Main Library
Monday-Thursday, 9-8
Friday and Saturday, 9-5
Open 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
Hemp and bead necklace for middle and high school age — Thursday, March 26, 6-7 p.m. Learn basic macrame knots to create a necklace of hemp. Materials provided. Refreshments will be available. Registration required.
Trumbull Loves Local: Farm & Garden Expo — One Book-One Town 2015: Saturday, March 28, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Over 15 organic experts, farmers, cooks, gardeners, teachers, and horticulturalists. Keynote speaker is Claire Criscuolo, of Claire’s Corner Copia in New Haven. Enjoy a family outing going from booth to booth. Free. Drop in. Partner event. Trumbull Agriscience & Biotechnology Center, 536 Daniels Farm Road.
Manage your business finances and grow your business — With Dave Galla of People’s Bank. Programs for Businesses and Business People. Tuesday, March 31, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Interactive discussion about your individual business needs: Contrasting residential and commercial lending; and helping you understand your cash flow. Quick review of business lending. Q&A. Register. Free.
Non-fiction discussion group: The Director’s Club — Wednesday, April 1, noon-1 p.m. Director Sue Horton’s club. April’s title is Miss Anne in Harlem: The White Women of the Black Renaissance, by Carla Kaplan. 1920s New York City --freedom, experimentation, and passion--with Harlem at the epicenter. This book shows a few of the free-thinking white women who became part of the heartbeat of Harlem. Check the library for copies; suggestions welcome. Drop by if you’d like to join.
Upcoming — Good Friday, April 3, and Easter Sunday, April 5, libraries closed. Open Saturday, April 4.
Children’s Events
Fruit or vegetable poetry contest — One Book-One Town 2015. Write a poem of your favorite fruit or vegetable, then display it within art work of your favorite. Deadline Saturday, March 28, 5 p.m. On display in the library during April poetry month. Details on event calendar.
2-year-old storytime — Tuesday, March 31, 9:30-10 a.m. Toddlers and caregivers share stories, music, and fun age-appropriate craft. Child must be 2 by Jan. 12, 2015. Register. Child or caregiver Trumbull resident.
Storytime for 2 1/2 to 3-years-old — Tuesday, March 31, 10:30-11 a.m., or Wednesday, April 1, 9:30-10 a.m. Eye-catching books, fingerplay, music, and a fun age-appropriate craft. Child must be 2 1/2 by Jan. 12, 2015. Register. Child or caregiver Trumbull resident.
Storytime for 4’s and 5’s — Tuesday, March 31, 11-11:30 a.m. Share books, songs, and a fun age appropriate craft. Child or caregiver Trumbull resident. Child must be age 4 by 1-12-15. Register.
Baby Café — 6 months to 2 years. Wednesday, April 1, or Thursday, April 2, 11-11:30 a.m. Baby’s first introduction to the library. Caregiver or child Trumbull resident. Drop in.
Messy Mystery II — Grades 3-5. Thursday, March 12, 5-5:30 p.m. A special mystery craft time for Trumbull children. Register; separately for each session.
Fairchild Nichols Branch
Inchworms — Pre-walkers. Monday, March 30, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Lively stories, fingerplay, free play for ages-birth-12 months. Drop in.
Butterflies — Walkers. Ages 12-30 months. Tuesday, March 31, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Enjoy movement, songs, and stories for busy toddlers. Drop in.
Yoga with Janey — Ages 5-8. Tuesday, March 31, 4-4:45 p.m. Stretch your body and relax your mind. Child or caregiver Trumbull resident. Register; Max. 10. Six week program; register for each session.
Mini artists — Ages 3-5. Wednesday, April 1, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Welcome all mini-artists to make wonderful projects that you can play with at home. Max. 15; register.
Story Scenes — Ages 6-8. Wednesday, April 1, 4-5 p.m. Come listen to a chapter-book story and participate in an ongoing craft. Max. 10; register.
Storytime — Ages 2 1/2 to 3. Thursday, April 2, 10:30-11 a.m. Listen to amazing stories, sing happy songs, and make beautiful fun crafts that you can take home. Drop in.
Toddler Yoga with Jyothi — Ages 1- 4. Thursday, April 2, 11:30 a.m.-noon. Now Thursdays. Children will learn postures, breathing techniques, meditation, and relaxation. Parents are welcome to join their children. Mats not required. Register.
Check out our website at trumbullct-library.org, to see upcoming events from the home page, and register online.