February
February 1, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am
1 Years Old and Up
Registration required for children only. Register online, through a link on Miss Maura’s Programs Facebook Page, or by calling (203) 924-1580 ext. 5108.
This special program will NOT count toward one of your child’s 3 per month at Plumb.
Mum, Dad, Bingo, Bandit, Bartlebee and the star… BLUEY! Bluey fans are welcome to celebrate “Take Your Child to the Library Day” with a
Mum, Dad, Bingo, Bandit, Bartlebee and the star… BLUEY! Bluey fans are welcome to celebrate “Take Your Child to the Library Day” with a special library party featuring our favorite Australian blue heeler pup, Bluey, her family & friends too! Wear your favorite shade of blue or Bluey party attire! During this festive library celebration, party participants will:
Caregivers MUST accompany children at party regardless of child’s age.
February 1, 2025 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
5 Years Old and Up
Registration required. Please register each child individually. Register online or call (203) 926-0111.
Please Note: HBL Kids and HBL Teens are NOT restricting families to 3 registrations per month.
Circus Workshop February 1st is Take Your Child to the Library Day! Join us at the Huntington Branch Library
February 1st is Take Your Child to the Library Day! Join us at the Huntington Branch Library for a Circus Workshop. A brief demo/show will be held in the Community Center Gym followed by a circus workshop: Try your hand at Chinese yo-yo, flower sticks, hula hoops, juggling, and spinning plates.
February 3, 2025 9:15 am - 9:45 am
6 Months – 24 Month Olds
Registration required for children only. Register online, through a link on Miss Maura’s Programs Facebook Page, or by calling (203) 924-1580 ext. 5108.
Please Note: ONE registration is for both listed dates and is considered ONE program.
New Program Policy: Please only register your child for 3 programs per month. This is being done to provide as many children an opportunity to attend a library program.
Our youngest readers and their caregivers too are welcome to join Plumb’s Miss Maura for reading, rhymes, and rhythms too! Specially geared toward our youngest library friends.
Our youngest readers and their caregivers too are welcome to join Plumb’s Miss Maura for reading, rhymes, and rhythms too! Specially geared toward our youngest library friends. Caregivers will participate alongside their child during this program.
February 3, 2025 10:15 am - 10:45 am
3 – 5 Years Old
Registration required for children only. Register online, through a link on Miss Maura’s Programs Facebook Page, or by calling (203) 924-1580 ext. 5108.
Please Note: ONE registration is for both listed dates and is considered ONE program.
New Program Policy: Please only register your child for 3 programs per month. This is being done to provide as many children an opportunity to attend a library program.
Join us at a unique library story time specifically geared toward preschoolers! We will focus on stories, songs and early literacy skills too! Caregivers must remain with
Join us at a unique library story time specifically geared toward preschoolers! We will focus on stories, songs and early literacy skills too! Caregivers must remain with their child for program duration.
February 5, 2025 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Adults
The Plumb Memorial Library is offering Tai Chi workshops for adults. They will be held on Wednesday mornings at 9:00am in the Library’s Meeting Room.
The Plumb Memorial Library is offering Tai Chi workshops for adults. They will be held on Wednesday mornings at 9:00am in the Library’s Meeting Room.
The class will be taught by Debbie Wooley, a certified instructor with the Health Institute has been practicing Tai Chi for the past ten years and been teaching it for five years.
Debbie will be teaching the Tai Chi for Arthritis method which uses the Sun style. Each class will begin and end each class with a series of warm up and cool down exercises. There is no prerequisite to participate in this class. No equipment is necessary and participants may do this seated if they feel more comfortable.
The program is free and open to the public.
February 5, 2025 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
Adults
Registration required. Register online or call (203) 926-0111.
The Huntington Branch is launching a new book club for adults called Cooking the Books! Running from September 2024 to May 2025, this book club will alternate
The Huntington Branch is launching a new book club for adults called Cooking the Books! Running from September 2024 to May 2025, this book club will alternate food based presentations/activities and book discussions on titles that relate to food in some way. Book club members will also get to show off their culinary skills by making and sharing something they’ve made at the book discussion meetings! Meetings will be held on the first Wednesday of the month from 5:15pm – 6:15pm.
By registering for this book club you are committing to 9 months of monthly meetings; 5 months will be activities/presentations, and 4 months will be book discussions with an associated food swap, on an alternating schedule. Book club members get priority registration for the 5 activity/presentation programs.
The titles to be read by the club this year are as follows:
February 6, 2025 11:00 am - 11:30 am
3 – 5 Years Old
Registration required. Please register each child individually. Register online or call (203) 926-0111.
Please Note: HBL Kids and HBL Teens are NOT restricting families to 3 registrations per month.
Children ages 3-5 years and their caregivers are invited to join Miss Leanne at the Huntington Branch Library for a story, music and movement,
Children ages 3-5 years and their caregivers are invited to join Miss Leanne at the Huntington Branch Library for a story, music and movement, and centers.
Each child must be registered individually with the name of the caregiver provided.
February 7, 2025 9:30 am - 10:30 am
1.5 – 2.5 Years Old
Registration required for children only. Register online, through a link on Miss Maura’s Programs Facebook Page, or by calling (203) 924-1580 ext. 5108.
New Program Policy: Please only register your child for 3 programs per month. This is being done to provide as many children an opportunity to attend a library program.
Young toddlers are welcome to join Miss Maura first for book then to play with library provided toys and enjoy playing with some new
Young toddlers are welcome to join Miss Maura first for book then to play with library provided toys and enjoy playing with some new friends too!
Caregivers must remain with their child for program duration.
February 8, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am
8 Years Old and Up
Registration required for children only. Register online, through a link on Miss Maura’s Programs Facebook Page, or by calling (203) 924-1580 ext. 5108.
New Program Policy: Please only register your child for 3 programs per month. This is being done to provide as many children an opportunity to attend a library program.
Looping, frogging, and yarn barf! Oh, my! Crafty kids are welcome to join Miss Maura to learn from Fiber Artist, Ms. Becky on how
Looping, frogging, and yarn barf! Oh, my! Crafty kids are welcome to join Miss Maura to learn from Fiber Artist, Ms. Becky on how to crochet as well as learn the lingo too!
This session, we’ll be making an eyeball bookmark. Hands-on directions, yarn and hooks will all be provided. No prior crocheting experience needed.
February 10, 2025 9:15 am - 9:45 am
6 Months – 24 Month Olds
Registration required for children only. Register online, through a link on Miss Maura’s Programs Facebook Page, or by calling (203) 924-1580 ext. 5108.
Please Note: ONE registration is for both listed dates and is considered ONE program.
New Program Policy: Please only register your child for 3 programs per month. This is being done to provide as many children an opportunity to attend a library program.
Our youngest readers and their caregivers too are welcome to join Plumb’s Miss Maura for reading, rhymes, and rhythms too! Specially geared toward our youngest library friends.
Our youngest readers and their caregivers too are welcome to join Plumb’s Miss Maura for reading, rhymes, and rhythms too! Specially geared toward our youngest library friends. Caregivers will participate alongside their child during this program.
February 10, 2025 10:15 am - 10:45 am
3 – 5 Years Old
Registration required for children only. Register online, through a link on Miss Maura’s Programs Facebook Page, or by calling (203) 924-1580 ext. 5108.
Please Note: ONE registration is for both listed dates and is considered ONE program.
New Program Policy: Please only register your child for 3 programs per month. This is being done to provide as many children an opportunity to attend a library program.
Join us at a unique library story time specifically geared toward preschoolers! We will focus on stories, songs and early literacy skills too! Caregivers must remain with
Join us at a unique library story time specifically geared toward preschoolers! We will focus on stories, songs and early literacy skills too! Caregivers must remain with their child for program duration.
February 10, 2025 3:00 pm
Adults
The program is free and open to the public. Registration is required as space is limited. Register online or by calling (203) 924-1580 ext. 2.
with Vanessa Fasanella Plumb Memorial Library will be welcoming vintage crafter Vanessa Fasanella for a special wreath making workshop.
Plumb Memorial Library will be welcoming vintage crafter Vanessa Fasanella for a special wreath making workshop. Vanessa will demonstrate how to make wreaths from scratch.
Participants will learn to design and create your own front door wreath using grapevines, faux flowers, ribbons, and more. Each one is as unique as its creator.
February 11, 2025 11:00 am - 11:30 am
0 – 2 Years Old
Registration required. Please register each child individually. Register online or call (203) 926-0111.
Please Note: HBL Kids and HBL Teens are NOT restricting families to 3 registrations per month.
Children ages 0-2 years and their caregivers are invited to join Miss Leanne at the Huntington Branch Library for a story, movement and music, and sensory play.
Children ages 0-2 years and their caregivers are invited to join Miss Leanne at the Huntington Branch Library for a story, movement and music, and sensory play. Each CHILD must be registered individually, with the name of the caregiver provided.
February 13, 2025 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
8 Years Old and Up
Registration required. Please register each child individually. Register online or call (203) 926-0111.
Please Note: HBL Kids and HBL Teens are NOT restricting families to 3 registrations per month.
Children ages 8 years and up can join Miss Leanne to create a Valentine’s Day Sock Gnome. All instructions and materials will be provided.
Children ages 8 years and up can join Miss Leanne to create a Valentine’s Day Sock Gnome. All instructions and materials will be provided.
Please Note: Hot glue guns will be used. An adult will need to assist with this step. Each child will need to be registered individually. Children 12 and under must have an adult remain in the library for the duration of the activity.
February 13, 2025 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Kindergarten through 6th Grade
Registration required for children only. Register online, through a link on Miss Maura’s Programs Facebook Page, or by calling (203) 924-1580 ext. 5108.
New Program Policy: Please only register your child for 3 programs per month. This is being done to provide as many children an opportunity to attend a library program.
Join Miss Maura as we create colorful hearts by using colorful patterned fabric remnants. This program will require patience and scissor snipping to achieve
Join Miss Maura as we create colorful hearts by using colorful patterned fabric remnants. This program will require patience and scissor snipping to achieve success! Caregivers will be participating with their child. * Please note fabric choices may vary from photo.
February 14, 2025 9:15 am - 10:15 am
0 – 5 Years Old
Registration required for children only. Register online, through a link on Miss Maura’s Programs Facebook Page, or by calling (203) 924-1580 ext. 5108.
New Program Policy: Please only register your child for 3 programs per month. This is being done to provide as many children an opportunity to attend a library program.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at your library! Please wear your favorite red, pink or heart attire and join Ms. Maura as she celebrates love through
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at your library! Please wear your favorite red, pink or heart attire and join Ms. Maura as she celebrates love through books and a special lovey craft too!
Event Organized ByPlumb Memorial Library14February1:00 pmFriday FilmsThe Notebook1:00 pm
February 14, 2025 1:00 pm
Plumb Memorial Library is offering a bimonthly “Friday Films” series on Fridays at 1:00pm. The films will be viewed in the downstairs Meeting Room.
Plumb Memorial Library is offering a bimonthly “Friday Films” series on Fridays at 1:00pm. The films will be viewed in the downstairs Meeting Room.
This week’s film is The Notebook.
No registration is required and light refreshments will be served.
February 15, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am
3 – 8 Years Old
Registration required for children only. Register online, through a link on Miss Maura’s Programs Facebook Page, or by calling (203) 924-1580 ext. 5108.
New Program Policy: Please only register your child for 3 programs per month. This is being done to provide as many childr
Places! Come join Plumb’s Ms. Amanda for lively stories and fun theatre improv games that will heighten your little one’s love for the stage.
Places! Come join Plumb’s Ms. Amanda for lively stories and fun theatre improv games that will heighten your little one’s love for the stage.
Caregivers must attend with their child, and may participate if they so choose.
February 15, 2025 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Registration required. Register online or call (203) 926-0111.
with Nancy Roman Adult patrons are welcome to join us at the Huntington Branch for a 2 hour workshop
Adult patrons are welcome to join us at the Huntington Branch for a 2 hour workshop during which they will learn from presenter Nancy Roman to paint a watercolor of their own pet. All materials will be provided, but patrons must bring a 5×7 photo of their pet to use as a reference.
February 18, 2025 6:00 pm
Adults
The program is free and open to the public. Registration is required as space is limited. Register online or by calling (203) 924-1580 ext. 2.
with Teresa Gallagher This talk is designed for
This talk is designed for people who are seeking the skills and confidence to explore Shelton’s 32-mile trail system (and beyond). Topics include being prepared, finding your way, evaluating trail hazards, and the benefits of local hiking. How do you keep from getting lost? What if there’s a bear? What’s the best way to avoid ticks? Find the answers to these common questions and gain some practical tips for the trails.
Teresa Gallagher has been the City’s Natural Resource Manager since 2006, making use of her degrees in environmental science and geology. She supports the Shelton Trails Committee and has been involved with the creation and maintenance of the City’s trail system since the mid-1990’s.
February 19, 2025 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Adults
The Plumb Memorial Library is offering Tai Chi workshops for adults. They will be held on Wednesday mornings at 9:00am in the Library’s Meeting Room.
The Plumb Memorial Library is offering Tai Chi workshops for adults. They will be held on Wednesday mornings at 9:00am in the Library’s Meeting Room.
The class will be taught by Debbie Wooley, a certified instructor with the Health Institute has been practicing Tai Chi for the past ten years and been teaching it for five years.
Debbie will be teaching the Tai Chi for Arthritis method which uses the Sun style. Each class will begin and end each class with a series of warm up and cool down exercises. There is no prerequisite to participate in this class. No equipment is necessary and participants may do this seated if they feel more comfortable.
The program is free and open to the public.
February 19, 2025 11:15 am - 11:45 am
1 – 4 Years Old
Registration required for children only. Register online, through a link on Miss Maura’s Programs Facebook Page, or by calling (203) 924-1580 ext. 5108.
New Program Policy: Please only register your child for 3 programs per month. This is being done to provide as many children an opportunity to attend a library program.
Children and their caregivers are welcome to join Yoga Instructor, Miss Krista Boyer from “Krista’s Kids Yoga” as she patiently teaches youngest
Children and their caregivers are welcome to join Yoga Instructor, Miss Krista Boyer from “Krista’s Kids Yoga” as she patiently teaches youngest yogis-in-training poses that compliment a shared book and music fun too. Please bring your own yoga mat, bring water, and wear socks too. No prior yoga experience is needed.
Caregivers will be participating alongside their child.
February 20, 2025 11:00 am - 11:30 am
3 – 5 Years Old
Registration required. Please register each child individually. Register online or call (203) 926-0111.
Please Note: HBL Kids and HBL Teens are NOT restricting families to 3 registrations per month.
Children ages 3-5 years and their caregivers are invited to join Miss Leanne at the Huntington Branch Library for a story, music and movement,
Children ages 3-5 years and their caregivers are invited to join Miss Leanne at the Huntington Branch Library for a story, music and movement, and centers.
Each child must be registered individually with the name of the caregiver provided.
February 20, 2025 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Families with Children 5 Years Old and Up
Registration required for children only. Register online, through a link on Miss Maura’s Programs Facebook Page, or by calling (203) 924-1580 ext. 5108.
New Program Policy: Please only register your child for 3 programs per month. This is being done to provide as many children an opportunity to attend a library program.
When registering, please only have ONE PARENT register the Family Team and also tell us how many additional people total will be a part of this Family Team.
Please Note: One member must include a child 5 years old or older. Pizza will be served along with some refreshments. Registration is required and space is limited.
Get your Mickey Mouse thinking caps on and get ready for a round of trivia! This Disney Trivia Night is geared toward Family Teams
Get your Mickey Mouse thinking caps on and get ready for a round of trivia! This Disney Trivia Night is geared toward Family Teams which must include children five years old and older. Family Teams will compete against other Family Teams to determine who will be named “Plumb’s Family Disney Trivia Champs” and will be awarded a fabulous prize. The grand prize is a gift certificate generously donated by Chili’s Restaurant of Shelton!
February 21, 2025 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
3 – 5 Years Old
Registration required for children only. Register online, through a link on Miss Maura’s Programs Facebook Page, or by calling (203) 924-1580 ext. 5108.
New Program Policy: Please only register your child for 3 programs per month. This is being done to provide as many children an opportunity to attend a library program.
Plumb’s Children’s Librarian, Miss Maura will begin by reading a book, then it’s time for the group to play with provided library toys, games and books and
Plumb’s Children’s Librarian, Miss Maura will begin by reading a book, then it’s time for the group to play with provided library toys, games and books and meet some new friends too.
February 22, 2025 10:00 am
Adults
The program is free and open to the public. Registration is required as space is limited. Register online or by calling (203) 924-1580 ext. 2.
with Teresa Gallagher This talk is designed for
This talk is designed for people who are seeking the skills and confidence to explore Shelton’s 32-mile trail system (and beyond). Topics include being prepared, finding your way, evaluating trail hazards, and the benefits of local hiking. How do you keep from getting lost? What if there’s a bear? What’s the best way to avoid ticks? Find the answers to these common questions and gain some practical tips for the trails.
Teresa Gallagher has been the City’s Natural Resource Manager since 2006, making use of her degrees in environmental science and geology. She supports the Shelton Trails Committee and has been involved with the creation and maintenance of the City’s trail system since the mid-1990’s.
February 24, 2025 3:00 pm
Adults
The program is free and open to the public. Registration is required as space is limited. Register online or by calling (203) 924-1580 ext. 2.
with Vanessa Fasanella Plumb Memorial Library will be welcoming vintage crafter Vanessa Fasanella for a special wreath making workshop.
Plumb Memorial Library will be welcoming vintage crafter Vanessa Fasanella for a special wreath making workshop. Vanessa will demonstrate how to make wreaths from scratch.
Participants will learn to design and create your own front door wreath using grapevines, faux flowers, ribbons, and more. Each one is as unique as its creator.
February 25, 2025 11:00 am - 11:30 am
0 – 2 Years Old
Registration required. Please register each child individually. Register online or call (203) 926-0111.
Please Note: HBL Kids and HBL Teens are NOT restricting families to 3 registrations per month.
Children ages 0-2 years and their caregivers are invited to join Miss Leanne at the Huntington Branch Library for a story, movement and music, and sensory play.
Children ages 0-2 years and their caregivers are invited to join Miss Leanne at the Huntington Branch Library for a story, movement and music, and sensory play. Each CHILD must be registered individually, with the name of the caregiver provided.
February 25, 2025 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
3 – 5 Years Old
Registration required for children only. Register online, through a link on Miss Maura’s Programs Facebook Page, or by calling (203) 924-1580 ext. 5108.
New Program Policy: Please only register your child for 3 programs per month. This is being done to provide as many children an opportunity to attend a library program.
Join Miss Maura for a new cooking program specifically geared toward young preschoolers. Each child with their caregiver’s help will follow a simple recipe
Join Miss Maura for a new cooking program specifically geared toward young preschoolers. Each child with their caregiver’s help will follow a simple recipe to create a yummy and healthy snack: Fresh Fruit Pops. This is a hands-on food program. Ages are FIRM as we will be utilizing kitchen utensils.
February 26, 2025 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Adults
The Plumb Memorial Library is offering Tai Chi workshops for adults. They will be held on Wednesday mornings at 9:00am in the Library’s Meeting Room.
The Plumb Memorial Library is offering Tai Chi workshops for adults. They will be held on Wednesday mornings at 9:00am in the Library’s Meeting Room.
The class will be taught by Debbie Wooley, a certified instructor with the Health Institute has been practicing Tai Chi for the past ten years and been teaching it for five years.
Debbie will be teaching the Tai Chi for Arthritis method which uses the Sun style. Each class will begin and end each class with a series of warm up and cool down exercises. There is no prerequisite to participate in this class. No equipment is necessary and participants may do this seated if they feel more comfortable.
The program is free and open to the public.
February 26, 2025 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
4th – 8th Grade
Registration required. Please register each child individually. Register online or call (203) 926-0111.
Please Note: HBL Kids and HBL Teens are NOT restricting families to 3 registrations per month.
Calling all TWEENS! Tweens in Grades 4-8 are invited to play Graphic Novel Bingo at the Huntington Branch Library with Miss Leanne. Snacks will
Calling all TWEENS! Tweens in Grades 4-8 are invited to play Graphic Novel Bingo at the Huntington Branch Library with Miss Leanne. Snacks will be provided. Each child must be registered individually.
Children 12 and under must have an adult remain in the library for the duration of the event.
February 27, 2025 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Kindergarten through 6th Grade
Registration required for children only. Register online, through a link on Miss Maura’s Programs Facebook Page, or by calling (203) 924-1580 ext. 5108.
New Program Policy: Please only register your child for 3 programs per month. This is being done to provide as many children an opportunity to attend a library program.
Valentine Edition Join Ms. Maura to make homemade Conversation Hearts from gelatin, confectioner sugar, lemon-lime soda and food coloring.
Join Ms. Maura to make homemade Conversation Hearts from gelatin, confectioner sugar, lemon-lime soda and food coloring. Kids will make and decorate. Caregivers will be helping their child during this program. The library will provide ingredients, recipe, directions, and to-go containers.
Please Note: This is a hands-on food program.
February 28, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am
6 Months to 1 Year Old
Registration required for children only. Register online, through a link on Miss Maura’s Programs Facebook Page, or by calling (203) 924-1580 ext. 5108.
New Program Policy: Please only register your child for 3 programs per month. This is being done to provide as many children an opportunity to attend a library program.
Babies and their caregivers are invited to a library playdate! First, Miss Maura will read a board book, then it will be time for your child and you
Babies and their caregivers are invited to a library playdate! First, Miss Maura will read a board book, then it will be time for your child and you to play and meet some new friends.
Event Organized ByPlumb Memorial Library28February1:00 pmFriday FilmsWicked1:00 pm
February 28, 2025 1:00 pm
Plumb Memorial Library is offering a bimonthly “Friday Films” series on Fridays at 1:00pm. The films will be viewed in the downstairs Meeting Room.
Plumb Memorial Library is offering a bimonthly “Friday Films” series on Fridays at 1:00pm. The films will be viewed in the downstairs Meeting Room.
This week’s film is Wicked.
No registration is required and light refreshments will be served.
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