East Haddam Library Systems

Science Baby!
2025-03-11 11:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | CT
Babies can be scientists too! Explore simple STEM concepts with us at this fun play time for ages 0-3.

Fables & Fun Storytime
2025-03-12 10:30 - 11:00 | CT
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!

Playtime!
2025-03-12 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-19 11:00 - 12:00 | CT
Join us after storytime for playtime! We have toys, games, puzzles, coloring and pop-up books, so there’s something for all ages to enjoy. No registration required, just drop-in!

Kids DIY Discoverers - Jewelry Making
2025-03-12 17:00 - 18:00 | CT
From toys to games, kids are invited to discover a new DIY project each month at the library. In this session, we will be making jewelry! Supplies are limited, so please visit, call the library, or using our online registration form to register.
https://forms.gle/r2i1n3hJjVL7VZoP6

Adult Craft Night 2
2025-03-12 17:00 - 19:00 | CT
Due to popular demand, the same adult craft will be offered twice a month! Join us at EHFPL on Wednesday, March 12th from 5-7PM to make a painted tote bag! All materials are provided, but space is limited, so please register at the link below or by calling the library.
https://forms.gle/AQiHq2W2Cdbj7GcY8

Teen Random Debate Club
2025-03-12 18:00 - 19:00 | CT
Is cereal a soup? Is it better to have a pet dragon or a pet unicorn? Come defend your side and practice your debate skills at Teen Random Debate Club! No registration required. Recommended for grades 6-12.

Library Board Meeting
2025-03-13 18:30 - 20:30 | Rathbun Free Memorial Library, 36 Main St, East Haddam, CT, United States

Budding Bookworms Storytime
2025-03-14 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-03-21 10:30 - 11:00 | CT
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.

Playtime!
2025-03-14 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-21 11:00 - 12:00 | CT
Join us after storytime for playtime! We have toys, games, puzzles, coloring and pop-up books, so there's something for all ages to enjoy. No registration required, just drop-in!

Craft and Tales
2025-03-14 13:30 - 14:30, 2025-03-21 13:30 - 14:30 | CT
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.

Teen Bring Your Own Book Club
2025-03-14 17:00 - 18:00 | CT
Do you like the idea of joining a book club, but aren’t sure you could commit to reading the assigned book each time? Then this new casual book club is for you! Come discuss the books you’re reading and share recommendations with others! Find new books, play book themed games, or just talk and hangout. We hope to see you there!

Flights of Fantasy Book Club
2025-03-14 18:00 - 19:00 | CT
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.

Storytime at the Rathbun
2025-03-15 10:00 - 11:00 | CT

Clarity & Confidence Workshop
2025-03-15 13:30 - 15:30 | CT
This workshop, led by Jade Starbala Matviyenka, will show us how to tune back into the messages our body sends us so we can expand our capacity to feel good, trust ourselves and navigate life with clarity and confidence.
This is a free workshop but space is limited. Register at this link below. https://forms.gle/M339FrXYgNv1eJz66

Tiny Art Show Kit Pick Up
2025-03-17 | CT
Calling all East Haddam community members! It is time for our 4th Annual Tiny Art Show and we need you to get your creativity going. This fun, free community event is being sponsored by your East Haddam Library System. It is open for all artists and creators at any age and skill level. Creating art is great for the mind!
Each Library will have 60 kits available to hand out beginning March 17th. The tiny art kits contain a 4×4 canvas, acrylic paints and brush. Feel free to use any other mediums or materials, whatever will fit on the 4×4 canvas. Try some sea glass art, or maybe quilt art, or even origami. Any theme or subject can be explored; we just ask that all submissions be family-friendly.
You take your kit home, with a promise to return your created masterpiece to the Libraries by April 14th, so it can be put out for display. All submissions will be on display until May 31st, and then you can come in and pick up your art work to take home.
We thank you all for participating and hope you all have fun.

Homeschool Hangout
2025-03-17 13:00 - 14:00 | CT
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.

Words from the Woods Book Circle
2025-03-17 13:30 - 14:30 | CT

Kids Builders Club
2025-03-17 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

Art Explorers - Tissue Paper Painting
2025-03-18 11:30 - 12:00 | Rathbun Free Memorial Library, 36 Main St, East Haddam, CT, United States
Explore the world of art with us! From fun crafts to different art styles, we’ll try a new fun art project each month. In this session, we will be doing Tissue Paper Painting. Supplies will be provided, there’s no registration required. Recommended for ages 3-5. .

Teen Advisory Board Meeting
2025-03-18 18:30 - 19:30 | CT
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

Fables & Fun Storytime
2025-03-19 10:30 - 11:00 | CT
A fun, relaxed story time with flannel board activities, bubbles and crafts. Activities aimed at ages 2-5, but friends that are older/younger are always welcome to participate!

Mystery Book Club
2025-03-19 14:00 - 15:00 | CT
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 Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82900265945
Meeting ID: 829 0026 5945
Password: [REDACTED]
Dial-in:+1 929 205 6099 USMeeting ID: 829 0026 5945

American Girl Tea Party
2025-03-19 16:00 - 17:00 | CT
Join us for a fun-filled hour at the Rathbun Free Memorial Library for our American Girl Tea Party! Bring your American Girl doll (or any doll) along as we enjoy tea, snacks, and good company! Registration required.
Call (860) 873-8210 or register using the link below!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc3BAhjbEvgOcY2hAn9EtzZxDxZIfgz3PXRjyYI13hkhUfUBg/viewform?usp=sharing

Chapter Chat (Ages 7-9)
2025-03-21 14:30 - 15:30 | CT
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, Lost Treasure of the Emerald Eye 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.

Homeschool Book Clubs
2025-03-21 14:30 - 16:30 | CT
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 a fun activity to go with it. Books will be available at the children’s desk or at the previous month’s meeting.

Novel Ideas (Ages 10-12)
2025-03-21 15:30 - 16:30 | CT
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 meeting.
