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

Drop-in Tech Help

The Atwater Library is now offering 30-minute one-on-one tech help with Becca throughout the month. 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 ser......More

The Atwater Library is now offering 30-minute one-on-one tech help with Becca throughout the month. 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.

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

Drop-in Tech Help

The Atwater Library is now offering 30-minute one-on-one tech help with Jared throughout the month. 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 ser......More

The Atwater Library is now offering 30-minute one-on-one tech help with Jared throughout the month. 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.

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

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

Unearth a Story

What if you found a fossil on a hike? More importantly, what if it came to life?Write your own story as we unearth a variety of fossils during the adventures of a young hiker. We will bring some real fossils and explain about Connecticut’s state fossil and dinosaur. You......More

What if you found a fossil on a hike? More importantly, what if it came to life?Write your own story as we unearth a variety of fossils during the adventures of a young hiker. We will bring some real fossils and explain about Connecticut’s state fossil and dinosaur. You will be able to make a Dinosaur Track Book to take with you and help inspire some adventures of your own.Registration Required. Recommended for grades PreK-5.Presented by CT DEEP and Dinosaur State Park.

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

Felted Hedgehogs for Teens

Please join us for a fun, teen-focused needle felting class where we will create a felted hedgehog with curly sheep's locks for its spine!You will learn the fundamentals of needle felting, including shaping wool, building structure, and adding decorative elements.All ma......More

Please join us for a fun, teen-focused needle felting class where we will create a felted hedgehog with curly sheep's locks for its spine!You will learn the fundamentals of needle felting, including shaping wool, building structure, and adding decorative elements.All materials are provided, and you'll leave with a finished hedgehog you'll be proud to show off!Ages 12-17

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

3D Printer How To: drop-in event

Join us for a series of drop-in How Tos of our 3D printer. Anytime between 4PM to 7PM community members can stop by the Atwater Library to see our 3D printer in action. Feel free to ask questions about the process and get a little more information on how you can use 3D ......More

Join us for a series of drop-in How Tos of our 3D printer. Anytime between 4PM to 7PM community members can stop by the Atwater Library to see our 3D printer in action. Feel free to ask questions about the process and get a little more information on how you can use 3D printing software from home. Registration is not required.

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

East Shore Health District Monthly Information Session

Representatives from the East Shore Health District will be at the Atwater Memoria Library on the fourth Thursday of each month! Stop by for information on a variety of topics, including local social support resources, personal preparedness, and overdose prevention, amo......More

Representatives from the East Shore Health District will be at the Atwater Memoria Library on the fourth Thursday of each month! Stop by for information on a variety of topics, including local social support resources, personal preparedness, and overdose prevention, among others. Conversations and questions are welcome.The East Shore Health District is committed to improving the health and well being of our residents through programs that promote wellness, prevent and control disease, and provide education about healthy lifestyles.No registration required!

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

Drop-in Tech Help

The Atwater Library is now offering 30-minute one-on-one tech help with Becca throughout the month. 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 ser......More

The Atwater Library is now offering 30-minute one-on-one tech help with Becca throughout the month. 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.

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

Wildlife Conservation in America with Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo

Did you know American bison were almost hunted to extinction? Learn all about how human activity caused the decline, then recovery of many animal species native to America. We'll even meet some animals that have come back from the brink of extinction!Registration Requir......More

Did you know American bison were almost hunted to extinction? Learn all about how human activity caused the decline, then recovery of many animal species native to America. We'll even meet some animals that have come back from the brink of extinction!Registration Required.For kids entering 1st-6th grade.

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

3D Printer How To: drop-in event

Join us for a series of drop-in How Tos of our 3D printer. Anytime between 12PM to 3PM community members can stop by the Atwater Library to see our 3D printer in action. Feel free to ask questions about the process and get a little more information on how you can use 3D......More

Join us for a series of drop-in How Tos of our 3D printer. Anytime between 12PM to 3PM community members can stop by the Atwater Library to see our 3D printer in action. Feel free to ask questions about the process and get a little more information on how you can use 3D printing software from home. Registration is not required.

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

Colonial Kids

Join us to explore daily life in colonial Connecticut through reproduction objects and hands-on activities.Compare and contrast your lives to those of colonial children while learning about both work and play. Make a “hornbook,” examine clothing, try out daily chores, a......More

Join us to explore daily life in colonial Connecticut through reproduction objects and hands-on activities.Compare and contrast your lives to those of colonial children while learning about both work and play. Make a “hornbook,” examine clothing, try out daily chores, and play with reproduction colonial-era toys.Registration RequiredRecommended ages 5 and up

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

Black History in Connecticut

In this program, the Connecticut Museum of Culture & History will take you on a tour of items from their collection representing a spectrum of the Black experience in CT.- You’ll learn about a Harlem Renaissance writer, Ann Petry, who carefully preserved artifacts chron......More

In this program, the Connecticut Museum of Culture & History will take you on a tour of items from their collection representing a spectrum of the Black experience in CT.- You’ll learn about a Harlem Renaissance writer, Ann Petry, who carefully preserved artifacts chronicling the black community of Saybrook.- Examine daguerreotypes by Augustus Washington, who abandoned a successful Hartford photography business to build a new nation in Africa.- Browse through the photo album of a Hollywood actress who became a champion of labor rights for black entertainers.- Marvel at the gorgeous costumes created by CT’s West Indian community for their annual MAS celebration, and see artifacts documenting the Civil Rights movement in our state.

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

Drop-in Tech Help

The Atwater Library is now offering 30-minute one-on-one tech help with Becca throughout the month. 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 ser......More

The Atwater Library is now offering 30-minute one-on-one tech help with Becca throughout the month. 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.

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

Tie Dye

Join us on the lawn at Atwater to make some tie dye! Bring something from home and see what you can create!Registration requiredRecommended ages 6-12NOTE: In the event of rain, this program will be canceled.

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

Drop-in Tech Help

The Atwater Library is now offering 30-minute one-on-one tech help with Jared throughout the month. 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 ser......More

The Atwater Library is now offering 30-minute one-on-one tech help with Jared throughout the month. 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.

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