Library 'Under Construction' Due To Flooding, New Venues For Programs

EAST HAVEN, CT — As reported last week, flooding in the Hagaman Memorial Library has temporarily shuttered the East Main Street community gem while it's "under construction" to repair damage.

In the meantime, "Community partners have stepped up to help us continue serving our community," the Library posted to social media.

Big Kids' Programs

This week, Hagaman is partnering with the East Haven Youth Services Department and East Haven Recreation Department to bring two teen events to the Rec Room at Hays School at 1 Maple St.: Crafting Club Tuesday and Trading Card Night Wednesday.

These programs are free, and open to all teens age 12 to 18. No need to register, just drop in.

At the Teen Trading Card Night Wednesday at 5:30 p.m., teens may drop in to play trading card games. Bring your own or use the decks that Library has on hand including Pokémon, Disney Lorcana, and Magic: The Gathering. Teens may also make trades with the library card collection.

Tuesday's Teen Crafting Club, from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at 1 Maple St., the Hayes Street rec room and explore different crafts. April is paper flowers and origami month. All materials are provided.

Little Kids' Programs

Family Resource Center Storytime and Playgroup is set for Friday, in the FRC playgroup room at the 290 Dodge Ave., center from 10:30 to 11:30. This week's story is I Need A Hug, by Aaron Blabey. While reading, kids join in on a "prickly porcupine" painting craft.

Toddler Tuesday, also at the FRC playgroup room at the 290 Dodge Ave., center at 10:30 to 11:30 is 30 minutes of rhymes, music, and dance followed by a half hour playgroup.

Other programs and events are also still on, albeit at different locations.

The Library's Contemporary Book Club will move to the Old Stone Church Monday at 3 p.m. to discuss our latest selection, "The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store" by James McBride.

"If you're interested in additional recommendations following "The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store," please consult our reader's advisory. While we remain temporarily closed, you can access FREE eBooks and audiobooks from home with the power of your library card."

The 'Five White Swans, A Poetic Pilgrimage Into Eco-theology and Eco-spirituality,' event set for Wednesday will now be held in the parlor of East Haven's Old Stone Church, 251 Main St., at 6:30 p.m.

"As we continue to repair our building for reopening, we are very thank-full to our community partners for their assistance during this time," the library wrote on Facebook.

For more information on program and event venue changes and other details, visit the Library Facebook page or its website here for updates.