Danbury Library

05/28/2026

This evening’s “Spring into Science; Make a DNA Necklace” was a great success! Students were engrossed with taking samples, watching DNA precipitate out of a solution, and making wearable DNA art to
take home.

05/28/2026

Save the date... July 24th

More details and program description coming soon!

05/23/2026

Participants had a wonderful time at our “Weave a Bracelet with a Bead Loom” program, part of our America 250 series. They learned how to use traditional Native American bead looms and created their own unique pieces.
Be sure to check our calendar for more exciting programs at danburylibrary.org.

05/22/2026

05/21/2026

Today’s preschool Storytime was absolutely amazing.
Our theme was Animals, and the children had so much fun exploring the wonderful world of furry, feathered, and wild friends through stories, songs, movement, and laughter.

05/21/2026

Full house for our first Guitar Lab at Studio 170.
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Upcoming dates

05/20/2026

Today’s Baby Lapsit was filled with smiles, songs, and special bonding moments. Our little ones enjoyed stories, movement, and sensory fun while building early literacy skills in a warm and welcoming space. Thank you to all the families who joined us today.

05/19/2026

From Hat City to Hollywood: Movies Made in Danbury & Beyond

📅⏰Thursday, May 21st at 5pm

Featuring No (2012), an Academy Award-nominated Chilean film starring Gael García Bernal. The gripping true story depicts Chile's historic 1988 plebiscite that ended Augusto Pinochet's dictatorship through a clever “No” campaign.

This program will also feature a speaker who lived in Chile during this period, who will share his and his family’s perspectives, offering personal insight into the events portrayed in the film.

05/18/2026

Guitar Lab at Studio 170

📅⏰Thursday, May 21st at 6 pm.

Led by Shaman Vincent Richard, a lifelong guitarist, professional musician, and audio engineer/producer, each monthly session dives into a new facet of the guitar world.

- Explore electric, acoustic, and vintage guitars up close.
- Experiment with amps, effects, and gear that shape modern music.

NO REGISTRATION.

05/18/2026

Today’s Toddler Art & Crafts program dove into the colorful world of octopuses! Families shared a special bonding moment as parents read ocean-themed stories with their little ones. After storytime, children brought their creativity to life by making their own vibrant octopus crafts. There was plenty of gluing, giggling, and happy moments all around. It was a joyful morning filled with creativity, learning, and family connection.