Showing posts with label Shelton Library System. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Shelton Library System. Show all posts

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Move Better as You Age program slated at Huntington Branch Library


SHELTON -  Registration for the program Move Better as You Age with Shaun Zetlin at the Huntington Branch Library is now open!

Adult patrons can join us at the Huntington Branch on Saturday Aug. 22 from 12-1:30 p.m. for a workshop to improve strength, balance, and confidence for everyday life and provide practical tools to support mobility, balance, and independence.
Patrons are encouraged to bring a water bottle and yoga mat or towel.
The presenter, Shaun Zetlin, is a local author, fitness professional, and motivational speaker with over 20 years of experience. Books will be available for purchase and signing by the author after the program.

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Shelton Library System to host adult summer reading challenge


SHELTON - You ready for summer reading? Now is the time to pre-register for our Adult Summer Reading Challenge on Beanstack!

Starting on June 20 adult readers can log up to 40 books to earn virtual tickets to enter 6 different prize drawings and a chance at a grand prize of $100 to the Shelton Parks & Recreation - Community Center!

Create a Beanstack account here: www.sheltonct.beanstack.org


Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Learn hand sewing, mending at Huntington Branch Library workshop


SHELTON - Registration is now open for the Darning and Decorating Workshop with Rebecca at the Huntington Branch Library!

Adult patrons can join us on June 10 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. to learn how to repair and decorate clothing with style! All materials will be provided, registration is required.


Shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.

Friday, April 10, 2026

Historian to discuss America in 1930s at Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton


SHELTON - Join us at Plumb Memorial Library for a presentation on the 1930s with guest speaker Jason Scappaticci.

📅Date: May 13
🕕 Time: 6 p.m.
📍 Location: Plumb Memorial Library Meeting Room, 65 Wooster St., Shelton

America in the 1930s: The United States in the 1930s is known mainly for one thing, the Great Depression. 
While it is true that America was ravaged by the Great Depression, it was also a time of many other firsts in America and the creation of the America we live in. Come and learn more about the 1930s.

The program is free and open to the public.
Registration required. There are three ways to register.
🔗Online: https://sheltonlibrarysystem.org/events/20260513-the-1930s/
🧍In-person at the Reference Desk.
📞Phone: (203) 924-1580 ext. 5102


Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Olde Ripton Garden Club offers seeds at Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton





SHELTON - The Olde Ripton Garden Club’s Seed Library at Plumb Memorial Library is open!
Perennial, annual, and vegetable seed packs are available to the public this gardening season.
Please limit 3 seed packets per person. All seeds are free to the public.

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Shelton Library System announces holiday schedule



SHELTON - The Plumb Memorial and Huntington Branch Libraries will be closed on April 3 for Good Friday.

Plumb Memorial Library will be open Thursday (4/2) from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. and the Huntington Branch will be open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

On Saturday (4/4), the Plumb will be open from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and the Branch will be open from 10 a.m.-3 pm.

When we are closed, online services such as databases, downloadable ebooks (such as Libby and the Palace Project), and streaming movies (Hoopla) are available 24/7 free with a Shelton Library card: https://sheltonlibrarysystem.org/services/#online-services


Shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.


Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Learn to tackle clutter at Plumb Memorial Library program in Shelton


Is your clutter taking over, but you’re just not sure where to start, and you are concerned about the environmental impact of decluttering?
Join Lauren Hass, Certified Professional Organizer and owner of Clutter Kicker for an informative and motivating session that combines practical organization techniques with eco-friendly resources and solutions.
This presentation will inspire you to tackle clutter sustainably, making your space less overwhelming and the world a little greener.
Attendees will learn how to:
🌎Declutter in environmentally responsible ways (beyond just throwing things away)
🌎Donate, recycle, and repurpose items thoughtfully
🌎Align home organization with Earth Day values
Lauren Hass is a Certified Professional Organizer (CPO®), Declutter Coach and Collectibles Advisor and serves on the Board of NAPO-CT (Connecticut chapter of the National Association of Organizing and Productivity Professionals).

Lauren founded Clutter Kicker to help others achieve the organized space of their dreams, knowing that physical order leads to decreased stress, increased productivity and increased happiness. Lauren lives in Orange and provides decluttering and organizing services to clients in New Haven and Fairfield Counties.

Shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton to show movie 'Joy' Friday


SHELTON - Plumb Memorial Library will present the movie "Joy" at 1 p.m. Friday as part of its bimonthly “Friday Films” series. 
The film will be viewed in the downstairs Meeting Room. The Library is at 65 Wooster St.

No registration is required and light refreshments will be served.

Shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.