for Your Ancestors

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures
Registration Required
Event Details:
Central/Eastern Europe has seen an ever-changing set of borders, with countries growing larger and smaller, disappearing, and then reappearing - often with a change in names.  It is important to know the situation in your ancestor's homeland at ...

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.

Food Explorers: Cheesy Broccoli Orzo

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join Katie, Registered Dietitian from Food Explorers, to make Cheesy Broccoli Orzo for dinner! You’ll need the following ingredients: 1 onion, olive oil, 1 head broccoli, cheddar cheese, orzo, chicken or vegetable broth (~3 cu...

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

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Adults
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. ...

Baseball In The American Culture, Literature, Song, Movies, The Stage, Radio And TV

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures
Registration Required
Event Details:
From Abbott and Costello to Moneyball, baseball has been an integral part of American culture since the end of the Civil War. Even though baseball is not as popular as it once was, it’s influence can be found in surprising places. Join us for this fu...

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.

Food Explorers Online: Southwest Taquitos

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:
Food Explorers is back! Let's make dinner together! Join Katie, Registered Dietitian from Food Explorers to make Southwest Taquitos! You'll be using egg roll wrappers stuffed with filling and then baked to achieve a golden brown, crispy taquito.&n...

Disclaimer(s)

Dairy Allergy

Dairy will be present in this program.

Egg Allergy

Eggs will be present in this program.

Wheat/Gluten Allergy

Gluten will be present in this program.

First Chapter Fridays Online

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Children
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes, Book Clubs
Event Details:
Join us Fridays at 4:00 pm on the Southbury Library Youth Services Facebook page for First Chapter Friday. Miss Heather will share the first chapter of fiction books. We'll be exploring some of our favorite classics as well as the...

Open House Take & Make Craft

All Day
Children
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 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. Glue and cra...

Drop-In Storytime Online

10:30am - 11:00am
Children
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes

Drop-In Storytime

Drop In Stories are offered every Monday morning at 10:30 am year round. All ages are welcome and there is no registration required. Stories are shared, and then the children are invited to do a simple craft and pick out books to take home.

Event Details:
Join us every Monday morning online via Southbury Library Youth Services Facebook Live for a drop-in storytime. We'll share books, rhymes, and songs and end with a simple paper craft. Craft materials are available to be picked up in the library ...

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.

STEAMonday Online: May Chromatography Flowers

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Children
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:
Join us for an afternoon of STEAM fun. This month we're exploring chromatography while making a beautiful May flowers craft. What you'll need:   white coffee filters green pipe cleaners washable markers (or water soluble) ...

Our Favorite Books Online

12:00pm - 12:30pm
Children
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes, Book Clubs
Event Details:
Join us Tuesdays at noon on the Southbury Library Youth Services Facebook page for Our Favorite Books. Miss Heather will share some of our favorite picture books. Catch us live or watch it later.  This program is suit...

Storytime with Katie Online

10:30am - 11:00am
Children
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:
Join us online on the Southbury Library Youth Services Facebook page for a special virtual storytime and craft.  Miss Katie will share stories, rhymes and songs. Crafts can be picked up after storytime in library on the first...

Minecraft Inspired Bee Box Craft Online

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:
Spring has sprung - let's get crafty! Join us on Zoom for bee themed stories as we make Minecraft Inspired Bee Boxes together. Everything you'll need to participate will be provided*. Pick up your craft packet anytime after Friday, May 14&n...

First Chapter Fridays Online

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Children
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes, Book Clubs
Event Details:
Join us Fridays at 4:00 pm on the Southbury Library Youth Services Facebook page for First Chapter Friday. Miss Heather will share the first chapter of fiction books. We'll be exploring some of our favorite classics as well as the...

Open House Take & Make Craft

All Day
Children
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 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. Glue and cra...