Trumbull Library News & Events

Friends of the Trumbull Library Annual Meeting Tuesday, March 24th Join us for an evening of entertainment provided by the Regional Center for the Arts, followed by our annual meeting. Refreshments will be provided. We look forward to seeing you there! To learn more about the Friends of the Trumbull Library or to become a member, click here.

Genealogy II Tuesday, March 24th from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Just starting out in genealogy? The first two programs most people start with are Ancestry (the library edition is available for free at most public libraries) and FamilySearch.org (provided for free by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints). Join Carol Ansel, director of the Godfrey Memorial Library, as she demonstrates the basics of searching these two databases. She’ll teach you how to begin searching and warn you about possible pitfalls so you can develop good research techniques right from the get-go. Register here.

Puzzle Competition Saturday, April 4th from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. We invite you to join us for a competitive puzzle event! At this event there will be 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. Please register everyone on your team at one time.

Ripped from the Headlines: Writing Fiction and Nonfiction Inspired by Real-Life Crime Wednesday, April 8th from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. How do writers transform real crimes into compelling stories, and where do they draw the line between fact, imagination, and responsibility? Join crime writers Deborah Levison, T. M. Dunn, and Wendy Whitman for a lively panel discussion exploring how real-life cases inspire both fiction and nonfiction. The panelists will discuss how writers research criminal cases, interpret public records, and shape true events into narratives that are accurate, ethical, and engaging for readers. Topics will include the creative process behind crime writing, the balance between fact and storytelling, and the responsibilities that come with writing about real people and real events. They’ll examine how true events are reshaped for narrative impact, how writers balance accuracy with storytelling, and why crime writing continues to captivate readers. Register here.

Toddler Time (Walkers-Age 3) Monday, March 23rd 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, March 23rd 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, March 24th 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, March 25th 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, March 26th 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.

Miss Claudia Sings a Story (Ages 2-5) Friday, March 27th 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.

Sensory Scientists (Preschool) Friday, March 27th from 2:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Join Miss Katie for an afternoon of fun sensory activities! Ages 3-5. Registration is required.

Padawan Training (Gr. 1-7) Saturday, March 28th from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Younglings, join The Saber Guild to learn about the ways of the Force and how to wield a lightsaber from real Jedi Masters! At the conclusion of the program, younglings are given the rank of Padawan. No two trainings are the same and, who knows-- a Sith might even show up to test the skills of the newly trained Padawans! Registration is required. Please register each attendee for session one or session two.

Sharing Stitches Yarn Crafts Group (Gr. 4-8) Saturday, March 28th from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. If you are in grades 4-8 and you enjoy crocheting, knitting, or other types if yarn/needle crafts, this is the group for you. Come and work on projects, compare styles, and chat. Some of the group is also available to help you learn some skills. No experience necessary. Registration is suggested. Each participant must register.

Toddler Time - Weekend Edition (Walkers-Age 3) Saturday, March 28th from 3 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. Our popular weekday Toddler Time program is here on a Saturday! Come and join us for some music and movement at the library! We will sing, dance, and read together. Music and movement are more than just an active way to bond with your toddler. Programs like this can help develop gross and fine motor skills, encourage the use of words and memorization, and stimulate early literacy. This is a drop-in program. No registration required. Room capacity will be enforced.

Teen R&R (Gr. 6-12) Monday, March 23rd from 4 p.m. to 4:55 p.m. In this program, teens will be encouraged to relax with a variety of low-key activities each session. These activities will change each month but may include coloring pages, Lego blocks, simple crafts, etc. Snacks will be provided. Registration is required. Please register teen participant(s) only. Supplies and space are limited, and activities are for youth age group only.

Teen Bingo Night (Gr. 6-12) Wednesday, April 8th from 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. Join us for a fun game of Book Cover Bingo at the library. We'll be looking for book covers instead of numbers and letters. We’ll also discuss some of the library's newest teen books. Small prizes awarded to winners. Registration is required. Please only register teen participants. Supplies and space are limited, and activities are for youth group only.

No School Fizz & Fun at the Library (Gr. 6-12) Monday, April 13th from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Teens, come and spend a spring break afternoon at the library! We will have a dirty soda bar and board games. Bring some friends for a sweet treat and game time. No registration required. While supplies last. Grades 6-12. This program is for teens only. If the attendee is not in grades 6-12 they will not be admitted.