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Library Closed for Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Southbury Public Library, Off Site

Library Closed for Christmas

Closing
Branches:
Southbury Public Library, Off Site
Description:

Library Closed for Christmas

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Tunes & Tales (at Parks & Rec)

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Music, Storytimes, Ongoing Despite Flood Closure
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...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Music, Storytimes, Ongoing Despite Flood Closure
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.

Food Explorers Baking: Cannoli Cupcakes and Hot Chocolate Mousse Pies

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Food, Cooking Classes, Ongoing Despite Flood Closure
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join Food Explorers for a holiday baking extravaganza! You’ll be making two new recipes, Cannoli Cupcakes and Hot Chocolate Mousse Pies! You’ll be making everything ...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Food, Cooking Classes, Ongoing Despite Flood Closure
Required
Event Details:

Join Food Explorers for a holiday baking extravaganza!

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.

Wheat/Gluten Allergy

Gluten will be present in this program.

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Teen Baking: Apple Pie Cupcakes & Tiramisu Pies

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Food, Cooking Classes
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join Food Explorers for a holiday baking extravaganza! You’ll be making two new recipes, Apple Pie Cupcakes & Tiramisu Pies! You’ll be making everything from scratch: from the ...

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

Join Food Explorers for a holiday baking extravaganza! You’ll be making two new recipes, Apple Pie Cupcakes & Tiramisu Pies!

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.

Wheat/Gluten Allergy

Gluten will be present in this program.

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Drop-In Storytime (at Parks & Rec)

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytimes, Ongoing Despite Flood Closure
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join Jen at Southbury Parks & Rec for an all-ages storytime! We'll share books, rhymes, and songs and a craft will be available to take home.  All ages are welcome.&nbs...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes, Ongoing Despite Flood Closure
Event Details:

Join Jen at Southbury Parks & Rec for an all-ages storytime! We'll share books, rhymes, and songs and a craft will be available to take home. 

All ages are welcome. No registration is required.

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.

Library Closed for New Year's Day

All Day
Southbury Public Library, Off Site

Library Closed for New Year's Day

Closing
Branches:
Southbury Public Library, Off Site
Description:

Library Closed for New Year's Day

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Tunes & Tales (at Parks & Rec)

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Off Site
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...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
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.

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Drop-In Storytime (at Parks & Rec)

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join Jen at Southbury Parks & Rec for an all-ages storytime! We'll share books, rhymes, and songs and a craft will be available to take home. All ages are welcome. No...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Join Jen at Southbury Parks & Rec for an all-ages storytime! We'll share books, rhymes, and songs and a craft will be available to take home. 

All ages are welcome. No registration is required.

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.

“But It’s a Great Story” Debunking American Legends

ZOOM - “But It’s a Great Story” Debunking American Legends

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Online at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Lectures, Ongoing Despite Flood Closure
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This lecture, presented by accomplished historian and storyteller Valerie Gugala, will delve into some widely popular American legends that have been passed down through generation...

Required
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures, Ongoing Despite Flood Closure
Required
Event Details:

This lecture, presented by accomplished historian and storyteller Valerie Gugala, will delve into some widely popular American legends that have been passed down through generations, exploring the truth behind these tales.

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.

Beaverland: How One Weird Rodent Made America

Nonfiction Book Club

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Please Note: Because our building is closed, we will be meeting at Parks & Recreation, 561 Main Street South.This month we'll be discussing Beaverland: How One Weird Roden...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Event Details:

Please Note: Because our building is closed, we will be meeting at Parks & Recreation, 561 Main Street South.

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 (at Parks & Rec)

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Off Site
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...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
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.

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Drop-In Storytime (at Parks & Rec)

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join Jen at Southbury Parks & Rec for an all-ages storytime! We'll share books, rhymes, and songs and a craft will be available to take home. All ages are welcome. No...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Join Jen at Southbury Parks & Rec for an all-ages storytime! We'll share books, rhymes, and songs and a craft will be available to take home. 

All ages are welcome. No registration is required.

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.

Heirs and Graces (A Royal Spyness Mystery) by Rhys Bowen

Mystery Book Club

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Please Note: Because our building is closed, we will be meeting at Parks & Recreation, 561 Main Street South.This month we'll be discussing Heirs and Graces (A Royal Spyne...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Event Details:

Please Note: Because our building is closed, we will be meeting at Parks & Recreation, 561 Main Street South.

This month we'll be discussing Heirs and Graces (A Royal Spyness Mystery) by Rhys Bowen.

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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Babies & Books Storytime

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Babies & Books is a lapsit storytime for children 6 to 24 months and their parents/caregivers. Listen to short stories and songs. Please note: this event has moved locatio...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
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.

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Food Explorers: Peaches & Cream Whoopie Pies

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Food, Cooking Classes, Ongoing Despite Flood Closure
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join Food Explorers for another delicious dessert program! You’ll be making Peaches & Cream Whoopie Pies. This recipe is nut free but will contain dairy, eggs and gluten.Please...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Food, Cooking Classes, Ongoing Despite Flood Closure
Required
Event Details:

Join Food Explorers for another delicious dessert program! You’ll be making Peaches & Cream Whoopie Pies. This recipe is nut free but will contain dairy, eggs and gluten.

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.

Egg Allergy

Eggs will be present in this program.

Wheat/Gluten Allergy

Gluten will be present in this program.

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

Teen Crochet & Knitting Club

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Ongoing Despite Flood Closure
Age Group:
Teens
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...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Ongoing Despite Flood Closure
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.

Pet Presentations with Furry Scaly Friends

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join Furry Scaly Friends on a critter learning adventure!  Many animals such as ferrets, guinea pigs, rabbits, hedgehogs, turtles, snakes and more will be present for the even...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Workshop
Required
Event Details:

Join Furry Scaly Friends on a critter learning adventure!  Many animals such as ferrets, guinea pigs, rabbits, hedgehogs, turtles, snakes and more will be present for the 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.

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.

Animal Meet & Greet with Furry Scaly Friends

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join Furry Scaly Friends for an interactive animal event!  Critters such as ferrets, guinea pigs, rabbits, hedgehogs, turtles, snakes, prairie dogs and more will be present, a...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Workshop
Required
Event Details:

Join Furry Scaly Friends for an interactive animal event!

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.

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Tunes & Tales (at Parks & Rec)

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Off Site
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...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
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.

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ZOOM- With a Song in My Heart: A History of Singing in the Movies

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Online at Southbury Public Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

From the moment movies learned to talk, they learned to sing. Audiences back in 1927 were electrified when they heard Al Jolson belting out the top tunes of the day in THE JAZZ SIN...

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

From the moment movies learned to talk, they learned to sing.

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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LEGO Club (at Parks & Rec)

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Games and Recreation, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join Michelle and Jen 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.Please note: this e...

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

Join Michelle and Jen 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.

Library Closed for Martin Luther King Day

All Day
Southbury Public Library, Off Site

Library Closed for Martin Luther King Day

Closing
Branches:
Southbury Public Library, Off Site
Description:

Library Closed for Martin Luther King Day

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Babies & Books Storytime

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Babies & Books is a lapsit storytime for children 6 to 24 months and their parents/caregivers. Listen to short stories and songs. Please note: this event has moved locatio...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
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.

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Toddler Time Storytime (at Parks & Rec)

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Parents and caregivers are invited to join their toddlers ages 2 and 3 for a 30 minutes of theme based stories and songs. Please note: this event has moved locations to b...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Event Details:

Parents and caregivers are invited to join their toddlers ages 2 and 3 for a 30 minutes of theme based 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.