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Michele Urban Music

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Smith Library Community Room at Edward Smith Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Educational, Music, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Babies 0-2, Children 3-5
Event Details:

Join Michele Urban for two special storytimes! We will sing songs, move our bodies, and listen to stories in this 45-minute program.Recommended ages 12 months - 5 years. Sibli...

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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, Educational, Music, Storytime
Required
Event Details:

Join Michele Urban for two special storytimes! We will sing songs, move our bodies, and listen to stories in this 45-minute program.

Recommended ages 12 months - 5 years. 

Siblings welcome! 

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Smith Library

Parents Required

This event is in the "Off Site" group.

Spring StoryWalk Meet Up

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Educational, Nature, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us at North Farms Park to kick-off the start of our Spring StoryWalk! We will walk the trail and read Don't Touch That Flower! by Alice Hemming.  The StoryWalk is pu...

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Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Program Type: Educational, Nature, Storytime
Required
Event Details:

Join us at North Farms Park to kick-off the start of our Spring StoryWalk! We will walk the trail and read Don't Touch That Flower! by Alice Hemming. 

 

Disclaimer(s)

Parents Required

This event is in the "Edward Smith Library" group.

Pop-in Program: Lego Building

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 2:45pm - 4:45pm
Edward Smith Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Hobbies
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Pop-in to the library for different crafts and activities during April break!Join us today to build with Legos! You can create during the two hours and even put your Lego Creation ...

Library Branch: Edward Smith Library
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Games & Activities, Hobbies
Event Details:

Pop-in to the library for different crafts and activities during April break!

Join us today to build with Legos! You can create during the two hours and even put your Lego Creation on display in the Children's Room.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Smith Library

Parents Required

This event is in the "Edward Smith Library" group.

Monday Night Mah Jongg

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Smith Library Community Room at Edward Smith Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
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! Some previous knowledge or experience is required, but...

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Required
Library Branch: Edward Smith Library
Room: Smith Library Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Games & Activities, Hobbies
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

This event is in the "Edward Smith Library" group.

Pop-in Program: Baby Goats!

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Edward Smith Library
Program Type:
Animals, Educational
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Pop-in to the library for different crafts and activities during April break!Today we will have baby goats! Come to the library to pet the goats and learn about the positive enviro...

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Required
Library Branch: Edward Smith Library
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Animals, Educational
Required
Event Details:

Pop-in to the library for different crafts and activities during April break!

Today we will have baby goats! Come to the library to pet the goats and learn about the positive environmental impacts goats have.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Smith Library

Parents Required

This event is in the "Atwater Memorial Library" group.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Atwater Library Community Room at Atwater Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Put on your PJs, grab your favorite stuffed animal, and come to the library for a nighttime storytime!We will sing songs, make a craft, and read a bedtime story.Then, we'll tuck ou...

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Required
Library Branch: Atwater Memorial Library
Room: Atwater Library Community Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Required
Event Details:

Put on your PJs, grab your favorite stuffed animal, and come to the library for a nighttime storytime!

We will sing songs, make a craft, and read a bedtime story.

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Atwater Library

This event is in the "Atwater Memorial Library" group.

Needle Arts

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Atwater Library Community Room at Atwater Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community, Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults
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...

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

This event is in the "Edward Smith Library" group.

Pop-in Program: Friendship Bracelets

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 2:45pm - 4:45pm
Edward Smith Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Pop-in to the library for different crafts and activities during April break!Today we will have friendship bracelet making supplies available in the Children's Room! Make a bracele...

Library Branch: Edward Smith Library
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Event Details:

Pop-in to the library for different crafts and activities during April break!

Today we will have friendship bracelet making supplies available in the Children's Room! Make a bracelet for yourself or for someone else! 

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Smith Library

Parents Required

This event is in the "Edward Smith Library" group.

Make a Felted Gnome

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Smith Library Community Room at Edward Smith Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

In this introductory needle felting class, we will explore the basics of this creative art by creating a whimsical gnome! You'll learn how to shape and sculpt the wool using s...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Edward Smith Library
Room: Smith Library Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Required
Event Details:

In this introductory needle felting class, we will explore the basics of this creative art by creating a whimsical gnome! 

You'll learn how to shape and sculpt the wool using specially barbed needles to create textures and shapes.

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Smith Library

This event is in the "Atwater Memorial Library" group.

Book Club, "The Women"

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Atwater Library Community Room at Atwater Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Community, Hobbies, Literature
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Book Club takes place at the Atwater Memorial Library on the 3rd Thursday of every month at noon! If you would like to become a member, register for this event, and you will be add...

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Library Branch: Atwater Memorial Library
Room: Atwater Library Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Community, Hobbies, Literature
Required
Event Details:

Book Club takes place at the Atwater Memorial Library on the 3rd Thursday of every month at noon! If you would like to become a member, register for this event, and you will be added to the member's list for all future titles and meetings.

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Atwater Library

This event is in the "Edward Smith Library" group.

Dog Man Movie

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Smith Library Community Room at Edward Smith Library
Program Type:
Movies & Film
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Come to the library to for a showing of Dog Man!Registration Required. Please register all children and adults attending, so we can ensure enough chairs for everyone.Note: Adu...

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Required
Library Branch: Edward Smith Library
Room: Smith Library Community Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Movies & Film
Required
Event Details:

Come to the library to for a showing of Dog Man!

Registration Required. 

Please register all children and adults attending, so we can ensure enough chairs for everyone.

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Smith Library

Parents Required

This event is in the "Atwater Memorial Library" group.
This event is in the "Edward Smith Library" group.

Good Friday

All Day
Atwater Memorial Library, Edward Smith Library

Library Closed for Good Friday

Closing
Branches:
Atwater Memorial Library, Edward Smith Library
Description:

Library Closed for Good Friday

This event is in the "Atwater Memorial Library" group.
This event is in the "Edward Smith Library" group.

Closed for Easter

All Day
Atwater Memorial Library, Edward Smith Library

Library Closed for Easter

Closing
Branches:
Atwater Memorial Library, Edward Smith Library
Description:

Library Closed for Easter

This event is in the "Atwater Memorial Library" group.

Dance Mode

Monday, April 21, 2025 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
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 an...

Register Now
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
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

This event is in the "Edward Smith Library" group.

Little Makers

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Smith Library Community Room at Edward Smith Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Children 3-5
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. In April we will be learning about Earth Day and cr...

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Required
Library Branch: Edward Smith Library
Room: Smith Library Community Room
Age Group: Children, Children 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy, Storytime
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. In April we will be learning about Earth Day and create an Earth Day craft.

Recommended ages 2-6

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Smith Library

Parents Required

This event is in the "Edward Smith Library" group.

Monday Night Mah Jongg

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Smith Library Community Room at Edward Smith Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
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! Some previous knowledge or experience is required, but...

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

This event is in the "Edward Smith Library" group.

Little Makers

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Smith Library Community Room at Edward Smith Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Children 3-5
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. In April we will be learning about Earth Day and cr...

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Edward Smith Library
Room: Smith Library Community Room
Age Group: Children, Children 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy, Storytime
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. In April we will be learning about Earth Day and create an Earth Day craft.

Recommended ages 2-6

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Smith Library

Parents Required

This event is in the "Atwater Memorial Library" group.

Bring Back the Pollinators

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Atwater Library Community Room at Atwater Memorial Library
Program Type:
Animals, Educational, Hobbies, Nature, Speakers
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Nancy Tipping, Xerces Society Ambassador, to learn about native bees, their life history, threats, and what you can do to help these important pollinators. The Xerces Soc...

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Required
Library Branch: Atwater Memorial Library
Room: Atwater Library Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Animals, Educational, Hobbies, Nature, Speakers
Required
Event Details:

Join Nancy Tipping, Xerces Society Ambassador, to learn about native bees, their life history, threats, and what you can do to help these important pollinators. 

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Atwater Library

This event is in the "Atwater Memorial Library" group.

Needle Arts

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Atwater Library Community Room at Atwater Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community, Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults
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...

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

This event is in the "Atwater Memorial Library" group.

Afternoon Dance Mode

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 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
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 an...

Register Now
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
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

This event is in the "Atwater Memorial Library" group.

UFOs Past & Present

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Atwater Library Community Room at Atwater Memorial Library
Program Type:
Hobbies, Online/Virtual, Speakers
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for UFOs Past & Present with Michael Panicello, a UFO researcher and investigator with over 30-years of experience in the field, is t...

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Required
Library Branch: Atwater Memorial Library
Room: Atwater Library Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Hobbies, Online/Virtual, Speakers
Required
Event Details:

Join us for UFOs Past & Present with Michael Panicello, a UFO researcher and investigator with over 30-years of experience in the field, is the current State Direc

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Atwater Library

This event is in the "Atwater Memorial Library" group.

Bowties and Books

Thursday, April 24, 2025 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
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 month...

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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
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

This event is in the "Off Site" group.

Read Between the Vines Book Club

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Community, General Programs, Hobbies, Literature
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us once a month at Rose Vineyards for our Read Between the Vines Book Club! Pick up a copy of the book at Smith or Atwater Library, or access the eBook version on Libby/H...

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Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Community, General Programs, Hobbies, Literature
Required
Event Details:

Join us once a month at Rose Vineyards for our Read Between the Vines Book Club! 

This event is in the "Edward Smith Library" group.

Connecticut Wineries with “The Nutmeg Nose”

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Smith Library Community Room at Edward Smith Library
Program Type:
Community, Culinary, Educational, Hobbies, Nature, Speakers
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Take a virtual ride through Connecticut’s wine country and learn about our state’s 40+ wineries. Our wine guide is Michelle Griffis, an enthusiast of Connecticut’s wineries, nickna...

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Required
Library Branch: Edward Smith Library
Room: Smith Library Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community, Culinary, Educational, Hobbies, Nature, Speakers
Required
Event Details:

Take a virtual ride through Connecticut’s wine country and learn about our state’s 40+ wineries.

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Smith Library