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May 1, 2017

Expanding Our Reach in the Community

The Library is committed to expanding beyond its walls to reach more people in town. To this end, several new programs have been launched to bring the Library to the community.

Since the end of January, a group of dedicated Library volunteers, led by Asst. Director Micayla Hall have been offering library services at the Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center (PNC) two Wednesday mornings a month. The idea was the brainchild of Director Belinda de Kay, who approached Vikki Anderson, Executive Director of the PNC, about collaborating to bring library services to the PNC.

The volunteers bring a selection of books, DVDs and audio books. Additionally, PNC patrons can request items they would like to borrow, which are brought to them at upcoming visits. The volunteers are able to issue library cards and offer basic technology help.

An idea inspired by Board President, Nick Kepple, has led to a collaboration between the Library and the Stonington Village Improvement Association (SVIA). “Little Free Libraries” will be placed at Stonington Point and Mathews Park, where free paperback books will be available for anyone to take, enjoy, and keep. The project is funded by the SVIA and The Stonington High School Shop Class is constructing the libraries The Library will keep the libraries stocked with books that will make great reads at the beach or the park. The libraries will be registered to the Little Free Library world map available at https://littlefreelibrary.org/

Another initiative that has burst to life this spring is a book group at the new Masonicare at Mystic. Led by librarian, Lindsey Mahn, this group meets monthly at Masonicare and is open to residents of the facility. Masonicare also offers a bus once a month to bring residents to the Library.

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Most of us put off any discussion about this last
Most of us put off any discussion about this last stage in life. Why? It is going to happen to all of us whether we are ready or not. 

If you have questions or concerns about the last stage of life come join End-of-Life Doulas Noreen Kepple, Greta McGugan, and Lavina Kepple for conversations around this important topic. They are here to help get the dialogue started and navigate the issues surrounding dying.

Registration is strongly encouraged. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdywSQrhG6jo7s8USYB_klj1KLZVghf3BwC1tpgsHdoqtX2Pg/viewform?usp=pp_url

JUNE GRAB & GO Enjoy some old fashioned fun with p
JUNE GRAB & GO	Enjoy some old fashioned fun with paper dolls!  Color, cut, play! While supplies last.

See what's new this week at the Stonington Free Li
See what's new this week at the Stonington Free Library at:

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There are six new bestsellers, nine new children's books, and ten other new books.

 The new bestsellers this week include "Cherish," "No Bad Parts: Healing Trauma and Restoring Wholeness with the Internal Family Systems Model," and "Rogue Justice."

School is almost out! Check out our summer reading
School is almost out! Check out our summer reading program and all the special events planned for this summer. https://conta.cc/3CahAK5

SFL THURSDAY AFTERNOON BOOK GROUP – Join us on Thu
SFL THURSDAY AFTERNOON BOOK GROUP - Join us on Thursday 6/8 @ 2pm to discuss Leaving Lucy Pear by Anna Solomon. "One night in 1917 Beatrice Haven leaves her newborn baby at the foot of a pear tree, and watches as another woman claims the infant as her own. The unwed daughter of wealthy Jewish industrialists and a gifted pianist bound for Radcliffe, Bea plans to leave her shameful secret behind. Ten years later she returns, but is inadvertently reunited the woman who has been raising Bea's abandoned child—now a bright, bold, cross-dressing girl named Lucy Pear, with secrets of her own." Email millie@stoningtonfreelibrary.org for more information!

It is with great pleasure that we announce staff m
It is with great pleasure that we announce staff member Alyssa Downey has been promoted to the new full-time position of Youth and Adult Services Librarian at Stonington Free Library (SFL). READ MORE HERE - https://conta.cc/43zOKyx


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