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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.

Lindsey Stewart

Virtual Author Talk with Lindsey Stewart - Virtual Only

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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:

Feminist philosopher Dr.

10 things every baby boomer should know about cremation

10 Things Every Baby Boomer Should Know About Cremation

Wednesday, February 18, 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:

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

Book Club

Book Chat

Friday, February 20, 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!

audabon

Increasing Coastal Resilience at Hammonasset Beach State Park

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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:

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

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Age Group

What's Up Doc?

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Film
Registration Open
Registration Required
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

Winter Warm-Up: Cocoa, Crafts & Classic Movies

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, Film
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Film
Event Details:

Escape the cold and join us for a cozy Winter Warm-Up! Settle in for a classic movie screening while you sip on delicious hot chocolate and get creative with a fun, self-guided craft project.

Disclaimer(s)

No registration.

Drop-in friendly.

Songwriters on Main

4:00pm–6:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Performance
Library Branch: Henry on Main
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Stop by Henry on Main and enjoy original acoustic songs and stories from local musicians. This month's event will feature Jim Beloff, Steve Van Ness, and John Calcagni. 

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.

Afternoon Mahjong Meetups

1:00pm–3:00pm
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:

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 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.

Experiencing America Book Club

3:00pm–4:00pm
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 recommended.

Book available - Register to request.

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

Clinton Senior Connection: Connect with the Classics

3:15pm–4:30pm
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.

Tech Guide Appointment: 4:00 PM

4:00pm–4:30pm
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: 4:30 PM

4:30pm–5:00pm
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: 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.

Yoga

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults
Health & Wellness
Waitlist
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.

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.

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.

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.

Trivia Night

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Fun & Games
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us the first Tuesday of every month for trivia night! We'll kick things off with questions on movies, books, and music. Come on your own or with a group.

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.

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.

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.

Clinton Senior Connection: Afternoon Music Meetup

2:00pm–4:00pm
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.