East Haddam Library Systems

Chapter Chat (Ages 7-9)
2024-12-20 14:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | CT
Join us at EHFPL for our next meeting to discuss our current book of the month, The Boxcar Children by Gertrude Warner. Chapter Chat readers (aimed at ages 7-9) will try a new first chapter book series 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
2024-12-20 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)
2024-12-20 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.

Awesome Hour
2024-12-20 17:00 - 19:00 | CT
Long week at school? Take a break at Your Friendly Neighborhood Library at Awesome Hour, an hour so awesome it lasts for two! Teens in 6th-12th grade are invited to come and relax with games, food, and fun. The library’s movie projector will be at your disposal to do whatever you want with. Play video games, watch TV shows, trade YouTube clips, whatever! Think of it as your reward for making it through the week.

Libraries Open 10-1pm
2024-12-24, 2024-12-31 | CT

Libraries Closed
2024-12-25, 2025-01-01 | CT

Teen Craft & Chat
2024-12-25 17:00 - 19:00 | CT
Do you crochet, knit, cross stitch, or weave? Maybe you draw, scrapbook, or bullet journal. Whatever art you do, come craft & chat with us! Discuss your current projects, eat snacks, and unwind with friends at this casual self-directed crafting session.

Budding Bookworms Storytime
2024-12-27 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-01-03 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.

Kids Game Night ft. Mario Party
2024-12-27 16:00 - 18:00 | CT
Join us at EHFPL 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

Forever YA
2024-12-27 18:00 - 19:00 | CT
Are you an adult that enjoys young adult and new adult books? Then this is the book club for you! Each month we will read a different YA or NA book and discuss what we’ve read at our meeting on the fourth Friday of every month.

Science Saturday
2024-12-28 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.

Kids Builders Club
2024-12-30 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-01-06 16:00 - 17:00 | CT
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

Noon Year’s Eve Party
2024-12-31 11:00 - 12:00 | CT
Kids can’t stay up until midnight? Come ring in the New Year with us at the Rathbun at our Noon Year’s Eve Party! We’ll play games, do crafts, and do a countdown to noon. All ages welcome, no registration required.

Rathbun Book Club
2025-01-02 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!

Friends of Rathbun
2025-01-02 16:15 - 18:00 | Rathbun Free Memorial Library, 36 Main St, East Haddam, CT, United States
Business Meeting 4:15-5:00
Open Meeting 5:00-6:00
Join the Friends of Rathbun to help with fundraising and supporting the library

Dungeons & Dragons
2025-01-03 17:00 - 20:00 | CT
Dungeons and Dragons at EHFPL is back!
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.

Art Explorers - Paper Snowflakes
2025-01-07 11:30 - 12:00 | CT
Explore the world of art with us at the Rathbun! From fun crafts to different art styles, we’ll try a new fun art project each month. In this session, we will be making Paper Snowflakes! Supplies will be provided, there’s no registration required. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Friends of EHFPL Meeting
2025-01-07 18:00 - 19:00 | CT
Join the Friends of EHFPL to help with fundraising and supporting the library

Fables & Fun Storytime
2025-01-08 10:30 - 11:00 | CT
A fun, relaxed story time with flannel board activities, bubbles and crafts. Recommended for ages 0-5

Fables & Fun Storytime
2025-01-08 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
2025-01-08 11:00 - 12:00 | CT
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
2025-01-08 16:00 - 17:00 | CT
Calling all teen bookworms! Join us at EHFPL for Enchanted Fiction, a book club for teens in grades 7-12. We’ll chose a new book each month, exploring a variety of young adult and middle grade fiction. Our first book will be The Ghosts of Spruce Point by Nancy Tandon. Sponsored by the EHLS’s Teen Advisory Board.

Adult Craft Night
2025-01-08 17:00 - 19:00 | CT
Join us at EHFPL on Wednesday, January 8th from 5-7PM to make a yarn-wrapped rope bowl! All materials are provided, but space is limited, so please register at the link below or by calling the library.
https://forms.gle/DDdFq2gWocjaX1ry7

Teen Random Debate Club
2025-01-08 18:00 - 19:00 | CT
Is cereal a soup? Is it better to have a pet dragon or a pet unicorn? Come defend your side and practice your debate skills at Teen Random Debate Club! No registration required. Recommended for grades 6-12.
