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open mic night

Open Mic Night at Henry on Main

Tuesday, April 14, 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 Henry on Main (10 West Main St) for a night of poetry with our Clinton Poet Laureate Bethany Howard. Bring your poetry to read, or just relax and listen.

Book Club

Book Chat

Friday, April 17, 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!

Magic potion

Cool-ology: Cool Mixtures & Magical Potions

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Hidek Hub at The Henry Carter Hull Library

Program Type:

Educational, S.T.E.A.M.

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: The Hidek Hub
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Educational, S.T.E.A.M.
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Claudia Esposito of Cool-olgy for a fun and fabulous STEM program! 

Flamingo painting

Art With Kristin: Flamingo Paintings

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:30pm
The Hidek Hub at The Henry Carter Hull Library

Program Type:

Educational, Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children, Tweens
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: The Hidek Hub
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

A monthly series with local artist/educator Kristin Cafferty. This month artists will create a flamingo on canvas. 

white tailed deer

White-Tailed Deer in Connecticut

Tuesday, April 21, 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:

Richard Taylor, Master Wildlife Conservationist from the CT DEEP Wildlife team will present a program on White-tailed deer that will include details on deer habitat, food, reproduction, growth, tracks, aging, disease and parasites, managemen

craft and board game night

Craft and Board Game Night

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Large Conference Room at The Henry Carter Hull Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games

Age Group:

All Ages
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Large Conference Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games
Event Details:

Join us for a night of crafts and board game fun. We will provide an assortment of games and crafting supplies but feel free to bring your own.

All ages welcome.

the librarians

The Librarians Documentary Screening

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at The Henry Carter Hull Library

Program Type:

Film

Age Group:

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

THE LIBRARIANS

America's war on books is more than a war with words.

Baby birds in nest

Baby Animals & Eggs! w/ Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center!

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room at The Henry Carter Hull Library

Program Type:

Educational, Live Animal

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Educational, Live Animal
Registration Required
Event Details:

Education live animal program with Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center! 

beatles

The Beatles! Author Talk and Musical Performance

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at The Henry Carter Hull Library

Program Type:

Author Event, Performance

Age Group:

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

Author Charles F. Rosenay is back! This time he will be talking about the Beatles! 

jason reynolds

Virtual Author Talk with Jason Reynolds

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at The Henry Carter Hull Library

Program Type:

Author Event

Age Group:

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

Join us in conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach, the fifth–and last–entry in the highly popular Track series.

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Build a Bridge Through poetry - April Gallery Display

All Day 4/1–4/30
All Ages
Art Exhibit
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Gallery
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art Exhibit
Event Details:

April is National Poetry Month and to celebrate, Clinton's Poet Laureate, Bethany Howard, has gathered poems from poets near and far.

Spring Break Poem: National Poetry Month

All Day 4/13–4/17
Teens
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Come by the library during the downtime to work on a collaborative poem! 

Pase por la biblioteca durante el descanso para trabajar en un poema colaborativo.

Disclaimer(s)

Teen Event

This event is for ages 12-18.

Get Real Nonfiction Book Club

12:00pm–2:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Reading Group
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Reading Group
Registration Required
Event Details:

This month we will be discussing Stolen Pride by Arlie Hochschild.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration required.

Open Mic Night at Henry on Main

5:30pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Performance
Library Branch: Henry on Main
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Stop by Henry on Main (10 West Main St) for a night of poetry with our Clinton Poet Laureate Bethany Howard. Bring your poetry to read, or just relax and listen.

Disclaimer(s)

No registration.

Drop-in friendly.

Virtual Author Talk with Brad Taylor

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

Join us in conversation with acclaimed author Brad Taylor on his latest work, Shadow Strike, book 20 (yes, you read that right!) of the bestselling Pike Logan series.&nbsp

Disclaimer(s)

Registration required.

Sit and Stitch

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Henry on Main
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Sit and Stitch is a casual weekly meetup for knitters and crocheters of all skill levels. Bring your own project, enjoy good company, and share inspiration. While no formal instruction is provided, new members are always welcome!

Disclaimer(s)

No registration.

Drop-in friendly.

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
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 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.

Bad Art Night

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us once a month for bad art night.

Disclaimer(s)

No registration.

Drop-in friendly.

Senior Connection Bridge Group

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:

Drop-ins and/or newcomers are always welcome! No Registration Required.

Virtual Author Talk with Alex Hutchinson

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Author Event
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Author Event
Event Details:

In The Explorer’s Gene: Why We Seek Big Challenges, New Flavors, and the Blank Spots on the Map, Alex Hutchinson dives headfirst into a fascinating and provocative new field of research, examining how explo

Disclaimer(s)

Registration required.

Weekly Craft

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Cancelled
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Make your own stickers with packing tape, parchment paper, and some imagination!

Disclaimer(s)

Teen Event

This event is for ages 12-18.

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.

Pokémon Club

4:15pm–5:00pm
Children
Fun & Games
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Fun & Games
Event Details:

Pokémon Club is a casual, unstructured club where Pokémon enthusiasts can meet up, chat, trade cards, and play games in Henry's Hangout. This program has minimal staff interaction and adult supervision is 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. 

No registration.

Drop-in friendly.

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.

Bald Eagles in Connecticut

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

Richard Taylor, Master Wildlife Conservationist from the CT DEEP Wildlife team will present a program on Bald Eagles in Connecticut including its history, range, habitat, diet, nesting, breeding and recovery.  Please join us and learn h

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.

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.

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.

Book Chat

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Reading Group
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Reading Group
Registration Required
Event Details:

Book Chat

Join us for Book Chat to discuss your latest reading faves and flops with fellow bibliophiles! We'll discuss a different theme each month and come up with a list of reading recommendations to share.

Check back soon for details!

Disclaimer(s)

Registration recommended.