Trumbull Library News & Events
Adult Programming

Community Puzzle Swap Saturday, February 17th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Take a puzzle, leave a puzzle! Join us to swap out your old jigsaw puzzles for new-to-you puzzles. Puzzles must be 500 pieces or more, in good condition, with all pieces present and in a sealed plastic bag. You can swap out up to five puzzles on the day of the event. 

Double Victory: African Americans in WWII Tuesday, February 20th from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The National WWII Museum explores the African American struggle against totalitarianism abroad and racism at home. Participants will meet Pearl Harbor hero Dorie Miller, the Montford Point Marines, the Tuskegee Airmen, and the seven African American Medal of Honor recipients. Learn about the struggle for racial equality in war factories and in the barracks and trace the historic path from segregation to integration in the military. An analysis of WWII-era African American poetry will get you thinking about issues of race, equality, and how we remember and teach history. Register here. 

A St. Patrick's Celebration with Brennan-Lucey Irish Dance Academy Sunday, March 3rd from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Ever want to know why Irish dancers keep their arms in? How come Riverdance became the cultural phenomenon it is today? Come find out with the Brennan-Lucey Irish Dance Academy right here at the library! You will see some spectacular Irish dancing and learn about its history and cultural significance throughout the centuries. Join us!

Get a Clue Mystery (Thriller) Book Club Monday, February 26th 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. Join us on February 26th from 6:30 to 7:30PM to discuss this month’s pick The Kingdoms of Savannah by George Dawes Green. Registration required to receive zoom link. 

Career Coach: Job Search Wednesday, February 28th from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Are you ready to take the next step in your career but feel lost in the world of job searching? Join our workshop and equip yourself with the knowledge, skills, and resources you need to land your dream job! Our experienced job search coach will guide you throughout the workshop, providing one-on-one assistance tailored to your unique needs and goals. Seating is limited to 10 per session. You only need to register for one session.

Trumbull Library News & Events
KIDTEEN

Baby Time Tuesday, February 20th 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, February 21st 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, February 22nd 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.

Stuck in the Middle (Grade): Book Club Wednesday, February 21st from 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. This month we are reading Felix Yz by Lisa Bunker. The first ten to register can check out a copy from the children's department. Additional participants may join but will be responsible for securing their own copy of the book. This program is for teens in grades 6th - 8th. Register here.

Family Trivia Night: Disney Thursday, February 22nd from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Join Miss Elise for Family Trivia Night. Families will work together to answer five rounds of Disney questions. Recommended for grades 2 and up, but all ages are welcome. Top two scoring teams and one randomly selected team will win a small prize. Registration is required. Please include the total number of people attending when you register.

Chess Club Thursday, February 22nd 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. Questions? Email Seth Schneider, Chess Club Coordinator, at aaronstieg@aol.com.

Community Helpers Craft Night Monday, February 26th from 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Join Miss Elise for crafts all about community helpers! Ages 3-6. Registration is required.

Volunteer Fair
Fairchild Nichols

Storytime 2s & 3s Tuesday, February 20th 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, February 21st 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

Historic Preservation 101 Wednesday, February 21st from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. National register, state register, local historic district, historic resource inventories, local ordinances, tax credits, design review–what are the basics of historic preservation? Interested in learning more, join us for a special presentation by Preservation Connecticut. Registration required.

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