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

Little Makers

10:30am - 11:00am
Edward Smith Library
Children, Children 3-5
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Library Branch: Edward Smith Library
Room: Smith Library Community Room
Age Group: Children, Children 3-5
Program Type: Early Literacy, Educational, Music, Storytime
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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 February we will be making Valentine's Slime. 

Recommended ages 2-6

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Only available at Smith Library

Parents Required

This event is in the "Virtual" group.
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Book Discussion, Literature, Online/Virtual, Speakers
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Dystopian Tropes from an Indigenous Perspective: In Conversation with Waubgeshig Rice, Tuesday, February 11

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

Needle Arts

10:00am - 12:00pm
Atwater Memorial Library
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

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

Afternoon Dance Mode

4:30pm - 5:00pm
Atwater Memorial Library
Children, Birth to PreK, Babies 0-2, Children 3-5
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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!

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Only available at Atwater Library

Parents Required

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

Bowties and Books

10:30am - 11:00am
Atwater Memorial Library
Children, Birth to PreK, Babies 0-2, Children 3-5
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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.

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Only available at Atwater Library

Parents Required

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

Dementia & Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group

10:30am - 12:30pm
Edward Smith Library
Adults
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Library Branch: Edward Smith Library
Room: Smith Library Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
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Monthly Drop-In Caregiving Support Group: For Dementia and Alzheimer's Caregivers

Caregiving is challenging.

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Only available at Smith Library

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

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

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Edward Smith Library
Teens
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Library Branch: Edward Smith Library
Room: Smith Library Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community, Games & Activities, General Programs
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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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Only available at Smith Library

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

Tissue Paper Flowers

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Edward Smith Library
Children, Elementary
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Library Branch: Edward Smith Library
Room: Smith Library Community Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Educational, Science/STEAM, STEM
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Learn how to make flowers out of tissue paper and create a bouquet for someone you love! 

Registration Required

Recommended K-6th 

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Only available at Smith Library

Parents Required

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

Quilter's Club

10:00am - 3:00pm
Atwater Memorial Library
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
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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! 

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Only available at Atwater Library

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

Fundamentals of Drawing Series with Artist, Liz Egan

10:00am - 11:30am
Atwater Memorial Library
Adults
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Library Branch: Atwater Memorial Library
Room: Atwater Library Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Drawing is the foundation of all art.

In this four-week workshop, you will learn real drawing skills that you can incorporate into all your creative endeavors.

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Only available at Atwater Library

This event is in the "Atwater Memorial Library" group.
This event is in the "Edward Smith Library" group.
Branches:
Atwater Memorial Library, Edward Smith Library
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Library Closed for President's Day

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

Bluey Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Edward Smith Library
Children, Birth to PreK, Babies 0-2, Children 3-5, Elementary
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Library Branch: Edward Smith Library
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Babies 0-2, Children 3-5, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy, Music, Storytime
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Join Miss Mary and Miss Carlye for a Bluey Storytime!

We'll play your favorite games from the show, sing, and dance all morning.

Cheese and biscuits! You might get to see your favorite characters...for real life!

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Only available at Smith Library

Parents Required

This event is in the "Virtual" group.
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Book Discussion, Literature, Online/Virtual, Speakers
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I am Nobody’s Slave: An Author Talk with Pulitzer Prize Finalist Lee Hawkins, Tuesday, February 18

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

Needle Arts

10:00am - 12:00pm
Atwater Memorial Library
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

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

Book Club, "Sankofa"

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Atwater Memorial Library
Adults
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Library Branch: Atwater Memorial Library
Room: Atwater Library Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Community, Hobbies, Literature
Registration 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.

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Only available at Atwater Library

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

Quilter's Club

10:00am - 3:00pm
Atwater Memorial Library
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! 

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Only available at Atwater Library

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

Tots and Tunes

10:30am - 11:00am
Edward Smith Library
Children, Birth to PreK, Babies 0-2, Children 3-5
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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
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.

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Only available at Smith Library

Parents Required

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

Movie Matinee, "Small Things Like These"

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Edward Smith Library
Teens, Adults
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Library Branch: Edward Smith Library
Room: Smith Library Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies & Film
Registration Required
Event Details:

This month's movie title is, Small Things Like These, the 2024 Historical-Drama!

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Only available at Smith Library

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

Fundamentals of Drawing Series with Artist, Liz Egan

10:00am - 11:30am
Atwater Memorial Library
Adults
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Atwater Memorial Library
Room: Atwater Library Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Drawing is the foundation of all art.

In this four-week workshop, you will learn real drawing skills that you can incorporate into all your creative endeavors.

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Atwater Library

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

Music Connections

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Atwater Memorial Library
Adults
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Library Branch: Atwater Memorial Library
Room: Atwater Library Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community, Hobbies, Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for Music Connections, a bi-weekly program celebrating the rich history of music, iconic artists, and the stories behind the songs that shaped our lives.

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Only available at Atwater Library

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

Dance Mode

10:30am - 11:00am
Atwater Memorial Library
Children, Birth to PreK, Babies 0-2, Children 3-5
Register Now
Registration
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

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Edward Smith Library
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
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.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Atwater Memorial Library
Children, Elementary
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Library Branch: Atwater Memorial Library
Room: Atwater Library Community Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration 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.

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Only available at Atwater Library

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

Needle Arts

10:00am - 12:00pm
Atwater Memorial Library
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.

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Atwater Library