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Name: Make or Take Craft
Start: 2024-08-12
End: 2024-08-12
Location: Southbury Public Library

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All Day	Closing Library Closed (Summer Hours) All Day Branches: Southbury Public Library, Off Site Description: Library Closed (Summer Hours)	This event is in the "Children" group. 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, Summer Reading Event Details: Stop by the Youth Services department on Mondays in August for our 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. 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.					Closing Library Closed (Summer Hours) All Day Branches: Southbury Public Library, Off Site Description: Library Closed (Summer Hours)
12 am			This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Children" group. StoryWalk - Summer 2024 12:00am - 11:45pm All Ages, Children This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Southbury Public Library Age Group: All Ages, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes, Summer Reading 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 "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Children" group. StoryWalk - Summer 2024 12:00am - 11:45pm All Ages, Children This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Southbury Public Library Age Group: All Ages, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes, Summer Reading 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 "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Children" group. StoryWalk - Summer 2024 12:00am - 11:45pm All Ages, Children This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Southbury Public Library Age Group: All Ages, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes, Summer Reading 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 "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Children" group. StoryWalk - Summer 2024 12:00am - 11:45pm All Ages, Children This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Southbury Public Library Age Group: All Ages, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes, Summer Reading 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.
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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, Summer Reading 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 "Adults" group. Nonfiction Book Club 10:00am - 11:00am 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 Nonfiction Book Club With no registration required, new members are always welcome to the Nonfiction Book Club. Copies of this month’s book are available at the Circulation Desk. Event Details: This month we'll be discussing Wise Gals: The Spies Who Built the CIA and Changed the Future of Espionage by Nathalia Holt. 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 "Children" group. Cancelled Sensory-Friendly Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Children Required This event is in the "Children" group. Cancelled 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, Summer Reading Event Details: Join Katie for a special sensory-friendly storytime! All children age 3-6 are welcome to this program, which is structured with sensory accommodations. Siblings are welcome to attend. 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. Tunes & Tales 10:30am - 11:00am 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: Music, Storytimes, Summer Reading 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.	This event is in the "Children" group. Southbury Firehouse Pop-Up Family Storytime with Region 15 10:00am - 10:30am Children 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: Storytimes, Summer Reading Event Details: Join Miss Jen and our amazing school librarians from Region 15 for a summer pop-up storytime for the whole family! 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, Summer Reading 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. Tunes & Tales 11:15am - 11:45am 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: Music, Storytimes, Summer Reading 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.
12 pm		This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Children" group. StoryWalk - Summer 2024 12:00pm - 11:45pm All Ages, Children This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Southbury Public Library Age Group: All Ages, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes, Summer Reading 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.
1 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group. Wednesday at the Movies- Dr. Strangelove 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: Dr. Strangelove (1964) Rated PG. 1 hour and 35 minutes. CC Cast: Peter Sellers, George C. Scott, Sterling Hayden 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. Teen Dungeons & Dragons 1:00pm - 4:00pm 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: Storytime Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games and Recreation, Gaming, Summer Reading Required Event Details: Join us and Dungeon Master Ethan for a summer long Dungeons and Dragons campaign, open to experienced and new players alike! 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. Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
2 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group. Star Wars Crafts 2:00pm - 3:00pm 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: Brown Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Summer Reading Required Event Details: Join us for an assortment of crafts that come from a galaxy far, far away. We'll have perler bead patterns, lightsaber earrings, and more! Space is limited and registration is 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.			This event is in the "Adults" group. IN PERSON- A World of Dinosaurs 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 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- A World of Dinosaurs 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) 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.
3 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. Mystery Book Club 3:00pm - 4:00pm 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: Book Clubs Required Mystery Book Club With no registration required, new members are always welcome to the Mystery Book Club. Copies of this month’s book for are available at the Circulation Desk. Event Details: This month we'll be discussing The Long Call: A Detective Matthew Venn Novel by Ann Cleeves. 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 "Children" group. Kids Who Code 3:30pm - 4:30pm 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: STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading, Workshop Required Event Details: Kids Who Code is a 6 week computer science program series, where participants can build confidence and have fun! 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. LEGO Club 3:00pm - 4:00pm 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: Games and Recreation, STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading Required Event Details: Join Michelle 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. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Southbury 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. Cancelled Storytime at the Farmers' Market 3:30pm - 4:30pm Children Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes, Summer Reading Event Details: Stop by the Southbury Farmers' Market and visit the librarians from the Southbury Public Library. 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.
4 pm					This event is in the "Teens" group. Chocolate Olympics 4:00pm - 5:00pm 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: Kingsley Room A/B Age Group: Teens Program Type: Food, Games and Recreation, Summer Reading Required Event Details: Competition can be sweet! Join us for our Third Annual Chocolate Olympics to compete in a variety of chocolate based tasks, including a donut hole relay, Oreo stacking challenge, and blind chocolate taste test. 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. Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Nut Allergy Tree nuts will be present in this program. Wheat/Gluten Allergy Gluten will be present in this program.
5 pm			This event is in the "Children" group. ARTuesday 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, Summer Reading 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Family Giant Games Night 6:00pm - 7:30pm Children, Teens, Adults This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. 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: Upstairs Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults Program Type: Games and Recreation, Summer Reading Event Details: Join us for an evening of Giant Games! Families, drop in between 6 and 7:30pm to enjoy a variety of traditional, larger-than-life, board games. Games list: 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.

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