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Saturday Stay & Play

10:00am - 12:00pm
Children, Babies
Fun & Games
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Babies
Program Type: Fun & Games
Event Details:

Drop-in for unstructured, open-ended free play. We will offer a sensory table, table activities and crafts. A perfect place to meet up for a playdate! 

Disclaimer(s)

Adult Supervision

All children under the age of 12 must have a responsible adult remain on the library premises (indoors, garden, parking lot, etc.) during all programs. 

No registration.

Drop-in friendly.

What's Up Doc? Presents: American Insurrection

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Educational, Film
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Educational, Film
Registration Required
Event Details:

For several years, the award-winning PBS series FRONTLINE has collaborated with ProPublica to investigate the rise of extremism in America. In the aftermath of the Jan. 6 assault on the U.S.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration recommended.

Joker: Folie A Deux

1:00pm - 3:15pm
Adults, Seniors
Film
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Film
Event Details:

Struggling with his dual identity, failed comedian Arthur Fleck stumbles upon true love while incarcerated at Arkham State Hospital.

Afternoon Mahjong Meetups - Cancelled - Library Closed

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Fun & Games
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Large Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Fun & Games

Mahjong Meetups

Meet up to play a few friendly rounds of Mahjong, a classic tile-based game.

Event Details:

Check the calendar for information on our other weekly Mahjong Meetup on Monday evenings!

Gambling is not permitted on library premises.

Disclaimer(s)

No registration.

Drop-in friendly.

Beginners & new members welcome.

Series - Drop-In Friendly.

Participants are not required to attend each program in this series.

Clinton Senior Connection: Connect with the Classics

3:15pm - 4:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Reading Group
Cancelled
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Large Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Reading Group
Event Details:

Connect with the Classics: Read-aloud / Read-along explores great works of literary merit. Some folks read aloud; some follow along. A copy of the selected text is provided.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration recommended.

Beginners & new members welcome.

Series - Drop-In Friendly.

Participants are not required to attend each program in this series.

Read to Bee the Therapy Dog

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children
Other
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other

Read to Bee

Bee, our favorite Therapy Dog, will join us on Monday afternoons for one-on-one reading sessions. Reading to animals can boost a child's confidence, motivation, vocabulary, and fluency. Each week we will offer three, 15-minute, one-on-one sessions with Bee in a quiet, calm, non-judgemental environment. After each session, readers will earn a new Brag Tag to proudly display on their backpack. Please specify which time slot you would like when registering; 4:00-4:15, 4:20-4:35, 4:40-4:55. 

 

Event Details:

We will email you on the day of to confirm your time slot. 

Disclaimer(s)

Registration recommended.

Baby & Me (AM session)

10:00am - 10:30am
Babies
Storytime, Music & Movement
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Infant & Toddler Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime, Music & Movement
Registration Required

Baby & Me

A baby lapsit storytime with tickles, bounces, cuddles, bubbles, and toys! 

Birth-24 months. 

Event Details:

Registration requested. Space is limited. Please plan to arrive 5 minutes before the start of the program to secure your spot. All available spots will be offered to walk-ins. 

Disclaimer(s)

Children's Program Registration.

Please register all children that will attend, including siblings. Do not register adults. 

Registration recommended.

Siblings welcome.

Siblings welcome. Please register siblings. 

Clinton Senior Connection: Morning Music Meetup

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Music & Movement
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Music & Movement
Event Details:

For music lovers, music makers, and everybody in between! Come explore the joy of making music together with Clinton's Senior Program Coordinator Christina Acampora.

Disclaimer(s)

No registration.

Drop-in friendly.

Beginners & new members welcome.

Series - Drop-In Friendly.

Participants are not required to attend each program in this series.

Scrabble Club

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Fun & Games
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Fun & Games

Scrabble Club

Test your vocabulary and drop in for a friendly, casual game of Scrabble with fellow word-enthusiasts.

Disclaimer(s)

No registration.

Drop-in friendly.

Beginners & new members welcome.

Series - Drop-In Friendly.

Participants are not required to attend each program in this series.

Wandering Minds: an ADHD club

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Got ADHD? So do we! Spend an hour oversharing and infodumping about your latest hyperfixation while we interrupt each other and go off on tangents until we forget what were talking about.

Snacks included!

For teens ages 12 to 18.

Disclaimer(s)

Teen Event

This event is for ages 12-18.

No registration.

Drop-in friendly.

Baby & Me (PM session)

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Babies
Storytime, Music & Movement
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Infant & Toddler Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime, Music & Movement
Registration Required

Baby & Me

A baby lapsit storytime with tickles, bounces, cuddles, bubbles, and toys! 

Birth-24 months. 

Event Details:

Registration requested. Space is limited. Please plan to arrive 5 minutes before the program starts to secure your spot. All available spots will be offered to walk-ins. 

Disclaimer(s)

Children's Program Registration.

Please register all children that will attend, including siblings. Do not register adults. 

Registration recommended.

Siblings welcome.

Siblings welcome. Please register siblings. 

Crafternoons in the Hub

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: The Hidek Hub
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Lauren in The Hidek Hub for special arts and crafts projects. New projects each week!

REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED!  Space is limited. Limited walk-in availability. 

Disclaimer(s)

Adult Supervision

All children under the age of 12 must have a responsible adult remain on the library premises (indoors, garden, parking lot, etc.) during all programs. 

Registration recommended.

Local Author Loretta Goldberg

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Author Event
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Author Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Local author Loretta Goldberg will speak about her experience writing Beyond the Bukubuk Tree, a war novel that transcends genre expectations, weaving a tale of love, loss, and historical exploration.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration recommended.

Playdough Playdate

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
Fun & Games
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: The Hidek Hub
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Children learn best through play.

Disclaimer(s)

Children's Program Registration.

Please register all children that will attend, including siblings. Do not register adults. 

Siblings welcome.

Siblings welcome. Please register siblings. 

The Atlantic Discussion Group

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults, Seniors
Reading Group
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Reading Group
Registration Required

The Atlantic Discussion Group

Since its founding in 1857, The Atlantic magazine strives for “challenging assumptions and pursuing truth” through journalism with a focus on literature, art, and politics. Join us for a monthly discussion group every 4th Wednesday of the month at 10:30 AM.

Monthly issues are available to participating discussion group members in digital, audio, and print (while supplies last) formats.

Event Details:

No meeting in August.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration required.

Hybrid program.

In-person and virtual participation are available for this program.

Issues available - Register to request.

Copies of the current issue are available at HCH Library. Please register to submit a request.

Dungeons and Dragons for Teens

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Embark on an epic journey of imagination and strategy! In this immersive program, participants will dive into the world of tabletop role-playing games, where creativity knows no bounds.

Disclaimer(s)

Teen Event

This event is for ages 12-18.

Evening Mahjong Meetups

5:45pm - 7:45pm
Adults, Seniors
Fun & Games
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Large Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Fun & Games

Mahjong Meetups

Meet up to play a few friendly rounds of Mahjong, a classic tile-based game.

Event Details:

Check the calendar for information on our other weekly Mahjong Meetup on Wednesday afternoons!

Gambling is not permitted on library premises.

Disclaimer(s)

No registration.

Drop-in friendly.

Beginners & new members welcome.

Series - Drop-In Friendly.

Participants are not required to attend each program in this series.

Sign Language

10:00am - 10:30am
Children, Babies
Educational, Music & Movement
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Babies
Program Type: Educational, Music & Movement
Registration Required

Sign Language

American Sign Language taught through songs and stories with Jaye Carlson of Love2Sign. 

Birth-age 6. Siblings welcome. 

Event Details:

Registration requested. Please register individually for each date that you wish to attend. 

To secure your spot, please plan to arrive 5 minutes prior to program start time. Limited walk-in availability. 

Disclaimer(s)

Children's Program Registration.

Please register all children that will attend, including siblings. Do not register adults. 

Registration recommended.

Individual event registration required.

Please register for each date individually.

Siblings welcome.

Siblings welcome. Please register siblings. 

Clinton Senior Connection: Bridge Meetup

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Fun & Games
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Large Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Fun & Games
Event Details:

Join fellow Bridge enthusiasts to spend some time playing this classic card game.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration recommended.

Beginners & new members welcome.

Series - Drop-In Friendly.

Participants are not required to attend each program in this series.

Battles and Beyond: an Exploration of World War II

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts, Film
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Film
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the teen librarian as we explore World War II through movies and crafts. Each month we will watch a different movie and learn about life during the war by trying our hands at different crafts and activities.

Disclaimer(s)

Materials provided.

Teen Event

This event is for ages 12-18.

Registration required.

Splash Into Art: Wintry City

4:00pm - 5:15pm
Children, Tweens
Arts & Crafts
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: The Hidek Hub
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

A monthly series with local artist/educator Kristin Cafferty. This month artists will be creating a mixed media wintry city. 

Disclaimer(s)

Adult Supervision

All children under the age of 12 must have a responsible adult remain on the library premises (indoors, garden, parking lot, etc.) during all programs. 

Registration required.

Sewing Circle

9:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Large Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Stay & Stitch

Drop-in weekly to join a friendly group of fiber art enthusiasts and work on your craft or project. Bring your own supplies to quilt, knit, crochet, sew, or felt - and chat.

Disclaimer(s)

No registration.

Drop-in friendly.

Beginners & new members welcome.

Stories & More

10:00am - 10:30am
Children
Storytime
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required

Stories & More

Stories, music, and movement with Miss Coralie.

Best suited for ages 2-6.

Event Details:

Registration requested. Limited walk-in availability. To secure your spot, please plan to arrive 5 minutes before the program starts. At the start of the program, all open spots will be offered to walk-ins. 

Disclaimer(s)

Children's Program Registration.

Please register all children that will attend, including siblings. Do not register adults. 

Registration recommended.

Individual event registration required.

Please register for each date individually.

Siblings welcome.

Siblings welcome. Please register siblings. 

Stay & Play

10:30am - 12:00pm
Children, Babies
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Babies

Stay & Play

Drop-in to the Children's Room every Friday for open-ended free play. Each week we will offer a sensory table, easel painting, a craft and more. A perfect place to meet up for a playdate! 

Event Details:

On warm days, we will offer additional activities, including water play, outdoors in our Reading Garden. 

Disclaimer(s)

No registration.

Drop-in friendly.