Danbury Public Library
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Monday May 20 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 May 20 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 May 20 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Outreach: Keystone Place Book Discussion
Danbury Library will visit Keystone Place at Wooster Heights, a senior living facility 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 tcarvalho@danburylibr......More
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Monday May 20 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Outreach: Jericho Partnership
Danbury Library will partner with the Jericho After School Program to provide enrichment activities and book exchange to participating students.
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Monday May 20 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 May 20 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
FRIENDS of the Danbury Library Board of Trustees Mtg
Monthly Board of Trustees meeting. For more information about the FRIENDS and how they support Danbury Library services and activities, go to http://www.danburyfriends.org
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Monday May 20 5:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
Hybrid Program: Book Talk: Book Discussion for Adults
All adult readers are invited to attend this monthly book discussion facilitated by Catherine Riordan, FRIENDS member and volunteer. Can't make it to the in-person meeting? Use the Zoom link provided upon registration to tune in virtually. 2023-2024 Selected T......More
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Monday May 20 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Earth Day Crochet
Join Melissa Lefflbine to learn a beautiful and practical way to reduce, reuse and recycle! We'll be creating an exfoliating soap saver pouch using scrap cotton yarn. For students 10 and up and adults. This class is ideal for beginners, but all skill levels are wel......More
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Monday May 20 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Japanese American Internment
Please Note: This is a virtual program via Zoom. Participants will receive a link to the program via email upon completing registration. Following the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, people on the West Coast worried that members of the region’s large Japanese Amer......More
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Tuesday May 21 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 21 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 21 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 21 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Asian Art and Stories: Japan
Asian Art and Stories: Japan In this program, we will learn more about Japan and focus on Ninjas, origami and much more. Then participants will have a chance to make their own Ninja Star! Registration recommended. Ages 7+ (or younger with parent supervision) ......More
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Tuesday May 21 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 21 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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Tuesday May 21 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Chinese Calligraphy Workshop for Adults
Discover the art of Chinese calligraphy with the Chinese Language School of Connecticut at UCONN-Stamford. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the Chinese language, calligraphy, and culture. Free! Registration is required. Limited to 12 adults 18+......More
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Tuesday May 21 6:00pm - 6:30pm EDT
Outreach: St Joseph Parenting Center
The library will visit St. Joseph Parenting Center to talk with parents and caregivers about library resources. If you are interested in scheduling a visit from the library, please contact Tara at the contact info below.
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Tuesday May 21 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Asian American Representation in Literature: An Author Talk with Rebecca F. Kuang
We welcome you to register for a thrilling conversation with Rebecca F. Kuang (R.F. Kuang) as she chats with us about her New York Times bestselling novel, Yellowface. Yellowface grapples with questions of diversity, racism, and cultural appropriation, as well as the t......More
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Wednesday May 22 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 22 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 22 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 22 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 22 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
The New Romantics-Romance Book Club
Looking for a Happily Ever After/ Love to Prevail? Join us each month at The New Romantics- Romance Book Club Group and get swept away by all kinds of love stories. All adult readers are invited to attend this monthly book discussion facilitated by Kerry Santoro, Adult......More
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Wednesday May 22 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Browser Safety Basics
Looking to expand your technology skills? Join us for this hands-on, interactive workshop. Learn how to protect your private data on a computer such as: banking, taxes, job applications, insurance and how to limit tracking. Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.eva......More
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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 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 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