East Haddam Library Systems

Budding Bookworms Storytime
2026-01-08 10:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Adult Craft Night 1
2026-01-07 17:00 - 19:00 | East Haddam Free Public Library (EHFPL), 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States
Join us at EHFPL on Wednesday, January 7 from 5-7PM to try paper quilling at our adult craft night! All materials are provided, but space is limited, so please RSVP on the library calendar.

Kids Game Night ft. Super Smash
2026-01-07 17:00 - 19:00 | 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 Super Smash, and a variety of classic and newer board games too. So, grab a friend and come play with us! Rec. for ages 5-12

Fables & Fun Storytime
2026-01-07 10:30 - 11:00 | East Haddam Free Public Library (EHFPL), 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States
A relaxed story time with a new fun activity each session and plenty of bubbles! Activities aimed at ages 3-5, but friends that are older/younger are always welcome to participate!

Lego Free Play
2026-01-05 16:00 - 17:00 | Rathbun Free Memorial Library, 36 Main St, East Haddam, CT, United States
We’re breaking out the Legos at the library for some fun building time! So come get creative and show off your Lego building skills! Recommended for ages 5+

Dungeons and Dragons
2026-01-02 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. 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.

Fairy Tale Fridays
2026-01-02 15:30 - 16:15 | Rathbun Free Memorial Library, 36 Main St, East Haddam, CT, United States
Join us for a midwinter gathering on Fridays in January and February. We’ll get together to read and talk about fairy tales and folktales from around the world, with coloring/simple crafts to accompany our exploration. Recommended for ages 5-8.

Libraries Closed
2026-01-01, 2025-12-26, 2025-12-25 | CT

Noon Year’s Eve Party
2025-12-31 11:00 - 12:00 | East Haddam Free Public Library (EHFPL), 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States
Kids can’t stay up until midnight? Come ring in the New Year with us at the library at our Noon Year’s Eve Party! We’ll play games, do crafts, and do a countdown to noon. All ages welcome, no registration required.

Libraries Closed at 1pm
2025-12-31, 2025-12-24 | CT

Cookies & Canvases
2025-12-29 16:00 - 17:00 | Rathbun Free Memorial Library, 36 Main St, East Haddam, CT, United States
Join us for a fun night of painting while we snack on some cookies! Registration required. We hope to see you there!

Pokémon Club
2025-12-22 15:30 - 16:30 | CT
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 badge each month. No registration required.

Let’s Play: Stuffed Animal Hospital
2025-12-22 10:00 - 12:00 | 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. No registration required, just drop in. Recommended for ages 2+

Kids Gift Making Crafts: Picture Frames
2025-12-19 17:00 - 18:00 | East Haddam Free Public Library (EHFPL), 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States
The holiday season is here! If you’re looking for a cute homemade gift, check out one of the library’s Kids Gift Making Craft sessions! In session 1, on Dec. 1, we will be making our own puzzles. While in session 2, on Dec. 19, we will be decorating picture frames. No registration is required, but supplies will be available on a first come, first serve basis. Recommended for ages 2+

Homeschool Hangout
2025-12-18 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 Advisory Board Meeting
2025-12-17 18:00 - 19:00 | 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! New members always welcome!

Wednesday Workshop
2025-12-17 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.

Mystery Book Club
2025-12-17 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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Sensory Playtime
2025-12-17 10:00 - 12:00 | East Haddam Free Public Library (EHFPL), 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States
Join us at the library for sensory playtime! We’ll have a variety of fun activities for kids to explore their senses and different textures. Recommended for ages 2-5. No registration required, just drop-in!

Words from the Woods Book Circle
2025-12-15 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. The book for December’s conversation is Wishtree by Katherine Applegate. Copies of the books may be borrowed through the East Haddam Library System.

Friday Night Fiction
2025-12-12 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, Christmas with the Queen by Hazel Gaynor and Heather Webb. Copies are available behind the circulation desk. All are welcome!

Flights of Fantasy Book Club
2025-12-12 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 Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson. Copies of the book will be available at the circulation desk.

Teen Craft Night - Paper Quilling
2025-12-12 17:00 - 18:00 | 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 do some Paper Quilling with us. Registration required for this program, we hope to see you there!

Friends of Rathbun Meeting
2025-12-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Rathbun Free Memorial Library, 36 Main St, East Haddam, CT, United States
Join the Friends of Rathbun to help with fundraising and supporting the library

Pint-Sized Paint Party
2025-12-11 10:30 - 11:30 | Rathbun Free Memorial Library, 36 Main St, East Haddam, CT, United States
We‘re having a Pint-Sized Paint Party at the library and you‘re invited! Come explore colors and get creative during this hour of messy fun. No registration required. Recommended for ages 0-5

Teen Anime & Manga Club
2025-12-10 18:00 - 19:00 | 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!

Adult Craft Night 2
2025-12-10 17:00 - 19:00 | East Haddam Free Public Library (EHFPL), 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States
Join us at EHFPL on Wednesday, December 10 from 5-7PM to make a gingerbread birdhouse at our adult craft night! All materials are provided, but space is limited, so please RSVP on the library calendar.
