October 30, 2020

Adult Winter Reading Challenge

ADULT READING CHALLENGE

Participate in our reading challenge. Enter to win great prizes! How many books can you read in five months? Email marisfrey@stoningtonfreelibrary.org with any questions.

REGISTER HERE

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					1 1 event, 1 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Learn to Crochet November 1 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Learn to Crochet Learn to Crochet! Spend a few Saturday mornings at the Stonington Free Library—November 1 and November 8—and learn how to crochet! This beginner-friendly class, led by Rory Contin and Millie	2 1 event, 2 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm An Evening of Poetry with Christie Max Williams November 2 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm An Evening of Poetry with Christie Max Williams RESCHEDULED FROM OCTOBER 12, 2025 Celebrate the power of poetry with Christie Max Williams, Stonington’s first Poet Laureate and award-winning author of The Wages of Love. Enjoy an evening of
3 4 events, 3 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Kids’ Grab & Go – Make a Thanksgiving Frame November 3 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Kids’ Grab & Go – Make a Thanksgiving Frame Take home project fun for ages 4 and up - While supplies last!, 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Adult Take & Make November 3 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Adult Take & Make Pick up a project kit with all the supplies you'll need to make a special craft. Available while supplies last., 10:30 am - 11:30 am Fall Drop-In Storytime November 3 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Fall Drop-In Storytime Join us every Monday at 10:30 for a fun morning of stories, songs, and crafts. Great for ages birth to preschool! No registration is required., 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Booked in the Borough – Writers Group November 3 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Booked in the Borough – Writers Group Booked in the Borough is a creative writing and supportive peer critique group for writers of all genres and experiences. Join librarian and writer, Karen Lindeborg, Monday Evenings in person	4 1 event, 4 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Tech Help Tuesdays November 4 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Tech Help Tuesdays Stonington Free Library is pleased to offer our patrons One-on-One Tech Help appointments every Tuesday. These trainings are designed to help familiarize patrons with common computer and internet functions in	5 1 event, 5 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Knitting Group November 5 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Knitting Group On Wednesdays knitters of all skill levels are invited to meet in the main reading room from 1-3pm. To find out more information or to join the group via ZOOM	6 0 events, 6	7 0 events, 7	8 1 event, 8 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Learn to Crochet November 8 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Learn to Crochet Learn to Crochet! Spend a few Saturday mornings at the Stonington Free Library—November 1 and November 8—and learn how to crochet! This beginner-friendly class, led by Rory Contin and Millie	9 1 event, 9 5:00 pm Artificial Intelligence: Tutor, Collaborator, and Creative Ally, but also Hallucinator, Intellectual Thief and Polluter November 9 @ 5:00 pm Artificial Intelligence: Tutor, Collaborator, and Creative Ally, but also Hallucinator, Intellectual Thief and Polluter In Person and Live Streamed on the SFL YouTube Channel Join Marc Zimmer, computational chemist at Connecticut College, for a lively and thought-provoking talk on artificial intelligence. Love it, hate
10 2 events, 10 10:30 am - 11:30 pm Storytime with Jean Baur November 10 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 pm Storytime with Jean Baur We have a guest reader kicking off storytime in November. Littles will be treated to a special reading of a brand-new book by local author Jean Baur. Jean is quite, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Booked in the Borough – Writers Group November 10 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Booked in the Borough – Writers Group Booked in the Borough is a creative writing and supportive peer critique group for writers of all genres and experiences. Join librarian and writer, Karen Lindeborg, Monday Evenings in person	11 2 events, 11 2025-11-11 Featured LIBRARY CLOSED for Veterans Day Featured LIBRARY CLOSED for Veterans Day Featured November 11 LIBRARY CLOSED for Veterans Day The library will be closed. We will resume normal operating hours on Wednesday, November 12. The Digital Library is always open! 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Tech Help Tuesdays November 11 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Tech Help Tuesdays Stonington Free Library is pleased to offer our patrons One-on-One Tech Help appointments every Tuesday. These trainings are designed to help familiarize patrons with common computer and internet functions in	12 1 event, 12 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Knitting Group November 12 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Knitting Group On Wednesdays knitters of all skill levels are invited to meet in the main reading room from 1-3pm. To find out more information or to join the group via ZOOM	13 1 event, 13 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm SFL Thursday Afternoon Book Group November 13 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm SFL Thursday Afternoon Book Group The SFL Thursday Book Group will meet on Thursday, November 13 to discuss The Library Book by Susan Orlean. The meeting will be held at the library starting at 2pm.	14 0 events, 14	15 1 event, 15 1:00 pm Crafty Companions – Woven Potholders November 15 @ 1:00 pm Crafty Companions – Woven Potholders Bring a friend or 2 and have a blast making another project with resident crafter, McKenna! All supplies provided. Space is limited so RESERVE your spot now! For more information	16 1 event, 16 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Eastern Connecticut Ballet’s – The Nutcracker November 16 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Eastern Connecticut Ballet’s – The Nutcracker Join us for a very special family story time featuring the dancers from Eastern Connecticut Ballet's - The Nutcracker. Bring a camera and wear your favorite holiday sweater, dancing shoes
17 3 events, 17 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Gingerbread House Registration Begins November 17 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Gingerbread House Registration Begins Registration opens November 17th at 10am. Reserve your gingerbread house HERE. Quantities are limited. Only ONE house per family., 10:30 am - 11:30 am Fall Drop-In Storytime November 17 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Fall Drop-In Storytime Join us every Monday at 10:30 for a fun morning of stories, songs, and crafts. Great for ages birth to preschool! No registration is required., 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Booked in the Borough – Writers Group November 17 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Booked in the Borough – Writers Group Booked in the Borough is a creative writing and supportive peer critique group for writers of all genres and experiences. Join librarian and writer, Karen Lindeborg, Monday Evenings in person	18 2 events, 18 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Tech Help Tuesdays November 18 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Tech Help Tuesdays Stonington Free Library is pleased to offer our patrons One-on-One Tech Help appointments every Tuesday. These trainings are designed to help familiarize patrons with common computer and internet functions in, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm The Checkmate Society – Entering 6th grade and older November 18 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm The Checkmate Society – Entering 6th grade and older	19 1 event, 19 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Knitting Group November 19 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Knitting Group On Wednesdays knitters of all skill levels are invited to meet in the main reading room from 1-3pm. To find out more information or to join the group via ZOOM	20 1 event, 20 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm WORKSHOP – Mindful Journaling with Rashmi Sharma November 20 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm WORKSHOP – Mindful Journaling with Rashmi Sharma In this guided session, release stress, cultivate joy, and set meaningful goals through mindful journaling and calming meditation. You'll leave feeling centered and inspired, with practical tools to carry forward.	21 1 event, 21 10:00 am - 11:00 am Stonington Human Services Book Discussion November 21 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Stonington Human Services Book Discussion Join the discussion at Stonington Human Services, 166 S. Broad Street, Pawcatuck. For more information email molly@stoningtonfreelibrary.org or call Stonington Human Services at 860-535-5015.	22 0 events, 22	23 0 events, 23
24 2 events, 24 10:30 am - 11:30 am Fall Drop-In Storytime November 24 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Fall Drop-In Storytime Join us every Monday at 10:30 for a fun morning of stories, songs, and crafts. Great for ages birth to preschool! No registration is required., 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Booked in the Borough – Writers Group November 24 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Booked in the Borough – Writers Group Booked in the Borough is a creative writing and supportive peer critique group for writers of all genres and experiences. Join librarian and writer, Karen Lindeborg, Monday Evenings in person	25 2 events, 25 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Tech Help Tuesdays November 25 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Tech Help Tuesdays Stonington Free Library is pleased to offer our patrons One-on-One Tech Help appointments every Tuesday. These trainings are designed to help familiarize patrons with common computer and internet functions in, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Knights of the Chess Table – Grades 3-5 November 25 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Knights of the Chess Table – Grades 3-5	26 1 event, 26 2025-11-26 Library Closed for Thanksgiving Library Closed for Thanksgiving November 26 @ 1:00 pm - November 27 @ 12:00 am Library Closed for Thanksgiving The Library will be closing at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26 and re-opening from 10-5 p.m. on Friday, November 28. Wishing you all a wonderful Thanksgiving with friends and	27 1 event, 27 2025-11-26 Library Closed for Thanksgiving	28 0 events, 28	29 0 events, 29	30 0 events, 30

October 27

October 27 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Fall Drop-In Storytime

October 27 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Booked in the Borough – Writers Group

October 28

October 28 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Tech Help Tuesdays

October 28 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Knights of the Chess Table – Grades 3-5

October 29

October 29 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Knitting Group

October 29 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

The Sanderson Sisters at SFL

There are no events on this day.

There are no events on this day.

November 1

November 1 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Learn to Crochet

November 2

November 2 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

An Evening of Poetry with Christie Max Williams

November 3

November 3 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Kids’ Grab & Go – Make a Thanksgiving Frame

November 3 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Adult Take & Make

November 3 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Fall Drop-In Storytime

November 3 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Booked in the Borough – Writers Group

November 4

November 4 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Tech Help Tuesdays

November 5

November 5 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Knitting Group

There are no events on this day.

There are no events on this day.

November 8

November 8 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Learn to Crochet

November 9

November 9 @ 5:00 pm

Artificial Intelligence: Tutor, Collaborator, and Creative Ally, but also Hallucinator, Intellectual Thief and Polluter

November 10

November 10 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 pm

Storytime with Jean Baur

November 10 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Booked in the Borough – Writers Group

November 11

11.11.25 Veterans Day Flyer

All day

LIBRARY CLOSED for Veterans Day

November 11 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Tech Help Tuesdays

November 12

November 12 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Knitting Group

November 13

November 13 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

SFL Thursday Afternoon Book Group

November 15

November 15 @ 1:00 pm

Crafty Companions – Woven Potholders

November 16

November 16 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Eastern Connecticut Ballet’s – The Nutcracker

November 17

November 17 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Gingerbread House Registration Begins

November 17 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Fall Drop-In Storytime

November 17 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Booked in the Borough – Writers Group

November 15

November 15 @ 1:00 pm

Crafty Companions – Woven Potholders

November 16

November 16 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Eastern Connecticut Ballet’s – The Nutcracker

November 17

November 17 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Gingerbread House Registration Begins

November 17 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Fall Drop-In Storytime

November 17 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Booked in the Borough – Writers Group

November 18

November 18 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Tech Help Tuesdays

November 18 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

The Checkmate Society – Entering 6th grade and older

November 19

November 19 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Knitting Group

November 20

November 20 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

WORKSHOP – Mindful Journaling with Rashmi Sharma

November 21

November 21 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Stonington Human Services Book Discussion

There are no events on this day.

There are no events on this day.

November 24

November 24 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Fall Drop-In Storytime

November 24 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Booked in the Borough – Writers Group

November 25

November 25 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Tech Help Tuesdays

November 25 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Knights of the Chess Table – Grades 3-5

November 26

November 26 @ 1:00 pm - November 27 @ 12:00 am

Library Closed for Thanksgiving

November 26

November 26 @ 1:00 pm - November 27 @ 12:00 am

Library Closed for Thanksgiving

There are no events on this day.

There are no events on this day.

There are no events on this day.

The Children's Room will be closed for repairs on Monday, Nov. 17th. Storytime is cancelled and will resume on November 24th. Our DIGITAL LIBRARY is always open!