Medicare 2026: Understanding Changes and Coverage Options

Mention the word Medicare and you’re likely to get a confused look in return. The Father/Daughter Team of Lou and Jessica Pelletier will help you navigate the complexities of Medicare in 2026, including the Parts (A – Hospital; B – Physician and Outpatient Coverage; D –......More

Mention the word Medicare and you’re likely to get a confused look in return. The Father/Daughter Team of Lou and Jessica Pelletier will help you navigate the complexities of Medicare in 2026, including the Parts (A – Hospital; B – Physician and Outpatient Coverage; D – Drug Coverage) and the important new changes to Medicare drug plans rolling out in 2026. They’ll walk you through the pros and cons of Medicare Supplement Plans and Medicare Advantage Plans, and help you understand IRMAA (Income Related Monthly Adjusted Amount), Medicare Savings Programs, and the importance of having a Medical Power of Attorney. This workshop is perfect for seniors, their adult children, and anyone who wants to understand how to make smart, informed decisions about Medicare in 2026.

1720 Foxon Rd, North Branford, CT, 06471, US

Read with Libby

Children in grades 3-5 are invited to take turns reading to Libby, a trained therapy dog. Reading to a therapy dog is a great way to boost reading skills in children, develop emotional and social skills, and encourage a love of reading! Please bring a favorite book to r......More

Children in grades 3-5 are invited to take turns reading to Libby, a trained therapy dog. Reading to a therapy dog is a great way to boost reading skills in children, develop emotional and social skills, and encourage a love of reading! Please bring a favorite book to read or pick one out in the library before the event.Registration is Required!To register email Mary Willhelm at [email protected]

3 Old Post Road, Northford, CT, 06472, US

Monday Night Mah Jongg

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 you don't need to be a pro! Beginners are welcome!Although this is not a instructional group, mem......More

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 you don't need to be a pro! Beginners are welcome!Although this is not a instructional group, members will be more than willing to give pointers while playing.What to BringFor those playing the American version of the game, you will need a current Mah Jongg card.If you have a Mah Jongg set, bring it! Not everyone needs one, but the more there are the better.Bring some friends to join, a good attitude, and spread the word!

3 Old Post Road, Northford, CT, 06472, US

Little Makers

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 2-6Registration is Required

3 Old Post Road, Northford, CT, 06472, US

America’s Failed Response to the Opioid Crisis with Author Shoshana Walter

Join us for a special conversation between award-winning journalist Shoshana Walter and bestselling and award-winning author Barbara Kingsolver as they chat about Walter’s book Rehab: An American Scandal. In this work, Walter, a Pulitzer finalist, exposes the country’s ......More

Join us for a special conversation between award-winning journalist Shoshana Walter and bestselling and award-winning author Barbara Kingsolver as they chat about Walter’s book Rehab: An American Scandal. In this work, Walter, a Pulitzer finalist, exposes the country’s failed response to the opioid crisis, and the malfeasance, corruption, and snake oil which blight the drug rehabilitation industry.Today, more people have access to treatment than ever before. So why isn’t it working? The answer is that in America—where anyone can get addicted—only certain people get a real chance to recover. Despite record numbers of overdose deaths, our default response is still to punish, while rehabs across the United States fail to incorporate scientifically proven strategies and exploit patients. In this book, you’ll find the stories of four people who represent the failures of the rehab-industrial complex, and the ways our treatment system often prevents recovery. April is a black mom in Philadelphia, who witnessed firsthand how the government’s punitive response to the crack epidemic impeded her mother’s recovery—and then her own. Chris, a young middle-class white man from Louisiana, received more opportunities in his addiction than April, including the chance to go to treatment instead of prison. Yet the only program the judge permitted was one that forced him to perform unpaid back-breaking labor at for-profit companies. Wendy is a mother from a wealthy suburb of Los Angeles, whose son died in a sober living home. She began investigating for-profit treatment programs—yet law enforcement and regulators routinely ignored her warnings, allowing rehab patients to die, again and again. Larry is a surgeon who himself struggled with addiction, and would eventually become one of the first Suboxone prescribers in the nation, drawing the scrutiny of the Drug Enforcement Administration.

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Drop-in Tech Help

The SMITH Library is now offering 30-minute one-on-one tech help with Laynee (our fabulous intern) during the month of January. Perfect for folks that need a little assistance with new devices, creating accounts, downloading apps or accessing government sites. This will......More

The SMITH Library is now offering 30-minute one-on-one tech help with Laynee (our fabulous intern) during the month of January. Perfect for folks that need a little assistance with new devices, creating accounts, downloading apps or accessing government sites. This will be on a first come first serve basis - if help extends the allotted 30-minutes you can always return for another drop-in time. Feel free to call ahead to detail your specific request. 203.484.0469.

3 Old Post Road, Northford, CT, 06472, US

Needle Arts

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!

1720 Foxon Rd, North Branford, CT, 06471, US

East Shore Health District Monthly Information Session

Representatives from the East Shore Health District will be at the Edward Smith Library the fourth Thursday of each month! Stop by for information on a variety of topics, including local social support resources, personal preparedness, and overdose prevention, among oth......More

Representatives from the East Shore Health District will be at the Edward Smith Library the fourth Thursday of each month! Stop by for information on a variety of topics, including local social support resources, personal preparedness, and overdose prevention, among others. Conversations and questions are welcome.The East Shore Health District is committed to improving the health and well being of our residents through programs that promote wellness, prevent and control disease, and provide education about healthy lifestyles.No registration required!

3 Old Post Road, Northford, CT, 06472, US

Drop-in Tech Help

The SMITH Library is now offering 30-minute one-on-one tech help with Laynee (our fabulous intern) during the month of January. Perfect for folks that need a little assistance with new devices, creating accounts, downloading apps or accessing government sites. This will......More

The SMITH Library is now offering 30-minute one-on-one tech help with Laynee (our fabulous intern) during the month of January. Perfect for folks that need a little assistance with new devices, creating accounts, downloading apps or accessing government sites. This will be on a first come first serve basis - if help extends the allotted 30-minutes you can always return for another drop-in time. Feel free to call ahead to detail your specific request. 203.484.0469.

3 Old Post Road, Northford, CT, 06472, US

Scrapbooking Class

Please join us for a fun Scrap Booking event!Bring your own projects or bring blank pages along with pictures and supplies!We will provide stickers for those topics, as well as paper and decorative scrapbook scissors, to create different types of cuts.

3 Old Post Road, Northford, CT, 06472, US

Quilter's Club

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! Newcomers welcome, and you're encouraged to bring your own materials.Registration encouraged, but not requi......More

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! Newcomers welcome, and you're encouraged to bring your own materials.Registration encouraged, but not required.

1720 Foxon Rd, North Branford, CT, 06471, US

Tots and Tunes

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.Access our Spotify playlist

3 Old Post Road, Northford, CT, 06472, US

Dance Mode

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!Registration is not required.Access our Spotify Playlist

1720 Foxon Rd, North Branford, CT, 06471, US

Afternoon Little Makers

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 2-6Registration is Required Note: This program will also be offered on Tuesday, Marc......More

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 2-6Registration is Required Note: This program will also be offered on Tuesday, March 31st at 10:30am.

3 Old Post Road, Northford, CT, 06472, US

Monday Night Mah Jongg

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 you don't need to be a pro! Beginners are welcome!Although this is not a instructional group, mem......More

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 you don't need to be a pro! Beginners are welcome!Although this is not a instructional group, members will be more than willing to give pointers while playing.What to BringFor those playing the American version of the game, you will need a current Mah Jongg card.If you have a Mah Jongg set, bring it! Not everyone needs one, but the more there are the better.Bring some friends to join, a good attitude, and spread the word!

3 Old Post Road, Northford, CT, 06472, US

Little Makers

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 2-6Registration is Required Note: This program will also be offered on Monday, March......More

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 2-6Registration is Required Note: This program will also be offered on Monday, March 30th at 4:30pm

3 Old Post Road, Northford, CT, 06472, US

Lego Robotics

Come to the library to build with Legos and learn simple coding using Lego Education Spike Essentials Kits. Recommended for kids ages 6-12Registration is Required

1720 Foxon Rd, North Branford, CT, 06471, US

Needle Arts

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!

1720 Foxon Rd, North Branford, CT, 06471, US