Hagaman Memorial Library

Bring your love of poetry! September Poet: Percy Shelley

Local Event: Poetry Club

New Haven County

East Haven

Connecticut

Poetry Club

Bring your love of poetry! September Poet: Percy Shelley

Do you love trivia? We do, too! Bring your friends (or make new ones while you’re here) &amp; stop in to try your luck. Maybe, win a prize! No need to sign up, drop-ins welcome!

Local Event: History and Trivia Night: 60th Anniversary of Star Trek

History and Trivia Night: 60th Anniversary of...

Do you love trivia? We do, too! Bring your friends (or make new ones while you’re here) & stop in to try your luck. Maybe, win...

History and Trivia Night: 60th Anniversary of Star Trek

Join us for a presentation by Reference Librarian Chris Hemingway. Sponsored by Mary Clap Wooster Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. No need to sign up, drop-ins welcome!

Local Event: History of the U.S. Constitution  

History of the U.S. Constitution  

Join us for a presentation by Reference Librarian Chris Hemingway. Sponsored by Mary Clap Wooster Chapter of the Daughters of...

Read &amp; discuss the great works of William Shakespeare!&nbsp;

Local Event: Shakespeare Club: Richard II

Shakespeare Club: Richard II

Read & discuss the great works of William Shakespeare! 

A group for Star Wars fans! September Topic: Millennium Falcon

Local Event: Star Wars Book and Game Club

Star Wars Book and Game Club

A group for Star Wars fans! September Topic: Millennium Falcon

Cook a dish, then share your cooking experience with the group! September Theme: Joël Robuchon

Local Event: Cookbook Club

Cookbook Club

Cook a dish, then share your cooking experience with the group! September Theme: Joël Robuchon

"Nathan Hale Day", Tuesday, September 22 at the Hagaman Library, 227 Main St. East Haven, CT
 At Hagaman Memorial Library, our Reference Librarian has been working around-the-clock to provide our community with fun, free, engaging, educational, and inspirational activities in celebration of America250. In keeping with this goal, we're going all-out to celebrate Connecticut's State Hero, Nathan Hale!
Nathan Hale (1755–1776) was an American schoolteacher and captain in the Continental Army who became Connecticut's official state hero in 1985. In September 1776, he volunteered for a dangerous intelligence-gathering mission behind enemy lines in New York to report on British troop movements for General George Washington. Captured by the British shortly after, the 21-year-old was hanged as a spy without a trial, cementing his place in American history with his legendary final words: “I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.”
Our Reference Librarian, Chris Hemingway, has the day booked and busy for historians and patriots of all ages, with no RSVP required:
Tues, 09/22 at 2pm: Join Chris for a discussion of "Nathan Hale: The Life and Death of America's First Spy" by M. William PhelpsTues, 09/22 at 3pm: Nathan Hale-themed Craft Activity for Kids!Tues, 09/22 at 4pm: Nathan Hale-themed Stamp Collector's Club MeetingTues, 09/22 at 5:30pm: Nathan Hale-themed History and Trivia Night!&nbsp;

Local Event: Nathan Hale Day!

Nathan Hale Day!

"Nathan Hale Day", Tuesday, September 22 at the Hagaman Library, 227 Main St. East Haven, CT
 At Hagaman Memorial Library, our...

Read &amp; discuss classic &amp; contemporary science fiction. September Book: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll &amp; Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson

Local Event: Science Fiction Club

Science Fiction Club

Read & discuss classic & contemporary science fiction. September Book: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde by Robert...

Read &amp; discuss classic novels. September Book: Dracula by Bram Stoker

Local Event: Classics Book Club

Classics Book Club

Read & discuss classic novels. September Book: Dracula by Bram Stoker

Join us for a night of scary stories, trivia, &amp; prizes with local authors from the CT Chapter of the Horror Writers Association. No need to sign up, drop-ins welcome!

Local Event: Fright Night at the Library!

Fright Night at the Library!

Join us for a night of scary stories, trivia, & prizes with local authors from the CT Chapter of the Horror Writers...

Local Event: History and Trivia Night: Benedict Arnold

History and Trivia Night: Benedict Arnold

Bring an open mind! October Topic: Pythagoras

Local Event: Philosophy Club

Philosophy Club

Bring an open mind! October Topic: Pythagoras

Read &amp; discuss historical fiction &amp; nonfiction. October Book: Secrets of the Tomb: Skull &amp; Bones, the Ivy League, &amp; the Hidden Paths of Power by Alexandra Robbins

Local Event: History Book Club

History Book Club

Read & discuss historical fiction & nonfiction. October Book: Secrets of the Tomb: Skull & Bones, the Ivy League, & the Hidden...

Read fiction &amp; nonfiction American Revolution-themed works. October Book: George Washington's Secret Six by Brian Kilmeade

Local Event: 1776 Book Club

1776 Book Club

Read fiction & nonfiction American Revolution-themed works. October Book: George Washington's Secret Six by Brian Kilmeade

Do you love board games? We do, too! Bring your friends and learn the classic game of Apples to Apples!&nbsp;No need to sign up, drop-ins welcome!

Local Event: Apples to Apples Game Night

Apples to Apples Game Night

Do you love board games? We do, too! Bring your friends and learn the classic game of Apples to Apples! No need to sign up,...

Read classic &amp; contemporary graphic novels. October Topic: Batman

Local Event: Comic Book Club

Comic Book Club

Read classic & contemporary graphic novels. October Topic: Batman

Cook a dish, then share your cooking experience with the group! October Theme: Ghoulish Recipes

Cook a dish, then share your cooking experience with the group! October Theme: Ghoulish Recipes

Read &amp; discuss classic &amp; contemporary mysteries. October Book: Eggs Benedict Arnold by Laura Childs

Local Event: Mystery Book Club

Mystery Book Club

Read & discuss classic & contemporary mysteries. October Book: Eggs Benedict Arnold by Laura Childs

Meet Paranormal Investigator &amp; Photographer Jimmy Petonito (aka Mr. Haunted) for a presentation about ghosts, aliens, &amp; more. No need to sign up, drop-ins welcome!

Local Event: Book Talk with Mr. Haunted

Book Talk with Mr. Haunted

Meet Paranormal Investigator & Photographer Jimmy Petonito (aka Mr. Haunted) for a presentation about ghosts, aliens, & more....

Do you love board games? We do, too! Bring your friends (or make new ones while you’re here) &amp; stop in to play some games. Bring your favorite games to play, or try some of ours. No need to sign up, drop-ins welcome!

Local Event: Halloween Game Night

Halloween Game Night

Do you love board games? We do, too! Bring your friends (or make new ones while you’re here) & stop in to play some games....

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Ellyn Santiago

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Branford

New Haven

Vincent Salzo

North Haven

West Haven

North Branford

Hamden

Richard Kaufman

Guilford

Orange

Bethwood

Wallingford

Jay Estate

The Jay Heritage Center in Rye, New York will celebrate America at 250 with a toast to Jay Medal honorees Pulitzer Prize-winning author Annette Gordon-Reed, the Carl M. Loeb University Professor at Harvard University and award-winning Lincoln historian Harold Holzer.
The Jay Medal for Service was created in 2012 to recognize individuals who demonstrate a selfless spirit of commitment to and engagement with their community mirroring the multifaceted contributions of John Jay and his descendants. These honorees have demonstrated through their life's work that our shared narratives as a country, complicated as they are, can be better illuminated through the highest caliber of ongoing scholarship and advocacy. Honorees are selected for their excellence in the fields of American history, environmental stewardship, social justice or civic engagement.
Joining the celebration will be Chief Judge of the State of New York and the New York Court of Appeals, Honorable Rowan D. Wilson and historian and philanthropist Elihu Rose who will present the awards at JHC's annual Soirée. Special guests will include David Blight, Frank Cogliano, Joanne Freeman, and Beverly Gage.

The Jay Medal Soirée will be held Saturday, September 19, 2026 at the Jay Estate from 5:30-9:30pm. Cocktails, dinner, award ceremony and dancing. Cocktail Attire.
<a href="https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/hh4hwzr/lp/2df39049-73d1-4b5e-8196-3cbfafe00fd4" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">PURCHASE ADVANCE TABLES AND TICKETS HERE</a> Scroll down for more info about tables and tickets. Request a print invitation by emailing <a href="mailto:jayheritagecenter@gmail.com" target="_blank">jayheritagecenter@gmail.com</a>

Local Event: Jay Medal Soirée

Westchester County

New York

Jay Medal Soirée

The Jay Heritage Center in Rye, New York will celebrate America at 250 with a toast to Jay Medal honorees Pulitzer...

Northford Ice Pavilion

Girls ages 4-11 who are new to hockey are invited to join this 10-week Shoreline Sharks Learn to Play clinic powered by the New York Rangers&nbsp; on Sunday afternoons from 3 - 4 pm at Northford Ice Pavilion.&nbsp; &nbsp;
<ul><li>Session1: Sept. 27 - Dec. 13</li><li>Session 2: Dec. 20 - March 7</li></ul>
First-time participants receive free head-to-toe equipment to get started in the sport. No prior hockey experience is needed. The fee is $350 per session. 
Visit <a href="https://bit.ly/SharksLTP22" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.shorelinesharkshockey.com</a>to learn more and register.&nbsp;

Local Event: 10-Week Learn To Play Hockey with the NY Rangers & Shoreline Sharks

10-Week Learn To Play Hockey with the NY...

Girls ages 4-11 who are new to hockey are invited to join this 10-week Shoreline Sharks Learn to Play clinic powered by the New...

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