Kids – North Branford Libraries

Chalk Art @ ATWATER
Bring colors to life at Atwater Library on Wednesday June 25 by decorating the sidewalk however you want. During this drop-in event families will be given a portion of the traffic circle to make their very own. Miss Carlye will provide the chalk.
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Bubbleology @ NORTHFORD PARK
Explore the world of bubbles with RWA on Monday June 30 at 10:30AM. We’ll answer questions like, “How big can you make a bubble?” and “What shape is a bubble?” We’ll make bubbles all shapes and sizes! Remember to register in case of rain.
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Tie Dye @ NORTHFORD PARK
Meet us in the park for some color exploration on Monday June 23 at 10:30AM. Please bring a pre-washing white item that you are interested in dying. This is meant for ages 6 and up. Remember to register in case of rain.
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Endangered Species @ NORTHFORD PARK
Christine’s Critters will showcase the incredible success stories of species like the Peregrine Falcon as well as the challenges that many birds face today on Monday June 16 at 10:30AM. Remember to register in case of rain.
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Moana 2 Showing @ SMITH
Head to Smith throughout your summer break to watch some new releases in our community room. On Tuesday June 24 the entire family is welcome to watch Moana 2. Get ready to meetup with your favorite Wayfinder a second time around.
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Wacky Wildlife @ ATWATER
Animal lovers, head to Atwater Library on Tuesday June 16 to learn fun and interesting facts about toucans. This is your chance to learn how they make more than Fruit Loops … haha. Participants will also make a toucan craft to take home.
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Kid’s Paint Night @ SMITH
Join Miss Mary for a step-by-step paint night on Thursday June 19. Bring your creativity and imagination and leave with a custom work of art with a turtle focus! Meant for ages 6 and up. Registration opens 06.07.25.
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Upcoming Events

Jun17

Wacky Wildlife

Calling all animal lovers! Come to the library to learn about TOUCANS and to make your own toucan to take home!

Recommended for ages 6-11 years.

Registration required.

5:30pm - 6:00pm View Details

Jun19

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

Jun19

Paint Night

Miss Mary will walk you through a step-by-step painting and you will bring home a beautiful piece of art. We will go over color theory and basic painting techniques.

Recommended ages 6-12

Registration required.

5:30pm - 6:30pm View Details

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World Book Dramatic Learning

Where creativity, imagination and learning meet! Access a robust collection of popular plays with everything needed to put on a production. Educators will love the lesson plans and extended learning pieces that help students become more fluent readers, understand core concepts, and internalize content.

World Book Student

Upper Elementary & Middle School. Multi-media articles with high-interest, readable content. Primary sources, “Behind the Headlines” summarized current events, Timelines database, over 10,000 Biographies, citation builder, recommended websites, educator tools and printable graphic organizers.

World Book Kids

Elementary School. Elementary age-appropriate articles that are easy-to-read with image-driven navigation and designed to build confidence and encourage creativity. Includes WebQuests, compare & contrast tools, biographies, inquiry-based activities, citations, educator tools and lesson plans.

World Book Early Learning

Preschool & Early Elementary. For pre & emergent readers learning the fundamentals of reading and writing. Enforces early childhood curriculum with 350+ fiction / nonfiction read-aloud stories including fairy tales and nursery rhymes, printable activities and matching and tracing games. Includes short nonfiction videos with educator lessons & disguised learning activities.

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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