Upcoming Events

Name: Quilter's Club
Start: 2025-01-31T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-01-31T15:00:00-05:00
Location: North Branford Public Libraries

Featured Events

Quilter's Club

Friday, January 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm

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

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!

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Atwater Library

Fundamentals of Drawing Series with Artist, Liz Egan

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am

Atwater Library Community Room at Atwater Memorial Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, Workshop

Age Group:

Adults

Waitlist

Library Branch: Atwater Memorial Library

Room: Atwater Library Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, Workshop

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

Wicked: Part 1

Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 1:15pm - 4:00pm

Smith Library Community Room at Edward Smith Library

Program Type:

Movies & Film

Age Group:

Everyone

Library Branch: Edward Smith Library

Room: Smith Library Community Room

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Movies & Film

Required

Event Details:

By popular demand, we are once again asking, "Why does wickedness happen?"

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Smith Library

Silent Reading Sundays

Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm

Atwater Memorial Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion, Hobbies

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Atwater Memorial Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion, Hobbies

Required

Event Details:

Welcome to North Branford Public Libraries' Silent Reading program!

This winter, we are inviting you and your book (or one of ours) to enjoy some quiet time reading at the library.

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Atwater Library

Silent Reading Sundays

Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm

Edward Smith Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion, Hobbies

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Edward Smith Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion, Hobbies

Required

Event Details:

Welcome to North Branford Public Libraries' Silent Reading program!

This winter, we are inviting you and your book (or one of ours) to enjoy some quiet time reading at the library.

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Smith Library

Monday Night Mah Jongg

Monday, February 3, 2025 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

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

How We Create Pandemics, From Our Bodies to Our Beliefs with Smithsonian Curator Sabrina Sholts

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual

Program Type:

Book Discussion, Literature, Online/Virtual, Speakers

Age Group:

Everyone

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Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Everyone

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

Event Details:

How We Create Pandemics, From our Bodies to our Beliefs with Smithsonian Curator Sabrina Sholts, Tuesday, February 4

Music Connections

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Smith Library Community Room at Edward Smith Library

Program Type:

Community, Hobbies, Music

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Edward Smith Library

Room: Smith Library Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Community, Hobbies, Music

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.

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Smith Library

Quilter's Club

Friday, February 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm

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

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!

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Atwater Library

Fundamentals of Drawing Series with Artist, Liz Egan

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am

Atwater Library Community Room at Atwater Memorial Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, Workshop

Age Group:

Adults

Waitlist

Library Branch: Atwater Memorial Library

Room: Atwater Library Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, Workshop

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

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Tots and Tunes

10:30am - 11:00am

Edward Smith Library

Children, Birth to PreK, Babies 0-2, Children 3-5

Registration

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

Tots and Tunes

10:30am - 11:00am

Edward Smith Library

Children, Birth to PreK, Babies 0-2, Children 3-5

Registration

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

Wacky Wildlife

5:30pm - 6:00pm

Atwater Memorial Library

Children, Elementary

Registration

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 SEAHORSES and to make your own seahorse to take home!

Recommended for ages 6-11 years.

Registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Atwater Library

Lego Robotics

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Edward Smith Library

Children, Elementary

Waitlist

Registration

Waitlist

Library Branch: Edward Smith Library

Room: Smith Library Community Room

Age Group: Children, Elementary

Program Type: Educational, Science & Technology, Science/STEAM

Registration Required

Event Details:

Come to the library to build with Legos and learn simple coding using Lego Education Spike Essentials Kits.

Recommended grades 1st-5th

Registration is Required

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Smith Library

Parents Required

Tots and Tunes

10:30am - 11:00am

Edward Smith Library

Children, Birth to PreK, Babies 0-2, Children 3-5

Registration

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

Second Saturday Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am

Edward Smith Library

Children, Birth to PreK, Babies 0-2, Children 3-5

Registration

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:

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

Little Makers

4:30pm - 5:00pm

Edward Smith Library

Children, Children 3-5

Registration

Library Branch: Edward Smith Library

Room: Smith Library Community Room

Age Group: Children, Children 3-5

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy, Educational, Storytime

Registration 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 February we will be making Valentine's Slime.

Recommended ages 2-6

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Smith Library

Parents Required

Little Makers

10:30am - 11:00am

Edward Smith Library

Children, Children 3-5

Registration

Library Branch: Edward Smith Library

Room: Smith Library Community Room

Age Group: Children, Children 3-5

Program Type: Early Literacy, Educational, Music, Storytime

Registration 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 February we will be making Valentine's Slime.

Recommended ages 2-6

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Smith Library

Parents Required

Tissue Paper Flowers

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Edward Smith Library

Children, Elementary

Registration

Library Branch: Edward Smith Library

Room: Smith Library Community Room

Age Group: Children, Elementary

Program Type: Educational, Science/STEAM, STEM

Registration Required

Event Details:

Learn how to make flowers out of tissue paper and create a bouquet for someone you love!

Registration Required

Recommended K-6th

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Smith Library

Parents Required

Tots and Tunes

10:30am - 11:00am

Edward Smith Library

Children, Birth to PreK, Babies 0-2, Children 3-5

Registration

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

Amazing Tales with Mike Allen: When Connecticut Thumbed Its Nose at Prohibition

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Atwater Memorial Library

Adults

Registration

Library Branch: Atwater Memorial Library

Room: Atwater Library Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Community, Educational, Hobbies, Online/Virtual, Speakers

Registration Required

Event Details:

Zoom Link

When Connecticut Thumbed Its Nose at Prohibition

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Atwater Library

Amazing Tales with Mike Allen: Connecticut's Forgotten Relationship with the High Seas

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Atwater Memorial Library

Adults

Registration

Library Branch: Atwater Memorial Library

Room: Atwater Library Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Community, Educational, Hobbies, Online/Virtual, Speakers

Registration Required

Event Details:

Zoom Link

Connecticut's Forgotten Relationship with the High Seas

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