First, Black History Month will be celebrated throughout the month with special programming, reading recommendations, and book displays.

Between February 5 and March 15, Danbury Library will hold a contest to find the next generation of library card designs. Students (K-12) and adults are invited to submit original print or digital artwork that appeals to a large audience. Three winning designs will be chosen, one from each age group: kindergarten through grade 5, grades 6-12, and adults. Each winner will receive a $100 Amazon gift card.

Everyone is invited to celebrate Lunar New Year at the library with a dance performance by the Phoenix Performing Art Group on Saturday, February 17 at 11:30 am. Enjoy traditional Chinese dances including a classic fan dance, a Uyghur dance, a solo Cantonese folk piece, a gongfu dance, and more! Families with children are also encouraged to join us for drop-in Lunar New Year crafts between 4-5 pm on Thursday, February 15. No registration is required, just stop by!

Finally, Danbury Library is developing its new five-year strategic plan and is gathering input via a brief online survey. To take the survey and help write the library’s next chapter, visit danburylibrary.org/strategic-planning-survey or stop by the library’s computer lab for assistance.

As an essential city asset, the Danbury Library is committed to being a welcoming destination, responsive to the needs of our city’s diverse community, and a source of inspiration through words and ideas.

For more information, please contact Tara Carvalho, Program and Outreach Coordinator, by calling (203) 797-4505 x. 7731, or via email at tcarvalho@danburylibrary.org.