Danbury Public Library
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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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Monday June 3 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Drop in: Toddler Play!
Join us in the Story Corner each week as we pull out our favorite toys and games for your little one to enjoy! Meet new friends and their grown ups while learning important social skills like sharing and taking turns. For children ages 1+ No registration required......More
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Monday June 3 11:45am - 12:45pm EDT
Outreach: RPMS Class Visit
RPMS Media classes will visit Danbury Library to learn more about resources, materials and programs. If you are interested in scheduling a field trip to the library, please contact Tara at the contact info below.
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Monday June 3 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 June 3 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 June 3 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
For the Love of Mars: A Human History of the Red Planet with Smithsonian Curator Matt Shindell
Mars and its secrets have fascinated and mystified humans since ancient times. Due to its vivid color and visibility, geologic kinship with Earth, and potential as our best hope for settlement, Mars embodies everything that inspires us about space and exploration. For ......More
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Monday June 3 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Pop Up Father's Day Craft with students from the DHS NEHS
Come make an adorable craft for Father's Day with students from the DHS National English Honor Society! We'll be making some adorable ties out of paper plates. For children ages 5 to 10. Younger with a parent's help. Registration is not required. The craft is ope......More
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Monday June 3 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 abril hasta el 10 de junio. Los lectores tendrán la oportunidad de discutir la trama, los personajes, así como encontrar nuevas amistades. Este......More
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Monday June 3 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 June 3 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 June 4 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 June 4 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 June 4 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Make a Fairy House
Come to the library and create your very own Magical Fairy House. Kids will choose from an assortment of materials which range from a variety of different sized boxes, sphagnum moss, pebbles, sticks, pine cones, and much more. Registration required. Ages 7......More
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Tuesday June 4 5:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Visible Mending Lab with Sophia DeJesus-Sabella
Darning is the technique of mending a hole in cloth with a needle and thread alone. The process incorporates basic stitching and weaving to create beautiful, functional repairs. With a visible mending approach, we learn the basics on a provided fabric sample, incorpor......More
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Wednesday June 5 10:00am - 1:30pm EDT
Outreach: Head Start Community Resource Fair
Danbury Library will table at the Head Start Community Resource Fair to share information about the library and sign families up for library cards. If you are interested in inviting the library to your event, please contact Tara at the contact info below.
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Wednesday June 5 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 June 5 5:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Keyboard touch typing and Mouse Skills
Learn to Touch Type and more Mouse skills. Signup to improve your keyboard and mouse abilities. You'll also have the opportunity to connect with other learners, share your experiences, and ask questions to clear your doubts. So don't wait any longer - sign up for our ......More
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Wednesday June 5 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 June 6 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
Outreach: RPMS ESL Class Visit
Students will visit Danbury Library to learn more about its resources and materials, get library cards, and check out books. If you are interested in scheduling a class visit to the library, please contact Tara at the contact info below.
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Thursday June 6 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 June 6 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 June 6 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Outreach: Morris St. FRC Playgroup
The library will visit Morris St. Family Resource Center playgroup to read stories and talk with the children about the library. If you would like to invite the library to visit your center or school, please contact Tara at the contact info below.
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Thursday June 6 4:30pm - 5:15pm EDT
Rainbow Storytime
Join us for a special Rainbow storytime in honor of Pride month. In this storytime, we’ll celebrate LGBTQIA+ themes of acceptance, love, individuality, difference, family, and belonging. Registration not required. Ages 3+
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Friday June 7 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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Friday June 7 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
AARP Smart Driver Tek
Cars are becoming more technologically advanced every day and show no sign of slowing down. This means there’s more safety technology in today’s cars than ever before. However, many drivers, especially mature drivers, aren’t familiar with how to use the technology to k......More
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Saturday June 8 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 June 10 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Drop in: Toddler Play!
Join us in the Story Corner each week as we pull out our favorite toys and games for your little one to enjoy! Meet new friends and their grown ups while learning important social skills like sharing and taking turns. For children ages 1+ No registration required......More
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Monday June 10 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 June 10 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
How to do the New York Times Crossword Puzzle
Have you always wanted to try to solve the New York Times Crossword but you’re not sure where to start? If you’re not familiar with crossword puzzles, the NYT puzzle can be pretty scary! But in this program, we’ll go over some basic techniques, tips, and tricks for solv......More
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Monday June 10 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 abril hasta el 10 de junio. Los lectores tendrán la oportunidad de discutir la trama, los personajes, así como encontrar nuevas amistades. Este......More
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Monday June 10 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 June 11 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 June 11 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 June 11 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Dad Rocks! Paint a Rock for Father's Day
Show your appreciation for the rockstar dad in your life by making him a personalized paperweight! We'll provide the rocks and paint, you bring the creativity! For students ages 9-16. Free! Registration is required. Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static......More
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Tuesday June 11 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
DIY Wildflower Seed Bombs
Summer is coming and there's nothing better than watching all the beautiful blooms in nature. During this program, come and make your own Wildflower Seed Bombs that you can plant in your gardens or around your home. They are easy, fun and every wildflower seed bomb will......More