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Michael Perry and his two books

Humor, Heart, and Reflective Rural Stories with Michael Perry

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual

Program Type:

Book Discussion, Literature, Online/Virtual, Speakers

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Book Discussion, Literature, Online/Virtual, Speakers
Event Details:

Join us in conversation with bestselling author and humorist Michael Perry, whose collection of genre-spanning works encapsulates the experiences–and the magic–of rural town communities and the everyday people who reside in them.&n

Quilts

Quilter's Club

Friday, March 6, 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! 

Mah jongg

Monday Night Mah Jongg

Monday, March 9, 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!

Amazing Tales with Mike Allen

The Trail of the Whispering Giants - Livestream

Wednesday, March 11, 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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Caregivers of Alzheimer's and Other Dementias

Thursday, March 12, 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.

Rear Window Movie Poster

Pat's Picks Movie Club, "The Rear Window"

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Atwater Library Community Room at Atwater Memorial Library

Program Type:

Community, Movies & Film

Age Group:

Adults
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! 

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

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
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).

Lou and Jessica Pelletier

Secure Your Future: Retirement Planning

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Smith Library Community Room at Edward Smith Library

Program Type:

Business & Personal Finance, Educational, Law & Legal, Workshop

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Edward Smith Library
Room: Smith Library Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business & Personal Finance, Educational, Law & Legal, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the dynamic Father/Daughter team of Lou and Jessica Pelletier for an engaging and interactive Comprehensive Retirement Planning Workshop! 

Kate Quinn and her Astral Magic book cover

Book Portals and Journeys of Literary Magic with Kate Quinn

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual

Program Type:

Book Discussion, Literature, Online/Virtual, Speakers

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Book Discussion, Literature, Online/Virtual, Speakers
Event Details:

You’re invited to join us for a conversation with acclaimed author Kate Quinn about her latest fantastical work, The Astral Library, which poses the question: Have you ever wished you could live inside a

Quilts

Quilter's Club

Friday, March 13, 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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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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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
Register Now
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

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Only available at Atwater Library

Caregivers of Alzheimer's and Other Dementias

10:30am–12:30pm
Edward Smith Library
Adults
Register Now
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

Pat's Picks Movie Club, "The Rear Window"

1:00pm–3:30pm
Atwater Memorial Library
Adults
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

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

2:30pm–4:00pm
Edward Smith Library
Teens
Register Now
Registration Required
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).

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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

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:

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

Read Between the Vines Book Club

6:00pm–8:00pm
Off Site
Adults
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:

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

Movie Matinee, "Hamnet"

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

This month's movie title is, Hamnet, the 2025 Period-Drama!

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Only available at Smith Library

Spring Into Action: Downsizing, Decluttering, and Organizing Made Easy

10:00am–12:00pm
Atwater Memorial Library
Adults
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Atwater Memorial Library
Room: Atwater Library Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness, Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Whether you're getting ready for spring cleaning or selling your home, Professional Home Organizer Declutter by Lani and Real Estate Agent Susan Warner-Lambert of Carbutti & Co.

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

East Shore Health District Monthly Information Session

10:00am–12:00pm
Edward Smith Library
Adults
Library Branch: Edward Smith 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

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

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

Caregivers of Alzheimer's and Other Dementias

10:30am–12:30pm
Atwater Memorial Library
Adults
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Atwater Memorial Library
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

Narcan Training

6:00pm–7:00pm
Edward Smith Library
Adults
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Edward Smith Library
Room: Smith Library Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community, Educational, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

What is Narcan?

Narcan (naloxone) is a prescription medicine that blocks the effects of opioids and reverses an overdose. Opioids include heroin and prescription drugs such as oxycodone, codeine, and morphine. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Bring Back the Fireflies

6:30pm–8:00pm
Atwater Memorial Library
Teens, Adults
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Atwater Memorial Library
Room: Atwater Library Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Animals, Community, Educational, Hobbies, Nature, Speakers
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Nancy Tipping, Xerces Society Ambassador, to learn about the life cycle of fireflies, and the simple things you can do in your own yard that will increase their survival so there will be more of them to enjoy during

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

East Shore Health District Monthly Information Session

10:00am–12:00pm
Edward Smith Library
Adults
Library Branch: Edward Smith 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

Read Between the Vines Book Club

6:00pm–8:00pm
Off Site
Adults
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:

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

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

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