Kids – North Branford Libraries

Birds Are Dinos @ Northford Park
Unearth the incredible story of how modern birds are living dinosaurs! Explore feathers, skulls, and bones on Wednesday July 22 to discover the ancient adaptations of birds that connect them to their ancestors. Please register in case of rain.
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Dinosaurs Rock @ ATWATER
Join Cool-ology on July 21 for a prehistoric adventure as we explore the amazing world of dinosaurs! Participants will discover different types of dinosaurs, learn what scientists know about how they lived, and uncover how fossils help us understand these ancient giants.
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All About Trains @ ATWATER
On Monday July 20, CT Rail will be visiting the library to learn all about their system. We will discuss train safety, how to get on the right rail as well as all the places you can visit in CT.
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Under Our Feet @ ATWATER
Learn about the world under our feet on Thursday July 16! Participants will learn about the layers of soil and what we need for our soil to be healthy. We will conclude our program by making dirt pudding cups! Recommended for K-5th graders.
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All About Rocks @ ATWATER
Discover all you can about rocks and minerals with the New Haven Rock and Mineral Club! On Wednesday July 15 they will showcase rock samples and teach you how they find and identify these special treasures. Maybe even find a few in your backyard.
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Pop-In Storytime w/NBPL @ ATW
Are you missing your favorite teachers? Instead of waiting for school to start, you can visit them here during summer break! Every week, we’ll have a surprise guest teacher from JHS or TVES to share their favorite books. Fifth pop-in is Monday July 20 at 4PM.
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Bubbles @ NORTHFORD PARK
Explore the world of bubbles on Monday July 27 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 of all shapes and sizes! Meant for all ages.
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Upcoming Events

Jul14

Tots and Tunes

Enjoy 30-minutes of songs, stories, and movement. This program is recommended for ages 18-months and up with a parent or care-giver.

Siblings are welcome!

This is a drop in program, registration is not required.

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10:30am - 11:00am View Details

Jul15

What Do You Know About Rocks?

Discover all you can about rocks and minerals with the New Haven Rock and Mineral Club! They will showcase rock samples and teach you how they find and identify these special treasures.

For grades 1st-6th. Registration recommended.

10:30am - 11:30am View Details

Jul16

Bowties and Books

Put on your most elegant bowties and fanciest tutus (or whatever you find comfortable)! Then, join us for songs, stories, and silliness!

This program is recommended for ages 6 months to 4 years with a parent or caregiver.

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

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