Trumbull Library News & Events

Newspapers With Your Library Card Monday, October 7th from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Trumbull Library System provides online access to local newspapers such as Trumbull Times and Connecticut Post, but also national publications like the New York Times and Wall Street Journal. We’ll show you how to access these papers with your library card through the library website. Drop in.

Nonfiction Book Group Wednesday, October 9th 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. October’s book selection is The Light of Days: The Untold Story of Women Resistance Fighters in Hitler’s Ghettos by Judy Batalion. Register here.

Score Small Business Workshop Thursday, October 10th from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. The digital landscape is evolving, and so is your data collection. We demystify Google Analytics 4 (GA4) by breaking down the key differences between GA4 and the original Universal Analytics (UA). GA4 focuses on user behavior. By understanding the key metrics in GA4 reports you can gain actionable insights to optimize your marketing strategies. Register here.
Reducing Your Food Waste Friday, October 11th from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Our celebration of Trumbull Restaurant Week continues with some tips you can use in your own kitchen! Join ShopRite Dietitian Siddhi Sheth to learn ways you can use kitchen scraps and reduce food waste in the home. She will discuss tips for making the most out of a food item, and class will end with a fun waste reducing activity. Registration not required.

Women and Money Roundtable: How to Make Sense of Today’s Financial Markets Wednesday, October 16th from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Join Financial Advisors Julia Strayer and Liz Maccarone as they host The Women and Money Roundtable. This series is a virtual, monthly financial literacy program designed to educate women of any age about the financial matters that affect their lives. The program provides information, resources and learning activities to educate and create a safe and welcoming place for women to learn, share their experiences, and ask questions. This program is in partnership with libraries throughout the Tri-State area. Register here.

Rails to Back Trails: A Local History Bike Tour Sunday, October 20th 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. Please meet at Tait Rd. Commuter Parking Lot. If you are local we encourage you to bike to the meeting location as parking can become an issue. Register here.
Eastern CT Paranormal Society presents: The Truth Behind Investigating the Unknown Sunday, October 20th from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Just in time for Halloween, join us for a presentation by the Eastern Connecticut Paranormal Society. This program focuses on the reality behind paranormal investigating. Some key points that will be discussed include: the process of investigating paranormal claims and how it should be done, the importance of professionalism and education in the field, and evidence review. Real-life case studies will be discussed with time to answer questions and share your experiences. Register here.

Toddler Time for (Ages 2-3) Monday, October 7th 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 8th 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.

Baby Time Wednesday, October 9th 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.

Preschool Time Thursday, October 10th 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.

Little Scientists Friday, October 11th 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.

Fairchild Storytime (Ages 2-4) Tuesday, October 8th from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Come join Miss Niki for story time! We will have a little bit of stories a little bit of music and a show stopping craft. Registration required. Ages 2-4.

Fire Truck Story Time Wednesday, October 16th from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Come join us as the Nichols Fire Department brings their Fire Truck to the Fairchild-Nichols Library for a very special story time. Children will listen to a story read by a Trumbull firefighter, learn about fire safety, then hear, see and touch the fire gear & equipment firefighters use. Take pictures with the Fire Truck too! Registration Required.

The Magic of Matt Matthews Saturday, October 19th from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Join magician Matt Matthews for a magical adventure that will astound and delight audiences of all ages! You'll be amazed as objects disappear, reappear, and transform before your very eyes. During the show Matt Matthews will teach you one of his favorite magic tricks and several audience members will have the chance to join Matt Matthews on stage to help with the magic themselves! Don't miss this incredible show full of laughter, surprises, and way too many stinky gym socks! Register here.

Keith Zalinger: Mind Reader and Mentalist Wednesday, October 23rd from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Keith Zalinger is an award-winning hypnotist, thought-reader, and paranormal entertainer. He engages the audience to demonstrate the latent powers of the human mind while keeping everyone entertained. Join us! Register here.