Stonington Free Library

NEED WIFI?

We now have WiFi inside and outside the building. It is easy to connect and no password required.

VISIT US ON SUNDAY

Did you know that we are open on Sundays now? Come visit between 10am and 3pm.

DO YOU NEED A LIBRARY CARD?

With a simple sign up you can access all of our library materials and services for FREE.

GET YOUR CARD HERE

NINTENDO SWITCH GAMES

The Stonington Free Library is pleased to offer a new selection of popular video games. This project is made possible by a grant from the Association for Rural & Small Libraries through the generosity of a regional partner foundation.

LEARN MORE HERE

MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

Did you know we put out a monthly newsletter with all upcoming events and special highlights? You can read the current and back issues by visiting the link below. On the left hand side of the screen there is a drop down menu for NEWSLETTER ARCHIVES.

DISCOVER MORE HERE

GARDEN BY THE SEA

The Stonington Garden Club invites you to visit “Gardens by the Sea,” an easy walking tour of nine rarely seen gardens in the Borough June 10-11. A unique feature of the Tour is “Artists in the Borough,” a juried selection of “Plein air” artists, who will create art in selected gardens and locations in the Borough.

MORE INFORMATION HERE

BOOK GROUPS

The Stonington Free Library seeks to provide a variety of opportunities for our patrons to engage in thoughtful book discussions. Join one of our book groups today.

Email Ivy to get involved.

PASSPORT TO CT LIBRARIES

The Passports to CT Libraries program runs from Friday, April 1 to Saturday, April 30.

HUMAN SERVICES BOOK GROUP

Join us at Stonington Human Services for a discussion of The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek. "The hardscrabble folks of Troublesome Creek have to scrap for everything—everything except books, that is. Thanks to Roosevelt's Kentucky Pack Horse Library Project, Troublesome's got its very own traveling librarian, Cussy Mary Carter."

SFL WEDNESDAY EVENING BOOK GROUP

“Alix Chamberlain is a woman who gets what she wants and has made a living, with her confidence-driven brand, showing other women how to do the same. So she is shocked when her babysitter, Emira Tucker, is confronted by a store's security guard who accuses Emira of kidnapping two-year-old Briar.”

ROSS LANPHERE: THE ART OF GRAPHIC NOVELS

Ross is a native of Stonington and Stonington High School Graduate (2019). Trained in fine art by local art teacher Julie Duba, Ross is also adept at digital illustration and design. He continues to practice and learn on his own.

KNITTING/CRAFT GROUP

Knitters/crafters of all skill levels welcome. Please bring projects you are working on. This will be a laid back meeting of knitting/crafting, sharing and asking for advice. Via Zoom and in person! Email ivyhope@stoningtonfreelibrary.org for Zoom access. 

GRAB & GO ACTIVITY BAGS FOR ADULTS

SFL is pleased to help grown ups nourish their creative energy with our new Grab & Go Activity Bags for ADULTS! May's theme is Zentangle Art. Each bag contains design ideas, an extra fine tipped marker, and zentangle paper squares. This relaxing form of doodling is sure to inspire new sketches while calming the mind.