Atwater Memorial Library

1:00pm-4:00pm

(203) 315-6020

Atwater Memorial Library
1720 Foxon Rd
North Branford, CT 06471
United States

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Sun: 1:00pm-4:00pm

Mon: Closed

Tue-Thu: 10:00am-8:00pm

Fri: 10:00am-5:00pm

Sat: 9:00am-3:00pm

Edward Smith Library

1:00pm-4:00pm

(203) 484-0469

3 Old Post Road
Northford, CT 06472
United States

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Sun: 1:00pm-4:00pm

Mon: Closed

Tue-Thu: 10:00am-8:00pm

Fri: 10:00am-5:00pm

Sat: 9:00am-3:00pm

Upcoming Events

Name: I Am Nobody’s Slave: An Author Talk with Pulitzer Prize Finalist Lee Hawkins
Start: 2025-02-18T14:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-02-18T15:00:00-05:00
Location: Register Here

Featured Events

I Am Nobody’s Slave: An Author Talk with Pulitzer Prize Finalist Lee Hawkins

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual

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Book Discussion, Literature, Online/Virtual, Speakers

Age Group:

Everyone

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Age Group: Everyone

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I am Nobody’s Slave: An Author Talk with Pulitzer Prize Finalist Lee Hawkins, Tuesday, February 18

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Book Club, "Sankofa"

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Atwater Library Community Room at Atwater Memorial Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion, Community, Hobbies, Literature

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Atwater Memorial Library

Room: Atwater Library Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion, Community, Hobbies, Literature

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.

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Quilter's Club

Friday, February 21, 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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Movie poster for the film Small Things Like These

Movie Matinee, "Small Things Like These"

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm

Smith Library Community Room at Edward Smith Library

Program Type:

Movies & Film

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

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, Small Things Like These, the 2024 Historical-Drama!

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Only available at Smith Library

Fundamentals of Drawing Series with Artist, Liz Egan

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am

Atwater Library Community Room at Atwater Memorial Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, Workshop

Age Group:

Adults

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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.

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Music Connections

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Atwater Library Community Room at Atwater Memorial Library

Program Type:

Community, Hobbies, Music

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Atwater Memorial Library

Room: Atwater 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.

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Monday Night Mah Jongg

Monday, February 24, 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

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

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Atwater Library Community Room at Atwater Memorial Library

Program Type:

Community, Educational, Hobbies, Online/Virtual, Speakers

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Atwater Memorial Library

Room: Atwater Library Community Room

Age Group: Adults

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

Required

Event Details:

Zoom Link

When Connecticut Thumbed Its Nose at Prohibition

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Read Between the Vines Book Club

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Book Discussion, Community, General Programs, Hobbies, Literature

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion, Community, General Programs, Hobbies, Literature

Required

Event Details:

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

Quilter's Club

Friday, February 28, 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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Only available at Atwater Library

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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, Maker Space, 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 March we will be decorating Peat Pots and planting seeds.

Recommended ages 2-6

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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: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy, Maker Space, 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 March we will be decorating Peat Pots and planting seeds.

Recommended ages 2-6

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