City of Danbury

Science Creations workshops: Have you ever wondered about how the human body works or why certain animals are going extinct or even how to make a homemade rocket? Find the answers to these questions and more at the Science
Creations workshops with our "Scientist"-in-Residence,  Shelja Patel at the Danbury Library! In these fun, educational science workshops, participants will engage in hands on activities and exciting experiments while learning basic science concepts.

Topics to include: 
Inside the human body: Explore the wonders of the human body from head to toe. Learn about the different parts of the brain, how your muscles
work and what reflexes are. Do some fun activities to test out your senses and make a thinking cap!
    
Go Green: Let's keep the planet beautiful for the future and learn what we can do to stop damage to the environment as we learn about natural resources, endangered animals, UV light and renewable energy! 
     
Basic Chemistry : become a young scientist and do some fun experiments to learn about acids and bases, different elements and the properties of different molecules. FREE! Ages 7+Registration Required. 

Bring along your current project or get started with something new! Enjoy a casual and friendly knitting group. 

Free! No registration, just drop in.    

This program is open to anyone 10 or older who would like to learn chess or learn more strategy. William Mattison is an experienced chess player and he will be on hand to teach basic beginner moves and strategy for the more experienced player. This program is free. Children under 10 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. 

Learn the game, stay for the adventure....Come meet the Danbury Library’s Dungeon Master, and help him in creating a world that you, the player, can interact with. Players go on adventures while working together to complete quests, slay monsters, and achieve their own personal goals. Dungeons and Dragons is a pen and paper RPG (Role Playing Game). The game uses a series of dice to help gauge how successful characters and monsters are at achieving their various goals. The game doesn’t require anything other than a few books, paper and pencils, some dice and your imagination.The Dungeon Master uses evocative descriptions to make the game come alive; and players then decide their characters’ actions. The possibilities are endless!  New Players Are WELCOME!

FREE! Tweens (12+), Teens

Feeling frustrated with your technology?

This monthly series of one-on-one tech help offered to older adults by the United Way of Western Connecticut’s Youth Volunteer Corps. You can sign up for (1) 45 minute session with a tech volunteer who will be guiding you on the basics and topics below:

· Help with a digital device· Getting started on social media· Getting familiar with Microsoft OfficeFree! Registration required. *Remember to bring in your digital device so we can better help you.**Please note: that we cannot assist with password and/or account retrieval. We also cannot assist with installing software, as well as offer hardware repair.

Science Creations workshops: Have you ever wondered about how the human body works or why certain animals are going extinct or even how to make a homemade rocket? Find the answers to these questions and more at the Science
Creations workshops with our "Scientist"-in-Residence,  Shelja Patel at the Danbury Library! In these fun, educational science workshops, participants will engage in hands on activities and exciting experiments while learning basic science concepts.

Topics to include: 
Inside the human body: Explore the wonders of the human body from head to toe. Learn about the different parts of the brain, how your muscles
work and what reflexes are. Do some fun activities to test out your senses and make a thinking cap!
    
Go Green: Let's keep the planet beautiful for the future and learn what we can do to stop damage to the environment as we learn about natural resources, endangered animals, UV light and renewable energy! 
     
Basic Chemistry : become a young scientist and do some fun experiments to learn about acids and bases, different elements and the properties of different molecules. FREE! Ages 7+Registration Required. 

Feeling frustrated with your technology?

This monthly series of one-on-one tech help offered to older adults by the United Way of Western Connecticut’s Youth Volunteer Corps. You can sign up for (1) 45 minute session with a tech volunteer who will be guiding you on the basics and topics below:

· Help with a digital device· Getting started on social media· Getting familiar with Microsoft OfficeFree! Registration required. *Remember to bring in your digital device so we can better help you.**Please note: that we cannot assist with password and/or account retrieval. We also cannot assist with installing software, as well as offer hardware repair.

How well do you know MOVIES?  Join us for another fun Trivia Night at the Charter Oak Brewery: 39B Shelter Rock Rd, Danbury, where we will bend your brain with questions about movies new and old!Come by to check out the brewery at 5:00 pm, and hang around for trivia starting at 6:00 pm.  Get your team together for a fun evening out!  Teams should be no more than 6 people.  Beverages will be available for purchase and prizes have been generously donated by the brewery.  Bring food to snack on while you play! Hope to see you there!

Bring along your current project or get started with something new! Enjoy a casual and friendly knitting group. 

Free! No registration, just drop in.    

This program is open to anyone 10 or older who would like to learn chess or learn more strategy. William Mattison is an experienced chess player and he will be on hand to teach basic beginner moves and strategy for the more experienced player. This program is free. Children under 10 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. 

Learn the game, stay for the adventure....Come meet the Danbury Library’s Dungeon Master, and help him in creating a world that you, the player, can interact with. Players go on adventures while working together to complete quests, slay monsters, and achieve their own personal goals. Dungeons and Dragons is a pen and paper RPG (Role Playing Game). The game uses a series of dice to help gauge how successful characters and monsters are at achieving their various goals. The game doesn’t require anything other than a few books, paper and pencils, some dice and your imagination.The Dungeon Master uses evocative descriptions to make the game come alive; and players then decide their characters’ actions. The possibilities are endless!  New Players Are WELCOME!

FREE! Tweens (12+), Teens

Bring along your current project or get started with something new! Enjoy a casual and friendly knitting group. 

Free! No registration, just drop in.    

This program is open to anyone 10 or older who would like to learn chess or learn more strategy. William Mattison is an experienced chess player and he will be on hand to teach basic beginner moves and strategy for the more experienced player. This program is free. Children under 10 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. 

Two Right Feet's Twice Nice, Three Times Happy program will be focusing on reading programs that promote:  manners, empathy, tolerance, sharing, and team-building...All things we can do everyday to help "build a better world".  After a warm-up exercise, the program begins with a creative movement hula hoop group activity designed to foster team-building skills, healthy communication, empathy, and giggle-fits.  This will be followed by a musical reading.  The program concludes with a band-game team exercise as well as a creative (and silly) dance piece which the children co-create.

Learn the game, stay for the adventure....Come meet the Danbury Library’s Dungeon Master, and help him in creating a world that you, the player, can interact with. Players go on adventures while working together to complete quests, slay monsters, and achieve their own personal goals. Dungeons and Dragons is a pen and paper RPG (Role Playing Game). The game uses a series of dice to help gauge how successful characters and monsters are at achieving their various goals. The game doesn’t require anything other than a few books, paper and pencils, some dice and your imagination.The Dungeon Master uses evocative descriptions to make the game come alive; and players then decide their characters’ actions. The possibilities are endless!  New Players Are WELCOME!

FREE! Tweens (12+), Teens

Phoenix Performing
Arts is a performance arts show that celebrates Chinese civilization with
traditional and modern cultural dances, music and martial arts.  The dancers and actors wear costumes of various ethnicities. The
group has toured many cities and towns in Connecticut and other states.  Thousands of people have seen their spectacular
performances. 

The show takes place on Saturday,
January 19th, 2019 in Danbury Library.  Due to limited number of seats,
registration is required.  

If you own your business and do not currently have a video on your landing page, “About Us” section or on social media, you are missing a vital piece of SEO gold! What you will learn:  ·         The power of video views·         Mind blowing video marketing statistics·         How to get your video on TV·         What to look for in hiring a production company·         Take a tour of the Danbury Library’s audio and video recording studiosA “Q & A” will follow the presentation.About the presenter:  Angelo Mendez has been a marketing professional for over 10 yearsand has produced commercials and promos for networks such as ESPN, ABC and workedside-by-side with Comcast and Cablevision to help small to medium sized businesses in Connecticut shine on TV.   He has written countless scripts and is very hands-on when it comes to live and post production.  In addition, he helps numerous businesses with brand exposure, content marketing, and video marketing. Free! Registration required online at danburylibrary.org, click on “View Calendar” or call 203.797.4505, ext. 7730.