Silas Bronson Library

05/28/2026

New! Thanks to the work of Project Period WTBY, Waterbury's first Flow Forward pantry has been installed at the library. Feminine hygiene products are a necessity, but they are so expensive that many girls and women can't afford to buy them. The pantry will be kept stocked with free feminine hygiene products and will be accessible 24/7.

This is a community-based project: everyone is welcome to take what they need, when they need it. The pantry will be resupplied as needed by community donations.

05/27/2026

See what's new this week at the Silas Bronson Library:

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There are 23 new bestsellers, 103 new audiobooks, 98 new children's books, and 238 other new books, including 244 that are available online.

The new bestsellers this week include "Yesteryear," "The Divorce," and "Suicidal Empathy: Dying to Be Kind."

05/27/2026

Get your summer started at the library! Our summer newsletter is full of fantastic programs for all ages, including book clubs, crafts, computer classes, and more! Pick up a copy of the newsletter at the library, or download it from our website at https://www.bronsonlibrary.org/newsletters

05/26/2026

Introducing our new Library of Things for Kids! You can now borrow graphing calculators, Tonie boxes, and Tonies! The new items can be found in the media room of the Children's Department. Questions? Call us at 203-574-8200.

Check back for more items coming soon!

05/22/2026

The library will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observation of Memorial Day.

Please note that our summer hours have begun:

Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

We are closed on Saturdays until September 12.

05/21/2026

Our quilting workshop last Saturday with Dr. Pamela Jones and SURGE Arts Initiative was so much fun! If you haven't seen Dr. Jones's beautiful quilts, they are on view at the library until the end of May.

05/20/2026

See what's new this week at the Silas Bronson Library:

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There are seventeen new bestsellers, 181 new audiobooks, sixteen new children's books, and 279 other new books, including 473 that are available online.

The new bestsellers this week include "Carl's Doomsday Scenario," "Start with Yourself: A New Vision for Work & Life," and "The U.S. Constitution: A Comprehensive and Annotated Guide for the Modern Reader."

05/14/2026

Kudos to Mr. C!

Volunteer Spotlight: Clivel Charlton, United Way Education Council Chair - Division Head of Children & Youth Services Librarians at Silas Bronson Library

As chair of the Education Council, I enjoy playing a part in helping parents and their children. That’s why I choose to volunteer with United Way of Greater Waterbury through this specific impact area.

The council allocates funds along the United Way’s two education strategies: providing ways for children aged 0 to 5 to prepare for school, leveraging programs such as Reach Out and Read, which helps parents increase their children’s vocabulary. The second strategy ensures that students have the tools to prepare for life after graduation, through such work as after school programs and campership.

Read the Full Interview:
https://unitedwaygw.org/news/clivel

05/13/2026

See what's new this week at the Silas Bronson Library:

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There are 32 new bestsellers, 207 new audiobooks, 152 new children's books, and 522 other new books, including 500 that are available online.

The new bestsellers this week include "The Calamity Club," "Take Me to Your Leader: Perspectives on Your First Alien Encounter," and "Ironwood."

05/08/2026

New! You can now borrow a HomeBoost DIY Kit from the library. Conduct a home energy assessment using professional-grade tools to scan your home in less than 30 minutes. After you borrow the kit, simply download the app to your phone and follow the prompts to use the thermal camera to detect heat loss and air leaks in insulation, windows, and doors.