East Haddam Library Systems

American Girl Doll Book Club
2025-05-28 16:00 - 16:45 (America/New_York) | Rathbun Free Memorial Library, 36 Main St, East Haddam, CT, United States
Join us for the American Girl Doll Book Club, held every fourth Wednesday of the month at 4 PM! Bring your favorite doll and dive into the world of Meet Kaya. We’ll start with a fun discussion about the book, followed by a creative craft session where you’ll make something for your doll! Registration is required. Please call the library at (860) 873-8210 to let us know if you’ll be participating in the book discussion or just crafting!

Homeschool Hangout
2025-06-04 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-02 11:00 - 12:00 | East Haddam Free Public Library (EHFPL), 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States
Calling all homeschoolers! Join us at EHFPL for our monthly Homeschool Hangout. Each session we will explore a different subject, such as art, STEM, nature, etc. We will also have fun games and simple crafts! All ages are welcome! Note: Activities may vary in complexity depending on participants’ ages.

Kids Builders Club
2025-06-05 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-01 14:00 - 16:00 | Rathbun Free Memorial Library, 36 Main St, East Haddam, CT, United States
From Legos to Knex to popsicle sticks and toothpicks, the Rathbun’s Kids Builders Club will learn how to build with a variety of materials. Come relax and free build as you chat with friends. Or, try to complete one of our building challenges. No registration required, just drop in! Recommended for ages 5-12

Movie Night - Sonic the Hedgehog 3
2025-06-06 17:00 - 19:00 | East Haddam Free Public Library (EHFPL), 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States
It’s movie night at the library! We’ll be watching the movie Sonic the Hedgehog (PG) and have some free popcorn to snack on. No registration required.

Homeschool Hangout
2025-06-09 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-07-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Rathbun Free Memorial Library, 36 Main St, East Haddam, CT, United States
Calling all homeschoolers! Join us at Rathbun for our monthly Homeschool Hangout. Each session we will explore a different subject, such as art, STEM, nature, etc. We will also have fun games and simple crafts! All ages are welcome! Note: Activities may vary in complexity depending on participants’ ages.

Daytrip Discovery
2025-06-19 16:00 - 17:00 | Rathbun Free Memorial Library, 36 Main St, East Haddam, CT, United States
Explore the world without leaving the library! Each month we’ll explore a different country and learn interesting facts, local traditions and we’ll play a game that’s popular with kids in that country. This month we’ll be exploring Nigeria! No registration required. Recommended for ages 5-12.

Chapter Chat (Ages 7-9)
2025-06-20 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, Drag and Rex: Forever Friends by Susan Lubner. 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)
2025-06-20 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 Town of No Mirrors by Christina Collins. 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.

Kids Game Night ft. Mario Party
2025-06-20 17:00 - 19:00 | East Haddam Free Public Library (EHFPL), 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States
Join us at the library for Kid’s Game Night! We’ll have the Nintendo Switch out to play Mario Party, and a variety of classic and newer board games too. So, grab a friend and come play with us! Recommended for ages 5-12

Summer Reading Kick Off
2025-06-21 09:30 - 12:30 | Rathbun Free Memorial Library, 36 Main St, East Haddam, CT, United States
Come celebrate the start of Summer Reading with us at our kick off! Play fun outdoor games, make your own bubble wand, eat ice cream & popsicles, and, the most fun of all, get your summer reading tracker! No registration required, drop-in anytime between 9:30-12:30pm!*

*If it rains, the program will be rescheduled for Saturday, June 28 from 9:30-12:30pm

Storytime at the Rathbun
2025-06-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Rathbun Free Memorial Library, 36 Main St, East Haddam, CT, United States

Gamer Perler Beads
2025-06-23 11:00 - 12:00 | Rathbun Free Memorial Library, 36 Main St, East Haddam, CT, United States
Join us to celebrate summer reading by crafting game-inspired Perler bead art! No registration required. Recommended for ages 6+

Balloon Baseball
2025-06-24 15:00 - 16:00 | Rathbun Free Memorial Library, 36 Main St, East Haddam, CT, United States
Come experience a twist on the great American pastime with balloon baseball! Registration required. Recommended for ages 5-12.

Homeschool Recess
2025-06-25 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!

American Girl Doll Book Club
2025-06-25 16:00 - 16:45 | Rathbun Free Memorial Library, 36 Main St, East Haddam, CT, United States
Join us for the American Girl Doll Book Club, held every fourth Wednesday of the month at 4 PM! Bring your favorite doll and dive into the world of Kirsten. We’ll start with a fun discussion about the book, followed by a creative craft session where you’ll make something for your doll! Registration is required. Please call the library at (860) 873-8210 to let us know if you’ll be participating in the book discussion or just crafting!

Pokémon Club
2025-06-26 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-07-24 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.

Family Board Game Night
2025-06-27 16:00 - 19:00 | East Haddam Free Public Library (EHFPL), 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States
Come play board games with us at EHFPL! From classics, like Monopoly and Sorry, to strategy games like Catan and Ticket to Ride and unique games like Wrong Party or Exploding Kittens, we have a variety of games to chose from. No registration is required for this program, we hope to see you there!

Midday Mind Puzzles
2025-07-03 12:00 - 15:00 | Rathbun Free Memorial Library, 36 Main St, East Haddam, CT, United States
Come unwind with fun mind puzzles and relaxing music. We’ll have a variety of different puzzles at varying difficulties for all ages to enjoy! No registration required, just drop-in!

Screen Free Video Game Afternoon
2025-07-09 13:00 - 16:00 | East Haddam Free Public Library (EHFPL), 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States
Some popular video games are coming off the screen and into the library! Come try playing Tetris, Angry Birds, Pac-Man and Minecraft all without using a screen. No registration required, just drop-in! Recommended for ages 8-12.

Animal Homes
2025-07-10 15:00 - 16:00 | Rathbun Free Memorial Library, 36 Main St, East Haddam, CT, United States
Our friends at the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center are visiting the library to teach us all about the different types of homes that animals build and live in. From trees, burrows, nests, and more, discover the unique way animals engineer safe places to live. Meet live animals and test your skills at building your own animal home craft! Registration required.

Movie Night - The Super Mario Bros. Movie
2025-07-11 16:00 - 18:00 | East Haddam Free Public Library (EHFPL), 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States
It’s movie night at the library! We’ll be watching the movie The Super Mario Bros. Movie (PG) and have some free popcorn to snack on. No registration required.

Tanglewood Marionettes: Cinderella
2025-07-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Nathan Hale-Ray High School, 15 School Rd, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States
The East Haddam Free Public Library and the Rathbun Free Memorial Library Friends groups present Tanglewood Marionettes! This award-winning puppetry group will perform Cinderella for children and families of all ages. Tickets are $5/per person and maximum $20/family. Event is held at Nathan Hale-Ray High School auditorium.

Family Card Game Afternoon
2025-07-15 12:30 - 15:30 | Rathbun Free Memorial Library, 36 Main St, East Haddam, CT, United States
This afternoon is all about card games! From classic playing cards to newer games like Exploding Kittens and Skyjo, we’ll have a variety of fun card games for all ages to enjoy. No registration is required, just drop-in!

Casey Carle’s Bubblemania!
2025-07-17 14:00 - 15:00 | East Haddam Historical Society, 264 Town St, East Haddam, CT, 06423, United States
Experience Casey Carle and Bubblemania: Mr. Carle delights audiences everywhere with his amazing bubble tricks and his humor! He holds a Bachelor of Ars in Drama and attended the Ringling Bros. Clown College. A resident of East Haddam, Mr. Carle has performed in over 10 countries. No registration required.
Sponsored by the Friends Groups of the East Haddam Library System

Chapter Chat (Ages 7-9)
2025-07-18 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, The Story of Gumluck the Wizard by Adam Rex. 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)
2025-07-18 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, Saving Winslow by Sharon Creech. 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.
