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Dance Mode with blue and orange music notes, purple gecko toy, xylophone, purple bilby puppet, and dog gnome

Dance Mode

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Atwater Library Community Room at Atwater Memorial Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Music
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Babies 0-2, Children 3-5

This program at the library is called...Dance Mode! Get ready to dance, sing, and play instruments in this family-oriented program!

This program is recommended for ages 18 months and up.

Siblings are welcome!

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Atwater Memorial Library
Room: Atwater Library Community Room
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Babies 0-2, Children 3-5
Program Type: Early Literacy, Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

This program at the library is called...Dance Mode! Get ready to dance, sing, and play instruments in this family-oriented program!

This program is recommended for ages 18 months and up.

Siblings are welcome!

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Atwater Library

Parents Required

Mah jongg

Monday Night Mah Jongg

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Smith Library Community Room at Edward Smith Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

Want to Join?

Monday Night Mah Jongg is for those looking to play the game with, or a group of players looking to join!

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Edward Smith Library
Room: Smith Library Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Games & Activities, Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to Join?

Monday Night Mah Jongg is for those looking to play the game with, or a group of players looking to join!

Disclaimer(s)

For those playing the American version of the game, you will need a current Mah Jongg card.

Only available at Smith Library

Pink Heart with Polaroid photo in the middle and hearts around saying "Happy Valentine's Day!"

Little Makers

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Smith Library Community Room at Edward Smith Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy, Educational, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Children 3-5

Come to the library for 30 minutes of making! Each Little Maker's session will have a simple craft activity that we do together. This week we will make a Valentine's Photo Craft.

Recommended ages 2-6

Registration is Required

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Edward Smith Library
Room: Smith Library Community Room
Age Group: Children, Children 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy, Educational, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come to the library for 30 minutes of making! Each Little Maker's session will have a simple craft activity that we do together. This week we will make a Valentine's Photo Craft.

Recommended ages 2-6

Registration is Required

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Smith Library

Parents Required

Hedgehog on grass

Wacky Wildlife

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Atwater Library Community Room at Atwater Memorial Library
Program Type:
Animals, Arts & Crafts, Educational
Age Group:
Children, Elementary

Calling all animal lovers! Come to the library to learn about HEDGEHOGS and to make your own hedgehog to take home!

Recommended for ages 6-11 years.

Registration required.

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Atwater Memorial Library
Room: Atwater Library Community Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Animals, Arts & Crafts, Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all animal lovers! Come to the library to learn about HEDGEHOGS and to make your own hedgehog to take home!

Recommended for ages 6-11 years.

Registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Atwater Library

Drop-in Tech Help

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Smith Library Seminar Room at Edward Smith Library
Program Type:
Adult Education, Educational, Science & Technology, Technology Class
Age Group:
Everyone

The SMITH Library is now offering 30-minute one-on-one tech help with Laynee (our fabulous intern) during the month of January.

Library Branch: Edward Smith Library
Room: Smith Library Seminar Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Adult Education, Educational, Science & Technology, Technology Class
Event Details:

The SMITH Library is now offering 30-minute one-on-one tech help with Laynee (our fabulous intern) during the month of January.

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Smith Library

Knitting

Needle Arts

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Atwater Library Community Room at Atwater Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community, Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults

Enjoy the friendly camaraderie of your fellow artisans and join us on Wednesday mornings! Beginners are welcome. Knit, crochet, embroider, quilt -- all kinds of needle craft.

No registration necessary!

Library Branch: Atwater Memorial Library
Room: Atwater Library Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Hobbies
Event Details:

Enjoy the friendly camaraderie of your fellow artisans and join us on Wednesday mornings! Beginners are welcome. Knit, crochet, embroider, quilt -- all kinds of needle craft.

No registration necessary!

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Atwater Library

Dance Mode logo with blue and orange music notes, purple gecko toy, xylophone, purple bilby puppet, and dog gnome

Afternoon Dance Mode

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Atwater Library Community Room at Atwater Memorial Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Music
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Babies 0-2, Children 3-5

This program at the library is called...Dance Mode! Get ready to dance, sing, and play instruments in this family-oriented program!

This program is recommended for ages 18 months and up.

Siblings are welcome!

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Atwater Memorial Library
Room: Atwater Library Community Room
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Babies 0-2, Children 3-5
Program Type: Early Literacy, Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

This program at the library is called...Dance Mode! Get ready to dance, sing, and play instruments in this family-oriented program!

This program is recommended for ages 18 months and up.

Siblings are welcome!

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Atwater Library

Parents Required

Bowties and Books logo with mouse wearing glasses and a bowtie and a Pomeranian wearing a tutu

Bowties and Books

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Atwater Library Community Room at Atwater Memorial Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Music, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Babies 0-2, Children 3-5

Put on your most elegant bowties and fanciest tutus (or whatever you find comfortable)! Then, join us for songs, stories, and silliness!

This program is recommended for ages 6 months to 4 years with a parent or caregiver.

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Atwater Memorial Library
Room: Atwater Library Community Room
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Babies 0-2, Children 3-5
Program Type: Early Literacy, Music, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Put on your most elegant bowties and fanciest tutus (or whatever you find comfortable)! Then, join us for songs, stories, and silliness!

This program is recommended for ages 6 months to 4 years with a parent or caregiver.

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Atwater Library

Parents Required

Drop-in Tech Help

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Smith Library Seminar Room at Edward Smith Library
Program Type:
Adult Education, Educational, Science & Technology, Technology Class
Age Group:
Everyone

The SMITH Library is now offering 30-minute one-on-one tech help with Laynee (our fabulous intern) during the month of January.

Library Branch: Edward Smith Library
Room: Smith Library Seminar Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Adult Education, Educational, Science & Technology, Technology Class
Event Details:

The SMITH Library is now offering 30-minute one-on-one tech help with Laynee (our fabulous intern) during the month of January.

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Smith Library

Library Lab: Slime Lab

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Smith Library Community Room at Edward Smith Library
Program Type:
Educational, Science & Technology, Science/STEAM, STEM
Age Group:
Children, Elementary

Welcome to Library Lab! Each month we will transform our Community Room into a special science lab for kids. We will go over the scientific method and do a hands-on science lab.

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Edward Smith Library
Room: Smith Library Community Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Educational, Science & Technology, Science/STEAM, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to Library Lab! Each month we will transform our Community Room into a special science lab for kids. We will go over the scientific method and do a hands-on science lab.

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Smith Library

Parents Required

Vanessa Riley

Swashbuckling Heroines and High Seas Adventures with Novelist Vanessa Riley

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Literature, Online/Virtual, Speakers
Age Group:
Everyone

Swashbuckling Heroines and High Seas Adventures with Novelist Vanessa Riley, Award-Winning Author of Island Queen and Murder in Westminster

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Book Discussion, Literature, Online/Virtual, Speakers
Event Details:

Swashbuckling Heroines and High Seas Adventures with Novelist Vanessa Riley, Award-Winning Author of Island Queen and Murder in Westminster

Quilts

Quilter's Club

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Atwater Library Community Room at Atwater Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults

Join us at the Atwater Memorial Library every Friday from 10AM - 2PM for our Quilting Club!

A casual group whose members all share their creative love of quilting! 

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Atwater Memorial Library
Room: Atwater Library Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the Atwater Memorial Library every Friday from 10AM - 2PM for our Quilting Club!

A casual group whose members all share their creative love of quilting! 

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Atwater Library

Tots and Tunes logo

Tots and Tunes

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Smith Library Community Room at Edward Smith Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Music, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Babies 0-2, Children 3-5

Enjoy 30-minutes of songs, stories, and movement. This program is recommended for ages 18-months and up with a parent or care-giver.

Siblings are welcome!

This is a drop in program, registration is not required.

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Edward Smith Library
Room: Smith Library Community Room
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Babies 0-2, Children 3-5
Program Type: Early Literacy, Music, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy 30-minutes of songs, stories, and movement. This program is recommended for ages 18-months and up with a parent or care-giver.

Siblings are welcome!

This is a drop in program, registration is not required.

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Smith Library

Parents Required

Full color Wicked: For Good poster with Glinda floating in a bubble and Elphaba standing on her broomstick

Wicked Take and Make Crafts

All Day
Atwater Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Children 3-5, Elementary, Middle School

Come to the library to pick up Wicked Take and Make craft bags! 

Library Branch: Atwater Memorial Library
Age Group: Children, Children 3-5, Elementary, Middle School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come to the library to pick up Wicked Take and Make craft bags! 

Disclaimer(s)

Available at Atwater AND Smith Libraries

Full color Wicked: For Good poster with Glinda floating in a bubble and Elphaba standing on her broomstick

Wicked Take and Make Crafts

All Day
Edward Smith Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Children 3-5, Elementary, Middle School

Come to the library to pick up Wicked Take and Make craft bags! Let us rejoicify and celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day at both Atwater and Smith Library by picking up two different Wicked-themed craft bags.

Library Branch: Edward Smith Library
Age Group: Children, Children 3-5, Elementary, Middle School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come to the library to pick up Wicked Take and Make craft bags! Let us rejoicify and celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day at both Atwater and Smith Library by picking up two different Wicked-themed craft bags.

Disclaimer(s)

Available at Atwater AND Smith Libraries

Dance Mode logo with blue and orange music notes, purple gecko toy, xylophone, purple bilby puppet, and dog gnome

Dance Mode

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Atwater Library Community Room at Atwater Memorial Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Music
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Babies 0-2, Children 3-5

This program at the library is called...Dance Mode! Get ready to dance, sing, and play instruments in this family-oriented program!

This program is recommended for ages 18 months and up.

Siblings are welcome!

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Atwater Memorial Library
Room: Atwater Library Community Room
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Babies 0-2, Children 3-5
Program Type: Early Literacy, Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

This program at the library is called...Dance Mode! Get ready to dance, sing, and play instruments in this family-oriented program!

This program is recommended for ages 18 months and up.

Siblings are welcome!

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Atwater Library

Parents Required

Mah jongg

Monday Night Mah Jongg

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Smith Library Community Room at Edward Smith Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

Want to Join?

Monday Night Mah Jongg is for those looking to play the game with, or a group of players looking to join!

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Edward Smith Library
Room: Smith Library Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Games & Activities, Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to Join?

Monday Night Mah Jongg is for those looking to play the game with, or a group of players looking to join!

Disclaimer(s)

For those playing the American version of the game, you will need a current Mah Jongg card.

Only available at Smith Library

White paper with multi colored hearts painted and pipe cleaners in the shape of hearts

Little Makers

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Smith Library Community Room at Edward Smith Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy, Educational, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Children 3-5

Come to the library for 30 minutes of making! Each Little Maker's session will have a simple craft activity that we do together. This week we will make a Heart Painting Craft.

Recommended ages 2-6

Registration is Required

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Edward Smith Library
Room: Smith Library Community Room
Age Group: Children, Children 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy, Educational, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come to the library for 30 minutes of making! Each Little Maker's session will have a simple craft activity that we do together. This week we will make a Heart Painting Craft.

Recommended ages 2-6

Registration is Required

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Smith Library

Parents Required

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Monthly Writers Group

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Atwater Library Seminar Room at Atwater Memorial Library
Program Type:
General Programs, Hobbies, Literature, Writing Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Do you consider writing to be a passion, hobby, or general interest? If that's the case, then our Monthly Writers Group might just be for you!

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Atwater Memorial Library
Room: Atwater Library Seminar Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Programs, Hobbies, Literature, Writing Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you consider writing to be a passion, hobby, or general interest? If that's the case, then our Monthly Writers Group might just be for you!

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Atwater Library

Drop-in Tech Help

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Smith Library Seminar Room at Edward Smith Library
Program Type:
Adult Education, Educational, Science & Technology, Technology Class
Age Group:
Everyone

The SMITH Library is now offering 30-minute one-on-one tech help with Laynee (our fabulous intern) during the month of January.

Library Branch: Edward Smith Library
Room: Smith Library Seminar Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Adult Education, Educational, Science & Technology, Technology Class
Event Details:

The SMITH Library is now offering 30-minute one-on-one tech help with Laynee (our fabulous intern) during the month of January.

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Smith Library

Knitting

Needle Arts

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Atwater Library Community Room at Atwater Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community, Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults

Enjoy the friendly camaraderie of your fellow artisans and join us on Wednesday mornings! Beginners are welcome. Knit, crochet, embroider, quilt -- all kinds of needle craft.

No registration necessary!

Library Branch: Atwater Memorial Library
Room: Atwater Library Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Hobbies
Event Details:

Enjoy the friendly camaraderie of your fellow artisans and join us on Wednesday mornings! Beginners are welcome. Knit, crochet, embroider, quilt -- all kinds of needle craft.

No registration necessary!

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Atwater Library

Amazing Tales with Mike Allen

Benedict Arnold: Connecticut’s Conflicted Traitor - Livestream

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Atwater Library Community Room at Atwater Memorial Library
Program Type:
Community, Educational, Hobbies, Online/Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

Zoom Link: Click Here

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Atwater Memorial Library
Room: Atwater Library Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Community, Educational, Hobbies, Online/Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

Zoom Link: Click Here

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Atwater Library

Bowties and Books logo with mouse wearing glasses and a bowtie and a Pomeranian wearing a tutu

Bowties and Books

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Atwater Library Community Room at Atwater Memorial Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Music, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Babies 0-2, Children 3-5

Put on your most elegant bowties and fanciest tutus (or whatever you find comfortable)! Then, join us for songs, stories, and silliness!

This program is recommended for ages 6 months to 4 years with a parent or caregiver.

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Atwater Memorial Library
Room: Atwater Library Community Room
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Babies 0-2, Children 3-5
Program Type: Early Literacy, Music, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Put on your most elegant bowties and fanciest tutus (or whatever you find comfortable)! Then, join us for songs, stories, and silliness!

This program is recommended for ages 6 months to 4 years with a parent or caregiver.

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Atwater Library

Parents Required

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Caregivers of Alzheimer's and Other Dementias

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Smith Library Community Room at Edward Smith Library
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Monthly Drop-In Caregiving Support Group: For Dementia and Alzheimer's Caregivers

Caregiving is challenging.

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Edward Smith Library
Room: Smith Library Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Monthly Drop-In Caregiving Support Group: For Dementia and Alzheimer's Caregivers

Caregiving is challenging.

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Smith Library