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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! 

T.A.B. Logo

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! 

Mah jongg

Monday Night Mah Jongg

Monday, March 16, 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!

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Monthly Writers Group

Tuesday, March 17, 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!

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Little Makers

10:30am–11:00am
Edward Smith Library
Children, Children 3-5
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Registration Required
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. This week we will make a Pigeon craft inspired by Mo Willems' Pigeon series.

Recommended ages 2-6

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Only available at Smith Library

Parents Required

Wacky Wildlife

5:30pm–6:00pm
Atwater Memorial Library
Children, Elementary
Register Now
Registration Required
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 FROGS and to make your own frog to take home!

Recommended for ages 6-11 years.

Registration required.

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Only available at Atwater Library

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

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

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.

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Only available at Smith Library

Secure Your Future: Retirement Planning

6:00pm–8:00pm
Edward Smith Library
Adults
Register Now
Registration Required
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! 

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Only available at Smith Library

Tots and Tunes

10:30am–11:00am
Edward Smith Library
Children, Birth to PreK, Babies 0-2, Children 3-5
Register Now
Registration Required
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

Little Makers

10:30am–11:00am
Edward Smith Library
Children, Children 3-5
Register Now
Registration Required
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. This week we will make a Rainbow Craft.

Recommended ages 2-6

Registration is Required

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Smith Library

Parents Required

Read with Libby

5:00pm–6:00pm
Atwater Memorial Library
Children, Elementary
Library Branch: Atwater Memorial Library
Room: Atwater Library Seminar Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Animals, Educational, Literature
Event Details:

Children in grades 3-5 are invited to take turns reading to Libby, a trained therapy dog. 

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.

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Smith 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.

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Only available at Smith Library

Library Lab: Milk & Cookies

5:30pm–6:30pm
Edward Smith Library
Children, Elementary
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Edward Smith Library
Room: Smith Library Community Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Educational, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to Library Lab! Each month we will transform our Community Room into a special science lab for kids. We will go over the scientific method and do a hands-on science lab.

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
Register Now
Registration Required
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

Medicare 2026: Understanding Changes and Coverage Options

12:00pm–2:00pm
Atwater Memorial Library
Adults
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Atwater Memorial Library
Room: Atwater Library Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business & Personal Finance, Educational, Law & Legal, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mention the word Medicare and you’re likely to get a confused look in return. 

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Atwater Library

Read with Libby

5:00pm–6:00pm
Edward Smith Library
Children, Elementary
Library Branch: Edward Smith Library
Room: Smith Library Seminar Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Animals, Educational
Event Details:

Children in grades 3-5 are invited to take turns reading to Libby, a trained therapy dog. 

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Smith Library

Parents Required

Little Makers

10:30am–11:00am
Edward Smith Library
Children, Children 3-5
Register Now
Registration Required
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. This week we will make a Corduroy Bear craft.

Recommended ages 2-6

Registration is Required

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Smith Library

Parents Required

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.

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Smith 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!

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Only available at Smith 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

Tots and Tunes

10:30am–11:00am
Edward Smith Library
Children, Birth to PreK, Babies 0-2, Children 3-5
Register Now
Registration Required
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

Afternoon Little Makers

4:30pm–5:00pm
Edward Smith Library
Children, Children 3-5
Register Now
Registration Required
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. This week we will make a Bunny Painting.

Recommended ages 2-6

Registration is Required

 

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Smith Library

Parents Required

Little Makers

10:30am–11:00am
Edward Smith Library
Children, Children 3-5
Register Now
Registration Required
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. This week we will make a Corduroy Craft.

Recommended ages 2-6

Registration is Required

 

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Smith Library

Parents Required

Lego Robotics

5:30pm–6:30pm
Atwater Memorial Library
Children, Elementary
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Atwater Memorial Library
Room: Atwater Library Community Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Educational, Science & Technology, Science/STEAM, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Recommended for kids ages 6-12

Registration is Required

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Atwater Library

Parents Required

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. 

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Only available at Smith Library