Events

A storytime just for toddlers that includes music, a short book, and lots of free play! Ages 18 months-3 years. Drop ins and siblings welcome.

Designed for children ages 3-5 years old and their caregivers, this program features longer stories and a simple craft.  This program is a great way to build school readiness skills and to interact with other families in the community. Drop ins and siblings welcome.

Incoming 6-8 graders who love to read are invited to Summer Library Lunch Bunch! Join Teen Librarian Keri for an hour of book chat, crafts, and activities. Bring your lunch and the book you’re currently reading. Register or drop in. 

A story time program for children ages 0-24 months and their caregivers. This early literacy program combines music & movement, bounce & lapsit, fingerplays, puppets and playtime.  Introduce your baby to the library, make new friends, find your happy place!

Held in the library community room. Siblings welcome, register online.

Drop into the Library Community Room with your current craft project and enjoy the company of other creative community members. Optionally, bring your own brown-bag lunch.

Join our Teen Writing Circle to express yourself and unleash your creativity! Bring your thoughts and ideas and enjoy a space where you can write and connect with fellow young writers in a supportive and inspiring environment. We’ll free write and have some time to share your work and inspire one another.

Want to meet your new teacher before the first day, or say hi to an old favorite? Join us for our Summer Read-Aloud Series! Center and Memorial School teachers will be reading stories at the Library. All ages welcome. Drop in! No registration required. 
Select Mondays:
July 14: Mr. Frost (3rd grade teacher), Mr. Moore (Center School Principal), & Mrs. Mary Clark (Curriculum Director)
July 28: Mr. Frost (3rd grade teacher) and Mr. Van Tasel (Superintendent of Schools)
August 11: Mrs. Senerchia (1st grade teacher), Mrs. Wilkie (Reading Specialiat), & Mrs. Montovani (Memorial School Assistant Principal)

 

Did you know that large brown algae contains polymers (long chains of molecules) that can be used to create string? Join us to create your own custom string that can be used to make friendship bracelets, crafts, and more! 

Book Club gets outside for the summer, meeting at the picnic shelter at Sears Park. Bring your own comfy chair and come together to read and discuss the monthly selection. Copies of the month’s book are available for checkout at the circulation desk. Please register as inclement weather may affect the location and require notification.    

Another year of the Glorious Celebration may have come and gone but with such a long history of celebrating East Hampton, we can keep the good times going. Come learn about the history of this exceptional event in this conclusion to our Salute to Small Town Business: A History Series in collaboration with Old Home Days. Sponsored by East Hampton Old Home Days.

A storytime just for toddlers that includes music, a short book, and lots of free play! Ages 18 months-3 years. Drop ins and siblings welcome.

Designed for children ages 3-5 years old and their caregivers, this program features longer stories and a simple craft.  This program is a great way to build school readiness skills and to interact with other families in the community. Drop ins and siblings welcome.

Incoming 6-8 graders who love to read are invited to Summer Library Lunch Bunch! Join Teen Librarian Keri for an hour of book chat, crafts, and activities. Bring your lunch and the book you’re currently reading. Register or drop in. 

Ready to Read Book Club combines literacy skill building with fun games to motivate your child to love reading! Each month we will read a book, discuss it, and use various activities, games, and crafts to bring the story to life. Registered participants will get a copy of the book to take home. 

A story time program for children ages 0-24 months and their caregivers. This early literacy program combines music & movement, bounce & lapsit, fingerplays, puppets and playtime.  Introduce your baby to the library, make new friends, find your happy place!

Held in the library community room. Siblings welcome, register online.

Drop into the Library Community Room with your current craft project and enjoy the company of other creative community members. Optionally, bring your own brown-bag lunch.

Join us for some foodie fun at the library! We’ll share food-themed stories and songs, then make and enjoy a snack! We will be filling an ice cream cone with yogurt and fruit that we'll cut up ourselves using child-safe knives.

Belltown Book Brunch heads to the Village Center this summer! Join us at Belltown Bakery for a different kind of book club. We meet to talk about what we are all currently reading while enjoying coffee, tea, and a breakfast treat. Perfect for avid readers or anyone seeking recommendations. Register or drop in.

Join Miss Jondahl as she takes this fun-filled, action-packed program on the road to Seamster Park!  This early literacy program incorporates lots of music, movement, and BUBBLES of course.  Sing songs, dance to favorites, work out those Monday wiggles. Bring a chair or blanket and meet up under the tree. For ages 2 and up, siblings welcome. No registration required. 

Join us at Seamster Park, Memorial School, East Hampton. CT

 

Put your heads together and test your knowledge at a fun-filled evening for all ages! Bring the whole family, enjoy snacks, and a grand prize!