Special Events in May at Southbury Public Library
The Bozzuto Civics Lecture Series Presents: Southbury 101 by John and Lynn Dwyer
Thursday, May 2, 6:30-8pm, Kingsley Room, Registration Required
Join us to learn more about the history of Southbury's town government, and how it currently works. John Dwyer, Town Historian, will discuss the formation of the government of Southbury, and how it has changed in configuration and priorities over the years. Lynn Dwyer, Town Clerk, will discuss how the town government currently operates. The Bozzuto Lecture Series were made possible through a gift in honor of Richard Bozzuto
An Evening of Stargazing with The Astronomical Society of New Haven
Friday, May 3, 8-10pm, starting in the Kingsley Room, Registration Required
Join us and spend an evening looking at the stars with the Astronomical Society of New Haven. Feel free to also bring your own telescopes to watch the stars or ASNH members will help you look through member telescopes. The members of ASNH will also be bringing meteorites. Come enjoy this prelude to our space themed summer reading series.
The Bozzuto Civics Lecture Series Presents: American Constitutional Government - In History and Today
Tuesday, May 7, 6:30-8pm, Kingsley Room, Registration Required
Join us to learn more about how state and federal government work in the United States. Dr. Rogers will discuss how the governments were formed and how they changed over time. He will also discuss some of the controversies over time within the United States government. The Bozzuto Lecture Series were made possible through a gift in honor of Richard Bozzuto
The Bozzuto Civics Lecture Series Presents: The Bill of Rights: What it meant; what it means; and why we often get it wrong.
Thursday, May 16, 6-7:30pm, Kingsley Room, Registration Required
Join us to hear Professor Stephen McGrath discuss the Bill of Rights. Professor McGrath will discuss the history of the Bill of Rights, as well a delve into the individual rights. Discussion will also include what the Bill of Rights means to individuals as citizens.The Bozzuto Lecture Series were made possible through a gift in honor of Richard Bozzuto
Adult Coloring Club
Monday, May 20, 2-3pm, Kingsley Room, NO Registration Required
Join us for a relaxing hour of therapeutic coloring in the Kingsley Room. We provide the supplies, you provide the creativity!
An Evening with the Mask: Characters of the Renaissance
Tuesday, May 21, 7-8:30pm, Kingsley Room, Registration Required
Join us and Mace Perlman, French- and Italian-trained mime and actor, as he delights the audience with his unique interpretation of these larger-than-life sized mask-characters. Come watch him transform, and play in the masks of Renzo Antonello of Vicenza, Italy. Both deeply human and universal in their appeal, these mask-characters have inspired centuries of artists, from Shakespeare to Picasso, moving them to laughter and to tears. Come see for yourself why they have been the toast of European theatre and art for the last half-millennium; and continue to make their influence known today - from Bugs Bunny to Seinfeld and from the Marx Brothers to Mister Bean. An Event For All Ages. Program sponsored by the Friends of the Southbury Public Library
"Southbury Through Time: Remnants of Our Past" Book Talk with Melinda Elliott
Thursday, May 30, 2-3pm, Kingsley Room, Registration Required
Have you ever looked around Southbury and wondered about the history of an old building? Or puzzled over the name "Playhouse Corners?" In the book, Southbury Through Time: Remnants of Our Past, Melinda K. Elliott explores some of the remaining puzzling artifacts of the town through modern and historic photographs. Also included is a section called "Going, Going, Gone" showing photographs of some of the recent historical remnants that have disappeared forever. Melinda's presentation at the Southbury Public Library will touch on many of Southbury's Remnants and will include additional photographs not found in her new book. Books will be available for sale and will be autographed on request.
Willie & Jan perform "Remembering 1969....Moon Landing, Woodstock and More"
Friday, May 31, 7-8:30pm, Kingsley Room, Registration Required
Come to our Kickoff to our space-themed summer series and listen to the songs of 1969. 1969 was the year of the moon landing and Woodstock. Willie and Jan return to the Southbury Public Library perform the music of Crosby, Stills & Nash, Arlo Guthrie, Joni Mitchell, The Band, Credence Clearwater Revival and more. Get into the groove and listen to the 1960's tunes! Program sponsored by the Charles and Ella Emery Rutledge Fund.
Computer Classes
Computer Classes are sponsored by the Friends of the Southbury Public Library.
Using Gmail
Friday, May 10, 2-4pm, Kingsley Room, Registration Required
With Mike Ingber. Gmail is one of the most popular email services available. In this class we will discuss some of the basics of using Gmail such as sending, receiving, replying, forwarding, printing, attachments as well as many of the really interesting capabilities of Gmail like labels, categories, themes, signatures, and more. Using Contacts in Gmail will also be covered. So if you have been using Gmail and want to learn more about it, join us for this class!
Using Google Apps
Friday, May 17, 2-4pm, Kingsley Room, Registration Required
With Mike Ingber. Google Apps are an easy way of ke. In this class we will discuss some of the basics of using Gmail such as sending, receiving, replying, forwarding, printing, attachments as well as many of the really interesting capabilities of Gmail like labels, categories, themes, signatures, and more. Using Contacts in Gmail will also be covered. So if you have been using Gmail and want to learn more about it, join us for this class!
Basic Internet Skills
Friday, May 24, 2-4pm, Kingsley Room, Registration Required
With Mike Ingber. Internet browsers let us access and enjoy all of the content and information available on the internet. Join us and learn about using the most popular internet browsers (Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, etc.) to get around the internet. We will discuss useful browsing techniques and shortcuts, searching for information, using browser tabs, adding bookmarks, setting a home page, staying safe, as well as additional topics. Join us and begin getting more out of your browser!
Wednesdays at the Movies
No registration required for our Wednesday movies. Sponsored by the Friends of the Southbury Public Library. All listed movies have Closed Captions.
Hello Dolly! (1969) G
Wednesday, May 8, 1-3:30pm, Kingsley Room, NO Registration Required
Matchmaker Dolly Levi travels to Yonkers to find a partner for "half-a millionaire" Horace Vandergelder, convincing his niece, his niece's intended, and his two clerks to travel to New York City along the way.
Tea with the Dames (2018) NR
Wednesday, May 15, 1-2:30pm, Kingsley Room, NO Registration Required
Dames Eileen Atkins, Judi Dench, Joan Plowright and Maggie Smith have let the cameras in on a friendship that goes back more than half a century. The four acting greats discuss their careers and reminisce about their humble beginnings in the theatre.
A Dog's Way Home (2019) PG
Wednesday, May 22, 1-2:30pm, Kingsley Room, NO Registration Required
Bella, a dog, bonds with her owner then is forced to handed over to family out of state. Bella travels more than 400 miles to find her owner. This heartwarming story will show the deep bond between dog and owner.
Wednesday, May 29, 1-2:30pm, Kingsley Room, NO Registration Required
Laurel and Hardy, the world's most famous comedy duo, attempt to reignite their film careers as they embark on what becomes their swan song - a grueling theatre tour of post-war Britain.
Evening at the Movies
No registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Southbury Public Library. These movies have Closed Captions. Time: 6pm
Vice (2018) R
Thursday, May 9, 6-8:15pm, Kingsley Room, NO Registration Required
This film has been Oscar nominated for best actor, best supporting actor and best supporting actress
The story of Dick Cheney, an unassuming bureaucratic Washington insider, who quietly wielded immense power as Vice President to George W. Bush, reshaping the country and the globe in ways that we still feel today.
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018) PG-13
Thursday, May 23, 6-8:15pm, Kingsley Room, NO Registration Required
In the second installment of the "Fantastic Beasts" series, the evil wizard Grindelwald has escaped prison. Albus Dumbledore is the only one powerful enough to stop him, but he'll need the help of his friend Newt Scamander.
Adult Book Clubs
For all our book clubs, there is no registration required, new members are always welcome, and copies of this month's book for each club are available at the Circulation Desk!
Mystery Book Club
Monday, May 13, 3pm, Brown Room, NO Registration Required
Reading A Treacherous Curse by Deanna Raybourn
Nonfiction Book Club
Wednesday, May 8, 10am, Brown Room, NO Registration Required
Reading War on Peace: The End of Diplomacy and the Decline of American Influence by Ronan Farrow
Tuesday Night Book Club
Tuesday, May 28, 6:30pm, Brown Room, NO Registration Required
Reading That Kind of Mother by Rumaan Alam
What's new upstairs for Children and Teens?
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Information and registration: Children/Teen Department at 203-262-0626 ext. 110 |
Children's Programs
Junior Friends (for Grades 4-12)
Thursday, May 2, 6-7pm, Kingsley Room, Registration Required
Join us for a working meeting! Balancing recreation with service, the Junior Friends assist in the Children's and Teen Departments. Duties include book shelving and sorting, cleaning, decorating, and preparing for library events.
Star Wars May the Fourth Open House Craft
Saturday, May 4, All Day, Upstairs, No Registration Required
Drop-in all day (while supplies last) for Star Wars inspired paper crafts.
Open House Craft
Every Saturday in May, All Day, Upstairs, No Registration Required
Enjoy a themed craft all day (while supplies last). Make it here or take it home.
Drop-In Storytime with Mrs. M.
Monday, May 6, 13, & 20 10:30am. NO registration required.
All ages are welcome to join us for Drop-In Storytime every Monday. Listen to stories and complete a craft with Mrs. M.
STEAMonday: Spring Flowers (for grades 1-5)
Monday, May 13, 4:15-5:15pm, Registration Required
Students in grades 1-5 will be experimenting with some of your favorite candies
Munchies & a Movie: Spider-Man: Into the Spider Verse (for all ages*)
Friday, May 17, 6-8pm in the Kingsley Room, Registration Required
Join us to watch this new film on our big screen. This movie is rated PG and runs 1 hour and 56 minutes. Snacks and water provided. *Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
STEM with Anastasia (for ages 7-11)
Thursday, May 23, 5:30-6:30pm, Registration Required
What activities in science, technology, engineering, and math will you explore this month?
Teen Programs
Junior Friends (for Grades 4-12)
Thursday, May 2, 6-7pm, Kingsley Room, Registration Required
Join us for a working meeting! Balancing recreation with service, the Junior Friends assist in the Children's and Teen Departments. Duties include book shelving and sorting, cleaning, decorating, and preparing for library events.
Teen DIY: Fabric Succulents (for Grades 6-12)
Monday, May 13, 4-5pm, Kingsley Room, Registration Required- Space is Limited
Make fabric succulents with us! These no-maintenance plants always look great- no watering or sunlight required!
Munchies & a Movie: Spider-Man: Into the Spider Verse (for all ages*)
Friday, May 17, 6-8pm in the Kingsley Room, Registration Required
Join us to watch this new film on our big screen. This movie is rated PG and runs 1 hour and 56 minutes. Snacks and water provided. *Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Teen Advisory Board (for Grades 6-12)
Tuesday, May 28, 6-7pm, Upstairs, Registration Required
Get volunteer hours by joining the Teen Advisory Board! Give your opinion on books, programs, and more, and help the Teen Librarian out with special projects!
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Art Gallery |
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Current Exhibit in the Gloria Cachion Gallery |
Oil Paintings by Tom Atkins
May 2 through May 30 during open hours
Thomas Adkins, a seasoned veteran of plein air painting, is a graduate of Paier College of Art of New Haven and a former student of the School of Visual Arts in New York. After college, Mr. Adkins worked as art director and creative director for some of Connecticut and New York's most prestigious advertising agencies, while simultaneously exhibiting in galleries and Museums throughout the United States.
Currently Mr. Adkins sits on the board of The Hudson Valley Art Association and is an elected member of the Connecticut Plein Air Painters, and a Signature Member of the Lyme Art Association. He has received numerous awards, such as the First Place Lyme Art Association's New England Landscape Invitational, People's Choice Award - New Britain Museum of American Art, and Finalist Artist Magazine Landscape competition. He has exhibited his artwork in the Mystic Museum International Marine Exhibition, The Butler Institute of American Art, and The New Britain Museum of American Art, of which his work is included in their permanent collection. Adkins has also won numerous awards for his designs and illustrations. His work has been purchased by GE, IBM, Kraft, Minolta, Hilton Hotels, Timex, Wendy's, and other major corporations.
Thomas Adkins' concept of landscape painting is to preserve his emotional reaction to the moods, feelings, and perceptions of nature and sharing them with others. "Every good landscape painting should have a sense of what the artist is feeling to a particular location." As a contemporary painter of the New England landscape, Adkins is inspired by frequent visits to the neighboring farms, coast villages, and pastures of Connecticut, Maine, and throughout New England. His style and technique have developed from early influences by impressionistic painters of light on nature, such as Monet, Pissarro and Willard Metcalf, and contemporary painter Peter Poskas.
"My paintings spring from a lifelong fascination with the outdoors. This fascination, present even in my earliest memories, has greatly influenced my personal, academic, and professional pursuits, and most significantly, my artwork."