Danbury Public Library
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Thursday May 23 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Outreach: Shelter Rock Assemblies
Danbury Library will visit Shelter Rock Elementary to talk about the library and Summer Reading. If you are interested in inviting the library to your school, please contact Tara at the contact info below.
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Thursday May 23 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 May 23 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Workforce Readiness & Financial Literacy/ Preparación de la fuerza laboral y educación financiera
Presented by DanburyWORKS, this seven-part series will teach attendees essential skills needed to be workforce ready. Sessions will focus on topics such as preparing a resume, enhancing communication skills, customer service techniques, and financial literacy. Spanish ......More
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Thursday May 23 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 May 23 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 May 23 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 May 23 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
All about South Korea:All about Kimbap!
To learn about a culture, you need to know its food! In this program, we’ll be doing exactly that. We’ll explore the common go to kid food in Korea: Kimbap! Find out what goes in a kimbap and much more. Free! Registration recommended. Walk-ins are welcome. Age......More
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Friday May 24 All Day
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Saturday May 25 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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Monday May 27 All Day
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Tuesday May 28 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 May 28 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 May 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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Tuesday May 28 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Oil Pastel Art: Cherry Blossom Landscape
This May come to the Library and embrace your inner artist by creating your own Cherry Blossom Landscape with oil pastels. Registration recommended. Ages 7+ (or younger with supervision of a parent) Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/C......More
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Tuesday May 28 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Sounds All Around Us
Explore how sounds travel! The EverWonder Museum will demonstrate what happens when sound moves through solids, liquids (water) and gas (air) using a variety of objects and instruments. Participants will also learn the story behind the rain stick and make their very ......More
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Tuesday May 28 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 May 28 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Introducing Tower Gardening
Join us for an exciting workshop where we'll uncover the magic behind our Tower Garden technology. In this informative session, we'll dive into the world of aeroponic technology, where mineral-enhanced water is pumped to the top of the tower, showering our plants wit......More
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Tuesday May 28 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
LIVE VIRTUAL: Beyond the Breed: Explaining Dog DNA with Connecticut Humane Society
Join the Connecticut Humane Society for this educational program in celebration of National Pet month! Please Note: This is a virtual program via Zoom. Participants will receive a link to the program via email upon completing registration. Dog owners are becomin......More
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Wednesday May 29 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 May 29 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 May 29 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 May 29 4:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
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Wednesday May 29 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Makeup Gurus: Learn How to Apply Makeup!
Come learn to apply makeup with Serenitee Morris! Serenitee is a student at Danbury High School, and she has been doing makeup for as long as she can remember. She will teach younger students tips and tricks on makeup application to help them feel confident in the......More
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Wednesday May 29 6:00pm - 7:45pm EDT
Lawyers in Libraries: Free Legal Help
Are you looking for legal advice concerning your case, but don't know where to start? Does your case involve landlord/tenant, immigration law, family law, employment, consumer rights, personal injury, or other areas of law? Danbury Library is pleased to partner wit......More
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Thursday May 30 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 May 30 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Workforce Readiness & Financial Literacy/ Preparación de la fuerza laboral y educación financiera
Presented by DanburyWORKS, this seven-part series will teach attendees essential skills needed to be workforce ready. Sessions will focus on topics such as preparing a resume, enhancing communication skills, customer service techniques, and financial literacy. Spanish ......More
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Thursday May 30 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 May 30 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 May 30 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 May 30 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 May 30 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Oil Pastel Art: Northern Lights
Come to the library this May! In this program, you are invited to make a Northern lights artwork from oil pastels. Registration recommended. Ages 7+ (or younger with supervision of a parent) Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/danburylibr......More
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Thursday May 30 4:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
DHS Presents Live Music From Classic Animated Movies
Come enjoy a fantastic live concert, presented and arranged by our own Danbury High School musicians! The musical ensemble includes guitar, flute, 2 violins, viola, clarinet, and bass clarinet. The musicians will play original arrangements of some of your favorite songs......More
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Friday May 31 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Learn About Library Apps - Kanopy
Did you know that you have free access to ebooks, audiobooks, movies, music and more with just your library card? Your Danbury Library card grants you access to several apps that provide free content right to your device of choice! Each week we’ll discuss one of the ma......More
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Saturday June 1 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 June 1 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+. ......More