Stonington Free Library

NEED WIFI?

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

SALE SHELF

We now have a used book sale shelf! It is located with other SFL merchandise such as notecards, t-shirts, stickers, and more.

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

PRESSREADER

PressReader is a website and app that gives SFL cardholders access to 7,000 magazines and newspapers from all over the world on any internet connected device.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

WE LOAN PUZZLES!

Did you know we loan puzzles? Use your SFL card to check out a jigsaw puzzle from our collection for three weeks.

THE BATTLE OF STONINGTON 5K

Please join us for the Battle of Stonington 5K 2022. The course is a certified 5K (3.1) that double loops through the Borough. This race benefits programming and operations at Stonington Free Library.

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SFL THURSDAY AFTERNOON BOOK GROUP

“Between life and death there is a library, and within that library, the shelves go on forever. Every book provides a chance to try another life you could have lived. To see how things would be if you had made other choices . . . Would you have done anything different, if you had the chance to undo your regrets?”

Jonathan Post discusses his new book, Elizabeth Bishop: A Very Short Introduction

Join Jonathan Post, Distinguished Research Professor of English at UCLA, as he shares his new book about Elizabeth Bishop.

Livestreamed on YouTube.

NEW: LinkedIn Learning

Learning and growth in your career (and in life!) is a journey and life-long process. Stonington Free Library is committed to the professional and personal development of our patrons and is now proud to offer LinkedIn Learning for free to all card holders!

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SUBMARINE ADVENTURES

"Submarine Force Library and Museum will teach Super Submariners (Ages 4 - 7) about submarines and then they can create their own! "

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SIGNAL FLAGS AGES 8 - 11

Submarine Force Library and Museum will teach about the history of marine signal flags and you will make your own.

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AUTHOR TALK WITH JEFF KORZENIK,

Author of UNTAPPED TALENT: HOW SECOND CHANCE HIRING WORKS FOR YOUR BUSINESS AND THE COMMUNITY will present a business perspective on getting criminal justice right, with the idea that criminal justice reform is good for business, and business is good for criminal justice reform.

In person and on YouTube