Quilter's Club

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! 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 - 3PM 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 and Play!

Join us off-site at the Family Resource Center for 30-minutes of songs, stories, and movement followed by 30 minutes of play on the outdoor playground (weather permitting). This program is recommended for ages 18-months and up with a parent or care-giver.Since this prog......More

Join us off-site at the Family Resource Center for 30-minutes of songs, stories, and movement followed by 30 minutes of play on the outdoor playground (weather permitting). This program is recommended for ages 18-months and up with a parent or care-giver.Since this program is off-site we require and enforce registration.Registration opens 2 weeks before the date of the program.Click Here to access the Spotify playlist!

1332 Middletown Ave, Northford, CT, 06472, US

Gizmo's Pawesome Guide to Mental Health

We all feel sad, mad, or worried sometimes. Gizmo’s Pawesome Pledge for Mental Health can help you make a plan for what to do when you feel that way. Join Gizmo for a reading of his book, a mental health activity, and pawtographs! Registration is Required. Recommended f......More

We all feel sad, mad, or worried sometimes. Gizmo’s Pawesome Pledge for Mental Health can help you make a plan for what to do when you feel that way. Join Gizmo for a reading of his book, a mental health activity, and pawtographs! Registration is Required. Recommended for ages 5-11.In the event of rain, this program will be held at the Atwater Library.

1827 Middletown Rd, 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

Geology Course with New Haven Mineral Club

The New Haven Mineral Club is offering a Geology Course at Atwater Library from July through August. The course was developed by John Renton from the University of West Virginia and is part of the Great Courses DVD series. If you are interested in attending please call ......More

The New Haven Mineral Club is offering a Geology Course at Atwater Library from July through August. The course was developed by John Renton from the University of West Virginia and is part of the Great Courses DVD series. If you are interested in attending please call Art at 203.530.4554 or Frank at 203.484.0873Topics will include:How the Earth was formedPlate tectonics and the formation of mineralsClassification and identification of mineralsVolcanic activity, earthquakes and more

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

Wacky Wildlife

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

Pollinator Colors

Learn about native pollinators and why they are vital to both wild ecosystems and global food systems!Explore their different flower color preferences and create a wildflower seed craft to bring home to turn your yard into a rainbow of pollinator-friendly flowers!Regist......More

Learn about native pollinators and why they are vital to both wild ecosystems and global food systems!Explore their different flower color preferences and create a wildflower seed craft to bring home to turn your yard into a rainbow of pollinator-friendly flowers!Registration Required. Recommended for children ages 5-11.In the event of rain, this program will be moved to the Atwater Library.Presented by Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center.

149 Branford Road, North Branford, CT, 06471, US

Illuminating Hope and Grace in the Face of Hardship with Rex Ogle (5th-8th Grade)

Illuminating Hope and Grace in the Face of Hardship with Rex Ogle, Wednesday, July 23 You’re invited to join us online with award-winning author Rex Ogle as he talks to viewers about his struggles to navigate sixth grade as written about in his book Free Lunch. Instead ......More

Illuminating Hope and Grace in the Face of Hardship with Rex Ogle, Wednesday, July 23 You’re invited to join us online with award-winning author Rex Ogle as he talks to viewers about his struggles to navigate sixth grade as written about in his book Free Lunch. Instead of giving him lunch money, Rex’s mom has signed him up for free meals. As a poor kid in a wealthy school district, better-off kids crowd impatiently behind him as he tries to explain to the cashier that he’s on the free meal program. The lunch lady is hard of hearing, so Rex has to shout.Free Lunch is the story of Rex’s efforts to navigate his first semester of sixth grade—who to sit with, not being able to join the football team, Halloween in a handmade costume, classmates and a teacher who take one look at him and decide he’s trouble—all while wearing secondhand clothes and being hungry. His mom and her boyfriend are out of work, and life at home is punctuated by outbursts of violence. Halfway through the semester, his family is evicted and ends up in government-subsidized housing in view of the school. Rex lingers at the end of last period every day until the buses have left, so no one will see where he lives.Unsparing and realistic, Free Lunch is a story of hardship threaded with hope and moments of grace. Rex’s voice is compelling and authentic, and Free Lunch is a true, timely, and essential work that illuminates the lived experience of poverty in America. Register now to join the conversation!About the Author: Rex Ogle is the author of Free Lunch, winner of the YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Award; Punching Bag, a New York Public Library Best Book; Abuela Don’t Forget Me, finalist for the YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Award; and Road Home, which received a Printz Honor and a Stonewall Book Award Honor. He lives in Los Angeles, California.

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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.Click Here to access the Spotify pl......More

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.Click Here to access the Spotify playlist!

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

Food Explorers: Cannoli Croissant Bites

Join Food Explorers for a delicious dessert program! You’ll be making Cannoli Croissant Bites using the cake pop machine. You’ll be making a homemade cannoli filling and using crescent roll dough to roll up perfectly sized snack bites that will get golden and crispy whe......More

Join Food Explorers for a delicious dessert program! You’ll be making Cannoli Croissant Bites using the cake pop machine. You’ll be making a homemade cannoli filling and using crescent roll dough to roll up perfectly sized snack bites that will get golden and crispy when baked. Recipe is nut free but will contain dairy and gluten. Recommended ages 8-10 years old.Registration is required.

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

Quilter's Club

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! 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 - 3PM 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 and Play!

Join us off-site at the Family Resource Center for 30-minutes of songs, stories, and movement followed by 30 minutes of play on the outdoor playground (weather permitting). This program is recommended for ages 18-months and up with a parent or care-giver.Since this prog......More

Join us off-site at the Family Resource Center for 30-minutes of songs, stories, and movement followed by 30 minutes of play on the outdoor playground (weather permitting). This program is recommended for ages 18-months and up with a parent or care-giver.Since this program is off-site we require and enforce registration.Registration opens 2 weeks before the date of the program.Click Here to access the Spotify playlist!

1332 Middletown Ave, Northford, CT, 06472, US

Music Connections

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.Each session explores a unique theme, sparking meaningful conversations and fostering personal connections.......More

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.Each session explores a unique theme, sparking meaningful conversations and fostering personal connections. July's Theme: Songs You Can't StandCome and confess those songs you can't stand! Which songs or artists make you immediately hit the "skip" button or change the radio station? Are they popular, or more niche? What is it about the songs you dislike? Get it all off your chest at Music Connections.This program is facilitated by library staff member, Jared!

1720 Foxon Rd, North Branford, CT, 06471, 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