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Tuesday: 10am - 7pm
Wednesday: 1pm - 7pm
Thursday: 10am - 7pm
Friday: 10am - 5pm
Saturday: 10am - 5pm
Sunday: 1pm - 5pm
Closings
Monday, October 12 Columbus Day |
Drop-in Sessions
Sept. 22 - Nov. 5 Book Babies Tuesdays 10:15 -11:00a.m. Ages 3 to 23 months Free snack container for each baby!* Terrific Toddlers Thursdays 10:15 - 11:00a.m. Ages 2 & 3 Listen and Create After School Wednesdays 4:15 - 5:00p.m. Ages 4 to 8
No Registration.
Come to one or come to all!
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Homework Help
now available!
Monday thru Thursday
3:30 - 6:00p.m.
Junior Department
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Advanced LinkedIn
Search Class
Thursday, October 8
2:00 - 3:30p.m.
Classe held in the Danbury Hackerspace
158 Main Street
Free. Registration is required.
Click here.
For more information
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CT Ancestry Society, Inc.
Genealogy Roundtable
Saturday, October 3
10:30a.m. - Noon
Join fellow genealogists in sharing and discussing your brick walls and breakthroughs.
No registration. Conducted by:
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Take a Library Tour!
New to the library or haven't visited in a while 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.
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Check out a Museum or Connecticut Attraction Pass Today!
Check out one of over 20 passes that will provide you and your family with free and/or reduced admissions to a variety of great museums and attractions. Using an adult library card, passes are available for checkout from the Jr. Services Desk. Mystic Aquarium, Stepping Stones Museum, Danbury Railway Museum, and Beardsley Zoo are among the locations you can visit!
For more information click here!
Passes funded by:
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Become a member of the FRIENDS of the Danbury Library.
Your valued membership is reinvested back into the library to enhance programs and services. Learn about the benefits and
join
today!
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HOT OFF THE PRESS!
Danbury Library's Newspaper
Written for Kids by Kids
Thursdays:
October 1, 8, 15 & 22
4:30 - 5:30p.m.
Ages 8 - 12
Free. Registration is required. For more information
click here or call 203.797.4528.
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Music and Movement
For Preschool
Kids & Toddlers
Friday, October 2 & 9
10:15 - 11:00a.m.
For Ages 1 - 4
Drop-in for two sessions of music and movement for preschool kids. We will dance and sing to a variety of music, play with scarves and instruments.
For more information call 203.797.4528.
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Come Dance, Sing and Play with
Amy Rogell
Saturday, October 3
11:00 - 11:45a.m.
For Aged 2 - 8
A fun concert with Amy Rogell,
a well-known children's song writer and musician. She has several CDs on CD BabyTM and many musical books. Join us for an exciting and interactive concert!
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WHERE MATH MEETS MISCHIEF!
8-Week Session
Tuesdays, October 6 - November 24
4:30 - 5:30p.m.
For Grades K - 2
The Club will introduce kids to:
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Geometry with glow sticks
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How to measure the loudness of an
instrument they make themselves
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Measuring distance by throwing a
toilet paper shot put
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Spy training by breaking codes and
other exciting and fun activities
These are just a few of the fun activities kids will do to learn about math. Space is limited to 14 children and they should be able to attend all 8 classes.
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Mindfulness 
Meditation
Tuesdays through Dec 1
5:30 - 6:30p.m.
Participate in free, weekly sessions to learn and do:
* Various practices of mindfulness meditation that you can do on your own.
*Practical tips and exercises to bring mindfulness into your daily life.
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Group discussions, Q&A on various aspects of Mindfulness.
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Establish a regular practice of meditation with the support of the group.
Conducted by Mindful Spirit.
Free. No registration, just come by.
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Computer Workshops
Computer Basics: Software
Wednesday, October 7
11:00a.m. - 12:30p.m.
Software: Learn the "gui" graphical user interface of the desktop and tips and tricks of the Windows® operating system.
Computer Maintenance & Security
Wednesday, October 21
10:30a.m. - 12:30p.m.
Slow computer? Learn how to maintain your computer and keep it clean. Encountered a worm, Trojan or virus? Learn about the products you can use to prevent them and get them cleaned up.
Searching the Internet - Tips and Tricks
Wednesday, October 28
11:00a.m. - 12:30p.m.
Learn to search and maneuver through various Internet sites using Google as your search engine. Prerequisite: Computer Basics
All programs are held in the Technology Center Computer Lab
Registration is required.
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Learn about the changes and updates to Medicare for 2015 and how you can best navigate them
Saturday, October 10
10:30 - 11:30a.m.
(English Workshop)
Sabado 24 de Octubre
10:30 - 11:30a.m.
(Taller en Español)
For more information in English
click here.
For information in Spanish
click here.
Free. Registration is required. To register click here.
Program presented by: 
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The Great Floods of '55
Thursday, October 15
6:00 - 7:00p.m.
Two hurricanes, Connie and Diane, slammed New England in close sequence... delivering a one-two punch that nearly wiped some towns off the map. Author Eamon McCarthy Earls will be on hand to talk about these devastating natural disasters.
Copies of his book
Twisted Sisters will be available for purchase.
For more information click on photo.
Proudly Coordinated with:
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World War II Series:
Commemorating the 70th Anniversary
While You're Away: Love Songs of World War II
Saturday, October 10 2:00-3:00p.m.
"I'll Be Seeing You," The Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy," and "I'll Walk Alone" are among the many love songs that were exceptionally popular during WWII. Why were they so popular? Who wrote, played, and sang them?
Enjoy this one woman concert/lecture by Professor Diane Cypkin from Pace University as she talks about the vital role that music made
in the
morale both on the home front as well as at the battlefront.
Program Partner:
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Talk Time Grupo de Conversacion en Ingles
Miercoles, 5:00 - 7:00p.m.
Para estudiantes adultos
* Venga las clases que quiera y pueda
* Practique su conversacion de Ingles
* No necesita registracion
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SAVE THE DATE!!
STEAM Fair
Saturday, October 17
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
A Celebration Day of Science, Engineering, Art & Math... and Food. Something for everyone!
Visit a variety of presenters and vendors:
Random Hacks of Kindness Jr., full body 3D scanning by the Great Fredini, LEGO Robotics Team, Americana music by Union Rail, and more.
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ARCHIVES AFTER DARK
Friday, October 23 7:00 p.m.- Midnight
Danbury Museum - 43 Main Street, Danbury
Join Executive Director and City Historian Brigid Guertin, Research Specialist Diane Hassan and Collections Manager Michele Amundsen to explore the archives of The Danbury Museum & Historical Society. Browse newspaper microfilm, local history subject files, historic photos, family surname files and other research library collections. Pose questions, conduct research, get guidance, and have FUN at this late night search and research session.
Free admission. Advance registration is appreciated.
If there is a particular topic you'd like to explore, please let us know so we can pull materials in advance! Email:
Genealogy Brick Walls: The Thrill of the Chase
Saturday, October 24 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Danbury Library
Danbury Museum & Historical Society board member, genealogist and family researcher Robert Young, will talk about his efforts to document his extensive New England roots and provide tips and hints for other family history buffs! No registration.
Tricks to Scare Up Your Ancestors
Saturday, October 31
10:30a.m. - Noon
Danbury Library
John O'Donnell, Danbury Library Genealogist,
will help to revive your family history research. Utilizing Danbury Library resources, as well as other additional helpful sources, John will discuss tips and tricks to help you around the obstacles that may be holding you identifying your ancestors. Halloween treats will be provided!
Program Partner:
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The Revolutionary War:
Educational Video Series
Created through Open Yale Courses (OYC) this 25-part seminar is conducted by historian, author, and Yale University Professor Joanne B. Freeman. Programs will be held at the Danbury Library and the Danbury Museum at 43 Main Street.
October Seminars:
Oct. 28
: Common Sense (Library)
Oct. 30:
Independence (Library)
Oct. 31:
Civil War (Museum)
Learn how you can receive an invitation to a special event at Danbury's historic Rider House.
Click here for complete listing of all seminar dates, locations and the special event.
Program Partner:
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Digital Device Q & A
Mondays 10:00a.m. - Noon
Computer Basics for Seniors (55+)
Tuesdays 10:00a.m. - Noon
Weebly: Create Your Own Website
Thursdays 1:30 - 3:30p.m.
E-Books & Digital Content Q&A
Fridays 10:00a.m. - Noon
Free. No registration required.
For more information call 203.797.4505, ext. 226
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Little Monsters
Halloween Party
Saturday, October 31
Noon - 1:00p.m.
Ages 1 - 10
Put on a costume and drop-in to the Junior Department for our
Little Monsters Halloween Party!
We'll have fun games run by Teen Council members, a craft, treats, and a parade around the Department at 12:45 p.m.
FREE! No registration. For more information call 203.797.4528.
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80,000 Books
GREAT PRICES!
Saturday, October 10
Sunday, October 11
Monday, October 12
Police Activities League Building (PAL)
35 Hayestown Rd
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More Hotspots!
Your response to our Wifi Hotspot Lending Program was so strong that we will be adding 4 more devices to our collection.Thanks to FRIENDS of the Danbury Library!
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Teen Programs
Wednesdays,
5 - 6:45p.m.
Thursdays, 5:00 - 6:30p.m.
Ages 10 - Adult
Trading Card Clubs & Tournaments Click here for details |
FREE Chess Tournaments
Thursdays, Oct. 15 & 22
5:00 - 6:00p.m.
All Levels, All Ages!
The Library is conducting its first chess tournaments. THIS OPEN TOURNAMENT IS FREE TO ALL AGES AND SKILL LEVELS. You do not need a membership or to join anything to participate. The number of games played will be determined by the number of participants. Room capacity is 30.
Trophies will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners.
For more information call Jr. Department 203.797.4528.
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| Book Discussions
Men's Club
Book Discussion
To Kill a Mockingbird
By Harper Lee
Thursday, October 22
10:00a.m- Noon
No Registration.
Teen's Book Discussion*
Me and Earl and the Dying Girl
by Jesse Andrews
Thursday, October 15
5:30 - 6:30p.m.
BookTalk for Adults*
Celebrating 25 years of great discussions.
Tenth of December
by George Saunders
Monday, October 26
5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Nutmeg Award Book Discussions
Monday Munch Bunch*
Grades 4 - 6
One Dog and His Boy
By Eva Ibbotson
Monday, October 19
5:45 - 6:45p.m.
The first 20 Danbury residents to register will receive a copy of the book to keep.
*Sponsored by:
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A social knitting group for adults of all levels
Thursdays 1:00- 3:00 p.m.
Bring along your current project or get started on something new! Enjoy a casual and friendly knitting group.
Free! No registration required
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Clases para padres
Las siete habilidades esenciales en la vida.
Para registrarse haga
clic aqui.
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