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Sit and stitch at north haven memorial library with three balls of yarn and knitting needles

Sit & Stitch at North Haven Memorial Library

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

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! Our Tec...

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!

Different types of oils you can cook with

Oils 101

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Event Details:

Join Marisa McCoy, a Registered Dietitian, from ShopRite of Wallingford, in a fun and informative presentation on cooking with oils. Learn which oil is best for cooking with which ...

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

Join Marisa McCoy, a Registered Dietitian, from ShopRite of Wallingford, in a fun and informative presentation on cooking with oils. Learn which oil is best for cooking with which foods, their health benefits and of course, their tastes. 

Image of the Turtle, the world's first submarine

The Turtle

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Event Details:

The Turtle was America's first submarine, created by David Bushnell, a graduate of Yale University, with a documented record of use in combat against an enemy vessel, on September ...

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

The Turtle was America's first submarine, created by David Bushnell, a graduate of Yale University, with a documented record of use in combat against an enemy vessel, on September 6, 1776 in New York City Harbor.

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Local Author Talk: Roberto Alfaro

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Event Details:

"Fighting Through The Hurdles of My Life", captures Roberto Alfaro’s inspiring story of survival, heartbreak, redemption, and ultimately beating the odds in a way no one expected. ...

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:

"Fighting Through The Hurdles of My Life", captures Roberto Alfaro’s inspiring story of survival, heartbreak, redemption, and ultimately beating the odds in a way no one expected.

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Magic: The Gathering - Teen Meetup

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens, Grades 6th - 8th, Grades 9th - 12th
Hangout, Hobbies & Gaming
Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Teen Haven
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6th - 8th, Grades 9th - 12th
Program Type: Hangout, Hobbies & Gaming
Event Details:

Stop by Teen Haven to meet and play with other MTG fans. Bring your deck(s) to compete and your favorite cards to show and tell. 

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.

Magic: The Gathering - Teen Meetup

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens, Grades 6th - 8th, Grades 9th - 12th
Hangout, Hobbies & Gaming
Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Teen Haven
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6th - 8th, Grades 9th - 12th
Program Type: Hangout, Hobbies & Gaming
Event Details:

Stop by Teen Haven to meet and play with other MTG fans. Bring your deck(s) to compete and your favorite cards to show and tell. 

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

6:00pm–7:00pm
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.

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.

ALL MONTH LONG - Staff Pets 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
No Registration Required

Additional Information

No Registration

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

Teen Spotlight Challenge: All Month Long

All Day
Teens, Grades 6th - 8th, Grades 9th - 12th
Hobbies & Gaming
Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Adult Service Desk
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6th - 8th, Grades 9th - 12th
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Event Details:

Get excited for our Teen Spotlight Challenge! Each month we'll be highlighting a special part of our library. Think you can find it?

Additional Information

No Registration

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

Pokemon Club

6:00pm–6:45pm
Children
Hobbies & Gaming
Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Children's Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Event Details:

Ages: 6 - 11yrs

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.

No Registration

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

Middle School Chess Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Grades 6th - 8th
Hobbies & Gaming
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:

This program is run by an awesome teen volunteer!

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.

Closed for Good Friday

All Day
Closing
Branches:
North Haven Memorial Library
Description:

The Library will be closed, Friday, April 3rd in observance of Good Friday. We will reopen on Saturday, April 2nd.

Teen Homeschool 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: Teen Haven
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 homeschooled teens? Come to our monthly teen homeschool hangout! We'll create a fun craft, play games, make friends, and share what we've been up to since the last time we met. 

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.

Closed for Memorial Day

All Day
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.

Closed for Juneteenth

All Day
Closing
Branches:
North Haven Memorial Library
Description:

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

Closed for Independence Day

All Day 7/3–7/4
Closing
Branches:
North Haven Memorial Library
Description:

The Library will be closed, Friday, July 3th and Saturday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. We will reopen on Monday, July 6th.

Closed for Labor Day

All Day 9/5–9/7
Closing
Branches:
North Haven Memorial Library
Description:

The Library will be closed, Saturday, September 5th and Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 8th.

Closed for Columbus Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
North Haven Memorial Library
Description:

The Library will be closed, Monday, October 12th in observance of Columbus Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, October 13th.

Closed for Veterans' Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
North Haven Memorial Library
Description:

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

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All Day 11/26–11/27
Closing
Branches:
North Haven Memorial Library
Description:

The Library will be closed, Thursday, November 26th and Friday, November 27th in observance of Thanksgiving. We will reopen on Saturday, November 28th.

Closed for Christmas Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
North Haven Memorial Library
Description:

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

Closed for New Years Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
North Haven Memorial Library
Description:

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