Week Calendar

Storytime for babies, toddlers, and kids who are still lap-sitters, crawlers or cruisers! This storytime is best for littles who are either under 2 or are not yet steady on their feet.

Music, movement, rhymes, and of course, stories!

Storytime for toddlers who are moving and grooving! This storytime is best for kids who are either 2 and up or are walking independently.
 

Music, movement, rhymes, and of course, stories!

Join us on Tuesday morning for an all ages magic show with the amazing magician, Ed Popielarczyk. Prepare to be astounded!

All ages welcome. Please register to attend.

Join Claudia from Cool-ology for Weather Wonders! Budding meteorologists shine as they investigate weather, make their own weather instruments, create weather in a bottle, concoct their own snowflakes and much more!

Come to the library to build your very own vessel for an egg! See if your creation can withstand a drop, all while keeping your egg safe inside! 

For ages 5-10. Registration required. 

Join us for our new Big Read Book Club! Each month, we'll read one of the 12 novels & memoirs the National Endowment for the Arts features as its annual "Big Read" selections.

Join us for our new Big Read Book Club! Each month, we'll read one of the 12 novels & memoirs the National Endowment for the Arts features as its annual "Big Read" selections.

Advanced Master Gardener Samantha Pullaro will hold plant, insect, and disease identification sessions on behalf of the UConn Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners on Mondays from noon until 1 pm.

The Staff Spotlight is our staff's chance to share their unique knowledge and skills with the community. You never know what you're going to get!

Lead either the Saxons or Vikings to victory in this miniature recreation of a historic battle! Recommended for teens, but all ages are welcome to participate.

Need some device help? Drop by the library between 2:30 - 4:30 pm on Wednesdays and Fridays or between 4-6 pm on Thursdays for a tutorial from a tech-savvy teen volunteer! No registration required.

Join Madison Lyric Stage as they preview their May theatrical offerings!

Need help with your Mac or PC? Are you curious about security for your computer? Do you need help with faxing, printing, or copying at the library? Chris Jennings Penders is here to offer assistance. Call for half hour appointments.

Celebrate Earth Day early with these DIY Seed Bombs. We’ll use various seeds, shredded construction paper, and water to create these seed bombs that you can use to plant beautiful flowers in your very own yard. For ages 7-12.

Join us for Novels & Nibbles, a virtual book club where instead of reading the same book, we come together on the first and third Thursdays of the month via Zoom to exchange reading recommendations.

Need some device help? Drop by the library between 2:30 - 4:30 pm on Wednesdays and Fridays or between 4 - 6 pm on Thursdays for a tutorial from a tech-savvy teen volunteer! No registration required.

Stop by our Creative Loft on Tuesday evenings between 5 and 8 pm for some DIY fun! A craft-savvy librarian will be on hand to help you with any project in which you're interested.

Stop by the creative loft for a weekly DIY craft!

Come to the teen room and hang out! We have video games, card games, and anime all for your enjoyment! Everyone between the ages of 12 and 18 is welcome, but masks are required.

Join us the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 6:30 pm for a virtual movie discussion!

Join us to discuss a great classic of world literature! Our selection for April 2022 will be The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain.

Join us for this one-of-a-kind Earth Day event! A River Speaks is a documentary that explores humanity's relationship with rivers, focusing on the Mill River in New Haven.

Join our new adult knitting club, to be held on Thursdays from 6:30-7:30 pm in the East River Reading Room! Bring your projects with you and enjoy the company of your fellow knitters as you craft your woolen masterpieces.

Meditation is a wonderful technique used to reduce stress and anxiety. We all know that the uncertain times we are living right now are creating even more stress and anxiety and everyone is very much in need of taking time to relax.