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Adult Events |
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Information and registration: Reference Department at 203-262-0626 ext. 130 |
We've got special events, book talks, and movies this month! All programs require registration unless otherwise noted.
Special Events
Celtic Music with the Jolly Beggars
Saturday, March 2, 12-2pm, Kingsley Room, Registration Required
Start your St. Patrick's Day celebration off with us! The Jolly Beggars are back for the 5th year in a row with another rousing afternoon of Celtic music! Their five piece ensemble will treat your ears to the music of guitars, mandolin, tin whistles, mandola, tenor banjo, double bass, bodhran (Celtic drums), spoons and more. Program sponsored by the Friends of the Southbury Public Library
The World of St. Patrick with Michael Norris
Wednesday, March 6, 2-3:30pm, Kingsley Room, Registration Required
Through art and archaeology, we'll examine the ancient Britain that was ruled by Rome for centuries. Then we'll consider the autobiography and letters of its most famous citizen, a Roman Briton named Patrick, and the fifth-century Ireland he knew as a slave and as a missionary. Program sponsored by the Friends of the Southbury Public Library.
Lu Burke Literary Series: Xhenet Aliu
Saturday, March 9, 1-2:30pm, Kingsley Room, Registration Required
A native of Waterbury, Connecticut, whose brass industry attracted large waves of Eastern European immigrants before the demise of the factories in the 1970s and '80s, she was born to an Albanian father and a Lithuanian American mother. She now lives in Athens, Georgia.
Her debut novel, Brass, is a fierce story about mothers and daughters, haves and have-nots, and the stark realities behind the American Dream. Told in equally gripping parallel narratives with biting wit and grace, Brass announces a fearless new voice with a timely, tender, and quintessentially American story. Program sponsored by the Library Gift Fund.
Adult Coloring Club
Monday, March 25, 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!
The Quest for the Eastern Cougar
Tuesday, March 26, 6:30-8pm, Kingsley Room, Registration Required
The cougar or Puma concolor once roamed free and wild all across the Northeast. It was extirpated from this region about 1890; however, ever since there have been sightings and even some field evidence. Yet local wildlife officials continue to tell us that they do not exist. In fact, the U.S. fish and Wildlife Service officially declared the species extinct here in May of 2011. Only a month later, a 140 pound male cougar was struck and killed in Milford, Connecticut. If they are extinct then why do so many people see them and how do you explain the recent kill? Join us and learn more about the eastern cougar, and its history in the Northeast. Program sponsored by the Friends of the Southbury Public Library
Computer Classes
Computer Classes are sponsored by the Friends of the Southbury Public Library.
Basic Power Point
Thursday, March 14, 2-4pm, Kingsley Room, Registration Required- Space is Limited
With Mike Ingber. PowerPoint (part of Microsoft Office) is the most commonly used presentation program available, both in school and for business. It is used for giving dynamic presentations and is great for creating handouts as well. Join us for this class, and get a solid introduction to this intuitive, creative, and fun program to use
Intermediate Power Point
Friday, March 15, 2-4pm, Kingsley Room, Registration Required- Space is Limited
With Mike Ingber. Attendance of Basic Power Point is not required, but some knowledge of Power Point is expected. PowerPoint (part of Microsoft Office) is the most commonly used presentation program available, both in school and for business. It is used for giving dynamic presentations and is great for creating handouts as well. Join us for this class, and get a further introduction to this intuitive, creative, and fun program to use.
Mail Merge
Friday, March 22, 2-4pm, Kingsley Room, Registration Required- Space is Limited
With Mike Ingber. Mail Merge is an advanced and valuable feature provided in Microsoft Word. Mail Merge is primarily used to create letters, mailing labels, or envelopes for many recipients. Mail Merge can be used independently in Word, but can also be used in combination with Excel. This class exploring Mail Merge assumes some experience with both Word and Excel.
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.
The Bookshop (2018) PG
Wednesday, March 13, 1-3pm, Kingsley Room, NO Registration Required
Set in England 1959 in a small East Anglian town, Florence Green decides, against polite but ruthless local opposition, to open a bookshop. Based on the book by Penelope Fitzgerald, the question becomes is there a place for a bookshop in a town that does not want one.
Green Book (2018) PG-13
Wednesday, March 20, 1-3:15pm, Kingsley Room, NO Registration Required
This film has been Oscar nominated for best picture, best actor, best supporting actor and best original screenplay. This film won the Oscar for best picture, best supporting actor and best original screenplay.
A working-class Italian-American bouncer becomes the driver of an African-American classical pianist on a tour of venues through the 1960s American South. This is based on a true story.
At Eternity's Gate (2018) PG-13
Wednesday, March 27, 1-3pm, Kingsley Room, NO Registration Required
This film has been Oscar nominated for best actor.
During a self-imposed exile in Arles and Auvers-Sur-Oise, France, Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh develops his unique, colorful style of painting. While grappling with religion, mental illness and a tumultuous friendship with French artist Paul Gauguin, van Gogh begins to focus on his relationship with eternity rather than the pain his art causes him in the present.
Evening at the Movies
No registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Southbury Public Library. These movies have Closed Captions. NEW TIME: 6pm
The Wife (2018) R
Thursday, March 14, 6-8pm, Kingsley Room, NO Registration Required
This film has been Oscar nominated for best actress.
A wife questions her life choices as she travels to Stockholm with her husband, where he is slated to receive the Nobel Prize for Literature.
A Star is Born (2018) R
Thursday, March 28, 6-8pm, Kingsley Room, NO Registration Required
This film has been Oscar nominated for best film, best actor, best actress and best supporting actor. This film won the Oscar for best song.
The story, which has been presented before on screen in several adaptations, involves a musician who helps a young singer find fame, even as age and alcoholism send his own career into a downward spiral.
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, March 11, 3pm, Brown Room, NO Registration Required
Reading Breaking Silence by Linda Castillo
Wednesday, March 13, 10am, Brown Room, NO Registration Required
Reading How Emotions are Made by Lisa Feldman Barrett
Tuesday Night Book Club
Tuesday, March 26, 6:30pm, Brown Room, NO Registration Required
Reading The Friend by Sigrid Nunez
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Information and registration: Children/Teen Department at 203-262-0626 ext. 110 |
With the wintry weather upon us, our March has great programs for kids and teens!
Children's Programs
Spring Storytime Registration
Begins Monday, March 4, Upstairs, Registration Required
Stop by or call to register for Babies & Books for 6-24 months, Toddler Time for ages 2-3, and Stories & Crafts for ages 4-5. Storytimes begin in April and run for six weeks. Space is limited. Registration required. See website for details.
Drop-In Storytime with Mrs. M.
Monday, March 4, 11, 18, & 25 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.
Open House Craft
Every Saturday in March, All Day, Upstairs, No Registration Required
Enjoy a themed craft all day (while supplies last). Make it here or take it home.
Junior Friends (for Grades 4-12)
Thursday, March 7, 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.
STEAMonday: Fizzing Rainbow Pot (for Grades 1-5)
Monday, March 11, 4:15-5pm in the Storytime Room, Registration Required
Celebrate St. Patrick's day as we experiment with chemistry.
STEM with Anastasia (for ages 7-11)
Thursday, March 14, 5:30-6:30pm
Anastasia will be back with another fun and fantastic program.
Munchies & a Movie: Ralph Breaks the Internet (for all ages*)
Friday, March 15, 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 45 minutes. Snacks and water provided. *Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Ashurst Academy of Irish Dance St. Patrick's Day Demonstration (for all ages*)
Saturday, March 16, 12-1:30pm, Kingsley Room, Registration Required
This program is intended for children but fun for everyone! The Ashurst Academy of Irish Dance is back to show us their moves. Celebrate St. Patrick's Day and learn a few steps of Irish Dance.
Bookworms Book Club (for Grades 1-3)
Wednesday, March 27, 4:15-5pm, Storytime Room. Registration required
Join our monthly book club for emerging and early independent readers. Each month we read a different title or series and then discuss. Registration required.
Teen Programs
Anime Club (for Grades 6-12)
Friday, March 1, 15 & 29, 4:15-5:15pm, Storytime Room, Registration Required
Are you obsessed with Japanese culture? Do you devour the latest manga? Tezuka, Ishiguro or Miyazaki ring a bell? Pokemon, Trigun, Naruto? Then why aren't you at the SPL's Anime Club? All newcomers are welcome!
Junior Friends (for Grades 4-12)
Thursday, March 7, 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: Hexagon Shelves (for Grades 6-12)
Monday, March 11, 4-5pm, Kingsley Room, Registration Required- Space is Limited
Join us to make a hexagon shelf! Made out of just popsicle sticks and hot glue, these shelves are a sharp and stylish addition to any room or desk!
Teen Advisory Board (for Grades 6-12)
Thursday, March 26, 6-7pm, Kingsley Room, 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 |
Region 15 School Art Display
March 2 through March 29 during open hours
Region 15 schools are observing Youth Art Month again this year with a display of local student artwork in the Gloria Cachion Art Gallery of the Southbury Public Library from March 2nd through March 29th, 2019.
The display coincides with Youth Art Month; a program administered nationally by the Council for Art Education (CFAE) and is celebrated by the Southbury Public Library and Region 15 communities. The event 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 Pomperaug and Gainfield Elementary Schools, Rochambeau Middle School, 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.
Highlighted pieces in this year's collection will include Region 15 students recently awarded gold key, silver key, or honorable mentions in the 30th annual Connecticut Regional Scholastic Art Awards held at Lincoln Theater at the University of Hartford in Hartford, CT in February. Considered to be the most prestigious student art show in Connecticut, the Connecticut Regional Scholastic Art Awards includes over 1,500 student art works in mixed media categories that are selected on merit for inclusion in the show.
"It is exciting to see our students' work being recognized for their talent and creativity. Art education develops self-esteem, appreciation of the work of others, self-expression, as well as creative and critical thinking skills - all skills vital to our students' growth," said Jeromy Nelson, Director of Fine, Applied, and Technical Arts in Region 15.
Included in this year's display at the Southbury library will be Rochambeau Middle School (RMS) 8th grade Art Enrichment students, Vincent Del Vento, Gold Key award recipient, and Emily McRae, Silver Key award recipient. Using a process of closely referencing a photo according to a grid, the students created self-portraits in the photorealistic style of artist Chuck Close.
"The greatest challenge came from closely observing and matching colors. Students have to test many color variations and then check that they appear accurate when placed next to adjacent colors. Perseverance and attentive practice were key to their successful pieces," said Margaret Murphy, Art teacher at RMS.
"Region 15 is proud to collaborate with the Southbury Library in showcasing artwork from our community youth. Our community members reap the benefits of a collaborative partnership between our public libraries and public schools. We encourage all residents to stop by to view the art pieces," said Nelson.