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ALL MONTH LONG! Polar Bears Scavenger Hunt

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 8:00pm
Children's Department at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
Hobbies & Gaming
Age Group:
Preschool, Children

All Ages

Polar bear, polar bear, what do you see? 10 polar bears hiding from me! Can you find all 10 polar bears hidden in the Children’s Department? 

Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Event Details:

All Ages

Polar bear, polar bear, what do you see? 10 polar bears hiding from me! Can you find all 10 polar bears hidden in the Children’s Department? 

Additional Information

No Registration

This is a drop in / walk in program. There is no registration required for this event.

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Shadow Puppets with Jim Napolitano

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool, Children

Did you know that Santa had many jobs in his career? This silly shadow puppet show tells the tales of all of Santa’s other jobs. 

Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Did you know that Santa had many jobs in his career? This silly shadow puppet show tells the tales of all of Santa’s other jobs. 

Additional Information

Liability Waver

By registering for this program, the individual(s) and/or parent/legal guardian of the registered child(ren) do hereby agree to waive, release, and hold harmless the Town of North Haven and its agents and employees from any and all causes of action including personal injury and/or property damage.

Closing Early for New Year's Eve

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 12:00pm - 8:00pm
North Haven Memorial Library

The Library will be closing early on Wednesday, December 31st at noon. It will be closed, Thursday, January 1st in observance of New Year's Day. We will reopen on Friday, January 2...

Closing
Branches:
North Haven Memorial Library
Description:

The Library will be closing early on Wednesday, December 31st at noon. It will be closed, Thursday, January 1st in observance of New Year's Day. We will reopen on Friday, January 2nd.

Closed for New Year's Day

All Day
North Haven Memorial Library

The Library will be closed, Thursday, January 1st in observance of New Year's Day. We will reopen on Friday, January 2nd.

Closing
Branches:
North Haven Memorial Library
Description:

The Library will be closed, Thursday, January 1st in observance of New Year's Day. We will reopen on Friday, January 2nd.

This event is in the "Adults" group

German Conversation Group

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
Culture & Travel, Hangout
Age Group:
Adults
German:

Come practice your German speaking in an informal group.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Travel, Hangout
Registration Required

German

Come practice your German speaking in an informal group.

Additional Information

Liability Waver

By registering for this program, the individual(s) and/or parent/legal guardian of the registered child(ren) do hereby agree to waive, release, and hold harmless the Town of North Haven and its agents and employees from any and all causes of action including personal injury and/or property damage.

This event is in the "Grades 9th - 12th" group

Study Group: MIDTERMS

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Study Room 2 at North Haven Memorial Library
Age Group:
Grades 9th - 12th

Midterms are coming to NHHS! Sign up for this evening study group. We've reserved a room for you and your friends to have a designated study space.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Study Room 2
Age Group: Grades 9th - 12th
Registration Required
Event Details:

Midterms are coming to NHHS! Sign up for this evening study group. We've reserved a room for you and your friends to have a designated study space.

Additional Information

Liability Waver

By registering for this program, the individual(s) and/or parent/legal guardian of the registered child(ren) do hereby agree to waive, release, and hold harmless the Town of North Haven and its agents and employees from any and all causes of action including personal injury and/or property damage.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grades 6th - 8th" group
This event is in the "Grades 9th - 12th" group

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
Hangout, Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6th - 8th, Grades 9th - 12th

Our Teen Advisory Board (TAB) features a group of awesome teen volunteers who are interested in the inner workings of the library.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6th - 8th, Grades 9th - 12th
Program Type: Hangout, Volunteer
Registration Required
Event Details:

Our Teen Advisory Board (TAB) features a group of awesome teen volunteers who are interested in the inner workings of the library.

Additional Information

Liability Waver

By registering for this program, the individual(s) and/or parent/legal guardian of the registered child(ren) do hereby agree to waive, release, and hold harmless the Town of North Haven and its agents and employees from any and all causes of action including personal injury and/or property damage.

Volunteer

To earn Community Services hours for this event, you need to be either a resident of North Haven OR a student at a North Haven Public School.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Thursday Morning Book Club

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults

For the month of January, we will be discussing Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
Event Details:

For the month of January, we will be discussing Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid.

Additional Information

Liability Waver

By registering for this program, the individual(s) and/or parent/legal guardian of the registered child(ren) do hereby agree to waive, release, and hold harmless the Town of North Haven and its agents and employees from any and all causes of action including personal injury and/or property damage.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Book Chat

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Hangout
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a lively gathering of book lovers! Share your current reads, spark intriguing conversations, and discover your next favorite book in a relaxed atmosphere.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions, Hangout
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a lively gathering of book lovers! Share your current reads, spark intriguing conversations, and discover your next favorite book in a relaxed atmosphere.

Additional Information

Liability Waver

By registering for this program, the individual(s) and/or parent/legal guardian of the registered child(ren) do hereby agree to waive, release, and hold harmless the Town of North Haven and its agents and employees from any and all causes of action including personal injury and/or property damage.

Photography/Recordings

Per the North Haven Memorial Library's Program Policy, the library reserves the right to to photograph/record individuals and groups attending library services and programs. These photos and/or videos may be used for promotional purposes. Participants may request from a staff member that their image, or that of their child, not be used by the Library for these purposes.

This event is in the "Grades 9th - 12th" group

Study Group: MIDTERMS

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Study Room 2 at North Haven Memorial Library
Age Group:
Grades 9th - 12th

Midterms are coming to NHHS! Sign up for this evening study group. We've reserved a room for you and your friends to have a designated study space.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Study Room 2
Age Group: Grades 9th - 12th
Registration Required
Event Details:

Midterms are coming to NHHS! Sign up for this evening study group. We've reserved a room for you and your friends to have a designated study space.

Additional Information

Liability Waver

By registering for this program, the individual(s) and/or parent/legal guardian of the registered child(ren) do hereby agree to waive, release, and hold harmless the Town of North Haven and its agents and employees from any and all causes of action including personal injury and/or property damage.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Lit Lounge: YA Book Club for Adults

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Haven at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults

Welcome to Lit Lounge. This chill book club is designed for adult readers of young adult (YA) literature. Once a month we'll invite adults into our new teen space to chat about a trendy YA genre/subgenre.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Teen Haven
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to Lit Lounge. This chill book club is designed for adult readers of young adult (YA) literature. Once a month we'll invite adults into our new teen space to chat about a trendy YA genre/subgenre.

Additional Information

Liability Waver

By registering for this program, the individual(s) and/or parent/legal guardian of the registered child(ren) do hereby agree to waive, release, and hold harmless the Town of North Haven and its agents and employees from any and all causes of action including personal injury and/or property damage.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Sit & Stitch at North Haven Memorial Library

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Craft Corner at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts / DIY
Age Group:
Adults

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!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Craft Corner
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts / DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

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!

Additional Information

Liability Waver

By registering for this program, the individual(s) and/or parent/legal guardian of the registered child(ren) do hereby agree to waive, release, and hold harmless the Town of North Haven and its agents and employees from any and all causes of action including personal injury and/or property damage.

Photography/Recordings

Per the North Haven Memorial Library's Program Policy, the library reserves the right to to photograph/record individuals and groups attending library services and programs. These photos and/or videos may be used for promotional purposes. Participants may request from a staff member that their image, or that of their child, not be used by the Library for these purposes.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grades 6th - 8th" group
This event is in the "Grades 9th - 12th" group

Teen Homeschool Hangout

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Teen Haven at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts / DIY, Hangout, Hobbies & Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6th - 8th, Grades 9th - 12th

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.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Teen Haven
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6th - 8th, Grades 9th - 12th
Program Type: Arts & Crafts / DIY, Hangout, Hobbies & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

Additional Information

Liability Waver

By registering for this program, the individual(s) and/or parent/legal guardian of the registered child(ren) do hereby agree to waive, release, and hold harmless the Town of North Haven and its agents and employees from any and all causes of action including personal injury and/or property damage.

This event is in the "Grades 9th - 12th" group

Study Group: MIDTERMS

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Haven at North Haven Memorial Library
Age Group:
Grades 9th - 12th

Midterms are coming to NHHS! Sign up for this evening afternoon study group. We've reserved a room for you and your friends to have a designated study space.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Teen Haven
Age Group: Grades 9th - 12th
Registration Required
Event Details:

Midterms are coming to NHHS! Sign up for this evening afternoon study group. We've reserved a room for you and your friends to have a designated study space.

Additional Information

Liability Waver

By registering for this program, the individual(s) and/or parent/legal guardian of the registered child(ren) do hereby agree to waive, release, and hold harmless the Town of North Haven and its agents and employees from any and all causes of action including personal injury and/or property damage.

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Parent Playdate

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Department at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
Hangout, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool

Ages: Parents/Caregivers of children ages 0 - 5yrs

Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Hangout, Storytime
Event Details:

Ages: Parents/Caregivers of children ages 0 - 5yrs

Additional Information

No Registration

This is a drop in / walk in program. There is no registration required for this event.

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Calm Connections

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Story Room at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
Hangout
Age Group:
Preschool, Children

Ages: Parents/Caregivers of children ages 0 - 5yrs

Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Children's Story Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Hangout
Event Details:

Ages: Parents/Caregivers of children ages 0 - 5yrs

Additional Information

No Registration

This is a drop in / walk in program. There is no registration required for this event.

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Children's Winter Reading Challenge 2026

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 11:30am - 8:00pm
Children's Department at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool, Children

Ages: Birth – 5th Grade

Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Ages: Birth – 5th Grade

Additional Information

Liability Waver

By registering for this program, the individual(s) and/or parent/legal guardian of the registered child(ren) do hereby agree to waive, release, and hold harmless the Town of North Haven and its agents and employees from any and all causes of action including personal injury and/or property damage.

This event is in the "Children" group

Kids Who Code

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children's Story Room at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Learn to code and change the world! Kids Who Code is a national program that is on a mission to change the image of what a programmer looks like and does.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Children's Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to code and change the world! Kids Who Code is a national program that is on a mission to change the image of what a programmer looks like and does.

Additional Information

Liability Waver

By registering for this program, the individual(s) and/or parent/legal guardian of the registered child(ren) do hereby agree to waive, release, and hold harmless the Town of North Haven and its agents and employees from any and all causes of action including personal injury and/or property damage.

Photography/Recordings

Per the North Haven Memorial Library's Program Policy, the library reserves the right to to photograph/record individuals and groups attending library services and programs. These photos and/or videos may be used for promotional purposes. Participants may request from a staff member that their image, or that of their child, not be used by the Library for these purposes.

This event is in the "Grades 9th - 12th" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Snowy Smiles Snowman Painting

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Community Room at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts / DIY
Age Group:
Grades 9th - 12th, Adults

Celebrate the magic of winter with our Snowy Smiles painting program. Attendees will follow simple step-by-step instructions to bring personality to their snowman that is sure to bring smiles this winter season!

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Grades 9th - 12th, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts / DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the magic of winter with our Snowy Smiles painting program. Attendees will follow simple step-by-step instructions to bring personality to their snowman that is sure to bring smiles this winter season!

Additional Information

Photography/Recordings

Per the North Haven Memorial Library's Program Policy, the library reserves the right to to photograph/record individuals and groups attending library services and programs. These photos and/or videos may be used for promotional purposes. Participants may request from a staff member that their image, or that of their child, not be used by the Library for these purposes.

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Bilingual Storytime

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Story Room at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool

It’s time for some fun with stories, songs, and nursery rhymes in both English and Spanish.  This story time is perfect for parents/caregivers and their little ones who speak Spanish and/or English already or for those who don’t, but wo

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Children's Story Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

It’s time for some fun with stories, songs, and nursery rhymes in both English and Spanish.  This story time is perfect for parents/caregivers and their little ones who speak Spanish and/or English already or for those who don’t, but wo

Additional Information

Liability Waver

By registering for this program, the individual(s) and/or parent/legal guardian of the registered child(ren) do hereby agree to waive, release, and hold harmless the Town of North Haven and its agents and employees from any and all causes of action including personal injury and/or property damage.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Livestrong with Cancer

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Join Marisa McCoy, a Registered Dietitian from ShopRite of Wallingford, in a presentation on Livestrong foods for fighting cancer.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Marisa McCoy, a Registered Dietitian from ShopRite of Wallingford, in a presentation on Livestrong foods for fighting cancer.

Additional Information

Photography/Recordings

Per the North Haven Memorial Library's Program Policy, the library reserves the right to to photograph/record individuals and groups attending library services and programs. These photos and/or videos may be used for promotional purposes. Participants may request from a staff member that their image, or that of their child, not be used by the Library for these purposes.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Online Author Talk: David Brooks

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for an online discussion with prominent cultural writer and bestselling author David Brooks on his book, How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply, in which he helps us pose essential qu

Virtual Event
Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events
Event Details:

Join us for an online discussion with prominent cultural writer and bestselling author David Brooks on his book, How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply, in which he helps us pose essential qu

Additional Information

Library Speaker Consortium

Please note, the Author Talk series is brought to the North Haven Library through a partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium, sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Because this series is facilitated by the Library Speakers Consortium, you must register for this event directly through the library's Author Talk portal (click here to register).  Upon successful registration, you will receive the link to join the webinar from the North Haven Memorial Library via info@libraryc.org. Please be sure to check your spam if you do not receive your registration email in a timely manner. If you have any difficulty registering for this event, please contact the library for assistance at 203-239-5803. Sponsored by The Friends of the North Haven Library.

Virtual Program

Reminder: This is a virtual program and will not be held at the library. You will receive a link to attend the online event.

This event is in the "Grades 9th - 12th" group

Study Group: MIDTERMS

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Study Room 2 at North Haven Memorial Library
Age Group:
Grades 9th - 12th

Midterms are coming to NHHS! Sign up for this evening study group. We've reserved a room for you and your friends to have a designated study space.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Study Room 2
Age Group: Grades 9th - 12th
Registration Required
Event Details:

Midterms are coming to NHHS! Sign up for this evening study group. We've reserved a room for you and your friends to have a designated study space.

Additional Information

Liability Waver

By registering for this program, the individual(s) and/or parent/legal guardian of the registered child(ren) do hereby agree to waive, release, and hold harmless the Town of North Haven and its agents and employees from any and all causes of action including personal injury and/or property damage.

This event is in the "Children" group

Switch Party

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children's Story Room at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
Hobbies & Gaming
Age Group:
Children

Ages: 6 - 11yrs 

Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Children's Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Event Details:

Ages: 6 - 11yrs 

Additional Information

No Registration

This is a drop in / walk in program. There is no registration required for this event.