The Southbury Public Library Youth Services department is pleased to announce programming for July 2021 for children and teens. All programs are generously sponsored by the Friends of the Southbury Public Library. For more information and to register online please visit our website: www.southburylibrary.org/events/
Children’s Programs:
StoryWalk: Cat’s Colors – From June 14 – August 13, outside on the library grounds
Take a walk around the Southbury Public Library while enjoying a story. Follow along to Cat’s Colors by Airlie Anderson as you follow our first ever StoryWalk. Stop inside for a Take & Make craft based on the story.
First Chapter Friday – Friday, July 2, 9, 16 & 23 at 4:00 pm on Facebook Live
Join Miss Heather as we explore some of our favorite chapter books each Friday afternoon. Recommended for grades 1-5. No registration required.
Open House Take & Make Saturday Craft – Saturday, July 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31
Stop by the Youth Services department every Saturday to take home a thematic craft. Available while supplies last.
Drop-In Storytime - Monday, July 12, 19 & 26 at 10:30 am on Facebook Live
Join Miss Heather for stories and songs every Monday except July 5. Crafts available in the Youth Services department while supplies last. All ages welcome. No registration required.
Our Favorite Books – Tuesday, July 6, 13, 20 & 27 at 12:00 pm on Facebook Live
Join Miss Heather for a read aloud of some of our favorite stories each Tuesday afternoon.
All ages. No registration required.
Storytime with Katie – Wednesday, July 7, 14, 21 & 28 at 10:30 am on Facebook Live
Join Miss Katie for stories and songs geared towards toddlers and older. Crafts available in the Youth Services department while supplies last. All ages welcome. No registration required.
Food Explorers: Mozzarella Sticks with Marinara Sauce – Thursday, July 8 at 5:00 pm on Zoom
Join Katie, Registered Dietitian from Food Explorers and learn how to make Mozzarella Sticks with Marinara Sauce. Ages 7 & up and families. Registration is required.
Friendship Bracelets – Friday, July 9 at 1:00 pm on Zoom
Join Katie & Kira for an afternoon of crafting. Learn how to make your own friendship bracelet. Grades 3-8. Registration is required.
Talewise: Unicorns - Break the Cage – Thursday, July 15 at 2:00 pm on Zoom
Join Sciencetellers for Talewise for a fun animated presentation that segues into science concept segments about animals. Ages 4-12 & families. Registration required.
STEAMonday: “Fireworks” – Monday, July 19 at 4:00 pm on Facebook Live
Join Miss Heather for an afternoon of science fun. This month we’re exploring chemical reactions to make our own “fireworks” using baking soda and vinegar. Recommended for ages 7 & up. No registration required.
Toad Abode Craft – Thursday, July 22 at 4:30 pm on Zoom
Miss Katie will share amphibian themed stories as we get crafty and make homes for toads. Grades 2-5. Registration required.
Food Explorers: Blueberry Pie – Monday, July 26 at 11:00 am on Zoom
Join Katie, Registered Dietitian from Food Explorers and learn how to make blueberry pie from scratch. Ages 7 & up and families. Registration is required.
White Memorial Conservation Center: Get into Insects!– Thursday, July 29 at 3:00 pm on Zoom
Learn what makes an insect an insect and explore their ecosystem. PreK-Grade 1 & families. Registration required.
Food Explorers: Zucchini Meatballs – Friday, July 30 at 5:00 pm on Zoom
Join the Registered Dietitians from Food Explorers to make zucchini meatballs! The meatballs are meat free but are still just as delicious and go perfectly with your favorite pasta and sauce. Ages 7 & up and families. Registration is required.
Teen Programs:
Teen DIY To Go: Mini Narwhal Plush – Starting Wednesday, July 7 while supplies last.
Pick up complete kits to make a mini narwhal plush from the Teen Department starting Wednesday, July 7. These pocket sized pals have all the charm of these real-life unicorns while being much easier to carry around. Each kit will have instructions and all supplies needed (except scissors).
Food Explorers: Veggie Lasagna Zucchini Boats – Wednesday, July 14, 5-6pm on Zoom
Set sail on a sea of flavor with Food Explorers and make Veggie Lasagna Zucchini Boats with us! We’ll stuff them with zucchini and delicious veggie filling and bake them with marinara sauce and cheese. Space is limited for to answer individual questions and walk everyone through this program. Grades 6-12 and their families. Registration required.
LitLoot Book Subscription Boxes for Teens – Sign Ups for the Aug. Box Begin Thursday, July 15
Get two book selections customized to you along with some extra add-ons in this box of book magic! Register and fill out our survey starting Tuesday, July 15. Your personalized box with two library books and extra goodies will be available to pick up from the library starting Monday, August 2. Spots are limited. Grades 6-12. Registration required.
Call of Catthulhu Virtual One-Shot RPG – Wednesday July 21, 1-3pm on Zoom
Join us to play a virtual game of Call of Catthulhu, a role playing game (or RPG) like Dungeons and Dragons where you and other participants play as characters, driving the action of a story. Rather than dungeons or dragons, this game is set in a world where ordinary cats are all that are keeping the end of the world horrors at bay. Players take the roles of a variety of ordinary-seeming heroic cats fighting conspiracies of cosmic chaos. Spots are limited. Grades 6-12. Registration required.
Food Explorers: Key Lime Pie– Wednesday, July 28, 5-6pm on Zoom
Join Megan, Registered Dietitian from Food Explorers to make Key Lime Pie from scratch! This tart and delicious summer treat is a great way to finish off your July. Space is limited to answer individual questions and walk everyone through this program. Grades 6-12 and their families. Registration required
Please visit the Southbury Public Library website at www.southburylibrary.org/events for program details and registration information. Visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/SouthburyLibraryYouthServices/