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Monday Night Mah Jongg

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Everyone
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Library Branch: Edward Smith Library
Room: Smith Library Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Games & Activities, Hobbies
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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 you don't need to be a pro! Beginners are welcome! Although this i...

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

Only available at Smith Library

Tots and Tunes

10:30am - 11:00am
Children, Birth to PreK
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Library Branch: Edward Smith Library
Room: Smith Library Community Room
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK
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. Click Here to access the...

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Only available at Smith Library

Parents Required

Needle Arts

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
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. ...

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Only available at Atwater Library

StoryWalk Meet Up

10:30am - 11:30am
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Program Type: Early Literacy, Educational, Nature
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us at North Farms Park to kick-off a special StoryWalk! Our StoryWalk will feature the book Catching Thoughts by Bonnie Clark and Illustrated by Summer Macon. This StoryWalk is sponsored by the North Branford Wellness Council and will only ...

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Genius, Power, and Deception on the Eve of World War I - An Author Talk with Douglas Brunt

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Everyone
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Book Discussion, Literature, Online/Virtual, Speakers
Event Details:
Join us as we chat with New York Times bestselling author, Douglas Brunt, about instant bestselling debut non-fiction work The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel: Genius, Power, and Deception on the Eve of World War I. This book reveals ...

Mental Health Conversations and Crafts

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children, Elementary
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Library Branch: Edward Smith Library
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness
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Event Details:
Join mental health professional, Elena Fenner, to talk about mental health and learn coping skills. We will read a story centered around mental health and make a mental health themed craft. Recommended for K-5th Grade Registration Required ...

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Parents Required

Long-Term Care Planning

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Atwater Memorial Library
Room: Atwater Library Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business & Personal Finance, Educational, Law & Legal
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Event Details:
Lou and Jessica Pelletier from Pelletier Senior Planning are hosting an educational workshop on long-term care planning, addressing the growing need for care among seniors and baby boomers. This session is vital for understanding av...

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Only available at Atwater Library

Quilters Club

10:00am - 3:00pm
Adults
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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 - 3PM for our Quilting Club! A casual group whose members all share their creative love of quilting!  Newcomers welcome, and you're encouraged to bring your own materials. R...

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Only available at Atwater Library

Tots and Tunes

10:30am - 11:00am
Children, Birth to PreK
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Registration
Library Branch: Edward Smith Library
Room: Smith Library Community Room
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK
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. Click Here to access the...

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Only available at Smith Library

Parents Required

Star Wars Day: Spaceship Harmony

10:30am - 12:00pm
Children, Elementary
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Library Branch: Edward Smith Library
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Music, Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:
In a galaxy not so far away, and in a future not too distant, The SPACESHIP HARMONY is on a musical mission: trekking through the galaxy, bringing intergalactic music and fun! Catapult your imagination into hyperspace with faster-than-the-speed-...

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Only available at Smith Library

Parents Required

Take Great Photos with Your Smartphone

12:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens, Adults
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Edward Smith Library
Room: Smith Library Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Movies & Film, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:
Presented by professional photographer, Peter Glass! The quality of smartphone cameras is improving rapidly. Their capabilities extend far beyond what some people primarily use them for... taking selfies. In many situations, they work quite well a...

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Wacky Wildlife

5:30pm - 6:00pm
Children, Elementary
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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 AXOLOTLS and to make an Axolotl Bookmark! Recommended for ages 6-11 years. Registration required. ...

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Only available at Atwater Library

Monday Night Mah Jongg

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Register Now
Registration
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! Some previous knowledge or experience is required, but you don't need to be a pro! Beginners are welcome! Although this i...

Disclaimer(s)

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

Only available at Smith Library

Tots and Tunes

10:30am - 11:00am
Children, Birth to PreK
Register Now
Registration
Library Branch: Edward Smith Library
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK
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. Click Here to access the...

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Only available at Smith Library

Parents Required

Needle Arts

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
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. ...

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Only available at Atwater Library

Dance Mode

4:30pm - 5:00pm
Children, Birth to PreK
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Library Branch: Atwater Memorial Library
Room: Atwater Library Community Room
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK
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! Registration is not required. ...

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Only available at Atwater Library

Parents Required

A Murder Mystery, Family Story, & Love Letter to Strong Women Everywhere: Author Talk w/ Nina Simon

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Everyone
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Book Discussion, Literature, Online/Virtual, Speakers
Event Details:
Nothing brings a family together like a murder next door. You’re invited to join Nina Simon online as she chats about her lighthearted whodunnit about a grandmother-mother-daughter trio of amateur sleuths, Mother-Daughter Murder Night.  ...

Caregiver Support Group

10:30am - 12:30pm
Adults
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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. If you're responsible for a loved one, caregiver support groups are a way for you and others to share information, insight, advice...

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Only available at Smith Library

Pat's Picks Movie Club, "84 Charing Cross Road"

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Atwater Memorial Library
Room: Atwater Library Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: 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!  This month's title ...

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Only available at Atwater Library

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

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Middle School, Teens
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Library Branch: Edward Smith Library
Room: Smith Library Community Room
Age Group: Middle School, 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). During this time we wil...

Container Gardening

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Everyone
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Library Branch: Edward Smith Library
Room: Smith Library Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Hobbies, Nature
Registration Required
Event Details:
Dive into the world of container gardening with our expert gardener, Mark Gostkiewicz! In this workshop, you'll learn everything you need to know to create a thriving container garden in any space. From selecting the perfect containers, to choosing t...

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Only available at Smith Library

Quilters Club

10:00am - 3:00pm
Adults
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Registration
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 - 3PM for our Quilting Club! A casual group whose members all share their creative love of quilting!  Newcomers welcome, and you're encouraged to bring your own materials. R...

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Only available at Atwater Library

Tots and Tunes

10:30am - 11:00am
Children, Birth to PreK
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: Edward Smith Library
Room: Smith Library Community Room
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK
Program Type: Early Literacy, Music, Storytime
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. Click Here to access the...

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Only available at Smith Library

Parents Required

Conquering Unforgiveness

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Edward Smith Library
Room: Smith Library Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community, Educational, Health & Wellness, Online/Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us for this immersive 2-hour experience with Dionne Nicholls-Germain, aka “The Joy Coach," creator of the powerful Conquering Unforgiveness Mastermind and the author of The 90-Day Conquering Unforgiveness Journal. As a professionally trained ...

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Only available at Smith Library