Category: Trumbull

Featured (Main Library)

• Democracy and the Constitution with State Senator Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox — Wed, Sept. 24, 6–7:30 p.m. Conversation on how the Constitution balances power, what principles matter now, and how current interpretations affect the future of governance.
• Community Puzzle Swap — Sat, Sept. 27, 1–4 p.m. Take a puzzle, leave a puzzle (300+ pieces, good condition, all pieces bagged inside box).
• Shakespeare’s Queens — Sun, Sept. 28, 2–3:30 p.m. Poornima Kirby’s one-woman play blending Elizabeth’s story with Shakespeare’s life—history, humor, and sparkling poetry.

Children’s (Main Library unless noted)

• Toddler Time (Walkers–Age 3) — Mon, Sept. 22, 10–10:30 a.m. Music & movement; drop-in.
• Preschool Time (Ages 3–5) — Mon, Sept. 22, 2–2:45 p.m. Circle time, stories, craft; no registration.
• Toddler Time (Walkers–Age 3) — Tue, Sept. 23, 10–10:30 a.m. Drop-in.
• No School Movie Matinee — Tue, Sept. 23, 11:30 a.m.–1:45 p.m. How To Train Your Dragon (PG live action).
• New Baby Meet-Up — Tue, Sept. 23, 12–1 p.m. Casual parent meet-up; no registration.
• Baby Time (Birth–Walking) — Wed, Sept. 24, 11–11:20 a.m. Story, songs, fingerplays; no registration.
• Preschool Time (Ages 3–5) — Thu, Sept. 25, 10–10:30 a.m. With Miss Katie; no registration.
• PJ Story Time (Ages 3–6) — Thu, Sept. 25, 6–6:45 p.m. PJs & stuffed animal; registration suggested.
• Sensory Scientists (Ages 3–5) — Fri, Sept. 26, 2:30–3 p.m. Fun sensory activities; registration required (register children only).
• Drop-In: Button Making (Merwin Room) — Sat, Sept. 27, 10–11 a.m. Make a button pin; supplies provided (bring stickers/drawings if you like).
• Jurassic Classroom — How Do We Know? (Gr. 2–5) — Mon, Sept. 29, 4–5 p.m. Real fossils and paleontology skills to separate fact from fiction.

Teen Programming

• Teen R&R — Mon, Sept. 22, 4–5 p.m. Low-key activities (coloring, Legos, simple crafts); snacks provided; registration required.
• DROP IN: Button Making (Family, Merwin Room) — Sat, Sept. 27, 10–11 a.m. First-come, first-served.
• Teen (P)SAT Exam (Online) — Sat, Sept. 27, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. Full-length practice SAT with interactive score report; online only.

Fairchild Nichols Branch

• Tiny Tales 2s, 3s & 4s — Tue, Sept. 23, 10:30–11 a.m. Stories, music, and a show-stopping craft with Miss Niki.
• Michele Urban Music: “Dinosaur Roar” (Ages 2–8) — Sat, Sept. 27, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. A prehistoric music adventure exploring feelings, diversity, kindness, inclusion—and dino facts.
• Autism and Parenting — Mon, Sept. 29, 6–7:30 p.m. Jeremy Farrell on autism, neurodiversity, and parenting with insights and strategies.

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The American Red Cross in Connecticut is helping one family – three adults and two children – after a fire yesterday on Main St, Trumbull. The Red Cross provided assistance to meet the family’s immediate needs. Responders included: Lisa Sgamboti, Melanie Chen, Ken Schneider and Mark Rozelle.

Red Cross volunteers distributed comfort kits containing personal care supplies such as toothbrush, deodorant, shampoo and other items a resident might need when suddenly displaced from their home by a fire. Additionally, the Red Cross provided a recovery envelope containing information helpful to families recovering from a fire, including tips on cleanup, notification of important contacts, handling damaged items and more.

Red Cross caseworkers will connect with those affected in the coming days to develop a longer-term recovery plan. The Red Cross is able to provide assistance through the generosity of our donors and the dedication of our volunteers.

Report of a fire around the 5000 block of Main Street in Trumbull. Firefighters are currently putting out the fire. The fire has been knocked down and one dog has been rescued. There’s no further info at this time.

Police received a number of calls of kids setting brush fires near exit 6 of Route 25 near Daniels Farm Road and near the Merritt Parkway split. Firefighters on scene and police are searching the area according to unconfirmed radio reports.

2025-08-23@7:00pm — #Trumbull CT #ctfire #cttraffic

Trumbull Firefighters were dispatched to Route 25 for brush fires near the new exit 5. They received calls that a man was walking in the median with a torch, setting the fires, according to unconfirmed radio reports. It is not known at this time if the man was apprehended.

2025-08-15 @2:00pm– #Trumbull CT

Sharing Stitches Yarn Crafts
Saturday, August 16 | 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
For grades 4–8. Crochet, knit, or try other yarn crafts. Learn new skills, share styles, and work on projects. No experience necessary. Registration below.

Level Up Your Presentations: Speaking Like a Boss
Thursday, August 28 | 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Learn how to create slides that are clear, engaging, and visually effective. Registration below.

Fairchild Nichols Branch – Video Game Club Night
Monday, August 11 | 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Play Nintendo Switch, XBOX Series S, the Meta Universe, and retro games. Open to neurodivergent and neurotypical tweens/teens, ages 11–17. Registration below.

Event Registration:
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Trumbull Police are investigating a series of overnight vehicle break-ins in the Daniels Farm Road area, including one vehicle that was stolen and later recovered in Bridgeport.

Authorities are urging residents to remove valuables and keys from their vehicles and to report any suspicious activity to the police. Anyone with information or video surveillance footage related to these crimes is asked to contact the Trumbull Police Department.

3 children and 2 adults were injured in a crash on Route 8 southbound near the new exit 4.

2025-08-02@11:38am– #Trumbull CT

Trumbull, CT – July 11, 2025 – A 15-year-old Trumbull boy suffered life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle while riding an electric bike Thursday evening on Main Street near Whitney Avenue.

According to police, the teen was traveling southbound on Main Street when he was hit by a northbound vehicle. The impact caused significant injuries to the boy, who was transported to a local hospital by Trumbull EMS. First-responding officers administered medical aid at the scene before EMS arrived.

The driver of the vehicle, a Trumbull man, was uninjured and remained on scene, cooperating fully with police. He was the only person in the vehicle. The identities of those involved are currently being withheld.

The Trumbull, Fairfield, and Westport Police Department’s Crash Reconstruction Unit is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash. No charges have been filed at this time.

The crash occurred around 6:45 PM on Thursday, July 10, prompting a closure of Main Street (Route 111) in the area of Whitney Avenue for several hours. The road has since been reopened.

Authorities are asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has relevant information to contact Trumbull Police at (203) 261-3665.

A brush fire extended to the side of a home on Eddie Street in Trumbull. Firefighters have knocked down the fire at this time.