Mending for Beginners
By Anastasia Wilson / April 6, 2024
Join us at the Rathbun, on Thursday, April 18 from 6-7:30pm, to learn the basics of mending by hand, including...
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Rathbun
Drop-In Umbrella Craft at the Rathbun!
By Anastasia Wilson / April 5, 2024
Stop by the Rathbun anytime this Monday (4/8) through the week to make a fun umbrella craft to celebrate the...
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Hansel and Gretel are coming to town! April 28th, 2:00PM Nathan Hale Ray High School
By Janet Whitty / April 2, 2024
The Friends of EHFPL and the Friends of the Rathbun Library are excited to sponsor another wonderful show presented by...
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The Eclipse is coming!
By Janet Whitty / April 1, 2024
The Solar Eclipse is coming are you ready? The East Haddam Libraries have a limited supply of eclipse glasses for...
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Goodspeed Good Neighbor Program
By Janet Whitty / March 25, 2024
The EHLS, Rathbun Library, is excited to be partnering with Goodspeed Opera House once again this year to offer the...
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Rathbun Library
Monday, Wednesday, & Friday: 10:00am-4:00pm
Tuesday & Thursday: 10:00am-7:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am-1:00pm
Contact Information
36 Main Street
P.O. Box G
East Haddam, CT 06423
Phone: (860) 873-8210
Fax: (860) 873-3601
Rathbun News
Storytime at the Rathbun Library
By Lisa Cassenti
/ November 14, 2023
Come galloping over to the Rathbun Library on Thursday, November 30th at 10:30 for storytime. We will be reading horse…
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Rathbun Library Mystery Book Club
By Lisa Cassenti
/ November 8, 2023
Join us for the Mystery Book Club on Wednesday, November 15 at 1:30. We will be discussing the book The…
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Rathbun Library Annual Holiday Market
By Janet Whitty
/ November 4, 2023
Saturday, November 18th, 9:00-3:00, 36 Main Street, East Haddam CT Come support the talented local vendors who will be bringing…
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STORYTIME AT THE RATHBUN LIBRARY
By Janet Whitty
/ November 2, 2023
Lets talk turkey! Join us on Thursday, November 9th at 10:30 to read stories, fingerplay and a turkey craft. Children…
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Storytime at the Rathbun
By Lisa Cassenti
/ October 30, 2023
Lets be Llamas! Join us on Thursday, November 2 at 10:30 for storytime. We will read stories, fingerplay and make…
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Rathbun Library Non-Fiction Book Club
By Janet Whitty
/ October 25, 2023
Join us for the non-fiction book club on Thursday, November 2 at 2:00. We will be discussing The Basque History…
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Storytime at the Rathbun
By Lisa Cassenti
/ October 24, 2023
Halloween is almost here! Join us on Thursday, October 26 at 10:30 for Halloween Stories, fingerplay and bat craft. Wear…
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American Girl Club at the Rathbun Library
By Lisa Cassenti
/ October 23, 2023
Join us on November 7th at 11:00 for American Girl Club. Bring a doll or a stuffed animal to share…
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American Girl Club
By Janet Whitty
/ October 16, 2023
Don’t forget American Girl Club is this Wednesday at 2:00 at the Rathbun Library. Bring a doll or stuffed animal…
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PROGRAM FULL – Needle Felting Craft Night Thursday, November 2nd, 6:00 at the Rathbun Library
By Janet Whitty
/ October 14, 2023
Join us for this fun adult craft night where we will be making these cute needle felted owls. This a…
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Storytime at the Rathbun Library
By Lisa Cassenti
/ October 12, 2023
MONSTERS! OH No! Let’s enjoy some stories about monsters. Join us on October 19th at 10:30 and we will read…
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Storytime at the Rathbun Library
By Lisa Cassenti
/ October 5, 2023
Lets go on a leaf hunt! Join us on Thursday, October 12 at 10:30 for Stories, fingerplay, and make a…
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Thursday Storytime at the Rathbun
By Lisa Cassenti
/ September 14, 2023
Ahoy there mates! Come join in the fun on Thursday, September 21 at 10:30 and listen to pirate stories, fingerplay…
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Science Club is back at the Rathbun Library
By Lisa Cassenti
/ September 12, 2023
Come join in the fun of making and discovering science experiments with materials we have on hand. We will meet…
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American Girl Club at the Rathbun
By Lisa Cassenti
/ September 12, 2023
American Girl is starting Wednesday, October 18th at 2:00. Bring your doll and share her story. We will also be…
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Rathbun Library Non-Fiction Book Club
By Lisa Cassenti
/ September 12, 2023
Join us for the non-fiction book club on Thursday, October5th at 2:00 pm. We will be discussing A Fever in…
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Fairy Garden Time
By Janet Whitty
/ September 9, 2023
The 3rd Annual Half Pint Hamlet Halloween Celebration is coming! Saturday, October 21st, 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm at the…
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Thursday Storytime at the Rathbun
By Lisa Cassenti
/ September 7, 2023
Join us for a back to school storytime. Thursday, September 14 at 10:30. We will read story, finger play and…
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Baby Time at the Rathbun Library!
By Lisa Cassenti
/ September 7, 2023
Baby Time is back at the Rathbun starting Wednesday, September 13th at 10:30. Come join in the fun and meet…
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NEWS FLASH! STORYTIME HAS CHANGED!
By Lisa Cassenti
/ September 6, 2023
Storytime at the Rathbun Library has changed to Thursdays at 10:30. Please sign up at the Library or call 860-873-8210…
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