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Western Connecticut UFO Conference 2023

Sunday, October 29, 2023
Danbury Library

You're not alone...

Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, residents of Connecticut have witnessed the presence of massive V shaped objects in the skies, which have left countless witnesses seeking answers for decades.

Be part of the discussion at the Danbury Library during this FREE conference, where you can delve deeper into the plethora of sightings across the state. This event provides UFO witnesses with the platform to openly share their encounters and celebrate this historic occasion.

This year's agenda is as follows:


Sunday, Oct 22, 2023


Behind the Paranormal with Paul & Ben Eno: Dive into a live broadcast "Behind the Paranormal" with Paul & Ben Eno, right from the heart of the Western Connecticut UFO Conference. Tune in for riveting discussions and intriguing insights. Join the enigmatic Rev. Michael Carter from ‘Ancient Aliens’ for an Open Lines session that's sure to spark fascination and curiosity. (12 PM - 1 PM, Radio & Zoom)  


Q&A with Rev. Michael Carter from TV’s ‘Ancient Aliens’: Uncover the mysteries of the cosmos and faith as Rev. Michael Carter from ‘Ancient Aliens’ takes your questions in this exclusive Q&A session. (1 PM - 2 PM, Zoom)


Monday, Oct 23, 2023


Berkshires UFO: The Evidence, BackLash and Congressional Hearings with Thom Reed: Journey into the heart of UFO phenomena as Thom Reed presents compelling evidence, recounts backlash experiences, and delves into Congressional hearings. Uncover the truths that continue to intrigue and mystify. (6 PM - 7 PM, Zoom)


Tuesday, Oct 24, 2023

100 Years of Connecticut Sightings with Linda Zimmermann: Take a historical plunge into the rich tapestry of Connecticut sightings spanning a century. Join Linda Zimmermann as she weaves together accounts, mysteries, and tales that have left their mark on the state's UFO lore. (6 PM - 7 PM, Zoom)


Wednesday, Oct 25, 2023


Alien Abduction Phenomena – A Journey of Investigation and Discovery with Peter Robbins: Embark on an exploration of the enigmatic world of alien abduction with Peter Robbins. Join him as he shares his journey through investigations, revelations, and mysteries that have captivated minds and ignited curiosity. (6 PM - 7 PM, Zoom)


Saturday, Oct 28, 2023


ONLY AT THE DANBURY LIBRARY! In person and NOT ONLINE!


"USOs (Underwater Submersible Objects): A Case Study with Michael Panicello, Executive Director of MUFON Connecticut: Plunge into the depths of oceanic mysteries with Michael Panicello, as he unravels the enigma of USOs. Explore a fascinating case study that unveils hidden truths beneath the waves. (10:30 AM - 11:30 AM, In-Person)  


Light Years to Earth - with Marc D’Antonio: Embark on an interstellar journey with Marc D’Antonio as he traverses "Light Years to Earth." This intriguing presentation delves into the mysteries of the cosmos, sparking thoughts and wonder about our place in the universe. (12:00 PM - 1:30 PM, In-Person)


Sunday, October 29, 2023 

 

Advanced Man-Made Technology: Exposing America’s Classified Assets and Secret Budget with Michael Schratt: Uncover the clandestine world of advanced man-made technology in this riveting presentation by Michael Schratt. Dive into the secrets of classified assets and the covert budget that fuels them, revealing a side of reality rarely seen. (1:00 PM - 3:00 PM, Zoom)


Let the intrigue and discovery begin at the 2023 Western Connecticut UFO Conference!

Admission is FREE for attendees aged 13 and above.

Secure your spot by registering now! Limited seating available.


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Family Literacy Month Thanks-gift-ing from the Friends of Danbury Library

Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Danbury Library
November is National Family Literacy Month! Come to the library between Wednesday, November 15th and Wednesday, November 22, 2023 to borrow some fantastic books about families, gratitude, and delicious foods to read with your loved ones ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. 

Every family who stops by the library during this time will receive a free gift that includes a deck of cards along with a free Card Games for Kids book (to keep!) courtesy of the Friends of the Danbury Library. Enjoy your family time this Thanksgiving by turning off the screens and playing games IRL together! 

No registration. While supplies last! One gift per family. Pick up at the info desk on the Junior Floor.
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Donation Station: DHS Honor Society Food Drive

Friday, January 19, 2024
Danbury Library
Library Main Floor
Going into 2024, not everyone can be sure what this new year is going to look like for them. With our food and drive, we hope to be able to provide some assurance to people who may be struggling to feed their families and worried about the dropping temperatures ahead.

Collection bins for non perishable foods will be available on the main floor from January 4th - January 19th.

Please help the students of the DHS Honor Society help our community!
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Grab & Go Poetry Kits

Monday, April 08, 2024
Danbury Library
Junior Floor Grab & Go
Celebrate National Poetry Month with one of our Grab & Go kits!

Your Kit Contains:

       1 small notebook

       2 gel pens

       A list of common words to use for poetry games and inspiration.

       Ideas on where to find inspiration, online and around you.


Kits will be available at the Junior Desk starting April 1st. 

Free!

Especially for teens, and fun for everyone!

Registration is not required. Kits will be available while supplies last.
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Test Tube Science

11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Danbury Library
Farioly Program Room
Become a scientist for a day! In this program, we’ll conduct four different test tube science experiments ranging from mixing colors to making a hurricane! 

Free! Registration required. Ages: 7-10
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Sewing Saturdays: Placemats

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Danbury Library
MakerLab

Bored with your regular old placemats? Can’t find ones you like? Come design and create your own set of placemats, just in time for the warm weather! 

Feel free to bring your own sewing machine. 


Free! All materials provided. Ages 16+. 


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Talk Time: English Conversation Group

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Danbury Library
Lower Level Meeting Room
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 from 6–7pm. Participants can come to all or just the ones their schedule allows.

Free! For more information or to register please contact Katherine Mostacero at kmostacero@danburylibrary.org, or call 203-797-4505 ext. 7713.



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Clerk meeting

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Danbury Library
Lower Level Meeting Room
Monthly clerk meeting
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Family Storytime em Português

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Danbury Library
Story Corner
Venha cantar, brincar e ouvir histórias em português com seus pequenos nesta roda interativa e animada!
Relembre cantigas de roda da sua infância e aprenda músicas e brincadeiras para compartilhar as tradições da Língua Portuguesa com a sua família.

Esta roda presencial será em português e foi pensada para crianças de 18 a 36 meses de idade.

Livre!
Registro requerido.

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Teen Council Meeting

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Danbury Library
Junior Department Main Floor

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.

Please note this is a hybrid program with a Google Meet option.  Anyone wishing to attend virtually must provide their active email address when registering and will be contacted by library staff to receive the link to the meeting.

Please be advised that the Library makes no warranties and/or representations concerning the virtual programs. Your decision to participate in the programs is an express consent on your part to waive any and all claims against the Library which may result from said participation and hereby release and discharge the City of Danbury/Danbury Public Library from any and all liabilities.


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Talk Time: English Conversation Group

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Danbury Library
Lower Level Meeting Room
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 from 6–7pm. Participants can come to all or just the ones their schedule allows.

Free! For more information or to register please contact Katherine Mostacero at kmostacero@danburylibrary.org, or call 203-797-4505 ext. 7713.
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Alphabet Celebrations

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Danbury Library
Story Corner
Dear Patrons, Alphabet Celebration is cancelled for this week. We should be back next week. Thank you for your understanding.
Let’s have an alphabet celebration!  In this mini-series, we will have some fun with letters N, O, P, Q, R,  and S. (Stay tuned for more letters coming up in future classes!)

Each week we will watch a quick Alphablocks video and do group activities that teach children more about letters and letter sounds. Then, we will read a story together and make some alphabet artwork celebrating the letters of the week.
Free! For children ages 3-5 and their caregivers.

Registration required..

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Homework Help

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Danbury Library
Junior Department
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!
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Speedcubing Club

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Danbury Library
Junior Floor
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 enjoying a fun activity that also builds life skills.

The club is for students in Middle School and High School, ages 10 and up. Adults are also welcome!

Registration is recommended.

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Intro to TinkerCad: 3D Design & Print Workshop

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Danbury Library
MakerLab

The MakerLab at the Danbury Library will offer an introduction modeling workshop for 3D printing using the free browser-based design software TinkerCAD. TinkerCAD is easy-to-use design software that does not require any previous knowledge of modeling, programming, or 3D printing. Beginners and interested individuals with no previous experience in this area are highly encouraged to attend. We ask if all attendees bring in their own laptops or Chromebooks to participate. The Danbury Library has a very limited number of laptops for use by request. 

For Teens (Ages 12 - 18)


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English Learners Book Club

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Danbury Library
Lower Level Meeting Room
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 approximately 30 pages in advance of each session. This session runs from May 3 – June 14. 

We will be reading The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon. 

About the Book:
Christopher Boone sets out to investigate the suspicious death of his neighbor’s dog but discovers more about his own family mysteries. 

Please contact Katherine Mostacero at kmostacero@danburylibrary.org or call 203-797-4505 ext. 7713 to register and to request a copy of the book.

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Raising Anti-Racist Children: Author Talk with Britt Hawthorne

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Virtual Program
Online
Are you committed to building an antiracist family environment for your children? Raising antiracist children is a noble goal for any parent, caregiver, or educator, but it can be hard to know where to start. Let Britt Hawthorne—a nationally recognized teacher and advocate—be your guide. Raising Antiracist Children acts as an interactive guide for strategically incorporating the tools of inclusivity into everyday life and parenting. In her book, Hawthorne breaks down antiracist parenting into four comprehensive sections and in this webinar you will learn about:

Healthy bodies—Establishing a safe and body-positive home environment to combat stereotypes and create boundaries.
Radical minds—Encouraging children to be agents of change, accompanied by scripts for teaching advocacy, giving and taking productive feedback, and becoming a co-conspirator for change.
Conscious shopping—Raising awareness of how local shopping can empower or hinder a community’s ability to thrive, and teaching readers of all ages how to create shopping habits that support their values.
Thriving communities—Acknowledging the personal power we have to shape our schools, towns, and worlds, accompanied by exercises for instigating change.
Raising Antiracist Children is a must-have, practical guide essential for parents and caregivers everywhere.

Register for this author talk and check out other author talks here: https://libraryc.org/danburylibrary/25855

About the Author: Britt Hawthorne (they/she) is the author of the highly-anticipated, New York Times Bestseller, Raising Antiracist Children: A Practical Parenting Guide (Simon Element, 2022). The book is an interactive guide for strategically incorporating the tools of inclusivity into everyday life and parenting and it received a starred review from Kirkus.  

Britt is also an antiracist educator, teacher, speaker, visionary, and advocate committed to raising a generation of antiracist children by centering families of the global majority and fostering equitable learning environments for students and children of all ages and backgrounds. Britt’s work moves the idea of equity in education from a goal to reality. She partners with action-orientated educators to create classroom environments that are inclusive and equitable for all learners.
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Learn to Paint Nature!

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Danbury Library
Farioly Program Room
Let’s have a fun time with paint! In this series, we will break out the paintbrushes and paint to make artwork inspired by nature.  Each week will feature a new art project along with stories and videos that highlight the art subject of the week. 
Free! Grades 2-5

Registration required. Please register for each individual session.

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Danbury's Community Quilt

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Danbury Library
MakerLab
Danbury's Community Quilt is almost finished! During these sessions we will be adding the batting, backing, and all other activities included in finishing. We are almost there!

Registration required.
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One on One Tutoring

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
one on one tutoring
Danbury Library
Junior Floor
For elementary to high school aged students. One on one bilingual (English and Spanish) tutoring sessions Wednesday evenings with a focus in Reading Comprehension and English as a Second Language Tutoring. Registration required. 

Para los estudiantes de primaria asta escuela secundaria. Sesiones de tutoría personalizada bilingüe los miércoles en la tarde con un enfoque en comprensión de lectura y ingles como segunda lengua. 
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Computer Basics: Microsoft Excel

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Danbury Library
Technology Center Computer Lab
Looking to expand your technology skills?  Join us for this hands-on, interactive workshop designed for beginning and intermediate learners!  You'll learn the basics of computer use to help increase your confidence and improve your skills.  All you need is a willingness to learn!  

Free! Registration Recommended.  
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Baby and Me Sign Language

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Danbury Library
Story Corner
Learning to communicate with our babies before they master their verbal skills is a game-changer! Parents learn songs along with their child in order to apply their new language skills at home. 

Come and have fun at this engaging program for the youngest among us.
Instructor Maggie Cortese has been teaching sign language for 38 years in continuing education classes in CT. She has also taught her own children sign language as a homeschool parent. 

Free! Registration required. Please try to attend all 6 sessions as each lesson builds on the last. 

For babies ages 6 months to 3 years.

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Knit & Knosh: A Social Knitting Group for Adults of All Skill Levels

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Danbury Library
Lower Level Meeting Room

Meet, mingle and trade yarns with local knitters!  Bring along your current project, or get started on something new! Knit and Knosh*, Danbury Library's weekly knitting group, is a casual and friendly group open to adults of all ages and skill levels.   

Free! No Registration Required 

Please Note:  Meetings will take place in the Lower Level Meeting Room every Thursday at 1 PM.  For the safety of our community, face masks are required regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status. 

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Law Offices of Cynthia Garraty/Travelers Insurance

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Danbury Library
Technology Center Conference Room
Spaces Reservation

APEX Community Care Table

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Danbury Library
Library Main Floor
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 and to actively promote education and prevention in the community.   
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