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

Afternoon 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

Bowties and Books

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.Registration is not required.Access our Spotify pl......More

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.Registration is not required.Access our Spotify playlist.

1720 Foxon Rd, North Branford, CT, 06471, 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

Library Lab: Slime Lab

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. This month we will be learning about states of matter and will complete a Slime lab.Ages 6-1......More

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. This month we will be learning about states of matter and will complete a Slime lab.Ages 6-12.Registration Required.

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

Swashbuckling Heroines and High Seas Adventures with Novelist Vanessa Riley

Swashbuckling Heroines and High Seas Adventures with Novelist Vanessa Riley, Award-Winning Author of Island Queen and Murder in Westminster, Thursday, February 5th at 7 PM ET.Join us for an unforgettable experience as we chat with Vanessa Riley about her newest book, Fi......More

Swashbuckling Heroines and High Seas Adventures with Novelist Vanessa Riley, Award-Winning Author of Island Queen and Murder in Westminster, Thursday, February 5th at 7 PM ET.Join us for an unforgettable experience as we chat with Vanessa Riley about her newest book, Fire Sword & Sea, based on the folk story of the female pirate Jacquotte Delahaye.The Caribbean Sea, 1675. Jacquotte Delahaye is the mixed-race daughter of a wealthy tavern owner on the island of Tortuga. Instead of marriage, Jacquotte dreams of joining the seafarers and smugglers whose tall-masted ships cluster in the turquoise waters around Tortuga. In Haiti she becomes Jacques, a dockworker, earning the respect of those around her while hiding her gender.Jacquotte discovers that secret identities are fairly common in the chaotic world of seafaring, which is full of outsiders and misfits. As Jacques, Jacquotte falls in love with Lizzôa d'Erville, a beautiful courtesan who deals in secrets and sex. While others see their work clothes as a disguise, Lizzôa’s true self is as a woman.For the next twenty years, Jacquotte raids the Caribbean, making enemies and amassing a fortune in stolen gold. When her fellow pirates decide to increase their profits by entering the slave trade, Jacquotte turns away from piracy and the pursuit of riches. Risking her life in one deadly skirmish after another, she instead begins to plot a war of liberation.Don’t miss out on this exciting discussion! Register now to embark on a seafaring journey of self discovery and reclamation of personal power.About the Author: Vanessa Riley is an award-winning author and proud recipient of the 2024 Georgia Mystery/Detective Fiction Author of the Year. She writes Sagas and Book Club Fiction that brings to life the hidden narratives of Black women and women of color in novels like Island Queen and Queen of Exiles. Her stories celebrate strong sisterhoods, diverse communities, and resilience across historical fiction, romance, and mystery genres.Her work has been featured in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Washington Post, Entertainment Weekly, NPR, Publishers Weekly, and The New York Times.

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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.Click Here to access the Spotify playlist!

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

Wicked Take and Make Crafts

Come to the library to pick up Wicked Take and Make craft bags! Let us rejoicify and celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day at both Atwater and Smith Library by picking up two different Wicked-themed craft bags. Atwater will have Elphaba-themed bags, and Smith wil......More

Come to the library to pick up Wicked Take and Make craft bags! Let us rejoicify and celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day at both Atwater and Smith Library by picking up two different Wicked-themed craft bags. Atwater will have Elphaba-themed bags, and Smith will have Glinda-themed bags. Visit both libraries to get both crafts centered around your two favorite witches!  Please Note: Craft bags are limited and will be available first come, first serves basis, and must be picked up at either library on February 7th.

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

Wicked Take and Make Crafts

Come to the library to pick up Wicked Take and Make craft bags! Let us rejoicify and celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day at both Atwater and Smith Library by picking up two different Wicked-themed craft bags. Atwater will have Elphaba-themed bags, and Smith wil......More

Come to the library to pick up Wicked Take and Make craft bags! Let us rejoicify and celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day at both Atwater and Smith Library by picking up two different Wicked-themed craft bags. Atwater will have Elphaba-themed bags, and Smith will have Glinda-themed bags. Visit both libraries to get both crafts centered around your two favorite witches!  Please Note: Craft bags are limited and will be available first come, first serves basis, and must be picked up at either library on February 7th.

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

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 Heart Painting Craft.Recommended ages 2-6Registration is 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

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

Benedict Arnold: Connecticut’s Conflicted Traitor - Livestream

Zoom Link: Click HereBenedict Arnold’s name is synonymous with being a traitor. At an important point in the Revolutionary War, he orchestrated the handover of top-secret plans about the Patriots’ most important fort, West Point, to British spy John Andre. The plot unra......More

Zoom Link: Click HereBenedict Arnold’s name is synonymous with being a traitor. At an important point in the Revolutionary War, he orchestrated the handover of top-secret plans about the Patriots’ most important fort, West Point, to British spy John Andre. The plot unraveled; otherwise, the outcome of the fight for independence may have had a different ending. When looking at reasons for his traitorous behavior, his shattered dreams growing up in Norwich are often overlooked. And, before he switched allegiances to join the British, Arnold was considered among the finest of all military leaders on the Patriot side.Mike Allen specializes in bringing history to life, through his background in journalism, radio broadcasting, podcasting and public speaking. Mike hosted the podcast Amazing Tales About History for four years, interviewing experts on Connecticut history. For 10 years, Mike was News Director at Connecticut radio station i-95 FM (WRKI-FM) before becoming Press Secretary to the Mayor of Danbury. During a subsequent, 25-year corporate career, he worked and lived internationally, specializing in marketing and communications. Mike has lived in Connecticut for more than 50 years, currently residing in Danbury.

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

Caregivers of Alzheimer's and Other Dementias

Monthly Drop-In Caregiving Support Group: For Dementia and Alzheimer's CaregiversCaregiving is challenging.If you're responsible for a loved one, caregiver support groups are a way for you and others to share information, insight, advice, or words of encouragements in a......More

Monthly Drop-In Caregiving Support Group: For Dementia and Alzheimer's CaregiversCaregiving is challenging.If you're responsible for a loved one, caregiver support groups are a way for you and others to share information, insight, advice, or words of encouragements in a safe and supporting space.Please join facilitator, Karen LaBanca, for our Monthly Drop-In Caregiving Support Group - a chance for caregivers and their families to take some time for themselves.

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

Bowties and Books

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.Registration is not required.Access our Spotify pl......More

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.Registration is not required.Access our Spotify playlist.

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

Pat's Picks Movie Club, "Sunset Boulevard"

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! This month's title is, Sunset Boulevard, the 1950 No......More

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! This month's title is, Sunset Boulevard, the 1950 Noir Film!"A screenwriter develops a dangerous relationship with a faded film star determined to make a triumphant return" - IMDB.Starring: William Holden, Gloria Swanson & Erich von Stroheim

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

Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic with Dr. Lindsey Stewart

Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic with Dr. Lindsey Stewart, Award-Winning Author and Professor of Philosophy, Thursday, February 12th at 2 PM ET.Feminist philosopher Dr. Lindsey Stewart’s book, The Conjuring of America: Mojos, Mermaids, Med......More

Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic with Dr. Lindsey Stewart, Award-Winning Author and Professor of Philosophy, Thursday, February 12th at 2 PM ET.Feminist philosopher Dr. Lindsey Stewart’s book, The Conjuring of America: Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic, tells the stories of Negro Mammies of slavery; the Voodoo Queens and Blues Women of Reconstruction; and the Granny Midwives and textile weavers of the Jim Crow era. These women, in secrecy and subterfuge, courageously and devotedly continued their practices and worship for centuries and passed down their traditions. Conjure informs our lives in ways remarkable and ordinary—from traditional medicines that informed the creation of Vicks VapoRub and the rise of Aunt Jemima’s Pancake Mix, to the original magic of Disney’s The Little Mermaid (2023), and the true origins of the all-American classic blue jean.From the moment enslaved Africans first arrived on these shores, conjure was heavily regulated and even outlawed. Now, Stewart uncovers new contours of American history, sourcing letters from the enslaved, dispatches from the lore of Oshun and other African mystics. The Conjuring of America is a love letter to the real magic Black women used, their herbs, food, textiles, song, and dance, used to sow rebellion, freedom, and hope.Join us to take part in the magic and celebrate the legacy of America’s founding Black women. Register for free today!About the Author: Lindsey Stewart is a Black feminist philosopher and an Associate Professor of philosophy at the University of Memphis. She is the author of The Politics of Black Joy. Her work has been featured in Blavity, Signs, Hypatia, and the British Journal for the History of Philosophy, and she holds a 2021 Michael Beaney Prize. She lives in Memphis, Tennessee.

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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

T.A.B. Meeting for Grades 7 and up

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). During this time we will get to know each o......More

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). During this time we will get to know each other, play some games, and help the children's department with various tasks. PLUS, you will earn community service hours for each meeting you attend!

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.Click Here to access the Spotify playlist!

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

Saturday Storytime

Join Miss Mary on the 2nd Saturday of every month for 30 minutes of stories, music, and movement. All Ages.Registration is not required.

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

Wicked: For Good

Good newwwwsss... again!North Branford Public Libraries will be showing the brand new musical film, Wicked: For Good! "Now demonized as the Wicked Witch of the West, Elphaba lives in exile, while Glinda resides in the Emerald City. As an angry mob rises against Elphaba,......More

Good newwwwsss... again!North Branford Public Libraries will be showing the brand new musical film, Wicked: For Good! "Now demonized as the Wicked Witch of the West, Elphaba lives in exile, while Glinda resides in the Emerald City. As an angry mob rises against Elphaba, she'll need to reunite with Glinda to transform herself, and all of Oz, for good."Starring: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh & Ethan SlaterCan't make it to the Smith showing? Come to Atwater on February 28th!

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