East Haddam Library Systems

Flights of Fantasy Book Club
2025-06-13 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | 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 The Games Gods Play by Abigail Owen. Copies of the book will be available at the circulation desk.

Words from the Woods Book Circle
2025-06-16 13:30 - 15:30 | St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 31 Main Street, East Haddam, CT, 06423, United States
Join this nature focused book circle from the East Haddam Land Trust and East Haddam Library System to soak in the writings of natural scientists who expand and deepen our awareness of the ecologies of life. By reading about the seen and unseen relationships of the wood-web, our experiences of forests, waterways, and meadows of East Haddam will be enriched. All are welcome. Copies of the books may be borrowed through the East Haddam Library System.

Teen Advisory Board Meeting
2025-06-17 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? Come to our Teen Advisory Board meeting! Fill out the application online (link below) or grab an application from EHFPL to join the board.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHS851rIud5a0MiacdGHT3uzgBoF_CQKJWY9juKjV9Oynhrg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Fables & Fun Storytime
2025-06-18 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-06-25 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!

Mystery Book Club
2025-06-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Rathbun Free Memorial Library, 36 Main St, East Haddam, CT, United States
Pick up your copy of our monthly mystery at the Rathbun Library, and join us for a discussion on the third Wednesday of every month at 2:00pm at the Rathbun Library.
Newcomers are welcome, please email Reference Librarian Nancy Price NPrice@rathbun.lioninc.org or call 860-873-8210 for more details.
The meeting is in-person but readers can also join the meeting via Zoom, the Info is Below (please call ahead so we know to setup the Zoom equipment):
Mystery Book Club
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82900265945
Meeting ID: 829 0026 5945
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Dial-in:
+1 929 205 6099 US
Meeting ID: 829 0026 5945

Dungeons and Dragons
2025-06-18 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.

ABC Storytime
2025-06-19 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-06-26 10:30 - 11:00 | Rathbun Free Memorial Library, 36 Main St, East Haddam, CT, United States
An alphabet themed storytime that introduces a new letter each week through stories, crafts, and activities. Activities aimed at ages 2-5, but friends that are older/younger are always welcome to participate!

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.

Budding Bookworms Storytime
2025-06-20 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-06-27 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.

Craft and Tales
2025-06-20 13:30 - 14:30, 2025-06-27 13:30 - 14:30 | Rathbun Free Memorial Library, 36 Main St, East Haddam, CT, United States
Join us every Friday at 1:30 PM for an afternoon of great books and a fun craft to match! Storytime and craft are for children ages 0-5. Registration is not required.

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+

Craft Swap
2025-06-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Rathbun Free Memorial Library, 36 Main St, East Haddam, CT, United States
Looking for a home for unwanted craft supplies? Interested in finding some new supplies for yourself? Drop off your unwanted craft supplies at the Rathbun between now and June 21st. Then join us on Monday, June 23 from 1-3pm for our Craft Swap, where you can some free craft supplies for your future projects!

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 | 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!

Friday Night Fiction
2025-06-27 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 One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot by Marianne Cronin.

Kids Builders Club
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

Friends of EHFPL Meeting
2025-07-01 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
