East Haddam Library Systems

Homeschool Hangout
2025-05-07 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Fables & Fun Storytime
2025-05-07 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
2025-05-06 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

Princess Tea Party
2025-05-05 11:00 - 12:00 | Rathbun Free Memorial Library, 36 Main St, East Haddam, CT, United States
Calling all little princesses! 👑 Join us for a magical Princess Tea Party where your little one can:
– Dress up as their favorite princess
– Enjoy a small craft activity
– Savor a delicious snack with tea
It’s a royal event filled with fun, creativity, and, of course, plenty of tea! Recommended for ages 0-5!
Call the library (860) 873-8210 or use google forms to register for the program!

Family Silhouette Portraits
2025-05-03 10:00 - 15:00 | Rathbun Free Memorial Library, 36 Main St, East Haddam, CT, United States
Join us at the Rathbun Library to have beautiful handcut silhouette portraits created for your family. A perfect gift for Mother’s & Father’s Day. Rhode Island artist, Deborah O’Connor, has created these family heirlooms for over forty years. Prices vary depending on the package chosen and begin at $30. It takes approximately 15 minutes for the sitting and finished piece. Call the Library at 860-873-8210 to schedule your time.

Dungeons & Dragons
2025-05-02 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.

Movie Night - Dog Man
2025-05-02 17:00 - 19:00 | 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 Dog Man (PG) and have some free popcorn to snack on. No registration required.

Craft and Tales
2025-05-02 13:30 - 14:30, 2025-04-25 13:30 - 14:30 | Rathbun Free Memorial Library, 36 Main St, East Haddam, CT, United States
Join us every Friday at 1:30 PM for an afternoon of great books and a fun craft to match! Storytime and craft are for children ages 0-5. Registration is not required.

Budding Bookworms Storytime
2025-05-02 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-04-25 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.

Friends of Rathbun
2025-05-01 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

Kids Builders Club
2025-05-01 16:00 - 17:00 | Rathbun Free Memorial Library, 36 Main St, East Haddam, CT, United States
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

Rathbun Book Club
2025-05-01 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!

ABC Storytime
2025-05-01 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-04-24 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!

Wednesday Workshop
2025-04-30 17:00 - 19:00 | East Haddam Free Public Library (EHFPL), 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States
Join us for an evening of adult paper crafting at EHFPL! Scrapbooking or cardmaking, experienced or beginner, everyone is welcome. Bring your own projects, use the library’s supplies, or both. Meets monthly.

Teen Craft Night - Mystery Box
2025-04-30 17:00 - 19:00 | East Haddam Free Public Library (EHFPL), 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States
Join us for EHFPL’s Teen Craft Night – Mystery Box! Three rounds featuring: a bag of mystery supplies, a random theme, and 30 minutes on the clock. Are you up for the challenge? Your goal is to create something that fits the theme using those items. All supplies will be provided, no registration required. Recommended for grades 6-12. We hope to see you there!

Homeschool Recess
2025-04-30 13:30 - 14:30 | East Haddam Free Public Library (EHFPL), 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States
After lunch it’s time to play! Come enjoy games, toys and activities with your friends at the library’s Homeschool Recess. No registration required, just drop-in!

Fables & Fun Storytime
2025-04-30 10:30 - 11:00 | CT

Friday Night Fiction
2025-04-25 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. Join us for a discussion about our next book, TBD.

Teen Retro Game Night - PlayStation 2
2025-04-25 17:00 - 19:00 | East Haddam Free Public Library (EHFPL), 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States
It’s Teen Retro Video Game Night at EHFPL and we’re going back to the 2000s to play some fun PlayStation 2 games! No registration required. We hope to see you there!

Novel Ideas (Ages 10-12)
2025-04-25 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, Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery. 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)
2025-04-25 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,Thea Stilton and the Dragon’s Code by Geronimo Stilton. 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.

Pokémon Club
2025-04-24 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 new badge each month! Recommended for grades 4-8. No registration required.

American Girl Doll Book Club
2025-04-23 16:00 - 16:45 | Rathbun Free Memorial Library, 36 Main St, East Haddam, CT, United States
Join us for the American Girl Doll Book Club, held every fourth Wednesday of the month at 4 PM! Bring your doll, discuss the book of the month, and enjoy a fun craft!
Not ready for the book club but still want to make something fun for your doll? No problem! Bring your doll along and join us for a delightful crafting session.
Registration is required. Please call the library at (860) 873-8210 to let us know if you’ll be participating in the book discussion or just crafting!

Plant a Seed for Earth Day!
2025-04-22 11:30 - 12:00 | Rathbun Free Memorial Library, 36 Main St, East Haddam, CT, United States
It’s Earth Day, so let’s celebrate! We’ll decorate paper pots, then plant a seed in them that you can take home and watch grow. No registration required. Recommended for ages 2-5. We hope to see you there!

Words from the Woods Book Circle
2025-04-21 13:30 - 15:30 | St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 31 Main Street, East Haddam, CT, 06423, United States
Join this nature focused book circle from the East Haddam Land Trust and East Haddam Library System to soak in the writings of natural scientists who expand and deepen our awareness of the ecologies of life. By reading about the seen and unseen relationships of the wood-web, our experiences of forests, waterways, and meadows of East Haddam will be enriched. All are welcome. Copies of the books may be borrowed through the East Haddam Library System.

Libraries Closed
2025-04-18 | CT

Daytrip Discovery
2025-04-17 16:00 - 17:00 | Rathbun Free Memorial Library, 36 Main St, East Haddam, CT, United States
Explore the world without leaving the library! Each month we’ll explore a different country and learn interesting facts, local traditions and we’ll play a game that’s popular with kids in that country. This month we’ll be exploring Egypt! No registration required. Recommended for ages 5-12.
