Trumbull Library News & Events

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.

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.

Drop-in Game Night Monday, February 3rd from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Looking for some new board game buddies? Curious to try out different games? Stop by and play games like, Catan, Chess, Ticket to Ride or Dominion. Bring a friend, and feel free to bring your own game to teach. No registration necessary – Drop in with the family to explore tabletop games at the library.

Toddler Time (Walkers-3) Monday, January 27th 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.

Preschool Time Thursday, January 27th from 2 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. Ages 3-5. Join Miss Kristine for circle time, stories, and complete a simple craft. Registration is not required.

Toddler Time (Walkers-3) Monday, January 28th 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 29th 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.

Whole Book Story Time (Grades K-2) Wednesday, January 29th from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Join us to take a deep dive into a picture book from cover to endpaper. This month we will be exploring the amazing The Dictionary Story by Oliver Jeffers and Sam Winston. We will talk about the choices the creators made, learn some publishing terms, and more! Register here.

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

Take Your Child to the Library Day Craft Labs Session 1 Saturday, February 1st from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Help us celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day with some fun crafts. Supplies are limited and registration is required.

Take Your Child to the Library Day Craft Labs Session 2 Saturday, February 1st from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Help us celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day with some fun crafts. Supplies are limited and registration is required.

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.