North Branford Library Children's Upcoming Events - October 2023

From: North Branford Library Department
October 3, 2023

Saturday Storytime

2nd Saturdays | 10:30AM

Head to Smith Library the 2nd Saturday of every month to experience music, movement, and stories for 5 year olds and under! Every month will have a different theme to keep you engaged.

Registration Recommended

Lit Littles

Take part in 30-minutes of early literacy skill building at Edward Smith Library on Tuesdays at 10:30AM.

This program is meant for preschool bound children with a caregiver.

Registration Recommended

WeeRock

Miss Donna is back with 30-minutes of music, movement, and stories that will keep you groovin' at Atwater Memorial Library on Mondays at 10:30AM

Wednesdays at 4:30PM

& Thursdays at 10:30AM

This program is meant for ages 6-months and up with a caregiver.

Registration Recommended

Tots & Tunes

Enjoy 30-minutes of songs, stories, and movement at Edward Smith Library on Fridays at 10:30AM.

This program is meant for ages 18-months and up with a caregiver.

Registration Recommended

School-aged Events

Fire Safety Meet & Greet

Thursday October 12 | 4:30PM

ages 6 and up

Learn what it takes to be a fireman with a presentation by the North Branford fire department at Smith Library. Know what to do in case of an emergency as well as how to avoid one. A fire truck will be present.

Registration Required

It's Spooky Story Season

at both locations

Thursday October 19 | 4:30PM

at Edward Smith Library

ages 7 and up

Tuesday October 24 | 10:30AM

at Atwater Memorial Library

ages 6-months and up

Activities will be included at both locations so registration is required to ensure that we have enough supplies.

Smith Sign Up

Atwater Sign Up

Science Outside the Box:

Wednesday October 18 | 6PM

ages 7 and up

Head to Atwater Library for a hands-on experience with Science Outside the Box! During this session participants will be focusing on chemical reactions, so get ready for some explosive results.

Reserve Your Spot

Intermediate Nutmeg Book Club

Thursday October 26 | 5:30PM

at Edward Smith Library

grades 4 thru 6

Read the book and join Miss Mary for a easygoing discussion and fun activities!

Witches of Brooklyn is a graphic novel that takes adventure to the next level when Effie discovers that her family has magical powers.

Copies of the book, questions and activities will be available for readers ahead of time at the library.

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Family Offsite Events

Family Astronomy Night:

an evening under the stars

Friday October 13 | 7PM

at Northford Park

Join us for a night under the stars at

Northford Park with the New Haven

Astronomical Society! During this time

we will learn about different stars,

constellations and snag some star gazing tips! Great for space enthusiasts. Telescopes will be present.

Save Your Space

North Branford Trunk or Treat

Saturday October 14 | 2:30PM

at STW Community Center Lot

Head to STW's annual Trunk or Treat event in the community center parking lot. Make sure to come dressed to impress and find the library's trunk since we will be giving away a boatload of goodies!

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