We Took a Shot — and It Paid Off! This year, the library’s annual LOVE Where You Read Contest focused on photography, and the results were nothing short of inspiring.
In Memoriam: Elizabeth “Beth” Harding
The Stonington Free Library mourns the passing of Elizabeth “Beth” Harding of Mystic, CT, on April 3, 2025. Beth was a devoted friend, supporter, and volunteer leader of the Stonington
Update: Federal Funding for Connecticut Libraries
The Connecticut State Library had its $2M+ federal funding grant terminated as of April 1, 2025. This funding supports statewide library services, programs, resource sharing and infrastructure.
Celebrate Library Giving Day and National Library Week
Make an Impact Starting April 1st – Library Giving Day Library Giving Month kicks off on April 1 with Library Giving Day, a terrific opportunity to support your local library.
A Year in Review – 2024!
A Year in Review – 2024! What an incredible year it’s been at SFL! Our programs have grown, and we’ve introduced new clubs and groups that inspire creativity, fun, learning,
Congratulations to the 2024 LOVE Where You Read Contest Winner – Sarah Downie
And the Winner Is… This September marked the 2nd annual LOVE Where You Read Art Contest, showcasing the creativity of our community. The library received over 20 submissions from 17
And the Winners Are…
This year we had 19 submissions for 14 spots and selected 17 pieces to display. It was a challenge. We loved seeing all the wonderfully creative interpretations of Stonington Free
6 Reasons to Join a Club
The library is excited to expand our offerings with new clubs joining our regular lineup! Alongside our Wednesday Knitting Group, the monthly Thursday Book Club and Human Services Book Discussion,
2024 LOVE Where You Read Art Contest
Get Ready for the 2024 LOVE WHERE YOU READ Art Contest! Last year’s debut of the LOVE WHERE YOU READ Art Contest was a huge success, showcasing the creativity of
Interlibrary Loans
Interlibrary Loan, or ILL, is a service librarians use to help patrons get materials that are not already part of our collection. Even large libraries can’t buy every book, and
