Celebrate Children's Dental Health Month with this special storytime on Friday, February 21 at 10:30am! We'll learn all about the importance of caring for your teeth with help from a guest speaker from the Children's Dental Associates of New London County! No registration required, we hope to see you there! Recommended to kids ages 0-5
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.
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....
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...
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...
Come hang out, talk with friends, and make Origami with us! Supplies will be provided. There’s no registration required Recommended for grades 6-12.
De-stress and pet a therapy dog! Drop by EHFPL on Friday, February 21 from 5-7pm to hang out with a couple of furry friends, Daisy & Kiwi! They are certified therapy dogs and would love to visit with you. Come alone or with a friend. This is a drop in program, no registration needed. All...
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...
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
Let's have a Play-Doh Party at the Rathbun on Tues, Feb. 25 at 11:30am! Squish, create, and play with a variety of play-doh and tools. No registration required. Recommended for ages 2+
Join us at EHFPL for a science themed storytime! We will have a story with fun experiments to go with it! Supplies will be provided, no registration required. Activities aimed at ages 3-5, but friends that are older/younger are always welcome to participate!
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.