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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

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.

Closed

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

Setback Social

10:00am–12:00pm
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.

Grief and Loss Support Group

11:00am–12:00pm
Health & Wellness, Community Conversations
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Community Room
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Community Conversations
Event Details:

There is no instruction manual for grief, there is no right or wrong way to process loss. There is however a place for you to feel supported, heard and treated with kindness.

Disclaimer(s)

No registration.

Drop-in friendly.

Series - Drop-In Friendly.

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

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–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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cantica Nativitatis with Richard Franklin Donohue

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Performance
Library Branch: The Henry Carter Hull Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Richard Franklin Donohue is back!

Disclaimer(s)

Registration required.

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 the library 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.

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.

Afternoon Fiction Book Club

1:00pm–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:

A monthly book club that reads a popular fiction pick each month!

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

Disclaimer(s)

Registration recommended.

Book available - Register to request.

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

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–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.

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.

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.