Join us for upcoming events, classes and programs at East Hampton Public Library! All events are free and open to the public. Registration required where noted.
Dr. Robert H. Powers, Ph.D., DABFT will present three cases that describe the role a forensic toxicologist can play in determining cause of death. No gruesome content but sure to be of great interest to fans of "CSI" and true crime books. Dr. Powers directs the Controlled Substances/Toxicology Laboratory for CT’s Department of Public Safety.
Take a Break with library staff favorite and artist, Phil Carr, and learn about string art and string figures. Part lecture on the string figures found in many world cultures, the program includes time to tackle your own string art project.
Lutenist Eric Hansen and soprano Dee Hansen present Love Hath Wings : English Love Songs of Shakespeare's Time, an historically informed performance of works by Dowland, Campion, Johnson and other Elizabethan Era composers. Love songs performed will make you laugh, cry, and sigh. The concert is a perfect choice for the day before Valentine's Day!
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.
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.
Wiggle and Giggle! Mondays 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.
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!
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.
This program is second in a four-part series that introduces the idea of inventions and inventing to children in second or third grade. In this event, participate in the much anticipated take-apart session. Choose an item and pull it apart to see how the ’guts’ really work! What’s the Big Idea! is part of the larger Connecticut Invention Convention program offered locally and statewide.
Join us with your 2 year-old for theme stories and songs plus a related/simple craft. This week’s craft features a Valentine’s card! Rachel Rival leads the program which includes a take-home activity to share with your little one. Come when you can; no registration is required.
