Kids – North Branford Libraries

Under Our Feet @ ATWATER
Learn about the world under our feet on Thursday July 16! Participants will learn about the layers of soil and what we need for our soil to be healthy. We will conclude our program by making dirt pudding cups! Recommended for K-5th graders.
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All About Rocks @ ATWATER
Discover all you can about rocks and minerals with the New Haven Rock and Mineral Club! On Wednesday July 15 they will showcase rock samples and teach you how they find and identify these special treasures. Maybe even find a few in your backyard.
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Dinos 2 U @ ATWATER
Get up close and personal with real dinosaur fossils on Monday July 13! Jurassic Classroom will bring in dinosaur fossils and artifacts for you to see, touch and learn about. All Ages Welcome.
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Pop-In Storytime w/NBPL @ ATW
Are you missing your favorite teachers? Instead of waiting for school to start, you can visit them here during summer break! Every week, we’ll have a surprise guest teacher from JHS or TVES to share their favorite books. Fourth pop-in is Friday July 10 at 10:30AM.
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Food Explorers @ ATWATER
Join Food Explorers in a special cooking class for children ages 10-14. During this dessert driven program on Thursday July 2 participants will be making their own apple crumbles. Space is limited, so registration is required.
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Wacky Wildlife @ ATWATER
Animal lovers, head to Atwater Library on Tuesday July 7 to learn fun and interesting facts about orcas – these highly intelligent predators! Participants will also make a paper orca to take home. Meant for ages 6 – 12
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T.A.B Meeting @ ATWATER
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 North Branford Public Libraries T.A.B. on Thursday July 9 at 2:30PM.
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Upcoming Events

Jul2

All-American Dessert Tween Cooking Class with Food Explorers

Join Food Explorers for an all American dessert program! You’ll be making Apple Crumbles with homemade whipped cream, full of a sweet cooked apple filling and a from scratch crumble topping.

Recipe is nut free but may contain dairy and gluten.

Registration Required.

For Ages 10-14

5:30pm - 6:30pm View Details

Jul6

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 all ages.

4:00pm - 4:30pm View Details

Jul7

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

10:30am - 11:00am View Details

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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.

Khan Academy Kids

Khan Academy Kids makes learning fun with thousands of educational games, books, and activities that inspire a lifetime of learning and discovery for children ages 2-8. Explore math games, spelling activities, digital books, and more. Kids can learn reading, phonics, writing, and social-emotional development through fun educational games and lessons.

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