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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