Sensory Bin Playtime
2025-09-23 11:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-06 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | 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!

Fables & Fun Storytime
2025-09-24 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-10-01 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-10-08 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-10-15 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!

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!

Budding Bookworms Storytime
2025-09-25 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-10-02 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-10-09 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-10-16 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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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!

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

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

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.

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.

Teen Craft Night - String Dolls
2025-10-10 16:00 - 17:00 | 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!

Flights of Fantasy Book Club
2025-10-10 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 House at Watch Hill by Karen Marie Moning. Copies of the book will be available at the circulation desk.

Libraries Closed
2025-10-13 | CT

Expressive Nature Journaling
2025-10-14 11:00 - 13:00 | Rathbun Free Memorial Library, 36 Main St, East Haddam, CT, United States
Join with the East Haddam Land Trust and East Haddam Library System in welcoming Nancy DeNicolo as she invites us to deepen our experience of nature, all around us. This free offering begins with a presentation on varied forms of nature journaling. Then moves outside with an invitation to try expressive nature journaling. Basic supplies will be provided, no previous arts experience is needed. If you already have a journal or mark making tools you enjoy, do bring them along. Nancy is an artist, maker and creative arts counselor; with her gentle direction learn to bring a spirit of ease to expressing your relationship with great nature. More information about Nancy DeNicolo can be found at nancydenicolo.com. Space is limited, so please sign up at https://www.ehlt.org/nature-journaling-registration

Mystery Book Club
2025-10-15 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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Dial-in:
+1 929 205 6099 US
Meeting ID: 829 0026 5945

Teen Anime & Manga Club
2025-10-17 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!

Twilight Trivia Night
2025-10-17 18:00 - 19:00 | East Haddam Free Public Library (EHFPL), 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States
Twilight has officially been around for 20 years, so let’s celebrate with a Twilight Trivia Night! We’ll test your knowledge about the books, the movies and little details only the most dedicated fans would know. Recommended for teens and adults.
