East Haddam Library Systems

Words from the Woods Book Circle
2025-03-17 13:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York)

Homeschool Hangout
2025-03-17 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-03-10 13:00 - 14:00
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.

Tiny Art Show Kit Pick Up
2025-03-17
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.

Clarity & Confidence Workshop
2025-03-15 13:30 - 15:30
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

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

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

Teen Bring Your Own Book Club
2025-03-14 17:00 - 18:00
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!

Craft and Tales
2025-03-14 13:30 - 14:30
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.

Playtime!
2025-03-14 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-07 11:00 - 12:00
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!

Budding Bookworms Storytime
2025-03-14 10:30 - 11:00
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.

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

Teen Random Debate Club
2025-03-12 18:00 - 19:00
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.

Adult Craft Night 2
2025-03-12 17:00 - 19:00
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

Kids DIY Discoverers - Jewelry Making
2025-03-12 17:00 - 18:00
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

Playtime!
2025-03-12 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-05 11:00 - 12:00
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!

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

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

Learn How To Crochet
2025-03-10 14:00 - 15:00
Join us at the Rathbun Library to learn the basics of crochet! Bring your skein of yarn and crochet hook, and create your scarf! Registration required.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfATSLcORSqauRYgo-Ol8GtfouXV_CTMtZP3bZ7qoRvm_nUzA/viewform?usp=dialog

Dungeons & Dragons
2025-03-07 17:00 - 20:00
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.

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
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
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
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.

Homeschool Hangout
2025-03-05 11:00 - 12:00
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
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
Join the Friends of EHFPL to help with fundraising and supporting the library
