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April 30th - Join us for EHFPL's Teen Craft Night - Mystery Box!
Library Will Be Closed Saturday, August 30th & Monday, September 1st for Labor Day
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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!
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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! |
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An alphabet themed storytime that introduces a new letter each week through stories, crafts, and activities. Activities aimed at ages 2-5, but friends that are older/younger are always welcome to participate! 
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... 
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 |
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Bring your budding bookworm to the library for a fun-filled storytime with music and movement. 
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. |
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Join us at the Rathbun Library to have beautiful handcut silhouette portraits created for your family. A perfect gift for Mother's & Father's Day. Rhode Island artist, Deborah O'Connor, has created these family heirlooms for over forty years. Prices vary depending on the package chosen and begin at $30. It takes approximately 15 minutes for... |
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Calling all little princesses! 👑 Join us for a magical Princess Tea Party where your little one can: - Dress up as their favorite princess - Enjoy a small craft activity - Savor a delicious snack with tea It’s a royal event filled with fun, creativity, and, of course, plenty of tea! Recommended for ages...
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Join the Friends of EHFPL to help with fundraising and supporting the library |
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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. This month we'll be discussing A Dash of Trouble by Anna Meriano. Sponsored by the EHLS's...
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!
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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. |
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An alphabet themed storytime that introduces a new letter each week through stories, crafts, and activities. Activities aimed at ages 2-5, but friends that are older/younger are always welcome to participate! |
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Do you prefer your books filled with magic and dragons? Then this is the book club for you!
Bring your budding bookworm to the library for a fun-filled storytime with music and movement.
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. |
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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. |
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Join us at Rathbun for Stay & Play! We have toys, games, puzzles, and coloring, so there's something for all kids to enjoy. No registration required, just drop-in! |
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Do you love to write? Do you want to be an author one day? Then this is the club for you! There will be fun writing exercises, plus opportunities to share your stories and learn some new skills from other young writers. No registration required, just drop in! Recommended for grades 6-12
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! |
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An alphabet themed storytime that introduces a new letter each week through stories, crafts, and activities. Activities aimed at ages 2-5, but friends that are older/younger are always welcome to participate!
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Explore the world without leaving the library! Each month we'll explore a different country and learn interesting facts, local traditions and we'll play a game that's popular with kids in that country. This month we'll be exploring India! No registration required. Recommended for ages 5-12. |
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Come play board games with us at EHFPL! From classics, like Monopoly and Sorry, to strategy games like Catan and Ticket to Ride and unique games like Wrong Party or Exploding Kittens, we have a variety of games to chose from. No registration is required for this program, we hope to see you there!
Bring your budding bookworm to the library for a fun-filled storytime with music and movement.
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. |
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Have you ever wondered how our ancestors survived the harsh working conditions of the Industrial Revolution? Or who were the pioneers who discovered lead toxicity? Come to this presentation for the answers! The presentation will highlight a past local resident, Dr. Alice Hamilton. This presentation is the work of Janet Lemond, C.I.H., who spent most... |
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Join this nature focused book circle from the East Haddam Land Trust and East Haddam Library System to soak in the writings of natural scientists who expand and deepen our awareness of the ecologies of life. By reading about the seen and unseen relationships of the wood-web, our experiences of forests, waterways, and meadows of... |
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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 |
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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!
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! 
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... |
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An alphabet themed storytime that introduces a new letter each week through stories, crafts, and activities. Activities aimed at ages 2-5, but friends that are older/younger are always welcome to participate! 
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. |
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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. |
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Join us for the American Girl Doll Book Club, held every fourth Wednesday of the month at 4 PM! Bring your favorite doll and dive into the world of Meet Kaya. We’ll start with a fun discussion about the book, followed by a creative craft session where you’ll make something for your doll! Registration is...
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It’s teen craft night at EHFPL! So, grab a friend and come make some fun seed bead crafts with us. No registration is required for this program, we hope to see you there!
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.
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Friday Night Fiction is an adult contemporary and historical fiction book club. Join us for a discussion about our next book, Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano. |
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Unlock the power of early communication in this engaging three-part Baby Sign Language series at the Rathbun Library! This program will be presented by Jade Starbala for ages birth to 3 years. She is excited to guide children, parents and caregivers in reducing frustration, fostering connection and understanding the world through early communication. Jade is...
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