Library Events Calendar
Saturday Afternoon Concert with Lara Herscovitch East Hampton Public LibrarySaturday, Nov. 21, 2:00 p.m. Registration required. Call 860-267-6621 or register online..
Lara Herscovitch is an award-winning, unique, and charismatic singer-songwriter, who masterfully blends contemporary acoustic/folk music with pop, and at various times Latin, jazz, and blues. Lara is now serving as Connecticut’s State Troubadour. Join us for this pre-Thanksgiving holiday concert, sure to dazzle our town’s music lovers.
Wonderlab! The Mystery of Magnets... East Hampton Public LibrarySaturday, Nov. 21, 11:00 a.m. Registration required. Call 860-267-6621 or register online..
If you are age 4 or 5, learn about the mystery of magnets. What makes them stick to things and what are they used for? Experiment with magnets and other materials to discover the basic ’why’ behind the magnets you see in your everyday lives. "Mad Scientist" Tessa Hands leads the program.
Adult Book Discussion East Hampton Public LibraryTuesday, Nov. 24, 7:00 p.m.
Join us for a lively discussion of Julia Child’s biography, My Life in France. Savor the stories about Child’s life and kitchen experiences between 1948 and 1954; which America’s favorite French food chef lovingly describes as the best years of her life. Discussion made possible with support from the CT Humanities Council. No registration is required.
Story Hour for 3 Year Olds! East Hampton Public LibraryEvery Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. all year round, excepting holidays.
If you are three years old, stop by the library Wednesday mornings to meet library staff member and storyteller, Fran Connelly. She shares stories you are sure to enjoy and can help you learn how books ‘work’, how words sound, and how letters and words come together to tell a story. Come when you can; no registration is required.
Story Hour for 2 Year Olds! East Hampton Public LibraryEvery Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. all year round, excepting holidays.
If you are 2 years old, come on down to the library on Wednesday mornings and meet Kathy Sands, our Children’s Librarian! This story hour is just for you and features short stories, fingerplays, and songs plus weekly introductions to new words and short picture books. Come when you can; no registration is required.
Friday Afternoon 'Cool Shoes' Story Hour East Hampton Public LibraryEvery Friday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. excepting holidays.
Library staff member Carol Lanigan leads this story hour for children ages 3-5. Carol is well known to those of you who were once 2 or 3-ish so what better way to keep the literacy fun going than to drop by for stories and songs on Friday afternoon? We’ve already seen pink and purple boots and shoes with blinking lights, so let’s keep our cool shoes tradition going!
Wiggle and Giggle! East Hampton Public LibraryMondays and Fridays at 10:00 a.m. all year round, excepting holidays.
Join us for Wiggle and Giggle, a parent-child program designed for children ages 12-24 months. The program features short structured activities, music and movement activities, early language activities, and some free play. Also a great way to meet other parents with same-aged children! Library staff member Carol Lanigan leads the programs. Come when you can; no registration is required.
Tuesday Evening Story and Craft East Hampton Public LibraryEvery Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. all year round, excepting holidays.
If you are age 4-6, join us for an early evening story hour and simple craft program led by Kathy Sands, our Children’s Librarian. Enjoy plenty of fun as well as your day’s accomplishments; not to mention a slow-down story before bedtime. Come when you can; no registration is required.
Fribrary Time! Ancient Math Day East Hampton Public LibraryFriday, Nov. 20, 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Registration required. Call 860-267-6621 or register online..
Solve ancient math riddles as you walk (and calculate) like an Egyptian! The program is open to children in grades 4 and 5.
Community Drum Circle East Hampton Public LibraryTuesday, Dec. 1, 6:30 p.m.
Our drum circle is a collaboratively self organized musical event; anyone can participate. People of all levels of musical expertise can join in the circle and share their rhythm and whatever drums and percussion they bring to the event. You don’t have to be a drummer to participate; all you need is a willingness to make music; share your rhythmic spirit; and release some positive energy in the process.
Thursday's Time for Twos! East Hampton Public LibraryThursday, Dec. 3, 10:00 a.m.
Welcome 2 year-olds to your own special time at the library! Enjoy stories, songs, and make a craft : this week make a gingerbread house. Parent participation is required but registration is not. Come when you can and join the fun!
Cool Crafts for Kids East Hampton Public LibrarySaturday, Dec. 5, 11:00 a.m. Registration required. Call 860-267-6621 or register online..
Join us for one in a series of monthly craft programs for kids ages 3-7. This month, craft a pine cone "candy cane" and a tree ornament. Parent participation is required.
Thursday's Time for Twos! East Hampton Public LibraryThursday, Dec. 10, 10:00 a.m.
Welcome 2 year-olds to your own special time at the library! Enjoy stories, songs, and make a craft : this week walk your paper penguin on to his iceberg home. Parent participation is required but registration is not. Come when you can and join the fun!
Footprint Friday for Grades 2 and 3 East Hampton Public LibraryFriday, Dec. 11, 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Registration required. Call 860-267-6621 or register online..
Footprint Fridays are for playing games, making crafts, learning fun facts, and... getting to know the characters from super-duper children’s books! This week’s program features activities related to stories from the Arthur book series!
Saturday Afternoon Holiday Concert East Hampton Public LibrarySaturday, Dec. 12, 2:00 p.m. Registration required. Call 860-267-6621 or register online..
Buffa! (the dynamic vocal duo John and Deanna Swanson), will present the Bing Como/Candy Williams Christmas Special, a lovingly crafted spoof of those Christmas specials you remember from your childhood. The concert comes complete with surprise "special guests" and holiday favorites such a Jingle Bell Rock, Winter Wonderland, and many, many more!