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!  

September 9: Computer Basics

September 16: Internet Safety

September 23: Internet Browser Basics

September 30: Email Basics

October 7: Android Apps

October 14: Google Apps

October 21: Google Slides 

October 28: iPhone Basics

November 4: Computer Basics

November 18: MS Word Basics

November 25: Printing, Saving, and Organizing Files

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

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

October 15: Excel 1

October 22: Excel 2

November 5: PowerPoint

November 12: Publisher

November 19: Word           

Discover Your Options: Medicare, Medicaid & More
Thursday, September 4, 3:00 p.m.
Auditorium

Learn about Medicare, Medicaid, and state assistance programs; how to avoid overpaying for insurance; retirement and life insurance planning; plus the opportunity for one-on-one follow-up consultations. Presented by Blanca Vasallo, Independent Broker with American Senior Benefits. Snacks and giveaways will be provided.

In English & Spanish.

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

Share what you read this summer!

Puerto Rican Mayor for the Day & Flag Raising Ceremony
Saturday, September 6, 10 a.m.
Front Lawn

While City Hall is open Saturday for early voting in the primary election, the City of Waterbury will be holding the Puerto Rican Mayor for the Day and Flag Raising Ceremony in front of the library. The ceremony will be followed by a parade on East and West Main Streets and a festival in Library Park in the afternoon. Special activities for children will take place inside the library.

Bunker Bookies
Thursday, September 11, 1:00 p.m.
Bunker Hill Branch Library

Join us for a monthly book discussion at the Bunker Hill Branch Library. In September, we'll be reading The Help by Kathryn Stockett.  Copies of the books will be available at the main library and the Bunker Hill branch.

Coloring & Conversations
Thursday, September 11, 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, or meet new people, you are welcome to join us!  Coloring pages and supplies will be provided.

Gut Health
Tuesday, September 16, 3:00 p.m.
Auditorium

Estevan Miranda, Onsite Health Coach for the City of Waterbury, will teach you about gut health and how different foods can affect our inner workings. He will also discuss the importance of fiber intake, the gut microbiome, prebiotics vs probiotics.

Mystery Book Discussion
Tuesday, September 16, 1:00 p.m.
Bunker Hill Branch Library

Join us every other month at the Bunker Hill branch library for a discussion of a mystery book. Copies of the books will be available at the main library and the Bunker Hill branch.

In September, we'll be reading Bluebird, Bluebird by Attica Locke.

Bilingual Domino
Wednesday, September 17, 3:00 p.m.
Auditorium

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

My Town, My Story
Thursday, September 18, 6:00 p.m.
Computer Classroom

Do you have old family photos that you want to preserve and share? Find out how the library can help you scan and upload those photos to My Town, My Story, a new website created for sharing and preserving your images, videos, and oral histories.

We’ll be joined at each session by Shakesperience Productions, who can help you present your memories as a monologue or scene. Final products may include video recordings accessible through the library and scenes for students to perform in future years.

Fun Fridays
Friday, September 19, 3:00 p.m.
Auditorium

Join us this week for a rock painting project!

Austen’s Pride
Saturday, September 20, 2 p.m.
Main Reading Room

Austen’s Pride, a musical adaption of Pride & Prejudice, will be at the Palace Theater on September 26 & 27. As a special treat, Producer Erin Craig and Director Igor Goldin will join us for a discussion of Austen’s Pride. Find out how Austen’s Pride celebrates Jane Austen’s legacy, what sets the production’s music apart, and how this adaptation is different from others. We’ll also discuss the original Pride and Prejudice. Copies of the book will be available to borrow from the library.

Monthly Meeting of the Friends of the Library
Tuesday, September 23, 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!

To register for Zoom participation, email us at silasbronsonfriends@gmail.com.

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

BRASS Book Club
Thursday, September 25, 12:30 p.m.
Zoom

Seniors 60+ are invited to join us for a monthly book discussion. In September, we'll be Discussing The Trees by Percival Everett. Copies of the books will be available at the main library and the Bunker Hill branch.

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

Exercise Your Mind
Thursday, September 25, 2:30 p.m.
Auditorium

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

Waterbury Writers
Thursday, September 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
Friday, September 26, 3:00 p.m.
Auditorium

Join us for this weeks craft project making a clay trinket dish.

WCAAA Choices
Wednesday, October 1, 1:30 p.m.
Main Reading Room

The Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging will present information on Medicare and Medicaid as part of their CHOICES program.

Italian Heritage Month Celebration
Tuesday, October 7, 6:00 p.m.
Main Reading Room

Tony Riccio will delight you with his music from Sinatra classics to Italian favorites in Italian. With a powerful voice and dynamic stage presence, Riccio delivers a captivating performance that leaves audiences wanting more. Riccio is the epitome of timeless entertainment, leaving audiences with a sense of nostalgia and a heart full of musical memories. Sponsored by Waterbury UNICO

Discover Your Options: Medicare, Medicaid & More
Thursdays, October 2, 3:00 p.m.
Auditorium

Learn about Medicare, Medicaid, and state assistance programs; how to avoid overpaying for insurance; retirement and life insurance planning; plus the opportunity for one-on-one follow-up consultations. Presented by Blanca Vasallo, Independent Broker with American Senior Benefits. Snacks and giveaways will be provided.

In English & Spanish.

Fun Fridays
Friday, October 3, 3:00 p.m.
Auditorium

Join us this week where we will make macrame bracelets.

Wednesday, October 8, 3:00 p.m.
Auditorium

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

Bunker Bookies

Thursday, October 9, 1:00 p.m.
Bunker Hill Branch Library

Join us for a monthly book discussion at the Bunker Hill Branch Library.  In October, we'll be discussing The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay by Michael Chabon. Copies of the books will be available at the main library and the Bunker Hill branch.

Coloring & Conversations
Thursday, October 9, 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, or meet new people, you are welcome to join us!  Coloring pages and supplies will be provided.

Sisters to Sisters Author Talk 
Thursday, October 9, 6:00 p.m.
Main Reading Room

Tangular A. Irby, author of Pearl and Her Gee’s Bend Quilt and Preserving the Legacy: A Black Woman’s Journal to Faithfully Guide the Next Generation, will give a brief history of the Gee’s Bend quilts stitched by her grandmothers and how they served as a springboard inspiring families to explore and document their own unique histories.

Fun Fridays
Friday October 10, 3:00 p.m.
Auditorium

Yarn pumpkins are on the menu as this weeks fun craft project!

Meet the Author/Artist: Brindisis Gómez

Saturday, October 11, 1:00 p.m.
Main Reading Room

Author and artist Brindisis Gómez will discuss El Dolor De Perderte, Hija Mía, a true story traced through the emotional and spiritual journey her family experienced in the face of the tragedy that took the life of her daughter. Gómez will also talk about her artistic process: her paintings will be on exhibit at the library in September and October.

Philip V. Benevento Cultural Program for Adults
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
Wednesday, October 15, 4:00 p.m.
Front Plaza

We're Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a grand finale celebration featuring music, dance, art, community vendors, and food trucks. Organized in collaboration with the Afro Caribbean Cultural Center, Latinos Unidos, Hispanic Coalition, LEAD (Latinos for Educational Advocacy and Diversity), Madre Latina, The Rivera Memorial Foundation, The Greater Waterbury Puerto Rican Day Parade & Festival Committee, Polanco & Cabrera Foundation, Pa'lante Theater Company, and more!

My Town, My Story
Thursday, October 16, 6:00 p.m.
Computer Classroom

Do you have old family photos that you want to preserve and share? Find out how the library can help you scan and upload those photos to My Town, My Story, a new website created for sharing and preserving your images, videos, and oral histories.

We’ll be joined at each session by Shakesperience Productions, who can help you present your memories as a monologue or scene. Final products may include video recordings accessible through the library and scenes for students to perform in future years.

Fun Fridays
Friday October 17, 3:00 p.m.
Auditorium

Join us this week where we will be making snow globes.

Obesity and Weight Management
Tuesday, October 21, 3:00 p.m.
Auditorium

Estevan Miranda, Onsite Health Coach for the City of Waterbury, will discuss obesity and weight management.

New Opportunities, Inc.
Tuesday, October 21, 6:00 p.m.
Main Reading Room

Staff from New Opportunities will give an overview of their services. Eligibility requirements and information regarding how to apply will be discussed as well as details on services that participants are most interested in.

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

Seniors 60+ are invited to join us for a monthly book discussion. In October, we'll be discussing Tess of the D'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy. Copies of the books will be available at the main library and the Bunker Hill branch.

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

Waterbury Writers
Thursday, October 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
Friday October 24, 3:00 p.m.
Auditorium

For this weeks fun craft project we will be making leaf stamp towels!

Monthly Meeting of the Friends of the Library
Tuesday, October 28, 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!
To register for Zoom participation, email us at silasbronsonfriends@gmail.com.

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

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

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

Meet the Author: Tony Renzoni
Tuesday, November 4, 6:30 p.m.
Main Reading Room

Waterbury native Tony Renzoni will talk about and sign 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. 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.

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

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

Discover Your Options: Medicare, Medicaid & More
Thursdays, November 6, 3:00 p.m.
Auditorium

Learn about Medicare, Medicaid, and state assistance programs; how to avoid overpaying for insurance; retirement and life insurance planning; plus the opportunity for one-on-one follow-up consultations. Presented by Blanca Vasallo, Independent Broker with American Senior Benefits. Snacks and giveaways will be provided.

In English & Spanish.

Genealogy Series Session 1: Resources for Genealogy
Thursday, November 6, 6:00 p.m.
Computer Classroom & Zoom

Discover your family’s story in this engaging two-part genealogy program with Jennifer Zinck, a Certified Genealogist.

During the first session on November 6, Zinck will present an overview of the most common sources for genealogical research, plus tips for locating and using them effectively.

Attend in person or join via Zoom. Click here to register for Zoom participation.

Join us for one or both sessions—whether you’re just starting out or looking to sharpen your skills, you’ll come away with new ideas and inspiration for your family history journey.

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

In November, we'll be discussing Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors. Copies of the book are available to borrow from the library. New members welcome. 

Fun Fridays
Friday November 7, 3:00 p.m.
Auditorium

This crafty Friday join us as we make autumn garland 

Bunker Bookies
Thursday, November 13, 1:00 p.m.
Bunker Hill Branch Library

Join us for a monthly book discussion at the Bunker Hill Branch Library. In November, we'll be discussing The Book of Lost Friends by Lisa Wingate. Copies of the books will be available at the main library and the Bunker Hill branch. 

Coloring & Conversations
Thursday, November 13, 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, or meet new people, you are welcome to join us!  Coloring pages and supplies will be provided.

Genealogy Series Session 2: Finding Ancestors Online
Thursday, November 13, 6:00 p.m.
Computer Classroom & Zoom

Discover your family’s story in this engaging two-part genealogy program with Jennifer Zinck, a Certified Genealogist.

During the second session on November 13, Zinck will give a live demonstration of online searching techniques and resources. Bring your genealogy questions, and Zinck will help you find the answers!

Attend in person or via Zoom. Click here to register for Zoom participation.

Join us for one or both sessions—whether you’re just starting out or looking to sharpen your skills, you’ll come away with new ideas and inspiration for your family history journey.

Fun Fridays
Friday November 14, 3:00 p.m.
Auditorium

With the Thanksgiving holiday coming up, join us for a Thanksgiving greeting card project! 

Mystery Book Discussion
Tuesday, November 18, 1:00 p.m.
Bunker Hill Branch Library

Join us every other month at the Bunker Hill branch library for a discussion of a mystery book. In November, we'll be discussing What Comes After by Joanne Tompkins. Copies of the books will be available at the main library and the Bunker Hill branch. 

Inflammation
Tuesday, November 18, 3:00 p.m.
Auditorium

Estevan Miranda, Onsite Health Coach for the City of Waterbury, will discuss inflammation, causes of inflammation, and anti-inflammatory diet.

BRASS Book Club
Thursday, November 20, 12:30 p.m.
Zoom

Seniors 60+ are invited to join us for a monthly book discussion. In November, we'll be discussing The Whistling Season by Ivan Doig. Copies of the books will be available at the main library and the Bunker Hill branch. 

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

Waterbury Writers
Thursday, November 20, 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
Friday, November 21, 3:00 p.m.
Auditorium

Join us on Friday where we will be making holiday snowflakes! 

Monthly Meeting of the Friends of the Silas Bronson Library
Tuesday, November 25, 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!

To register for Zoom participation, email us at silasbronsonfriends@gmail.com.

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