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Will it Watercolor? Painting Workshop

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Event Details:

Join us for this fun, creative art program. We'll attempt to make our own watercolor paint with random things like fruit, crayons, and candy. Think we can do it? Students ente...

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

Join us for this fun, creative art program. We'll attempt to make our own watercolor paint with random things like fruit, crayons, and candy. Think we can do it? 

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Manage your Diet with Diabetes

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Event Details:

Join Marisa, a Registered Dietitian from ShopRite of Wallingford for a presentation on how to manage your diet with diabetes. Learn tips and tricks to make life with diabetes healt...

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

Join Marisa, a Registered Dietitian from ShopRite of Wallingford for a presentation on how to manage your diet with diabetes. Learn tips and tricks to make life with diabetes healthy and delicious! Samples will be included. 

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Dungeons & Dragons: One Shot Adventures

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

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 ...

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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.

women's self defense class

Women's Self Defense

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

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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Library Branch: Off Site
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.

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Bedazzle a Book & Movie

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

Event Details:

There’s a new trend and it might just be our most favorite thing yet –bedazzling books!Bring a trade paperback book with a cover that you like and then bling the picture or title b...

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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!

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Parent Playdate

10:00am–11:00am
Preschool
Hangout, Storytime
Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Hangout, Storytime
Event Details:

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

Additional Information

No Registration

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

Calm Connections

11:00am–12:00pm
Preschool, Children
Hangout, Storytime
Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Children's Story Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Hangout, Storytime
Event Details:

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

Additional Information

No Registration

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

Must See Movie: The King of Kong

1:30pm–3:00pm
Teens, Adults
Arts, Films, & Music, History
Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts, Films, & Music, History
Event Details:

A documentary about a humble novice that goes head-to-head against the reigning Donkey Kong champ in a confrontation that rocks the 1981 gaming world to its processors!

Additional Information

No Registration

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

Bilingual Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Preschool
Storytime
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Children's Story Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

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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.

Teen D&D: Teen-Led Campaign

11:00am–1:00pm
Teens
Hobbies & Gaming
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Study Room 2
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this small campaign let by an awesome teen volunteer! The first meeting of this series is a Session 0, where players will have the opportunity to update existing characters or create new 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.

Guided Meditation

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Health & Wellness
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.

Online Author Talk: Raúl the Third

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Adults
Book Discussions, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events
Virtual Event
Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Children, Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events
Event Details:

Acompaña al autor e ilustrador Raúl the Third mientras nos habla de su libro ¡Vamos! ¡A leer! Conoce a Lobito y sus amigos mientras exploran el Festival del Libro Love de su biblioteca.

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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.

LEGO Club

3:30pm–4:15pm
Children
Hobbies & Gaming
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.

Online Author Talk: Raúl the Third

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Adults
Book Discussions, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events
Virtual Event
Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Children, Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events
Event Details:

Join author and illustrator Raúl The Third as he discusses his book ¡Vamos! Let’s Go Read!. Meet Little Lobo and friends as they explore their library's Libro Love Book Festival!

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.

Toddler Time

10:30am–11:00am
Preschool
Storytime
Full
Registration Required
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.

Will it Watercolor? Painting Workshop

2:30pm–4:00pm
Teens, Grades 6th - 8th
Arts & Crafts / DIY, Workshop
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Teen Haven
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6th - 8th
Program Type: Arts & Crafts / DIY, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this fun, creative art program. We'll attempt to make our own watercolor paint with random things like fruit, crayons, and candy. Think we can do it? 

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.

Playdoh Party

3:30pm–4:00pm
Preschool
Arts & Crafts / DIY
Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Children's Story Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts / DIY
Event Details:

Ages: 2 - 5yrs 

Additional Information

No Registration

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

Dance Party

10:30am–11:00am
Preschool
Gross Motor Skills
Full
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.

Manage your Diet with Diabetes

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Health & Wellness, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Marisa, a Registered Dietitian from ShopRite of Wallingford for a presentation on how to manage your diet with diabetes. Learn tips and tricks to make life with diabetes healthy and delicious! Samples will be included. 

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.

Creation Station: Color Your Own Ice Cream!

4:00pm–5:00pm
Preschool, Children
Arts & Crafts / DIY
Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Children's Story Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts / DIY
Event Details:

Ages: 3 - 10yrs with an adult

Additional Information

No Registration

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

Dungeons & Dragons: One Shot Adventures

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Hobbies & Gaming
Full
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.

Library Science Squad

6:00pm–6:30pm
Children
STEAM
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Children's Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Throw on your lab coats and get ready to experiment with Miss Sheila! We’ll learn some cool science facts while making a fun science craft. 

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.

Sit & Stitch at North Haven Memorial Library

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts / DIY
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.

Truck-A-Palooza

10:30am–11:30am
Preschool
Hobbies & Gaming
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

*TRUCKS NOT PROVIDED BY THE LIBRARY*

Additional Information

Liability Waver

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

Teen Hangout

10:30am–12:30pm
Teens, Grades 6th - 8th, Grades 9th - 12th
Arts & Crafts / DIY, Hangout, Hobbies & Gaming
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Memorial Garden
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6th - 8th, Grades 9th - 12th
Program Type: Arts & Crafts / DIY, Hangout, Hobbies & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Interested in meeting other teens? Come hang with us! We'll create a fun craft, play games, make friends, and share what we've been up to so far this summer. For this event, we'll meet in the Memorial Garden.

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.

Teen Music Club

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Grades 9th - 12th
Arts, Films, & Music, Hangout, Workshop
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.

Parent Playdate

10:00am–11:00am
Preschool
Hangout, Storytime
Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Hangout, Storytime
Event Details:

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

Additional Information

No Registration

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

Calm Connections

11:00am–12:00pm
Preschool
Hangout, Storytime
Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Children's Story Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Hangout, Storytime
Event Details:

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

Additional Information

No Registration

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

Must See Movie: Songs of Earth

1:30pm–3:00pm
Teens, Adults
Arts, Films, & Music, Culture & Travel
Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts, Films, & Music, Culture & Travel
Event Details:

A majestic visual symphony with the filmmaker’s father as our guide, bringing us through a breathtaking journey of Norway’s most scenic valley. 

Additional Information

No Registration

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