Rails to Back Trails: Trumbull Bike Tour Sunday, May 19th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Local Trumbull Historian Sue Del Bianco will take cyclists back in time to when train was king in the Trumbull Valley. Sue will be stopping off at many historical points-of-interest along the rail-trail: a cow tunnel, site of a train wreck, remains of an amusement park, a mill, a mining company, two train stations, and a reputed witch's gravesite. Register here.
Drop-in Tech Help Friday, May 24th from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Feeling frustrated or simply in need of a quick tutorial? Drop-in tech help is available to assist you with less complex computer issues that require 15 -20 minutes of help. These sessions are educational in nature, and patrons should have a clear goal of what they would like to learn during their session.
The Yarn Darlings Wednesday, May 29th from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 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.
Nonfiction Book Group Wednesday, June 1st from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Consider this your invitation to read and discuss nonfiction! We read a wide variety of popular fiction and across the genres of nonfiction. June's book selection is Unscripted: The Epic Battle for a Media Empire and the Redstone Family Legacy. Register here.
Friends of the Trumbull Library Board Meeting Thursday, June 6th from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. This is a regular meeting of the Friends of the Trumbull Library Board. All are invited to attend. The Friends are a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization with the mission to advocate and raise funds for the Trumbull Library. Register here.
You’ll Do: Marcia Zug Event Sunday, June 9th from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Step into the world of love and law with author Marcia Zug at the Trumbull Library! As June kicks off wedding season, what better time to explore the fascinating history and evolution of marriage in America? In her latest book, You’ll Do: A History of Marrying for Reasons Other Than Love, author Marcia Zug takes us on a journey through the twists and turns of matrimony in the United States. From arranged marriages to modern-day romance, Zug unpacks the legal and social frameworks that have shaped our understanding of love and commitment and illuminates the complex interplay between love, law, and societal expectations. Join us!