DIY Mini Binders with Amara Friday, January 19th from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Spend the afternoon paper crafting to create your own unique mini binders. We will have book covers, and cardstock on hand for participants to create three (3) mini binders. All supplies provided. Register here. 

Trumbull Historical Society Presents... That's Weird: Bizarre Connecticut Artifacts Saturday, January 20th from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Trumbull Historical Society, curators from the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History will present That's Weird! Hair jewelry? Creepy puppets? Corpse preserver? This presentation explores some of CMCH’s strangest items. You will learn how even the oddest artifacts can be gateways into a deeper understanding and appreciation of our state’s history. Register here.

A Tribute to Dean Martin and Pals Sunday, January 21st from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Remember “Amore,” “Return to Me”, “I Have But One Heart”, “Sway,” “Memories Are Made of This,” “Everybody Loves Somebody,” and all the other great Dino hits? Enjoy traveling back with Jack to a time when things were a bit more relaxed, maybe a bit more easy-going…..just like the days when the “King of Cool” himself was at the top of the music charts. Register here. 

Computer Basics with Career Coach Mobile Classroom Wednesday, January 24th from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Come and have a blast at our workshop where we make computers super simple and fun! What is The Cloud? Join us to find out! Ever wondered how the internet works? We’ll unravel its secrets for you! Find out about computer software and why it’s different from hardware. Discover handy shortcuts you can use with your keyboard! Learn the simple steps to keep your files safe by backing it up. Must register for the morning session or the afternoon session. 

Fiction Writing Mash-Up Thursday, January 25th from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Ready for a writing challenge this winter? Join author and fiction writing teacher, Kim Kovach, to combine different fiction genres to inspire Fiction Writing Mash-Up stories!  Flex your story writing imagination and have fun writing a Science Fiction/Romance or a Dystopian/50-word story and maybe a Fairy Tale/Confessional in this 8-week writing program via Zoom. Registration required.

Learn the Ukulele (for adults) Saturday, January 27th from 2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. Want to try an instrument that is fun and easy to play? Join Julie Stepanek as she shows the fundamentals of ukulele playing. No experience necessary. Ukuleles provided. Registration is required.

Baby Time Tuesday, January 16th from 11 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. Ages birth to 2. Join Miss Elise for storytime! 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, January 17th from 11 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. Ages birth to 2. Join Miss Elise for storytime! 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 Storytime Thursday, January 18th from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Ages 3-5. Join Miss Katie for storytime! Listen to stories and complete a simple craft. Registration is not required. Questions? Email Miss Katie at ksabo@trumbull-ct.gov.

Children's DROP IN Paint Chip Bookmarks Tuesday, January 16th from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Drop in to the Merwin Room to create your own bookmark using permanent markers and paint chip samples! Beads, string, and ribbon will also be available to add extra flair to your bookmark. All materials provided. This craft is best suited for ages 8-12. Registration is NOT required, but feel free to register for an email reminder. Questions? Email Katie at ksabo@trumbull-ct.gov.

Cursive Club Wednesday, January 17th from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Schools may no longer teach it, but cursive writing still has many applications in the modern world. From signing your name to important documents to being able to read primary sources, being able to read and write in cursive is still an important skill. Registration is for the full 5 week course. Be sure you can attend each class. We will meet every Wednesday. For grades 4-6

Chess Club Thursday, January 18th from 6:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. All ages and skill levels are invited to play. Please bring a chess board if you own one. Registration is requested but not required.

Pets Craft Night Monday, January 22nd from 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Join Miss Elise for pet-themed crafts! Ages 3-6. Registration is required.

Get a Clue Mystery Book Club Monday, January 22nd from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Join our mystery slash mystery-thriller book club! We will meet in hybrid format the fourth Monday of the month to discuss the book. Copies of the month’s pick will be available at the circulation desk. We'll discuss this month’s pick The Night Shift by Alex Finlay. Registration required to receive zoom link. 

Storytime 2s & 3s Tuesday, January 16th 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.

Cuenta Cuentos - A Spanish Storytime Wednesday, January 17th from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Join us as we read stories, sing and dance to fun songs and rhymes – all in Spanish. For children ages 2 & up. Registration required.

Creators’ Corner Exploration Wednesday, January 17th from 3:30 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

D & D Club Wednesday, January 17th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Make new friends and take part in exciting adventures! Never played before? No problem! No prior experience with D&D is required and all the materials will be provided. Bring your own character or use one of our pre-made characters. Open to ages 12 and up. Registration is required.