Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Vanessa Riley

Virtual Author Talk with Vanessa Riley - Virtual Only

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at The Henry Carter Hull Library

Program Type:

Author Event

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Author Event
Event Details:

Join us for an unforgettable experience as we chat online with Vanessa Riley about her newest book, Fire Sword and Sea, based on the folk story of the female pirate Jacquotte Delahaye.

Magician Derek

Take Your Child To The Library Day~Comedy-Magic Show!

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at The Henry Carter Hull Library

Program Type:

Performance

Age Group:

Children, Tweens
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day 2026 with a comedy-magic Show! Magic by Derek will dazzle us with a library-themed program. 

Grades K-8 

Registration required! 

Creative Writing Group

Creative Writing Group

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Large Conference Room at The Henry Carter Hull Library

Program Type:

Writing Group

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Large Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Writing Group
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to share up to ten pages of your current writing project, and to get constructive feedback from a group.

open mic night

Open Mic Night at Henry on Main

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Henry on Main

Program Type:

Performance

Age Group:

Teens, Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Henry on Main
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Stop by the library for a night of poetry with our Clinton Poet Laureate Bethany Howard. Bring your poetry to read, or just relax and listen.

Lindsey Stewart

Virtual Author Talk with Lindsey Stewart - Virtual Only

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual at The Henry Carter Hull Library

Program Type:

Author Event

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Author Event
Event Details:

Feminist philosopher Dr.

10 things every baby boomer should know about cremation

10 Things Every Baby Boomer Should Know About Cremation

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at The Henry Carter Hull Library

Program Type:

Educational

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

This informative and easy-to-follow presentation is designed for the baby boomer generation (born 1946-1964) and their families.

Book Club

Book Chat

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Community Room at The Henry Carter Hull Library

Program Type:

Reading Group

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Reading Group
Registration Required
Event Details:

Check back soon for details!

audabon

Increasing Coastal Resilience at Hammonasset Beach State Park

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at The Henry Carter Hull Library

Program Type:

Educational

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Audubon Connecticut for a free public presentation on efforts to increase coastal resilience at Hammonasset Beach State Park.

lotus lantern workshop

Lotus Lantern Workshop with KSCPP

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room at The Henry Carter Hull Library

Program Type:

Educational, Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens, Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Educational, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project (KSCPP) for a hands-on workshop where participants will create a beautiful lotus flower lantern using colored paper and a pre-made wireframe.

understanding title 19 and funeral planning

Understanding Connecticut Title 19 & Funeral Planning: How Medicaid Benefits Impact End-of-Life Arrangements

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at The Henry Carter Hull Library

Program Type:

Educational

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an informative presentation on how Connecticut’s Title 19 (Medicaid) benefits impact funeral planning.

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Age Group

Joe King: February/March Artist on Display

All Day 2/4–3/31
All Ages
Art Exhibit
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Gallery
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art Exhibit
Event Details:

View stunning photos and photomosaics by photographer Joe King.

Clinton Senior Connection: Afternoon Music Meetup

2:00pm–4:00pm
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.

Tech Guide Appointment: 4:00 PM

4:00pm–4:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Technology
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Reference Area
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Register for an appointment with Tech Guide Ella! Ella is available to help with general technology support such as password resets, navigating email, setting up a new device and more!

Se habla Español. 

Disclaimer(s)

Registration required.

Tech Guide Appointment: 4:30 PM

4:30pm–5:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Technology
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Reference Area
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Register for an appointment with Tech Guide Ella! Ella is available to help with general technology support such as password resets, navigating email, setting up a new device and more!

Se habla Español. 

Disclaimer(s)

Registration required.

Tech Guide Appointment: 5:00 PM

5:00pm–5:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Technology
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Reference Area
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Register for an appointment with Tech Guide Ella! Ella is available to help with general technology support such as password resets, navigating email, setting up a new device and more!

Se habla Español. 

Disclaimer(s)

Registration required.

Tech Guide Appointment: 5:30 PM

5:30pm–6:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Technology
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Reference Area
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Register for an appointment with Tech Guide Ella! Ella is available to help with general technology support such as password resets, navigating email, setting up a new device and more!

Se habla Español. 

Disclaimer(s)

Registration required.

Tech Guide Appointment: 6:00 PM

6:00pm–6:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Technology
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Reference Area
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Register for an appointment with Tech Guide Ella! Ella is available to help with general technology support such as password resets, navigating email, setting up a new device and more!

Se habla Español. 

Disclaimer(s)

Registration required.

A Culinary Journey

6:00pm–7:45pm
Adults, Seniors
Cooking/Baking
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cooking/Baking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Cookbook Club: A Culinary Journey

 

Disclaimer(s)

Registration required.

Tech Guide Appointment: 6:30 PM

6:30pm–7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Technology
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Reference Area
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Register for an appointment with Tech Guide Ella! Ella is available to help with general technology support such as password resets, navigating email, setting up a new device and more!

Se habla Español. 

Disclaimer(s)

Registration required.

Tech Guide Appointment: 7:00 PM

7:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Technology
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Reference Area
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Register for an appointment with Tech Guide Ella! Ella is available to help with general technology support such as password resets, navigating email, setting up a new device and more!

Se habla Español. 

Disclaimer(s)

Registration required.

Virtual Author Talk with Vanessa Riley - Virtual Only

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Author Event
Virtual Event
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Author Event
Event Details:

Join us for an unforgettable experience as we chat online with Vanessa Riley about her newest book, Fire Sword and Sea, based on the folk story of the female pirate Jacquotte Delahaye.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration required.

Tech Guide Appointment: 7:30 PM

7:30pm–8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Technology
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Reference Area
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Register for an appointment with Tech Guide Ella! Ella is available to help with general technology support such as password resets, navigating email, setting up a new device and more!

Se habla Español. 

Disclaimer(s)

Registration required.

Stories & More

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

Stories & More

Stories, music, and movement with Miss Coralie.

Best suited for ages 2-6.

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.  

Stay & Play

10:30am–12:00pm
Children, Babies
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Babies
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Stay & Play

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

Disclaimer(s)

No registration.

Drop-in friendly.

Setback Social

11:00am–1:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Fun & Games
Library Branch: Henry on Main
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Fun & Games
Event Details:

A welcoming drop-in club for Setback players of all levels to meet, mingle, and play.

Disclaimer(s)

No registration.

Drop-in friendly.

Tech Guide Appointment: 10:00 AM

10:00am–10:45am
Adults, Seniors
Technology
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Reference Area
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Register for an appointment with Tech Guide Ella! Se habla Español. 

Disclaimer(s)

Registration required.

Tech Guide Appointment: 11:00 AM

11:00am–11:45am
Adults, Seniors
Technology
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Reference Area
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Register for an appointment with Tech Guide Ella! Se habla Español. 

Disclaimer(s)

Registration required.

Take Your Child To The Library Day~Comedy-Magic Show!

11:00am–12:00pm
Children, Tweens
Performance
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day 2026 with a comedy-magic Show! Magic by Derek will dazzle us with a library-themed program. 

Grades K-8 

Registration required! 

Disclaimer(s)

Adult Supervision

Children age 9 and under must have a responsible adult remain in the children's room.  Children under the age of 12 must have a responsible adult remain on the library premises (indoors, garden, parking lot, etc.) during all programs. 

Tech Guide Appointment: 1:00 PM

1:00pm–1:45pm
Adults, Seniors
Technology
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Reference Area
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Register for an appointment with Tech Guide Ella! Se habla Español. 

Disclaimer(s)

Registration required.

Tech Guide Appointment: 2:00 PM

2:00pm–2:45pm
Adults, Seniors
Technology
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Reference Area
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Register for an appointment with Tech Guide Ella! Se habla Español. 

Disclaimer(s)

Registration required.

Tech Guide Appointment: 3:00 PM

3:00pm–3:45pm
Adults, Seniors
Technology
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Reference Area
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Register for an appointment with Tech Guide Ella! Se habla Español. 

Disclaimer(s)

Registration required.

Virtual Meditation

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Health & Wellness
Registration Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required

Virtual Meditation

Learn the valuable life-skill of meditation to improve your mental and physical health. Join an online meditation class for adults weekly on Mondays at 11 AM guided by Certified Mindfulness & Meditation Teacher Johanne Vannelli.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration required.

Registration not required if previously registered.

If you have previously registered for this program you will automatically receive the meeting information.

Beginners & new members welcome.

Series - Drop-In Friendly.

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

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Scrabble Club

11:00am–1:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Fun & Games
Library Branch: Henry on Main
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.

Afternoon Mahjong Meetups

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
Event Details:

Mahjong Meetups

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

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.