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Featured Events

The Connection Cure

Virtual Author Talk with Julia Hotz - Virtual & On-Line at the Library

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at The Henry Carter Hull Library

Program Type:

Author Event

Age Group:

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

Join us for a virtual author talk with Julia Hotz as she discussion her book The Connection Cure.

what's up doc

What's Up Doc?

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at The Henry Carter Hull Library

Program Type:

Film

Age Group:

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

Join us on four Saturday afternoons from 2 to 4PM starting January 10 and continuing through the 31st for a fascinating film series featuring documentaries on topics related to Human Rights when our Clinton Human Rights Committee moderates its 4th

faces

FACES of Clinton Photography Exhibit Opening

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Henry on Main

Program Type:

Art Exhibit
Library Branch: Henry on Main
Program Type: Art Exhibit
Event Details:

The Gallery @Henry on Main invites you to the opening of FACES of Clinton! 

This exciting new photography exhibit features work by 15 Clinton residents.

Liz Moore

Virtual Author Talk with Liz Moore - Virtual & On-Line at the Library

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at The Henry Carter Hull Library

Program Type:

Author Event

Age Group:

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

We are thrilled to welcome Liz Moore to discuss her latest work, The God of the Woods, an instant New
York Times bestseller, one of NPR’s 2024 “Books We Love” highlights, and our 6th most borrowed book of 2025.

The books he didn't burn

What's Up Doc?

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at The Henry Carter Hull Library

Program Type:

Film

Age Group:

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

Join us on four Saturday afternoons from 2 to 4PM starting January 10 and continuing through the 31st for a fascinating film series featuring documentaries on topics related to Human Rights when our Clinton Human Rights Committee moderates its 4th

va burial benefits and considerations for veterans

VA Burials & Considerations for Veterans

Wednesday, February 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:

THE VA DOES NOT PROVIDE FREE FUNERALS. There is a great deal of confusion about the burial benefits provided to veterans and their spouses by the VA and recent changes may affect you.

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.

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Sign Language

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

Sign Language

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

Birth-age 6. Siblings welcome. 

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.  

Teen Space: Mending Workshops

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Educational
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come learn how to mend or alter your clothes! Thursdays in January only.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration recommended.

Teen Event

This event is for ages 12-18.

Sign Language

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

Sign Language

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

Birth-age 6. Siblings welcome. 

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.  

Teen Space: Mending Workshops

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Educational
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come learn how to mend or alter your clothes! Thursdays in January only.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration recommended.

Teen Event

This event is for ages 12-18.

VA Burials & Considerations for Veterans

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:

THE VA DOES NOT PROVIDE FREE FUNERALS. There is a great deal of confusion about the burial benefits provided to veterans and their spouses by the VA and recent changes may affect you.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration recommended.

Sign Language

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

Sign Language

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

Birth-age 6. Siblings welcome. 

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.  

Sign Language

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

Sign Language

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

Birth-age 6. Siblings welcome. 

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.  

Cool-ology: Valentine's Day Science

11:00am–12:00pm
Children
Educational, S.T.E.A.M.
Registration Open
Registration Required
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:

Valentine’s Day Science

Join Claudia Esposito of Cool-ology and investigate chemistry by making “love potions”, experiment with candy hearts, engineer a candy “grabber”, and of course, create some special Valentin

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. 

Registration required.

Closed for President's Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
The Henry Carter Hull Library, Henry on Main

10 Things Every Baby Boomer Should Know About Cremation

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:

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

Disclaimer(s)

Registration recommended.

Sign Language

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

Sign Language

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

Birth-age 6. Siblings welcome. 

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.  

Sign Language

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

Sign Language

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

Birth-age 6. Siblings welcome. 

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.  

Increasing Coastal Resilience at Hammonasset Beach State Park

6:30pm–7:30pm
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:

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

Disclaimer(s)

Registration required.

Lotus Lantern Workshop with KSCPP

1:00pm–2:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Educational, Arts & Crafts
Registration Open
Registration Required
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.

Disclaimer(s)

Materials provided.

Registration required.

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

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:

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

Disclaimer(s)

Registration recommended.

Sign Language

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

Sign Language

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

Birth-age 6. Siblings welcome. 

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.  

Sign Language

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

Sign Language

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

Birth-age 6. Siblings welcome. 

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.  

Green Burials & Eco-Friendly End-of-Life Options: A Meaningful Return to Nature

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:

In this seminar, we will identify ways to ensure your sustainable, eco-friendly end-of-life disposition plans.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration recommended.

Sign Language

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

Sign Language

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

Birth-age 6. Siblings welcome. 

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.  

Your Legacy in Print: Writing Your Story for Future Generations

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:

Join us for a meaningful and enriching workshop, the third part in our series hosted by our advance planning specialist.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration recommended.

Sign Language

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

Sign Language

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

Birth-age 6. Siblings welcome. 

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.  

Sign Language

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

Sign Language

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

Birth-age 6. Siblings welcome. 

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.  

Sign Language

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

Sign Language

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

Birth-age 6. Siblings welcome. 

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.  

Sign Language

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

Sign Language

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

Birth-age 6. Siblings welcome. 

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.