East Haddam Library Systems

Homeschool Hangout
2025-03-17 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | 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!

Playtime!
2025-03-19 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-26 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!

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

Budding Bookworms Storytime
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!
2025-03-21 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
2025-03-21 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.

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.

Teen Game Night ft. Wrong Party
2025-03-21 17:00 - 19:00 | East Haddam Free Public Library (EHFPL), 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States
Join us for Teen Game Night at EHFPL! We’ll be playing Wrong Party, a board game where you compete with your friends to create the Greatest Guest List of All Time by choosing from a variety of mismatched characters and party themes. Will you host the perfect party or kill the vibe? Grab a friend and come play with us! No registration required, we hope to see you there! Recommended for grades 6-12

Science Saturday
2025-03-22 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.

Fearful Fiction Book Club
2025-03-24 14:00 - 15:00 | CT
Every fourth Monday of the month, we dive deep into the darkest corners of fiction. From spine-tingling thrillers to bone-chilling horrors, our discussions cover it all. Whether you’re drawn to psychological twists or supernatural terrors there’s something for every horror and thriller fan. Come for the stories, stay for the unforgettable discussions. Don’t miss out on an evening of suspense and shivers!
Call (860) 873-8210 to sign up!

Block Party
2025-03-25 13:30 - 14:30 | CT
From Mega Blocks to Keva Planks, we’re breaking out all the blocks for a block party! No registration required. Recommended for ages 0-5. We hope to see you there!

Tiny Scientists Storytime
2025-03-26 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!

Homeschool Recess
2025-03-26 13:30 - 15:30 | CT
After lunch it’s time to play! Come enjoy games, toys and activities with your friends at the library’s Homeschool Recess. No registration required, just drop-in!

Wednesday Workshop
2025-03-26 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.

Teen Craft Night - Doodle Weaving
2025-03-26 17:00 - 19:00 | CT
Come hang out, talk with friends, and do some doodle weaving with us! Supplies will be provided. There’s no registration required. Recommended for grades 6-12.

Pokémon Club
2025-03-27 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.

Budding Bookworms Storytime
2025-03-28 10:30 - 11:00 | Rathbun Free Memorial Library, 36 Main St, East Haddam, CT, United States

Playtime!
2025-03-28 11:00 - 12:00 | East Haddam Free Public Library (EHFPL), 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States

Craft and Tales
2025-03-28 13:30 - 14:30 | Rathbun Free Memorial Library, 36 Main St, East Haddam, CT, United States

Family Trivia Night
2025-03-28 17:00 - 18:00 | East Haddam Free Public Library (EHFPL), 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States
Test your trivia skills at the EHFPL’s Family Trivia Night. No registration required, all ages welcome!

Teen Candy Bingo
2025-03-28 18:00 - 19:00 | East Haddam Free Public Library (EHFPL), 18 Plains Road, Moodus, CT, 06469, United States
It’s Teen Candy Bingo Night at the library! The rules are simple: you get a bingo, you win candy. We’ll play as many rounds as we can fit in one hour. No registration required. Recommended for grades 6-12.
