East Haddam Library Systems

American Girl Tea Party
2025-03-19 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | CT
Join us for a fun-filled hour at the Rathbun Free Memorial Library for our American Girl Tea Party! Bring your American Girl doll (or any doll) along as we enjoy tea, snacks, and good company! Registration required.
Call (860) 873-8210 or register using the link below!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc3BAhjbEvgOcY2hAn9EtzZxDxZIfgz3PXRjyYI13hkhUfUBg/viewform?usp=sharing

Budding Bookworms Storytime
2025-03-21 10:30 - 11:00 | CT
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.

Playtime!
2025-03-21 11:00 - 12:00 | CT
Join us after storytime for playtime! We have toys, games, puzzles, coloring and pop-up books, so there's something for all ages to enjoy. No registration required, just drop-in!

Craft and Tales
2025-03-21 13:30 - 14:30 | CT
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)
2025-03-21 14:30 - 15:30 | CT
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, Lost Treasure of the Emerald Eye by Geronimo Stilton. 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.

Homeschool Book Clubs
2025-03-21 14:30 - 16:30 | CT
Join us at EHFPL for our next meeting to discuss our current books of the month. Chapter Chat readers (aimed at ages 7-9) will try a new first chapter book series every month, while Novel Ideas (aimed at ages 10-12) will read middle grade books. 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)
2025-03-21 15:30 - 16:30 | CT
Introducing EHFPL’s new Homeschool book clubs! Stop by our next meeting to discuss our next book. Novel Ideas (aimed at ages 10-12) will read middle grade books. 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.

Teen Game Night ft. Wrong Party
2025-03-21 17:00 - 19:00 | East Haddam Free Public Library (EHFPL), 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States
Join us for Teen Game Night at EHFPL! We’ll be playing Wrong Party, a board game where you compete with your friends to create the Greatest Guest List of All Time by choosing from a variety of mismatched characters and party themes. Will you host the perfect party or kill the vibe? Grab a friend and come play with us! No registration required, we hope to see you there! Recommended for grades 6-12

Science Saturday
2025-03-22 10:00 - 11:00 | CT
Ever wonder what happened to all the dinosaurs? How about why bubbles are always round? Well, there’s a way we can find out – SCIENCE! Come join local paleontologist and scientist, Mr. Dave Cassenti, in an exploration of our wonderful world using the powers of science. Each month, there will be a different topic that we explore and learn about, and hopefully have fun with.
Registration is not required, recommended ages 5-12.

Fearful Fiction Book Club
2025-03-24 14:00 - 15:00 | CT
Every fourth Monday of the month, we dive deep into the darkest corners of fiction. From spine-tingling thrillers to bone-chilling horrors, our discussions cover it all. Whether you’re drawn to psychological twists or supernatural terrors there’s something for every horror and thriller fan. Come for the stories, stay for the unforgettable discussions. Don’t miss out on an evening of suspense and shivers!
Call (860) 873-8210 to sign up!

Block Party
2025-03-25 13:30 - 14:30 | CT
From Mega Blocks to Keva Planks, we’re breaking out all the blocks for a block party! No registration required. Recommended for ages 0-5. We hope to see you there!

Tiny Scientists Storytime
2025-03-26 10:30 - 11:00 | CT
Join us at EHFPL for a science themed storytime! We will have a story with fun experiments to go with it! Supplies will be provided, no registration required. Activities aimed at ages 3-5, but friends that are older/younger are always welcome to participate!

Playtime!
2025-03-26 11:00 - 12:00 | CT
Join us after storytime for playtime! We have toys, games, puzzles, coloring and pop-up books, so there’s something for all ages to enjoy. No registration required, just drop-in!

Homeschool Recess
2025-03-26 13:30 - 15:30 | CT
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!

Wednesday Workshop
2025-03-26 17:00 - 19:00 | CT
Join us for an evening of adult paper crafting at EHFPL! Scrapbooking or cardmaking, experienced or beginner, everyone is welcome. Bring your own projects, use the library's supplies, or both. Meets monthly.

Teen Craft Night - Doodle Weaving
2025-03-26 17:00 - 19:00 | CT
Come hang out, talk with friends, and do some doodle weaving with us! Supplies will be provided. There’s no registration required. Recommended for grades 6-12.

Pokémon Club
2025-03-27 15:30 - 16:30 | CT
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 new badge each month! Recommended for grades 4-8. No registration required.

Budding Bookworms Storytime
2025-03-28 10:30 - 11:00 | Rathbun Free Memorial Library, 36 Main St, East Haddam, CT, United States

Playtime!
2025-03-28 11:00 - 12:00 | East Haddam Free Public Library (EHFPL), 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States

Craft and Tales
2025-03-28 13:30 - 14:30 | Rathbun Free Memorial Library, 36 Main St, East Haddam, CT, United States

Family Trivia Night
2025-03-28 17:00 - 18:00 | East Haddam Free Public Library (EHFPL), 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States
Test your trivia skills at the EHFPL’s Family Trivia Night. No registration required, all ages welcome!

Teen Candy Bingo
2025-03-28 18:00 - 19:00 | East Haddam Free Public Library (EHFPL), 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States
It’s Teen Candy Bingo Night at the library! The rules are simple: you get a bingo, you win candy. We’ll play as many rounds as we can fit in one hour. No registration required. Recommended for grades 6-12.

Friday Night Fiction
2025-03-28 19:00 - 20:00 | CT
Friday Night Fiction is an adult contemporary and historical fiction book club. Join us for a discussion about our next book, TBD.

Friends of EHFPL Meeting
2025-04-01 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

Fables & Fun Storytime
2025-04-02 10:30 - 11:00 | CT
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!

Homeschool Hangout
2025-04-02 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.

Enchanted Fiction
2025-04-02 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 The Cruel Prince by Holly Black. Sponsored by the EHLS’s Teen Advisory Board.

Adult Craft Night
2025-04-02 17:00 - 19:00 | East Haddam Free Public Library (EHFPL), 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States
Due to popular demand, the same adult craft will be offered twice a month! Join us at EHFPL on Wednesday, April 2 from 5-7PM to make flower canvas art! All materials are provided, but space is limited, so please register at the link below or by calling the library.
https://forms.gle/rriydLWHXDTXDbzd7

Kids Game Night ft. Pay Day
2025-04-02 17:00 - 19:00 | East Haddam Free Public Library (EHFPL), 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States
April is Financial Literacy Month, so for this Kids Game Night we’ll be playing a fun money themed game called Pay Day. Grab a friend and come play with us! Recommended for ages 8+

ABC Storytime
2025-04-03 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!
