The holiday season is here! If you’re looking for a cute homemade gift, check out one of the library’s Kids Gift Making Craft sessions! In session 1, on Dec. 1, we will be making our own puzzles. While in session 2, on Dec. 19, we will be decorating picture frames. No registration is required, but...
Is it time for your reservation at Chez Library? Or perhaps you’d like to join the staff as a chef or waiter? However you like to play, come play with us at the library! No registration required, just drop in. Recommended for ages 2+
Join us at EHFPL on Wednesday, December 3 from 5-7PM to make a gingerbread birdhouse at our adult craft night! All materials are provided, but space is limited, so please RSVP on the library calendar.
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 The Thirteenth Child by Erin A. Craig. Sponsored by the EHLS's...
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. Players may start...
Join us at EHFPL for Kids Game Night! We'll be playing Ticket to Ride, and we'll have a variety of other classic and newer board games out to play too. So, grab a friend and come play with us! Recommended for ages 5-12
Join us at EHFPL on Wednesday, December 10 from 5-7PM to make a gingerbread birdhouse at our adult craft night! All materials are provided, but space is limited, so please RSVP on the library calendar.
Do you like anime & manga? Then come join us for EHFPL’s Teen Anime & Manga Club! Come discuss what you are currently reading/watching, your favorite series and new upcoming titles. Explore different genres as we watch classic, retro, and current anime with your fellow anime fans! New members welcome!
We‘re having a Pint-Sized Paint Party at the library and you‘re invited! Come explore colors and get creative during this hour of messy fun. No registration required. Recommended for ages 0-5
It’s teen craft night at EHFPL! So, grab a friend and come do some Paper Quilling with us. Registration required for this program, we hope to see you there!
Friday Night Fiction is an adult contemporary and historical fiction book club at EHFPL. Join us for a discussion about our next book, Christmas with the Queen by Hazel Gaynor and Heather Webb. Copies are available behind the circulation desk. All are welcome!
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...
Join us at the library for sensory playtime! We'll have a variety of fun activities for kids to explore their senses and different textures. Recommended for ages 2-5. No registration required, just drop-in!
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 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 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.
The holiday season is here! If you’re looking for a cute homemade gift, check out one of the library’s Kids Gift Making Craft sessions! In session 1, on Dec. 1, we will be making our own puzzles. While in session 2, on Dec. 19, we will be decorating picture frames. No registration is required, but...
It's time for a check up... for your stuffed animal! Bring your stuffed animal (or doll) to the library for a one-on-one check-up. We'll test their reflexes, check their temperature and senses, and make sure your furry friend is feeling happy and healthy. No registration required, just drop in. Recommended for ages 2+
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 badge each month. No registration required.
Kids can't stay up until midnight? Come ring in the New Year with us at the library 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.
Join us for a midwinter gathering on Fridays in January and February. We'll get together to read and talk about fairy tales and folktales from around the world, with coloring/simple crafts to accompany our exploration. Recommended for ages 5-8.