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
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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, 11-11:30amMusic with Ms. Chelsea at Rathbun, 11:30-12pm
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!
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.
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!
Come hang out, talk with friends, and make Origami with us at EHFPL on Friday, February 21 from 5-7pm! Supplies will be provided. There’s no registration required Recommended for grades 6-12.
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
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...
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!
From toys to games, kids are invited to discover a new DIY project each month at the library. In this session, we will be an Endless Cube Fidget Toy! Supplies are limited, so please visit, call the library, or using our online registration form to register.https://forms.gle/JagmD84Z7AgouChE6
Join us at EHFPL for Kid's Game Night on Friday, February 14 from 4-6pm! We'll have the Nintendo Switch out to play Super Mario Bros. Wonder, and a variety of classic and newer board games too. So, grab a friend and come play with us! Recommended for ages 5-12
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.
Join us at EHFPL for Kid's Game Night! We'll have the Nintendo Switch out to play Super Mario Bros. Wonder, and a variety of classic and newer board games too. So, grab a friend and come play with us! Recommended for ages 5-12
Can't make our weekday Story and Baby Times? Come join us for our monthly Saturday Storytime at 11:00 at the Rathbun Library. No registration required.
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.
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...
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 ! Supplies will be provided, there's no registration required. Recommended for ages 3-5.
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
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!
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...
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...
Celebrate Children's Dental Health Month with this special storytime on Friday, February 21 at 10:30am! We'll learn all about the importance of caring for your teeth with help from a guest speaker from the Children's Dental Associates of New London County! No registration required, we hope to see you there! Recommended to kids ages 0-5
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...
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.
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...
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
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+
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.