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Name: StoryWalk - Fall 2023
Start: 2023-09-20
End: 2023-10-31
Location: Southbury Public Library

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Time	Sun (10/22)	Mon (10/23)	Tue (10/24)	Wed (10/25)	Thu (10/26)	Fri (10/27)	Sat (10/28)
All Day	This event is in the "All Ages" group. StoryWalk - Fall 2023 All Day 9/20 - 10/31 All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Southbury Public Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes Event Details: _{WHAT IS A STORYWALK?} A StoryWalk is a movement and literacy boosting project that places an illustrated children’s book, taken apart and displayed page by page, along a walking route. 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 "Children" group. Open House Make or Take Craft All Day Children This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Make or Take Craft. Make it here or bring home everything you'll need to make a fun and exciting thematic paper craft. Appropriate for all ages.
10 am		This event is in the "Children" group. Drop-In Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Children This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Southbury Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join us every Monday morning in the Storytime room for drop-in storytimes at 10am and 11am. We'll share books, rhymes, and songs and end with a simple paper craft. 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.	This event is in the "Children" group. Babies & Books Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Children Required This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Southbury Public Library Room: Storytime Room 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.	This event is in the "Children" group. Toddler Time Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Children Required This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Southbury Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Required Event Details: Toddler Time is for children ages 2 & 3 years and their parents/caregivers. Listen to stories and complete a small craft. 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.	This event is in the "Children" group. Stories & More Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Children Required This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Southbury Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Required Event Details: Stories & Crafts is for children ages 4 & 5 able to sit and pay attention independently. Join us to listen to stories and complete a craft or activity. 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. "Ben's Trumpet" Creating Musical Readers with the Waterbury Symphony Orchestra 10:30am - 11:30am Children Required This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Southbury Public Library Room: Kingsley Room A/B Age Group: Children Program Type: Music, Performances, Storytimes Required Event Details: We are pleased to host members of the Waterbury Symphony Orchestra as they perform a read aloud and musical performance of the Caldecott Honor book Ben’s Trumpet by Rachel Isadora. 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.
11 am		This event is in the "Children" group. Drop-In Storytime 11:00am - 11:30am Children This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Southbury Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join us every Monday morning in the Storytime room for drop-in storytimes at 10am and 11am. We'll share books, rhymes, and songs and end with a simple paper craft. 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.
12 pm			This event is in the "All Ages" group. Technology Help with James Chapin 12:00pm - 1:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Southbury Public Library Room: Reference Area Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Technology Help Event Details: Come by on Tuesdays and Thursdays for Technology Help with local tech expert James Chapin. 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 "All Ages" group. Technology Help with James Chapin 12:00pm - 1:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Southbury Public Library Room: Reference Area Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Technology Help Event Details: Come by on Tuesdays and Thursdays for Technology Help with local tech expert James Chapin. 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.
1 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group. Wednesday at the Movies- About My Father 1:00pm - 3:00pm Adults Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Southbury Public Library Room: Kingsley Room A/B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Movies Required 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. Event Details: About My Father (2023) Rated PG-13. 1 hour and 30 minutes. CC Cast: Sebastian Maniscalco, Robert De Niro, Leslie Bibb 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. Cancelled Scary Poems and Stories 1:00pm - 3:00pm Adults Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Southbury Public Library Room: Kingsley Room A/B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Lectures Event Details: To celebrate the spooky season, the Southbury Library invites you to an afternoon of scary poems and stories. Come bring your spookiest poems and stories to share. 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.
2 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. Adult Coloring Club 2:00pm - 3:30pm Adults Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Southbury Public Library Room: Brown Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Coloring Club Join us for a relaxing hour of therapeutic coloring in the Kingsley Room. We provide the supplies, you provide the creativity! Event Details: 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. Low Vision Presentation 2:00pm - 3:30pm Adults Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Southbury Public Library Room: Kingsley Room A/B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Lectures Required Event Details: Join Mark Beninson of Lion’s Low Vision Center as he discusses resources available to those that are blind or low vision. Learn more about insurance coverage as well as how the Lion’s Low Vision Centers support affected individuals. 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. IN PERSON- Sleep Tips 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Southbury Public Library Room: Kingsley Room A/B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Lectures Required Event Details: This program will be delivered via Zoom and will be streamed to our Kingsley Room. If you want to watch the program from home, register here. This event is in the "Adults" group. ZOOM- Sleep Tips 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Southbury Public Library Room: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Lectures Required Event Details: This program will also be streamed to our Kingsley Room. Register here if you want to watch it at the library. Disclaimer(s) 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 "Adults" group. IN PERSON- From Mickey Mouse to Star Wars and Beyond: How the Walt Disney Company Conquered the Entertainment Universe 2:00pm - 3:30pm Adults Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Southbury Public Library Room: Kingsley Room A/B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Lectures 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. ZOOM- From Mickey Mouse to Star Wars and Beyond: How the Walt Disney Company Conquered the Entertainment Universe 2:00pm - 3:30pm Adults Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Southbury Public Library Room: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Lectures 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 "Children" group. Design Your Own Witch Craft 2:00pm - 3:00pm Children Required This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Southbury Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Event Details: Join Miss Katie to design your very own witch for Halloween! This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Southbury Public Library. 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. Grades 1-4 Interlibrary Rubik's Cube Competition 2:00pm - 3:00pm Children Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Children Program Type: Games and Recreation Required Event Details: Join us for an Interlibrary Rubik's Cube Competition with our friends at the Woodbury Public Library! There will be four events: 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. Grades 5-8 Interlibrary Rubik's Cube Competition 2:00pm - 3:00pm Children, Teens Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Games and Recreation Required Event Details: Join us for an Interlibrary Rubik's Cube Competition with our friends at the Woodbury Public Library! There will be four events: 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 "Teens" group. Grades 9-12 Interlibrary Rubik's Cube Competition 2:00pm - 3:00pm Teens Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games and Recreation Required Event Details: Join us for an Interlibrary Rubik's Cube Competition with our friends at the Woodbury Public Library! There will be four events: 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.
3 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group. Lu Burke Literary Presents: Tracey O'Shaughnessy 3:30pm - 4:30pm Adults Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Southbury Public Library Room: Kingsley Room A/B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Lectures Required Event Details: Join us for the latest installment of our Lu Burke Lecture Series with Nationally award winning columnist Tracey O'Shaughnessy. 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.
4 pm		This event is in the "Children" group. Let's Draw Monsters! with cartoonist Rick Stromoski 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children Required This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Southbury Public Library Room: Brown Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop Required Event Details: Award-winning cartoonist Rick Stromoski will show you how to draw creatures, goblins, ghosts, and all things Halloween-y! 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. Fundamentals of Cubing Practice 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children, Teens This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Southbury Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Games and Recreation Event Details: As preparation for our Saturday, October 28 Interlibrary Rubik's Cube Competition at the Woodbury Public Library, join us to
5 pm			This event is in the "Children" group. ARTuesday - Ages 3-6 5:00pm - 6:00pm Children This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Southbury Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Do you love art? Join us between 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm in the Storytime room for a playful, messy, and expressive art experience where there is no right or wrong. Come play and experiment with a variety of art mediums and themes. 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.
6 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled Halloween Trivia 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Southbury Public Library Room: Kingsley Room B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Lectures Event Details: Think you know Halloween trivia? Join in on the fun with some spooky trivia that’s sure to make your hair stand straight up! Come as an individual, come as a duo, even come as a team! This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Advisory Board 6:00pm - 7:00pm Teens Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Southbury Public Library Room: Tutor Corner Age Group: Teens Program Type: TAB Meeting Required Event Details: This is our regular monthly Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Meeting for current members. Currently, membership is full. 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. Tuesday Night Fiction Book Club 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Southbury Public Library Room: Brown Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Required Tuesday Night Fiction Book Club With no registration required, new members are always welcome to the Tuesday Night Fiction Book Club. Copies of this month’s book are available at the Circulation Desk. Event Details: This month we'll be discussing Sea of Tranquility: A Novel by Emily St. John Mandel. 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.		This event is in the "Adults" group. Evening at the Movies- The Pope's Exorcist 6:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Southbury Public Library Room: Kingsley Room A/B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Movies Required Event Details: Our evening movie screenings are on two evenings of each month at 6pm, excluding December. These screenings are free and open to the public. Closed captions are available unless otherwise noted. 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 "Teens" group. Pom-Pom Bats 6:30pm - 7:30pm Teens Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Southbury Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Event Details: Join staff member Katie to make Pom-Pom bats! More cute than spooky, these round, fuzzy creatures are easy and fun to make. Registration is required; space is limited. 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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