Rails to Back Trails: Trumbull Bike Tour Sunday, May 18th 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. Parking Lot. If you are local, we encourage you to bike to the meeting location as parking can become an issue. Register here. 

New Muse Productions presents: King Lear Sunday, May 18th from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. What do you call a king who gives up his kingdom? A fool? Or a father ready to pass on the burdens of power? Join actors Stephen Collins and Poornima Kirby for this haunting, darkly funny adaptation of Shakespeare’s timeless classic. This one-hour production draws directly from Shakespeare’s text, with Stephen Collins as the mercurial King Lear, and Poornima Kirby as his devoted, clear-eye fool, who narrates the action, and flows fluidly between Lear’s daughters, friends, enemies. Register here. 

The Buzz On Beekeeping Thursday, May 22nd from 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Get ready to don your veil and take the first step towards sweet success as a beekeeper. Join us for an immersive and hands-on experience in sustainable, organic beekeeping! Our expert instructor, Mark, will guide you through the basics of keeping bees. In this class, you'll have the opportunity to see real honeycomb, queen cells, brood, honey, and pollen, giving you a head start in understanding what to look for during your inspections. Register here. 

Casual Craft Group Friday, May 23rd from 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. Register here. 

A Slice of History: Connecticut’s Pizza Legacy with Author Colin M. Caplan Tuesday, ay 27th from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Join Connecticut’s Pizza Guru, Colin M. Caplan, for a fascinating journey through the rich history of local pizza. Caplan will explore the roots of Italian immigration, the rise of legendary pizza families, and the unique styles of pizza that have shaped the state’s culinary identity, with a special focus on Bridgeport. As an expert on the subject and author of Pizza in New Haven, he will share stories and insights that highlight Connecticut’s deep pizza heritage. Register here. 

Career Coach Mobile Classroom: Intro to Excel II Wednesday, May 28th from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. In Excel II the following will be covered: Formulas/Functions, Pivot table, Absolute/Reference Addressing, Vlookup. To prepare for class, please visit: gcflearnfree.com (an Excel refresher). Please note basic Excel skills are needed for this class. Register for session 1 and session 2. 

In Our Own Voice – National Alliance on Mental Illness Thursday, May 29th from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, join us for this presentation from NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness). "In Our Own Voice" aims to change attitudes, assumptions, and stereotypes about people living with mental health conditions. You'll hear personal stories about living with mental illness and achieving recovery. Everyone is welcome to attend, including people diagnosed with mental health conditions, family members, friends, and mental health professionals. Register here. 

Turning Lead into Gold: The Alchemy of Peer-Workshopping Your Poems Sunday, June 8th from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Peer feedback can provide enormous value to the poetry revision process. But what is good workshop etiquette, and what is the difference between editing and revising? Why are we sometimes resistant to accept constructive criticism, as well as give honest feedback, and how can we overcome those obstacles? What makes a strong poem, and how can we ensure that both positive and negative feedback is constructive and actionable? Join poet, author, educator Nicole Caruso Garcia. Participants will come away with specific strategies and an understanding of the pillars of a successful peer workshop. Register here. 

Builders Brigade (Gr. K-5) Monday, May 19th from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Elementary age kids can come and use their creativity to build something fun and unique using Lego blocks and Magna Tiles. All built items will remain at the library. This is a drop-in program. No registration required.

Ocean Craft Night Tuesday, May 20th from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Join us for some ocean themed crafts! Ages 3-6. Registration is required. Please register only the child(ren) participating, not the adult.

Whole Book Story Time (Gr. K-2) Wednesday, May 21st 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!

Book Dragons Book Club Wednesday, May 21st from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Book Dragons Book Club is for kids in grades 1 and 2. This month we are reading School For Magical Monsters: Rise of Pegasus by Joan Holub and Suzanne Williams. Read the book on your own and then join us at the library for a fun discussion, related activity, and snack. First 10 kids to register may pick up a library copy of the book to borrow at the desk in the Children's Department.

Miss Claudia Sings a Story Friday, May 23rd 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.

How to Build Your College Profile Wednesday, May 21st from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Join us as Collegewise counselor Matt Doyle discusses how college applications are evaluated, and some tips and tricks to help boost your academic and extracurricular profiles throughout high school. This program is geared toward high school students and their parents/guardians. Registration is requested for email reminders. 

Sharing Stitches Yarn Crafts Group (Grades 6-8) Saturday, May 24th from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. If you are in middle school and you enjoy crocheting and/or knitting, this is the group for you. Come and work on projects, compare styles, and chat. Registration is required. Each participant must register.

Therapy Dog Meet & Greet Thor Wednesday, June 4th from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thor is a licensed therapy dog and certified Good Boy (according to everyone at the library). Drop into the Community Room to take a break and destress from finals!

Tiny Tales 2s, 3s and 4s Tuesday, May 20th 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

Namaste Yoga for "Littles" Wednesday, May 21st from 2 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. Join Krista Boyer for a fun, interactive yoga class for children ages 3 to 6. Bring a mat or towel, bring a water bottle, wear your comfortable clothes and join us for a "zen" 45 minutes of relaxation for your little ones and their caregivers. No previous yoga experience required. Please register with us online. 

Food Explorers: Strawberry Short Cake Cups Wednesday, May 21st from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Join us for a deliciously fruity dessert!  You'll be making Strawberry Shortcake cups, full of homemade crumbled cake, fresh strawberries and from scratch whipped cream to top it all off!  Recipe is nut free but will contain dairy, eggs and gluten. Ages 10-13.  Register there.