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Tuesday Night Fiction Book Club

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

This month we'll be discussing Counting Miracles: A Novel by Nicholas Sparks. Print copies are available at our 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.

Take or Make Craft

All Day
Children
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Upstairs
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends
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.

Family Holiday Trivia Afternoon

2:00pm–3:00pm
All Ages, Children, Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Brown Room
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games and Recreation, Evenings & Weekends
Registration Required
Event Details:
Come one, come all, let's celebrate!  It's the holidays and time for some Family Holiday Trivia.  From holiday carols, to Christmas & Hanukkah traditions, food and drink, 'tis the season for snow, smiles and a fun trivia competitio

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.

Take or Make Craft

All Day
Children
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Upstairs
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends
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.

Teen Advisory Board

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Tutor Corner
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Evenings & Weekends, TAB Meeting
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is our regular monthly Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Meeting for current members.

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.

I Spy Bear Hunt

All Day 1/2–1/31
Children
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Upstairs
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games and Recreation, Evenings & Weekends
Event Details:

The bears have escaped from the books! Can you find all the bear characters from children's literature? It's time for an I Spy Bear Hunt.

Take or Make Craft

All Day
Children
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Upstairs
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends
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.

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. 

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.

Teen Crochet Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Brown Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends
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.

Evening at the Movies- Materialists

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
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.

Materialists (2025)

Rated R. 1 hour and 56 minutes. CC

Cast:  Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, and Pedro Pascal

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.

Take or Make Craft

All Day
Children
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Upstairs
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends
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.

Makerspace Morning

10:00am–11:30pm
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Brown Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Jen to explore, think, and create in our mobile makerspace! Choose from a wide range of materials to create something new and unique, or complete a craft project using provided 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.

Native Plant Seed Sowing

1:00pm–2:30pm
All Ages, Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Kingsley Room A/B
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Evenings & Weekends, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Southbury Land Trust in a free Native Plant Winter Seed Sowing workshop. We will explore the importance of native plants in our landscapes, and learn more about the fabulous native plant varieties available. 

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.

Take or Make Craft

All Day
Children
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Upstairs
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends
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.

Tiny Art Show: Drop-In Painting (Adults)

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Brown Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends
Event Details:

Work on a painting for our 2026 Tiny Art Show in a supportive group environment! All supplies provided. Please wear clothing you don’t mind getting dirty.

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.

Tiny Art Show: Drop-In Painting (Children)

1:00pm–2:00pm
All Ages, Children, Teens
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Brown Room
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends
Event Details:

Work on a painting for our 2026 Tiny Art Show in a supportive group environment! All supplies provided. Please wear clothing you don’t mind getting dirty.

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.

Tiny Art Show: Drop-In Painting (Grades 6-12)

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Brown Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends
Event Details:

Work on a painting for our 2026 Tiny Art Show in a supportive group environment! All supplies provided. Please wear clothing you don’t mind getting dirty.

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.

Teen Crochet Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Brown Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends
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.

Evening at the Movies- The Accountant 2

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
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.

The Accountant 2 (2025)

Rated R. 2 hours and 12 minutes. CC

Cast:  Ben Affleck, Jon Bernthal and Cynthia Addai-Robinson

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 Trivia Night

6:30pm–8:00pm
Children, Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Kingsley Room A/B
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Games and Recreation, Evenings & Weekends
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for another Family Trivia night! Work together as a family team to answer our trivia questions! We'll have a variety of topics, including kid-centric knowledge, general information, and questions aimed at parents, too.

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.

Take or Make Craft

All Day
Children
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Upstairs
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends
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.

The American Revolution- Southbury at War

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Kingsley Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Evenings & Weekends, Lectures
Registration Required
Event Details:
250 years ago, the Revolutionary War was fought on home ground. Major military operations were conducted within marching distance of our town.

Take or Make Craft

All Day
Children
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Upstairs
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends
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.

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. 

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.