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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.

person meditating with mountains in the background

Guided Meditation

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am

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...

Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshop
Registration Required
cartoon people sitting on oversized books and talking

Book Chat

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Book Chat:

Join us for a lively gathering of book lovers! Share your current reads, spark intriguing conversations, and discover your next favorite book in a relaxed atmosphere. Don't miss th...

Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
Bedazzled book cover and supplies

Bedazzle a Book & Movie

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:15pm

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...

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!

Healthy Eating on a Budget

Healthy Eating on a Budget

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Event Details:

Join Marisa, McCoy, a Registered Dietitian from the ShopRite of Wallingford, for a fun and informative presentation on how to eat healthy on a budget. Learn helpful tips and tricks...

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 the ShopRite of Wallingford, for a fun and informative presentation on how to eat healthy on a budget. Learn helpful tips and tricks to save both your waistline and your wallet!

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TAB Officer Meeting

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Grades 6th - 8th, Grades 9th - 12th
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Teen Haven
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6th - 8th, Grades 9th - 12th
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hey TAB Officers! Let's prep next month's meeting together. 

Open to current TAB officers and any TAB member interested in helping us run an upcoming activity. 

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: Jason Reynolds

7:00pm–8:00pm
Grades 6th - 8th, Grades 9th - 12th, Adults
Book Discussions, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events
Virtual Event
Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Grades 6th - 8th, Grades 9th - 12th, Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events
Event Details:

Join us in conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach, the fifth–and last–entry in the highly popular Track series.

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.

Virtual Program

Reminder: This is a virtual program and will not be held at the library. You will receive a link to attend the online event.

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.

German Conversation Group

4:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Culture & Travel, Hangout
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Travel, Hangout
Registration Required

German

Come practice your German speaking in an informal group.

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.

CPR and AED Training

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Civic & Community Engagement, Special Events
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civic & Community Engagement, Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

The North Haven Fire Department invites residents to attend a free public safety education class focused on Hands-Only CPR and the use of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs).

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.

The Enduring Legend of Leatherman

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
History, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Local
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Local
Registration Required
Event Details:

Of all the legendary figures who have come through Connecticut, few have had the staying power or notoriety that The Leatherman has achieved.

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 Advisory Board (TAB)

3:00pm–4:30pm
Teens, Grades 6th - 8th, Grades 9th - 12th
Hangout, Volunteer
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6th - 8th, Grades 9th - 12th
Program Type: Hangout, Volunteer
Registration Required
Event Details:

Our Teen Advisory Board (TAB) features a group of awesome teen volunteers who are interested in the inner workings of 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.

Volunteer

To earn Community Services hours for this event, you need to be either a resident of North Haven OR a student at a North Haven Public School.

Book Chat

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Book Discussions
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required

Book Chat

Join us for a lively gathering of book lovers! Share your current reads, spark intriguing conversations, and discover your next favorite book in a relaxed atmosphere. Don't miss this chance to connect with fellow readers and explore the magic of literature!

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.

Senior Care Options for Concerned Families

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Civic & Community Engagement, Local
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civic & Community Engagement, Local
Registration Required
Event Details:

Of the 820,000 seniors currently living in Connecticut, most want the same thing: to stay safe, independent, and in their own homes for as long as possible. But many families don’t know what support is available or when it’s time to plan ahead.

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.

Firefly Wishes Paint Night

6:00pm–7:45pm
Grades 9th - 12th, Adults
Arts & Crafts / DIY
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:

Nothing says summer like the bright lights of fireflies! Joins us for a magical evening of fun for a step-by-step painting of a summer night sky full of fireflies! This program is for ages 13+. 

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.

Take & Create: Re-Usable Beeswax Wrap

10:00am–8:00pm
Teens, Grades 9th - 12th, Adults
Arts & Crafts / DIY
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Adult Service Desk
Age Group: Teens, Grades 9th - 12th, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts / DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Pick up date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 (at the adult service desk) 
Pick up time: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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.

From Liberty to Legacy: Exploring American Ideals in the Musicals 1776 and Hamilton

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Arts, Films, & Music, History, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Special Events
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Films, & Music, History, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let's explore American Ideals in the musicals of 1776 and Hamilton two American musicals telling the story of the founding of our nation.

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.

Thursday Morning Book Club

10:30am–11:30am
Adults
Book Discussions
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 May , we will be discussing There are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak.

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–7:30pm
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.

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 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.

Romance Book Club

6:30pm–7:45pm
Adults
Book Discussions, Hangout
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions, Hangout
Registration Required
Event Details:

For the month of May, we will be reading and discussing When She Returned by Lucinda Berry.   

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.

TAB Officer Meeting

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Grades 6th - 8th, Grades 9th - 12th
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Teen Haven
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6th - 8th, Grades 9th - 12th
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hey TAB Officers! Let's prep next month's meeting together. 

Open to current TAB officers and any TAB member interested in helping us run an upcoming activity. 

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.

Readers & Writers for Homeschooled Teens

10:30am–12:00pm
Teens, Grades 9th - 12th
Book Discussions, Hangout
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Teen Haven
Age Group: Teens, Grades 9th - 12th
Program Type: Book Discussions, Hangout
Registration Required
Event Details:

Readers and writers unite! Join us for this creative writing/book club combo. We'll share our favorite books, chat about our latest writings, and get those creative juices flowing with fun activities.

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.

German Conversation Group

4:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Culture & Travel, Hangout
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Haven Memorial Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Travel, Hangout
Registration Required

German

Come practice your German speaking in an informal group.

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.

Introduction to the Fire Service: Awareness, Education, and Community Involvement

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Civic & Community Engagement, Special Events
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civic & Community Engagement, Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the North Haven Fire Department for an inside look at the vital role our fire service plays in protecting lives, property, and our community.

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.

Thursday Morning Book Club

10:30am–11:30am
Adults
Book Discussions
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 June, we will be discussing The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki Brammer.

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–7:30pm
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.

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 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.