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Zine Workshop

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Teen Haven at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts / DIY, Hangout, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6th - 8th, Grades 9th - 12th
Event Details:

Are you cool enough for the Zine Scene? We think so.Come make zines (mini-magazines) with us at the library. We'll scribble, cut, color, and storyboard our way into the best little...

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

Are you cool enough for the Zine Scene? We think so.

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.

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Parent Playdate

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Department at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
Hangout
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

Ages: Parents/Caregivers of children ages 0 - 5yrsNo Registration RequiredKids just wanna have fun…and their parents do, too! We encourage parents in our community to come together...

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

Ages: Parents/Caregivers of children ages 0 - 5yrs
No Registration Required

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.

Tai Chi with Debbie

Tai Chi with Debbie

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Tai Chi is a slow moving meditative exercise.  You will be taught the Sun style which is the youngest form.  It is very gentle on your joints, it increases strength and m...

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

Tai Chi is a slow moving meditative exercise.  You will be taught the Sun style which is the youngest form.  It is very gentle on your joints, it increases strength and mobility, decreases stress and gre

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.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library

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Minecraft Meetup

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children's Story Room at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
Hobbies & Gaming
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ready to show off your master building skills and survive the games challenges? Join us for Minecraft Meetup and watch your creative vision take shape. *We will be using the Minecr...

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

Ready to show off your master building skills and survive the games challenges? Join us for Minecraft Meetup and watch your creative vision take shape.

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.

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Tutu Tuesday

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Story Room at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

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.  

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

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. 

 

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.

person meditating with mountains in the background

Guided Meditation

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Meditation:

Slow down, take a deep breath, and let’s meditate together! Join Johanne Vannelli as she leads us through a mindfulness and meditation session. Johanne Vannelli is a certif...

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

Meditation

Slow down, take a deep breath, and let’s meditate together! Join Johanne Vannelli as she leads us through a mindfulness and meditation session.

Johanne Vannelli is a certified mindfulness and meditation instructor. She received her certification in November 2014 from the McLean Meditation Institute in Sedona Arizona.

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.

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Junior Debate Club

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children's Story Room at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
Hangout
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Should all books have pictures in them? Are hot dogs a sandwich? Join our junior debate club to share your thoughts about serious and silly topics, as well as everything in-between...

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

Should all books have pictures in them? Are hot dogs a sandwich? Join our junior debate club to share your thoughts about serious and silly topics, as well as everything in-between.

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.

women's self defense class

Women's Self Defense

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
Civic & Community Engagement, Health & Wellness, Workshop
Age Group:
Grades 9th - 12th, Adults
Event Details:

A program designed to empower women with the skills and confidence to protect themselves to protect themselves in various situations. The class will cover basic techniques for defe...

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Registration
Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Grades 9th - 12th, Adults
Program Type: Civic & Community Engagement, Health & Wellness, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

A program designed to empower women with the skills and confidence to protect themselves to protect themselves in various situations. The class will cover basic techniques for defending against common physical threats.

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.

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Toddler Time

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Story Room at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

Come learn AND have fun! Parent/Caregivers and their toddlers will interact with books, learn fingerplays, and sing.   

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

Come learn AND have fun! Parent/Caregivers and their toddlers will interact with books, learn fingerplays, and sing.   

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.

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Armchair Traveler: The Palace Theater

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts, Films, & Music, Civic & Community Engagement, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Local
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Travel through the 102 history of Waterbury's Palace Theater from vaudeville days, movie era, famed rock and roll period to the decline and ultimate renovation of the theater. Enjo...

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Registration
Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Films, & Music, Civic & Community Engagement, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Local
Registration Required
Event Details:

Travel through the 102 history of Waterbury's Palace Theater from vaudeville days, movie era, famed rock and roll period to the decline and ultimate renovation of the theater.

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.

TAB Officer Meeting

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Haven at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 9th - 12th
Event Details:

This meeting is for current Teen Advisory Board Officers and club members who would like to help plan next month's TAB meeting. Please register to let Emily know you're coming...

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Registration
Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Teen Haven
Age Group: Teens, Grades 9th - 12th
Program Type: Volunteer
Registration Required
Event Details:

This meeting is for current Teen Advisory Board Officers and club members who would like to help plan next month's TAB meeting. 

Please register to let Emily know you're coming. Meet us in Teen Haven!

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Creation Station: Suncatcher Windchime

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Department at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts / DIY
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Event Details:

Ages: 3 - 10yrs with an adultNo Registration RequiredCome make a craft at the library while supplies last. This week: Catch some rays and sweet tunes with this suncatcher and ...

Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts / DIY
Event Details:

Ages: 3 - 10yrs with an adult
No Registration Required

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.

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Connecticut Foxes with Wildlife Conservationist Ginny Apple

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
Animals, Gardening, & Nature, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Local
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Connecticut is home to two species of fox: the brilliantly colored Red Fox with its white-tipped tail and black legs, celebrated in literature from Reynard the Fox to Dr. Seuss’s F...

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Registration
Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Animals, Gardening, & Nature, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Local
Registration Required
Event Details:

Connecticut is home to two species of fox: the brilliantly colored Red Fox with its white-tipped tail and black legs, celebrated in literature from Reynard the Fox to Dr.

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.

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Online Author Talk: Gregg Hurwitz

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Do you love action-packed adventure? Are you ready for the thrill? You’re invited to a riveting conversation with New York Times bestselling author Gregg Hurwitz as he chats with u...

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

Do you love action-packed adventure? Are you ready for the thrill?

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.

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Dance Party

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
Gross Motor Skills
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

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. 

Open
Registration
Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Gross Motor Skills
Registration Required
Event Details:

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. 

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.

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Readers & Writers for Homeschooled Teens

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Teen Haven at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Hangout
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 9th - 12th
Event Details:

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 ...

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Registration
Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Teen Haven
Age Group: Teens, Grades 9th - 12th
Program Type: Book Discussions, Hangout
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

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.

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Must See Movie: Oh, Canada

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts, Films, & Music, History
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Leonard Fife, one of sixty thousand draft evaders and deserters who fled to Canada to avoid serving in Vietnam, shares all his secrets to de-mythologize his mythologized life.Rate:...

Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Films, & Music, History
Event Details:

Leonard Fife, one of sixty thousand draft evaders and deserters who fled to Canada to avoid serving in Vietnam, shares all his secrets to de-mythologize his mythologized life.

Additional Information

No Registration

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

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Hoopskirts to Flappers

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
History, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Local
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

A woman born in 1850 who lived for 80 years would have seen fashion change dramatically in her lifetime. This program will walk you through our Costume and Textile collection to se...

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Registration
Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: History, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Local
Registration Required
Event Details:

A woman born in 1850 who lived for 80 years would have seen fashion change dramatically in her lifetime.

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.

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Parent Playdate

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Department at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
Hangout
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

Ages: Parents/Caregivers of children ages 0 - 5yrsNo Registration RequiredKids just wanna have fun…and their parents do, too! We encourage parents in our community to come together...

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

Ages: Parents/Caregivers of children ages 0 - 5yrs
No Registration Required

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.

Tai Chi with Debbie

Tai Chi with Debbie

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Tai Chi is a slow moving meditative exercise.  You will be taught the Sun style which is the youngest form.  It is very gentle on your joints, it increases strength and m...

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

Tai Chi is a slow moving meditative exercise.  You will be taught the Sun style which is the youngest form.  It is very gentle on your joints, it increases strength and mobility, decreases stress and gre

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.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library

Lowe filling balloon from portable hydrogen generator, Gaines Mill Virginia, June 1, 1862, Photo Courtesy of Library of Congress

Lincoln's Air Force

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Union Army's use of balloons for aerial observation and aerial direction of artillery fire was the United States Army's first soujourn into Airpower. And President Lincoln will...

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

The Union Army's use of balloons for aerial observation and aerial direction of artillery fire was the United States Army's first soujourn into Airpower.

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.

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Parachute Playtime

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
Gross Motor Skills
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

Get some energy out by shakin’ our parachute. Enjoy classic songs like Wheels on the Bus and Old MacDonald and dance to new favorites! This loosely structured, gross-motor activity...

Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Gross Motor Skills
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get some energy out by shakin’ our parachute. Enjoy classic songs like Wheels on the Bus and Old MacDonald and dance to new favorites!

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.

person meditating with mountains in the background

Guided Meditation

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Meditation:

Slow down, take a deep breath, and let’s meditate together! Join Johanne Vannelli as she leads us through a mindfulness and meditation session. Johanne Vannelli is a certif...

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

Meditation

Slow down, take a deep breath, and let’s meditate together! Join Johanne Vannelli as she leads us through a mindfulness and meditation session.

Johanne Vannelli is a certified mindfulness and meditation instructor. She received her certification in November 2014 from the McLean Meditation Institute in Sedona Arizona.

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.

Photo of Trina Learned in a map point frame with sleeping giant state park photo in background

The Founding of Sleeping Giant State Park

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
Animals, Gardening, & Nature, History, Local
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

In 2024, Sleeping Giant State Park turned 100 years old! Creating the park was not easy nor quick. This is a dynamic story of early 20th-century conflicting priorities and hard-rea...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Animals, Gardening, & Nature, History, Local
Registration Required
Event Details:

In 2024, Sleeping Giant State Park turned 100 years old! Creating the park was not easy nor quick.

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.