Dungeons & Dragons
2025-05-02 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-21 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Enchanted Fiction
2025-05-07 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 A Dash of Trouble by Anna Meriano. Sponsored by the EHLS’s Teen Advisory Board.

Teen Bring Your Own Book Club
2025-05-09 17:00 - 18:00 | East Haddam Free Public Library (EHFPL), 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States
Do you like the idea of joining a book club, but aren’t sure you could commit to reading the assigned book each time? Then this new casual book club is for you! Come discuss the books you’re reading and share recommendations with others! Find new books, play book themed games, or just talk and hangout. We hope to see you there!

Teen Write Club
2025-05-14 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-06-11 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-09 17:00 - 18:00 | East Haddam Free Public Library (EHFPL), 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States
Do you love to write? Do you want to be an author one day? Then this is the club for you! There will be fun writing exercises, plus opportunities to share your stories and learn some new skills from other young writers. No registration required, just drop in! Recommended for grades 6-12

Teen Board Game Night
2025-05-16 17:00 - 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!

Seed Bead Crafts
2025-05-30 17:00 - 19:00 | East Haddam Free Public Library (EHFPL), 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States
It’s teen craft night at EHFPL! So, grab a friend and come make some fun seed bead crafts with us. No registration is required for this program, we hope to see you there!

Enchanted Fiction
2025-06-04 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 Summoning by Kelley Armstrong. Sponsored by the EHLS’s Teen Advisory Board.

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.

Dungeons and Dragons
2025-06-06 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-06-18 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-16 17:00 - 20:00 | East Haddam Free Public Library (EHFPL), 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States

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

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

Enchanted Fiction
2025-07-02 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 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J. K. Rowling. Sponsored by the EHLS’s Teen Advisory Board.

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!

Dragon Egg Craft
2025-07-08 14:30 - 15:30 | Rathbun Free Memorial Library, 36 Main St, East Haddam, CT, United States
It’s teen craft night! So, grab a friend and come make some Dragon Eggs with us. Registration required. We hope to see you there!

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

Teen Taste Test: Generic vs. Name Brand
2025-07-18 17:00 - 18:00 | East Haddam Free Public Library (EHFPL), 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States
Can you tell the difference between name brand and generic snacks? Put it to the test at the library’s Teen Taste Test! We’ll have a variety of different snacks, both the generic and name brand version, for you to try. Vote for your favorite and try to guess which is which, generic or name brand. Registration is required, we hope to see you there!

Teen Video Game Tournament
2025-07-23 17:00 - 19:00 | East Haddam Free Public Library (EHFPL), 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States
Think your the best at Super Smash Bros? Put your gaming skills to the test and compete at EHFPL’s Teen Video Game Tournament! Registration required, we hope to see you there!

Family Trivia Night
2025-07-25 18:00 - 19:00 | East Haddam Free Public Library (EHFPL), 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States
It’s Family Trivia Night at the library featuring all things games! No registration required, all ages welcome!

Mystic Aquarium Presents Sharks!
2025-07-29 14:00 - 15:00 | East Haddam Historical Society, 264 Town St, East Haddam, CT, 06423, United States
Sharks are in trouble. Of the roughly 375 shark species, 66 are threatened or endangered, mostly due to overhunting and the effects of pollution. In this presentation guests will learn about the fascinating shark species, the challenges they must overcome for survival, and the conservation efforts underway to protect them. No registration required.
Sponsored by the Friends Groups of the East Haddam Library System

Teen Escape Room
2025-07-30 17:00 - 19:00 | East Haddam Free Public Library (EHFPL), 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States
Come test your puzzle solving skills at EHLS’s homemade escape room! You will have one hour to find the clues and solve the puzzle. Can you escape? Registration required. Recommended for grades 6-12.

Family Bingo Afternoon
2025-07-31 16:00 - 17:00 | Rathbun Free Memorial Library, 36 Main St, East Haddam, CT, United States
It’s Family Bingo Afternoon at the library! Those that get a bingo will win a fun small prize! No registration required, all ages welcome!
