Adult Programming

Nonfiction Book Group Wednesday, October 4th from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Consider this your invitation to read and discuss nonfiction! The group discusses all kinds of non-fiction books, including books about science, history, memoirs. Copies of each month's book are available in multiple formats at the Circulation Desk and often as digital audiobooks and eBooks. September book selection: SONG OF THE CELL by Siddhartha Mukherjee. Join us!

The Yarn Darling Wednesday, October 4th from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Join our fiber arts group. 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. We can’t wait to see you there. Registration is requested for the group but not required.

What is Censorship? A Panel Discussion Thursday, October 5th from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Why is discussing censorship important? How does censorship affect individual and community well-being? Join Trumbull's Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Taskforce (EDIT) as they host a moderated panel discussion addressing the above question and many others. Community members are welcome to submit questions beforehand for possible inclusion. Register here.

Retirement Considerations Friday, October 6th from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. This program is for those thinking about retirement, near retirement or already retired. Retirement is a different stage in life and several things change financially from our working years. Those changes also impact your income taxes which have become more complicated over the years. In this program we discuss a number of items including Required Minimum Distributions (RMD's), Charitable Giving, Income Strategies, Annuities, Social Security and Sale of a home. Register here.

Ain't It Scary? With Sean & Carrie Podcast presents New England Ghost Stories Wednesday, October 11th from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Have you ever had an experience that you simply cannot explain? The Ain't it Scary? with Sean & Carrie podcast hosts a presentation covering a short history of paranormal and ghost stories in New England - from the cases of the Conjuring series-inspiring Warrens to hauntings relating to major historical events to some of the spookiest and strangest stories based in the Northeastern US. Feel free to bring your curiosity, questions, and an open mind! Register here.

Adult Fiction Book Club Thursday, October 12th from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Join us as we discuss MANHATTAN BEACH by Jennifer Eagan. We have a limited amount of copies of this month's book available for check out at the main branch. Register here.

Kids & Teen Programming

Toddler Time for 2s and 3s Monday, October 25th 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.

Baby Time Tuesday, October 3rd from 11 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. Ages birth to 2. Join Miss Elise for story time! Listen to a story, sing songs, and perform fingerplays. Registration is not required. Questions? Email Miss Elise at ebarlow@trumbull-ct.gov. You can find the words to the songs we sing in class here.

Baby Time Wednesday, October 4th from 11 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. Ages birth to 2. Join Miss Elise for story time! Listen to a story, sing songs, and perform fingerplays. Registration is not required. Questions? Email Miss Elise at ebarlow@trumbull-ct.gov. You can find the words to the songs we sing in class here.

Preschool Time Thursday, October 5th from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Ages 3-5. Join Miss Katie for story time! Listen to stories, sing songs, and complete a simple craft. Registration is not required. Questions? Email Miss Katie at ksabo@trumbull-ct.gov.

Mini Artists Friday, October 6th from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. A creative and messy art class where we focus on the process rather than the finished product. Ages 3-5. Registration is required.

Children’s Macrame Ghosts Saturday, October 7th from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Use macramé rope to make a spooky ghost decoration! All materials provided. Registration is required. This craft is for grades 3-6. Please register only for the child/children participating not the adult. Questions? Email Katie at ksabo@trumbull-ct.gov

Fairchild-Nichols Programming

Manuelo “The Playing Mantis” Saturday, September 30th from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Creating Musical Readers with the Waterbury Symphony! Creating Musical Readers is a literacy program that pairs a children’s book with a musician from the Waterbury Symphony. Rebecca Patterson will entertain you with her magical cello and read this wonderful and memorable book. Age 2 to 5. Registration required.

Creators’ Corner Exploration Saturday, September 30th from 11 a.m. to 1 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

Story Time 2s and 3s Tuesday, October 3rd from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Come join us for story time! We will have a little bit of stories and a show stopping craft. Registration required. Ages 2-3.

Creators’ Corner Exploration Wednesday, October 4th from 3 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

Foraging Fantastic, Delicious, Deadly and Glowing Mushrooms Wednesday, October 11th from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Explore the amazing world of fungi and learn to appreciate them for their beauty and flavors. Using all-original and award-winning photography, The 3 Foragers will take you on a visual journey of some of the mushrooms they have encountered in New England, showing their diversity in forms, shapes, and colors. Registration required, ages 12 and up.