East Haddam Library Systems

Mystery Book Club
2025-01-15 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
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

Fables & Fun Storytime
2025-01-15 10:30 - 11:00
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!

Kids Write Club
2025-01-14 15:00 - 16:00
Calling all young writers! Children age 8-12 are invited to join us at EHFPL for some fun writing games, exercises, and challenges. We will focus on imagination and creativity as the children create their own stories in a friendly and informal setting. The goal of this club is to boost self-esteem and confidence while we share the passion for reading and writing. No registration required.

Homeschool Hangout
2025-01-13 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.

Flights of Fantasy Book Club
2025-01-10 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 Manga Book Club
2025-01-10 18:00 - 19:00
Do you love manga or have you always wanted to try it out? Want other teens to discuss books with? Now is your chance! All the books will be either Volume 1 in a series or a single book. Recommended for ages 13+. We hope to see you there!

Kids DIY Discoverers - Drawing Pads
2025-01-10 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 Drawing Pads! Supplies are limited, so please visit, call the library, or using our online registration form to register.
https://forms.gle/USDy6SGxesMLE3e56

Budding Bookworms Storytime
2025-01-10 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-01-03 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
2025-01-09 18:30 - 20:30 | Rathbun Free Memorial Library, 36 Main St, East Haddam, CT, United States

Teen Random Debate Club
2025-01-08 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
2025-01-08 17:00 - 19:00
Join us at EHFPL on Wednesday, January 8th from 5-7PM to make a yarn-wrapped rope bowl! All materials are provided, but space is limited, so please register at the link below or by calling the library.
https://forms.gle/DDdFq2gWocjaX1ry7

Enchanted Fiction
2025-01-08 16:00 - 17:00
Calling all teen bookworms! Join us at EHFPL for Enchanted Fiction, a book club for teens in grades 7-12. We’ll chose a new book each month, exploring a variety of young adult and middle grade fiction. Our first book will be The Ghosts of Spruce Point by Nancy Tandon. Sponsored by the EHLS’s Teen Advisory Board.

Homeschool Hangout
2025-01-08 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
2025-01-08 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!

Fables & Fun Storytime
2025-01-08 10:30 - 11:00
A fun, relaxed story time with flannel board activities, bubbles and crafts. Recommended for ages 0-5

Friends of EHFPL Meeting
2025-01-07 18:00 - 19:00
Join the Friends of EHFPL to help with fundraising and supporting the library

Art Explorers - Paper Snowflakes
2025-01-07 11:30 - 12:00
Explore the world of art with us at the Rathbun! From fun crafts to different art styles, we’ll try a new fun art project each month. In this session, we will be making Paper Snowflakes! Supplies will be provided, there’s no registration required. Recommended for ages 3-5.

Kids Builders Club
2025-01-06 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-30 16:00 - 17:00
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

Dungeons & Dragons
2025-01-03 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
2025-01-02 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
2025-01-02 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!

Libraries Closed
2025-01-01

Noon Year’s Eve Party
2024-12-31 11:00 - 12:00
Kids can’t stay up until midnight? Come ring in the New Year with us at the Rathbun 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 Open 10-1pm
2024-12-31

Science Saturday
2024-12-28 10:00 - 11:00
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
2024-12-27 18:00 - 19:00
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.

Kids Game Night ft. Mario Party
2024-12-27 16:00 - 18:00
Join us at EHFPL for Kid’s Game Night! We’ll have the Nintendo Switch out to play Mario Party, and a variety of classic and newer board games too. So, grab a friend and come play with us! Recommended for ages 5-12
