Trumbull Library News & Events

Adult Fiction Book Club Thursday, July 10th from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Join us as we discuss The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett. We have a limited number of copies of this month's book available for check out at the main branch circulation desk. Register here.

Postcard Poetry Thursday, July 10th from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Join us for postcards & found poetry! We'll cut, collage, and create freeform poems from magazines, books, and more — ready to send to friends or loved ones. Supplies provided. Register here.

Silent Book Club Thursday, July 10th from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Do you have trouble making time to read? Is your home full of distractions? Are you an introvert who still enjoys a chance to get out of the house? If any of these situations apply to you, come to a meeting of our own chapter of Silent Book Club. Unlike a traditional book club, there are no assigned readings and no deadlines. Bring a book of your own choosing, or pick out a new one at the library, and we’ll have an hour of silent reading time together. Light refreshments will also be provided, and you can also bring your own snacks or music to listen to (with headphones). Register here.

Drop-In Tech Help Friday, July 11th 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.

Your Library at Home: Managing Your Account Online Saturday, July 12th from 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Skip the phone call and skip the desk! Learn how to manage your Trumbull Library account from the comfort of home. We’ll show you how to check due dates, renew books, place holds, pay fines, and reset your PIN—all online, whether you're on your computer or smartphone. Registration is not required, but you can register if you'd like to ensure a spot and receive a reminder email.

Earwax Sessions: Vinyl & Coffee Sunday, July 13^th from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Earwax Sessions is a monthly listening club where we gather and share our favorite music with each other. You can bring a song and say something about it, or just chill and listen. No pressure. No performance. Free coffee and good people. Register here.

Vanderbilt Mansions of the Gilded Age Part 1 Monday, July 14th from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The Vanderbilt family were once the wealthiest family in the United States. Cornelius Vanderbilt amassed a fortune of $100 million, his son doubled it to $200 million. The vast wealth allowed the family to build impressive city mansions and country estates, many of which are preserved. Part One focuses on the New York City and Newport mansions of Cornelius Vanderbilt II and William Kissam Vanderbilt. Register here.

Toddler Time (Walkers-Age 3) Monday, July 7th 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 (Age 3-5) Monday, July 7th 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-Age 3) Tuesday, July 8th 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.

New Baby Meet-Up (parent & baby) Tuesday, July 8th from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Bring your infant to the library for a casual meet-up with other new parents. A perfect opportunity to meet other new parents, chat, compare experiences, find parenting resources, and get out with your new baby. No registration required.

Family Movie Night Tuesday, July 8th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Come and join us at the library for a fun family movie. We will watch The Little Mermaid (live action), Rated PG. Please bring something comfy to sit on. Registration is required.

Baby Time (Birth-walking) Wednesday, July 9th 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.

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

Scales & Tales: A Beginner’s Guide to Fantasy Role-Playing Saturday, July 10th from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Join Miss Katie for a beginner fantasy role-playing game! Participants will make a character sheet to create the heroes and use a personality generator to help learn more about the characters in the game. No RPG experience required! Register here.

Miss Claudia Sings a Story Friday, July 11th 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.

Chain Reactions Grades 4-7 Friday, July 11th from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. "Playful Engineers" brings their travelling STEM workshops for participants to design, build, test, and play with chain reactions and creative contraptions, like Rube Goldberg Machines, paper constructions, domino towers, exploding popsicle-stick snakes, and other awesome engineering explorations. This session is geared towards participants in grades 4-7. Registration required.

Chain Reactions Grades 8-12 Friday, July 11th from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. "Playful Engineers" brings their travelling STEM workshops for participants to design, build, test, and play with chain reactions and creative contraptions, like Rube Goldberg Machines, paper constructions, domino towers, exploding popsicle-stick snakes, and other awesome engineering explorations. This session is geared towards teens in grades 8-12. Registration is required.

Tiny Tales 2s, 3s and 4s Tuesday, July 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.

Lego Fun Time Tuesday, July 8th from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Do you like Legos? Are you a master builder? Do you enjoy making Lego creations with others. Join our Lego Master Michael and show us what you can do!!! Ages 8 and up. Drop In.

Create A Snap Circuit Thursday, July 10th from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Make snap circuit creation on your own with a little help from us! Join our Master Michael and show us what you can do!!! Ages 8 and up. Drop In.