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!  

December 9: Computer Basics

December 16: Internet Safety

December 30: Editing Pictures

January 6: Internet basics: Search Engines & Navigating Websites 

January 13: Printing, Downloading, and Saving Documents

January 20: Google Docs

January 27: Organizing Documents on Your Computer

February 3: Word

February 10: Computer Basics

February 24: PowerPoint

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

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

January 7: Word

January 21: File Explorer: Organizing Documents on Your Computer 

February 4: Publisher

February 25: Excel

Winter Reading Bingo
December 1 - January 31

Get cozy with a good book this winter! Pick up your winter reading bingo card at the main library or Bunker Hill Branch and complete three activities in a row. Return your card with completed squares to the Reference Desk or the Bunker Hill Branch to be entered into a raffle.

Take Home Crafts

Stop by the reference desk each month for a new take home craft. Kits will include supplies and instructions to make the craft at home. Available while supplies last.

Decembers craft kit: Wooden Ornaments!

Discover Your Options
Thursday, December 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. Presented in English & Spanish by Blanca Vasallo, independent broker with American Senior Benefits. Snacks and giveaways will be provided.

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

Join us December 4 where we will be discussing The Life Impossible by Matt Haig.

New members welcome! Copies of the books are available to borrow from the library.

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

This month where we will be discussing Green Darkness by Anya Seton.

The book club is held monthly at the Bunker Hill Branch Library. Copies of the books are available to borrow from the library!

Pom Pom Keychain Craft
Thursday, December 11, 3:00 p.m.
Auditorium

Learn hot to make a pom pom keychain using yarn. Supplies and snacks will be provided.

Preserve Your Family Photos
Friday, December 12, 12:00 p.m.
Computer Classroom

Fine out how out preserve your family's photos and documents. Try out the Library's scanning equipment, get tips on organizing your photos, and learn about different ways to share them online, including the new My Town, My Story website.

You can also learn how to transform your memories into a monologue or scene with Shakesperience Productions. Final products may include video recordings accessible through the library and scenes for students to perform in future years.

Fun Fridays
Friday, December 12, 3:00 p.m.
Auditorium

Join us for a different craft project each time we meet!

December 12 we will be making Tiny Ornaments.

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

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

Brass Book Club
Thursday, December 18, 12:30 p.m.
Zoom

Seniors 60+ are invited to join us for a Monthly Book Discussion. This Month we will be discussing the book Orbital by Samantha Harvey. Copies of the books are available to borrow from the Library.

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

Exercise Your Mind
Thursday, December 18, 2:30 p.m.
Auditorium

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

Waterbury Writers
Thursday December 18, 6:00 p.m.
Auditorium

Writers of all experience levels are invited to share their WIPs, brainstorm ideas, or simply connect with other writers.

Health Supplements
Tuesday, December 16, 3:00 p.m.
Auditorium

Estevan Miranda, Onsite Health Coach for the City of Waterbury, will teach you about supplements that may help you make a difference.

Monthly Meeting of the Friends of the Silas Bronson Library
Tuesday, December 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.

Philip V. Benevento Cultural Program For Adults

Kwanzaa Celebration
December 26, 29, 30, 31, 1:00 p.m.
Auditorium

Our Culture is Beautiful returns to the library for a multi-day Kwanzaa program. Created in 1996, Kwanzaa celebrates history, values, family, community, and culture. Join us to learn about the seven principles of Kwanzaa. Each day will feature djembe rhythms and storytelling, cultural performances and videos, and crafts. You can attend one or all days. Additional sessions will be held off-site when the library is closed. Funded in part by the NAACP Greater Waterbury Branch and the Friends of the Silas Bronson Library.

December 26: Umoja (Unity)
December 29: Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics)
December 30: Nia (Purpose)
December 31: Kuumba (Creativity)

The Philip V. Benevento Fund for Cultural Programs for Adults at the Silas Bronson Library was established in 2016 in honor of Waterbury's City Historian and former Silas Bronson Library Board member Philip V. Benevento. The fund continues to grow through individual donation made to the Friends of the Silas Bronson Library.

Bunker Bookies
Thursday, January 8, 1:00 p.m.
Bunker Hill Branch Library

This month where we will be discussing The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan.

The book club is held monthly at the Bunker Hill Branch Library. Copies of the books are available to borrow from the library!

Discover Your Options
Thursday, January 8, 3:00 p.m.
Auditorium

Learn about Medicare, Medicaid, and state assistance programs; how to avoid overpaying for insurance; retirement and life insurance planning. Presented in English & Spanish by Blanca Vasallo, independent broker with American Senior Benefits. Snacks and giveaways will be provided.

Sisters to Sisters Book Club
Thursday, January 8, 6:00 p.m.
Auditorium

Join us January 8 where we will be discussing The Summer Past by Emily Giffin.

New members welcome! Copies of the books are available to borrow from the library.

Preserve Your Family Photos
Friday, January 9, 12:00 p.m.
Computer Classroom

Fine out how out preserve your family's photos and documents. Try out the Library's scanning equipment, get tips on organizing your photos, and learn about different ways to share them online, including the new My Town, My Story website.

You can also learn how to transform your memories into a monologue or scene with Shakesperience Productions. Final products may include video recordings accessible through the library and scenes for students to perform in future years.

Fun Fridays
Friday, January 9, 3:00 p.m.
Auditorium

Join us for a different craft project each time we meet!

January 9 we will be making Snowman Magnets.

Mystery Book Club
Tuesday, January 13, 1:00 p.m.
Bunker Hill Branch Library

Join us every other month at the Bunker Hill Branch Library for a mystery book. In January we will be discussing Miracle Creek by Angie Kim. Copies of the book are available to borrow from the library.

Business Resources @ Your Library
Wednesday, January 14, 6:30 p.m.
Computer Classroom

Thinking of starting a business, or need help taking it to the next level? Come learn about great resources the library has, including databases you can access from home and information about resources and organizations for entrepreneurs in our community.

Exercise Your Mind
Thursday, January 15, 2:30 p.m.
Auditorium

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

Fair Rent Commission
Thursday, January 15, 6:30 p.m.
Hybrid: Auditorium & Zoom

Learn about the FRC's mission and how they can mandate repairs, block or phase-in an unfair rent increase, and even force your landlord to accept a lower, fair-market rate. Learn how to transform your questions into a plan for action. They'll break down the complaint process step-by-step so you can confidently use the FRC to protect your financial stability and your home's safety. Join in person or on zoom.

Advanced registration is required to join via Zoom. Sign up at bronsonlibrary.org/programs or Click here to register.

Bilingual Domino
Wednesday, January 21, 3:00 p.m.
Auditorium

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

BRASS Book Club
Thursday, January 22, 12:30 p.m.
Zoom

Seniors 60+ are invited to join us for a monthly book discussion. In January, we'll be discussing The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali. 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, January 22, 6:00 p.m.
Auditorium

Writers of all experience levels are invited to share their WIPs, brainstorm ideas, or simply connect with other writers.

Preserve Your Family Photos
Friday, January 23, 12:00 p.m.
Computer Classroom

Fine out how out preserve your family's photos and documents. Try out the Library's scanning equipment, get tips on organizing your photos, and learn about different ways to share them online, including the new My Town, My Story website.

You can also learn how to transform your memories into a monologue or scene with Shakesperience Productions. Final products may include video recordings accessible through the library and scenes for students to perform in future years.

Fun Fridays
Friday, January 23, 3:00 p.m.
Auditorium

Join us for a different craft project each time we meet!

January 23 we will be making Snow Globes.

Misinformation in Wellness
Tuesday, January 27, 3:00 p.m.
Auditorium

Estevan Miranda, Onsite Health Coach for the City of Waterbury, will teach you how to spot misinformation in wellness.

Monthly Meeting of the Friends of the Silas Bronson Library
Tuesday, January 27, 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.

Coloring & Conversations Club
Thursday, January 29, 2:30 p.m.
Auditorium

Meet and chat during our Color and Conversation Club. Whether you are looking to relax and de-stress, practice your English conversation skills, or meet new people, you are welcome to join us! Coloring pages and supplies will be provided.

Fascia's Chocolates
Thursday, January 29, 6:00 p.m.
Main Reading Room

Discover the sweet story of chocolate from Fascia's Chocolates, a Waterbury tradition for over 60 years. Learn about the process from bean to bar and enjoy a delicious sample along the way.

Discover Your Options
Thursday, February 5, 3:00 p.m.
Auditorium

Learn about Medicare, Medicaid, and state assistance programs; how to avoid overpaying for insurance; retirement and life insurance planning. Presented in English & Spanish by Blanca Vasallo, independent broker with American Senior Benefits. Snacks and giveaways will be provided.

Sisters to Sisters Book Club
Thursday, February 5, 6:00 p.m.
Auditorium

Join us February 5 where we will be discussing Coded Justice by Stacey Abrams.

New members welcome! Copies of the books are available to borrow from the library.

Preserve Your Family Photos
Friday, February 6, 12:00 p.m.
Computer Classroom

Fine out how out preserve your family's photos and documents. Try out the Library's scanning equipment, get tips on organizing your photos, and learn about different ways to share them online, including the new My Town, My Story website.

You can also learn how to transform your memories into a monologue or scene with Shakesperience Productions. Final products may include video recordings accessible through the library and scenes for students to perform in future years.

Fun Fridays
Friday, February 6, 3:00 p.m.
Auditorium

Join us for a different craft project each time we meet!

February 6 we will be making Valentine Cards.

Vita Tax Prep
February 7 - April 11
By appointment only call 211 to schedule

Get your taxes done for free! The library is once again partnering with Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program to offer free tax preparation at the library.

the VITA Tax Prep program will be held at the library on Saturdays by appointment only. IRS-trained volunteers will be available to prepare tax returns for individuals who made $67,000 or less, people with disabilities, and limited English speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their tax returns.

To schedule your appointment, call 211, then select 3, then select 6. You will be able to call starting in mid-January.

A national program, VITA provides free tax-preparation services to low-to-moderate-income individuals and families. IRS-trained volunteers are certified to prepare simple tax returns, and screen customers for special tax credits.

CT's Civil War Colored Regiments
Wednesday, February 11, 6:30 p.m.
Main Reading Room

Hundreds of Black men enlisted and served in segregated Connecticut regiments during the Civil War. John Mills, a genealogist and independent scholar, will share his research into the lives and experiences of some of those soldiers. Mills will also discuss the work of his nonprofit, the Alex Breanne Corporation.

Bunker Bookies
Thursday, February 12, 1:00 p.m.
Bunker Hill Branch Library

This month where we will be discussing Slouching Towards Bethlehem by Joan Didion.

The book club is held monthly at the Bunker Hill Branch Library. Copies of the books are available to borrow from the library!

Exercise Your Mind
Thursday, February 12, 2:30 p.m.
Auditorium

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

African Dance & Cultural Exchange
Thursday, February 12, 6:00 p.m.
Main Reading Room

Experience the powerful rhythms of West Africa with workshop leader Jolyn Walker! Discover the legacy of dancer Katherine Dunham and her journey from Africa to America. Our interactive "village" welcomes all ages to learn historical dances from Ghana. Choose to move your feet or borrow an instrument and help create the beat!

Bilingual Domino
Wednesday, February 18, 3:00 p.m.
Auditorium

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

Getting Started with Pinterest
Thursday, February 19, 6:00 p.m.
Computer Classroom

Learn how to use Pinterest, a visual engine used for discovering and sharing recipes, home and style inspiration, crafts and more. You will create an account, build your collection of boards & pins, follow others, and explore.

Preserve Your Family Photos
Friday, February 20, 12:00 p.m.
Computer Classroom

Fine out how out preserve your family's photos and documents. Try out the Library's scanning equipment, get tips on organizing your photos, and learn about different ways to share them online, including the new My Town, My Story website.

You can also learn how to transform your memories into a monologue or scene with Shakesperience Productions. Final products may include video recordings accessible through the library and scenes for students to perform in future years.

Fun Fridays
Friday, February 20, 3:00 p.m.
Auditorium

Join us for a different craft project each time we meet!

February 20 will be Make a Zine!

Cholesterol
Tuesday, February 24, 3:00 p.m.
Auditorium

Estevan Miranda, Onsite Health Coach for the City of Waterbury, will discuss about cholesterol, the difference between good and bad cholesterol, ways to naturally lower cholesterol and some other types of evaluations to consider if you're high risk.

Monthly Meeting of the Friends of the Silas Bronson Library
Tuesday, February 24, 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, February 26, 12:30 p.m.
Zoom

Seniors 60+ are invited to join us for a monthly book discussion. In November, we'll be discussing The Housemaid by Freida McFadden. 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.

Coloring & Conversations Club
Thursday, February 26, 2:30 p.m.
Auditorium

Meet and chat during our Color and Conversation Club. Whether you are looking to relax and de-stress, practice your English conversation skills, or meet new people, you are welcome to join us! Coloring pages and supplies will be provided.