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Afternoon Fiction Book Club: Remarkably Bright Creatures

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room at The Henry Carter Hull Library
Program Type:
Reading Group
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Afternoon Fictioon Book Club:

Are you an avid fiction reader, or do you aspire to be? Join us at 1 PM on the 2nd Thursday of the month at the Afternoon Fiction Book Club to review a different popular title each...

Event Details:

This month, we're reading Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt.AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA Read With Jenna Today Show Book Club Pick!NAMED A...

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

Afternoon Fictioon Book Club

Are you an avid fiction reader, or do you aspire to be? Join us at 1 PM on the 2nd Thursday of the month at the Afternoon Fiction Book Club to review a different popular title each month.

Event Details:

This month, we're reading Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt.

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

A Read With Jenna Today Show Book Club Pick!

Disclaimer(s)

Registration recommended.

Book available - Register to request.

Books available at HCH Library. Please register to submit a request.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Mixed Media Arts

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Children's Room-Craft Table at The Henry Carter Hull Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Drop-in to the Children's Room craft table and create a work of art inspired by children's picture book illustrations. Miss Carol will prepare a new project each week and will set ...

Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Children's Room-Craft Table
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop-in to the Children's Room craft table and create a work of art inspired by children's picture book illustrations.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Sewing Circle

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Large Conference Room at The Henry Carter Hull Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
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.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Stories & More

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room at The Henry Carter Hull Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
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 wi...

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. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Babies" group.

Stay & Play

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Children's Room at The Henry Carter Hull Library
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 pl...

Event Details:

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

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

In-Person Tai Chi

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at The Henry Carter Hull Library
Program Type:
Educational, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join instructor Stephen Watson for a guided Tai Chi class for beginners. Explore techniques to improve stability and balance, and that promote overall wellness.Shoes and/or socks a...

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

Join instructor Stephen Watson for a guided Tai Chi class for beginners. Explore techniques to improve stability and balance, and that promote overall wellness.

Disclaimer(s)

Individual event registration required.

Please register for each date individually.

Beginners & new members welcome.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Babies" group.

Saturday Stay & Play

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Children's Room at The Henry Carter Hull Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Children, Babies
Event Details:

Drop-in for unstructured, open-ended free play. We will offer a sensory table, easel painting, and a craft. A perfect place to meet up for a playdate!  Adult supervision re...

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, easel painting, and a craft. A perfect place to meet up for a playdate! 

Adult supervision required! 

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Puccini Centenary

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:45pm
Community Room at The Henry Carter Hull Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

To celebrate the Puccini Centenary, the Opera Theater of Connecticut will host a talk on Saturday, December 14 at 2pm. Giacomo Puccini is regarded by many as among the greates...

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

To celebrate the Puccini Centenary, the Opera Theater of Connecticut will host a talk on Saturday, December 14 at 2pm.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Virtual Meditation

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual at The Henry Carter Hull Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
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 Mi...

Registration Open
Registration
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.

Program not recorded.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Afternoon Mahjong Meetups

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Conference Room at The Henry Carter Hull Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
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.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Clinton Senior Connection: Connect with the Classics

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Large Conference Room at The Henry Carter Hull Library
Program Type:
Reading Group
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
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. Ple...

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.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Tween Time: Game On!

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
The Hidek Hub at The Henry Carter Hull Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Jump into The Hub for an afternoon of supervised fun & games. Bring your Pokémon cards to trade, your Nintendo Switch, or your favorite board game to share. We will also have o...

Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: The Hidek Hub
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Jump into The Hub for an afternoon of supervised fun & games. Bring your Pokémon cards to trade, your Nintendo Switch, or your favorite board game to share.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Read to Bee the Therapy Dog

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Small Conference Room at The Henry Carter Hull Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children
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, vocabular...

Event Details:

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

Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Registration Required

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Lego Club

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Room at The Henry Carter Hull Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Drop-in to the Children's Room to build using our Legos. You can choose to do one of our Lego challenges or free build. This is a passive program at the craft table. Adult super...

Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Fun & Games
Event Details:

Drop-in to the Children's Room to build using our Legos. You can choose to do one of our Lego challenges or free build.

This is a passive program at the craft table. Adult supervision required. 

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. 

Materials provided.

No registration.

Drop-in friendly.

This event is in the "Babies" group.

Baby & Me (AM session)

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Playroom at The Henry Carter Hull Library
Program Type:
Storytime, Music & Movement
Age Group:
Babies
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. ...

Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Playroom
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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Clinton Senior Connection: Morning Music Meetup

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at The Henry Carter Hull Library
Program Type:
Music & Movement
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
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. Check the ...

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Scrabble Club

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Small Conference Room at The Henry Carter Hull Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Scrabble Club:

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

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.

This event is in the "Babies" group.

Baby & Me (PM session)

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Playroom at The Henry Carter Hull Library
Program Type:
Storytime, Music & Movement
Age Group:
Babies
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. 

Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Playroom
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. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Crafternoons in the Hub

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Hidek Hub at The Henry Carter Hull Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
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.&n...

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Playdough Playdate

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
The Hidek Hub at The Henry Carter Hull Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Children learn best through play. Playing with playdough provides many benefits for children including strengthening fine motor skills, improved hand-eye coordination, emotional re...

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

The Atlantic Discussion Group

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room at The Henry Carter Hull Library
Program Type:
Reading Group
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
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...

Event Details:

No meeting in August.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Evening Mahjong Meetups

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Large Conference Room at The Henry Carter Hull Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
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.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Babies" group.

Sign Language

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room at The Henry Carter Hull Library
Program Type:
Educational, Music & Movement
Age Group:
Children, Babies
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 tim...

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Clinton Senior Connection: Bridge Meetup

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Large Conference Room at The Henry Carter Hull Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join fellow Bridge enthusiasts to spend some time playing this classic card game. To sign up, please contact Clinton Senior Connection Program Coordinator Christina Acampora by...

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.