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Must See Movie: Flyways

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Community Room at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
Animals, Gardening, & Nature, Arts, Films, & Music
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

More than 200 species of shorebirds fly thousands of miles each year from feeding grounds in the Southern Hemisphere to breeding grounds in the Arctic and back again.

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

More than 200 species of shorebirds fly thousands of miles each year from feeding grounds in the Southern Hemisphere to breeding grounds in the Arctic and back again.

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 "All Ages" group

Picnic & Performance: Michele Urban

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Front Lawn at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
All Ages

Children and adults will be thoroughly engaged while dancing and singing along to Michele’s original tunes. 

Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Front Lawn
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Children and adults will be thoroughly engaged while dancing and singing along to Michele’s original tunes. 

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

Tutu Tuesday

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Story Room at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool

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. 

Open
Registration Required
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.

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

*VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY* Teen Volunteers at the Brain Wave Café

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Hangout, Hobbies & Gaming, Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 9th - 12th

Earn volunteer hours with us at the Senior Center! High school teens are invited to play brain games/puzzles, socialize, and offer light tech help to seniors at the Center’s new Brain Wave Café. 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Grades 9th - 12th
Program Type: Hangout, Hobbies & Gaming, Volunteer
Registration Required
Event Details:

Earn volunteer hours with us at the Senior Center! High school teens are invited to play brain games/puzzles, socialize, and offer light tech help to seniors at the Center’s new Brain Wave Café. 

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

Guided Meditation

Tuesday, August 12, 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 Required
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Grilling the Healthier Way

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Community Room at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
Food & Drink
Age Group:
Adults

Join Marisa, a Registered Dietitian from the ShopRite of Wallingford in a presentation on summertime grilling! Learn how to make your grilling favorites a bit healthier with these tips and tricks!

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

Join Marisa, a Registered Dietitian from the ShopRite of Wallingford in a presentation on summertime grilling! Learn how to make your grilling favorites a bit healthier with these tips and tricks!

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 "Children" group

Lego Club

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Children's Story Room at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
Hobbies & Gaming
Age Group:
Children

Ages: 4 - 12yrs
Drop by and create with LEGO™! We provide the LEGOs™ and you provide the creativity!

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

Ages: 4 - 12yrs
Drop by and create with LEGO™! We provide the LEGOs™ and you provide the creativity!

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 "Children" group

Off to Kindergarten

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Ages: For children attending Kindergarten in September 

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

Ages: For children attending Kindergarten in September 

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 "Adults" group

*VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY* Tea Time with Teens & Seniors

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts / DIY, Food & Drink, Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Let's celebrate Afternoon Tea Week with a British-inspired tea party. We'll enjoy fresh tea, cookies, great conversation, games, and a fun craft. Bring a grandparent, neighbor, or friend!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts / DIY, Food & Drink, Volunteer
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let's celebrate Afternoon Tea Week with a British-inspired tea party. We'll enjoy fresh tea, cookies, great conversation, games, and a fun craft. Bring a grandparent, neighbor, or friend!

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 "Preschool" group

Baby Rhyme Time

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool

Registration is highly recommended but not required. Walk-ins are always welcome.  This program brings caregivers and babies together to nurture bonds and increase awareness of the child’s development.

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

Registration is highly recommended but not required. Walk-ins are always welcome.  This program brings caregivers and babies together to nurture bonds and increase awareness of the child’s development.

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

Dungeons & Dragons: One Shot Adventures

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Adult Department First Floor at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
Hobbies & Gaming
Age Group:
Adults

Level up your summer with Dungeons and Dragons! Join a weekly one-shot session with Game Master, Brittany. Each week you can try out a new setting and character and finish an epic quest in the 2-hour session.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Adult Department First Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Level up your summer with Dungeons and Dragons! Join a weekly one-shot session with Game Master, Brittany. Each week you can try out a new setting and character and finish an epic quest in the 2-hour session.

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

OK, Chef!

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children's Story Room at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
Food & Drink
Age Group:
Children

Time to get crafty in the kitchen! Bring your imagination (and taste buds!) and learn to decorate a special seasonal treat! 

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

Time to get crafty in the kitchen! Bring your imagination (and taste buds!) and learn to decorate a special seasonal treat! 

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

Dance Party

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
Gross Motor Skills
Age Group:
Preschool

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 Required
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.

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

Teen Music Club

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Memorial Garden at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts, Films, & Music, Hangout, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 9th - 12th

This program is run by awesome teen volunteers!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Memorial Garden
Age Group: Teens, Grades 9th - 12th
Program Type: Arts, Films, & Music, Hangout, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

This program is run by awesome teen volunteers!

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

DIY Felt Plush Keychain

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen Haven at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts / DIY
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6th - 8th

Middle Schoolers! End your summer with an adorable felt craft. We'll gently hand sew the cutest little characters and turn them into keychains. You can create any plush you want. Bring ideas!

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

Middle Schoolers! End your summer with an adorable felt craft. We'll gently hand sew the cutest little characters and turn them into keychains. You can create any plush you want. Bring ideas!

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

Birthday Cheer Gift Card Holder

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:45pm
Community Room at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts / DIY, Hobbies & Gaming, Workshop
Age Group:
Grades 9th - 12th, Adults

Dress up a gift card with a hand-stitched envelope featuring a cheerful birthday cupcake! Join us for this in-person craft event. 

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

Dress up a gift card with a hand-stitched envelope featuring a cheerful birthday cupcake! Join us for this in-person craft event. 

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: Casey McQuiston

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events
Age Group:
Adults

Bring an appetite for sizzling drama as we discuss New York Times bestselling author Casey McQuiston's latest romantic comedy, The Pairing

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

Bring an appetite for sizzling drama as we discuss New York Times bestselling author Casey McQuiston's latest romantic comedy, The Pairing

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.

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

Readers & Writers

Friday, August 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Teen Haven at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Hangout, Poetry & Writing
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 9th - 12th

Readers and writers unite! Join us for this creative writing/book club combo hosted by our Youth Poet Laureate, Gavin Knauft.

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

Readers and writers unite! Join us for this creative writing/book club combo hosted by our Youth Poet Laureate, Gavin Knauft.

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 & Movie

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Online Author Talk: Dr. Tasha Eurich

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how to master the daily grind and become shatterproof in a tumultuous world with key insights by Dr.

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

Learn how to master the daily grind and become shatterproof in a tumultuous world with key insights by Dr.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Romance Book Club

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Community Room at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults

For the month of August we will be reading and discussing The Secret Love Letters of Olivia Moretti by Jennifer Probst. The author will be joining the book discussion via Zoom!

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 August we will be reading and discussing The Secret Love Letters of Olivia Moretti by Jennifer Probst. The author will be joining the book discussion via Zoom!

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
This event is in the "Children" group

ALL MONTH LONG! Power-Up Stars Scavenger Hunt

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

This summer has been all about gaming and now we’re in the home stretch so let’s power-up to finish the summer off strong! Can you find all 10 power-up stars 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:

This summer has been all about gaming and now we’re in the home stretch so let’s power-up to finish the summer off strong! Can you find all 10 power-up stars 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.

Closed for Labor Day

All Day 8/30 - 9/1
North Haven Memorial Library

The Library will be closed, Saturday, August 30th and Monday, September 1st in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 2nd.

Closing
Branches:
North Haven Memorial Library
Description:

The Library will be closed, Saturday, August 30th and Monday, September 1st in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 2nd.

Closed for Columbus Day

All Day
North Haven Memorial Library

The Library will be closed, Monday, October 13th in observance of Columbus Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, October 14th.

Closing
Branches:
North Haven Memorial Library
Description:

The Library will be closed, Monday, October 13th in observance of Columbus Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, October 14th.