East Haddam Library System

East Haddam Library System One Town. Two Great Libraries. EHFPL and Rathbun work together to bring East Haddam a wealth of books, films, programs, and more.
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Welcome to the East Haddam Library System. The EHLS serves the residents of East Haddam through two unique facilities: Rathbun Free Memorial Library (860-873-8210) and East Haddam Free Public Library (860-873-8248). Each branch has it's own specialties but strive to offer a complete collection for everyone to enjoy. EHFPL Specialties: Movies, Television Shows, Young Adult Fiction, Classic Literatu

re, Graphic Novels/Manga, Anime, Books on CD, and Large Print

Rathbun Specialties: Adult Fiction, Adult Mysteries, Biographies, Historical Collection, Foreign Films, BBC Productions, Music CDs, and Digital Books & Audio Books

Is cereal a soup? Is it better to have a pet dragon or a pet unicorn? Come defend your side and practice your debate ski...
11/16/2024

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, Wednesday, December 11 from 6-7pm! No registration required. Recommended for grades 6-12.

Friday Night Fiction is an adult contemporary and historical fiction book club. Join us for a discussion about our next ...
11/15/2024

Friday Night Fiction is an adult contemporary and historical fiction book club. Join us for a discussion about our next book, Comfort and Joy by Kristin Hannah on Friday, December 13th at 7PM. Copies are available behind the circulation desk at EHFPL.

Tomorrow's the day! East Haddam Grange and Old Town Hall, 488 Town Street East Haddam is the place and 11:00-2:00 is the...
11/15/2024

Tomorrow's the day! East Haddam Grange and Old Town Hall, 488 Town Street East Haddam is the place and 11:00-2:00 is the time!
Come meet and talk with the 20 local authors who will be showcasing their books and having copies available for sale. Children's books, romance, historical fiction, fantasy, and nonfiction books are represented by these authors. Delight the book lovers on your holiday list with some works by local authors!
Wendi Laban MacNeil will also be here selling her beautiful, hand-painted blue bird boxes and all proceeds go to support East Haddam charities.

Come hang out, talk with friends, and make some diamond paintings with us at EHFPL on Wednesday, Dec 4 from 5-7pm! Suppl...
11/15/2024

Come hang out, talk with friends, and make some diamond paintings with us at EHFPL on Wednesday, Dec 4 from 5-7pm! Supplies will be provided, but they are limited so please either call EHFPL or use our online form (link below) to register. Recommended for grades 6-12.

https://forms.gle/CsDz83zx5ZNRn16y5

The creative vendors in today's spotlight for our 11/23 Holiday Market at 488 Town Street, include Hayley Scully returni...
11/14/2024

The creative vendors in today's spotlight for our 11/23 Holiday Market at 488 Town Street, include Hayley Scully returning this year with her beautiful handknit hats, scarves, and headbands & more!
Also returning is the talented Mark Favreau who brings us his interesting lawn art creations, stained glass pieces and unique jewelry items.
New this year is Erin Katzbek with beautiful hand painted holiday ornaments and wall plaques.

Long week at school? Take a break at Your Friendly Neighborhood Library at Awesome Hour, an hour so awesome it lasts for...
11/14/2024

Long week at school? Take a break at Your Friendly Neighborhood Library at Awesome Hour, an hour so awesome it lasts for two! Teens in 6th-12th grade are invited to come and relax with games, food, and fun on Friday, Nov. 15 from 5-7pm. The library’s movie projector will be at your disposal to do whatever you want with. Play video games, watch TV shows, trade YouTube clips, whatever! Think of it as your reward for making it through the week.

Introducing EHFPL's new Homeschool book clubs! Stop by our first meetings tomorrow, November 15 (2:30-3:30pm for Chapter...
11/14/2024

Introducing EHFPL's new Homeschool book clubs! Stop by our first meetings tomorrow, November 15 (2:30-3:30pm for Chapter Chat & 3:30-4:30pm for Novel Ideas). for a get-to-know-you session and to pick up our first book. 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. There's no registration required, we hope to see you there!

Bring your budding bookworm to the Rathbun tomorrow, Friday, November 15 at 10:30am, for a fun-filled storytime with mus...
11/14/2024

Bring your budding bookworm to the Rathbun tomorrow, Friday, November 15 at 10:30am, for a fun-filled storytime with music and movement. Recommended for ages 0-3. No registration required.

Join us at EHFPL on Wednesday, December 4th from 5-7PM to make a spice jar snowman! All materials are provided, but spac...
11/14/2024

Join us at EHFPL on Wednesday, December 4th from 5-7PM to make a spice jar snowman! All materials are provided, but space is limited, so please register at the link below or by calling the library.

https://forms.gle/LBL8ENpoMpzM3voy8

Calling all trainers! Join Professor M at EHFPL for all things Pokémon on Tuesday, November 26th from 3:30-4:30PM! We'll...
11/13/2024

Calling all trainers! Join Professor M at EHFPL for all things Pokémon on Tuesday, November 26th from 3:30-4:30PM! 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 for an evening of adult paper crafting at EHFPL on Wednesday, November 20th from 5-7PM! Scrapbooking or cardmaki...
11/13/2024

Join us for an evening of adult paper crafting at EHFPL on Wednesday, November 20th from 5-7PM! Scrapbooking or cardmaking, experienced or beginner, everyone is welcome. Bring your own projects, use the library's supplies, or both. Meets monthly.

Is cereal a soup? Is it better to have a pet dragon or a pet unicorn? Come defend your side and practice your debate ski...
11/12/2024

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 tomorrow, Wednesday, November 13 from 6-7pm! No registration required. Recommended for grades 6-12.

Join us for Kids Video Game Night at EHFPL tomorrow, Wednesday, November 13 from 4-6pm! We'll be playing Mario Kart. The...
11/12/2024

Join us for Kids Video Game Night at EHFPL tomorrow, Wednesday, November 13 from 4-6pm! We'll be playing Mario Kart. There's no registration required, we hope to see you there!

Join us at EHFPL tomorrow, November 13 at 10:30am, for a fun, relaxed story time with flannel board activities, bubbles ...
11/12/2024

Join us at EHFPL tomorrow, November 13 at 10:30am, for a fun, relaxed story time with flannel board activities, bubbles and crafts. No registration required, just drop in! Activities aimed at ages 2-5, but friends that are older/younger are always welcome to participate!

Today’s spotlights for our upcoming Holiday Market includes a returning favorite, Paul Sadowitz of Rutted Road Pottery. ...
11/12/2024

Today’s spotlights for our upcoming Holiday Market includes a returning favorite, Paul Sadowitz of Rutted Road Pottery. His incredible work brings back returning customers each year!
Also returning is local photographer and artist Honora Myers. She will be offering note cards, prints from her beautiful photos and wall decor.
New this year is another talented local, Wendi MacNeil. She brings us beautiful handcrafted and painted bluebird boxes. Wendi’s dad crafts the boxes carrying on a tradition he started 30 years ago as a teacher. Wendi paints the boxes and all sales go to support local charities in our town such as the Food Bank, Music Boosters and Project Grad.
Come support these folks on November 23rd, 10-3:00 at the East Haddam Grange and Old Town Hall!

11/11/2024
Come join us on Saturday, November 23rd at 10:00am for a special Dinovember Science Saturday at EHFPL! Become a Junior D...
11/10/2024

Come join us on Saturday, November 23rd at 10:00am for a special Dinovember Science Saturday at EHFPL! Become a Junior Dinosaur Ranger and be eligible to earn a badge from the National Parks Service.

Registration is not required, recommended ages 5-12.

Author's Showcase, 11/16, 11-2:00 at the Grange Hall 488 Town Street.These books represent just a few of the titles by t...
11/10/2024

Author's Showcase, 11/16, 11-2:00 at the Grange Hall 488 Town Street.

These books represent just a few of the titles by the 20 local authors showcasing their work at this great event! Come meet these published authors, do some holiday shopping for the book lovers on your lists and support your local authors!

This event is sponsored by the Friends Groups of the East Haddam Library System.

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EHFPL: 18 Plains Road, Moodus
East Haddam, CT
06423

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