Trumbull Library News & Events

Author Talk: Late Boomer by Fred Del Bianco Jr. Sunday, April 14th from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Late Boomer is a personal account of the early years of television; the wonderful and diverse music of the 1960s and 1970s; the revolutionary motion pictures; first moon landing; Vietnam War; technological changes, etc., as Del Bianco intertwines his own life to offer a unique perspective of the general Americana and pop culture of the late 1900s. Register here.

Sustainable Trumbull Presents: Love Food Not Waste Monday, April 15th from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Join us for an enlightening session hosted by Sustainable Trumbull! Discover practical ways to tackle food waste and embrace composting in your daily life. Learn how reducing food waste can help combat food insecurity and how composting can turn kitchen scraps into valuable soil enrichers. Register here.

Kick Your Clutter: Downsizing Starts Now Wednesday, April 17th from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Participants will learn about sources of clutter, the importance of starting the decluttering process soonest, as well as tips and resources. It can be hard to say goodbye to years and years of memories, but putting off the process won't make it easier. Participants will leave with the tools and the inspiration to get started with this process. Register here.

Getting Started with Medicare Thursday, April 18th from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Joining Medicare this year and not sure where to start? Are you new to Medicare? Just turning age 65 or soon to be retiring? Learn about how and when to enroll, when you can make changes, and discover the different types of insurance options available to you. Join us for a discussion about Medicare and Medicare Supplement Insurance. We’ll go through the basics.

SCORE: Trusted Advisors are Valuable at Every Stage of Business Thursday, April 18th from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Small business owners can get stuck in the day to day, leaving them wondering why their business isn't further along or how they can keep up at this pace. Learn the three things every business owner should focus on at every stage of business and how trusted advisors can help you reach your goals sooner. Register here.

Letter Writing Social Friday, April 19th from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. April is National Letter Writing Month. Write letters, snack, and make new friends. Registration encouraged.

Poetry Workshop with Nicole Caruso Garcia Sunday, April 21st from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. How do you jump-start a poem, make it sing with depth of meaning, yet keep it focused? In this generative workshop for writers at any stage of their poetic journey, we will harness the power of objects, learning to use the “objective correlative,” a term introduced by writer and critic T.S. Eliot, to write a poem that tells an entire emotional story even more powerfully because you are not allowed to directly state the emotions. You will choose an object to explore, allowing readers to see that object through your unique lens, using concrete sensory detail and contrasts to create tension and convey meanings that transcend the literal object. Register here.

Toddler Time for 2s and 3s Monday, April 15th 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, April 16th from 11 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. Ages birth to 2. Listen to a story, sing songs, and perform fingerplays. Registration is not required. Questions? Email Miss Katie at ksabo@trumbull-ct.gov.

Baby Time Wednesday, April 17th from 11 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. Ages birth to 2. Listen to a story, sing songs, and perform fingerplays. Registration is not required. Questions? Email Miss Katie at ksabo@trumbull-ct.gov.

Preschool Story Time Thursday, April 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.

Little Scientists Friday, April 19th from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Join us for hands-on, messy activities focused on different scientific topics. Ages 3-5. Registration is required.

Anime Day: Chibi Figures Monday, April 15th is 'National Anime Day!' This program is to celebrate this event! Teens will work with Crayola Model Magic and create their own 'Manga Chibi' creation. Participants are given the main colors of red, yellow, blue, black and white to mix together to create all the colors they will use on their own chibi anime characters. All materials will be provided. Registration is required. For teens ages 12 - 17.

Teen Canvas Tote Bag Painting Tuesday, April 16th from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Paint your own tote bag using acrylic paints! Spring designs will be provided, but teens are welcome to paint any appropriate designs on their bag! This program is for teens ages 12-17 and registration is required.

Stuck in the Middle (Grade): Book Club Wednesday, April 17th from 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. This month we are reading Amulet #1: The Stonekeeper by Kazu Kibuishi. This program is for teens in grades 6th - 8th. Register here.

Frederick Law Olmsted and The Importance of Historic Landscapes Wednesday, April 17th from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Frederick Law Olmsted, the father of American landscape architecture, was born in Hartford in 1822. To commemorate the 200th anniversary of his birth, the Connecticut State Historic Preservation Office and Preservation Connecticut commissioned a study of the Olmsted heritage in the state. Christopher Wigren of Preservation Connecticut will describe how Olmsted’s achievements were shaped by his Connecticut upbringing, present some of the Olmsted firm’s landscape works in the state and discuss how historic landscapes contribute to the quality of modern-day life. Registration required, ages 12 and up.

The Cannabis Industry Wednesday, April 24th from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Join us for a special virtual presentation by Prof. Matthew DeBacco from UConn. In this presentation we will cover: What is Cannabis; Federally illegal, but state legal... how does this work; Medical vs Recreational; Home Growing – Considerations; Planning and Q&A; UConn's program. Registration required, Adults only.