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"American Wolf:" Meet the author, Audrey Birnbaum

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Danbury Library

Farioly Program Room

Audrey Birnbaum, acclaimed author of "American Wolf: From Nazi Refugee to American Spy", will be visiting the Danbury Library! She will share a presentation including archival and personal images of her father's escape from the Nazis as a young boy. She will also share how she was inspired to write his story.

The program will be 45 minutes to an hour long, and will include time for questions and discussion.

For students in Middle School and High School. Adults are also welcome!

Registration is closed

Once Upon a Cuento: A Bilingual Storytime

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Danbury Library

Story Corner

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 session. Walk-ins are welcomed.

¡Celebra las estaciones con tu hijo! Escucha cuentos, canta canciones y muévete con tus pequeños. Exploramos cuentos tradicionales y modernos de América Latina.

¡Gratis! Para niños de 2 a 5 años y sus cuidadores.

Registro Recomendado para cada sesión individual. Los visitantes sin cita previa son bienvenidos.

Registration is closed

Workforce Readiness & Financial Literacy/ Preparación de la fuerza laboral y educación financiera

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Danbury Library

Lower Level Meeting Room

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 translation will be available.

Free. Please plan to attend all 7 sessions.

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Presentada por DanburyWORKS, esta serie de siete partes enseñará a los asistentes las habilidades esenciales necesarias para estar preparados para la fuerza laboral. Las sesiones se centrarán en temas como la preparación de un currículum, mejorar la capacidad de comunicación, las técnicas de servicio al cliente y la educación financiera. Habrá traducción al español.

Gratis. Por favor, planee asistir a las 7 sesiones.

Outreach: RPMS Class Visit/Library Tour

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Danbury Library

Junior Floor

History students from RPMS will tour Danbury Library to learn about materials and resources available to them. Students will also sign up for library cards and have the opportunity to borrow materials.

If you are interested in scheduling a class visit with the library, please contact Tara at the contact info below.

Registration is closed

The Housing Collective: Community Conversations

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Danbury Library

Lower Level Meeting Room

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 experiences and community resources that support people on their path to housing and employment stability. This is a share, listen, and learn session designed to build camaraderie and community among all who attend.

This free program is open to all. Registration is not required, but recommended for program updates.

Outreach: STRIDES Student Visit

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Danbury Library

Junior Floor

STRIDES students will continue learning about library professions, and help out with everyday library tasks.

Registration is closed

Smart Phone Basics (Day)

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Danbury Library

Lower Level Meeting Room

Join us for either an afternoon or evening session as we increase the potential of your smartphone, suitable for both iPhone and Android users. We’ll guide you through core features such as managing your contacts and calendar, communicating with texts and email, and connecting to WiFi at home or in public.

Explore practical and entertaining cross-platform apps like Google Maps for navigation and Evernote for effortless note-taking. Enjoy a diverse range of channels on YouTube and Pluto for a unique streaming experience. Learn to conveniently handle your finances on the go with trusted mobile banking, and discover the ease of ordering from favorites like Dunkin' Donuts or McDonald's directly from your smartphone.

We’ll also demo the Danbury Library app to browse our collection, place holds, and manage your account.

Registration is closed

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!

Adult Chess Club

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Danbury Library

Main Floor

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 beginner moves and strategy for the more experienced player.

Cancelled

All about South Korea!: Korean Numbers

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Danbury Library

Story Corner

In honor of Asian heritage and Pacific islander month, we will explore Korea through its various two number systems! We’ll look at the Korean number system in depth through stories and activities. Afterwards, make your own Korean lucky pouch !

Free! Registration recommended. Walk-ins are welcome. Ages 7+ (or younger with adult supervision)

Registration is closed

Smart Phone Basics (Evening)

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Danbury Library

Lower Level Meeting Room

Join us for either an afternoon or evening session as we increase the potential of your smartphone, suitable for both iPhone and Android users. We’ll guide you through core features such as managing your contacts and calendar, communicating with texts and email, and connecting to WiFi at home or in public.

Explore practical and entertaining cross-platform apps like Google Maps for navigation and Evernote for effortless note-taking. Enjoy a diverse range of channels on YouTube and Pluto for a unique streaming experience. Learn to conveniently handle your finances on the go with trusted mobile banking, and discover the ease of ordering from favorites like Dunkin' Donuts or McDonald's directly from your smartphone.

We’ll also demo the Danbury Library app to browse our collection, place holds, and manage your account.

Registration is closed

Mysteries and Munch Book Club

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Danbury Library

Lower Level Meeting Room

Join us for our Mystery book club where each month we will ask that you read and then come to discuss a selected mystery. Bring your lunch to munch on and after the discussion stay to solve a mystery yourself. Books may be requested to place on hold when you register.

May Book Choice: Viviana Valentine Gets Her Man (Girl Friday Mysteries, #1) by Emily J. Edwards

This book discussion will include an appearance from Special Guest and book author, Emily J. Edwards!

Registration recommended.

Cancelled

Therapy Mini Horses on the Plaza!

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Danbury Library

Library Plaza

Meet certified therapy mini-horses: Lollypop and Whiskey! Drop in or stay the whole time.

May is Mental Health Awareness month. Therapy animals encourage feelings of wellbeing, reduce stress, and generally improve a person’s physical or emotional functions. Come to the Danbury Library’s plaza to destress during finals week!

All are welcome! Registration recommended for event updates.

Rain date is Friday, May 17 at 3:30pm.

English as a Second Language Class for Adults

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Danbury Library

Lower Level Meeting Room

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 Education (WERACE) at no cost.

All participants must be at least 17 years of age to take part in the program and each participant must provide a copy of their photo ID.

Free! Registration is required as space is limited.

Interested students please fill out the registration form.

If you have any questions please call Katherine Mostacero at 203-797-4505 ext. 7713 or email her at kmostacero@danburylibrary.org.

Event is full

Cricut Program- Decorate a Colorful Clipboard

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Danbury Library

MakerLab

Decorate a colorful clipboard for your child's favorite teacher before the school year ends or give as a gift for anyone who likes to be organized!

Drop in: Toddler Play!

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Danbury Library

Story Corner

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.

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.

Free! Registration is not required.

Outreach: Keystone Place Book Discussion

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Off-site Location

Off-site Location

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@danburylibrary.org.

Outreach: Jericho Partnership

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Off-site Location

Danbury Library will partner with the Jericho After School Program to provide enrichment activities and book exchange to participating students.

Club de lectura en español

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Danbury Library

Technology Center Conference Room

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 club de lectura está abierto tanto a hispanohablantes como a aquellos que estén aprendiendo español y tengan un nivel de comprensión del idioma intermedio alto. Los participantes tendrán la oportunidad de leer en voz alta para practicar su pronunciación.

Nuestra selección para enero es El ingrediente secreto de Emoni Santiago por Elizabeth Acevedo.

Para inscribirse y solicitar un ejemplar del libro, póngase en contacto con Katherine Mostacero en kmostacero@danburylibrary.org o llame al 203-797-4505 ext. 7713.

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We invite you to join our new book club in Spanish. We will meet every Monday beginning April 8 until June 10. Readers will have the opportunity to discuss the plot, characters as well as meet new people.

This book club is open for native Spanish speakers as well as those who are learning Spanish and have a high intermediate understanding of the language. Participants will have the opportunity to read aloud to practice their pronunciation.

We will be reading With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo.

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

FRIENDS of the Danbury Library Board of Trustees Mtg

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Virtual Program

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

Registration is open

Hybrid Program: Book Talk: Book Discussion for Adults

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Danbury Library

Lower Level Meeting Room

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 Titles

September 25 - About Time: A History of Civilization in Twelve Clocks by David Rooney

October 23 - Brideshead Revisited by Evelyn Waugh

November 27 - Dark and Magical Places: The Neuroscience of Navigation by Christopher Kemp

December - HOLIDAY - NO MEETING

January 22 - The Chancellor: The Remarkable Odyssey of Angela Merkel by Kati Martin

February 26 - The Blue Flower by Penelope Fitzgerald

March 25 - Their Eyes Were Watching God and Barracoon by Zora Neale Hurston

April 22 - T hree Rings: A Tale of Exile, Narrative, and Fate by Daniel Mendelsohn

May 20 - Trust by Hernan Diaz

June - River of Gods: Genius, Courage, and Betrayal in the Search for the Source of the Nile by Candice Millard

For more information email kmostacero@danburylibrary.org or catherine.riordan@gmail.com

FREE! Registration is required.

Registration is open

Earth Day Crochet

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Danbury Library

Junior Department

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 welcome!

Free! Registration is required. All materials will be provided.

NOTE: Please register for every session you will attend.

Registration is open

Japanese American Internment

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Virtual Program

Online

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 American community might be working with Japan’s military to plan acts of sabotage. This session explores the backlash endured by Japanese Americans as the nation prepared for war.

Jeff Urbin is the Educational Specialist for the FDR Presidential Library and Museum.

Free! Registration is required.

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.

Registration is open

Baby and Me Lapsit Storytime

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Danbury Library

Story Corner

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 individual session. Walk-ins are welcomed.