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

Middle School Chess Club

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Haven at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
Hobbies & Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6th - 8th

Interested in learning the game of chess? Looking for more middle schoolers to play with? Join our highly-requested Middle School Chess Club!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Teen Haven
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6th - 8th
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Interested in learning the game of chess? Looking for more middle schoolers to play with? Join our highly-requested Middle School Chess Club!

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

From Liberty to Legacy: Exploring American Ideals in the Musicals 1776 and Hamilton

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts, Films, & Music, History, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Special Events
Age Group:
Adults

Let's explore American Ideals in the musicals of 1776 and Hamilton two American musicals telling the story of the founding of our nation.

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

Let's explore American Ideals in the musicals of 1776 and Hamilton two American musicals telling the story of the founding of our nation.

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

Thursday Morning Book Club

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults

For the month of May , we will be discussing There are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak.

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 May , we will be discussing There are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak.

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
This event is in the "Adults" group

Bedazzle a Book

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:15pm
Community Room at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts / DIY
Age Group:
Grades 9th - 12th, Adults

There’s a new trend and it might just be our most favorite thing yet –bedazzling books!

Open
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:

There’s a new trend and it might just be our most favorite thing yet –bedazzling books!

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.

Please Arrive On Time

Due to limited supplies and the disruption caused by restarting the class, entry is not allowed more than 10 minutes after the program starts.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Sit & Stitch at North Haven Memorial Library

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room 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: Community Room
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 "Adults" group

Must See Movie: Life of Chuck

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Community Room at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts, Films, & Music
Age Group:
Adults

A life-affirming, genre-bending story about three chapters in the life of an ordinary man named Charles Krantz.

Rated: R, Runtime: 111 mins.

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

A life-affirming, genre-bending story about three chapters in the life of an ordinary man named Charles Krantz.

Rated: R, Runtime: 111 mins.

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 "Adults" group

Puppies with a Purpose: Raising Tomorrow's Guide Dogs

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
Civic & Community Engagement, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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

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.

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

Online Author Talk: Nir Eyal

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events
Age Group:
Adults

What if the only thing standing between you and the seemingly impossible…was belief?

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

What if the only thing standing between you and the seemingly impossible…was belief?

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 "Adults" group

Reverse Coloring

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:45pm
Community Room at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts / DIY, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts / DIY, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

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.

Please Arrive On Time

Due to limited supplies and the disruption caused by restarting the class, entry is not allowed more than 10 minutes after the program starts.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Online Author Talk: Elizabeth Lim

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Inspired by the classic, romantic tale of Beauty and the Beast, bestselling author Elizabeth Lim features a cursed dragon lord and a plot to bring down the gods in her latest spellbinding work, A Forgery of Fate

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

Inspired by the classic, romantic tale of Beauty and the Beast, bestselling author Elizabeth Lim features a cursed dragon lord and a plot to bring down the gods in her latest spellbinding work, A Forgery of Fate

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

Readers & Writers for Homeschooled Teens

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Teen Haven at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Hangout
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6th - 8th, Grades 9th - 12th

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.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Teen Haven
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6th - 8th, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Must See Movie: Atomic People

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts, Films, & Music, History
Age Group:
Adults

A record, drawn of the testimonies of Hibakusha - survivors of the atomic bombs dropped on Japan - of humanity's potential to destroy itself.

Rated: TV-MA, Runtime: 85 mins.

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

A record, drawn of the testimonies of Hibakusha - survivors of the atomic bombs dropped on Japan - of humanity's potential to destroy itself.

Rated: TV-MA, Runtime: 85 mins.

Additional Information

No Registration

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

Closed for Memorial Day

All Day
North Haven Memorial Library

The Library will be closed, Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 26th.

Closing
Branches:
North Haven Memorial Library
Description:

The Library will be closed, Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 26th.

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

Middle School Chess Club

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Haven at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
Hobbies & Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6th - 8th

Interested in learning the game of chess? Looking for more middle schoolers to play with? Join our highly-requested Middle School Chess Club!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Teen Haven
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6th - 8th
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Interested in learning the game of chess? Looking for more middle schoolers to play with? Join our highly-requested Middle School Chess Club!

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
This event is in the "Adults" group

Celebrating the Heritage of Asian American and Pacific Islanders through Food!

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Community Room at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
Culture & Travel, Food & Drink
Age Group:
Grades 9th - 12th, Adults

Come join us in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a community lecture and live cooking demonstration and sampling from Connecticut-based Food For Your Soul, LLC!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Grades 9th - 12th, Adults
Program Type: Culture & Travel, Food & Drink
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come join us in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a community lecture and live cooking demonstration and sampling from Connecticut-based Food For Your Soul, LLC!

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

Registration Opens: Summer 2026 Teen Volunteering

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 7:00pm - 7:00pm
North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6th - 8th, Grades 9th - 12th

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.

Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6th - 8th, Grades 9th - 12th
Program Type: Volunteer
Event Details:

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.

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

Romance Book Club

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Community Room at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults

For the month of May, we will be reading and discussing From Lukov With Love by Mariana Zapata. 

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 May, we will be reading and discussing From Lukov With Love by Mariana Zapata. 

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

TAB Officer Meeting

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Haven at North Haven Memorial Library
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6th - 8th, Grades 9th - 12th

Hey TAB Officers! Let's prep next month's meeting together. 

Open to current TAB officers and any TAB member interested in helping us run an upcoming activity. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Teen Haven
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6th - 8th, Grades 9th - 12th
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hey TAB Officers! Let's prep next month's meeting together. 

Open to current TAB officers and any TAB member interested in helping us run an upcoming activity. 

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 9th - 12th" group

Middle School Murder Mystery Party: Murder at the Pizzeria!

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
Food & Drink, Hobbies & Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 9th - 12th

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 . . .

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Grades 9th - 12th
Program Type: Food & Drink, Hobbies & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

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 . . .

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 "Adults" group

Must See Movie: Cries & Whispers

Friday, May 29, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts, Films, & Music
Age Group:
Adults

When a woman dying of cancer in early twentieth-century Sweden is visited by her two sisters, long-repressed feelings between the siblings rise to the surface.

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

When a woman dying of cancer in early twentieth-century Sweden is visited by her two sisters, long-repressed feelings between the siblings rise to the surface.

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

ALL MONTH LONG - Horses Scavenger Hunt

All Day
Children's Department at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
Hobbies & Gaming
Age Group:
Preschool, Children

All Ages

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

All Ages

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 "Adults" group

German Conversation Group

Tuesday, June 2, 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 "Adults" group

Introduction to the Fire Service: Awareness, Education, and Community Involvement

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Civic & Community Engagement, Special Events
Age Group:
Adults

Join the North Haven Fire Department for an inside look at the vital role our fire service plays in protecting lives, property, and our community.

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civic & Community Engagement, Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the North Haven Fire Department for an inside look at the vital role our fire service plays in protecting lives, property, and our community.

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 "Adults" group

Online Author Talk: Mary Savig

Wednesday, June 3, 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 a fascinating discussion with Smithsonian Curator Mary Savig on the history and significance of craft at state fairs—from blue-ribbon quilts to sculpted butter cows, and so much more!

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 a fascinating discussion with Smithsonian Curator Mary Savig on the history and significance of craft at state fairs—from blue-ribbon quilts to sculpted butter cows, and so much more!

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.