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North Branford Library Department Happenings for Childrens - December 2023

Schools and Libraries

November 27, 2023


December Children's Events

Storyhour & Craft

Join us for 30 minutes of stories and songs followed by a winter craft led by Miss Mary at Edward Smith Library on Tuesdays at 10:30AM.

no class 12.26

This program is meant for ages 2 and up with a caregiver.

Registration is Required for each Session

WeeRock

Miss Donna has 30-minutes of music, movement, and stories to keep you groovin' at Atwater Memorial Library on Mondays at 10:30AM

Wednesdays at 4:30PM

& Thursdays at 10:30AM

no class 12.25, 12.27 & 12.28

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.

no class 12.15 & 12.29

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

Registration Recommended

Therapy Dog Storyhour @ SMI

Wednesday December 6 | 10:30AM

babies thru age 5

Visit us for a special storytime with Charlie the Therapy Dog! During the hour we will read a story and learn about therapy dogs and how they make a difference. Kids will be able to ask questions and meet the pup.

Register Here

Music Together @ Both Locations

Friday Dec. 15 | 10:30AM or 11:30AM

at Atwater Library

Wednesday Dec. 27 | 10:15AM or 11:15AM

at Smith Library

Stop by for a sneak peek into the diverse musical selections offered during Music Together classes. This demo will be an engaging, educational and FUN experience for the whole family! This is a great way to see the types of programming being offered throughout your community.

Sweet Treats are Waiting

Cookie Decorating @ SMI

Thursday Dec. 7 | 5:30PM

for ages 8-12

Saturday Dec. 9 | 1PM

for ages 3-7

Get ready to get creative with Miss Mary at Smith Library as we she takes on cookie decorating for multiple ages. All the necessary supplies will be provided. Registration is required.

Cookies for ages 8 to 12

Cookies for ages 3 to 7

Gingerbread Houses @ ATW

Tuesday Dec. 19 | 6PM

for ages 5-12

Wednesday Dec. 20 | 10:30AM

for ages 2-5

Have fun decorating the perfect graham cracker sweet retreat with Miss Donna at Atwater Library. All the necessary supplies will be provided. Registration is required.

Houses for ages 5 to 12

Houses for ages 2 to 5

Weekend Spotlight

Saturday Storytime @ SMI

2nd Saturdays | 10:30AM

babies - age 5

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

STEAM Train @ ATW

Saturday December 9 | 12PM

for ages 2 to 5 | a drop-in event

STEAM is short for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. STEAM activities are an excellent opportunity to introduce these concepts and promote skills that can set you up for creative, scientific, and collaborative thinking. So, get ready to get hands-on with a series of DIY stations at Atwater Library.

Join Us For a Special Family Event

It's a Winter Celebration @ SMI

Thursday December 28 | 10:30AM

for families

Stop by the Smith Library during your winter break as we transform the children's space into a winter wonderland. During this event a very popular Snow Queen will appear which will lead to singing, dancing and snacking. We hope to see you there.

Registration is Required

School-aged Events

Science Outside the Box @ ATW

Sunday December 10 | 1:30PM

ages 7 and up

In this session we will dive into structural engineering by creating your own pop up cards. This product requires a lot of accuracy to create an eye catching result, so get ready to measure, fold, cut and paste.

Let's Talk About Money @ SMI

Thursday December 21 | 4:30PM

ages 7 and up

Do you like money? Have any interest in learning how to save it so that you can then spend it? Join Chris Henry from Guilford Savings bank for the kid financial dos and don'ts in this interactive storytime.

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