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Join us for a relaxing Sit & Stitch session at the library. Bring your current projects or works-in-progress, yarn, and tools to work with other fiber artists and chat! Our Tech Services Librarian, Alexa, will provide a new crochet stitch and guide discussion. Please note: this is not an...
It’s never too soon to start learning the basic concepts behind STEAM programming. In Mixed Media Art we’ll spend the time tapping into kids’ creativity and problem solving by giving them the opportunity to create whatever they can imagine with the supplies we provide. Dress to make a mess!
Kids just wanna have fun, but sometimes a big library can be overstimulating. We encourage parents in our community who have children on the autism spectrum or with sensory needs to come together every Monday in the Children’s Story Room for sensory play. While you’re here, enjoy getting to know...
Nothing says summer like the bright lights of fireflies! Joins us for a magical evening of fun for a step-by-step painting of a summer night sky full of fireflies! This program is for ages 13+. Ashley Ewert is a Children's Librarian by day and a crafter of all things by night! She loves to share...
Ages: Parents/Caregivers of children ages 0 - 5yrs Kids just wanna have fun, but sometimes a big library can be overstimulating. We encourage parents in our community who have children on the autism spectrum or with sensory needs to come together every Monday in the Children’s Story Room for...
Ages: 3 - 10yrs with an adult Come make a craft at the library while supplies last. This week: Mother’s Day is coming quick and we have the perfect craft to gift to mom. A few materials, some paint and a lot of love will make these beautiful flowers bloom.
Hush little baby don’t say a word… it’s time for a bedtime story! Put on your coziest PJ’s and head over to the library for some soothing stories, songs, and goodnight stretches. You’ll be ready to snooze through the night after this sweet storytime.
Join us for an introduction to money concepts for Financial Literacy Month. Children will learn the difference between spending now and saving for later. Then, kids will get creative by building and decorating their own banks to take home, perfect for practicing saving in a fun, hands-on way.
Join us for a simple introduction to money concepts for Financial Literacy Month. Children will learn the difference between spending now and saving for later. Then, kids will get creative and decorate their own banks to take home, perfect for practicing saving in a fun, hands-on way.
There’s a new trend and it might just be our most favorite thing yet –bedazzling books! Bring a trade paperback book with a cover that you like and then bling the picture or title by gluing on rhinestones/gems. Think diamond art, but the book cover is your canvas. We'll have crafting music...
Join us for a relaxing Sit & Stitch session at the library. Bring your current projects or works-in-progress, yarn, and tools to work with other fiber artists and chat! Our Tech Services Librarian, Alexa, will provide a new crochet stitch and guide discussion. Please note: this is not an...
For the month of June, we will be reading and discussing When She Returned by Lucinda Berry. Kate Bennett vanished from a parking lot eleven years ago, leaving behind her husband and young daughter. When she shows up at a Montana gas station, clutching an infant and screaming for help,...
Reverse coloring is a therapeutic art technique where you draw on pre-painted pages using a black pen. It helps increase focus and replace negative thoughts with positive ones. We'll start by making soothing unfinished watercolor designs. While they are drying we'll start drawing on some pre-made...
For the month of May, we will be reading and discussing From Lukov With Love by Mariana Zapata. If someone were to ask Jasmine Santos to describe the last few years of her life with a single word, it would definitely be a four-letter one. After seventeen years of figure skating - and countless...
For the month of April, we will be reading and discussing The Reunion by Meghan Quinn. Martin and Peggy Chance believe love should last a lifetime. With their fiftieth wedding anniversary on the horizon, they’ve modeled a beautiful relationship for their three grown children. But to their...
For the month of June, we will be discussing The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki Brammer. A heartwarming debut novel about Clover Brooks, a solitary New York City death doula who, after spending years helping others die peacefully and cataloging their regrets, is prompted by a client's final...
For the month of May , we will be discussing There are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak. An epic novel connecting three characters across time—1840s London, 2014 Turkey, and modern-day London—bound by the Tigris and Thames rivers and a single drop of water.
Come learn AND have fun! Parent/Caregivers and their toddlers will interact with books, learn fingerplays, and sing.
Ages: Parents/Caregivers of children ages 0 - 5yrs Kids just wanna have fun… and their parents do too! We encourage parents in our community to come together every Monday morning in the Children’s Department to play. While you’re here, enjoy getting to know other parents/caregivers and their little.
Estate planning is an essential part of protecting families and long-term financial security within the community. This seminar is designed to educate seniors, young families, and small business owners on how to safeguard their assets, provide for loved ones, and ensure their wishes are clearly...
Ages: Parents/Caregivers of children ages 0 - 5yrs Kids just wanna have fun… and their parents do too! We encourage parents in our community to come together every Monday morning in the Children’s Department to play. While you’re here, enjoy getting to know other parents/caregivers and their little.
Parents, caregivers, and youth-serving professionals are encouraged to join us for this interactive event! Attendees will explore strategies for helping teens manage their anger in constructive ways. This anger management program was developed with and for adolescents, plus the adults in their...
All Ages Learning about the solar system just became more fun with this month’s scavenger hunt! Can you find all 8 planets, plus Earth’s sun and moon in the Children’s Department?
1969. Dr. Audrey Evans joins world-renowned children's hospital and battles sexism, medical conventions, and the subterfuge of her peers to develop revolutionary treatments and purchase the first Ronald McDonald House, impacting millions. Rated: PG, Runtime: 115 mins.
All Ages May is the Kentucky Derby so we thought it would be fun to have some horses running around the department! Can you find all 10 horses in the Children’s Department?
Registration is highly recommended but not required. Walk-ins are always welcome. This program brings caregivers and babies together to nurture bonds and increase awareness of the child’s development. Our primary focus is the healthy development of infants ages 0-24 months old with an emphasis on..
Ages: Parents/Caregivers of children ages 0 - 5yrs Kids just wanna have fun… and their parents do too! We encourage parents in our community to come together every Monday morning in the Children’s Department to play. While you’re here, enjoy getting to know other parents/caregivers and their little.
Dig into the basics of gardening throughout the seasons with the Library and the North Haven Garden Club! We’ll learn some beginner-friendly tips and blend crafting with planting projects to inspire young green thumbs. Our hope is for kids to grow their own little gardens at home while discovering.
Time for too-too much fun! If you and your child have a tutu or bow tie, wear it while enjoying music, dancing, and a story.
Of the 820,000 seniors currently living in Connecticut, most want the same thing: to stay safe, independent, and in their own homes for as long as possible. But many families don’t know what support is available or when it’s time to plan ahead. That’s why Assisted Living Home Care Services, a...