We remain closed until further notice.

While our building is closed, please join us for virtual and off site events.

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Babies & Books Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Children
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes, Ongoing Despite Flood Closure
Registration 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.

Teen Advisory Board

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: TAB Meeting, Ongoing Despite Flood Closure
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.

Tuesday Night Fiction Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Ongoing Despite Flood Closure
Registration 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.

Toddler Time Storytime (at Parks & Rec)

10:30am - 11:00am
Children
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes, Ongoing Despite Flood Closure
Registration 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.

Library Closed for Thanksgiving

All Day 11/28 - 11/29
Closing
Branches:
Southbury Public Library, Off Site
Description:

Library Closed for Thanksgiving

Drop-In Storytime (at Parks & Rec)

10:30am - 11:00am
Children
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.

Toddler Time Storytime (at Parks & Rec) - Rescheduled

10:30am - 11:00am
Children
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes, Ongoing Despite Flood Closure
Registration 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.

Tunes & Tales (at Parks & Rec)

10:30am - 11:00am
Children
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.

Teen DIY Gifts: Felt PBJ Keychains

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make cute felt PB&J pairs and turn them into keychains! These easy-to-make gifts require simple sewing we’ll show you how to do, and you’ll leave with handouts for how to recreate them at home.

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.

Main Street Ballet Presents Storybook Nutcracker: An Interactive Event

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Performances
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Main Street Ballet is back to kick off the holiday season with an interactive event. Learn the story of the classic ballet "The Nutcracker" and try your hand at 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.

Drop-In Storytime (at Parks & Rec)

10:30am - 11:00am
Children
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.

Mystery Book Club

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Kingsley Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Ongoing Despite Flood Closure
Registration Required
Event Details:

This month we'll be discussing A Red Herring Without Mustard: A Flavia de Luce Novel by Alan Bradley. 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.

Zoom - Tips For Increasing Happiness: Raising Your Happiness Setpoint

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures, Ongoing Despite Flood Closure
Registration Required
Event Details:

Did you know that researchers have found that every person has an individual baseline of happiness, and that this baseline of happiness can be raised?

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.

Teen DIY Gifts: Felt Sun & Moon Keychains

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make cute felt sun & moon pairs and turn them into keychains! These easy-to-make gifts require simple sewing we’ll show you how to do, and you’ll leave with handouts for how to recreate them at home.

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.

Nonfiction Book Club

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Brown Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Ongoing Despite Flood Closure
Registration Required
Event Details:

This month we'll be discussing These Precious Days: Essays by Ann Patchett. 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.

Twins: Science, Myths, and Mystique

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures, Ongoing Despite Flood Closure
Registration Required
Event Details:

Please note: because our building is closed, we will be meeting in the Multi-Purpose Room 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.

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.

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.

Tunes & Tales (at Parks & Rec)

10:30am - 11:00am
Children
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.

ZOOM- The Holidays Unwrapped

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures, Ongoing Despite Flood Closure
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.

ZOOM- Snowy Scapes & Celebrations: The Artist’s Holiday

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Southbury Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures, Ongoing Despite Flood Closure
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.

Holiday Flower Arranging with the Southbury Garden Club

11:30am - 1:00pm
Children
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Ongoing Despite Flood Closure
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the Southbury Garden Club to create holiday flower arrangements!

Please note: this event has moved locations to be at the Southbury Senior Center Building at 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.

Berkshire Jazz Orchestra Holiday Concert

1:00pm - 2:15pm
Adults
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music, Ongoing Despite Flood Closure
Registration Required
Event Details:

Please note: this event has moved locations to be at the United Church of Christ Southbury at 283 Main Street North!

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.

Drop-In Storytime (at Parks & Rec)

10:30am - 11:00am
Children
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.

Teen Crochet & Knitting Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Ongoing Despite Flood Closure
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.