Storytimes near NORTH HAVEN MEMORIAL LIBRARY

189 Pool Road, North Haven, CT, 06473, US

Become a "Teen Tech" this summer and use your technology skills to help adults in our community! Throughout July, we're offering two tech-help events at the North Haven Senior Center and two at the Library in our café area. At each event, tech-savvy teens will help adults with their phones, computers, email addresses, general tech questions, and more. Interested teens should sign up for each tech-help event separately using the links below. Registration for ALL sessions opens on Tuesday, May 26, at 7:00pm. 2026 Tech Help Dates: - Thursday, July 9, 10:30am-12:30pm at the North Haven Senior Center - Tuesday, July 14, 10:30am-12:30pm at the Library - Thursday, July 23, 10:30am-12:30pm at the North Haven Senior Center - Tuesday, July 28, 10:30am-12:30pm at the Library Students entering grades 9-12 in Fall 2026 are invited to participate. Please reach out to Emily at etomlin@northhavenlibrary.net or teen@northhavenlibrary.net with any questions about the program.

17 Elm St, North Haven, CT, 06473, US

Join us for a relaxing Sit & Stitch session at the library. Bring your current projects or works-in-progress, yarn, and tools to work with other fiber artists and chat! Our Tech Services Librarian, Alexa, will provide a new crochet stitch and guide discussion. Please note: this is not an instructional class. Some guidance, tools, and yarn can be provided, but participants should bring their own supplies and have a working knowledge of knitting, crochet, or other fiber crafts.

17 Elm St, North Haven, CT, 06473, US

Join us for a chill evening as we make mini succulents using beads, wire, and plastic pots. Leave yours as is for a cute desk decoration or add a string to hang it up. These little plants make the perfect suncatchers! Students entering grades 9-12 are invited to participate. Registration required.

17 Elm St, North Haven, CT, 06473, US

After losing her beloved father, Helen finds herself saved by an unlikely friendship with a stubborn hawk named Mabel. Based on the novel by Helen Macdonald Rated: PG-13, Runtime: 119 mins.

17 Elm St, North Haven, CT, 06473, US

Join us this summer for a highly-requested Sketchbook Club! Bring your sketchbook, tablet, or whatever you like to sketch on. We'll listen to chill music and chat while we work on our drawings. Students entering grades 6-12 are invited to participate. Registration encouraged!

17 Elm St, North Haven, CT, 06473, US

Embark on an epic journey this summer with Seeds of Adventure, a Dungeons & Dragons campaign designed for adult players of all experience levels. Over the course of multiple sessions, you’ll step into a pre-made character, join a party of fellow adventurers, and shape a shared story full of mystery, danger, and discovery. All necessary supplies will be provided, though participants are welcome to bring their own if they prefer. This is a series program, with multiple sessions playing through a small campaign. Participants are encouraged to attend as many sessions as possible to fully experience the story. Whether you’re a seasoned hero or brand new to tabletop roleplaying, Seeds of Adventure offers a welcoming space to collaborate, imagine, and explore. Your story starts here—what will you grow?

17 Elm St, North Haven, CT, 06473, US

Become a "Teen Tech" this summer and use your technology skills to help adults in our community! Throughout July, we're offering two tech-help events at the North Haven Senior Center and two at the Library in our café area. At each event, tech-savvy teens will help adults with their phones, computers, email addresses, general tech questions, and more. Interested teens should sign up for each tech-help event separately using the links below. Registration for ALL sessions opens on Tuesday, May 26, at 7:00pm. 2026 Tech Help Dates: - Thursday, July 9, 10:30am-12:30pm at the North Haven Senior Center - Tuesday, July 14, 10:30am-12:30pm at the Library - Thursday, July 23, 10:30am-12:30pm at the North Haven Senior Center - Tuesday, July 28, 10:30am-12:30pm at the Library Students entering grades 9-12 in Fall 2026 are invited to participate. Please reach out to Emily at etomlin@northhavenlibrary.net or teen@northhavenlibrary.net with any questions about the program.

17 Elm St, North Haven, CT, 06473, US

Need a little help with technology? Bring your device and tech questions to one of our two drop-in tech help events! High school students will be here to provide guidance and show you the ropes. 2026 Drop-In Tech Help Dates: - Tuesday, July 14, 10:30am-12:30pm - Tuesday, July 28, 10:30am-12:30pm Want more tech help? Two additional tech help sessions are scheduled at the North Haven Senior Center for Thursdays July 9 and July 23, from 10:30am-12:30pm. Registration for the Senior Center events is preferred. Please contact the Center at (203) 239-5432 to reserve your spot.

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Join us for a thrilling evening with acclaimed author Karin Slaughter as we chat about her North Falls series, consisting of We Are All Guilty Here, in which two teenage girls vanish in rural Georgia, and her upcoming sequel, The Secrets We Hide.

17 Elm St, North Haven, CT, 06473, US

During PopUp Painting, you'lllisten to crafting music while painting a pre-drawn landscape on a canvas board. This unstructured peaceful craft is like meditation with a brush. Join us to calm your mind, boost your mood, andmeet like minded peoplein your community.

17 Elm St, North Haven, CT, 06473, US

Pick up date: THURSDAY, July 16, 2026 (at the adult service desk) Pick up time: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm Brighten up your day by crafting this adorable summer reading themed sunflower coaster. We provide the materials and directions for this take home craft, you provide the fun! Ages 13 + ∗Registration begins on Tuesday, July 7 - July 9

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In her ambitious new memoir, Migrant Heart: Essays About Things I Can’t Forget, beloved bestselling author Reyna Grande illuminates the hidden cost of the American Dream and the complex journey of healing that follows survival. Register today for this virtual talk if you identify as a seeker, a dreamer, or “anyone who believes in the enduring, transformative power of finding one’s voice.”

17 Elm St, North Haven, CT, 06473, US

Join us for a 250 Anniversary talk by Mark Albertson exploring the pivotal documents that emerged during the American Revolutionary War, including the Articles of Association (1774), the Declaration of the Causes and Necessity of Taking Up Arms (1775), and the Declaration of Independence (1776). Mark Albertson is a Historical Research Editor at Army Aviation Magazine, author, history teacher at Norwalk Community College, and avid lecturer.

17 Elm St, North Haven, CT, 06473, US

On a remote stretch of Costa Rica’s Pacific coast, the lush, volcanic landscape meets a dry tropical forest. Two unlikely creatures, the sea turtle and the jaguar, collide with spectacular consequences for their species and their ecosystems. PBS Nature Films Rated: TV-14, Runtime: 53 mins.

17 Elm St, North Haven, CT, 06473, US

Embark on an epic journey this summer with Seeds of Adventure, a Dungeons & Dragons campaign designed for adult players of all experience levels. Over the course of multiple sessions, you’ll step into a pre-made character, join a party of fellow adventurers, and shape a shared story full of mystery, danger, and discovery. All necessary supplies will be provided, though participants are welcome to bring their own if they prefer. This is a series program, with multiple sessions playing through a small campaign. Participants are encouraged to attend as many sessions as possible to fully experience the story. Whether you’re a seasoned hero or brand new to tabletop roleplaying, Seeds of Adventure offers a welcoming space to collaborate, imagine, and explore. Your story starts here—what will you grow?

17 Elm St, North Haven, CT, 06473, US

Interested in learning the game of chess? Looking for more middle schoolers to play with? Join our highly-requested Middle School Chess Club! Students in grades 6-8 and their families are invited to participate. Registration required.

189 Pool Road, North Haven, CT, 06473, US

Become a "Teen Tech" this summer and use your technology skills to help adults in our community! Throughout July, we're offering two tech-help events at the North Haven Senior Center and two at the Library in our café area. At each event, tech-savvy teens will help adults with their phones, computers, email addresses, general tech questions, and more. Interested teens should sign up for each tech-help event separately using the links below. Registration for ALL sessions opens on Tuesday, May 26, at 7:00pm. 2026 Tech Help Dates: - Thursday, July 9, 10:30am-12:30pm at the North Haven Senior Center - Tuesday, July 14, 10:30am-12:30pm at the Library - Thursday, July 23, 10:30am-12:30pm at the North Haven Senior Center - Tuesday, July 28, 10:30am-12:30pm at the Library Students entering grades 9-12 in Fall 2026 are invited to participate. Please reach out to Emily at etomlin@northhavenlibrary.net or teen@northhavenlibrary.net with any questions about the program.

17 Elm St, North Haven, CT, 06473, US

An esteemed ophthalmologist contemplates the murder of his mistress and a struggling documentary filmmaker who considers selling out by making a documentary about a Hollywood jackass. Rated: PG-13, Runtime: 104 mins.

17 Elm St, North Haven, CT, 06473, US

Join us this summer for a highly-requested Sketchbook Club! Bring your sketchbook, tablet, or whatever you like to sketch on. We'll listen to chill music and chat while we work on our drawings. Students entering grades 6-12 are invited to participate. Registration encouraged!

17 Elm St, North Haven, CT, 06473, US

Embark on an epic journey this summer with Seeds of Adventure, a Dungeons & Dragons campaign designed for adult players of all experience levels. Over the course of multiple sessions, you’ll step into a pre-made character, join a party of fellow adventurers, and shape a shared story full of mystery, danger, and discovery. All necessary supplies will be provided, though participants are welcome to bring their own if they prefer. This is a series program, with multiple sessions playing through a small campaign. Participants are encouraged to attend as many sessions as possible to fully experience the story. Whether you’re a seasoned hero or brand new to tabletop roleplaying, Seeds of Adventure offers a welcoming space to collaborate, imagine, and explore. Your story starts here—what will you grow?

17 Elm St, North Haven, CT, 06473, US

Become a "Teen Tech" this summer and use your technology skills to help adults in our community! Throughout July, we're offering two tech-help events at the North Haven Senior Center and two at the Library in our café area. At each event, tech-savvy teens will help adults with their phones, computers, email addresses, general tech questions, and more. Interested teens should sign up for each tech-help event separately using the links below. Registration for ALL sessions opens on Tuesday, May 26, at 7:00pm. 2026 Tech Help Dates: - Thursday, July 9, 10:30am-12:30pm at the North Haven Senior Center - Tuesday, July 14, 10:30am-12:30pm at the Library - Thursday, July 23, 10:30am-12:30pm at the North Haven Senior Center - Tuesday, July 28, 10:30am-12:30pm at the Library Students entering grades 9-12 in Fall 2026 are invited to participate. Please reach out to Emily at etomlin@northhavenlibrary.net or teen@northhavenlibrary.net with any questions about the program.

17 Elm St, North Haven, CT, 06473, US

Need a little help with technology? Bring your device and tech questions to one of our two drop-in tech help events! High school students will be here to provide guidance and show you the ropes. 2026 Drop-In Tech Help Dates: - Tuesday, July 14, 10:30am-12:30pm - Tuesday, July 28, 10:30am-12:30pm Want more tech help? Two additional tech help sessions are scheduled at the North Haven Senior Center for Thursdays July 9 and July 23, from 10:30am-12:30pm. Registration for the Senior Center events is preferred. Please contact the Center at (203) 239-5432 to reserve your spot.

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Katherine Rundell’s award-winning Impossible Creatures soared to instant stardom, quickly earning the spot as one of the most popular children’s fantasy books in the 2020s. Now you can tune-in online to hear directly from the author (and ask your own questions about Christopher and Anya’s adventures) as we dive into the sequel, The Poisoned King! *This Online Author Talk is aimed for readers in upper elementary school. Parents are welcome to sit and watch as well!

17 Elm St, North Haven, CT, 06473, US

Hey TAB Officers! Let's prep next month's meeting together. Open to current TAB officers and any TAB member interested in helping us run an upcoming activity.

17 Elm St, North Haven, CT, 06473, US

For the month of July, we will be reading and discussing Parentmoon by L.B. Dunbar. When the divorced mother of the groom goes head-to-head with the single father of the bride, they might be the next couple experiencing a heart-to-heart. When my son asked me to take his ticket for the honeymoon that didn’t happen, I balked. What would I do on a 10-day vacation in Belize? More importantly, what caused my son and the love of his life to call off their wedding? I didn’t have an answer, and he wasn’t sharing, so I traded places with him. Over a week of sunshine and me-time was on the docket, until he arrived. Dallas Cole had silver in his beard, eyes the color of an ocean, and the most annoying drawl. And by annoying, I mean, heart-hammering, make me want to kiss him swagger. Only, that’s something I would never do, because he’s the single father of the bride for the wedding that never was, and now, he’s encroaching on my parentmoon. One house. One bed. Not happening. So what if he calls me darlin’ in that swoony voice? Not going there, despite his smirky grin amongst the gray on his jaw. Not going to think about the fact he saw me naked...by accident. Nope. The former father of the bride will only be going head-to-head with this protective mother of the groom, not lips to lips, or any other body part. And definitely not heart-to-heart.

17 Elm St, North Haven, CT, 06473, US

In this bittersweet portrait of a vanishing rural way of life, Dalia travels to Piedmont to care for her aging grandfather Igor, an expert forager. Armed with his loyal dog Birba, she hunts for a prizewinning truffle to save his home. Rated: NR, Runtime: 100 mins

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Join us for a conversation that’s sure to warm your heart (and make your stomach rumble), as we delve into the legacy of cooking icon Julia Child with Smithsonian curator and public historian Paula J. Johnson, author of Julia Child’s Kitchen:The Design, Tools, Stories, and Legacy of an Iconic Space. The book includes interviews with chefs who knew Julia well, commentary on her favorite culinary tools and kitchen gadgets, and a stunning array of photos.

17 Elm St, North Haven, CT, 06473, US

Interested in learning the game of chess? Looking for more middle schoolers to play with? Join our highly-requested Middle School Chess Club! Students in grades 6-8 and their families are invited to participate. Registration required.

17 Elm St, North Haven, CT, 06473, US

Our Teen Advisory Board (TAB) features a group of awesome teen volunteers who are interested in the inner workings of the library. At TAB, members share their ideas for new programs/services, help the Teen Department plan special events, and overall work to make our library a better place for teens. Want to join the fun? Attend this TAB meeting! TAB meets every first Wednesday of the month. This program is open to students in grades 6-12. Registration encouraged.

17 Elm St, North Haven, CT, 06473, US

The Colosseum wowed crowds with extraordinary battles, pushed the boundaries of technology, and exhibited Rome’s wealth and power. But just as the structure embodied Rome’s power, so too did it contribute to the Empire’s downfall. PBS Secrets of the Dead Rated: TV-PG, Runtime: 55 mins.