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April 30, 2023

TECH HELP TUESDAYS

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

March 19, 2023

STONINGTON FREE LIBRARY ANNOUNCES NEW YOUTH SERVICES DIRECTOR CATHY TAYLOR.

A familiar face and longstanding presence at Stonington Free Library (SFL), Cathy Taylor has been promoted to Youth Services Director. Prior to her promotion, Cathy served as a Youth Services

February 12, 2023

STONINGTON FREE LIBRARY ANNOUNCES THE RETIREMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES DIRECTOR MARIS FREY.

A longtime presence at the Stonington Free Library (SFL), Youth Services Director Maris Frey has announced her plans to retire. Maris has worked at SFL since 2006 and has touched

January 21, 2023

BIRDING PROGRAMS

1. BACKYARD BIRDING VIRTUAL PROGRAM Presenter: educator from Connecticut Audubon Society Time: 6-7pm Date: 2/2/23 Location: Virtual via Zoom This program is co-hosted with Mystic & Noank Library. Registration is

January 14, 2023

IN THE LOOP AT SFL GALLERY EXHIBIT

Once a week on Wednesdays from 1-3 the Knitting Group meets at the library and the attendees share expertise on knitting, crochet, and many other topics. This talented group of

January 14, 2023

TOM’S NEWS STAND 25th ANNIVERSARY

Tom Rezendes have proven himself a pillar of the community, facilitating donations from local children and parents to support Children’s programs at the Stonington Free Library. His latest collection jar

January 1, 2023

ADULT WINTER LIBRARY CHALLENGE: LOOK UP! JAMES WEBB TELESCOPE CHALLENGE/NASA

Explore our universe with the James Webb Space Telescope Challenge. Learn all about the science behind NASA’s space telescope mission, the James Webb Space Telescope. JWST is the most advanced

December 23, 2022

BELINDA’S BOOK NOTES

Belinda’s Book Notes – May 2023 A 400th Anniversary, John Keats, Amy Clampitt, Joanna Scott and a Date for your Calendar. “To the Memory of My Beloved, the Author Mr.

December 5, 2022

December’s eLibrarian

Are you wondering what is happening at SFL in December?  Click here to read more!

December 1, 2022

STONINGTON GARDEN CLUB AMARYLLIS DISPLAY

Stonington Free Library invites community members to visit during library hours and view a variety of flowering amaryllis bulbs that the Stonington Garden Club will arrange for display. Visitors are

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Today is our last Spring Storytime. Drop in with y
Today is our last Spring Storytime. Drop in with your toddler for a great time!

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 five new bestsellers, five new movies, 15 new audiobooks, nine new children's books, and 19 other new books.

 The new bestsellers this week include "Magnolia Table, Volume 3," "Identity," and "Yellowface." The new movies this week include "Woodlawn," "Eternals," and "Game of Thrones: The Complete Third Season."

AQUESTION OF THE MONTH Monthly program that begins
AQUESTION OF THE MONTH Monthly program that begins May 1 for ages 12 and under.

Check out these beautiful bookmarks that were crea
Check out these beautiful bookmarks that were created as part of the May Adult Grab and Go! Keep an eye on our calendar and socials to see what great June project you can make!

Storytime today! Drop in and join us!
Storytime today!  Drop in and join us!

Join us for a talk on New London’s Black Heritag
Join us for a talk on New London’s Black Heritage Trail, which celebrates three centuries of Black strength, resilience, and accomplishment. Each of the 16 sites tells a story about Black life in New London while tying into larger stories about enslavement, the Great Migration and the struggle for civil rights. https://conta.cc/3Br37cE

The mission of Stonington Free Library is to enrich lives and build community by bringing information, ideas and people together.


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ADULT TAKE AND MAKE SEED BALLS

ADULT TAKE AND MAKE SEED BALLS

May 1

ADULT TAKE AND MAKE SEED BALLS

Help usher in Spring and enjoy a hands on craft your whole family can enjoy with our seed ball take and make kit! Each kit includes several sheets of newspaper,

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Featured 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series

Knitting Group

Featured May 3 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series

Knitting Group

On Wednesday's from 1-3pm knitters and crafters of all skill levels are welcome to bring projects to work on. This is a laid back meeting for knitting, sharing and asking

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10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Grab and Go Flapping Butterfly – Ages 8 and Up

May 8 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Grab and Go Flapping Butterfly – Ages 8 and Up

10:30 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Drop – In Spring Storytime

May 8 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Drop – In Spring Storytime

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Featured 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series

Knitting Group

Featured May 10 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series

Knitting Group

On Wednesday's from 1-3pm knitters and crafters of all skill levels are welcome to bring projects to work on. This is a laid back meeting for knitting, sharing and asking

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2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

SFL THURSDAY AFTERNOON BOOK GROUP

May 11 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

SFL THURSDAY AFTERNOON BOOK GROUP

Join us on Thursday 5/11 @ 2pm to discuss The Sentence by Louise Erdrich. "A small independent bookstore in Minneapolis is haunted from November 2019 to November 2020 by the

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

CONVERSATIONS ON DEATH AND DYING

May 11 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

CONVERSATIONS ON DEATH AND DYING

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

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5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

WILLARD SPIEGELMAN AUTHOR TALK

May 14 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

WILLARD SPIEGELMAN AUTHOR TALK

Author, Professor of English, and longtime editor of The Southwest Review, Willard Spiegelman shares his latest book, a look into the life and poems of Amy Clampitt, and reads a

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10:30 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Drop – In Spring Storytime

May 15 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Drop – In Spring Storytime

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Featured 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series

Knitting Group

Featured May 17 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series

Knitting Group

On Wednesday's from 1-3pm knitters and crafters of all skill levels are welcome to bring projects to work on. This is a laid back meeting for knitting, sharing and asking

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5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Tom Schuch and Lonnie Braxton discuss New London Black Heritage Trail

May 18 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Tom Schuch and Lonnie Braxton discuss New London Black Heritage Trail

Join us for a talk on New London’s Black Heritage Trail, which celebrates three centuries of Black strength, resilience, and accomplishment. Each of the 16 sites tells a story about

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10:30 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Drop – In Spring Storytime

May 22 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Drop – In Spring Storytime

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Featured 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series

Knitting Group

Featured May 24 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series

Knitting Group

On Wednesday's from 1-3pm knitters and crafters of all skill levels are welcome to bring projects to work on. This is a laid back meeting for knitting, sharing and asking

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Knitting Group

Featured May 31 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series

Knitting Group

On Wednesday's from 1-3pm knitters and crafters of all skill levels are welcome to bring projects to work on. This is a laid back meeting for knitting, sharing and asking

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6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

MYSTERY DINNER 2023

June 3 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

MYSTERY DINNER 2023

BOOKS AND BEYOND - The Power of Your Library Card For over a decade, the Mystery Dinner has been the Stonington Free Library’s signature annual fundraising event. Join us for cocktails at the

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ADULT TAKE AND MAKE SEED BALLS

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Featured Featured May 3 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series

Knitting Group

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May 8
May 8 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Grab and Go Flapping Butterfly – Ages 8 and Up

May 8 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Drop – In Spring Storytime

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May 10
Featured Featured May 10 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series

Knitting Group

May 11
May 11 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

SFL THURSDAY AFTERNOON BOOK GROUP

May 11 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

CONVERSATIONS ON DEATH AND DYING

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May 14
May 14 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

WILLARD SPIEGELMAN AUTHOR TALK

May 15
May 15 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Drop – In Spring Storytime

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May 17
Featured Featured May 17 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series

Knitting Group

May 18
May 18 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Tom Schuch and Lonnie Braxton discuss New London Black Heritage Trail

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May 22
May 22 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Drop – In Spring Storytime

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May 24
Featured Featured May 24 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series

Knitting Group

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May 31
Featured Featured May 31 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series

Knitting Group

June 3
June 3 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

MYSTERY DINNER 2023

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May 31
Featured Featured May 31 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series

Knitting Group

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June 3
June 3 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

MYSTERY DINNER 2023

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  • MY LIBRARY
    ▼
    • YOUTH LIBRARY
    • ADULT LIBRARY
    • USING THE LIBRARY
    • LIBRARY SERVICES
    • LIBRARY CATALOG
    • DIGITAL LIBRARY
  • WHAT’S HAPPENING
    ▼
    • BOOK GROUPS
    • NEWS
    • EVENTS
  • SUPPORT
    ▼
    • THE BATTLE OF STONINGTON 5K
    • BOOK SALE
    • CAPITAL CAMPAIGN 2020
    • MYSTERY DINNER
    • SPONSORSHIP
    • BOOK SALE
    • SUPPORT US
    • SUPPORTERS
    • VOLUNTEER
  • ABOUT US
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    • OUR MISSION
    • OUR PEOPLE
    • OUR COMMUNITY
    • OUTREACH
  • DONATE NOW