Friends Of Rathbun Memorial Library

06/10/2026

Bring the excitement of A Very Laufey Day to your library.
Libraries nationwide are invited to participate in a coordinated August 23 launch of limited-edition Laufey Book Club library cards, created in partnership with Laufey and ALA.
The deadline to enroll is July 10.
Learn more: https://www.ala.org/conferencesevents/celebrationweeks/card

September is !

06/09/2026

This is your summer reading challenge! 📖☀️ Think you can complete the whole card?

(via PBS KIDS)

06/09/2026

06/03/2026

Are you from, or have you ever lived in CT? Are you a poet? Looking to connect with other poets? Looking to get some of your poems published? Check out the Connecticut Bards Poetry Review!

06/03/2026

What books tell the story of America?

Curated by NYPL librarians and staff, these 250 books are meant to spark conversation about the stories, voices, and ideas that have shaped our nation—with a special focus on New York stories and voices.

For a limited time, nearly all 250 books will be available to anyone with a NYPL card to check out immediately, either as an e-book or audiobook. Plus, while supplies last, select print books from the list will be available as free giveaways in NYPL branches. Learn more at the link in our comments!

No single list can ever capture the full American story. Let us know in the comments: What book represents your American experience?

06/03/2026

Get cozy with crafts and coloring at EHFPL om Wed, June 24 from 5-7pm! We’ll have a variety of fun cozy crafts like, crochet, diamond & sticker painting along with plenty of supplies for coloring. So, come relax and unwind with us! No registration required. Recommended for teens & adults.

06/03/2026

Another fun event at the Mystic & Noank Library (40 Library St, Mystic CT) - something for everyone!