Book A Librarian
Please call 203-574-8225 to schedule an appointment,
or visit our Book A Librarian page.

Whether you need help with a resume, want some help looking up information, or want some help learning to use some of the library's resources, you can now "book a librarian" to help you one-on-one for up to one hour.

Schedule your appointment by calling 203-574-8225 or visit our Book A Librarian page.

One-on-One Computer Help
Please call 203-574-8225 to schedule an appointment,
or visit our Book A Librarian page.

Afternoon Computer Classes
Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m.
Computer Classroom

Need help using computers? Come to one of our classes and learn something new! 

June 2: Computer Basics

June 9: Internet Searching Basics

June 16: Internet Safety

June 23: Uncovering Deepfakes and Misinformation

June 30: Android Phone Apps

July 7: Computer Basics

July 14: Word

July 21: Excel

July 28: Computer Basics

August 4: Google Docs

August 11: Organizing Files On Your Computer

August 18: Windows 11 Basics

August 25: PowerPoint

Evening Computer Classes
Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.
Computer Classroom

Join one of our librarians for computer classes covering different topics each time.

June 10: Computer Basics

June 24: Word

July 8: PowerPoint

July 22:Excel

August 12: Publisher

August 26: Internet Searching Skills

Bilingual Domino
Wednesday, June 3, 3:00 p.m.
Auditorium

Play domino in English and Spanish. Meet new friends and have fun! We will provide dominos and snacks.

Sisters to Sisters Book Club
Thursday, June 4, 6:00 p.m.
Auditorium

Join us June 4^th where we will be discussing The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters.

New members welcome! Copies of the books are available to borrow from the library.

Our next meeting will be in September, when we will discuss what we've read on our own over the summer!

Monthly Meeting of the Friends of the Silas Bronson Library
Tuesday, June 9, 6:00 p.m.
Hybrid: Auditorium and Zoom

Are you interested in supporting the library? Looking for a volunteer opportunity? Come to our meeting and find out how you can get involved! 

Advanced registration for zoom is required for this program. Click here to register or contact us at silasbronsonfriends@gmail.com

Revolutionary Waterbury
Wednesday, June 10, 6:00 p.m.
Auditorium

You know about Boston and Yorktown, but what about Waterbury? There weren't any battles, but George Washington visited Waterbury during he Revolutionary War, Rochambeau's army marched through town, and hundreds of Waterbury men served in the military. Waterbury was also home to many Loyalists, including Moses Dunbar, who was executed for high treason in 1777. Learn about these stories and more with library director and local historian Raechel Guest.

Exercise Your Mind
Thursday, June 11, 2:30 p.m.
Auditorium

Stimulate your brain with games, puzzles, and conversation! Bring a friend or meet new ones!

Writers Cafe
Thursday, June 11, 5:30 p.m.
Auditorium

Come write with us! We'll have coffee, pastries, and a quiet spot to work next to other writers.

Fun Fridays: Sun Catchers
Friday, June 12, 3:00 p.m.
Auditorium

Join us twice a month for a fun craft activity!

Book Talk with Tony Ferraiolo
Monday, June 22, 6:30 p.m.
Auditorium

Tony Ferraiolo is a LGBTQ+ youth advocate and educator, who has published an acclaimed memoir about his personal story of triumph over a childhood marred by emotional and sexual abuse. Join Ferraiolo and Library Director Raechel Guest for a "fireside chat" about the memoir, Finding My Way Out of The Darkness: How I Found Self-Love and Acceptance.

Medicaid and Medicare
Wednesday, June 24, 3:00 p.m.
Auditorium

Confused about Medicare or retirement planning? We can help! Join Blanca Vasallo, Independent broker with American Senior Benefits, for a free presentation on:

• Medicare & Medicaid.
• State assistance programs.
• Avoiding insurance overpayments.
• Retirement & life insurance planning.

Enjoy complimentary snacks, helpful resources, and free giveaways!        

Brass Book Club
Thursday, June 25, 12:30 p.m.
Zoom

Seniors 60+ are invited to join us for a Monthly Book Discussion. This Month we will be discussing the book Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano. Copies of the books are available to borrow from the Library.

Advanced registration for zoom is required for this program. Click here to register.

Coloring & Conversations Club
Thursday, June 25, 2:30 p.m.
Auditorium

Meet and chat during our Color and Conversation Club. Whether you are looking to relax and de-stress, practice your English conversation skills, or meet new people, you are welcome to join us! Coloring pages and supplies will be provided.

Waterbury Writers
Thursday, June 25, 6:00 p.m.
Auditorium

Writers of all experience levels are invited to share their WIPs, brainstorm ideas, or simply connect with other writers.

Fun Fridays: American Flag Pins
Friday, June 26, 3:00 p.m.
Auditorium

Join us twice a month for a fun craft activity.

Poetry with Rob Piazza
Friday, June 26, 3:00 p.m.
Auditorium

Rob Piazza will share from his book of poetry, Distilled Spirits: Coffee & Recovery, which portrays people who struggle with addiction. Alcoholism and recovery are often obsessive, cyclical, and repetitive; hence, the villanelle, as a form, expresses so much of what addicts go through on a daily basis. The poems in this chapbook are dramatic monologues in the voices of various characters: male, female, young, old, struggling, and recovering. Please note that some of the poems contain explicit references to alcohol, drugs, and sex. Piazza is the Poet Laureate for Litchfield, Connecticut.

Sun Safety
Tuesday, June 30, 3:00 p.m.
Auditorium

Join Esteva Miranda, Onsite Health Coach for the City of Waterbury, for engaging and informative summer program all about staying safe under the sun! Learn how to:

• Protect your skin and prevent sunburn.
• Stay properly hydrated during hot summer days.
• Understand the role of electrolytes and how to maintain balance for energy and wellbeing.

Estevan will share practical tips, easy-to-follow strategies, and fun facts to help you enjoy summer safely and healthy. Snacks and refreshments will be provided.

Staying Independent At Home
Tuesday, June 30, 6:30 p.m.
Main Reading Room

Registered Nurse and Certified Senior Advisor Julie Cruz will discuss practical, real-world guidance for seniors and their families. Learn more about signs a loved one might need home care services, care options for your elderly relative, paying for in-home senior care, Connecticut's Adult Family Living/Foster Caregiver program, common myths about medical and nonmedical home care, facts of financial insecurity later in life, and accessing benefits for veterans.

Crochet Time
Monday, July 6, 4:30 p.m.
Auditorium

Interested in finding other lovers of crocheting or looking to try something new for the first time? Instructor Linchi Kompare will help guide interested participants in pre-selected projects, or feel free to bring projects you are already working on from home if you need help with them.

July 6: Crochet for beginners... making bracelets

Bilingual Domino
Wednesday, July 8, 3:00 p.m.
Auditorium

Play domino in English and Spanish. Meet new friends and have fun! We will provide dominos and snacks.

Writers Cafe
Thursday, July 9, 5:30 p.m.
Auditorium

Come write with us! We'll have coffee, pastries, and a quiet spot to work next to other writers.

BENEVENTO PROGRAM

From Colonies to Independence
Thursday, July 9, 6:00 p.m.
Library Patio              (Main Reading Room if the weather is too hot or rainy)

Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with music and history about life in the 13 colonies, events that led up to the War for Independence, the War itself, and our early years as a Republic. Songs performed by Rick Spencer and Dawn Indermuehle include rousing songs about following the noble cause of independence, soldier life during the War, famous battles on land and sea, and life during the uneasy years after the conflict.

The Philip V. Benevento Fund for Cultural Programs for Adults at the Silas Bronson Library was established in 2016 in honor of Waterbury's City Historian and former Silas Bronson Library Board member Philip V. Benevento. The fund continues to grow individual donations made to the Friends of the Silas Bronson Library.

Fun Fridays: Seed Pops
Friday, July 10, 3:00 p.m.
Auditorium

Join us twice a month for a fun craft activity!

Revolutionary Walking Tour
Monday, July 13, 6:00 p.m.
Rain Date: Monday, July 20, 6:00 p.m.
Meet in Front Lobby

Learn about Waterbury's history on a walk through downtown with Library Director and local historian Raechel Guest. We'll visit historic markers that help tell the story of Waterbury during the Revolutionary War, including one inside the library.

Mystery Book Club
Tuesday, July 14, 1:00 p.m.
Bunker Hill Branch Library

Join us every other month at the branch library for a mystery book discussion. This month, we'll be discussing Raven Black by Ann Cleeves. Copied of the book will be available to borrow from the library.

Preventing Colorectal Cancer
Tuesday, July 14, 3:00 p.m.
Ausitorium

Join Estevan Miranda, Onsite Health Coach for the City of Waterbury, for an important and informative session on colorectal cancer prevention.

Exercise Your Mind
Thursday, July 16, 2:30 p.m.
Auditorium

Stimulate your brain with games, puzzles, and conversation! Bring a friend or meet new ones!

Finding Revolutionary War Ancestors
Thursday, July 16, 6:00 p.m.
Auditorium

Join us for a special genealogy program presented by Jolene Mullen, Connecticut State Regent for the Connecticut State Society, NSDAR. Learn how to conduct genealogy research focused on Revolutionary Was ancestors. Perfect for beginners, family historians, and anyone interested in local and national history.

Crochet Time
Monday, July 20, 4:30 p.m.
Auditorium

Interested in finding other lovers of crocheting or looking to try something new for the first time? Instructor Linchi Kompare will help guide interested participants in pre-selected projects, or feel free to bring projects you are already working on from home if you need help with them.

July 20: Potholders

Brass Book Club
Thursday, July 23, 12:30 p.m.
Zoom

Seniors 60+ are invited to join us for a Monthly Book Discussion. This Month we will be discussing the book This is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar & Max Gladstone. Copies of the books are available to borrow from the Library.

Advanced registration for zoom is required for this program. Click here to register.

Waterbury Writers
Thursday, July 23, 6:00 p.m.
Auditorium

Writers of all experience levels are invited to share their WIPs, brainstorm ideas, or simply connect with other writers.

Fun Fridays: Soda Can Flowerpots
Friday, July 24, 3:00 p.m.
Auditorium

Join us twice a month for a fun craft activity!

Hand-Painted Tote Bags
Tuesday, July 28, 5:00 p.m.
Auditorium

Get creative in this hands-on program. Paint your very own tote bag using vibrant acrylic paints and take home your unique design. All supplies provided - just bring your imagination. Make it personal, make it fun, and walk away with a one-of-a-kind tote bag. Snacks included to keep your creative flowing. 

Medicaid and Medicare
Wednesday, July 29, 3:00 p.m.
Auditorium

Confused about Medicare or retirement planning? We can help! Join Blanca Vasallo, Independent broker with American Senior Benefits, for a free presentation on:

• Medicare & Medicaid.
• State assistance programs.
• Avoiding insurance overpayments.
• Retirement & life insurance planning.

Enjoy complimentary snacks, helpful resources, and free giveaways!        

Coloring & Conversations Club
Thursday, July 30, 2:30 p.m.
Auditorium

Meet and chat during our Color and Conversation Club. Whether you are looking to relax and de-stress, practice your English conversation skills, or meet new people, you are welcome to join us! Coloring pages and supplies will be provided.

Bullet Journaling for Beginners
Thursday, July 30, 6:00 p.m.
Auditorium

Join us for an introduction to bullet journaling and learn how to organize tasks, goals, and daily life using a notebook. No experience needed. Come learn the basics and by the end you'll have a working system you can start using right away.

Crochet Time
Monday, August 3, 4:30 p.m.
Auditorium

Interested in finding other lovers of crocheting or looking to try something new for the first time? Instructor Linchi Kompare will help guide interested participants in pre-selected projects, or feel free to bring projects you are already working on from home if you need help with them.

August 3: Flower Rose Pattern

Bilingual Domino
Wednesday, August 5, 3:00 p.m.
Auditorium

Play domino in English and Spanish. Meet new friends and have fun! We will provide dominos and snacks.

Revolutionary Homes
Monday, August 10, 6:30 p.m.
Auditorium

Only four houses built in Waterbury before 1776 are still standing today. Find out which ones they are, and learn about the families that lived in them during the Revolutionary War. We’ll also see images of buildings from that time which have been lost.

Exercise Your Mind
Thursday, August 13, 2:30 p.m.
Auditorium

Stimulate your brain with games, puzzles, and conversation! Bring a friend or meet new ones!

Writers Cafe
Thursday, August 13, 5:30 p.m.
Auditorium

Come write with us! We'll have coffee, pastries, and a quiet spot to work next to other writers.

Tiny Art Painting Project
Friday, August 14, 3:00 p.m.
Auditorium

Drop in and paint a 4" x 4" painting during our Fun Friday, or take a kit home any time between July 14 - August 22 (or while supplies last). Bring in your artwork to the library by Friday, August 28, for display here in September. Limit of one kit per patron. This year’s Tiny Art Theme is “USA 250: Our Shared History, Our Shared Future”

Crochet Time
Monday, August 17, 4:30 p.m.
Auditorium

Interested in finding other lovers of crocheting or looking to try something new for the first time? Instructor Linchi Kompare will help guide interested participants in pre-selected projects, or feel free to bring projects you are already working on from home if you need help with them.

August 17: Ear Warmers

Stress Management
Tuesday, August 18, 3:00 p.m.
Auditorium

Join Estevan Miranda, Onsite Health Coach for the City of Waterbury, for an engaging session on practical strategies to manage stress—whether at work, at home, or in your daily life. Learn simple techniques to stay calm, boost your focus, and navigate everyday challenges with ease. Plus, enjoy complimentary snacks while you unwind and connect with others in a supportive, friendly environment.

American 250 Community Read
Wednesday, August 19, 6:30 p.m.
Main Reading Room

Join us for an all-ages discussion of Chains by Laura Halse Anderson. Chains, the award-winning first book in the Seeds of America trilogy for young adults, is the story of an enslaved girl named Isabel who, after being sold to a cruel couple in New York City, spies for the rebels during the Revolutionary War. Copies of the book are available to borrow from the library and on our Libby app.

Medicaid and Medicare
Wednesday, August 26, 3:00 p.m.
Auditorium

Confused about Medicare or retirement planning? We can help! Join Blanca Vasallo, Independent broker with American Senior Benefits, for a free presentation on:

• Medicare & Medicaid.
• State assistance programs.
• Avoiding insurance overpayments.
• Retirement & life insurance planning.

Enjoy complimentary snacks, helpful resources, and free giveaways!        

Brass Book Club
Thursday, August 27, 12:30 p.m.
Zoom

Seniors 60+ are invited to join us for a Monthly Book Discussion. This Month we will be discussing the book Beloved by Toni Morrison. Copies of the books are available to borrow from the Library.

Advanced registration for zoom is required for this program. Click here to register.

Coloring & Conversations Club
Thursday, August 27, 2:30 p.m.
Auditorium

Meet and chat during our Color and Conversation Club. Whether you are looking to relax and de-stress, practice your English conversation skills, or meet new people, you are welcome to join us! Coloring pages and supplies will be provided.

Fun Fridays: Paper Sunflowers
Friday, August 28, 3:00 p.m.
Auditorium

Join us twice a month for a fun craft activity!

Crochet Time
Monday, August 31, 4:30 p.m.
Auditorium

Interested in finding other lovers of crocheting or looking to try something new for the first time? Instructor Linchi Kompare will help guide interested participants in pre-selected projects, or feel free to bring projects you are already working on from home if you need help with them.

August 31: Glasses Case