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Southbury Public Library

100 Poverty Road
203-262-0626

About:

The Southbury Public Library, located at 100 Poverty Road, was opened on May 6, 2006. This new building is Southbury’s cultural and educational center of the community enjoyed by people of all ages.

The library is a department of the Town of Southbury, with its own 9-member Board of Directors who oversee library policies. Its mission is to provide an accessible and attractive central source of information, recreation and education for the town of Southbury.


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Southbury Public Library Events - January 2024

Southbury Public Library Adult Reading Challenge Ongoing, On Paper and Online on Beanstack We invite everyone to participate in Southbury Public Library's inaugural Adult Reading Challenge event! Consisting of 12 different reading challenges, one…

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Southbury Public Library Happenings Newsletter - November 2023

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…

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Historical Photography Exhibit Of Southbury At The Public Library In October

Residents and visitors to Southbury will soon have the opportunity of stepping back in time to see what the town and its people looked like over the past couple hundred years, without the need of a time machine. The 350th Anniversary Steering…

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Southbury Public Library Events - October 2023

Table of Contents Adult Events - Wednesday and Evening at the Movies - Adult Book Clubs - Technology Help Children and Teen Events - Children's Events - Teen Events The Friends of the Southbury Public Library Brinker Fireplace Room Display: The…

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Southbury Public Library Events - September 2023

Happy September! We will be closed Saturday, September 2, and Sunday, September 3, for the last of our summer hours. In observance of Labor Day, we will also be closed Monday, September 4. We look forward to seeing you all the other days this…

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Southbury Public Library Events - August 2023

Hello, Friends! Happy almost August! Beginning August 1, we will be closed on Saturdays and Sundays through Labor Day Weekend for our summer hours. Join us Thursday, August 17, in remembrance of the 70th anniversary of the Korean War ceasefire as…

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Southbury Public Library Events - July 2023

Help us grow our newsletter. Forward to a friend! Hello, Friends! Happy July! Our summer hours begin this month, so we'll be closed on Sundays now through Labor Day Weekend. We'll also be closed Tuesday, July 4, in observance of Independence…

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Summer Reading is Here for Pre-K to Grade 12

Summer Reading 2023: Now through August 4! Summer Reading 2023 has begun! Join us for reading rewards, special events, and more! Our theme this year is "Find Your Voice!" All parts of summer reading (registration, time tracking, and raffle…

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Southbury Public Library Events - June 2023

Hello, Friends! Happy almost June! Thank you for helping make this year's Spring Book Sale the best ever! The Friends of the Southbury Public Library is dedicated to serving the Southbury Public Library and its relations with the community. The…

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Friends Of The Southbury Public Library Spring Book Sale: May 4 - 7, 2023

Friends of the Southbury Public Library to hold a Spring Book Sale! Southbury Public Library, 100 Poverty Road Thursday, May 4th: 10 am -2 pm Early bird Entrance Fee $20 2 pm - 8 pm No Charge Admission Free Admission: Friday, May 5th: …

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Southbury Public Library Happenings Newsletter - April 2023

Table of Contents - Adult Events - Wednesday and Evening at the Movies - Adult Book Clubs - Technology Help - Children and Teen Events - Children's Events - Teen Events - The Friends of the Southbury Public Library: Lobby…

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Southbury Public Library Adult Event Update : March 17, 2023

Hello, Friends! Next week we have a special round of events for adults at the library! With a mix of evening, afternoon, and weekend events and covering topics ranging from page to screen and from Southbury to England, we have something for almost…

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2023 March Events At The Southbury Public Library

Hello, Friends! Happy March! The Southbury Public Library is planning our future, and we would like your input! Click here to fill out our Library Survey and shape the future of YOUR library! Fill out our 5-10 minute, anonymous survey to let us…

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2023 February Events At The Southbury Public Library

Hello, Friends! Happy February! We will be closed Monday, February 20, 2023, in observance of Presidents' Day, but we look forward to seeing you all the other days this month! We are excited to announce that The Jolly Beggars, a five-piece…

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2023 January Events At The Southbury Public Library

Hello, Friends! Happy almost January! We will be closed Monday, January 2, 2023, for New Year's Day; we will be open Sunday, January 1. We will also be closed Monday, January 16, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, but we look forward to…

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Southbury Public Library Events - December 2022

Hello, Friends! Happy almost December! We will be closed Friday, December 23 through Monday, December 26, 2022 for Christmas, but we look forward to seeing you all the other days this month! In the beginning of January, we will also be closed on…

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November Events At The Southbury Public Library

Hello, Friends! Happy almost November! We will be closed for regular business Tuesday, November 8, for Election Day. The library will be open for voting for Southbury residents who live in District #2, and voting will take place in the…

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October Events At The Southbury Public Library

Hello, Friends! Happy almost October! We will be closed Monday, October 10, but we look forward to seeing you all the other days this month. We are excited to announce that DVDs checked out from the Southbury Public Library that are not new can…

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Ludorf Barn Festival And Other Upcoming Events

The following information is offered as a courtesy to alert residents about events and happenings in the Southbury area. These events are not necessarily sponsored, nor endorsed, by the Town of Southbury or its agents. Southbury Farmers' Market …

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Southbury Public Library Events - September 2022

Help us grow our newsletter. Forward to a friend! 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…

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2022 August Events at the Southbury Public Library

Happy almost August! Beginning August 1, we will be closed on Saturdays and Sundays through Labor Day Weekend for our summer hours. Join us on Tuesday, August 2 for a book talk and signing by Ann Leary, New York Times bestselling author of The Good…

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July Events At The Southbury Public Library

Help us grow our newsletter. Forward to a friend! Hello, Friends! Welcome to July! Our summer hours begin this month, so we'll be closed on Sundays now through Labor Day Weekend. We'll also be closed Monday, July 4, but we look forward to seeing…

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June Events At The Southbury Public Library

Welcome to June! Start summer by escaping with a beach read or joining us for a fun event! We are excited to announce that going forward eligible items checked out from the Southbury Public Library will be automatically renewed as long as there…

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May Events At The Southbury Public Library

Hello, Friends! Happy almost May! We will be closed on Monday, May 30, for Memorial Day. The Southbury Public Library Youth Services department is thrilled to announce our spring StoryWalk. Walk the grounds of the Southbury Public Library…

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