East Haddam Library Systems

Dungeons & Dragons
2025-03-07 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | CT
Dungeons and Dragons at EHFPL is back!
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.

Playtime!
2025-03-07 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!

Friends of Rathbun
2025-03-06 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

Rathbun Book Club
2025-03-06 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 Game Night ft. Luigi's Mansion 3
2025-03-05 17:00 - 19:00 | CT
Join us at EHFPL for Kid’s 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 1
2025-03-05 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 5th 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/b5naQC9hEAC7Uqp28

Enchanted Fiction
2025-03-05 16:00 - 17:00 | CT
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. Sponsored by the EHLS’s Teen Advisory Board.

Playtime!
2025-03-05 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!

Homeschool Hangout
2025-03-05 11:00 - 12:00 | CT
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
2025-03-05 10:30 - 11:00 | CT
A fun, relaxed story time with flannel board 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
2025-03-04 18:00 - 19:00 | CT
Join the Friends of EHFPL to help with fundraising and supporting the library

Art Explorers - Butterfly Craft
2025-03-04 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 making a Butterfly Craft. Supplies will be provided, there’s no registration required. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Kids Builders Club
2025-03-03 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-24 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

Friday Night Fiction
2025-02-28 19:00 - 20:00 | CT
Friday Night Fiction is an adult contemporary and historical fiction book club. Join us for a discussion about our next book, Hello Stranger by Katherine Center. Copies are available behind the circulation desk at EHFPL.

Forever YA
2025-02-28 18:00 - 19:00 | CT
Are you an adult that enjoys young adult and new adult books? Then this is the book club for you! Each month we will read a different YA or NA book and discuss what we’ve read at our meeting on the fourth Friday of every month.

Movie Night - The Wild Robot (PG)
2025-02-28 17:00 - 19:00 | East Haddam Free Public Library (EHFPL), 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States
It’s movie night at EHFPL on Fri., Feb 28 from 5-7pm! We’ll be watching the movie The Wild Robot (PG) and have some free popcorn to snack on. No registration required. All ages are welcome!

Budding Bookworms Storytime
2025-02-28 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-02-21 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.

Pokémon Club
2025-02-27 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.

Teen Craft & Chat
2025-02-26 17:00 - 19:00 | CT
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.

Wednesday Workshop
2025-02-26 17:00 - 19:00 | CT
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.

Tiny Scientists Storytime
2025-02-26 10:30 - 11:00 | CT
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!

Play-Doh Party
2025-02-25 11:30 | Rathbun Free Memorial Library, 36 Main St, East Haddam, CT, United States
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+

Science Saturday
2025-02-22 10:00 - 11:00 | CT
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 we explore and learn about, and hopefully have fun with.
Registration is not required, recommended ages 5-12.

Come Hangout With Daisy & Kiwi
2025-02-21 17:00 - 19:00 | East Haddam Free Public Library (EHFPL), 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States
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 ages are welcome!

Teen Craft Night - Origami
2025-02-21 17:00 - 19:00 | CT
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.

Novel Ideas (Ages 10-12)
2025-02-21 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.

Homeschool Book Clubs
2025-02-21 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.

Chapter Chat (Ages 7-9)
2025-02-21 14:30 - 15:30 | CT
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. Books will be available at the children’s desk or at the previous month’s meeting.
