Adult Programming

Find Your Voice with Poet Steven Ostrowski Monday, July 10th from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Join poet, fiction writer, and songwriter Steven Ostrowski for a poetry workshop. He will talk with participants about how to find their voice through poetry and will read samples of his work. Join us!

Movie Matinee @ Fairchild: The Whale Tuesday, July 11th from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Join us for a viewing of The Whale. “Scarred by the profound wounds of grief and guilt, couch-bound Charlie, an online writing instructor living with chronic obesity, now has a crystal-clear view of his secret intentions. And confined to his claustrophobic and musty apartment, the self-destructive shut-in has all the time in the world to contemplate the damaging faults of the past, fatherhood, and reconciliation.”

Yoga at the Library Tuesday, July 11th from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Join Joanne Orenstein, Health & Wellness Director at the Lakewood-Trumbull YMCA, for an hour of Vinyasa Yoga. Register here.

The Yarn Darlings Wednesday, July 12th from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Join our new fiber arts group The Yarn Darlings! Bring your knitting, crocheting, needle punching, needle felting, or any other yarn craft to work on while socializing with other crafters. All skill levels are welcome. Registration is requested for the group but not required. Basic knitting and crocheting help are available upon request. Please email Holly Harwood at hharwood@trumbull-ct.gov before the session with basic help requests.

Trivia Night: Pop Culture Wednesday, July 12th from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Ready to test your knowledge and challenge your friends? Join Trivia Night! Compete for prizes, have some fun, and show off your smarts! Bring your friends and your brain power for an unforgettable night of trivia. THEME: Pop Culture. 80s, 90s, 00s. Register here.

Kids and Teen Programming

Teens: Mini Ren Faire Wednesday, July 5th from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Hear ye! Hear ye! Join us for the best mini ren fair around! Teens will get to make flower crowns, shields, and a piece of jewelry (and/or a clothespin fairy) at our craft fair event. Huzzah! This event is best suited for teens ages 12 through 17. All supplies are included. Participants are welcome to dress in appropriate ren faire garb if they would like. Registration is requested but not required.

Preschool Time Thursday, July 6th from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Ages 3-5. Join Miss Katie for storytime! Listen to stories, sing songs, and complete a simple craft. Registration is not required.

Chess Club Thursday, July 6th from 6:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Chess Club is weekly this July! All ages and skill levels are invited to play. Please bring a chess board if you own one. Registration is requested but not required. Questions? Email Seth Schneider, Chess Club Coordinator, at aaronstieg@aol.com.

Clothespin Dragon Puppet Craft Friday, July 7th from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. We can't wait to see you here! Kids will create their perfect portable dragon during this unique craft! Children will use paper, glue, a clothespin, scissors, and coloring supplies to construct their dragon. Children ages 6 years old and up are welcome to participate. Registration is required for this event.

Toddler Time for 2s and 3s Monday, July 10th from 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Toddler time is now drop in! Join Ms. Chelsie in person for stories, songs, and dances. Ages 2-3.

Colonial Kids Tuesday, July 11th from 1 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Explore daily life in colonial Connecticut through reproduction objects and hands-on activities. Compare and contrast your lives to those of colonial children while learning about both work and play. Make a reproduction “hornbook,” examine clothing, try out daily chores, and enjoy playing with reproduction colonial-era toys. Ages 5-8. Registration is required.

Character in Colonial CT Tuesday, July 11th from 2:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. Work in teams to learn about a character from colonial Connecticut, such as a tinsmith, tavern keeper, Patriot soldier, enslaved person, or Woodland Indian trader. Explore one “identity box,” through handling reproduction artifacts, practicing close observation skills, and completing a series of activities related to the character’s life. Ages 8-12. Registration is required.

Fairchild-Nichols Programming

Creators’ Corner Exploration Wednesday, July 5th from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Join us at the Fairchild-Nichols Memorial Library and learn to use our 3D printer. If you are interested in attending or using the 3D printer. Please email Paula Carlson: pcarlson@trumbull-ct.gov

Creators’ Corner Exploration Thursday, July 6th from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Join us at the Fairchild-Nichols Memorial Library and learn to use our 3D printer. If you are interested in attending or using the 3D printer. Please email Paula Carlson: pcarlson@trumbull-ct.gov

Food Explorers Wednesday, July 12th from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Join Food Explorers for a delicious summer cooking program! You’ll be making Tortellini Skewers: delicious cheese tortellini made fun and creative by skewering with veggies, basil and balsamic vinegar. Recipe is nut free but will contain dairy and eggs.” Registration required, ages 10 and up.