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A red and white pokeball is open. Inside is a white and grey cat wearing a yellow Pikachu hat. The cat is saying "I'm a Pikachu!" there are purple and pink triangles on the top left and bottom right corners. The text reads "For teens and tweens! 3:30pm in the Hidek Hub! 3/25, 4/22, & 5/20"

Pokémon Club for Teens & Tweens

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at The Henry Carter Hull Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Come join Pokémon Club! There's no Shaymin liking Pokémon! We think they're Exeggcute, and you'll definitely be a-Mew-sed with what we have planned. We have crafts, games, ...

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Registration
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come join Pokémon Club!

There's no Shaymin liking Pokémon! We think they're Exeggcute, and you'll definitely be a-Mew-sed with what we have planned. We have crafts, games, card trading and more!

Disclaimer(s)

Registration recommended.

Individual event registration required.

Please register for each date individually.

Beginners & new members welcome.

Splash Into Art - Watercolor Silhouette

Splash Into Art~Spring Watercolor Silhouette

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:15pm
The Hidek Hub at The Henry Carter Hull Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

A monthly series with local artist/educator Kristin Cafferty. This month artists will be creating a Spring Watercolor Silhouette.

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

A monthly series with local artist/educator Kristin Cafferty. This month artists will be creating a Spring Watercolor Silhouette.

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 required.

Library Closed: Memorial Day

All Day
The Henry Carter Hull Library

The library will be closed on Mon. 5/27 in observance of Memorial Day. To browse valuable online resources 24/7, visit: https://hchlibrary.org/hchonline

Closing
Branches:
The Henry Carter Hull Library
Description:

The library will be closed on Mon. 5/27 in observance of Memorial Day. To browse valuable online resources 24/7, visit: https://hchlibrary.org/hchonline

Water Safety for Every Age - Orange life preserver in blue pool

Water Safety for Every Age

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room at The Henry Carter Hull Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Do you and your loved ones know how to avoid and survive water emergencies?  Do you know more Americans drown every year than die from distracted driving? Do you know th...

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

Do you and your loved ones know how to avoid and survive water emergencies? 

Disclaimer(s)

Registration recommended.

Performer holding science experiment with two children watching

Science Heroes: Interactive S.T.E.M. Show!

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at The Henry Carter Hull Library
Program Type:
Educational, S.T.E.A.M.
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, All Ages
Event Details:

Join Science Heroes on a treasure-hunting adventure deep within the jungle! Along the way, the audience helps the performer conduct exciting science experiments that bring this ...

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

Join Science Heroes on a treasure-hunting adventure deep within the jungle!

Along the way, the audience helps the performer conduct exciting science experiments that bring this story to life!

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. 

Children's Program Registration.

Please register all children that will attend, including siblings. Do not register adults. 

Registration required.

Library Closed: Juneteenth

All Day
The Henry Carter Hull Library

The library will be closed on Wed. 6/19 in observance of Juneteenth. To browse valuable online resources 24/7, visit: https://hchlibrary.org/hchonline

Closing
Branches:
The Henry Carter Hull Library
Description:

The library will be closed on Wed. 6/19 in observance of Juneteenth. To browse valuable online resources 24/7, visit: https://hchlibrary.org/hchonline

Library Closed: Independence Day

All Day
The Henry Carter Hull Library

The library will be closed on Thurs. 7/4 in observance of Independence Day. To browse valuable online resources 24/7, visit: https://hchlibrary.org/hchonline

Closing
Branches:
The Henry Carter Hull Library
Description:

The library will be closed on Thurs. 7/4 in observance of Independence Day. To browse valuable online resources 24/7, visit: https://hchlibrary.org/hchonline

Xen holding a large rabbit

Xen's Critters~Live animal show!

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at The Henry Carter Hull Library
Program Type:
Live Animal
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Our friend Xen will be back with more cute & cuddly and creepy crawly critters!  Live animal show for rising kindergarteners-8th grade!  Registration required.&...

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

Our friend Xen will be back with more cute & cuddly and creepy crawly critters! 

Live animal show for rising kindergarteners-8th grade! 

Registration 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. 

Registration required.

book cover with tweens in line at a school cafeteria.

Tween Time Graphic Novel Chat: Invisible by Christina Diaz Gonzalez

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Hidek Hub at The Henry Carter Hull Library
Program Type:
Reading Group
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Join Coralie & Lyndsey for activities and a discussion surrounding the award winning graphic novel Invisible by Christina Diaz Gonzalez. This novel was selected as the chil...

Registration
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: The Hidek Hub
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Reading Group
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Coralie & Lyndsey for activities and a discussion surrounding the award winning graphic novel Invisible by Christina Diaz Gonzalez.

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 required.

Book cover: a young girl smiling w/ a backpack and holding books

Tween Time Book Chat: Finally Seen by Kelly Yang

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tween Space (Children's Room) at The Henry Carter Hull Library
Program Type:
Reading Group
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Join Coralie & Lyndsey for activities and a discussion surrounding the 2024 Connecticut All Reads book selection Finally Seen by Kelly Yang. My sister got to grow ...

Registration
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Tween Space (Children's Room)
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Reading Group
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Coralie & Lyndsey for activities and a discussion surrounding the 2024 Connecticut All Reads book selection Finally Seen by Kelly Yang.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration required.

Book available - Register to request.

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

Meigs Point staff member holding a turtle

Live Animal Program w/ Meigs Point Nature Center

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Community Room at The Henry Carter Hull Library
Program Type:
Live Animal
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Under Invasion! Introduced plants and animals from around the world have invaded CT and Long Island Sound. Next to habitat destruction and loss, introduced species may be our b...

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

Under Invasion!

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. 

Library Closed: Labor Day

All Day
The Henry Carter Hull Library

The library will be closed on Mon. 9/2 in observance of Labor Day. To browse valuable online resources 24/7, visit: https://hchlibrary.org/hchonline

Closing
Branches:
The Henry Carter Hull Library
Description:

The library will be closed on Mon. 9/2 in observance of Labor Day. To browse valuable online resources 24/7, visit: https://hchlibrary.org/hchonline

Fall Craft Fair

Fall Craft Fair

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Community Room at The Henry Carter Hull Library
Program Type:
Craft Fair
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Event Details:

Now indoors! Support local small businesses and shop a wide variety of handcrafted items created by local artisans at our Fall Craft Fair. Shop for gifts, or treat yourself! Ch...

Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Craft Fair
Event Details:

Now indoors! Support local small businesses and shop a wide variety of handcrafted items created by local artisans at our Fall Craft Fair. Shop for gifts, or treat yourself!

Disclaimer(s)

No registration.

Drop-in friendly.

Library Closed: Indigenous Peoples Day

All Day
The Henry Carter Hull Library

The library will be closed on Mon. 10/14 in observance of Indigenous Peoples Day. To browse valuable online resources 24/7, visit: https://hchlibrary.org/hchonline

Closing
Branches:
The Henry Carter Hull Library
Description:

The library will be closed on Mon. 10/14 in observance of Indigenous Peoples Day. To browse valuable online resources 24/7, visit: https://hchlibrary.org/hchonline