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

Caregiver Support Group

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Smith Library Community Room at Edward Smith Library
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
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 gro...

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Required
Library Branch: Edward Smith Library
Room: Smith Library Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
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

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

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

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Smith Library Community Room at Edward Smith Library
Program Type:
Community, Games & Activities, General Programs
Age Group:
Middle School, Teens
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...

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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
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).

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

Choose Your Own Adventure Book Club

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Smith Library Community Room at Edward Smith Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion, Educational, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Join in the fun as we read through a Choose Your Own Adventure book. We will end each session with a craft or activity that pertains to the adventure we've just read.&nbs...

Required
Library Branch: Edward Smith Library
Room: Smith Library Community Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion, Educational, Summer Reading Program
Required
Event Details:

Join in the fun as we read through a Choose Your Own Adventure book. We will end each session with a craft or activity that pertains to the adventure we've just read. 

Registration Required

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Smith Library

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

Quilters Club

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Atwater Library Community Room at Atwater Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults
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!  Newc...

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Required
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

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

Tots and Tunes

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Smith Library Community Room at Edward Smith Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Educational, Music, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK
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 p...

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Required
Library Branch: Edward Smith Library
Room: Smith Library Community Room
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK
Program Type: Early Literacy, Educational, Music, Storytime
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

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

Movie Matinee, "Mafia Mama"

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Smith Library Community Room at Edward Smith Library
Program Type:
Movies & Film
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

This month's movie title is, Mafia Mama, the 2023 Action-Comedy! "An American mom inherits her grandfather's mafia empire in Italy. Guided by the firm's consigliere, she hi...

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Required
Library Branch: Edward Smith Library
Room: Smith Library Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies & Film
Required
Event Details:

This month's movie title is, Mafia Mama, the 2023 Action-Comedy!

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Smith Library

This event is in the "Off Site" group.

Habitat Chat

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Animals, Educational, Nature
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Learn about the four essential components of a habitat – food, water, shelter, and space (air). We will play a game and meet live animal ambassadors while learning about native ani...

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Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Animals, Educational, Nature
Required
Event Details:

Learn about the four essential components of a habitat – food, water, shelter, and space (air). We will play a game and meet live animal ambassadors while learning about native animals that live in CT habitats such as fields, forests, and ponds.

Disclaimer(s)

Parents Required

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

Wacky Wildlife

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Atwater Library Community Room at Atwater Memorial Library
Program Type:
Animals, Arts & Crafts, Educational
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Calling all animal lovers! Come to the library to learn about LIONS and to make your own lion to take home! Recommended for ages 6-11 years. Registration required.

Required
Library Branch: Atwater Memorial Library
Room: Atwater Library Community Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Animals, Arts & Crafts, Educational
Required
Event Details:

Calling all animal lovers! Come to the library to learn about LIONS and to make your own lion to take home!

Recommended for ages 6-11 years.

Registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Atwater Library

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

Monday Night Mah Jongg

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Smith Library Community Room at Edward Smith Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
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...

Register Now
Required
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

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

Dance Mode

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Atwater Library Community Room at Atwater Memorial Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Music
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK
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 month...

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Required
Library Branch: Atwater Memorial Library
Room: Atwater Library Community Room
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK
Program Type: Early Literacy, Music
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 "Atwater Memorial Library" group.

Needle Arts

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Atwater Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community, Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults
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...

Library Branch: Atwater Memorial Library
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

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

Owl Pellet Forensics

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Atwater Library Community Room at Atwater Memorial Library
Program Type:
Animals, Educational, Nature, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Owl pellets will be used to teach food webs, ecosystems, anatomy, and writing (every pellet tells a story). Act as detectives and fine surgeons, using forceps and probes in their e...

Required
Library Branch: Atwater Memorial Library
Room: Atwater Library Community Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Animals, Educational, Nature, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Required
Event Details:

Owl pellets will be used to teach food webs, ecosystems, anatomy, and writing (every pellet tells a story). Act as detectives and fine surgeons, using forceps and probes in their exploration of pelletized “victims.”

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Atwater Library

Parents Required

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

Fundamentals of Drawing Series with Artist Liz Egan

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Atwater Library Community Room at Atwater Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational, Hobbies, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
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. Weekly sessi...

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Required
Library Branch: Atwater Memorial Library
Room: Atwater Library Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Hobbies, Workshop
Required
Event Details:

Drawing is the foundation of all art.

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Atwater Library

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

Book Club, "Our Missing Hearts"

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Atwater Library Community Room at Atwater Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
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 ad...

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Required
Library Branch: Atwater Memorial Library
Room: Atwater Library Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
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.

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Atwater Library

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

Choose Your Own Adventure Book Club

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Smith Library Community Room at Edward Smith Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion, Educational, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Join in the fun as we read through a Choose Your Own Adventure book. We will end each session with a craft or activity that pertains to the adventure we've just read.&nbs...

Required
Library Branch: Edward Smith Library
Room: Smith Library Community Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion, Educational, Summer Reading Program
Required
Event Details:

Join in the fun as we read through a Choose Your Own Adventure book. We will end each session with a craft or activity that pertains to the adventure we've just read. 

Registration Required

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Smith Library

This event is in the "Off Site" group.

Support System for Parents & Caregivers of Children of All Ages with Special Needs

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Please join us for a special grassroots collaboration with the North Branford Parks and Rec Department: Families working together to find solutions to common issues of children (of...

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Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community
Required
Event Details:

Please join us for a special grassroots collaboration with the North Branford Parks and Rec Department: Families working together to find solutions to common issues of children (of all ages) with special needs.

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Smith Library

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

Quilters Club

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Atwater Library Community Room at Atwater Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults
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!  Newc...

Register Now
Required
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

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

Tots and Tunes

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Smith Library Community Room at Edward Smith Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Music, Storytime, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK
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 p...

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Edward Smith Library
Room: Smith Library Community Room
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK
Program Type: Early Literacy, Music, Storytime, Summer Reading Program
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

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

Book Reading and Signing: "Joan Joyce: The Wonder Girl"

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Edward Smith Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Educational, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Join Tony Renzoni, Keely Basiden Knudsen, and Lauren Salatto-Rosenay for a special reading and signing of their book about the legendary softball coach, Joan Joyce: ...

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Required
Library Branch: Edward Smith Library
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Book Discussion, Educational, Summer Reading Program
Required
Event Details:

Join Tony Renzoni, Keely Basiden Knudsen, and Lauren Salatto-Rosenay for a special reading and signing of their book about the legendary softball coach, Joan Joyce: The Wonder Girl. 

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Smith Library

Parents Required

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

Monday Night Mah Jongg

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Smith Library Community Room at Edward Smith Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
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...

Register Now
Required
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

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

Bowties and Books

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Atwater Library Community Room at Atwater Memorial Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Music, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK
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 m...

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Required
Library Branch: Atwater Memorial Library
Room: Atwater Library Community Room
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK
Program Type: Early Literacy, Music, Storytime
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.

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Atwater Library

Parents Required

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

Needle Arts

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Atwater Library Community Room at Atwater Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community, Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults
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...

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

This event is in the "Off Site" group.

Bubbleology

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Educational, Science & Technology, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Event Details:

Learn how to make your own bubble solution and wands. We'll watch bubbles of all sizes float and dazzle us with their rainbow colors! Registration is not required. Recommended f...

Register Now
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Elementary
Program Type: Educational, Science & Technology, Science/STEAM, Summer Reading Program
Required
Event Details:

Learn how to make your own bubble solution and wands. We'll watch bubbles of all sizes float and dazzle us with their rainbow colors!

Registration is not required. Recommended for children of all ages.

Disclaimer(s)

Parents Required

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

Fundamentals of Drawing Series with Artist Liz Egan

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Atwater Library Community Room at Atwater Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational, Hobbies, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
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. Weekly sessi...

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Atwater Memorial Library
Room: Atwater Library Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Hobbies, Workshop
Required
Event Details:

Drawing is the foundation of all art.

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Atwater Library