Southbury Public Library March Events and Activities

Southbury Public Library in March

Adult Events

Information and registration: Reference Department at 203-262-0626 ext. 130

We've got special events and movies this month! All programs require registration unless otherwise noted. The majority of programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Southbury Public Library. Library programs are not funded by the town fiscal budget. 

Special Events

Alice's Ordinary People
Tuesday, March 10, 6-8pm, Kingsley Room, Registration Required

Join us for this informative and enlightening documentary about civil rights activist Alice Tregay and her remarkable story of ordinary people effecting change. From Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s marches to the election of President Barack Obama, Alice Tregay has left a lasting impact on civil rights activism. The film's Director, Craig Dudnik, will be joining us to discuss the film and answer questions.

This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Southbury Public Library.

Celtic Music with the Jolly Beggars
Saturday, March 14, 12-2pm, Kingsley Room, Registration Required

The Jolly Beggars are back again! Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with an afternoon of traditional Celtic music.

This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Southbury Public Library.

Adult Coloring Club
Monday, March 23, 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!

This event is sponsored by the library staff and donors.

Rock and Roll Turns 65!
Tuesday, March 24, 6-7:30pm, Kingsley Room, Registration Required

Guest speaker Craig Harris returns to give another informative and interactive music history lecture. Relive the era of Elvis, Chuck Berry, the Shirelles, and more!

This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Southbury Public Library.  

The 19th Amendment: A Tale of Suffrage, Sacrifice and Success
Thursday, March 14, 1-2:30pm, Kingsley Room, Registration Required

Join us for this lively and engaging presentation by Marian Millard commemorating the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment.

This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Southbury Public Library.

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.

Mary Poppins (1964) G
Wednesday, March 11, 1-3:30pm, Kingsley Room, NO Registration Required

In turn of the century London, a magical nanny employs music and adventure to help two neglected children become closer to their father.

Ford v Ferrari (2019) PG-13
Wednesday, March 18, 1-3:30 pm, Kingsley Room, NO Registration Required

This film has been Academy Award nominated for Best Picture
American car designer Carroll Shelby and driver Ken Miles battle corporate interference and the laws of physics to build a revolutionary race car for Ford in order to defeat Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966.

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019)
Wednesday, March 25, 1-3pm, Kingsley Room, NO Registration Required

This film has been Academy Award nominated for Best Supporting Actor   
When a jaded magazine writer is assigned a profile of Fred Rogers, he overcomes his skepticism, learning about empathy, kindness, and decency from America's most beloved neighbor.

Evening at the Movies

No registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Southbury Public Library. These movies have Closed Captions. Rated R movies are for ages 17 and up only, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Harriet (2019) PG-13
Thursday, March 12, 6-8:15pm, Kingsley Room, NO Registration Required

Film Academy Award Nominated for Best Actress and Best Song

The story of Harriet Tubman's escape from slavery and transformation into one of America's greatest heroes.

The Good Liar (2019) R
Thursday, February 27, 6-8pm, Kingsley Room, NO Registration Required

Aging con artist Roy Courtnay can hardly believe his luck when he meets wealthy widow Betty McLeish online. He is surprised to find that he cares for her, turning a cut-and-dry con into a treacherous tightrope walk.

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! The book clubs are led by volunteer moderators and staff.

Mystery Book Club
Monday, March 9, 3pm, Brown Room, NO Registration Required

Reading Proof Positive by Archer Mayo

Nonfiction Book Club 
Wednesday, March 11, 10am, Brown Room, NO Registration Required

Reading From Beirut to Jerusalem by Thomas L Friedman

Tuesday Night Book Club
Tuesday, March 24, 6:30pm, Brown Room, NO Registration Required

Reading My Sister, The Serial Killer by Okinyan Braithwaite

What's new upstairs for Children and Teens?

Information and registration: Children/Teen Department at 203-262-0626 ext. 110

See below for information about our upcoming Children's and Teen Programming! All of our Children's and Teen Programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Southbury Public Library. Library programs are not funded by the town fiscal budget.

All Storytimes and Youth Services programs are cancelled for the day if Region 15 has a weather-related delayed opening, early dismissal, or cancellation. For more information, please call 203-262-0626 x 3.  

Children's Storytimes

Drop-In Storytime (for All Ages)
Monday, March 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30, 10:30am, Storytime Room, NO Registration Required

All ages are welcome to join us for Drop-In Storytime every Monday! Listen to stories and complete a craft.

This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Southbury Public Library.

 

Storytime Registration Begins
Starting Monday, March 9

Spring Storytime registration begins on Monday, March 9! Starting then, stop by or call the Youth Services department at 203-262-0626 x3 to register for our age-specific storytimes. See below for their age ranges and meeting dates.

• Babies and Books (Ages 6-24 months): Tuesdays at 10:30am from April 7-May 12
• Toddler Time (Ages 2-3): Wednesdays at 10:30am from April 8-May 12
• Stories and Crafts (Ages 4-5): Thursdays at 10:30am from April 9-May 14

These events are sponsored by the Friends of the Southbury Public Library.

Children's Programs

Ashurst Academy of Irish Dance St. Patrick's Day Demonstration (for All Ages*)
Saturday, March 7, 12-1pm, Kingsley Room, Registration Required

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day early with us! We're thrilled to welcome back the Ashurst Academy of Irish Dance for their interactive program. Former Leads of Riverdance and Lord of the Dance, Christina and Craig Ashurst and their students will kick off the holiday with their renowned talents. Watch the talented professionals demonstrate their moves and learn a few steps. This program is intended for children but all are welcome. *Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Southbury Public Library.

Open House Craft
Saturday, March 7, 14, 21, & 28, All Day, Upstairs, NO Registration Required

Enjoy a fun thematic craft all day (while supplies last)! Make it here or take it home!

This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Southbury Public Library.

Junior Friends (for Grades 4-12)
Thursday, March 5, 6-7pm, Upstairs, Registration Required

Join us for a working meeting and help us with an assortment of projects upstairs.

Recreational meetings of the Junior Friends are sponsored by their own fundraising and the Friends of the Southbury Public Library.

STEAMonday: Science of St. Patrick's Day (for Grades 1-5)
Monday, March 16, 4:15-5pm, Upstairs, Registration Required

What is STEAM? It's Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Math. Once a month we explore these concepts in a fun and informal setting. This month's we're exploring science related to St. Patrick's Day.

This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Southbury Public Library. 

STEM with Anastasia (for Ages 7-11)
Thursday, March 26, 5:30-6:30pm, Upstairs, Registration Required

PHS Student Anastasia is back with another fun adventure in science, technology, engineering, and math. Join us for an evening of hands-on experimentation!   

This event is sponsored by Anastasia Meltzer.

Munchies & a Movie: The Lion King (for All Ages*)
Friday, March 21, 6-8pm, Kingsley Room, Registration Required

Join us to watch this new film on our big screen. We're watching the new animated film The Lion King. This movie is rated PG and runs 1 hour and 58 minutes. Snacks and water provided. *Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Southbury Public Library.

Teen Programs

Junior Friends (for Grades 4-12)
Thursday, March 5, 6-7pm, Upstairs, Registration Required

Join us for a working meeting and help us with an assortment of projects upstairs!

Recreational meetings of the Junior Friends are sponsored by their own fundraising and the Friends of the Southbury Public Library.

Harry Potter Club: Pygmy Puff Plushies Part 2 (for Grades 6-12)
Tuesday, March 10, 6-7pm, Kingsley Room, Registration Required-Space is Limited

Join us as we finish our DIY pygmy puff plushies. All materials provided.

This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Southbury Public Library.

Teen DIY: Book Page Flowers (for Grades 6-12)
Monday, March 16, 4-5pm, Kingsley B Room, Registration Required-Space is Limited

Join us to make beautiful paper flowers out of old book pages. Celebrate spring with a bouquet of these never-wilting flowers that are surprisingly easy to make. All materials provided.

This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Southbury Public Library.

Magic the Gathering: The Basics (for Grades 6-12 and family members of attending 6th-12th Graders)
Tuesday, March 17, 6-7:30pm, Kingsley Room, Registration Required- Space is Limited

Open to everyone from new players to masters, join us for this beginner-friendly gathering led by Chris M. from our Reference Department! Sample decks will be available to explore and test out, but bring your own decks if you have them. Take-home beginner guides to rules and keywords will be available.

This event is sponsored by Southbury Public Library Staff and the Friends of the Southbury Public Library.

Teen Advisory Board (for Grades 6-12) 
Tuesday, March 31, 6-7pm, Upstairs, No 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!

Any supplies needed for Teen Advisory Board meetings are sponsored by the Friends of the Southbury Public Library.

Art Gallery

Current Exhibit in the Gloria Cachion Gallery

Youth Art Month Region 15 Students Art Exhibit
March 3 through March 29, 2020 during open hours

This month, we're very excited to join Region 15 in celebrating Youth Art Month by displaying a range or artwork by students in Region 15. Youth Art Month is a program administered nationally by the Council for Art Education (CFAE) that emphasizes the value of art education for all students, encourages support for quality school art programs, and provides a medium for recognizing skills developed through visual arts experiences.

A selection of two-dimensional mixed media, paintings, photography, and drawings created by students at Gainfield, Long Meadow, Middlebury, and Pomperaug Elementary Schools, Rochambeau and Memorial Middle Schools, and Pomperaug High (PHS) School will be on display, including work from students in the Art Enrichment and Advanced Placement Fine Art and Photography classes.

Included in this year's collection is a piece from Gavin Galipault from Rochambeau Middle School (RMS) who studied the work of traditional portraiture, specifically Johanness Vermeer, a Dutch Baroque period painter particularly renowned for his masterly treatment and use of light in his work. "Students used photographic references to study the natural features and shaded values of the faces in the artwork. We particularly focused on Vermeer's use of the camera obscura. I am very pleased with the artwork the students created as a result!" said Margaret Murphy, Art Teacher at RMS.

Leila Murphy, from Pomperaug High School (PHS), will also have her work on display in the art show.  Her Digital Art titled, "Portrait," was recently awarded an Honorable Mention in the prestigious 31st annual Connecticut Regional Scholastic Art Awards held at the Silpe Gallery at the University of Hartford in Hartford, CT in February. 

Selected pieces from PHS juniors Ioanna Anastasiadou and Allen Sager, students in the Advanced Photography class will also be featured.  Their art exemplifies how students manipulate their work through photoshop to seamlessly create original composites. "Students in advanced photography classes take their own photos. Originality and ownership of the image is an important concept at this level. However, students also create compositions using borrowed images to create a fresh new piece," said Alisa Rosenberg, PHS Art Teacher. Ionana's piece is a study of the relationship between positive and negative space. Allen's portrait is influenced by the Italian painter Giuseppe Arcimboldo, who used fruits, vegetables, flowers and even fish in his paintings. Allen obtained images off the internet and manipulated his composition in Photoshop. 

"We appreciate the opportunity to share our students' work with the community and to demonstrate the value of art education for all children.  Art education develops divergent and critical thinking skills; multicultural awareness; and technical, communication and expressive skills. Supporting our artists and quality art programming is an integral part of our educational curriculum," said Jeromy Nelson, Director of Fine, Applied and Technical Arts in Region 15.

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