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Wordsmith and Wonder: An Author Talk with Jodi Picoult

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual

Program Type:

Book Discussion, Literature, Online/Virtual, Speakers

Age Group:

Everyone

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Age Group: Everyone

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

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Wordsmith and Wonder: An Author Talk with Jodi Picoult

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Ravioli Cooking Class

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm

Smith Library Community Room at Edward Smith Library

Program Type:

Culinary, Educational, Hobbies

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

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Library Branch: Edward Smith Library

Room: Smith Library Community Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Culinary, Educational, Hobbies

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Event Details:

Join us for a delicious and fun ravioli making event! Presented by Matt Yanarella from My Production CT.

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Fungi Frenzy: A Beginner's Guide to Outdoor Mushroom Growing

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Atwater Library Community Room at Atwater Memorial Library

Program Type:

Educational, Hobbies, Nature

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Library Branch: Atwater Memorial Library

Room: Atwater Library Community Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Educational, Hobbies, Nature

Required

Event Details:

Discover the magic of backyard mushroom growing! Join our master gardener, Mark, in this eye-opening workshop where you'll learn the ins and outs of cultivating three easy-to-grow mushroom varieties: Shiitakes, Oysters, and Wine Caps.

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Quilter's Club

Friday, April 4, 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!

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Monday Night Mah Jongg

Monday, April 7, 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

Writing Workshop with Author, Stephen Spignesi

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm

Atwater Library Community Room at Atwater Memorial Library

Program Type:

Community, Educational, Hobbies, Literature, Writing Workshop

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Atwater Memorial Library

Room: Atwater Library Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Community, Educational, Hobbies, Literature, Writing Workshop

Required

Event Details:

Please join us for an in-depth Writing Workshop with returning guest and New York Times-Bestselling Author, Stephen Spignesi!

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Only available at Atwater Library

The Stories, Science, and History of Trees with Smithsonian Gardens Greenhouse Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming

Tuesday, April 8, 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:

The Stories, Science, and History of Trees with Smithsonian Gardens Greenhouse Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming

Make a Felted Chick

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Atwater Library Community Room at Atwater Memorial Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Hobbies

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Waitlist

Library Branch: Atwater Memorial Library

Room: Atwater Library Community Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies

Required

Event Details:

In this introductory needle felting class, we will explore the basics of this creative art by creating a springtime chick!

You'll learn how to shape and sculpt the wool using specially barbed needles to create textures and shapes.

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Only available at Atwater Library

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Dementia & Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group

Thursday, April 10, 2025 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

Required

Event Details:

Monthly Drop-In Caregiving Support Group: For Dementia and Alzheimer's Caregivers

Caregiving is challenging.

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Pat's Picks Movie Club, "The French Connection"

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm

Atwater Library Community Room at Atwater Memorial Library

Program Type:

Movies & Film

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Atwater Memorial Library

Room: Atwater Library Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Movies & Film

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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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.

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Only available at Smith Library

Parents Required

Music Together Demo Class (Session 1)

10:30am - 11:00am

Atwater Memorial Library

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

Registration

Library Branch: Atwater Memorial Library

Room: Atwater Library Community Room

Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Babies 0-2, Children 3-5

Program Type: Educational, Music

Registration Required

Event Details:

Come sing, dance, and play with our friends from Music Together!

Recommended ages birth-preK

Registration is Required.

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Atwater Library

Parents Required

Music Together Demo Class (Session 2)

11:15am - 11:45am

Atwater Memorial Library

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

Registration

Library Branch: Atwater Memorial Library

Room: Atwater Library Community Room

Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Babies 0-2, Children 3-5

Program Type: Educational, Music

Registration Required

Event Details:

Come sing, dance, and play with our friends from Music Together!

Recommended ages birth-preK

Registration is Required.

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Atwater Library

Parents Required

Michele Urban Music

10:30am - 11:15am

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 Michele Urban for two special storytimes! We will sing songs, move our bodies, and listen to stories in this 45-minute program.

Recommended ages 12 months - 5 years.

Siblings welcome!

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Only available at Smith Library

Parents Required

Dance Mode

10:30am - 11:00am

Atwater Memorial Library

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

Registration

Library Branch: Atwater Memorial Library

Room: Atwater Library Community Room

Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Babies 0-2, Children 3-5

Program Type: Early Literacy, Music

Registration 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

Afternoon Dance Mode

4:30pm - 5:00pm

Atwater Memorial Library

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

Registration

Library Branch: Atwater Memorial Library

Room: Atwater Library Community Room

Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Babies 0-2, Children 3-5

Program Type: Early Literacy, Music

Registration 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

Bowties and Books

10:30am - 11:00am

Atwater Memorial Library

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

Registration

Library Branch: Atwater Memorial Library

Room: Atwater Library Community Room

Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Babies 0-2, Children 3-5

Program Type: Early Literacy, Music, Storytime

Registration 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

Michele Urban Music

10:30am - 11:15am

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 Michele Urban for two special storytimes! We will sing songs, move our bodies, and listen to stories in this 45-minute program.

Recommended ages 12 months - 5 years.

Siblings welcome!

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Smith Library

Parents Required

Dance Mode

10:30am - 11:00am

Atwater Memorial Library

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

Registration

Library Branch: Atwater Memorial Library

Room: Atwater Library Community Room

Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Babies 0-2, Children 3-5

Program Type: Early Literacy, Music

Registration 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

Afternoon Dance Mode

4:30pm - 5:00pm

Atwater Memorial Library

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

Registration

Library Branch: Atwater Memorial Library

Room: Atwater Library Community Room

Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Babies 0-2, Children 3-5

Program Type: Early Literacy, Music

Registration 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

Bowties and Books

10:30am - 11:00am

Atwater Memorial Library

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

Registration

Library Branch: Atwater Memorial Library

Room: Atwater Library Community Room

Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Babies 0-2, Children 3-5

Program Type: Early Literacy, Music, Storytime

Registration 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

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

Saturday Dance Mode

10:30am - 11:00am

Atwater Memorial Library

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

Registration

Library Branch: Atwater Memorial Library

Room: Atwater Library Community Room

Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Babies 0-2, Children 3-5

Program Type: Early Literacy, Music

Registration 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

Music Connections

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Atwater Memorial Library

Adults

Registration

Library Branch: Atwater Memorial Library

Room: Atwater Library Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Community, Hobbies, Music

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for Music Connections, a new monthly program celebrating the rich history of music, iconic artists, and the stories behind the songs that shaped our lives.

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Atwater Library

Dance Mode

10:30am - 11:00am

Atwater Memorial Library

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

Registration

Library Branch: Atwater Memorial Library

Room: Atwater Library Community Room

Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Babies 0-2, Children 3-5

Program Type: Early Literacy, Music

Registration 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!

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