Bring Back the Fireflies
Come to the Atwater Memorial Library on Tuesday, April 21st for a special presentation with Xerces Society Ambassador, Nancy Tipping!
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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
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 Pete the Cat Craft.
Recommended ages 2-6
Registration is Required
Note: This craft will also run on Monday, April 27th at 4:30pm.
10:30am - 11:00am View DetailsMonthly 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 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.
10:30am - 12:30pm View DetailsBring Back the Fireflies
Join Nancy Tipping, Xerces Society Ambassador, to learn about the life cycle of fireflies, and the simple things you can do in your own yard that will increase their survival so there will be more of them to enjoy during the summer!
The Xerces Society is a nationwide non-profit 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!
10:30am - 12:30pm View Detailsfull Events Calendar
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Palace Project
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FamilySearch
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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
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JobNow
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Coolmath
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Connecticut History
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