Stonington Free Library

to enrich lives and build community by bringing information, ideas and people together

Federal Funding Cuts Hit 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.

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,

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

BELINDA’S BOOK NOTES

Book Notes for May 2025 – – Shakespeare’s Looking-Glass: Richard III ,“that bottled spider” –– “Conscience is a word that coward’s use”: Without pause or breath, the opening scene of

And the Winners Are!

Congratulations to the selected artists and winners of SFL’s Love Where You Read art contest! With nearly 20 submissions from 13 artists the library is proud to announce that the show is