Monthly Writers Group
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.
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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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Upcoming Programs
Little Makers
Come to the library for 30 minutes of making! Each Little Maker's session will have a simple craft activity that we do together. In May we will be learning about Mental Health Month and make a calm down jar craft.
Recommended ages 2-6
Registration is Required
Note: This program will also be run on Monday, May 12th at 4:30pm and both sessions are the same.
10:30am - 11:00am 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.
10:30am - 12:30pm View DetailsStuffed Animal Sleepover
Put on your PJs, grab your favorite stuffed animal, and come to the library for a nighttime storytime!
We will sing songs, make a craft, and read a bedtime story.
Then, we'll tuck our stuffed animals in for an overnight stay at the library! When you pick up your stuffed animal the next day, you'll get to see what shenanigans they got up to during their library sleepover!
Recommended for ages 4-11.
Registration Required.
6:00pm - 6:30pm View DetailsNeedle Arts
Enjoy the friendly camaraderie of your fellow artisans and join us on Wednesday mornings! Beginners are welcome. Knit, crochet, embroider, quilt -- all kinds of needle craft.
No registration necessary.
10:00am - 12:00pm View Detailsfull Events Calendar
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To access iNDIEFLIX, sign into your LION: Libraries Online account using either the Libby app or the web version of the Libby app from your computer.
Look for “EXTRAS” and click on iNDIEFLIX.
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