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Reception for Beth Luoma, North Haven's Poet Laureate

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
Civic & Community Engagement, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Local, Poetry & Writing
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join the library in welcoming our town's new Poet Laureate, Beth Luoma. The reception will include a presentation by Beth on her love of poetry and what it means to be our Poet Lau...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Civic & Community Engagement, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Local, Poetry & Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the library in welcoming our town's new Poet Laureate, Beth Luoma.

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.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Online Author Talk: Jodi Picoult

Wednesday, April 2, 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:

Step into Spring with us as we chat with the highly acclaimed New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult about her newest novel, By Any Other Name. Told in intertwining na...

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

Step into Spring with us as we chat with the highly acclaimed New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult about her newest novel, By Any Other Name. Told in intert

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

Representation Matters

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
History, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events
Age Group:
Grades 9th - 12th, Adults
Event Details:

Representation Matters explores how limited and distorted representation of transgender people affects the development of identity. Clare McCarthy grew up in the 1970s and 80s, whe...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Grades 9th - 12th, Adults
Program Type: History, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Representation Matters explores how limited and distorted representation of transgender people affects the development of identity. Clare McCarthy grew up in the 1970s and 80s, when caricature and othering were the norm.

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: Matthew Fleming

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
Animals, Gardening, & Nature, Book Discussions, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us as Smithsonian Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming, guides us through the secret world of trees as is revealed in the beautiful and absorbing guide to the giants of the plant ...

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

Join us as Smithsonian Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming, guides us through the secret world of trees as is revealed in the beautiful and absorbing guide to the giants of the plant world—The Tree Book: The Stories, Science, a

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 "Adults" group.

Fighting Crime with Science

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
History, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Local, STEAM
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join Bridget Brosnahan, retired detective from the New Haven Police Department with 22 years in law enforcement, for an in-person talk on the steps taken to solve a crime invo...

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

Join Bridget Brosnahan, retired detective from the New Haven Police Department with 22 years in law enforcement, for an in-person talk on the steps taken to solve a crime involving violence utilizing forensic analysis.

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.

Reversals, Red Herrings, and Twists

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Local
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Three Connecticut authors of mysteries and thrillers provide an inside look at how they write their books from plot and character development to what keeps readers turning the page...

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

Three Connecticut authors of mysteries and thrillers provide an inside look at how they write their books from plot and character development to what keeps readers turning the page!

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.

Closed for Good Friday

All Day
North Haven Memorial Library

The Library will be closed, Friday, April 18th in observance of Good Friday. We will reopen on Saturday, April 19th.

Closing
Branches:
North Haven Memorial Library
Description:

The Library will be closed, Friday, April 18th in observance of Good Friday. We will reopen on Saturday, April 19th.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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...

Open
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.

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

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...

Open
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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.

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

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...

Open
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Online Author Talk: David Rosmarin

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Health & Wellness, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Let’s face it: Everyone has anxiety. Furthermore, our incessant quest to rid ourselves of this ubiquitous human emotion worsens it. What if, instead of fighting our anxiety, we cou...

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

Let’s face it: Everyone has anxiety. Furthermore, our incessant quest to rid ourselves of this ubiquitous human emotion worsens it. What if, instead of fighting our anxiety, we could turn it into a strength?

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.

Online Author Talk: Liann Zhang

Wednesday, May 14, 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:

Grab your popcorn, grab your friend, and join us for an propulsive online conversation with author Liann Zhang as she chats with us about her debut thriller Julie Chan is Dead.&nbs...

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

Grab your popcorn, grab your friend, and join us for an propulsive online conversation with author Liann Zhang as she chats with us about her debut thriller Julie Chan is Dead. In this razor-sharp, dia

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.

Online Author Talk: Rachelle Bergstein

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual at North Haven Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions, History, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

You’re invited to an online intimate conversation with bestselling author Rachelle Bergstein as she chats about her newest book The Genius of Judy. This book takes an expansive loo...

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

You’re invited to an online intimate conversation with bestselling author Rachelle Bergstein as she chats about her newest book The Genius of Judy.

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.

Closed for Memorial Day

All Day
North Haven Memorial Library

The Library will be closed, Monday, May 26th in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 27th.

Closing
Branches:
North Haven Memorial Library
Description:

The Library will be closed, Monday, May 26th in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 27th.

Closed for Juneteenth

All Day
North Haven Memorial Library

The Library will be closed, Thursday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth. We will reopen on Friday, June 20th.

Closing
Branches:
North Haven Memorial Library
Description:

The Library will be closed, Thursday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth. We will reopen on Friday, June 20th.

Closed for Independence Day

All Day
North Haven Memorial Library

The Library will be closed, Friday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. We will reopen on Saturday, July 5th.

Closing
Branches:
North Haven Memorial Library
Description:

The Library will be closed, Friday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. We will reopen on Saturday, July 5th.

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.

Closed for Veterans' Day

All Day
North Haven Memorial Library

The Library will be closed, Tuesday, November 11th in observance of Veterans' Day. We will reopen on Wednesday, November 12th.

Closing
Branches:
North Haven Memorial Library
Description:

The Library will be closed, Tuesday, November 11th in observance of Veterans' Day. We will reopen on Wednesday, November 12th.

Closed for Thanksgiving

All Day 11/27 - 11/28
North Haven Memorial Library

The Library will be closed, Thursday, November 27th and Friday, November 28th in observance of Thanksgiving. We will reopen on Saturday, November 29th.

Closing
Branches:
North Haven Memorial Library
Description:

The Library will be closed, Thursday, November 27th and Friday, November 28th in observance of Thanksgiving. We will reopen on Saturday, November 29th.

Closed for Christmas Day

All Day
North Haven Memorial Library

The Library will be closed, Thursday, December 25th in observance of Christmas. We will reopen on Friday, December 26th.

Closing
Branches:
North Haven Memorial Library
Description:

The Library will be closed, Thursday, December 25th in observance of Christmas. We will reopen on Friday, December 26th.

Closed for New Years Day

All Day
North Haven Memorial Library

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