Monthly Writers Group
Do you consider writing to be a passion, hobby, or general interest? Join us at Atwater on Tuesday, June 10th @ 10:30AM for our Monthly Writers Group!
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Atwater Memorial Library
1720 Foxon Road
North Branford, CT 06471
203-315-6020 / Fax 203-315-6021
Edward Smith Library
3 Old Post Road
Northford, CT 06472
203-484-0469 / Fax 203-484-6024
Hours for Both Libraries:Monday – Thursday: 10:00 – 8:00
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Atwater Library will be closing at 12PM for the
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Quilter's Club
Join us at the Atwater Memorial Library every Friday from 10AM - 3PM for our Quilting Club!
A casual group whose members all share their creative love of quilting!
Newcomers welcome, and you're encouraged to bring your own materials.
Registration encouraged, but not required.
10:00am - 3:00pm View DetailsSummer Reading Kick-Off
Join us at the Atwater Library for our Summer Reading Kick-Off! We will have music, bounce houses, games, crafts, and summer reading sign-ups.
Our theme this year is Color Our World!
Family Event!
No Registration Needed!
1:00pm - 3:30pm View DetailsMonday Night Mah Jongg
Want to Join?
Monday Night Mah Jongg is for those looking to play the game with, or a group of players looking to join!
Some previous knowledge or experience is required, but you don't need to be a pro! Beginners are welcome!
Although this is not a instructional group, members will be more than willing to give pointers while playing.
What to Bring
For those playing the American version of the game, you will need a current Mah Jongg card.
If you have a Mah Jongg set, bring it! Not everyone needs one, but the more there are the better.
Bring some friends to join, a good attitude, and spread the word!
6:00pm - 8:00pm View DetailsMonthly Writers Group
Do you consider writing to be a passion, hobby, or general interest? If that's the case, then our Monthly Writers Group might just be for you!
Every second Tuesday of the month at Atwater Memorial Library @ 10:30AM, please join us for a friendly discussion with likeminded writers of all levels, where you can share your work, as well as offer constructive criticisms and thoughts on other's writing.
These meetings will be facilitated by Rona, a writer with 40+ years of literature and writing teaching experience. If you are unsure of what to write, here are a few optional prompts:
"These are meant to offer some ideas for writing, not to limit you in any way. Feel free to ignore them entirely and write on whatever seems meaningful for you. Write in any genre you prefer: poetry, fiction, nonfiction/personal essay, etc. If you use a prompt, choose just one of these, and approach it from any angle that seems fun to you."
1. Write a piece inspired in some way by a color.
2. Listen to a favorite piece of music, and let it provide inspiration for your writing.
3. Think of a pivotal moment in your life. Write about it.
4. Consider some of the more memorable people you have met. Write about one of them.
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