Protect the Monarchs
Tuesday, April 23rd, come to the Atwater library and join Nancy Tipping, Xerces Society Ambassador, to learn about the beautiful monarch butterflies.
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Atwater Memorial Library
1720 Foxon Road
North Branford, CT 06471
203-315-6020 / Fax 203-315-6021
Edward Smith Library
3 Old Post Road
Northford, CT 06472
203-484-0469 / Fax 203-484-6024
Hours for Both Libraries:Monday – Thursday: 10:00 – 8:00
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Upcoming Programs
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, members will be more than willing to give pointers while playing.
What to Bring
For 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!
6:00pm - 8:00pm View DetailsTots 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!
10:30am - 11:00am View DetailsProtect the Monarchs
Join Nancy Tipping, Xerces Society Ambassador, to learn about the beautiful monarch butterflies, their life history, threats, and what you can do to help this iconic species.
The Xerces Society is a nationwide nonprofit that works to protect the natural world through the conservation of invertebrates and their habitats.
6:30pm - 8:00pm View DetailsNeedle 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.
10:00am - 12:00pm View Detailsfull Events Calendar
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World Book Dramatic Learning
Where creativity, imagination and learning meet! Access a robust collection of popular plays with everything needed to put on a production. Educators will love the lesson plans and extended learning pieces that help students become more fluent readers, understand core concepts, and internalize content.
World Book Student
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World Book Early Learning
Preschool & Early Elementary. For pre & emergent readers learning the fundamentals of reading and writing. Enforces early childhood curriculum with 350+ fiction / nonfiction read-aloud stories including fairy tales and nursery rhymes, printable activities and matching and tracing games. Includes short nonfiction videos with educator lessons & disguised learning activities.
iNDIEFLIX
A streaming movie service that offers access to pop culture favorites, box office hits, award-winning feature films, documentaries, and shorts.
To access iNDIEFLIX, sign into your LION: Libraries Online account using either the Libby app or the web version of the Libby app from your computer.
Look for “EXTRAS” and click on iNDIEFLIX.
Craftsy
Over 1,400 in-depth instructional videos for all creative makers from basic instruction to advanced techniques for fabric and yarn crafts, baking, drawing, and much more.
To access Craftsy, sign into your LION: Libraries Online account using either the Libby app or the web version of the Libby app from your computer.
Look for “EXTRAS” and click on Craftsy.
FamilySearch
FamilySearch is the world’s largest repository of free genealogical records, based in the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah. Records from over 130 countries include birth, marriage, death, census, probate, land, military, International Genealogical Index, and more. In-Library use only. Remote access is not available.
Driving-Tests.org
Driving-Tests.org offers access to Connecticut DMV handbooks and practice tests to help you prepare for your learner’s permit, driver’s license, motorcycle license or commercial driver’s license
The Great Courses
Unlimited access to hundreds of courses for lifelong learning and personal enrichment on subjects like history, food & wine, finance, travel and much more.
To access The Great Courses, sign into your LION: Libraries Online account using either the Libby app or the web version of the Libby app from your computer.
Look for “EXTRAS” and click on The Great Courses.
JobNow
Interview coaching, resume assistance, career guidance, and an Adult Learning Center.
