February E-newsletter                                                                                                                    Danbury Library

 

Library Hours

Monday: 10 am - 7 pm
Tuesday: 10 am - 7 pm
Wednesday: 1 pm - 7 pm
Thursday: 10 am - 7 pm
Friday: 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday: 1 pm - 5 pm
 

 

Closings:

Thursday, February 12

Monday, February 16

 

Take a Library Tour!

New to the library or haven't visited in awhile and would like a refresher? Take a free 45-minute tour with staff from the Community Relations Department! Tours are available in English and Spanish.

Give us a call at
203-796-8061! 

Become a member of the FRIENDS of the Danbury Library.

Your membership is reinvested back in to the library to enhance programs and services. Learn about the benefits and join today!

 

Donate Your Used Books, CDs and DVDs to the FRIENDS of the Danbury Library!
 

 

Drop your items off at their storage space at 30 Main Street. Take the elevator to the lower level and leave your boxes in the labeled space underneath the mailboxes. If you have multiple boxes and need help, stop by on a Tuesday morning and knock on the FRIENDS' door - a volunteer is usually there who can help!

 

Book Discussions
 
Thursday, February 1
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Delirium by Lauren Oliver
Ages 6 - 12
 
Monday, February 9
5:45 - 6:45 p.m.
The Unwanteds by Lisa McMann
Grades 4 - 6
 
Monday, February 23
5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
The Power and the Glory by Graham Greene
For adults
 
Saturday, February 28
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Monster by Walter Dean Mayers
Ages 11+

Homework Help
Mondays - Thursdays
3:30 - 6:00 p.m.
For K - 8th grades
Click here for details

Danbury History - Fact or Fiction?

Brigid Guertin, Executive Director of the Danbury Museum and Historical Society, is now available

at the library on Mondays to answer your questions about Danbury. Look for her at the Ask Me! Desk from 10:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. or call 203-797-4527.  

 

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We hope you like our reformatted newsletter! Through these mailings, we'll continue to bring you the latest news in upcoming programs and new services.

 

Mark your calendars for the long awaited opening of the library's Rymackees Caf� on Monday, February 2 from 8am to 7pm. The Caf� has been in the planning stages for a long time and we're happy to finally have the doors open for business.

 

Along with the caf� opening, you'll see a change to the main floor with some new artwork. For the next year, we will participate in the 2015 Accessible Art Series offered through the Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut. Initiated in 2014, the program has expanded to 18 regional artists exhibiting in 12 sites in downtown Danbury and other locations. Artist Dayna Wenzel will be the first featured artist to exhibit in the library with her 3-dimensional "Wall sculptures" from January 26 through March 26. We hope you'll come and enjoy the artwork.

 

Please read further for more great happenings in February!

 

Lambert C. Shell

Director

 

P.S. We love feedback so if you have any comments or suggestions, please email us at comments@danburylibrary.org 

Love Your Library in February!
 

Show your affection for the Danbury Library with the

purchase of a colorful removable sticker. Place it on your car window, backpack or other personal item to show your support of the Library.

                    
 

Stickers are available for $5 at the Circulation Desk.

Proceeds from the sales will be used to purchase new children's books.

 

Talk Time

Adult ESL Learners

Wednesdays 5 - 7 p.m. 
 
 

 

Join students from other countries to practice your English skills.

 

We'll talk about  a variety of topics in a welcoming and informal environment. Come to as many sessions as you would like.

Click here for more information. 

                                                               

                            Refreshments provided by: 

                                                      

 

Black History Month

 

After School Storytimes

Mondays, Feb 2 & 23                4:30-5:30p.m.

For ages 4-7

StoryCorner

 

A trip to Africa through Fashion and Dance  

Saturday, February 14              2:00-3:00p.m.

For all ages

 Farioly Program Room                                       

 

Black History Bingo

Friday, February 20    3:30-4:15p.m.

For grades 5-8

StoryCorner

 

When Marion Sang: A Reading for Children

Saturday, February 21            11:00-11:30a.m.

Ages 5 and older

StoryCorner 

 

The Music and Stories of 19th Century African Americans and Abolitionists            

Sunday, February 22              2:00-3:00p.m.    

For children in grade 4 + and adults

Farioly Program Room

 

Film Fest of Stories from Books by Author Ezra Jack Keats

Wednesday, February 25       4:00-5:00p.m.

For ages 3-8

StoryCorner

 

Book Discussion: Monster by Walter Dean Myers

Saturday, February 28             1:00- 2:00p.m.

 For ages 11 and older

Jr. Department

 

For more information and detailed flyer click here.

 

Stop by the display case on the Lower Level to see a collection of African American Memorabilia.

Display sponsored by NAACP. 

iPads can now be checked
out!

Check out a Wi-Fi compatible iPad for free with your Danbury Library card!

 

Each iPad is pre-loaded with apps for productivity, creativity, downloading library material and more. Go to the Library's Technology Center for details and to check out a device.

 

Adobe Sketch                        Instagram                  Pandora      

Angry Birds                            iMovie                       Photoshop Mix

Connecticut DMV Mobile       Gogle Earth              Skype

Freegal                                   Microsoft Office        And much more!

 

For more information call the

Technology Center at 203-796-1607.     

                                                                                                                       Program sponsored by:

                            

"Drop-In" Technology Sessions

Expand your knowledge! Stop by the Library's Technology Center with your questions or chat about our new services.

iPad/iPhone Basics: Mondays, 10 a.m. - Noon

Computer Basics for Seniors (50+): Tuesdays, 10 a.m. - Noon

Social Media:  Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn & more
Thursdays, 10 a.m - Noon

Email accounts for CT Drive Only License Applicants:
Fridays, 10 a.m - Noon
Take Your Child to the Library Day

Saturday, February 7
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
For all ages


 Enjoy interactive music with Jay Mankita from 11:00  to 11:45 a.m.

 Make fun crafts, sign up for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library and 1000 Books Before Kindergarten. Children will receive a free book courtesy of Reading is Fundamental and Macy's. 

 

If you are already a member of the Imagination Library, bring your gently used books at 11:00 a.m. to swap with others.

 

Register now or call 203-797-4528 for more information
 
Small Business Series

 

Marketing Toolkit

Tuesday, February 10   6:00-7:00p.m.

Snowdate: Feb. 17

 

Learn about some core marketing concepts and how a little marketing knowledge can go a long way.

 

Presenter: David Fischer, Constant Contact Authorized Local Expert and Founder of Solutions for Growth.

Register now or call 203-797-4527.  

 

Part I. Keys to a Great Website:

Tuesday, February 24  

6:00-7:00 p.m.

Snowdate: Mar. 3

 

Learn the do's and don'ts of creating a website that gets found on  the search engines, attracts prospects and turns them into customers.

 

Presenter: Michael Brooks, SCORE Advisor and owner of Nuclear Chowder Marketing, LLC

Register now or call 203-797-4527.

 

Final  Two Programs:

Search Engine Optimization Tuesday, March 10

Branding Your Way to the Bank Tuesday March 31 

 

Click here for series descriptions.

Introduction to
Homeopathy

Saturday February 14
Snowdate: Sat., February 21
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
 
Homeopathy is a natural system of healing that works to relieve mental, emotional and physical symptoms, restore vitality and improve overall health. Learn how you can use homeopathy at home for minor ailments and how it can help with chronic health conditions.
Register now or call 203-797-4527.

 

Presenter: Abby Beale CCH, RSHom(NA), Nationally Certified Classical Homeopath 

Toe Tappin' Irish Music with
 The Kerry B oys

  

Saturday, February 28

10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

 

Back by popular demand! For music lovers of all ages.

 

Register now or call 203-797-4527 or click here for more information.

 

Teen Programs
 
   Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m
 
Trading Card
Club & Tournament
Wednesdays,
 3:30-4:30 p.m.
 
    Thursdays 5-6:30 p.m.
  Programs sponsored by:

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Pledge 

Parents, if you haven't already, make a pledge to help your child read 1,000 books before Kindergarten - it's never too early to encourage their love for reading! 

Your child's progress will be acknowledged on our special "Wall of Fame." 

Stop by the Junior Services Desk to register and receive your reading log and recommended book list.

 

Make a Valentine

Wednesday, February 11, drop in between 1:00-6:00 p.m.

Junior Department

 Ages 3 +

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FREE! NO REGISTRATION.

   Learn ORIGAMI


 
     Wednesday,   

      February 18

    4:30-5:30p.m.

  

     For ages 9 - 12

 Click here to register

Tech Play
Lets get together and our hands dirty with technology!
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Tuesday, Feb. 17
 
10:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m.
 Library Technology Center
 
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Danbury Hackerspace
 
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Danbury Hackerspace
 
Registration Required!
 
Click here for details
 
Saturday, February 28 Free Tours and Open House in the Marian Anderson Studio
10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
 
Free Concert in the Marian Anderson Studio
Local performers will be singing selected works popularized by Ms. Anderson throughout her career.
2:00 p.m.
For information click here
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