Winter Reading Bingo
December 2 - January 31

Get cozy with a good book this winter! Pick up your winter reading bingo card at the main library or Bunker Hill Branch and complete three activities in a row. Return your card with completed squares to the Reference Desk or Bunker Hill Branch to be entered into a raffle.

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! 

December 3: Computer Basics: Mouse & Keyboard Skills

December 10: Computer Basics: Organizing Files on Your Computer

December 17: Internet Skills: Intro to Browsers and Keyword Searches

January 7: Internet Skills: Downloading, Printing, & Saving Documents

January 14: Internet Skills: Staying Safe Online

January 28: PowerPoint

February 4: Word

February 11: Android Phones

February 25: Excel

Evening Computer Classes
Wednesdays, December18, January 15, February 26, 6:30 p.m.
Computer Classroom

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

December 18: Word

January 15: Excel

February 26: PowerPoint

Seat of the Pants Cooking with Chef Bill
Thursday, December 5, 7 p.m.
Zoom

Chef Bill returns for a special holiday program. Join us on Zoom and learn how to make a delicious holiday entrée.

Advance registration is required for this Zoom program. Click here to register.

Monthly Meeting of the Friends of the Library
Tuesday, December 10, 6 p.m.
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!

 Advance registration is required for Zoom participation. Click here to register.

Bunker Bookies
Thursday, December 12, 1:30 p.m.
Bunker Hill Branch Library

Join us for a monthly book club at the Bunker Hill Branch Library. In December, we will be discussing Uncommon Type by Tom Hanks. Copies of the book are available to borrow from the library.

Sisters to Sisters Book Club
Thursday, December 12, 6 p.m.
Auditorium

New members welcome. In December, we will be discussing The Teacher by Frieda McFadden. Copies of the book are available to borrow from the library.

Snowflake Craft Workshop
Friday, December 13, 3 p.m.
Auditorium

Come enjoy a relaxing afternoon of creativity. Make a beautiful beaded snowflake you can give as a gift or keep for your own home décor. We’ll provide all the supplies you need.

BRASS Book Club
Thursday, December 19, 12:30 p.m.
Zoom

In December, we will be discussing The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger. Copies of the book are available to borrow from the library.

For seniors 60+

Advance registration is required for this Zoom program. Click here to register.

Genealogy Tips: Ancestry.com
Thursday, December 19, 6:30 p.m.
Computer Classroom

Learn how to research your family tree using Ancestry.com, a powerful tool available for free at the library. Explore billions of census, vital, census, military, immigration, and other records that can help to tell your family’s story.

Mindfulness & Meditation
Saturday, December 21, 1:30 p.m.
Main Reading Room

Have you ever wondered what mindfulness is? Did you know it can decrease stress, increase joy, and enhance overall well-being? Join us for this introductory session designed for both newcomers and those looking to deepen their understanding of mindfulness. Presented by Susan Peck & Sally Gencarelli, graduates of the Mindfulness Facilitator Course at Copper Beech Institute in West Hartford.

Coloring & Conversation Club
Friday, December 27, 2:30 p.m.
Auditorium

Meet and chat during our Coloring 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.

Kwanzaa 
Saturday, December 28, 11 a.m.
Auditorium

Join us for a special Kwanzaa celebration. We'll have Djembe Drumming, storytelling, and the History of Kwanzaa which will include an explanation of what the candles represent. Light refreshments will be served.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Silas Bronson Library and the Greater Waterbury NAACP.

Sisters to Sisters Book Club
Thursday, January 2, 6 p.m.
Auditorium

New members welcome. In January, we will be discussing The Heaven and Earth Grocery by James McBride. Copies of the book are available to borrow from the library.

My Town, My Story
Saturday, January 4, 1 p.m.
Main Reading Room

Come learn about a new digital archive initiative designed to help you preserve and share photos and stories about Waterbury and the many communities that live here.

Mystery Book Club
Tuesday, January 7, 1 p.m.
Bunker Hill Branch Library

The Mystery Book Club meets every other month at the Bunker Hill Branch Library. In January, we will be discussing Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto. Copies of the book are available to borrow from the branch library and the main library.

Bunker Bookies
Thursday, January 9, 1:30 p.m.
Bunker Hill Branch Library

Join us for a monthly book club at the Bunker Hill Branch Library. In January, we will be discussing The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler. Copies of the book are available to borrow from the branch library and the main library.

AmeriCorps Health Education
Saturday, January 11, 11 a.m.
Auditorium

AmeriCorps will present information about patient rights & responsibilities, tips for reading a medicine label, nutrition tips, information on chronic diseases, and more.

Participants will be asked to complete two short pre/post quizzes at the start and finish of the presentation. Participants who complete both quizzes and stay for the full program will receive a $20 gift card from AmeriCorps.

Snow Date: Saturday, February 15, 1 p.m.

Monthly Meeting of the Friends of the Library
Tuesday, January 14, 6 p.m.
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!

 Advance registration is required for Zoom participation. Click here to register.

How to Buy a Home
Tuesday, January 14, 6:30 p.m.
Main Reading Room

Join us for an informative workshop covering the essentials of the home buying process. Learn about down payment assistance, pre-qualification requirements, and resources available to first-time buyers. Led by knowledgeable loan officers, this session is designed for education, no sales pitches giving you the tools and confidence to begin your journey toward homeownership.

Presented by Liberty Bank.

Genealogy Tips: DNA & Your Family Tree
Thursday, January 16, 6:30 p.m.
Hybrid: Zoom and Auditorium

DNA is a powerful tool to confirm a lineage for those who know their family history and for those who don’t, it can be life changing. Learn from professional genealogist Jennifer Zinck about the most popular DNA tools and techniques available today and how you can use them.

Join in person at the library or at home via Zoom. Click here to register for Zoom participation.

Snow Date: Thursday, January 30, 6:30 p.m.

Save Money on Home Energy Bills
Saturday, January 18, 1:30 p.m.
Main Reading Room

Ready to make your home more comfortable, save money on your utility bills, and help the planet? Sharod Blizzard from Clean Water Action will explain how you can get no-cost and low-cost energy efficiency improvements to your home though home energy assessments, as well as rebates and incentives for energy efficiency upgrades in your home.

Snow Date: Saturday, January 25, 1:30 p.m.

BRASS Book Club
Thursday, January 23, 12:30 p.m.
Zoom

In January, we will be discussing The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese. Copies of the book are available to borrow from the library.

For seniors 60+

Advance registration is required for this Zoom program. Click here to register.

Coloring & Conversation Club
Friday, January 24, 2:30 p.m.
Auditorium

Meet and chat during our Coloring 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.

Sisters to Sisters Book Club
Thursday, February 6, 6 p.m.
Auditorium

New members welcome. In February, we will be discussing Rogue Justice by Stacey Abrams. Copies of the book are available to borrow from the library.

Connecticut's Rock 'n' Roll DJs
Thursday, February 6, 6:30 p.m.
Main Reading Room

Waterbury native Tony Renzoni will discuss his new book, Rock 'n' Roll Radio Connecticut: Magic Moments & Unforgettable Disc Jockeys, which tells the stories of the state's charismatic DJs, including those at Waterbury's WCCO and WATR. Learn about the fierce rivalry between WDRC and WPOP, the zany antics of Joey Reynolds, and the on-air “death” of Lee “Baby” Simms. With in-depth interviews and photos, Renzoni traces the influential role of past and present on-air personalities. Copies of the book will be available for signing.

Snow date: Thursday, February 13, 6:30 p.m.

Art for Change
Saturday, February 8, 1 p.m.
Main Reading Room

In conjunction with an exhibit of his collage series, “They Are Not Disposable,” artist/author and college professor Steve Parlato will discuss his process and inspiration in creating the series, which depicts sixteen Black Americans whose lives were stolen due to racial violence. Part tribute, part call to action, the presentation, featuring Parlato’s poetry honoring those lost, will offer an opportunity for community conversation. Parlato previously exhibited the collages at the Silas Bronson Library before the full series was completed.

Monthly Meeting of the Friends of the Library
Tuesday, February 11, 6 p.m.
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!

 Advance registration is required for Zoom participation. Click here to register.

Bunker Bookies
Thursday, February 13, 1:30 p.m.
Bunker Hill Branch Library

Join us for a monthly book club at the Bunker Hill Branch Library. In February, we will be discussing Clementine: The Life of Mrs. Winston Churchill by Sonia Purnell. Copies of the book are available to borrow from the branch library and the main library.

Genealogy Tips: Bringing Family History Alive
Thursday, February 20, 6 p.m.
Hybrid: Zoom and Auditorium

Marian Burk Wood will offer practical tips on how to bring your family history alive in bite-sized projects. Get fresh ideas for documenting and sharing your family history stories in engaging projects that can be shared with relatives and posted online for future generations. Each example takes a short time and gives you flexibility to be creative in spotlighting one aspect of your family history.

Join in person at the library or join from home via Zoom. Click here to register for Zoom participation.

Snow Date: Thursday, February 27, 6 p.m.

Benevento Program

Connecticut's African American Heroines
Saturday, February 22, 1 p.m.
Main Reading Room

The Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame will inspire you with stories of Connecticut’s most remarkable African American women, from women’s rights advocate Maria Miller Stewart and legendary contralto and Civil Rights catalyst Marian Anderson to pioneering journalist Adrianne Baughns-Wallace and former State Treasurer Denise L. Nappier.

Snow Date: Tuesday, February 25, 6:30 p.m.

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 through individual donations made to the Friends of the Silas Bronson Library.

BRASS Book Club
Thursday, February 27, 12:30 p.m.
Zoom

In January, we will be discussing Eternal Life by Dara Horn. Copies of the book are available to borrow from the library.

For seniors 60+

Advance registration is required for this Zoom program. Click here to register.

Coloring & Conversation Club
Friday, February 28, 2:30 p.m.
Auditorium

Meet and chat during our Coloring 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.