Main Library
Monday-Thursday, 9-8
Friday and Saturday, 9-5
Sunday, 1-5
203-452-5197
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Fairchild Nichols Memorial Branch
Monday and Wednesday, 10-8
Tuesday and Thursday, 10-5
Saturday, 10-2
203-452-5196
How to Fund College Without Going Broke — Saturday, Sept. 21, 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Trumbull resident Mike Dailey’s excellent class covering the best way to manage the expense. See where you are and how you can get there. Program includes a family financial run. Merwin Room. Register. Free.
Teens — SAT practice test. Saturday, Sept. 21, noon-4 p.m. Know what to expect before walking in to take the SAT for real. Taking the practice test is a stress-free (and free) way to find your strengths and weaknesses. Registration required.
Autumn Concert Series — Concert Pianist Fred Moyer performs. Sunday, Sept. 22, 2-3 p.m. During nearly 30 years as a full-time concert pianist, Frederick Moyer has established a vital classical musical career that has taken him to 43 countries and venues from Sydney Opera House to Carnegie Hall. Come and enjoy. Free.
Teen book discussion — Every Day, by David Levithan. Tuesday, Sept. 24, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Main character “A” wakes up every morning in a different body, male or female, any ethnicity, any size, and in any type of household. The only constant is that “A” is 16. A wildly unique YA story. Register. Get copies in Children’s.
Simple Steps for Starting Your Business: SCORE’S 5 Session Series — Part 2, Creating an Effective Business Plan. Tuesday, Sept. 24. Sign up at 6 p.m.; start at 6:30. Tried and true five-session series presented by SCORE experts on business planning, operations, marketing, etc. Series starting tonight. Co-sponsored by TLS and SCORE. Program titles and sign-ups online, or call the library.
Learn how to get free E-Books with Overdrive — Wednesday, Sept. 25, 10-11:30 a.m. Learn to use the Overdrive system for downloading electronic books, audiobooks, and videos to your computer, ebook reader, or hand-held device in this lecture/demonstration. Will have available several different ebook readers for you to try after. Trumbull residents. Register. Free.
Children’s Events
Family Chess Club — Saturday, Sept. 21, 10 a.m.-noon. Selva Selvarajan’s Family Chess Club will assemble on the first and third Saturdays (except for long weekends). Chess learners and experts from 4 to 94 are welcome. Meet in the Children’s Section with your own board, or come to watch.
TLS Fall Storytime registration has begun — Monday, Sept. 16. Sessions begin Tuesday, Oct. 1 and run through Dec. 15. Children or caregivers Trumbull residents. Details online and at the library.
Fairchild Nichols Branch
Branch adult programs — History of Nichols. Saturday, Sept. 21, 12:30-2 p.m. The Nichols area of Trumbull is full of interesting historical events, landmarks, industries and culture. Join us for an oral presentation about this area, given by Tom Pieragostini, a lifelong resident of Nichols. Personal stories included about famous residents, including Igor Sikorsky and actor Will Geer. Registration required.
Save the date — Open House at Fairchild Nichols Memorial Library. Visit the New Creator’s Corner, Saturday, Sept. 28, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Check out our website at trumbullct-library.org, see upcoming events from the home page, and register online.