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North Haven Memorial Library

North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm St., North Haven, CT

North Haven Memorial Library is a public central library in North Haven, CT. Open 2,720 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 29,450 square feet.

Bedazzle a Book

In 1 week · Thu, May 14, 7:00 PM–9:15 PM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT

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...

Thursday Morning Book Club

In 1 week · Thu, May 14, 2:30 PM–3:30 PM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT

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.

Romance Book Club

In 4 weeks · Wed, May 27, 10:30 PM–11:45 PM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT

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...

Thursday Morning Book Club

Thu, Jun 11, 2:30 PM–3:30 PM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT

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...

Reverse Coloring

In 2 weeks · Tue, May 19, 6:30 PM–7:45 PM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT

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...

Romance Book Club

Thu, Jun 25, 10:30 PM–11:45 PM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT · Ages Up to 5

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,...

Sit & Stitch at North Haven Memorial Library

In 1 week · Thu, May 14, 10:00 PM–11:30 PM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT

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...

Sit & Stitch at North Haven Memorial Library

Thu, Jun 11, 10:00 PM–11:30 PM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT

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...

Creation Station: Egg Crate Flowers

In 5 days · Thu, May 7, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT · Ages 18+

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.

Firefly Wishes Paint Night

In 1 week · Mon, May 11, 10:00 PM–11:45 PM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT · Ages 13+

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...

Middle School Chess Club

In 1 week · Tue, May 12, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT

Interested in learning the game of chess? Looking for more middle schoolers to play with? Join our highly-requested Middle School Chess Club! Students in grades 6-8 and their families are invited to participate. Registration required.

Online Author Talk: Sana Javeri Kadri & Asha Loupy

Tue, Jun 23, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT

Join us as we chat with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy about The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook, which celebrates beautiful, simple, and seasonal cooking with 85 recipes adapted from India and Sri Lanka’s best family spice farms.

Readers & Writers for Homeschooled Teens

In 3 weeks · Fri, May 22, 2:30 PM–4:00 PM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT

Readers and writers unite! Join us for this creative writing/book club combo. We'll share our favorite books, chat about our latest writings, and get those creative juices flowing with fun activities. Students in grades 6-12 are invited to participate. Registration required.

Assisting Teens in Managing Anger in Positive Ways

Starts in 3 hrs · Sat, May 2, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT

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...

Senior Care Options for Concerned Families

In 1 week · Sat, May 9, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT

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...

Middle School Murder Mystery Party: Murder at the Pizzeria!

In 4 weeks · Thu, May 28, 9:00 PM–11:30 PM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT

Spaghetti sauce or blood? Saucy pizza wheel or murder weapon?? Join us for another epic Murder Mystery Party as we travel to Bella Morte's Pizzeria and investigate the death of Karl Ickbread . . . We'll have pizza and give out awards for things like best actor, most likely to eat a whole pizza pie,.

Registration Opens: Summer 2026 Teen Volunteering

In 3 weeks · Tue, May 26, 11:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT · Ages 10–17

Registration for all summer volunteer opportunities opens on Tuesday, May 26th at 7:00pm. This includes volunteering at our annual Summer Reading Fest on Saturday, June 20th. All summertime volunteer programs are tagged with *VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY* in the event title. Volunteer spots at these...

Parent Playdate

Tomorrow · Mon, May 4, 2:00 PM–3:00 PM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT · Ages Up to 5

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.

ALL MONTH LONG - Horses Scavenger Hunt

In 4 weeks · Sun, May 31, 12:00 AM–12:00 AM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT

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?

Middle School Chess Club

In 3 weeks · Tue, May 26, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT

Interested in learning the game of chess? Looking for more middle schoolers to play with? Join our highly-requested Middle School Chess Club! Students in grades 6-8 and their families are invited to participate. Registration required.

Take & Create: Re-Usable Beeswax Wrap

In 1 week · Tue, May 12, 2:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT · Ages 13+

Pick up date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 (at the adult service desk) Pick up time: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm Beeswax wrap is a reusable, compostable alternative to plastic wrap. This all-natural, breathable wrap keep leftover food fresher for longer. We provide the materials and directions for this take home.

Puppies with a Purpose: Raising Tomorrow's Guide Dogs

In 2 weeks · Sat, May 16, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT

Join Kim Birge-Liberman to learn about the rewarding experience of raising and socializing a guide dog puppy to help empower individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Kim has been a middle and high school science teacher for over 20 years. She and her family have been raising guide dog...

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

In 4 days · Wed, May 6, 7:00 PM–8:30 PM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT · Ages 10–17

Our Teen Advisory Board (TAB) features a group of awesome teen volunteers who are interested in the inner workings of the library. At TAB, members share their ideas for new programs/services, help the Teen Department plan special events, and overall work to make our library a better place for...

Dance Party

In 2 days · Tue, May 5, 2:30 PM–3:00 PM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT

Calling all toddlers and preschoolers! Join us for this loosely structured dance party to burn off some extra energy, sing, dance and play with instruments.

Baby Prom

In 5 days · Fri, May 8, 2:30 PM–3:30 PM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT · Ages Up to 5

This is our PROMPOSAL to you! Join us for a very special baby prom where we’ll have dancing, toys, and a craft. Plus, a special photo wall with “limo” service to commemorate baby's first prom. Dress to impress and come dance and play the morning away.

Booktime Boogie

In 3 days · Wed, May 6, 2:30 PM–3:00 PM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT

Time to shake, rattle and roll… at the library. We’ll read some groovy stories, sing songs and play instruments in this loosely structured, rockin’ storytime.

Teen Homeschool Hangout

In 5 days · Fri, May 8, 2:30 PM–4:30 PM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT · Ages 10–17

Want to meet other homeschooled teens? Come hang with us! We'll play games, work on a craft, and share what we’ve been up to since our last hangout. Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to participate. Registration encouraged.

Real or Fake? How AI Is Changing What You See, Hear, and Trust

In 1 week · Tue, May 12, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT

Artificial intelligence can now clone a person’s voice from a few seconds of audio, create photos of people who don’t exist, and make it harder than ever to know what’s genuine. Join Alex Linos, IT Director for the Town of North Haven, for a plain-language, empowering presentation on how AI is...

German Conversation Group

In 3 days · Tue, May 5, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · North Haven Memorial Library · 17 Elm Street, North Haven, CT