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Picnic & Performance: Mr. Lobster

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Event Details:

Join local musician and music teacher Mr. Lobster (Christian Loftus) for an interactive concert for kids!  You’ll dance, you’ll dream, and you’ll drink imaginary milkshakes.&n...

Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Front Lawn
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Join local musician and music teacher Mr. Lobster (Christian Loftus) for an interactive concert for kids!  You’ll dance, you’ll dream, and you’ll drink imaginary milkshakes.  Rain or Shine!

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...

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.

Picture of the book FanGirl by Tessa Baily

Romance Book Club

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm

Event Details:

For the month of July we will be reading and discussing FanGirl Down by Tessa Baily.    Wells Whitaker was once golf’s hottest rising star, but l...

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

For the month of July we will be reading and discussing FanGirl Down by Tessa Baily.    

Program name in blue letters over white and purple background with neon graphics of pens.

Readers & Writers

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm

Event Details:

Readers and writers unite! Join us for this creative writing/book club combo hosted by our Youth Poet Laureate, Gavin Knauft. We'll share our favorite books, chat about our latest ...

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.

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Picnic & Performance: Mr. Lobster

6:00pm–7:00pm
Preschool, Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Special Events
Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Front Lawn
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Join local musician and music teacher Mr. Lobster (Christian Loftus) for an interactive concert for kids!  You’ll dance, you’ll dream, and you’ll drink imaginary milkshakes.  Rain or Shine!

Additional Information

No Registration

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

Junior Debate Club

3:30pm–4:15pm
Children
Hangout
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Children's Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Hangout
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Additional Information

Liability Waver

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

Creation Station: Summer Wreaths

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.

OK, Chef!

6:00pm–6:30pm
Children
Food & Drink
Waitlist
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.

LEGO Club

10:30am–11:15am
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.

Picnic & Performance: Magic Matt

6:00pm–7:00pm
Preschool, Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Special Events
Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Front Lawn
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Matt Roberts brings his unique brand of astonishing magic, comedy and interaction to North Haven! Don’t miss this engaging show full of laughs and illusions. Rain or Shine!

Additional Information

No Registration

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

Pokemon 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: 6 - 11yrs

Additional Information

No Registration

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

LEGO Club

2:00pm–2:45pm
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.

ALL MONTH LONG! Pac-Man Ghosts Scavenger Hunt

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

All Ages
This summer is all about gaming, so we thought we’d bring back a classic! Can you find all 10 Pac-Man ghosts 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.

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! 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.

Switch Party

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: 6 - 11yrs 

Additional Information

No Registration

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

Creation Station: Friendship Bracelet Keychain

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.

Slime Lab

6:00pm–6:45pm
Preschool, Children
Arts & Crafts / DIY, STEAM
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Children's Story Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts / DIY, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Due to extreme popularity, registration for the program is now required. Please register to attend.
Ages: 3 - 11yrs with an adult 

Additional Information

No Registration

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

Submit a Poem for our Youth Poetry Contest

All Day
Children, Teens, Grades 6th - 8th, Grades 9th - 12th
Poetry & Writing
Virtual Event
Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Children, Teens, Grades 6th - 8th, Grades 9th - 12th
Program Type: Poetry & Writing
Event Details:

Calling all youth poets! North Haven students entering Kindergarten through 12th grade are invited to participate in our annual Youth Poetry Contest. This year's contest is presented by our 2025-2027 Youth Poet Laureate, Gavin Knauft.

Additional Information

Sponsored by the Friends of the 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.

Off to Kindergarten

10:30am–11:30am
Children
Storytime
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.

OK, Chef!

6:00pm–6:30pm
Children
Food & Drink
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.

Youth Poetry Contest Award Ceremony

6:00pm–7:00pm
Preschool, Children, Teens, Grades 6th - 8th, Grades 9th - 12th, Adults, All Ages
Poetry & Writing
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Teens, Grades 6th - 8th, Grades 9th - 12th, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Poetry & Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a special evening as we announce the winners of our annual Youth Poetry Contest: Power Up with Poetry. One winner will be chosen from each of our three grade brackets: Kindergarten - 5th, 6th-8th, and 9th-12th.

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.

ALL MONTH LONG! Power-Up Stars Scavenger Hunt

All Day
Preschool, Children
Hobbies & Gaming
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
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
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
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
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
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.