Using Your Trumbull Library Account Online Thursday, January 23rd from 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Learn how to manage your borrower account online, either through a desktop computer or your phone. We’ll show you how to see what items you have checked out, renew items, pay fines, reset your PIN, and more.

The Enduring Legacy of the Leatherman Monday, January 27th from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Of all the legendary figures who have come through Connecticut, few have had the staying power or notoriety that The Leatherman has achieved. For six years during the late 1800s, this so-called "hobo" hiked the same, 364-mile, circuitous route every 34 days like clockwork. Residents could predict when he would return to their town. Wearing a self-made suit of leather, from head to toe, he conversed with no one and slept in caves. And we still don't know who he was. But people loved him. Hear about The Leatherman from noted Connecticut podcaster and storyteller Mike Allen. Register here. 

Intro to Excel with Career Coach Mobile Classroom Wednesday, January 29th from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Learn the basics of Excel (such as inserting text, basic formulas, AutoFill and more).

CT State Community College: Information and Q&A Wednesday, January 29th from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. What are the CT State Community Colleges? Why should you consider attending one? How and when should you start applying? All these questions and more will be answered during this informational presentation. This program is open to anyone interested in attending college, whether they be adults, tweens or teens thinking about their futures or older returning students. Registration is requested for an email reminder, but not required. 

The Sinking of the Titanic with The Bow Tie Historian Thursday, January 30th from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. For over 100 years the details of this maritime disaster have fascinated the public. She has been the subject of multiple movies, songs, cookbooks, novels, and a Broadway musical. This lecture goes into her creation, design, interior decoration, and her final, and only, voyage. Join us for talk led by Jason Scappaticci. Register here. 

Competitive Puzzling Saturday, January 25th from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. We invite you to join us for a competitive puzzle event at the main library! At this event there will be 9 teams of up to four people. Every team will receive the same 500 piece puzzle and have 2 hours to complete it. If at the end of the two hours no one has finished, the team with the fewest remaining loose pieces will be crowned our winner. If you are registering with a team, please register everyone at once. If you are registering with less than four people, you may be combined with another team. Spectators are allowed but will need to remain behind a designated line in the room or teams will face a time penalty. Register here.

Casual Craft Group Friday, January 31st 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Do you enjoy crafting? Join us for Casual Crafters and meet other crafty people! Bring your current project, or start a new one, use available library craft supplies, meet other crafters, and help us create a crafting community! Join us for a relaxing drop-in program for adults.

The Underground Railroad in Connecticut: Discovering the CT Freedom Trail Saturday, February 1st from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Explore Connecticut’s critical role in the Underground Railroad and its dedication to preserving African American heritage with an engaging presentation by Tammy Denease, Outreach Director for the Connecticut Freedom Trail. Authorized by the Connecticut General Assembly in 1995, the trail commemorates sites of historical importance, including locations connected to the Amistad and safe houses used by abolitionists to shelter fugitive slaves. Join us to learn more about these historic sites and the journeys that shaped Connecticut's legacy of freedom and civil rights. Register here. 

James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket (Film Screening and Q&A) Sunday, February 2nd from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. James Baldwin was at once a major 20th century American author, a Civil Rights activist and, for two crucial decades, a prophetic voice calling Americans, Black and White, to confront their shared racial tragedy. Join us for a screening of THE PRICE OF THE TICKET and discussion with the producer and director Karen Thorsen. Register here. 

Children’s & Teen Spelling Bee Saturday, January 18th, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Join us to test your spelling skills against others and hold down those nerves to make it to the top! Students in grades 5-7/ages 9-12 are invited to become the Trumbull Library’s first-ever Children's Spelling Bee Champion! Prizes will be awarded for the first, second, and third place winners. Rules and Guidelines to be shared with those who register. The word list will be sent out for studying two weeks prior to the competition. Anyone is welcome to attend! Registration is only mandatory for participants.

Toddler Time (Walkers-3) Monday, January 21st from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Come and join us for some music and movement at the library! We will sing, dance, and read together. This is a drop-in program. No registration required.

Baby Time (Birth-walking) Wednesday, January 22nd from 11 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. Ages birth to walking.  Listen to a story, sing songs, and perform fingerplays. Registration is not required.

Mason Jar Lid Dioramas (Gr. K-5) Wednesday, January 22nd from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.  Your choice of materials leads to creating amazing miniature dioramas to hang up in your home. The best of upcycling, as the materials used are from the interior design and craft industries. Each participant will create three unique dioramas. Register here.

PJ Story Time Wednesday, January 22nd from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Put on your PJs, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and join Miss Kristine for storytime and a simple craft! Ages 3-6. Registration is required.

Preschool Time Thursday, January 23rd from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Ages 3-5. Join Miss Katie for circle time, stories, and complete a simple craft. Registration is not required.

Miss Claudia Sings a Story Friday, January 24th from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Join Miss Claudia for a musical storytime! Ages 2-5. Younger/older siblings welcome. Registration is not required.

Children's & Teen Spelling Bee Saturday, January 18th from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Join us to test your spelling skills against others and hold down those nerves to make it to the top! Students in grades 5-7/ages 9-12 are invited to become the Trumbull Library’s first-ever Children's Spelling Bee Champion! Prizes will be awarded for the first, second, and third place winners. Rules and Guidelines to be shared with those who register. The word list will be sent out for studying two weeks prior to the competition. Anyone is welcome to attend! Registration is only mandatory for participants.

CT State Community College: Information and Q&A Wednesday, January 29th from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. What are the CT State Community Colleges? Why should you consider attending one? How and when should you start applying? All these questions and more will be answered during this informational presentation. This program is open to anyone interested in attending college, whether they be adults, tweens or teens thinking about their futures or older returning students. Registration is requested for an email reminder, but not required. 

P(ractice) SAT Saturday, February 1st from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. In collaboration with C2 Education, the Trumbull Library System is proud to offer this FREE SAT practice exam session. Because the SAT is now entirely online participants will need to bring their own laptop, charger and graphing calculators! Registering for this session will allow C2 to give participants access to the exam, but that is all. Be sure to attend this event in person to simulate the actual SAT process. Your score will be available by the following Monday, the 3rd but you may also attend our "SAT Score Report" session on Wednesday the 5th in order to go over your score one-on-one in more depth. Register by January 29th at this link: https://tinyurl.com/mtb8mx4d

Storytime (Ages 2-4) Tuesday, January 14th 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.

Family Storytime Saturday February 1st from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Come join Miss Niki for Saturday Family Story Time! We will have a little bit of stories, a little bit of music, and a little bit of playtime. Registration not required. Ages 2-7. Siblings welcomed!

Random Adult Book Club Monday, February 3rd from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Come join us for a book club that is exactly that.  "Hot Book" fiction, thrillers, mysteries, memoirs, sci-fi, non-fiction, chic lit... You never know what genre we will explore or rabbit hole we'll go down! The book selection for this month is: Shrill: Notes From a Loud Woman by Lindy West. Register here.