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Tots and Tunes

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
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

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.

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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, Educational, 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

This event is in the "Edward Smith Library" group

Saturday Storytime

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Smith Library Community Room at Edward Smith Library
Program Type:
Educational, Games & Activities, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Children 3-5, Elementary

Join Miss Mary on the 2nd Saturday of every month for 30 minutes of stories, music, and movement. 

All Ages.

Registration is not required.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Edward Smith Library
Room: Smith Library Community Room
Age Group: Children, Children 3-5, Elementary
Program Type: Educational, Games & Activities, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Mary on the 2nd Saturday of every month for 30 minutes of stories, music, and movement. 

All Ages.

Registration is not required.

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Smith Library

Parents Required

This event is in the "Atwater Memorial Library" group

Dance Mode

Monday, May 11, 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

This event is in the "Edward Smith Library" group

Monday Night Mah Jongg

Monday, May 11, 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

This event is in the "Atwater Memorial Library" group

Read with Libby

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Atwater Library Seminar Room at Atwater Memorial Library
Program Type:
Animals, Educational, Literature
Age Group:
Children, Elementary

Children in grades 3-5 are invited to take turns reading to Libby, a trained therapy dog. 

Library Branch: Atwater Memorial Library
Room: Atwater Library Seminar Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Animals, Educational, Literature
Event Details:

Children in grades 3-5 are invited to take turns reading to Libby, a trained therapy dog. 

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Atwater Library

This event is in the "Atwater Memorial Library" group

Needle Arts

Wednesday, May 13, 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

This event is in the "Atwater Memorial Library" group

Bowties and Books

Thursday, May 14, 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.

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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

This event is in the "Atwater Memorial Library" group

Caregivers of Alzheimer's and Other Dementias

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 11:15am - 1:15pm
Atwater Library Community Room at Atwater Memorial 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: Atwater Memorial Library
Room: Atwater 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 Atwater Library

This event is in the "Atwater Memorial Library" group

Pat's Picks Movie Club, "This Beautiful Fantastic"

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Atwater Library Community Room at Atwater Memorial Library
Program Type:
Community, Movies & Film
Age Group:
Adults

Too good to miss, good enough to see again!

Join us at the Atwater Memorial Library on the second Thursday of each month for Pat's Picks Movie Club! All titles are selected by our local movie expert, Patricia Cochrane! 

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

Too good to miss, good enough to see again!

Join us at the Atwater Memorial Library on the second Thursday of each month for Pat's Picks Movie Club! All titles are selected by our local movie expert, Patricia Cochrane! 

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Atwater Library

This event is in the "Edward Smith Library" group

T.A.B. Meeting for Grades 7 and up

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Smith Library Seminar Room at Edward Smith Library
Program Type:
Community, Games & Activities, General Programs
Age Group:
Teens

Are you looking to give back to your community and have say in what your public library offers for teens? If you are in grades 7 - 12 you are invited to take part in North Branford Public Libraries Teen Advisory Board (T.A.B).

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Edward Smith Library
Room: Smith Library Seminar Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community, Games & Activities, General Programs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you looking to give back to your community and have say in what your public library offers for teens? If you are in grades 7 - 12 you are invited to take part in North Branford Public Libraries Teen Advisory Board (T.A.B).

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Smith Library

This event is in the "Atwater Memorial Library" group

Quilter's Club

Friday, May 15, 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

This event is in the "Edward Smith Library" group

Monday Night Mah Jongg

Monday, May 18, 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

This event is in the "Atwater Memorial Library" group

Monthly Writers Group

Tuesday, May 19, 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

This event is in the "Atwater Memorial Library" group

Needle Arts

Wednesday, May 20, 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

This event is in the "Atwater Memorial Library" group

Book Club, "My Friends"

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Atwater Library Community Room at Atwater Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Community, Hobbies, Literature
Age Group:
Adults

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, reach out to the library! Copies of each month's titles are limited. 

Library Branch: Atwater Memorial Library
Room: Atwater Library Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Community, Hobbies, Literature
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, reach out to the library! Copies of each month's titles are limited. 

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Atwater Library

This event is in the "Off Site" group

Read Between the Vines Book Club

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Community, General Programs, Hobbies, Literature
Age Group:
Adults

Our final meeting before going on summer break!

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

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

Our final meeting before going on summer break!

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

This event is in the "Atwater Memorial Library" group

Quilter's Club

Friday, May 22, 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

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

Closed for Memorial Day Weekend

All Day 5/23 - 5/25
Atwater Memorial Library, Edward Smith Library
Closing
Branches:
Atwater Memorial Library, Edward Smith Library
This event is in the "Atwater Memorial Library" group

Mystery, Magic, and Meows: The Black Cat Detectives Book Release Party

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Atwater Library Community Room at Atwater Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Hobbies, Literature, Speakers
Age Group:
Everyone

Come to the Atwater Memorial Library for a special book launch with local author, Kit Gray, AKA Elise Scott!

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Atwater Memorial Library
Room: Atwater Library Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Book Discussion, Hobbies, Literature, Speakers
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come to the Atwater Memorial Library for a special book launch with local author, Kit Gray, AKA Elise Scott!

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Atwater Library

This event is in the "Atwater Memorial Library" group

Needle Arts

Wednesday, May 27, 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

This event is in the "Atwater Memorial Library" group

East Shore Health District Monthly Information Session

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Atwater Memorial Library
Program Type:
Community, Educational, Health & Wellness, Law & Legal, Safety
Age Group:
Adults

Representatives from the East Shore Health District will be at the Edward Smith Library the fourth Thursday of each month!

Library Branch: Atwater Memorial Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community, Educational, Health & Wellness, Law & Legal, Safety
Event Details:

Representatives from the East Shore Health District will be at the Edward Smith Library the fourth Thursday of each month!

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Smith Library

This event is in the "Atwater Memorial Library" group

Quilter's Club

Friday, May 29, 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

This event is in the "Edward Smith Library" group

Monday Night Mah Jongg

Monday, June 1, 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

This event is in the "Atwater Memorial Library" group

Needle Arts

Wednesday, June 3, 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