East Haddam Library Systems

Family Trivia Night
2025-08-14 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Rathbun Free Memorial Library, 36 Main St, East Haddam, CT, United States
It’s Family Trivia Night at the library featuring all things toys! No registration required, all ages welcome!

Budding Bookworms Storytime
2025-08-15 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-08-22 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-08-29 10:30 - 11:00 | East Haddam Free Public Library (EHFPL), 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States
Bring your budding bookworm to the library for a fun-filled storytime with music and movement. Activities aimed at ages 0-3, but friends that are older/younger are always welcome to participate! No registration required.

Chapter Chat (Ages 7-9)
2025-08-15 14:30 - 15:30 | East Haddam Free Public Library (EHFPL), 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States
Join us at EHFPL for our next meeting of Chapter Chat, a homeschool book club aimed at ages 7-9, to discuss our current book of the month, Aven Green Sleuthing Machine by Dusti Bowling. Chapter Chat readers will try a new first chapter book every month. At each meeting, we’ll talk about the book and do a fun activity to go with it. Books will be available at the children’s desk or at the previous month’s meeting.

Novel Ideas (Ages 10-12)
2025-08-15 15:30 - 16:30 | East Haddam Free Public Library (EHFPL), 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States
Join us at EHFPL for our next meeting of Novel Ideas, a homeschool book club aimed at ages 10-12, to discuss our current book of the month, The Wig in the Window by Kristen Kittscher. Novel Ideas will read a new middle grade book each month. At each meeting, we’ll talk about the book and do a fun activity to go with it. Books will be available at the children’s desk or at the previous month’s meeting.

The Floor is Lava!
2025-08-15 17:00 - 19:00 | East Haddam Free Public Library (EHFPL), 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States
Some of the floor at the library has turned to lava! Can you make it across without falling in? Recommended for ages 5+. No registration required, just drop-in!

Fables & Fun Storytime
2025-08-20 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-08-27 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-09-10 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-09-17 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-09-24 10:30 - 11:00 | East Haddam Free Public Library (EHFPL), 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States
A relaxed story time with fun activities, bubbles and crafts. Activities aimed at ages 3-5, but friends that are older/younger are always welcome to participate!

Dungeons and Dragons
2025-08-20 17:00 - 20:00 | East Haddam Free Public Library (EHFPL), 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States
The World’s Greatest Roleplaying Game gives you the chance to take part in epic tales of adventure and fantasy. Tweens and Teens are invited to join in on the fun. Newbies are encouraged, veteran players are welcome.
Information for nerds*:D&D 5e. Any official WotC Classes/Races eligible, custom class/race accepted on case-by-case basis. Experienced players may start at level 3, new players are encouraged to start at level 1. Stats are 27-Point Buy, no rolling. Characters made at home are subject to DM approval. Pre-made characters available on game nights. *nerds are cool.

Teen Movie Night - Ready Player One (PG-13)
2025-08-22 16:00 - 19:00 | East Haddam Free Public Library (EHFPL), 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States
It’s teen movie night at the library! We’ll be watching the movie Ready Player One (PG-13) and have some free popcorn to snack on. No registration required.

Friday Night Fiction
2025-08-22 19:00 - 20:00 | East Haddam Free Public Library (EHFPL), 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States
Friday Night Fiction is an adult contemporary and historical fiction book club at EHFPL. Join us for a discussion about our next book, The Wedding People by Alison Espach. Copies are available behind the circulation desk. All are welcome!

Homeschool Recess
2025-08-27 13:30 - 14:30 | East Haddam Free Public Library (EHFPL), 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States
After lunch it’s time to play! Come enjoy games, toys and activities with your friends at the library’s Homeschool Recess. No registration required, just drop-in!

Pokémon Club
2025-08-28 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-09-22 15:30 - 16:30 | East Haddam Free Public Library (EHFPL), 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States
Calling all trainers! Join Professor M at EHFPL for all things Pokémon! We’ll be playing games, trading cards, and doing activities, so be sure to bring your Pokémon cards! Collect a badge each month! No registration required.

Teen De-Stress Night
2025-08-29 17:00 - 19:00 | East Haddam Free Public Library (EHFPL), 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States
School, work, or life in general stressing you out? Take a couple hours for yourself and relax at EHFPL’s Teen De-Stress Night! Come unwind as we craft and color all the stress away. This time we’re doing paint by stickers. Supplies will be provided, no registration required. We hope to see you there!

Friends of EHFPL Meeting
2025-09-02 18:00 - 19:00 | East Haddam Free Public Library (EHFPL), 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States
Join the Friends of EHFPL to help with fundraising and supporting the library

Adult Craft Night 1
2025-09-03 17:00 - 19:00 | East Haddam Free Public Library (EHFPL), 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States
Join us at EHFPL on Wednesday, September 3 from 5-7PM to make a book page pumpkin at our adult craft night! All materials are provided, but space is limited, so please RSVP on the library calendar.

Intro to Dungeons and Dragons: Character Creation
2025-09-05 17:00 - 20:00 | East Haddam Free Public Library (EHFPL), 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States
Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to the first in a two part series on how to play Dungeons & Dragons! For this part, we’ll walk you through the character creation process and answer any questions you have about the basic mechanics of the game. Registration is encouraged, but not required.

Enchanted Fiction
2025-09-10 16:00 - 17:00 | East Haddam Free Public Library (EHFPL), 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States
Calling all teen bookworms! Join us at EHFPL for Enchanted Fiction, a book club run by teens for teens in grades 7-12. We’ll choose a new book each month, exploring a variety of young adult and middle grade fiction. This month we’ll be discussing The School for Good & Evil by Soman Chainani. Sponsored by the EHLS’s Teen Advisory Board.

Adult Craft Night 2
2025-09-10 17:00 - 19:00 | East Haddam Free Public Library (EHFPL), 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States
Join us at EHFPL on Wednesday, September 10 from 5-7PM to make a book page pumpkin at our adult craft night! All materials are provided, but space is limited, so please RSVP on the library calendar.

Flights of Fantasy Book Club
2025-09-12 18:00 - 19:00 | East Haddam Free Public Library (EHFPL), 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States
Do you prefer your books filled with magic and dragons? Then this is the book club for you!
Each month we will read a different fantasy book and discuss what we’ve read at our meeting on the second Friday of every month. This month we’re reading Good Omens by Terry Pratchett. Copies of the book will be available at the circulation desk.

Teen Advisory Board Meeting - Ice Cream Social!
2025-09-16 18:30 - 19:30 | East Haddam Free Public Library (EHFPL), 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States
Do you want to have a say in the services the library offers to teens? To help plan and run teen programs and events? Join us for the first Teen Advisory Board meeting of the school year to learn what Teen Advisory Board is all about and celebrate with some ice cream! New members always welcome!

Intro to Dungeons and Dragons: Playing the Game
2025-09-17 17:00 - 20:00 | East Haddam Free Public Library (EHFPL), 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States
Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to the second in a two part series on how to play Dungeons & Dragons! For this part, we’ll help you learn how to use the character you created by playing through a short storyline. Registration is encouraged, but not required.

Teen Anime & Manga Club
2025-09-19 17:00 - 18:00 | East Haddam Free Public Library (EHFPL), 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States
Do you like anime & manga? Then come join us for EHFPL’s Teen Anime & Manga Club! Come discuss what you are currently reading/watching, your favorite series and new upcoming titles. Explore different genres as we watch classic, retro, and current anime with your fellow anime fans! New members welcome!

Mario vs Sonic Party
2025-09-24 16:00 - 18:00 | East Haddam Free Public Library (EHFPL), 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States
Throughout the summer you cast your votes in the competition between Mario and Sonic, now it’s time to find out the results! Join us at EHFPL for some fun activities themed around our winning character. Who do you think won? No registration required, all ages welcome!

Teen Craft Night - Herbarium Jars
2025-09-26 17:00 - 18:00 | East Haddam Free Public Library (EHFPL), 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States
Come hang out, talk with friends, and make some Herbarium Jars with us at EHFPL! Supplies will be provided, but they are limited so please either call EHFPL or use our online form to register. Recommended for grades 6-12.
