Upcoming Events

Featured Events

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Caregivers of Alzheimer's and Other Dementias

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm

Smith Library Community Room at Edward Smith Library

Program Type:

Community, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults

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.

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

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Smith Library Community Room at Edward Smith Library

Program Type:

Community, Games & Activities, General Programs

Age Group:

Teens

Library Branch: Edward Smith Library

Room: Smith Library Community 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).

Quilter's Club

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm

Atwater Library Community Room at Atwater Memorial Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Hobbies

Age Group:

Adults

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!

Monday Night Mah Jongg

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Smith Library Community Room at Edward Smith Library

Program Type:

Games & Activities, Hobbies

Age Group:

Adults, Everyone

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!

The Creative and Compassionate Art of Seeing Others Deeply with David Brooks

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual

Program Type:

Book Discussion, Literature, Online/Virtual, Speakers

Age Group:

Everyone

View Details

Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Book Discussion, Literature, Online/Virtual, Speakers

Event Details:

The Creative and Compassionate Art of Seeing Others Deeply with David Brooks, Leading Cultural and Political Commentator and Bestselling Author of The Road to Character, Tuesday, Ja

Book Club, "The Berry Pickers"

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Atwater Library Community Room at Atwater Memorial Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion, Community, Hobbies, Literature

Age Group:

Adults

View Details

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, register for this event, and you will be added to the member's list for all future titles and meetings.

Quilter's Club

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm

Atwater Library Community Room at Atwater Memorial Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Hobbies

Age Group:

Adults

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!

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Monthly Writers Group

Tuesday, January 20, 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

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!

Nature, Art, and Service as Medicine with Journalist Julia Hotz

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual

Program Type:

Book Discussion, Literature, Online/Virtual, Speakers

Age Group:

Everyone

View Details

Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Book Discussion, Literature, Online/Virtual, Speakers

Event Details:

Nature, Art, and Service as Medicine with Journalist Julia Hotz, Journalist and Award-Winning Author of The Connection Cure, Tuesday, January 20th at&nbsp

Did a Connecticut Woman Kill Jack the Ripper? - Livestream

Wednesday, January 21, 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

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

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Smithson’s Gamble: The Incredible History Behind the World’s Largest Museum with Smithsonian Curator Emeritus Tom Crouch

2:00pm–3:00pm

Virtual

Everyone

Virtual Event

Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Book Discussion, Literature, Online/Virtual, Speakers

Event Details:

Smithson’s Gamble: The Incredible History Behind the World’s Largest Museum with Smithsonian Curator Emeritus Tom Crouch, A Library Speakers Consortium and Smithsonian Institution Collaboration, Tuesday, February 24th at 2 PM ET.

Drop-in Tech Help

10:00am–1:00pm

Edward Smith Library

Everyone

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.

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Only available at Smith Library

Needle Arts

10:30am–12:30pm

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

Drop-in Tech Help

2:00pm–5:00pm

Edward Smith Library

Everyone

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

Quilter's Club

10:00am–2:00pm

Atwater Memorial Library

Adults

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

Monday Night Mah Jongg

6:00pm–8:00pm

Edward Smith Library

Adults, Everyone

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

Needle Arts

10:30am–12:30pm

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

Quilter's Club

10:00am–2:00pm

Atwater Memorial Library

Adults

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

Monday Night Mah Jongg

6:00pm–8:00pm

Edward Smith Library

Adults, Everyone

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

Monthly Writers Group

10:30am–12:30pm

Atwater Memorial Library

Adults

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

Needle Arts

10:30am–12:30pm

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

The Trail of the Whispering Giants - Livestream

6:30pm–8:00pm

Atwater Memorial Library

Adults, Everyone

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

Caregivers of Alzheimer's and Other Dementias

10:30am–12:30pm

Edward Smith Library

Adults

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

Quilter's Club

10:00am–2:00pm

Atwater Memorial Library

Adults

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

Monday Night Mah Jongg

6:00pm–8:00pm

Edward Smith Library

Adults, Everyone

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

Needle Arts

10:30am–12:30pm

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

Book Club, "Night Watch"

12:00pm–2:00pm

Atwater Memorial Library

Adults

Library Branch: Atwater Memorial Library

Room: Atwater Library Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion, Community, Hobbies, Literature

Event Details:

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Atwater Library

Read Between the Vines Book Club

6:00pm–8:00pm

Off Site

Adults

Registration Required

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion, Community, General Programs, Hobbies, Literature

Registration Required

Event Details:

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

Quilter's Club

10:00am–2:00pm

Atwater Memorial Library

Adults

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

Monday Night Mah Jongg

6:00pm–8:00pm

Edward Smith Library

Adults, Everyone

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

Needle Arts

10:30am–12:30pm

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

Quilter's Club

10:00am–2:00pm

Atwater Memorial Library

Adults

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

Monday Night Mah Jongg

6:00pm–8:00pm

Edward Smith Library

Adults, Everyone

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

Needle Arts

10:30am–12:30pm

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

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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

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Only available at Atwater Library

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Only available at Atwater Library

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Only available at Atwater Library

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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

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Only available at Atwater Library

Disclaimer(s)

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

Only available at Smith Library

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Only available at Atwater Library