Celebrate National Library Week
April 10-16, 2016
Sign up for a new library card and receive a free Bronson Library bookmark, pencil, and bag! To get a library card, you will need to bring a photo I.D., such as a driver's license, and a recent piece of mail showing your current Waterbury address.
Library Tours
Monday, April 11
Front Lobby
Join our Librarians for a tour of the library
at 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m., or 6 p.m.
Story Time Plus
Tuesday, April 12, 10 a.m.
Children’s Room
Children and caregivers will
enjoy story time, listening and singing to music, marching and playing in a band, doing finger games, and creating a craft. For preschoolers age 5 and under.
Groups must register three weeks in advance.
Alice in Wonderland
Tuesday, April 12, 6 p.m.
Children’s Room
The Hampstead Stage
Company presents a
theatrical adaptation for children of
Lewis Carroll’s immortal classic.
Babies and Books
Wednesday, April 13, 10 a.m.
Picture Books Room
Enjoy lullabies, nursery rhymes, finger plays, bounces, and sign language. Best with one child per adult. For children age 24 months and under.
Come See What I Saw
Wednesday, April 13, 3 p.m.
Auditorium
Local craft artist Ken Killer demonstrates his use of a scroll saw to create wood ornaments out of Christmas tree trunks.
Teen Book Speed Dating
Thursday, April 14, 3 - 5 p.m.
Teen/YA Corner
Looking for a good book? Don’t want to take one home, only to find out you don’t like it? Try our speed dating event to match teens with books you’ll want to read.
Mother Goose
Thursday, April 14, 10 a.m.
Auditorium
Nursery rhymes, visual and audio technology are used in this modern Mother Goose program. For children age 4 and under. Groups must register three weeks in advance.
Jamming in Your PJs
Thursday, April 14, 6 p.m.
Children’s Room
“Pajama” story time for ages 3 -7; bring your
favorite teddy bear, wear your PJs, and jam
with music, songs, & stories!
Lunch & Learn: History of the Bronson Library
Friday, April 15, 12 p.m.
Auditorium
Library Director Raechel Guest presents an
illustrated history of the Silas Bronson Library. Bring a bag lunch; coffee will be provided.
Children's Room Celebration
Saturday, April 16, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Children’s Room
Waterbury’s civic & community
leaders will read their
favorite children’s books. Crafts, face painting, and other fun activities will also be available.
Coloring Books for Grownups
Saturday, April 16, 10 a.m.
Main Reading Room
Coloring books aren’t just for kids
anymore! Join us for the launch of our newest program.
Director's Tour
Saturday, April 16, 11 a.m.
Front Lobby
Library Director Raechel Guest leads a tour of the
library’s resources and artwork.
Your Library Card Online
Saturday, April 16, 12 p.m.
Computer Classroom
Find out how to access eBooks, research
databases, museum passes, and more online using your
Silas Bronson Library card.
Jigsaw Puzzle Competition
Saturday, April 16, 1 - 4 p.m.
Main Reading Room
Teams of up to 6 can
compete to see how much
of a 550 piece puzzle they
can finish in 3 hours.
Register at the Reference Desk.