East Haddam Library Systems

Fables & Fun Storytime
2025-02-12 10:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | 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!

Fables & Fun Storytime
2025-02-12 10:30 - 11:00 | CT
A fun, relaxed story time with flannel board activities, bubbles and crafts. Recommended for ages 0-5

Words From the Woods Book Circle
2025-02-10 13:30 - 14:30 | CT

Art Explorers
2025-02-04 11:30 - 12:00 | Rathbun Free Memorial Library, 36 Main St, East Haddam, CT, United States
Explore the world of art with us on Tuesday, February 4 & 18 at 11:30 at Rathbun! From fun crafts to different art styles, we’ll try a new fun art project each month. In session 1, we will be making Heart Scrape Paintings. In session 2, we will be making a Heart Collage Craft. Supplies will be provided, there’s no registration required. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Kids Builders Club
2025-02-03 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

Kids Builders Club
2025-02-03 16:00 - 17:00 | East Haddam Free Public Library (EHFPL), 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, 06469, 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

Tiny Scientists Storytime
2025-02-02 08:00 - 17:00 | CT
Join us at EHFPL for a science themed storytime on Wednesday, February 26 at 10:30am! 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!

Teen Craft & Chat
2025-02-02 08:00 - 17:00 | 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 at EHFPL on Wed., Feb. 26 from 5-7pm! Discuss your current projects, eat snacks, and unwind with friends at this casual self-directed crafting session.

Storytime & Craft
2025-02-01 11:00 - 11:30 | CT

Animals From Merryweather Farm
2025-02-01 10:00 - 10:45 | CT
Merryweather Farm, a local rescue in town, will be here from 10:00-10:45 with some bunnies and Guinea pigs. Come learn what they eat, how they stay warm in the winter and get a chance to feed and pet them! No registration required, we hope to see you there!

Groundhog Scavenger Hunt
2025-02-01 09:00 - 13:00 | CT
Find all the groundhogs hidden throughout the library and pick a prize from the treasure chest. Drop in anytime between 9-1pm, no registration needed.

Take Your Child to the Library Day
2025-02-01 | CT
Come celebrate with us! From animals to stories, music and crafts, check out what your local libraries have to offer on Take Your Child to the Library Day!

Groundhog Scavenger Hunt at EHFPL, 9-1pm
Animals From Merryweather Farm at Rathbun, 10-10:45am
Storytime & Craft at EHFPL, 11-11:30am
Music with Ms. Chelsea at Rathbun, 11:30-12pm

Friday Night Fiction
2025-01-31 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, The Authenticity Project by Clare Pooley.

Teen Video Game Night ft. Super Smash Bros
2025-01-31 17:00 - 19:00 | CT
Join us for Teen Video Game Night at EHFPL! We’ll be playing Super Smash Bros. There’s no registration required, we hope to see you there!

Budding Bookworms Storytime
2025-01-31 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-01-24 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.

Teen Craft & Chat
2025-01-29 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-01-22 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.

Tiny Scientists Storytime
2025-01-29 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!

Pokémon Club
2025-01-28 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 new badge each month! Recommended for grades 4-8. No registration required.

Kids Builders Club
2025-01-27 16:00 - 17:00 | CT

Science Saturday
2025-01-25 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.

Forever YA
2025-01-24 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.

Teen Craft Night - Woven Recycled Magazine Baskets
2025-01-24 17:00 - 19:00 | CT
Come hang out, talk with friends, and make a Woven Recycled Magazine Basket with us at EHFPL! Supplies will be provided, but they are limited so please either call EHFPL or use our online form (link below) to register. Recommended for grades 6-12.
https://forms.gle/f9u9sH7jgbdR7C7f8

Homeschool Book Club (Ages 10-12)
2025-01-24 15:00 - 16:00 | CT

Homeschool Book Club (Ages 7-9)
2025-01-24 14:00 - 15:00 | CT

Wednesday Workshop
2025-01-22 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.

Fables & Fun Storytime
2025-01-22 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!

Teen Advisory Board Meeting
2025-01-21 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
