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Hello, Friends!

Happy almost September! We will be closed Saturday, September 3, and Sunday, September 4, for the last of our summer hours. In observance of Labor Day, we will also be closed Monday, September 5. We look forward to seeing you all the other days this month! Beginning Tuesday, September 6, we are returning to our regular hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:30am to 5:30pm, Tuesday and Thursday 9:30am to 9pm, Saturdays 9:30am to 4pm, and Sundays 12pm to 5pm.

September is National Library Card Sign-up Month! If you are a Southbury resident who does not have a library card, or whose card is expired, stop by to register for a card or update your expired card and receive a special complimentary Southbury Public Library heart-shaped keychain! To get a library card, please bring proof of Southbury residency (such as a driver’s license with your current address or a piece of mail). For children, a parent or guardian’s proof of residency can be used; children must be age five or older to get a library card.

Entertainment historian John Kenrick returns on Thursday, September 15, with Singin’ in the Rain: What a Glorious Feeling!, an event for adults about the making of Singin’ in the Rain, the hilarious MGM movie musical. Singin’ in the Rain: What a Glorious Feeling! will be delivered via Zoom and streamed to our Kingsley Room. This month's first Wednesday at the Movies will present a screening of the 1952 classic film Singin’ in the Rain on Wednesday, September 14.

For children of all ages, we are very excited about our Farmers' Market Storytimes on Thursday, September 8 and 22! Stop by the Farmers' Market on the Town Hall Green anytime between 3:30-5:30pm to join us for a story and crafts!

Teens can test their trivia knowledge in the first of a new ongoing series: Teen Trivia Tuesdays! On Tuesday, September 14 from 6-7pm, join us for a trivia contest on a variety of topics, like history, space, books, animals, and more!

To find out more about these and all our other exciting events in September, see below!

If you know of friends or relatives who have trouble receiving this newsletter even though they signed up for it, information is available on our website here about how to make sure it goes through. Anyone with questions is also always welcome to contact us at 203-262-0626 ext. 130 for more information.

Best wishes,
The Staff of the Southbury Public Library

Table of Contents

- Adult Events

Wednesday and Evening Movies

Adult Book Clubs

Technology Help

- Children and Teen Events

Children's Events

Teen Events

The Friends of the Southbury Public Library: Lobby Book Sale

Brinker Fireplace Room Display: Remembering 9/11

Artist of the Month: Marilyn Ventresca DiChiara

Adult Events

Information and Registration: Reference Department at 203-262-0626 ext. 130

All programs require registration unless otherwise noted. The majority of programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Southbury Public Library. Library programs are not funded by the town fiscal budget. For all virtual adult programs requiring registration, registrants will receive an email with the Zoom links the morning of the program.

Berkshire Jazz Orchestra Summer Concert
Friday, September 2, 7-8:30pm, Brinker Fireplace Room, Registration Required (Waitlist Only)

Join us for the return of the Berkshire Jazz Orchestra. This end-of-summer concert features vocalist Jan Maki with selections from the American Song Book. To register click here.

America at War: July - September 1942
Thursday, September 8, 2-3:30pm, Online and in the Kingsley Room, Registration Required

Join us for this continuation of a series commemorating the 80th anniversary of the United States entering World War II. Learn more about the military history of the United States between June and September 1942, just after the battle of Midway, June 1942. Focus will be on the outset of the Guadalcanal campaign in the Solomon Islands. For Zoom Program register here. For Kingsley Room register here.

Memory Tips
Tuesday, September 13, 2-3:30pm, Online and in the Kingsley Room, Registration Required

Did you know that a recent study from Stanford University suggests that the techniques used by memory athletes can be taught, learned, and create changes in the brain that enhance memory skill? Come learn about the tips and techniques used by memory athletes. For Zoom Program register here. For Kingsley Room register here.

Singin’ in the Rain: What a Glorious Feeling!
Thursday, September 15, 2-3:30pm, Online and in the Kingsley Room, Registration Required

How did Singin’ in the Rain, acclaimed as the most brilliant Hollywood musical of all time, reach the big screen? Join us as John Kenrick returns with this multimedia Zoom talk, packed with great video clips and little-known facts about the making of this classic film. For Zoom Program register here. For Kingsley Room register here.

Taking the Mystery Out of Trusts
Friday, September 16, 1-2:30pm, Kingsley Room, Registration Required

Join us as Judge Domenick Calabrese draws on his 20 years as a Connecticut Probate Judge and 26 years as a trusts and estates attorney to shed light on basic but important trust concepts. Subjects covered include how a trust works; the use of trusts for incapacity planning; trusts versus wills; trusts in estate plans; the importance of funding trusts (it’s not as difficult as it sounds); asset protection with trusts; and preserving family wealth. To register click here.

The Giza Plateau: Much More Than Just Pyramids
Thursday, September 22, 6-7:30pm, Online and in the Kingsley Room, Registration Required

Join us as we learn more about the vast amount of archeological remains found on the Giza plateau which goes far beyond the famous pyramids. Explore inside the Great Pyramid and discover workmen villages, cemeteries for high ranking officials, ships buried beneath the sand, and the true story of the Great Sphinx. For Zoom Program register here. For Kingsley Room register here.

Peter Biedermann Concert
Saturday, September 24, 1-2:30pm, Kingsley Room, Registration Required

Join us for a concert of fingerstyle guitar by Peter Biedermann. Hear a dynamic fusion of folk, jazz, and blues from a passionate and devoted instrumentalist who has written and performed for over 40 years. Enjoy songs from Peter's 21st century catalog from his album Sound & Spirit (2000) through his latest release Say What? (2020). Learn more about the history and evolution of original fingerstyle guitar playing. To register click here.

Coloring Club
Monday, September 26, 2-3:30pm, Kingsley Room, Registration Required - Space Limited

Welcome back to the Adult Coloring Club! Materials will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own supplies as well. Registration is required. No walk-ins will be allowed. Register here.

Songs of the Silver Screen: Music from the Golden Age of Hollywood with John Brighenti
Thursday, September 29, 2-3:30pm, Kingsley Room, Registration Required

Join us for an afternoon of music from the Golden Age of Hollywood performed by pianist John Brighenti. Enjoy some of the classic songs from movies such as The Wizard of Oz, 42nd Street, Meet Me in St. Louis and more. To register click here.

Find Your Ancestors in the 1950 US Census
Friday, September 30, 2-3:30pm, Kingsley Room, Registration Required

This mid-century US Census, covering 48 states and numerous territories, contains a treasure trove of genealogical information, all available for free. Step by step, see how to search for ancestors and relatives who were counted in this Census, and where to look for special clues on each questionnaire page. Also learn about the important assumptions and quirks built into the questions, and how to interpret ancestors' answers in the context of that time and place. To register click here.

Wednesday at the Movies

Singin' in the Rain (1952) G
Wednesday, September 14, 1-3pm, Kingsley Room, Registration Required

A silent film star falls for a chorus girl just as he and his delusionally jealous screen partner are trying to make the difficult transition to talking pictures in 1920s Hollywood. Register here.

The Duke (2020) R
Wednesday, September 21, 1-3pm, Kingsley Room, Registration Required

In 1961, 60-year-old Kempton Bunton stole Goya's portrait of the Duke of Wellington from the National Gallery in London. An uplifting true story about a good man who set out to change the world and managed to save his marriage. Register here.

Mr. Malcom's List (2022) PG
Wednesday, September 28, 1-3pm, Kingsley Room, Registration Required

Based on the novel of the same title, a young woman courts a mysterious wealthy suitor in 19th century England. Register here.

Evening at the Movies

Minamata (2020) R
Thursday, September 8, 6-8pm, Kingsley Room, Registration Required

War photographer W. Eugene Smith travels back to Japan where he documents the devastating effect of mercury poisoning in coastal communities. Register here.

Jurassic World Dominion (2022) PG-13
Tuesday, September 20, 6-8:30pm, Kingsley Room, Registration Required

Four years after the destruction of Isla Nublar, dinosaurs now live and hunt alongside humans all over the world. This fragile balance will reshape the future and determine, once and for all, whether human beings are to remain the apex predators on a planet they now share with history's most fearsome creatures. Register here.

Adult Book Clubs

Mystery Book Club
Monday, September 12, 3-4pm, Kingsley Room, Registration Required

This month we'll be discussing Cold Service by Robert B. Parker. Print copies are available at the Circulation Desk. Register here.

Nonfiction Book Club
Wednesday, September 14, 10-11am, Brown Room, Registration Required

This month we'll be discussing Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law by Mary Roach. Print copies are available at the Circulation Desk. Register here.

Tuesday Night Book Club
Tuesday, September 27, 6:30-7:30pm, Brown Room, Registration Required

This month we'll be discussing The Personal Librarian: A Novel by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray. Print copies are available at the Circulation Desk. Register here.

Technology Help

Technology Help with James Chapin
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12-1pm, Reference Area, No Registration Required

Do you have technology questions or are you having issues with a device? Come by for help with local tech expert James Chapin. Feel free to ask your questions to our Reference Staff as well. Please note, there will be no Technology Help on Tuesday, September 6, and Thursday, September 8. For more information, click here.

Reference Technology Assistance

Did you know that the Reference Department offers assistance with mobile devices, downloading our e-resources, and more? If you have a simple question, stop by the Reference Desk more than an hour before we close and we can assist you. Like other Reference Questions, you may have to wait for a Reference Librarian to be available. If your question is more in-depth or you're not sure how long it will take, call the Reference Department at 203-262-0626 ext. 130 to inquire about making an appointment. Most of our assistance is related to answering questions about how to use a device, app, or website. We cannot touch your device directly, but instead we teach you how to do what you are looking for help with. If you have a hardware question or very technical question, we recommend visiting James Chapin during his Technology Help on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:00-1:00pm.

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