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.
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
Join us at EHFPL on Wednesday, July 9 from 5-7PM to make a sea glass suncatcher at our adult craft night! All materials are provided, but space is limited, so please RSVP on the library calendar.
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!
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...
Bring your budding bookworm to the library for a fun-filled storytime with music and movement.
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.
Do you prefer your books filled with magic and dragons? Then this is the book club for you!
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.
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.
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!
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