Amazing CT Tales with Mike Allen: The Trail of the Whispering Giants
Join us at the Atwater Memorial Library, or tune in from home via Zoom on Wednesday, March 11th for the third and final event of Mike Allen’s Amazing CT Tales Series!
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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
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.
4:30pm - 5:00pm View DetailsBowties 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.
10:30am - 11:00am View DetailsDrop-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 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.
2:00pm - 5:00pm View DetailsQuilter'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 required.
10:00am - 2:00pm View Detailsfull Events Calendar
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Driving-Tests.org
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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.
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JobNow
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Coolmath
Launched by a math teacher in 1997, Coolmath4Kids is an amusement park of math, games, and more, designed to teach math and make it FUN, for ages 12 and under.
Connecticut History
ConnecticutHistory.org connects you to the people, traditions, innovations & events making up the rich history of the Nutmeg State, through primary source images, documents, and objects.
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