Southbury Land Trust invites you to share in a full day of free family fun with the Phillips Farm Preserve 20th Anniversary Celebration on October 7.

The event begins with the 9 a.m. History Hike along Jeremy Swamp Road with historian John Dwyer and SLT President Joe Ruggiero with special guest, Pete Rzasa. The historical content will cover the landscape, mills, and families in this area and is best-suited for adults. The group returns to the farm at about 11 a.m. For those unable to walk the full length, a bus will be available to take participants to the start or to take back to the farm grounds.

The grounds open to the public at 10 a.m. with the following highlights:

10: 30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
The Farm to Heart Petting Zoo sponsored by Mitchell Oil Co.

Vintage Tractors sponsored by Jeff Manville & Family

1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Bonnie Jacobson Trio sponsored by the Bennett Family of Companies

George's History Barn, Children's old-fashioned games, food trucks, farm hikes, photo ops, pumpkin painting and more.

For details and the complete schedule, go to www.southburylandtrust.org

Raindate: October 8th

Note: Please leave your pets at home. No dogs will be allowed on the property on this day. Your cooperation is appreciated. Thank you.

Fall for Southbury! So Many Great Events Ahead!

Household Hazardous Waste and Paint Collection
9/23/2023 | 8:00am-2:00pm

A Household Hazardous Waste and Paint Collection Day will be held at Thomaston High School. Organizers: Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments and participating towns.

Click for the event's details.

Apple Festival
9/23/2023 | 9:00am-3:00pm

Apple festival - Fun for the whole family. Organizers: South Britain Congregational Church.

Click for the event's details.

Southbury Chamber Inaugural Membership Celebration
9/28/2023 | 5:30-8:30pm

Celebration to honor area businesses and community members. Open to all. Organizers: Southbury Chamber.

Click for the event's details.

Volunteer Appreciation BBQ
10/1/2023 (register by 9/26/2023) | 12:45pm

The Town of Southbury will be honoring all those who provide voluntary service to our residents during its Volunteer Appreciation BBQ. Deadline to register is September 26. Organizer: Southbury Volunteer Appreciation Committee.

Click for the event's details.

ONGOING

350th Photography Exhibit: Georgia Sheron's "Uncle John"
9/5-28/2023 | Times Vary

A retrospective of photographs that Georgia Sheron had taken of John Ludorf. Organizers: Southbury Public Library and 350th Anniversary Steering Committee.

Click for the event's details.

350th Anniversary of Southbury

Town of Southbury is holding celebrations throughout the year commemorating this historical event.

Go to www.southbury-ct.org/350-events to view the events.
 

COMING SOON

9/29/2023 - Heritage Village Library Book Sale

9/30/2023 - Southbury Energy Fair & Green Expo

9/30/2023 - St James Fall Fest

9/30/2023 - BentFest

10/1/2023 - Bottle and Can Redemption

10/5/2023 - History Talk: The Old Woodbury Path

10/7/2023 - 350th Anniversary History Walk & 20th Anniversary Phillips Farm Celebration

10/14/2023 - Southbury Chalk Walk

View more future events: Upcoming Events Listing

Submit your organization's event to the Town of Southbury listing: Submit Event

SOUTHBURY – CT Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz will be the featured guest speaker at the Southbury Democratic Town Committee’s (SDTC) Annual Fall Picnic from 12 to 3 p.m., Saturday, September 23, at Ballantine Park Pavilion, 611 Old Field Rd. This family friendly event will be held during rain or shine.

“Please join us for an afternoon of good food and fun with great people, including our esteemed Lt. Governor and First Selectman Candidate Tim O’Neil,” said SDTC Chairman Michael Carrington.

“Our annual picnic is designed to give Southbury residents of all ages and political persuasions an opportunity to mingle with Democratic candidates. Come out and get to know your current and future municipal leaders, ask questions, share concerns, and enjoy the fabulous fall weather and community camaraderie,” Carrington added. 

In addition to the Lieutenant Governor and Mr. O’Neil, Board of Selectmen candidates Justin Bette, Jenn Fenn, and Kim McNeill will be in attendance to meet guests, discuss their accomplishments, answer questions, and share their hopes for the future of Southbury.

The afternoon picnic will consist of hamburgers, veggie burgers, hot dogs, sides, and sweet treats catered by Frankies, a CT family restaurant. The cost for lunch is $25 per adult and $12.50 per child 12 and under. Reservations must be made by visiting the Events Page of the SDTC website at www.southburydemocrats.com, completing the reservation form, and making payment. Please indicate the number of veggie burgers requested.

Contact the SDTC at southburydems@gmail.com with questions or concerns and follow the SDTC on Facebook @SouthburyDemocrats.

On October 1, 2023 at 12:45 PM at the Pavilion in Ballantine Park, the Volunteer Appreciation Committee will be hosting an afternoon filled with community spirit, food and fun.

This year’s honorees are ALL of our wonderful townspeople within our community. The Volunteer Appreciation Committee recognizes that many of our Southburians have gone above and beyond assisting their neighbors, religious organizations and friends through tough times and throughout the Covid pandemic. We feel that we would be remiss not to say ‘Thank You’ to each and every one of our community members for the effort and kindness displayed during such an unprecedented time.

This year’s themes are ‘COMMUNITY’ and ‘GRATITUDE’. With this in mind, the Committee is requesting that attendees help support those less fortunate than ourselves by bringing to the event a non-perishable food item to be donated to the Southbury Food Bank.

The event is free but advance registration is required. Please register at www.southbury-ct.org/volunteerappreciation by September 26, 2023.

The Town of Southbury is currently accepting applications for the position of Utility Laborer.

The Town of Southbury is hiring a full-time Utility Laborer in the Public Works Highway Department. The position is represented by the Teamsters Local 443 Collective Bargaining Unit. Required hours are 40/week with the potential for overtime. Provides excellent medical benefits through the Teamsters union. Eligible to participate in the defined contribution retirement plan with Town match and receives life and disability insurance and generous sick, vacation and personal leave.

Salary is $28.77/hour.

Details are available on the Town of Southbury web page.

Good afternoon, Southbury Residents!

The Town of Southbury 2022-2023 Annual Report is now available on our website. Please take the time to review the many accomplishments our Town staff and I achieved this fiscal year. Our departments work together year-round for our citizens, working to improve everything that makes Southbury the special place it is to live, work and play. Thank you to our Town employees for their hard work and dedication to the Town. I am proud of the accomplishments we have achieved together and look forward to continuing to shape the future of Southbury with the goals we have set for the new year.

Bird Banding Breakfast - Fall Migration 2023
9/21/2023 | 7:30-10:30am

A Bird in the Hand! Organizers: Bent of the River Audubon Center.

Click for the event's details.

ONGOING

350th Photography Exhibit: Georgia Sheron's "Uncle John"
9/5-28/2023 | Times Vary

A retrospective of photographs that Georgia Sheron had taken of John Ludorf. Organizers: Southbury Public Library and 350th Anniversary Steering Committee.

Click for the event's details.

350th Anniversary of Southbury

Town of Southbury is holding celebrations throughout the year commemorating this historical event.

Go to www.southbury-ct.org/350-events to view the events.
 

COMING SOON

9/23/2023 - Household Hazardous Waste and Paint Collection

9/23/2023 - Apple Festival

9/29/2023 - Heritage Village Library Book Sale

9/30/2023 - Southbury Energy Fair & Green Expo

9/30/2023 - St James Fall Fest

10/1/2023 - Bottle and Can Redemption

10/1/2023 - Volunteer Appreciation BBQ

10/5/2023 - History Talk: The Old Woodbury Path

10/7/2023 - 350th Anniversary History Walk & 20th Anniversary Phillips Farm Celebration

View more future events: Upcoming Events Listing
Submit your organization's event to the Town of Southbury listing: Submit Event

On Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 1:00pm, the Town of Southbury will hold a History Talk titled “From Poverty Farm to Heritage Village”.

In this History Talk, John Dwyer, Southbury Town Historian, Historic Buildings Commission Chairman, and Co-Chair of the 350th Anniversary Steering Committee, will explore how the refuge and bucolic setting of Heritage Village came to be and what was its hidden origin. He will cover its evolution from family farm to antiquarian enterprise, from gentleman farm to celebrity industry, and the political intrigue needed to create a cluster housing mecca.

John Dwyer and his family came to Southbury in 1984 to move into his wife Lynn’s ancestral home. Their children were the 8th generation descendants to live there. The proximity to this heritage spurred an interest in antiquities that developed into an in-depth and ongoing study of local history.

History Talks are a part of a year-long series of events and activities celebrating 350 years of community, culture and history (1673-2023), aimed at highlighting the past and progress of the one and only Southbury. Like all Southbury Public Library programs, the talks are free with registration and open to anyone regardless of town of residency. It will take place in the Kingsley Room at the Southbury Library at 100 Poverty Road at 1:00pm. Space is limited, so register at www.southburylibrary.org/event/poverty-farm-heritage-village.

For more information about this program, please email Rebecca at rrandall@biblio.org or call the reference desk at 203-262-0626 ext 130.

Food! Fun!! Fireworks!!! Saturday, September 9, 2023. Please bring your lawn chairs and blankets and get set for a terrific evening of fun and celebration for all ages. Free admission.

• Food court, music, vendors, historical photos exhibit from 4:00 to 9:00pm
• Southbury Police, Fire and Ambulance personnel and equipment will be on-site providing public safety information
• “Stump the Historian Challenge” - bring your questions to the Southbury Town Historian, John Dwyer
• The Southbury Fire Dept. will have their restored 1936 REO Engine 2 available to “shoot the fire hose” from 5:00 to 6:00 pm
• Throughout the evening appearances by strolling magicians, juggler, still walker and reenactors
• FIREWORKS approximately at 8:15pm

Food Court Vendors

Food offerings are subject to change.

Live on Stage

Times are approximate.

• 4:30pm: Kids dance and fun activities
• 5:00pm: Modal Express, performing covers of well known R&B songs, as well as jazz-tinged classics from artists such as Steely Dan; the band features Southbury drummer, John Muzzio
• 5:20pm: Kyler Kumi, a senior at Pomperaug High School who enjoys singing with his ukulele
• 5:30pm: Michael Carrington, a Southbury resident has been writing and performing music for most of his life, strumming away in various coffee shops, pubs, festivals, and the occasional street corner; for this special occasion, he has written a Southbury 350th Tribute song
• 5:50pm: Katherine Mambo, an accomplished violinist and a Pomperaug High School Senior
• 6:00pm: Good Medicine Rx, a Southbury acoustic duo, Michel Driscoll and Jeff Duggan, who have performed all over South Western CT, as well as LA, Chicago and Ireland, specializing in songs from the 50s, 60s and 70s, as well as some originals
• 6:25pm: Faith Vincinanza, Southbury’s Poet Laureate will recite a special poem commemorating Southbury's 350th Anniversary
• 6:30pm: Rave On, inspired by some of the most influential music ever written, Rave On was formed to keep the music of the 50's & 60's alive for all to hear; Rave On will take you back in time to when Rock & Roll was just emerging, and the juke box and dance floor was all that was needed for a good time
• 8:00pm: National Anthem, performed by members of COSMIC (Communities of Southbury/Middlebury Inter-generational Chorus)

Parking

Please see the map for parking information.

• Extensive free parking is on the Southbury Training School (STS) Great Front Lawn. Parking entrance is off Nutmeg Avenue, accessed via the main STS entrance.
• Limited handicap parking is available at the Lake Stibbs parking lot.
• Drop-off and pick-up area is behind the Gatehouse cottage at the main STS entrance.

No alcohol and no pets are permitted at the event. Caution should be exercised with service animals due to the large crowds and fireworks noises. Extensive free parking is on the STS Great Front Lawn. Due to congested event traffic and safety concerns, there will be no pedestrian walking, no vehicle parking and no parent “drop off/pick up” along Route 172. Handicap and Special Needs parking is available at the Lake Stibbs parking lot.

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing U.S. and state flags in Connecticut to remain lowered at half-staff on Monday, September 11, 2023, in remembrance of the nearly 3,000 people who were killed in the 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States.

Flags in Connecticut are also currently lowered to half-staff in honor of Hartford Police Officer Bobby Garten, who died on Wednesday night while serving in the line of duty. Flags should continue flying at half-staff for this purpose until sunset on the date of Officer Garten’s interment, which has not yet been determined. The Office of the Governor will send out a notification when flags should be returned to full-staff.

In addition, Governor Lamont announced today that the state will illuminate the Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge in New Haven – informally known by many residents as the Q Bridge – in red, white, and blue lights beginning at dusk on the evenings of Sunday, September 10, 2023, and Monday, September 11, 2023, in recognition of the anniversary of the attacks. Beacons capable of projecting light nearly six miles into the clear night sky will be lit until the early morning hours.

Connecticut’s official memorial honoring the victims of the attacks is located on a peninsula at Sherwood Island State Park in Westport, where on a clear day the Manhattan skyline can be viewed across the Long Island Sound. It features a stone engraved with the names of the 161 people with ties to the state who were killed in the attacks. The state park was chosen as the site for the memorial because it is the location where many people in the immediate hours following the attacks gathered to observe the devastation on Lower Manhattan from across the sound. The site was also used by the Connecticut National Guard in the following days as a staging area for Connecticut’s relief efforts to New York City.

Help Ann's Place Meet a Greater Need

There is a growing demand for our free cancer support services across the state of Connecticut, and Ann’s Place is expanding our services to meet these needs in the Greater Waterbury Area.

With your help, we can say “Yes of course we can be by your side during this difficult time”.

Join us on October 4th at the Heritage Hotel in Southbury as we share with the local community about ways they can help grow support for families facing cancer.

Please RSVP here.

Southbury Farmers' Market
9/7/2023 | 3:00-6:00pm

Weekly Southbury Farmers' Market with local vendors. Organizers: Town of Southbury.

Click for the event's details.

Cosmic Glue September
9/8/2023 | 7:00pm

Calvary Southbury Presents Cosmic Glue September. Organizers: Calvary Southbury.

Click for the event's details.

Flow To Fit Yoga 8th Annual Open House
9/9/2023 | 10:00am-2:00pm

Free classes, special discounts, workshops & more! Organizers: Flow To Fit Yoga, LLC.

Click for the event's details.

Southbury Celebration
9/9/2023 | 4:00-9:00pm

Food! Fun! Fireworks! Please bring your lawn chairs and blankets and get set for a terrific evening of fun and celebration for all ages. Organizer: Town of Southbury and the Southbury Training School.

Click for the event's details.

Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge
9/10/2023 | 1:00-3:00pm

Free soccer challenge for boys and girls 9-14 years old. Organizer: Knights of Columbus Council #5066.

Click for the event's details.

ONGOING

350th Photography Exhibit: Georgia Sheron's "Uncle John"
9/5-28/2023 | Times Vary

A retrospective of photographs that Georgia Sheron had taken of John Ludorf. Organizers: Southbury Public Library and 350th Anniversary Steering Committee.

Click for the event's details.
 

350th Anniversary of Southbury

Town of Southbury is holding celebrations throughout the year commemorating this historical event.

Go to www.southbury-ct.org/350-events to view the events.
 

COMING SOON

9/21/2023 - Bird Banding Breakfast - Fall Migration 2023

9/23/2023 - Household Hazardous Waste and Paint Collection

9/23/2023 - Apple Festival

9/23/2023 - History Talk: From Poverty Farm to Heritage Village

9/29/2023 - Heritage Village Library Book Sale

10/1/2023 - Bottle and Can Redemption

10/5/2023 - History Talk: The Old Woodbury Path

Adult Events

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

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. For all virtual adult programs requiring registration, registrants will receive an email with the Zoom links the morning of the program.

Write it, Polish it, Publish It - A Writing Group
Saturday, September 9, 10am-1pm, Brown Room, Registration Required - Space Limited

Come join Southbury Poet Laureate Faith Vicinanza as she leads a writing workshop as part of a year-long series. Explore the writing process through writing prompts and sharing your work. Any time is the perfect time to work on a new skill, or spend time with an old friend, your writing, whether you write poetry or prose, short fiction, non-fiction, or a blog. To register, click here.

Blind/Low Vision Directory Program
Tuesday, September 12, 2-3pm, Kingsley Room, Registration Required

Join Michelle Puzzo of UR Community Cares as she discusses resources available to those that are blind or low vision. The UCC created a directory, a resource guide for low vision and blind residents. The directory will equip individuals with the latest technology, which includes a wide range of resources outside of CT such as technology tools and devices. To register, click here.

Agatha Christie: The Queen of Mystery
Thursday, September 14, 2-3:30pm, Online and in the Kingsley Room, Registration Required

Born on September 15, 1890, Agatha Christie became over her 85 years the most famous mystery writer in the world. Join us as we explore her works and the mysteries of her life. For Zoom Program, register here. For Kingsley Room, register here.

Transgender & Gender Diverse Teen Panel Discussion
Tuesday, September 19, 6:30-8pm, Kingsley Room, Registration Requested

Join Jillian Celentano and a panel of transgender and gender-diverse teens who will discuss what it’s like to be a transgender/gender-diverse teen in 2023. Hear personal stories about their gender journeys and learn about trans healthcare, the importance of an emotional support system, and allyship. This program is for parents, neighbors, educators, friends, and anyone eager to learn. Find out more and register on our website here.

Berkshire Jazz Orchestra Concert
Thursday, September 21, 7-8:30pm, Kingsley Room, Registration Required

Join us for the return of the Berkshire Jazz Orchestra! This fall concert features vocalist Jan Maki with selections from the American Song Book. To register, click here.

Seaside Escapes: The Art & Architecture of the New England Coast
Friday, September 22, 2-3:30pm, Online and in the Kingsley Room, Registration Required

From artist colonies to robber baron “summer cottages,” the New England shoreline has inspired countless creative works. Join us as we explore seascapes by beloved American artists including Winslow Homer and Edward Hopper as well as the over-the-top elegance of Newport, RI summer homes designed for the titans of industry in the nineteenth century. Gloucester's eccentric summer retreat Beauport is also featured. For Zoom Program, register here. For Kingsley Room, register here.

From Poverty Farm to Heritage Village
Saturday, September 23, 1-2:30pm, Kingsley Room, Registration Required

To many, it’s a refuge and bucolic setting. But how did it come to be and what was its hidden origin? Historian John Dwyer tells of its evolution from family farm to antiquarian enterprise, from gentleman farm to celebrity industry, and of the political intrigue that was needed to create a cluster housing mecca. To register, click here.

Coloring Club
Monday, September 25, 2-3:30pm, Brown Room, Registration Requested

Welcome to the Adult Coloring Club! Join us for a relaxing hour of therapeutic coloring in the Brown Room. Materials will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own supplies as well. Registration is requested. To register, click here.

Authors and Books Trivia
Tuesday, September 26, 2-3:30pm, Kingsley Room, Registration Required

Think you know books and authors? Well come find out! We think you’re going to love this Trivia Program. Are you up for the Challenge? Join us for Authors, Books and Characters Trivia. So put on your thinking caps and come enjoy some original, interesting book trivia. To register, click here.

Memory Tips
Thursday, September 28, 2-3:30pm, Online and in the Kingsley Room, Registration Required

Did you know that a recent study from Stanford University suggests that the techniques used by memory athletes can be taught, learned, and create changes in the brain that enhance memory skill? Come learn about the tips and techniques used by memory athletes. For Zoom Program, register here. For Kingsley Room, register here.

The Bobcat - Connecticut's Secretive Cat
Saturday, September 30, 1-3pm, Kingsley Room, Registration Required

Learn about the bobcat, how it almost disappeared from our state, and how the population is now recovering. Join us to learn more about “Connecticut’s Secretive Cat”. To register, click here.

Wednesday at the Movies

Big George Foreman (2023) PG-13
Wednesday, September 13, 1-3:15pm, Kingsley Room, Registration Requested

The miraculous story of the once and future heavyweight champion of the world: George Foreman. This movie follows his path from boxing to finding faith and back. Register here.

Love Again (2023) PG-13
Wednesday, September 20, 1-3pm, Kingsley Room, Registration Requested

A young woman tries to ease the pain of her fiancé's death by sending romantic texts to his old cell phone number, and forms a connection with the man the number has been reassigned to. Register here.

Book Club: The Next Chapter (2023) PG-13
Wednesday, September 27, 1-3pm, Kingsley Room, Registration Requested

Follows the new journey of four best friends as they take their book club to Italy for the fun girls trip they never had. Register here.

Evening at the Movies

Spinning Gold (2023) R
Thursday, September 14, 6-8pm, Kingsley Room, Registration Requested

A biopic of 1970s record producer Neil Bogart, co-founder of Casablanca Records. Neil Bogart produced Donna Summer, Parliament, Gladys Knight, The Isley Brothers, The Village People, Bill Withers and KISS. Register here.

Mafia Mamma (2023) R
Thursday, September 28, 6-8pm, Kingsley Room, Registration Requested

An American mom inherits her grandfather's mafia empire in Italy. Guided by the firm's consigliere, she hilariously defies everyone's expectations as the new head of the family business. Register here.

Adult Book Clubs

The Southbury Public Library offers three book clubs: Tuesday Night Fiction Book Club, Nonfiction Book Club and Mystery Book Club. Join us for a discussion about this month’s books. Print copies are available at the Circulation Desk, there's no registration required and new members are always welcome!

Mystery Book Club
Monday, September 11, 3-4pm, Kingsley Room, No Registration Required

This month we'll be discussing Arsenic and Adobo, by Mia P. Manansala. For more information, click here.

Nonfiction Book Club
Wednesday, September 13, 10-11am, Brown Room, No Registration Required

This month we'll be discussing The Man Who Hated Women: Sex, Censorship, and Civil Liberties in the Gilded Age, by Amy Sohn. For more information, click here.

Tuesday Night Fiction Book Club
Tuesday, September 26, 6:30-7:30pm, Brown Room, No Registration Required

This month we'll be discussing The Maid: A Novel, by Nita Prose. For more information, click here.

Technology Help

Technology Help with James Chapin
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12-1pm, Reference Area, No Registration Required

Do you have technology questions or are you having issues with a device? Come by for help with local tech expert James Chapin. Feel free to ask your questions to our Reference Staff as well. Please note, there will be no Technology Help on Thursday, September 7, and Thursday, September 14. For more information, click here.

Reference Technology Assistance

Did you know that the Reference Department offers assistance with mobile devices, downloading our e-resources, and more? If you have a simple question, stop by the Reference Desk more than an hour before we close and we can assist you. Like other Reference Questions, you may have to wait for a Reference Librarian to be available. If your question is more in-depth or you're not sure how long it will take, call the Reference Department at 203-262-0626 ext. 130 to inquire about making an appointment. Most of our assistance is related to answering questions about how to use a device, app, or website. We cannot touch your device directly, but instead we teach you how to do what you are looking for help with. If you have a hardware question or very technical question, we recommend visiting James Chapin during his Technology Help on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12-1pm.

Children and Teen Events

Information and Registration: Children/Teen Department at 203-262-0626 ext. 3

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.

Children's Storytimes:

Drop-In Storytime (All Ages)
Monday, September 11, 28, & 25, 10-10:30am and 11-11:30am, Storytime Room, No Registration Required

Join Miss Jen for stories, rhymes, and a small craft every Monday except Labor Day. All ages are welcome. Find out more on our website here.

Saturday Family Storytime (All Ages)
Saturday, September 16, 11-11:30am, Storytime Room, No Registration Required

Join Miss Jen for a special family storytime! We will share some stories and songs together. Parents and older siblings are encouraged to join in for this family event. All ages are welcome. Find out more on our website here.

Special Events for Children:

Open House Make or Take Craft (All Ages)
Saturday, September 9, 16, 23, & 30, All Day, Upstairs, No Registration Required

Stop by the Youth Services department Saturdays to make a thematic craft. Make it here or bring it home. Crayons and glue sticks are available in the library. Available while supplies last. Find out more on our website here.

Journal Decorating Craft (Grades 1-5)
Saturday, September 9, 2-3pm, Storytime Room, Registration Required - Space Limited

Start the school year off by designing your own journal cover! Use one of ours or bring your favorite notebook to decorate. Miss Katie will also share a book for back to school inspiration while we craft. Find out more and register on our website here.

Tiny Food Explorers (Ages 2-5 & Caregivers)
Thursday, September 14, 11am-12pm, Kingsley Room, Registration Required - Space Limited (Waitlist Only)

Join Tiny Food Explorers for some fun with food! Come and explore new flavors and textures while playing games all about food and MyPlate! You’ll make a hands-on healthy snack that even the pickiest of eaters will be keen to try. All snack ingredients will be nut free but may contain dairy. Find out more and register on our website here.

Storytime at the Farmers’ Market (All Ages)
Thursday, September 14 & 28, 3:30-5:30pm, Southbury Town Hall Green, No Registration Required

Stop by the Southbury Farmers' Market and visit the librarians, browse books, and listen to stories! Find out more on our website here.

Food Explorers: Pumpkin Lasagna (Ages 6 & Up)
Tuesday, September 19, 4-5pm, Kingsley Room, Registration Required - Space Limited

Join Food Explorers for a delicious fall dessert program! You’ll be making Pumpkin Lasagna by layering graham cracker crumbles, pumpkin pudding and homemade whipped cream. This recipe is nut free but will contain dairy and gluten. Find out more and register on our website here.

ARTuesday (Ages 7 & Up)
Tuesday, September 19, 5-6pm, Storytime Room, No Registration Required

Do you love art? Join us for a playful, messy, and expressive art experience where there is no right or wrong. Come play and experiment with a variety of art mediums and themes. Smocks recommended. Please wear something you don't mind getting messy. Find out more on our website here.

Lego to the Library! (Ages 5-10)
Wednesday, September 20, 4-5pm, Storytime Room, Registration Required

Join us for an afternoon of LEGO fun! We’ll provide the LEGO bricks, and you bring the creativity! You can free build, or work off of instructions. Find out more and register on our website here.

Family Trivia Night (All Ages)
Friday, September 22, 6:30-8pm, Kingsley Room, Registration Required - Space Limited

Join us for another Family Trivia night! Work together as a family team to answer our trivia questions! We'll have a variety of topics, including kid-centric knowledge, general information, and questions aimed at parents, too. The family who answers the most questions correctly will win a $100 gift card to Riverview Cinemas! Find out more and register on our website here.

Food Explorers: 2 Hours of Baking (Ages 6 & Up)
Tuesday, September 26, 4-6pm, Kingsley Room, Registration Required - Space Limited

Join Food Explorers for a two hour baking workshop! You’ll be making Mini Maple Pear Donuts and Puff Pastry Apple Rings. These recipes are nut free but will contain dairy, eggs and gluten. Find out more and register on our website here.

ARTuesday (Ages 3-6)
Tuesday, September 26, 5-6pm, Storytime Room, No Registration Required

Stop by for a playful, messy, and expressive art experience where there is no right or wrong. Come play and experiment with a variety of art mediums and themes. Smocks recommended. Find out more on our website here.

Build Your Own Sticker Book: Latino Americans (Ages 6-12)
Thursday, September 28, 4-5pm, Brown Room, Registration Required - Space Limited

Come experience this interactive "test-your-knowledge" program, fun for all ages, where you'll learn as you "Build Your Own History Book". The Latino Americans Sticker Book is a way to celebrate diversity by taking a meaningful dive into Latino and Hispanic heritage and learning about real difference-makers, like Cesar Chavez, Antonia Novello, Roberto Clemente, Sandra Cisneros and Lin-Manuel Miranda among many others. This is a wonderful program to enjoy as a family. Recommended for ages 6-12 and their families. Find out more and register on our website here.

Make a Mario Piranha Plant Craft (Grades 1-5)
Saturday, September 30, 1-2pm, Storytime Room, Registration Required - Space Limited

Chomp, Chomp! Join Miss Katie to create your own Mario-themed piranha plant! Find out more and register on our website here.

Special Events for Teens:

Teen Monthly Mini Reading Challenge (Grades 6-12)
September 1-30, Online on Beanstack

Starting this September, join us on Beanstack for our first Mini Monthly Reading Challenge! Every month, we'll have a different Mini Reading Challenge. Complete the challenge within the month, and get a SurPRIZE! The SurPRIZE could be a fancy bookmark, notecard set, cool pens, or something else entirely! We'll have something different every month. Our September theme is Back to School. Find more and sign up on our Beanstack page here.

Transgender & Gender Diverse Teen Panel Discussion (Grades 6-12 & Adults)
Tuesday, September 19, 6:30-8pm, Kingsley Room, Registration Requested

Join Jillian Celentano and a panel of transgender and gender-diverse teens who will discuss what it’s like to be a transgender/gender-diverse teen in 2023. Hear personal stories about their gender journeys and learn about trans healthcare, the importance of an emotional support system, and allyship. This program is for friends, parents, neighbors, educators, and anyone eager to learn. Find out more and register on our website here.

Family Trivia Night (All Ages)
Friday, September 22, 6:30-8pm, Kingsley Room, Registration Required - Space Limited

Join us for another Family Trivia night! Work together as a family team to answer our trivia questions! We'll have a variety of topics, including kid-centric knowledge, general information, and questions aimed at parents, too. The family who answers the most questions correctly will win a $100 gift card to Riverview Cinemas! Find out more and register on our website here.

Mad Science Monday: Batteries (Grades 6-12)
Monday, September 25, 4-5pm, Storytime Room, Registration Required - Space Limited

Get charged up and explore the science of batteries! We'll build batteries out of pennies, lemons, and more, and learn about how chemical reactions can create electricity. Find out more and register on our website here.

Teen Advisory Board (Grades 6-12)
Tuesday, September 26, 6-7pm, Tutor Corner

Teen Advisory Board (TAB) members can directly influence our teen book and AV collections, teen programming and events, and other teen services. Each monthly meeting opens with a discussion about ideas for programs, materials, and more and closes out with some special volunteer projects. If you are interested in becoming a TAB member, fill out the application form on our website and we will contact you.

Marshmallow Madness (Grades 6-12)
Thursday, September 28, 6-7pm, Storytime Room, Registration Required - Space Limited

STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, and... Marshmallows? Join us for confectionary construction as we build marshmallow structures and a marshmallow catapult. Then, use your catapult to try to knock down your competitors' structures! Find out more and register on our website here.

The Friends of the Southbury Public Library: Lobby Book Sale and Library Coffee Station

The Friends of the Southbury Public Library sponsor almost all of our fun virtual and in-person programs found on the calendar page of our website. For more information about the Friends, click here.

Lobby Book Sale
Year-Round, Open During Library Hours, Lobby

The Friends of the Southbury Public Library's Lobby Book Sale continues year-round! Located in the lobby of the Southbury Public Library, this sale features a wide selection of books for all ages, including Children’s, Cooking, Boutique, History, Biography, Fiction, Nonfiction, Special Interest and so much more. Open during library hours and refreshed regularly with new books, there's something for everyone at the Lobby Book Sale!

Library Coffee Station
Year-round, Open During Library Hours, Lobby

The Friends of the Southbury Public Library's Coffee Station is up and running! Located in the lobby of the Southbury Public Library, just $1.00 gets you a steaming hot cup of coffee or tea! All proceeds go to the Friends of the Southbury Public Library.

Brinker Fireplace Room Display: The Southbury Playhouse

The Southbury Historical Society's display remembers the history of the Southbury Playhouse. Included in the Brinker Fireplace Room display are photographs and memorabilia.

Artist of the Month: Georgia Sheron Commemorative Exhibit

The Gloria Cachion Gallery at the Southbury Public Library will showcase the photography of the late Georgia Sheron from Tuesday, September 5, 2023 through Thursday, September 28, 2023. This exhibit is part of a year-long series of special events to celebrate 350 years of community, culture and history (1673-2023) of Southbury.

The display will be a retrospective of photographs that Georgia had taken of John Ludorf also known as “Uncle John”. He was a farmer who had a farm in the Purchase section of Southbury which was about 126 acres. Over many years Georgia would interview and take several photographs of her neighbor, Uncle John. He plowed with horses and milked cows by hand well into his 90’s. Georgia completed a book called “Uncle John: Portraits of a True Yankee Farmer”.

Georgia Sheron was a member of Professional Photographers of America and holds their certificate as a Master Photographic Craftsman. She was a five-time winner of the Kodak Award of Excellence and the Fuji Masterpiece Award and was twice the recipient of Master Photographer of the Year. Her work graced the cover of Professional Photographer magazine as well as many book covers for Random House and CD covers for musician.

Ms. Sheron also had fine honed her photography skills and had other photographs from traveling to Italy, St. Croix, and Monhegan Island, Maine as well. Georgia passed away in late January 2019 and was greatly respected by her peers and the public. We’d like to celebrate and honor her for all she has done for the Southbury community.

The exhibit will be open during regular library hours which are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:30am to 5:30pm, Tuesday and Thursday 9:30am to 9:00pm, Saturdays 9:30am to 4:00pm (after Labor Day) and Sundays 12:00pm to 5:00pm (after Labor Day). The exhibit will also be online as a virtual gallery here. Please visit our website to learn more.

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the application period for the 2023-2024 winter season of the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) will begin on September 1, 2023. The program helps Connecticut residents – including both homeowners and renters – with the costs associated with heating their homes.

Basic benefits toward heating bills range from $180 to $530 depending on income, size of household, and need. Benefits are available for households with incomes up to 60% of the state median income, which equates to roughly $79,910 for a family of four. These benefits are usually paid directly to the utility company or fuel supplier. Households that heat with deliverable fuels like oil or propane may be eligible for multiple free tank refills.

CEAP is expected to offer assistance to an estimated 116,309 households this season. The program is administered by the Connecticut Department of Social Services with the assistance of local community action agencies and funded by the federal Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).

“Connecticut has many services available to protect vulnerable households from the cold, including safeguarding those who have fallen behind on their utility bills to avoid the risk of a shutoff,” Governor Lamont said. “We want to spread the word that these resources are available and encourage anyone in need of support to visit ct.gov/heatinghelp or call 2-1-1 to get more information.”

“At the Department of Social Services, our mission is to provide assistance to those in need,” Social Services Commissioner Andrea Barton Reeves said. “Access to basic utility needs shouldn’t be a luxury, but for some families, it is. Through CEAP, we will offer eligible households varying levels of relief based on income and the number of family members living in the home. Our goal is to offer these benefits in an equitable way to help our most vulnerable community members avoid the risk of a shutoff.”

Applications for the 2023-2024 winter season must be received by May 31, 2024. There are several ways to apply:

• Online: Visit ct.gov/heatinghelp.
• Phone: Call the office of your local community action agency and request assistance applying. (Click here for the list of phone numbers)
• In-person: Appointments are required for in-person visits. To schedule an appointment, call the office of your local community action agency. (Click here for the list of phone numbers)
• Mail: Download and complete the CEAP application. Mail the completed application and required documents to your local community action agency. (Click here for the list of mailing addresses)

Additional information on the application process can be obtained by visiting ct.gov/heatinghelp or calling 2-1-1.

Southbury Farmers' Market
8/31/2023 | 3:00-6:00pm

Weekly Southbury Farmers' Market with local vendors. Organizers: Town of Southbury.

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Eyes Wide Open to Nature
9/1/2023 | 1:00pm

The Southbury Land Trust and so much more! Organizers: Southbury Garden Club.

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Bottle and Can Redemption
9/3/2023 | 12:00-3:00pm

Earn cash back for your recycled bottles and cans — there’s no waiting in line to put the containers. Organizers: Sustainable Southbury.

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350th Photography Exhibit: Georgia Sheron's "Uncle John"
9/5-28/2023 | Times Vary

A retrospective of photographs that Georgia Sheron had taken of John Ludorf. Organizers: Southbury Public Library and 350th Anniversary Steering Committee.

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ONGOING

350th Anniversary of Southbury

Town of Southbury is holding celebrations throughout the year commemorating this historical event.

Go to www.southbury-ct.org/350-events to view the events.
 

COMING SOON

9/08/2023 - Cosmic Glue September

9/09/2023 - Flow To Fit Yoga 8th Annual Open House

9/09/2023 - Southbury Celebration

9/10/2023 - Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge

9/21/2023 - Bird Banding Breakfast - Fall Migration 2023

9/23/2023 - Household Hazardous Waste and Paint Collection

9/23/2023 - Apple Festival

9/23/2023 - History Talk: From Poverty Farm to Heritage Village

View more future events: Upcoming Events Listing
Submit your organization's event to the Town of Southbury listing: Submit Event