Date
May
May 1, 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 Ms. Leanne at the Huntington Branch Library for a story, music and movement,
Children ages 3-5 years and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Leanne at the Huntington Branch Library for a story, music and movement, and a craft.
Each child must be registered individually.
May 2, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Babies – 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.
10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1…BLAST OFF! Join Ms. Maura as she brings you out-of-this-world through stories, musical movement and
10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1…BLAST OFF! Join Ms. Maura as she brings you out-of-this-world through stories, musical movement and a very special cosmic craft! Caregivers will be helping their child be successful with this.
May 5, 2025 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
7 – 12 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.
Create Your Own Alien / UFO To celebrate Astronaut Day, children can use their imaginations to create an alien/UFO
To celebrate Astronaut Day, children can use their imaginations to create an alien/UFO they might see if they traveled to space as an astronaut. Use library provided materials to let your imaginations soar!
May 6, 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.
Our youngest patrons are welcome join Miss Leanne at the Huntington Branch Library for a story, music and movement, and sensory play. Each
Our youngest patrons are welcome join Miss Leanne at the Huntington Branch Library for a story, music and movement, and sensory play.
Each child must be registered individually.
May 6, 2025 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
4 – 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.
Imagine, design and construct using provided library materials and construction vehicles during this hands-on program that encourages building play specifically for our older preschoolers.
Imagine, design and construct using provided library materials and construction vehicles during this hands-on program that encourages building play specifically for our older preschoolers.
Caregivers must remain with their children and are encouraged to play along too!
May 7, 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.
May 7, 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:
May 7, 2025 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Adults
Registration required. Register online or call (203) 926-0111.
with Matt Yanarella Adult patrons are welcome to join us at the Huntington Branch Library for a pizza making workshop with Matt
Adult patrons are welcome to join us at the Huntington Branch Library for a pizza making workshop with Matt Yanarella!
Please note: if you are a member of the Cooking the Books book club, you are automatically registered for this event; you will receive an email to confirm your attendance.
May 7, 2025 6:00 pm
All Ages
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.
Much Ado About Nothing The
The Plumb Memorial Library will be welcoming the Valley Shakespeare Festival as they perform Much Ado About Nothing.
The Valley Shakespeare Festival roams throughout Connecticut’s lower Naugatuck Valley region and is a dynamic celebration of Shakespeare’s timeless works, founded by Tom Simonetti. The festival features vibrant performances in beautiful outdoor settings, making Shakespeare accessible and enjoyable for all.
In addition to its main productions, the festival focuses on educational outreach by touring local high schools, engaging students with the Bard’s stories and themes, such as love and betrayal. This initiative helps young people connect with the characters and discussions that resonate today. With its blend of captivating performances and community involvement, the Valley Shakespeare Festival is a gem in the Lower Naugatuck Valley, inspiring a love of theater and literature among audiences of all ages!
This production is made possible by a grant from the Shakespeare in American Communities from the National Endowment of the Arts and Arts Midwest.
May 8, 2025 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Kindergarten – 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.
Crafty kids are welcome to join Ms. Maura to create one-of-kind suncatchers using glue, flower pedals, greenery and wax paper.
Crafty kids are welcome to join Ms. Maura to create one-of-kind suncatchers using glue, flower pedals, greenery and wax paper.
Please have your child wear an old shirt or art apron as we will be getting a little messy.
May 9, 2025 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
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.
My Special Person and Me Children and their Mothers or other special person can join in this Mother’s Day
Children and their Mothers or other special person can join in this Mother’s Day celebration which will include a story and time spent together assembling butterfly fruit “pizzas”.
Event Organized ByPlumb Memorial Library09May1:00 pmFriday FilmsCoup!1:00 pm
May 9, 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 Coup!.
No registration is required and light refreshments will be served.
May 10, 2025 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Expectant Parents
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.
Join Miss Maura as she hosts a local private Doula, Ms. Jill Bosch.
Join Miss Maura as she hosts a local private Doula, Ms. Jill Bosch.
In this family friendly program participants will:
May 10, 2025 11:15 am - 12:15 pm
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.
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.
Part 1 Looping, frogging, and yarn barf, oh my! Crafty kids are welcome to join Fiber Artist, Ms. Becky,
Looping, frogging, and yarn barf, oh my! Crafty kids are welcome to join Fiber Artist, Ms. Becky, to learn to crochet and learn the lingo too. Hands-on directions, yarn, and hooks will all be provided. Our May Crochet Project is: Mini Bowl.
Your child will need to attend both Saturday dates to complete the project.
No prior crocheting experience needed. Caregiver will be expected to help their child succeed.
May 12, 2025 9:30 am - 11:10 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 only register your child for one time slot.
Appointment #19:30am – 9:40am
Preschoolers are welcome to bring their favorite teddy bear or stuffed lovey to get “checked-out” by our kind and family-friendly medical staff from Naugatuck Valley Health District. Each pair will register for one 10-minute doctor’s appointment to:
Additionally after each doctor’s consultation, child and caregiver will create a special x-ray craft.
May 12, 2025 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Kids
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.
Balloon Powered Car This STEM Challenge will take children through the engineering design process as they brainstorm, design, build,
This STEM Challenge will take children through the engineering design process as they brainstorm, design, build, and test Newton’s Law of Motion with a fun and engaging project. All materials will be provided. Latex balloons will be used. Please take this into consideration when registering if your child has a latex allergy.
May 13, 2025 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
4 – 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.
Imagine, design and construct using provided library materials and construction vehicles during this hands-on program that encourages building play specifically for our older preschoolers.
Imagine, design and construct using provided library materials and construction vehicles during this hands-on program that encourages building play specifically for our older preschoolers.
Caregivers must remain with their children and are encouraged to play along too!
May 14, 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.
May 19, 2025 9:30 am - 10:30 am
0 – 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.
Ribbit, ribbit, ribbit… Join Ms. Maura as she celebrates these bulging eyed, jumpy yet endearing green amphibians through stories, enjoy some frog jumping to
Ribbit, ribbit, ribbit… Join Ms. Maura as she celebrates these bulging eyed, jumpy yet endearing green amphibians through stories, enjoy some frog jumping to Van Halen’s Jump song and create a special “croaky craft” too! Kids are encouraged to wear their favorite shade of green too! Caregivers are encouraged to join in our froggy fun.
May 19, 2025 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm
Adults
Registration required. Register online or call (203) 926-0111.
Dried Flower Lantern Jars Adult patrons can join us at the Huntington Branch Library to create their own dried flower lantern jar.
Adult patrons can join us at the Huntington Branch Library to create their own dried flower lantern jar. All materials and directions will be provided.
Directions provided by the Prescott Public Library of Arizona
May 20, 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.
Our youngest patrons are welcome join Miss Leanne at the Huntington Branch Library for a story, music and movement, and sensory play. Each
Our youngest patrons are welcome join Miss Leanne at the Huntington Branch Library for a story, music and movement, and sensory play.
Each child must be registered individually.
May 21, 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.
May 21, 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.
May 22, 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.
Exploring American Musicals with Michael Langlois
Join us for a discussion about American musicals dealing with the founding of our nation. It will focus on “1776” and “Hamilton”, and clips of both musicals will be shown. The speaker will be performer and lecturer, Michael Langlois.
Michael Langlois is a performer, lecturer, and storyteller with decades of experience on stage and off. He has lectured from Connecticut to California on topics ranging from acting and directing, to using one’s passions to bridge divides and engage with others. Michael has worked with young and old alike, helping individuals find their voice and tell their own unique stories. He has directed across New England, including performances for the Hartford Children’s Theatre, Springfield’s Drama Studio, and the Ashford Youth Theatre, where he worked for nearly 20 years as Artistic Director. Additionally, Michael worked for over a decade with New London, Connecticut’s Flock Theatre serving as an Associate Artist. There he directed, acted, and taught classes. Michael’s directing credits include A Midsummer Night’s Dream; Othello; Lysistrata; Godspell; A Piece of My Heart; The Imaginary Invalid; Macbeth; The Crucible; Antigone; The Taming of the Shrew; and The Tempest. Acting credits include the Stage Manager in Our Town; King Henry in Henry V; Brutus in Julius Caesar; and Tobias in Sweeny Todd.
Event Organized ByPlumb Memorial Library23May1:00 pmFriday FilmsA Real Pain1:00 pm
May 23, 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 A Real Pain.
No registration is required and light refreshments will be served.
May 23, 2025 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
9th – 12th Grade
Registration required. Register online or call (203) 926-0111.
Teens in Grades 9-12 can attend this program where we will be making Beaded Turtle Keychains to celebrate World Turtle Day. All materials and
Teens in Grades 9-12 can attend this program where we will be making Beaded Turtle Keychains to celebrate World Turtle Day. All materials and instructions will be provided.
May 24, 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, everyone! Come join Plumb’s Ms. Amanda for stories and theatre improv games that will heighten your little one’s love for the stage.
Places, everyone! Come join Plumb’s Ms. Amanda for stories and 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.
May 24, 2025 11:15 am - 12:15 pm
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.
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.
Part 2 Looping, frogging, and yarn barf, oh my! Crafty kids are welcome to join Fiber Artist, Ms. Becky,
Looping, frogging, and yarn barf, oh my! Crafty kids are welcome to join Fiber Artist, Ms. Becky, to learn to crochet and learn the lingo too. Hands-on directions, yarn, and hooks will all be provided. Our May Crochet Project is: Mini Bowl.
Your child will need to attend both Saturday dates to complete the project.
No prior crocheting experience needed. Caregiver will be expected to help their child succeed.
May 28, 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.
May 28, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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.
Bend it, mold it, pull it…use your imagination or utilize one of our play-doh kits to make something “doh-tastic” plus make some new friends
Bend it, mold it, pull it…use your imagination or utilize one of our play-doh kits to make something “doh-tastic” plus make some new friends too. Play-doh and toys provided by the library for use during this program. Caregivers are encouraged to join in the fun.
May 29, 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 Ms. Leanne at the Huntington Branch Library for a story, music and movement,
Children ages 3-5 years and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Leanne at the Huntington Branch Library for a story, music and movement, and a craft.
Each child must be registered individually.
May 29, 2025 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
5th and 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 Ms. Maura for a unique book club featuring culinary cuisine featured in our monthly book. Once your child has registered, please borrow a copy of our
Join Ms. Maura for a unique book club featuring culinary cuisine featured in our monthly book. Once your child has registered, please borrow a copy of our May book: Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin from Plumb. The night of our book club, each child will be expected to discuss the book, cook our featured food: Tacos-in-a-bag and clean-up too!
This is a hands-on food program. Recipe, ingredients, book discussion and directions provided by the library. Caregivers must remain at Plumb while child attends this program in it’s entirety.
May 31, 2025 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
13 Years Old and Up
Registration is required, and sorry this is for teens only (no adults). Limited space is available. Register online or by calling (203) 924-1580.
with Vanessa Fasanella Teens are invited to register for this hands-on jewelry making session. This class, led by Vanessa Fasanella, will teach
Teens are invited to register for this hands-on jewelry making session. This class, led by Vanessa Fasanella, will teach teens the basics of using jewelry tools, designing jewelry, and using a beading board. Make a bracelet and earrings set, and take home the beading board.
9:00am – 5:00pm Monday
9:00am – 7:00pm Tuesday
9:00am – 5:00pm Wednesday
9:00am – 7:00pm Thursday
9:00am – 5:00pm Friday
9:00am – 3:00pm Saturday
Main Number
203-924-1580
Extensions
x 1 Adult Circulation
x 2 Reference Department
x 3 Children’s Circulation
x 4 Staff Member by Last Name
10:00am – 7:00pm Monday
10:00am – 5:00pm Tuesday
10:00am – 7:00pm Wednesday
10:00am – 5:00pm Thursday
10:00am – 5:00pm Friday
10:00am – 3:00pm Saturday
Main Number
203-926-0111