East Haddam Library Systems

Budding Bookworms Storytime
2025-08-22 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-08-15 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-08-08 10:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

ABC Storytime
2025-08-21 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-08-14 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-08-07 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!

Dungeons and Dragons
2025-08-20 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.

Mystery Book Club
2025-08-20 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
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Fables & Fun Storytime
2025-08-20 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-08-13 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!

Teen Advisory Board Meeting
2025-08-19 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

Stay & Play
2025-08-19 11:30 - 12:30 | Rathbun Free Memorial Library, 36 Main St, East Haddam, CT, United States
Join us at Rathbun for Stay & Play! We have toys, games, puzzles, and coloring, so there’s something for all kids to enjoy. No registration required, just drop-in!

The Floor is Lava!
2025-08-15 17:00 - 19:00 | East Haddam Free Public Library (EHFPL), 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States
Some of the floor at the library has turned to lava! Can you make it across without falling in? Recommended for ages 5+. No registration required, just drop-in!

Novel Ideas (Ages 10-12)
2025-08-15 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 Wig in the Window by Kristen Kittscher. 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.

Chapter Chat (Ages 7-9)
2025-08-15 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, Aven Green Sleuthing Machine by Dusti Bowling. 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.

Family Trivia Night
2025-08-14 16:00 - 17:00 | Rathbun Free Memorial Library, 36 Main St, East Haddam, CT, United States
It’s Family Trivia Night at the library featuring all things toys! No registration required, all ages welcome!

Adult Craft Night 2
2025-08-13 17:00 - 19:00 | East Haddam Free Public Library (EHFPL), 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States
Join us at EHFPL on Wednesday, August 13 from 5-7PM to make a summer-themed wall hanging at our adult craft night! All materials are provided, but space is limited, so please RSVP on the library calendar.

Teen Write Club
2025-08-13 17:00 - 18:00 | East Haddam Free Public Library (EHFPL), 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States
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

Stuffed Animal Hosptial
2025-08-12 13:00 - 15:00 | Rathbun Free Memorial Library, 36 Main St, East Haddam, CT, United States
It’s time for a check up… for your stuffed animal! Bring your stuffed animal (or doll) to the library for a one-on-one check-up. We’ll test their reflexes, check their temperature and senses, and make sure your furry friend is feeling happy and healthy. Registration required. Recommended for ages 2+

The Poop Museum
2025-08-11 10:00 - 11:00 | East Haddam Historical Society, 264 Town St, East Haddam, CT, 06423, United States
The Poop Museum teaches kids the science of poop and pooping, with the silliness that you might imagine accompanies a program about poop for young kids. It is the perfect combination of fun, and fabulous, fascinating facts, so that kids never forget what they learn. No registration required.
Sponsored by The Friends Groups of the East Haddam Library System

Candyland Sensory Playtime
2025-08-09 10:00 - 12:00 | East Haddam Free Public Library (EHFPL), 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States
Join us at the library for a Candyland themed sensory playtime! We’ll have a variety of fun activities inspired by different areas from the game. Recommended for ages 2-5. No registration required, just drop-in!

Flights of Fantasy Book Club
2025-08-08 18:00 - 19:00 | 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 Hurricane Wars by Thea Guanzon. Copies of the book will be available at the circulation desk.

Life-Sized Clue
2025-08-08 16:00 - 18:00 | East Haddam Free Public Library (EHFPL), 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States
Join us at the library to play a life-sized version of Clue, the classic whodunit game, where you are the playing piece! Space is limited, so registration is required. Recommended for grades 6-12.

Cartooning Workshop
2025-08-08 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-07 11:00 - 12:00 | Rathbun Free Memorial Library, 36 Main St, East Haddam, CT, United States
Kids will learn about plot and character development, sequential storytelling and more as they “Level up” their drawing skills at this fun creative workshop with author, graphic illustrator, and educator, Jason Deeble. Recommended for ages 8+. Registration required.

Puzzle Chess
2025-08-07 15:00 - 17:00 | Rathbun Free Memorial Library, 36 Main St, East Haddam, CT, United States
Go head-to-head with a friend or foe to complete puzzles! Race against the clock, and the other player, to finish a puzzle. Whoever has the most time remaining on their timer once the puzzle is complete wins. Registration required. Recommended for grades 6-12.

Adult Craft Night 1
2025-08-06 17:00 - 19:00 | East Haddam Free Public Library (EHFPL), 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States
Join us at EHFPL on Wednesday, August 6 from 5-7PM to make a summer-themed wall hanging at our adult craft night! All materials are provided, but space is limited, so please RSVP on the library calendar.

Enchanted Fiction
2025-08-06 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 Powerless by Lauren Roberts. Sponsored by the EHLS’s Teen Advisory Board.

Around the Pond
2025-08-06 15:00 - 16:00 | East Haddam Free Public Library (EHFPL), 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States
Come explore outdoor spaces through an interactive life-size game presented by our friends from the Dept. of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP)! Collect natural objects while answering questions, and use them to upcycle a t-shirt into a wearable nature notebook. Participants are encouraged to bring their own shirts, but the library will have some available on a first come, first serve basis. Registration Required. Recommended for ages 6-13.

Homeschool Hangout
2025-08-06 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.
