Danbury Public Library
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Thursday March 28 3:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Homework Help
Teen volunteers will be available to help students in grades K-5 with their homework. Please let us know what grade you are in and what you need help with when you sign up, and bring your homework with you when you come for your appointment! Image URL: https://s3.a......More
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Thursday March 28 4:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Adult Chess Club
Adults of all skill levels are invited to participate in our weekly Adult Chess Club. Improve your game, learn new strategies, and compete against other chess players each week. William Mattison is an experienced chess player and he will be on hand to teach basic beginn......More
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Thursday March 28 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
All About Hedgehogs!
Spring is here and the hedgehogs are out to play! In this program, children will learn more about hedgehogs out in the wild and as pets. In addition, they will make their own hedgehog craft to take home! Registration Recommended. Ages 7+ ( or younger with adult su......More
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Thursday March 28 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Smart TV Basics (Evening)
Join us for either a morning or evening session as we embark on a journey into the world of smart TVs and streaming content! Whether you're new to this technology or aiming to enhance your entertainment experience, come learn about popular streaming devices and even h......More
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Friday March 29 All Day
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Saturday March 30 10:30am - 1:30pm EDT
English as a Second Language Class for Adults
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. Learn basic reading, writing, speaking & listening skills at the library for free! This class meets in-person and is led by a certified English instructor in collaboration with Western Connecticut Regional Adult and Continuing Educatio......More
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Saturday March 30 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Cricut Program- Beach Break in a Jar
Spring has sprung and summer is just around the corner. Make a summer themed mason jar filled with fun in the sun items and learn about our Cricut machine and how it works. Free!
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Monday April 1 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Talk Time: English Conversation Group
Join our conversation group and improve your English language skills! Various topics will be discussed each week. This class is designed for students who are at least at a low-intermediate level. Two sessions are available on Mondays - from 12–1pm and another ......More
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Monday April 1 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Outreach: Elmwood Hall Senior Center Book Club
Danbury Library will visit Elmwood Hall Senior Center to help facilitate a book discussion. If your group is interested in the Danbury Library providing outreach to your facility please contact Tara Carvalho at [email protected].
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Monday April 1 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Club de lectura en español
Les invitamos a participar en nuestro nuevo club de lectura en español. Nos reuniremos todos los lunes a partir del 8 de enero hasta el 1 de abril. Los lectores tendrán la oportunidad de discutir la trama, los personajes, así como encontrar nuevas amistades. Este......More
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Monday April 1 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Teen Council Meeting
Teen Council members will meet in the library to discuss programs and volunteer opportunities. New members are welcome! Those who cannot attend in person can join our Google Meet. Registration is recommended for the meeting, and required to get the Google Meet link. ......More
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Monday April 1 5:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
The Book was Better: Movie Showing
Join us as we show the featured movie of the month from our "The Book Was Better" book club. Each month we will select a book that has been made into a movie. We will hold a book discussion on the first Tuesday of the month (except May when it will be the second Tuesda......More
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Monday April 1 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Talk Time: English Conversation Group
Join our conversation group and improve your English language skills! Various topics will be discussed each week. This class is designed for students who are at least at a low-intermediate level. Two sessions are available on Mondays - from 12–1pm and another ......More
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Tuesday April 2 All Day
Grab and Go: Bunny Craft
Celebrate spring with an inspired bunny craft. Your kit contains all the materials you need. Free! For ages 5+ (or younger with the help of an adult) Registration not required. Kits are now on a first- come first serve basis while supplies last. Kits are ava......More
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Tuesday April 2 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Baby and Me Lapsit Storytime
Bond with your baby through songs, nursery rhymes, and simple stories! This in-person lap-sit storytime is designed for infants up to 18 months old and their caregivers. Free! For children up to 18 months and their caregivers. Registration recommended for each......More
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Tuesday April 2 11:15am - 11:45am EDT
Toddler Storytime
Wiggle with your little ones during this music and movement based story time! Sing songs, listen to stories, and get ready to move! This in-person story time is designed for children ages 18-36 months. Free! Registration Recommended. Walk-ins are welcomed Im......More
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Tuesday April 2 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
The Foods, People, and Innovations That Feed Us–A Sweeping History of Food and Culture with Smithsonian Curator Paula J. Johnson
Virtually step into the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History with Curator Paula Johnson as she discusses the book Smithsonian American Table: The Foods, People, and Innovations That Feed Us. American Table is a sweeping history of food and ......More
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Tuesday April 2 3:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Homework Help
Teen volunteers will be available to help students in grades K-5 with their homework. Please let us know what grade you are in and what you need help with when you sign up, and bring your homework with you when you come for your appointment! Image URL: https://s3.a......More
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Tuesday April 2 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
All About Solar Eclipses!
This April we will be able to experience a partial solar eclipse! In preparation for this exciting event, we’ll learn more about solar eclipses through stories, activities and much more! Ages 5+ ( or younger with adult supervision) Registration not required. ......More
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Tuesday April 2 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Speedcubing Club
Come join us to learn all about speedcubing! Beginners and experienced cubers are all welcome. An instructor will be on hand to teach you to solve a 3x3 Rubik's Cube or learn to solve it faster. It's a great way to make new friends or keep up with old ones while e......More
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Tuesday April 2 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
The Book was Better Book Club Discussion
Join us for “The Book Was Better” book club. Each month we will select a book that has been made into a movie. We will hold a book discussion on the first Tuesday of the month (except May when it will be the second Tuesday). The night before the discussion, we will off......More
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Tuesday April 2 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
3D Design & Print Lab
Curious about 3D printers? Then dive into the fascinating realm of 3D Design & Printing in the Danbury Library’s MakerLab! Discover the art of designing and printing 3D objects using top software like Tinkercad, SketchUp, Fusion and others. Partnering with Mike Kalt......More
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Tuesday April 2 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Eclipse 2024: An Evening with Astronomer, Marc D’Antonio
Join us for an evening of celestial wonder as we welcome esteemed astronomer Marc D’Antonio to discuss the highly anticipated total solar eclipse of April 2024. Delve into the fascinating science behind eclipses, learn how to safely observe this rare event, and gain in......More
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Wednesday April 3 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
English Learners Book Club
Join us for a book club discussion for readers who speak English as a Second Language. Members of the group will meet once a week and will have the opportunity to read aloud, working on pronunciation and reading comprehension. Members will be expected to read approxim......More
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Wednesday April 3 3:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Homework Help
Teen volunteers will be available to help students in grades K-5 with their homework. Please let us know what grade you are in and what you need help with when you sign up, and bring your homework with you when you come for your appointment! Image URL: https://s3.a......More
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Wednesday April 3 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Teen Chess Club
Come play chess at the library! Learning chess is a great introduction to major life skills, such as critical thinking and strategy, and playing chess is a great way to make friends and have fun! This club is especially for students in grades 5 -12. Members of......More
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Wednesday April 3 5:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Trivia Night!
We're so excited to be back LIVE and IN PERSON at Charter Oak Brewery! If you would like to play in person, doors open at 5pm and trivia begins at 6:30pm. No advance registration is necessary for in-person play. We will also be offering a Zoom component for tho......More
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Thursday April 4 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Once Upon a Cuento: A Bilingual Storytime
Celebrate the seasons with your child! Hear stories, sing songs, and move with your little ones. We will explore traditional and modern tales from Latin America. Free! For children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Registration Recommended for each individual sessio......More
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Thursday April 4 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Outreach: Bill Kersten's Class
Students will visit Danbury Library to learn about library materials, programming, and special spaces available to them and their families. If you are interested in visiting the library with your class, please contact Tara at the contact info below.
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Thursday April 4 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
The Housing Collective: Community Conversations
The Housing Collective has worked since 2006 to align communities and resources around collaborative regional responses to homelessness and housing affordability. Join group leaders Paul and Eliza for snacks and chats with fellow patrons about first-hand experienc......More
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Thursday April 4 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Outreach: STRIDES Student Visit
STRIDES students will continue learning about library professions, and help out with everyday library tasks.
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Thursday April 4 2:30pm - 3:15pm EDT
Resource: APEX Community Care Table
APEX Community Care will have an information table set up on the Main Floor of the Library. APEX Community Care's mission is to advocate for and provide services to people living with HIV/AIDS, mental health, and substance use disorders, their families, and loved ones ......More
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Thursday April 4 3:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Homework Help
Teen volunteers will be available to help students in grades K-5 with their homework. Please let us know what grade you are in and what you need help with when you sign up, and bring your homework with you when you come for your appointment! Image URL: https://s3.a......More
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Thursday April 4 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Build a Solar Eclipse Viewer
Join us a few days before the highly anticipated April 8th eclipse for an engaging workshop where you'll build your very own simple eclipse viewer! Library staff will guide you through the process, providing all the materials and knowledge you need to safely observe t......More
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Thursday April 4 4:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Adult Chess Club
Adults of all skill levels are invited to participate in our weekly Adult Chess Club. Improve your game, learn new strategies, and compete against other chess players each week. William Mattison is an experienced chess player and he will be on hand to teach basic beginn......More
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Thursday April 4 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Sewing Series for Kids: Sew a Cookie
Come to the library and learn some basic sewing techniques! In this series, you will make various types of plushies to take home and show off to family and friends! Registration required. Children 7+ (or younger with adult supervision) Image URL: https://s3......More
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Friday April 5 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
Books and Breakfast: New and Upcoming Releases
Join us as one of our librarians showcases some of our new release and coming soon books for adults. You are welcome to bring your own coffee and breakfast to enjoy while hearing about these upcoming books. Time will be provided for you to browse the items discussed if ......More
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Saturday April 6 10:30am - 1:30pm EDT
English as a Second Language Class for Adults
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. Learn basic reading, writing, speaking & listening skills at the library for free! This class meets in-person and is led by a certified English instructor in collaboration with Western Connecticut Regional Adult and Continuing Educatio......More
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Saturday April 6 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Adult Coloring Hour
Feeling stressed? Need some time to yourself? Come decompress during our Adult Coloring Hour! Color a high-quality coloring page with markers or colored pencils to take home with you while listening to quiet, calming music. Free! Registration required. Ages 16+. Ima......More