East Haddam Library Systems

Teen Taste Test: Generic vs. Name Brand
2025-07-18 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | East Haddam Free Public Library (EHFPL), 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States
Can you tell the difference between name brand and generic snacks? Put it to the test at the library’s Teen Taste Test! We’ll have a variety of different snacks, both the generic and name brand version, for you to try. Vote for your favorite and try to guess which is which, generic or name brand. Registration is required, we hope to see you there!

Novel Ideas (Ages 10-12)
2025-07-18 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, Saving Winslow by Sharon Creech. 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)
2025-07-18 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, The Story of Gumluck the Wizard by Adam Rex. 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.

Budding Bookworms Storytime
2025-07-18 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-07-11 10:30 - 11:00 | 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.

Casey Carle’s Bubblemania!
2025-07-17 14:00 - 15:00 | East Haddam Historical Society, 264 Town St, East Haddam, CT, 06423, United States
Experience Casey Carle and Bubblemania: Mr. Carle delights audiences everywhere with his amazing bubble tricks and his humor! He holds a Bachelor of Ars in Drama and attended the Ringling Bros. Clown College. A resident of East Haddam, Mr. Carle has performed in over 10 countries. No registration required.
Sponsored by the Friends Groups of the East Haddam Library System

ABC Storytime
2025-07-17 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-07-10 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-07-03 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!

Dungeons and Dragons
2025-07-16 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
2025-07-16 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
2025-07-16 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-07-09 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
2025-07-15 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

Family Card Game Afternoon
2025-07-15 12:30 - 15:30 | Rathbun Free Memorial Library, 36 Main St, East Haddam, CT, United States
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!

Homeschool Hangout
2025-07-14 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.

Tanglewood Marionettes: Cinderella
2025-07-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Nathan Hale-Ray High School, 15 School Rd, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States
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.

Flights of Fantasy Book Club
2025-07-11 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 A Shadow in the Ember by Jennifer L. Armentrout. Copies of the book will be available at the circulation desk.

Movie Night - The Super Mario Bros. Movie
2025-07-11 16:00 - 18:00 | East Haddam Free Public Library (EHFPL), 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States
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.

Animal Homes
2025-07-10 15:00 - 16:00 | Rathbun Free Memorial Library, 36 Main St, East Haddam, CT, United States
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 animal home craft! Registration required.

Adult Craft Night 2
2025-07-09 17:00 - 19:00 | East Haddam Free Public Library (EHFPL), 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States
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.

Teen Write Club
2025-07-09 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

Screen Free Video Game Afternoon
2025-07-09 13:00 - 16:00 | East Haddam Free Public Library (EHFPL), 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States
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.

Dragon Egg Craft
2025-07-08 14:30 - 15:30 | Rathbun Free Memorial Library, 36 Main St, East Haddam, CT, United States
It’s teen craft night! So, grab a friend and come make some Dragon Eggs with us. Registration required. We hope to see you there!

Libraries Closed
2025-07-05, 2025-07-04 | CT

Midday Mind Puzzles
2025-07-03 12:00 - 15:00 | Rathbun Free Memorial Library, 36 Main St, East Haddam, CT, United States
Come unwind with fun mind puzzles and relaxing music. We’ll have a variety of different puzzles at varying difficulties for all ages to enjoy! No registration required, just drop-in!

Adult Craft Night 1
2025-07-02 17:00 - 19:00 | East Haddam Free Public Library (EHFPL), 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States
Join us at EHFPL on Wednesday, July 2 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.

Enchanted Fiction
2025-07-02 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 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J. K. Rowling. Sponsored by the EHLS’s Teen Advisory Board.

Homeschool Hangout
2025-07-02 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.
