Kids – North Branford Libraries

Read with Libby @ ATW & SMI
Spend a Monday and a few Thursdays in January with Libby, a certified therapy dog that cannot wait to meet 3rd thru 5th graders! Registration for specific time slots is necessary. Please call the location you want to read at and ask for our children’s librarians OR access their emails directly.
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NOON Years Eve @ ATWATER
Get ready to dance, sing, and read a story at the library’s Noon Year’s Eve Party on Monday December 29 at 11:30AM. Then, we’ll countdown to noon to practice ushering in 2026. For children of all ages!
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NYE Stuffed Animal Sleepover @ ATW
Put on your PJs Tuesday December 30, grab a stuffed animal, and come to the library for a storytime with the New Years theme! We will sing songs, make a craft, and read a bedtime story. Pick your pals up the following day to see what they have been up to.
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Wacky Wildlife @ ATWATER
Animal lovers, head to Atwater Library on Tuesday January 13 to learn fun and interesting facts about moose. Participants will also make a moose to take home. Meant for ages 6 – 12
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Saturday Storytime @ SMITH
Join Miss Mary the 2nd Saturday in January for 30 minutes of stories, music, and movement. This program is recommended for ages 18-months and up with a parent or caregiver.
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T.A.B Meeting @ SMITH
Are you looking to give back to your community and have say in what your public library offers for teens? If you are in grades 7 – 12 you are invited to North Branford Public Libraries T.A.B. on Thursday January 8 at 2:30PM.
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Upcoming Events

Dec29

Noon Year's Eve Party

3...2...1...Happy Noon Year's!

Get ready to dance, sing, and read a story at the library's Noon Year's Eve Party. Then, we'll countdown to noon to practice ushering in 2026!

For children of all ages!

11:30am - 12:00pm View Details

Dec30

New Year's Eve Stuffed Animal Sleepover

3...2...1...Happy New Year!

Grab your favorite stuffed animal, and come to the library for a special New Year's Eve Party!

We will sing songs, make a craft, and celebrate the new year.

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.

5:30pm - 6:15pm View Details

Jan5

Dance Mode

This program at the library is called...Dance Mode! Get ready to dance, sing, and play instruments in this family-oriented program!

This program is recommended for ages 18 months and up.

Siblings are welcome!

Registration is not required.

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10:30am - 11:00am View Details

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Coolmath

Launched by a math teacher in 1997, Coolmath4Kids is an amusement park of math, games, and more, designed to teach math and make it FUN, for ages 12 and under.

Connecticut History

ConnecticutHistory.org connects you to the people, traditions, innovations & events making up the rich history of the Nutmeg State, through primary source images, documents, and objects.

Khan Academy Kids

Khan Academy Kids makes learning fun with thousands of educational games, books, and activities that inspire a lifetime of learning and discovery for children ages 2-8. Explore math games, spelling activities, digital books, and more. Kids can learn reading, phonics, writing, and social-emotional development through fun educational games and lessons.

PBS Kids

PBS Kids makes learning fun and safe with over 250 educational games and videos from favorite shows, including Daniel Tiger, Wild Kratts, Rosie’s Rules, Curious George and more!

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