Summer Reading Kick-Off

Kick-Off the Summer at Atwater Library!Join us for music, games, crafts, and mini-golf!Sign up for Summer Reading, meet our amazing Community Partners, and enter to win prizes!Our Summer Theme is: Unearth a StoryFamily Event!No registration Required!

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!

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

Monthly Writers Group

Do you consider writing to be a passion, hobby, or general interest? If that's the case, then our Monthly Writers Group might just be for you!Every third Tuesday of the month at Atwater Memorial Library @ 10:30AM, please join us for a friendly discussion with likeminded......More

Do you consider writing to be a passion, hobby, or general interest? If that's the case, then our Monthly Writers Group might just be for you!Every third Tuesday of the month at Atwater Memorial Library @ 10:30AM, please join us for a friendly discussion with likeminded writers of all levels, where you can share your work, as well as offer constructive criticisms and thoughts on other's writing.These meetings will be facilitated by Rona, a writer with 40+ years of literature and writing teaching experience. If you are unsure of what to write, here are a few optional prompts:"These are meant to offer some ideas for writing, not to limit you in any way. Feel free to ignore them entirely and write on whatever seems meaningful for you. Write in any genre you prefer: poetry, fiction, nonfiction/personal essay, etc. If you use a prompt, choose just one of these, and approach it from any angle that seems fun to you."1. Write a piece inspired in some way by a color.2. Listen to a favorite piece of music, and let it provide inspiration for your writing.3. Think of a pivotal moment in your life. Write about it.4. Consider some of the more memorable people you have met. Write about one of them.

1720 Foxon Road, 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

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

Wacky Wildlife

Calling all animal lovers! Come to the library to learn about GIRAFFES and to make your own giraffe 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

Hands on History with Totoket Historical Society

Join the Totoket Historical Society as we learn about what North Branford was like in the 18th century. We will talk about it's agricultural roots and conclude with an activity where we'll attempt to make our own butter.Registration RequiredRecommended grades K and up

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

Patriotic Felted Gnomes for Adults

Please join us for a hands-on workshop where we will create a felted patriotic gnome!You will learn the fundamentals of needle felting, including shaping wool, building structure, and adding decorative elements.All materials provided, and you'll leave with a finished pi......More

Please join us for a hands-on workshop where we will create a felted patriotic gnome!You will learn the fundamentals of needle felting, including shaping wool, building structure, and adding decorative elements.All materials provided, and you'll leave with a finished piece ready to display or gift.

1720 Foxon Rd, North Branford, CT, 06471, 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

Book Club, "The Nature of Fragile Things"

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, reach out to the library! Copies of each month's titles are limited.This month's title is, The Nature of Fragile Things by Susan Meiss......More

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, reach out to the library! Copies of each month's titles are limited.This month's title is, The Nature of Fragile Things by Susan Meissner!"April 18, 1906: A massive earthquake rocks San Francisco just before daybreak, igniting a devouring inferno. Lives are lost, lives are shattered, but some rise from the ashes forever changed.Sophie Whalen is a young Irish immigrant so desperate to get out of a New York tenement that she answers a mail-order bride ad and agrees to marry a man she knows nothing about. San Francisco widower Martin Hocking proves to be as aloof as he is mesmerizingly handsome. Sophie quickly develops deep affection for Kat, Martin's silent five-year-old daughter, but Martin's odd behavior leaves her with the uneasy feeling that something about her newfound situation isn't right.Then one early-spring evening, a stranger at the door sets in motion a transforming chain of events. Sophie discovers hidden ties to two other women. The first, pretty and pregnant, is standing on her doorstep. The second is hundreds of miles away in the American Southwest, grieving the loss of everything she once loved.The fates of these three women intertwine on the eve of the devastating earthquake, thrusting them onto a perilous journey that will test their resiliency and resolve and, ultimately, their belief that love can overcome fear" - Goodreads.

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

Patriotic Bandana Windsock

Celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday by creating this festive Bandana Windsock.In this hands-on one-hour workshop, you will paint and assemble this beautiful windsock that can decorate your home all summer long. Suggested for adults only, all skill levels are welcome.A......More

Celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday by creating this festive Bandana Windsock.In this hands-on one-hour workshop, you will paint and assemble this beautiful windsock that can decorate your home all summer long. Suggested for adults only, all skill levels are welcome.All materials included.Artist Liz Egan is an art teacher, painter, and printmaker. Through her careers as educator and arts consultant, she has led many workshops for all ages in many mediums. Her fun, participant friendly approach creates a ‘can-do” atmosphere. She lives and maintains an art studio in Clinton, CT.

1720 Foxon Rd, North Branford, CT, 06471, 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 requir......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

Pop-In Storytime with Your Favorite Teachers!

Are you missing your favorite teachers? Instead of waiting for school to start, you can see them throughout summer break at Atwater Library! Every week, we'll have a surprise guest teacher from JHS or TVES come in to read a story and say hi.No registration required. For......More

Are you missing your favorite teachers? Instead of waiting for school to start, you can see them throughout summer break at Atwater Library! Every week, we'll have a surprise guest teacher from JHS or TVES come in to read a story and say hi.No registration required. For all ages.

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

American Heroines with Patty Carver

Conceived of and written by Patty Carver, American Heroines is a one-woman musical that brings four important women of American history to life.- Catherine Coffin - considered first lady of the underground railroad- Mother Jones - known for organizing Unions and fightin......More

Conceived of and written by Patty Carver, American Heroines is a one-woman musical that brings four important women of American history to life.- Catherine Coffin - considered first lady of the underground railroad- Mother Jones - known for organizing Unions and fighting- Molly Pitcher - during the Battle of Monmouth in the Revolutionary War, she gave water to fallen soldiers- Prudence Crandall - In 1833, she established the first academy for African-American women in Canterbury, CTPatty's performance is roughly 1-hour long, followed by a Q&A.

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

Christine's Critters: Raptors

Christine's Critters will showcase amazing birds of prey, such as hawks, owls, and falcons and talk about the remarkable rehabilitation work they do with raptors all over the state.Hundreds of injured raptors stay at Christine's Critters to heal until they can return to......More

Christine's Critters will showcase amazing birds of prey, such as hawks, owls, and falcons and talk about the remarkable rehabilitation work they do with raptors all over the state.Hundreds of injured raptors stay at Christine's Critters to heal until they can return to the wild. We will meet some of the live ambassador birds of prey that have benefited from these conservation efforts!Registration is not required.In the event of rain, this program will be held at the Atwater Library.Note: This program contains live animals.

1827 Middletown Rd, Northford, CT, 06472, US

Pop-In Storytime with Your Favorite Teachers!

Are you missing your favorite teachers? Instead of waiting for school to start, you can see them throughout summer break at Atwater Library! Every week, we'll have a surprise guest teacher from JHS or TVES come in to read a story and say hi.No registration required. For......More

Are you missing your favorite teachers? Instead of waiting for school to start, you can see them throughout summer break at Atwater Library! Every week, we'll have a surprise guest teacher from JHS or TVES come in to read a story and say hi.No registration required. For all ages.

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

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

Colonial Escape Room Session 1

Oh no! You have accidentally traveled back in time to colonial America. The only way to get back to the present is to solve a series of puzzles. Participants will work in groups and have 45 minutes to solve the series of puzzles. Throughout the escape room challenge we ......More

Oh no! You have accidentally traveled back in time to colonial America. The only way to get back to the present is to solve a series of puzzles. Participants will work in groups and have 45 minutes to solve the series of puzzles. Throughout the escape room challenge we will explore the 13 colonies, learn about the economic, political, and religious motivations for settlement as well as the regional differences among the colonies.This escape room is recommended for ages 8 and up.In order to participate in this program participants will need to be able to read and write.Registration Required.

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

Colonial Escape Room Session 2

Oh no! You have accidentally traveled back in time to colonial America. The only way to get back to the present is to solve a series of puzzles. Participants will work in groups and have 45 minutes to solve the series of puzzles. Throughout the escape room challenge we ......More

Oh no! You have accidentally traveled back in time to colonial America. The only way to get back to the present is to solve a series of puzzles. Participants will work in groups and have 45 minutes to solve the series of puzzles. Throughout the escape room challenge we will explore the 13 colonies, learn about the economic, political, and religious motivations for settlement as well as the regional differences among the colonies.This escape room is recommended for ages 8 and up.In order to participate in this program participants will need to be able to read and write.Registration Required.

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

Colonial Escape Room Session 3

Oh no! You have accidentally traveled back in time to colonial America. The only way to get back to the present is to solve a series of puzzles. Participants will work in groups and have 45 minutes to solve the series of puzzles. Throughout the escape room challenge we ......More

Oh no! You have accidentally traveled back in time to colonial America. The only way to get back to the present is to solve a series of puzzles. Participants will work in groups and have 45 minutes to solve the series of puzzles. Throughout the escape room challenge we will explore the 13 colonies, learn about the economic, political, and religious motivations for settlement as well as the regional differences among the colonies.This escape room is recommended for ages 8 and up.In order to participate in this program participants will need to be able to read and write.Registration Required.

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

Colonial Escape Room Session 4

Oh no! You have accidentally traveled back in time to colonial America. The only way to get back to the present is to solve a series of puzzles. Participants will work in groups and have 45 minutes to solve the series of puzzles. Throughout the escape room challenge we ......More

Oh no! You have accidentally traveled back in time to colonial America. The only way to get back to the present is to solve a series of puzzles. Participants will work in groups and have 45 minutes to solve the series of puzzles. Throughout the escape room challenge we will explore the 13 colonies, learn about the economic, political, and religious motivations for settlement as well as the regional differences among the colonies.This escape room is recommended for ages 8 and up.In order to participate in this program participants will need to be able to read and write.Registration Required.

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

Colonial Escape Room Session 5

Oh no! You have accidentally traveled back in time to colonial America. The only way to get back to the present is to solve a series of puzzles. Participants will work in groups and have 45 minutes to solve the series of puzzles. Throughout the escape room challenge we ......More

Oh no! You have accidentally traveled back in time to colonial America. The only way to get back to the present is to solve a series of puzzles. Participants will work in groups and have 45 minutes to solve the series of puzzles. Throughout the escape room challenge we will explore the 13 colonies, learn about the economic, political, and religious motivations for settlement as well as the regional differences among the colonies.This escape room is recommended for ages 8 and up.In order to participate in this program participants will need to be able to read and write.Registration Required.

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