
Parents, would you like learn how to build a strong financial foundation for your family? Beth Zaskey and Colby Kyle from New York Life Insurance will explore the basics of building financial security, including managing debt, growing savings, and safeguarding against risk and unexpected events. All participants will receive a complimentary workbook.
This program was rescheduled from 1/29.

Keely Baisden Knudsen presents “Books Come to Life: a Celebration of Literature Through Song” at the Woodbury Public Library on Tuesday, February 19 at 7:00 PM. Join her as she sings and dances selections from popular tales found on the shelves of libraries, as well as performing some of the most renowned literary creations gleaned from Broadway shows. Offered Cabaret style, this program is free and open to music enthusiasts of all ages.

Join us for a 26 week long program celebrating the ABC's.
Each week we will celebrate a different letter.
Children are asked to bring an item for show and tell that starts with the letter of the week.
This week is letter U
Register once for all weeks.

Our world today is more connected than ever before. This connectivity has increased convenience, but it has been at the expense of safety and privacy. Join Reference and Technology Librarian Ron Fairchild for an informative presentation on what these vulnerabilities are, how they can affect you, and steps you can take to reduce your risk of being compromised in this hacker’s world.

This month's pick is Separate Peace by John Knowles. Set during the summer of 1942.

Girls in grades 6-12 can participate in the nationally acclaimed Girls Who Code Club at the library. Each week, girls will learn different aspects of coding and apply their knowledge to real world issues. All levels of computer knowledge are invited, but no previous coding experience is needed. Join a friendly and supportive group of like-minded young women. Weekly snacks and visiting female speakers in the tech field are part of the program. This program is sponsored by a grant from the Connecticut Community Foundation’s Women’s Giving Circle.

Students in grades 3 - 6
All ability levels welcome. Come to practice or to learn.
Chess boards provided.
Drop in or register to get an email reminder.

Great Decisions. In the Gallery with Don Giroux. Please call the Library to register.
This week's topic is "The Middle East: Regional Disorder.

ATTENTION CUBERS in grades 5-8! Show off your speed at a Joint CUBING COMPETITION at Southbury Library! A pizza lunch will be served to all competitors after the competition. Can you be the fastest cuber in Woodbury & Southbury? Don't forget to register for this event. Please note: the snowdate for this event is at the Woodbury Public Library on Saturday, March 16 at 11:00.

Families are invited to prepare and share a recipe from around the world.
Participants are asked to bring a copy of the recipe and its country of origin.

Parent Academy
This presentation will cover the effects of the digital age on reading.
Presented by Caroline Wilcox Ugurlu, Ph.D. Caroline has spent the last four years studying reading including the neurological processes involved in reading and the sociological, psychological and cultural aspects of reading acquisition and its opposite - failure to acquire reading fluency.

A new monthly book discussion group led by library staff members Heidi Duchaine and Marla Martin focuses on current socio-economic disparity that many Americans are facing today. February's book choice is Janesville by Amy Goldstein; copies are available to check out at the front desk.

Drop in and join us on the last Wednesday of the month and over coffee and sweet treats we will share everything that is new and not to miss at the WPL. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Join us for a 26 week long program celebrating the ABC's.
Each week we will celebrate a different letter.
Children are asked to bring an item for show and tell that starts with the letter of the week.
This week is letter V
Register once for all weeks.

Girls in grades 6-12 can participate in the nationally acclaimed Girls Who Code Club at the library. Each week, girls will learn different aspects of coding and apply their knowledge to real world issues. All levels of computer knowledge are invited, but no previous coding experience is needed. Join a friendly and supportive group of like-minded young women. Weekly snacks and visiting female speakers in the tech field are part of the program. This program is sponsored by a grant from the Connecticut Community Foundation’s Women’s Giving Circle.

The book & movie choice for February is “The Turn of the Screw” by Henry James, first published in 1898. Classified as both gothic fiction and ghost story, the novella focuses on a governess who, caring for two children at a remote estate, becomes convinced that the grounds are haunted. Led by ILL Librarian Cherie Dalton, book and movie comparisons will be made after viewing the movie. Participants are encouraged to bring a brown bag dinner, coffee and sweet treats will be served compliments of the Friends of the Library. The series will encompass a variety of classics, popular fiction and science fiction books that have been turned into movies and alternately facilitated by library staff members Ron Fairchild, Marla Martin and Cherie Dalton. The group will meet monthly at the Woodbury Public Library. Copies of the books are available at the library’s front desk.

Enjoy a Dr. Seuss story, and complete a Seuss inspired craft.
Ages 4 and up.
March 2 One fish two fish red fish blue fish
March 9 The Car in the Hat Comes Back
March 16 St. Patricks Day with Junior Women’s Club
March 23 Green Eggs and Ham
March 30 There’s a Wocket in my Pocket

Join us for songs, finger plays, stories and movement. For children ages birth - 2 1/2 and a caregiver.
Register once for all 4 weeks.

With a stage and film career that spanned six decades, Katharine Hepburn is an American icon. Born and raised in Connecticut, Hepburn had a career in stage, film and television that reflected the changing role of women in American society. Challenging the norms of the day, she took control of her image and identity by establishing a unique sense of style which influenced countless women, fashion designers, and the informal, elegant approach to American style that continues to resonate today. Join the Connecticut Historical Society at a program that tells the story of her life-long ties to Connecticut and offers a complete picture of how Hepburn became the woman and the star she was. This presentation is offered at the Woodbury Public Library on Tuesday, March 5 and will link her career and legacy to her roots in Connecticut to ask how she achieved her truly extraordinary legacy. Registration is required for this Friends of the Library sponsored program

Join us for a 26 week long program celebrating the ABC's.
Each week we will celebrate a different letter.
Children are asked to bring an item for show and tell that starts with the letter of the week.
This week is letter W
Register once for all weeks.

Girls in grades 6-12 can participate in the nationally acclaimed Girls Who Code Club at the library. Each week, girls will learn different aspects of coding and apply their knowledge to real world issues. All levels of computer knowledge are invited, but no previous coding experience is needed. Join a friendly and supportive group of like-minded young women. Weekly snacks and visiting female speakers in the tech field are part of the program. This program is sponsored by a grant from the Connecticut Community Foundation’s Women’s Giving Circle.

Students in grades 3 - 6
All ability levels welcome. Come to practice or to learn.
Chess boards provided.
Drop in or register to get an email reminder.

Practice reading aloud to Lola, a trained and certified therapy dog.
She loves listening to stories!
Choose a 10 minute slot for your child. Bring a book or use one of ours.
Grades K-5

Great Decisions. In the Gallery with Don Giroux. Please call the Library to register.
This week's topic is "Nuclear Negotiations: Back to the Future?"

An anonymous donor gave Hohner Special 20 C harmonicas (with free online lessons) to the State Library to share with Connecticut libraries. The Woodbury Library was the lucky recipient of some of the harmonicas to share with the community. Woodbury resident, musician and harmonica enthusiast John Wick will offer a two-part introductory lesson for people aged 12 & up who are interested in learning to play the harmonica. The lessons also include a FREE Hohner Special 20 harmonica to take home and master! Please note that space is limited for this program and registration is required for the two part lessons.

Children in grades 2-5 are welcome to learn about the Pokémon Trading Card Game.
No experience is necessary.
Children will use cards provided by the library to learn the game.

Enjoy a Dr. Seuss story, and complete a Seuss inspired craft.
Ages 4 and up.
March 2 One fish two fish red fish blue fish
March 9 The Car in the Hat Comes Back
March 16 St. Patricks Day with Junior Women’s Club
March 23 Green Eggs and Ham
March 30 There’s a Wocket in my Pocket

A yearly St. Patrick’s Day staple, Connecticut’s favorite Irish balladeers, the Kerry Boys, return to the Woodbury Public Library with their signature vocal harmonies and high energy instrumentation. Join them for some Celtic fun on Sunday, March 10th at 3:30 pm. Please note: the Kerry Boys will be playing at the Woodbury Senior/Community Center and not at the Library. Please arrive no earlier than 3:00 pm. Registration is required.
**THIS EVENT IS AT THE WOODBURY SENIOR / COMMUNITY CENTER**

Join us for songs, finger plays, stories and movement. For children ages birth - 2 1/2 and a caregiver.
Register once for all 4 weeks.

Meeting on the 2nd Monday of the month.
Join us for a monthly activity for you and your homeschooled child,
ages 5 and up.

Using beads, small wood frames and wire, participants will bejewel a wooden frame with a vintage illustration and create a love token that may also be used as a brooch. All materials are provided but space is limited.

The author/photographer of Bluegrass, Newgrass, Old-time, and Americana Music, Craig Harris has covered roots music for newspapers and magazines for more than four decades. His passion for music, however, goes beyond the written word. A highly respected percussionist, he's appeared in concert and/or on recordings with Rod MacDonald,Jonathan Edwards, Greg Brown, Don White, Melanie, and Rick Danko (The Band). Join us for a musically inspired evening at the Woodbury Public Library on Tuesday, March 12 at 7:00pm. Registration is requested for this Friends of the Library sponsored program.

Join us for a 26 week long program celebrating the ABC's.
Each week we will celebrate a different letter.
Children are asked to bring an item for show and tell that starts with the letter of the week.
This week is letter X
Register once for all weeks.

Girls in grades 6-12 can participate in the nationally acclaimed Girls Who Code Club at the library. Each week, girls will learn different aspects of coding and apply their knowledge to real world issues. All levels of computer knowledge are invited, but no previous coding experience is needed. Join a friendly and supportive group of like-minded young women. Weekly snacks and visiting female speakers in the tech field are part of the program. This program is sponsored by a grant from the Connecticut Community Foundation’s Women’s Giving Circle.

Join quilter and owner of the Running Stitch Quilt Shoppe Helga Lavan for an introductions to paper piercing, a technique that you build on to create the sharp lines of a quilt block. There are many techniques that the art of quilting utilizes and paper-piercing is one. Helga will demonstrate how to construct a quilt block using a template that is printed on a paper foundation. If you'd like to learn more about quilting, or to give paper piercing a try, please join us. Please register for the program.

Join us for a cheerful program celebrating Ireland, Irish chocolate pioneers, lore, famous Irish authors and poets, the Book of Kells, history of the Claddagh and more. Led by Kim Larkin of Kim's Klassic Kreations, participants will sample Irish tea, Irish bread, Blarney cheese and beautiful Irish designs on chocolate. Space is limited, please register for the Friends of the Library sponsored program.

For Children ages 4 and up.
Enjoy St. Patrick’s day activities,
stories, treats and crafts.
Sponsored by the Woodbury Junior Women’s Club.

Join us for songs, finger plays, stories and movement. For children ages birth - 2 1/2 and a caregiver.
Register once for all 4 weeks.

Join us for a 26 week long program celebrating the ABC's.
Each week we will celebrate a different letter.
Children are asked to bring an item for show and tell that starts with the letter of the week.
This week is letter Y
Register once for all weeks.

This month's pick is Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger. Set during the 1950s.

Girls in grades 6-12 can participate in the nationally acclaimed Girls Who Code Club at the library. Each week, girls will learn different aspects of coding and apply their knowledge to real world issues. All levels of computer knowledge are invited, but no previous coding experience is needed. Join a friendly and supportive group of like-minded young women. Weekly snacks and visiting female speakers in the tech field are part of the program. This program is sponsored by a grant from the Connecticut Community Foundation’s Women’s Giving Circle.

Students in grades 3 - 6
All ability levels welcome. Come to practice or to learn.
Chess boards provided.
Drop in or register to get an email reminder.

Great Decisions. In the Gallery with Don Giroux. Please call the Library to register.
This week's topic is "The Rise of Populism in Europe."

An anonymous donor gave Hohner Special 20 C harmonicas (with free online lessons) to the State Library to share with Connecticut libraries. The Woodbury Library was the lucky recipient of some of the harmonicas to share with the community. Woodbury resident, musician and harmonica enthusiast John Wick will offer a two-part introductory lesson for people aged 12 & up who are interested in learning to play the harmonica. The lessons also include a FREE Hohner Special 20 harmonica to take home and master! Please note that space is limited for this program and registration is required for the two part lessons.

Enjoy a Dr. Seuss story, and complete a Seuss inspired craft.
Ages 4 and up.
March 2 One fish two fish red fish blue fish
March 9 The Car in the Hat Comes Back
March 16 St. Patricks Day with Junior Women’s Club
March 23 Green Eggs and Ham
March 30 There’s a Wocket in my Pocket

Join us for songs, finger plays, stories and movement. For children ages birth - 2 1/2 and a caregiver.
Register once for all 4 weeks.

Parent Academy
Do you wish to connect more with your child, and to yell and argue less? Do you want to learn how to be kind and firm at the same time? In this hands-on session, participants will practice using Positive Discipline tools to help parent from a mutually respectful
perspective. Led by Carol Dores, co-founder and President of Positive Discipline of CT.

Join us for a 26 week long program celebrating the ABC's.
Each week we will celebrate a different letter.
Children are asked to bring an item for show and tell that starts with the letter of the week.
This week is letter Z
Register once for all weeks.

Sponsored by ASAP (Advocates for Substance Abuse Prevention) Dr. Ruth Potee, a board certified Family Physician and Addiction Medicine Physician at Valley Medical Group in Greenfield, MA, will give a talk about the teenage brain and the normal risk taking behaviors of the developing brain. There is also a focus on the impact of marijuana on the adolescent brain acutely and long term. Registration is requested for the talk, followed by Q & A with Dr. Potee.

Girls in grades 6-12 can participate in the nationally acclaimed Girls Who Code Club at the library. Each week, girls will learn different aspects of coding and apply their knowledge to real world issues. All levels of computer knowledge are invited, but no previous coding experience is needed. Join a friendly and supportive group of like-minded young women. Weekly snacks and visiting female speakers in the tech field are part of the program. This program is sponsored by a grant from the Connecticut Community Foundation’s Women’s Giving Circle.

Enjoy a Dr. Seuss story, and complete a Seuss inspired craft.
Ages 4 and up.
March 2 One fish two fish red fish blue fish
March 9 The Car in the Hat Comes Back
March 16 St. Patricks Day with Junior Women’s Club
March 23 Green Eggs and Ham
March 30 There’s a Wocket in my Pocket

Girls in grades 6-12 can participate in the nationally acclaimed Girls Who Code Club at the library. Each week, girls will learn different aspects of coding and apply their knowledge to real world issues. All levels of computer knowledge are invited, but no previous coding experience is needed. Join a friendly and supportive group of like-minded young women. Weekly snacks and visiting female speakers in the tech field are part of the program. This program is sponsored by a grant from the Connecticut Community Foundation’s Women’s Giving Circle.

Students in grades 3 - 6
All ability levels welcome. Come to practice or to learn.
Chess boards provided.
Drop in or register to get an email reminder.

Great Decisions. In the Gallery with Don Giroux. Please call the Library to register.
This week's topic is "Decoding U.S. - China Trade."

Girls in grades 6-12 can participate in the nationally acclaimed Girls Who Code Club at the library. Each week, girls will learn different aspects of coding and apply their knowledge to real world issues. All levels of computer knowledge are invited, but no previous coding experience is needed. Join a friendly and supportive group of like-minded young women. Weekly snacks and visiting female speakers in the tech field are part of the program. This program is sponsored by a grant from the Connecticut Community Foundation’s Women’s Giving Circle.


Great Decisions. In th Gallery with Don Giroux. Please call the Library to register.
This week's topic is "Cyber Conflict and Geopolitics."

Girls in grades 6-12 can participate in the nationally acclaimed Girls Who Code Club at the library. Each week, girls will learn different aspects of coding and apply their knowledge to real world issues. All levels of computer knowledge are invited, but no previous coding experience is needed. Join a friendly and supportive group of like-minded young women. Weekly snacks and visiting female speakers in the tech field are part of the program. This program is sponsored by a grant from the Connecticut Community Foundation’s Women’s Giving Circle.

Students in grades 3 - 6
All ability levels welcome. Come to practice or to learn.
Chess boards provided.
Drop in or register to get an email reminder.

Students in grades 3 - 6
All ability levels welcome. Come to practice or to learn.
Chess boards provided.
Drop in or register to get an email reminder.

Great Decisions. In the Gallery with Don Giroux. Please call the Library to register.
This week's topic is "The United States and Mexico: Partnership Tested.

Great Decisions. In the Gallery with Don Giroux. Please call the Library to register.
This week's topic is "State of the State Department and Diplomacy."

This month's pick is Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephan Chobsky. Set in the 1990s.

Students in grades 3 - 6
All ability levels welcome. Come to practice or to learn.
Chess boards provided.
Drop in or register to get an email reminder.

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