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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.

Creative Writing Group

Creative Writing Group

Monday, May 11, 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.

Lobster painting

Art with Kristin: Lobster Paintings on Canvas

Tuesday, May 12, 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 lobsters on canvas. 

open mic night

Open Mic Night at Henry on Main

Tuesday, May 12, 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.

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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

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.

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.

Playdough Playdate

10:30am–11:30am
Children
Fun & Games
Upcoming
Registration Required
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. 

Registration recommended.

Individual event registration required.

Please register for each date individually.

Siblings welcome.

Siblings welcome.  

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.

Access Health CT

10:00am–4:00pm
Adults
Other
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Need help signing up for health insurance? Schedule an appointment with Access Health CT's trained Enrollment Specialists.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration required.

Worst Movies Ever Made: Attack of the Giant Leeches

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Film
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Outdoors: Covered Deck
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Film
Event Details:

This summer celebrate America's 250th birthday by watching some of the worst films our country has ever produced.

Disclaimer(s)

No registration.

Drop-in friendly.

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.  

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.

Cool-ology: American Inventor Thomas Edison

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children
Educational, S.T.E.A.M.
Upcoming
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:

American Inventor Thomas Edison

Celebrate America's 250th birthday with Cool-ology! Hear the story of Thomas Edison and the lightbulb and explore simple circuits with batteries and bulbs.

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.

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.

Program not recorded.

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.

Clinton Senior Connection: Connect with the Classics

3:15pm–5:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Reading Group
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Large Conference Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Reading Group
Event Details:

CONNECT WITH THE CLASSICS Read Aloud Read Along or Listen: Drama in literature table-read!

Disclaimer(s)

Registration recommended.

Beginners & new members welcome.

Series - Drop-In Friendly.

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

Art with Kristin: Statue of Liberty

4:00pm–5:30pm
Children, Tweens
Educational, Arts & Crafts
Upcoming
Registration Required
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 drawing of the Statue of Liberty on canvas.

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.

Zen Meditation

5:00pm–6:15pm
Adults, Seniors
Health & Wellness
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Large Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

During our weekly meetings, we will practice sitting meditation (zazen) and walking meditation (kinhin), ending with a discussion of important components of Zen as illustrated in selected readings.  Although Zen Meditation has

Disclaimer(s)

Registration required.

Yoga

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults
Health & Wellness
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the library for an all-levels yoga class with Sudie! This welcoming session blends gentle movement, breathwork, and relaxation, suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners alike.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration required.

Needleworkers Union

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Welcome to the Henry's Needlework Group! Whether you’re a seasoned expert or a curious beginner, this is the perfect place to explore the wonderful world of needlework.

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.

Tapping into the Past

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

Join the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History as they present Tapping into History: Tavern Life in Early Connecticut.

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.

Playdough Playdate

10:30am–11:30am
Children
Fun & Games
Upcoming
Registration Required
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. 

Registration recommended.

Individual event registration required.

Please register for each date individually.

Siblings welcome.

Siblings welcome.  

The Atlantic Discussion Group

10:30am–11:30am
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:

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 and print (while supplies last) formats.

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.

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.