East Haddam Library Systems

Teen Craft Night - String Dolls
2025-10-10 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | 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 String Dolls with us. Registration required for this program, we hope to see you there!

Homeschool Hangout
2025-10-09 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.

Budding Bookworms Storytime
2025-10-09 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-10-02 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-09-25 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-09-18 10:30 - 11:00 | Rathbun Free Memorial Library, 36 Main St, East Haddam, CT, 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.

Adult Craft Night 2
2025-10-08 17:00 - 19:00 | East Haddam Free Public Library (EHFPL), 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States
Join us at EHFPL on Wednesday, October 8th from 5-7PM to make a book page pumpkin at our adult craft night! All materials are provided, but space is limited, so please RSVP on the library calendar.

Kids Game Night - Luigi's Mansion 3
2025-10-08 16:00 - 18:00 | East Haddam Free Public Library (EHFPL), 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States
Join us at EHFPL for Kids Game Night! We’ll have the Nintendo Switch out to play Luigi’s Mansion 3, and a variety of classic and newer board games too. So, grab a friend and come play with us! Recommended for ages 5-12

Fables & Fun Storytime
2025-10-08 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-10-01 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-09-24 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-09-17 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!

Friends of EHFPL Meeting
2025-10-07 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

Pages and Panels
2025-10-06 16:00 - 17:00 | Rathbun Free Memorial Library, 36 Main St, East Haddam, CT, United States
Join us at Rathbun for the first meeting of Pages and Panels, a graphic novel book club for grades 3-5! Each month we will read a new graphic novel, exploring different genres and discovering new authors. Then meet on the first Monday of each month to discuss the book. The next graphic novel we will be reading is Witches of Brooklyn by Sophie Escabasse. We hope to see you there!

Sensory Bin Playtime
2025-10-06 11:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-23 11:00 - 14:00 | Rathbun Free Memorial Library, 36 Main St, East Haddam, CT, United States
Join us for some sensory bin fun at the library! The bin will be filled with various materials and items for kids to play with and explore. Drop in at the Rathbun anytime between 11-2pm. This activity is aimed at ages 2-5, but friends that are older/younger are always welcome to participate!

Dungeons and Dragons
2025-10-03 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. Players may start at level 3. Characters made at home are subject to DM approval. Pre-made characters available on game nights. *nerds are cool.

Kids Crafternoon - Spooky Cauldron Art
2025-10-03 15:30 - 16:30 | East Haddam Free Public Library (EHFPL), 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States
Join us for Kids Crafternoon and make some Spooky Cauldron Art! Registration required. Recommended for ages 5-12. We hope to see you there!

Rathbun Book Club
2025-10-02 13:30 - 14:30 | Rathbun Free Memorial Library, 36 Main St, East Haddam, CT, United States
Interested in Non-Fiction, History, Science, Current Events, and other fascinating subjects? This is the book club for you!
Grab a copy of our Book of the Month by calling the library (860-873-8210), and join us for discussion on the first Thursday of every month at the Rathbun Library at 2:00pm. Newcomers are welcome!
If Mystery Books are more your speed, check out the Mystery Book Club which meets on the third Thursday of every month!

Adult Craft Night 1
2025-10-01 17:00 - 19:00 | East Haddam Free Public Library (EHFPL), 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States
Join us at EHFPL on Wednesday, October 1 from 5-7PM to make puzzle piece art at our adult craft night! All materials are provided, but space is limited, so please RSVP on the library calendar.

Enchanted Fiction
2025-10-01 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 Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl. Sponsored by the EHLS’s Teen Advisory Board.

Friday Night Fiction
2025-09-26 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 Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams. Copies are available behind the circulation desk. All are welcome!

Teen Craft Night - Herbarium Jars
2025-09-26 17:00 - 18:00 | East Haddam Free Public Library (EHFPL), 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States
Come hang out, talk with friends, and make some Herbarium Jars with us at EHFPL! Supplies will be provided, but they are limited so please either call EHFPL or use our online form to register. Recommended for grades 6-12.

Mario vs Sonic Party
2025-09-24 16:00 - 18:00 | East Haddam Free Public Library (EHFPL), 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States
Throughout the summer you cast your votes in the competition between Mario and Sonic, now it’s time to find out the results! Join us at EHFPL for some fun activities themed around our winning character. Who do you think won? No registration required, all ages welcome!

Pokémon Club
2025-09-22 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.

Fairy House Workshop
2025-09-20 13:30 - 15:00 | East Haddam Grange Hall, 488 Town St, East Haddam, CT, United States
The Rathbun Library is partnering with the Florence Griswold Museum for a special program where you will create your own Fairy House using natural supplies such as moss, lichen, tree bark, pine cones, and other materials found in a forest! This magical class is fun for all ages and skill levels. All supplies are provided and registration is free. Space is limited to 25 people/families and limited to one house person/family. Sign up by calling the library or by using our online registration form.
This program, sponsored by the Friends of the Rathbun Library, is a great way to get started on your fairy house for our 5th annual Halloween Half Pint Hamlet and Fairy House display on October 18th! More info and schedule of events for that day to come!

Teen Anime & Manga Club
2025-09-19 17:00 - 18:00 | East Haddam Free Public Library (EHFPL), 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States
Do you like anime & manga? Then come join us for EHFPL’s Teen Anime & Manga Club! Come discuss what you are currently reading/watching, your favorite series and new upcoming titles. Explore different genres as we watch classic, retro, and current anime with your fellow anime fans! New members welcome!

Kids Crafternoon - Dragon Eggs
2025-09-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Rathbun Free Memorial Library, 36 Main St, East Haddam, CT, United States
Join us at the Rathbun for Kids Crafternoon and make some Dragon Eggs with us! Registration required. Recommended for ages 7-12. We hope to see you there!

Intro to Dungeons and Dragons: Playing the Game
2025-09-17 17:00 - 20:00 | East Haddam Free Public Library (EHFPL), 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States
Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to the second in a two part series on how to play Dungeons & Dragons! For this part, we’ll help you learn how to use the character you created by playing through a short storyline. Registration is encouraged, but not required.

Mystery Book Club
2025-09-17 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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+1 929 205 6099 US
Meeting ID: 829 0026 5945
