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August 10, 2020

The Interior Renovation Has Begun! Here is How it Will Affect You.

Here’s what you need to know about how the interior renovation will affect you: We will continue to offer curbside pick-up and telephone support most days during the interior renovation. Please check our website or social media regularly for updates. You can also call or email us. There will be future dates when curbside pick-up and telephone support are not available during the renovation.

July 29, 2020

For a Limited Time You Can Come into the Library!

For a limited time you can come into the Library! Everyone who enters MUST wear a mask and observe social distancing. Limited access from July 29 through August 8 (weekdays 10 to 5, Saturdays 10 to 1). Curbside pickup is also available.

July 14, 2020

Thousands of movies available with your SFL card!

Stonington Free Library just made a huge addition to our digital offerings! Welcome Kanopy! Kanopy is a streaming service, similar to Netflix, that is available for free without ads. Exclusively

July 14, 2020

Kanopy

      Already have an account? Go directly to https://stoningtonfree.kanopy.com/   What is Kanopy? Kanopy is a video streaming service made available to you by your library. With it, you

July 2, 2020

Anti-Racism Statement

As we approach July 4th, celebrating the birth of a nation founded on the principle that “all men are created equal”, we must recognize that throughout our history this promise

July 2, 2020

Systemic Racism Resource List

A list of resources to help increase awareness of the nature of systemic racism.

June 11, 2020

One Book One Region

Big news! One Book One Region is back with its 2020 selection, Crazy Brave by Joy Harjo. Help us kick-off the program with a virtual celebration featuring keynote speaker, Sandy

May 21, 2020

We are so excited!

We are excited to announce the first steps we are taking to reopen the Library. Step One: The book drop will reopen on Tuesday, May 26th.  Any borrowed library materials

May 13, 2020

Seed Library

Each spring I start my day by checking on my seedlings. I’ll touch the top of their soil to see if they need water, I’ll rotate the ones furthest from

May 7, 2020

Public Hearing on Internet and Computer Use Policy and Filtering via Zoom

The Stonington Free Library will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, May 28, 2020, at 4:00 P.M. via Zoom Virtual Meeting Platform to discuss its Internet and Computer Use Policy and web filtering software.

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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, one new movie, seven new children's books, and 16 other new books.

 The new bestsellers this week include "Hidden Nature," "Who Knew," and "The Doorman." The new movie this week is "The Hobart Shakespeareans."


Join us online on Thursday, June 5 at 6:30 PM for
Join us online on Thursday, June 5 at 6:30 PM for an evening with acclaimed true-crime author and podcaster Kate Winkler Dawson. She’ll discuss her new book, The Sinners All Bow, which explores the 1832 death of Sarah Maria Cornell—a factory worker found dead under mysterious circumstances—and the scandal that followed her connection to a prominent minister. With ties to Norwich’s Leffingwell House, this fascinating case helped inspire The Scarlet Letter and America’s first true-crime book. This is a virtual event; registration is required. 

Visit https://waterfordct.libcal.com/event/14338976 to register. 

This program is co-sponsored by Waterford Public Library, Groton Public Library, Lyme Public Library, Bill Memorial Library, Public Library of New London, Stonington Free Library and Otis Library of Norwich


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

*** http://wowbrary.org/nu.aspx?in&p=5591-438 ***

There are three new bestsellers, seven new children's books, and 14 other new books.

 The new bestsellers this week are "Stray [Nintendo Switch]," "Going Home in the Dark," and "Cat on the Run in Hidden Layers!."


We are lucky to have community partners that are s
We are lucky to have community partners that are so invested in making our library shine! These gorgeous planters were put in place for the summer by the Stonington Village Improvement Association. They do a great job taking care of us all year round! Thank you SVIA!


May 26, 2025 — The library will be closed for Me
May 26, 2025 — The library will be closed for Memorial Day. Our Digital Library is always open! We will reopen on Tuesday, May 27th at 10am. 

Go to: https://www.stoningtonfreelibrary.org/digital-library/


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

*** http://wowbrary.org/nu.aspx?in&p=5591-437 ***

There are seven new bestsellers, nine new children's books, and 20 other new books.

 The new bestsellers this week include "Never Flinch," "Fever Beach," and "The Director."


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Events Calendar

35 events found.
  • May 2025

Calendar of Events

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2 events, 28

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SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

April 1 - June 27

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

2025-04-01

April Library Love Beanstack Challenge

April Library Love Beanstack Challenge

Event Series
April 1 - April 30 Event Series

April Library Love Beanstack Challenge

Celebrate all the amazing things libraries and librarians do in their communities. All you need is a library card. Register HERE to participate in the April Library Love reading challenge

3 events, 29

2025-04-01

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

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April Library Love Beanstack Challenge

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series

Tech Help Tuesdays

April 29 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series

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

2 events, 30

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SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

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April Library Love Beanstack Challenge

1 event, 1

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SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

1 event, 2

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SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

1 event, 3

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SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

1 event, 4

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SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

4 events, 5

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SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Adult Take & Make

May 5 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Adult Take & Make

Take home project kits are available while supplies last.

10:00 am - 7:00 pm

May Kids’ Grab & Go

May 5 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

May Kids’ Grab & Go

10:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series

Spring Storytime

May 5 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series

Spring Storytime

2 events, 6

2025-04-01

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series

Tech Help Tuesdays

May 6 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series

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

1 event, 7

2025-04-01

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

2 events, 8

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SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

SFL Thursday Afternoon Book Group

May 8 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

SFL Thursday Afternoon Book Group

The SFL Thursday Book Group will meet on Thursday, May 8 to discuss Hammet by Maggie O'Farrell. The meeting will be held at the library starting at 2pm. Join in

1 event, 9

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SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

1 event, 10

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SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

1 event, 11

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SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

3 events, 12

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SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

10:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series

Spring Storytime

May 12 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series

Spring Storytime

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Booked in the Borough – Writers Group

May 12 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

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

2 events, 13

2025-04-01

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series

Tech Help Tuesdays

May 13 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series

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

1 event, 14

2025-04-01

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

2 events, 15

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SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Virtual Author Talk with Jason Rekulak

May 15 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Virtual Author Talk with Jason Rekulak

Register HERE to join New York Times bestselling author Jason Rekulak via ZOOM on May 15th, 6:30pm. Jason will highlight some of the 300 out-take illustrations from his book Hidden

3 events, 16

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SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

Featured 7:00 pm

Opera Night, Family Fun at the United Theater

Featured May 16 @ 7:00 pm

Opera Night, Family Fun at the United Theater

🎟️ Win FREE Tickets to the Opera! (Tickets must be picked up at Stonington Free Library - 20 High Street, Stonington CT 06378.) Don’t miss Salt Marsh Opera’s performance of Puccini’s “Gianni

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Stonington Human Services Book Discussion

May 16 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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.  

2 events, 17

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SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

1:00 pm

Crafty Companions – Flower Crown

May 17 @ 1:00 pm

Crafty Companions – Flower Crown

Happy May Day! Sign up to learn how to make a Flower Crown. Space is limited so RESERVE your spot now! For more information email mckenna@stoningtonfreelibrary.org

2 events, 18

2025-04-01

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Author Talk with JMH Fellow Manan Kapoor

May 18 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Author Talk with JMH Fellow Manan Kapoor

Gather in the library on May 18th at 5pm for a special presentation by James Merrill House writer-in-residence, Manan Kapoor. For more information on the James Merrill House programs, visit

3 events, 19

2025-04-01

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

10:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series

Spring Storytime

May 19 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series

Spring Storytime

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Booked in the Borough – Writers Group

May 19 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

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

2 events, 20

2025-04-01

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series

Tech Help Tuesdays

May 20 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series

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

2 events, 21

2025-04-01

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series

Knitting Group

May 21 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series

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

2 events, 22

2025-04-01

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

The Citadel at SFL Board Game Night

May 22 @ 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

The Citadel at SFL Board Game Night

Join us in the library for a night of fun and games with the folks from the Citadel Game Cellar. The group learns new games every month. This program is

1 event, 23

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SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

1 event, 24

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SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

2 events, 25

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SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Catch-up Book Club

May 25 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Catch-up Book Club

May 25,2025 at 3pm - The group will be meeting at the Back Door Kitchen & Pizzeria to discuss Severance by Ling Ma. Books are available at the library. For

2 events, 26

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SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

Featured 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Memorial Day – Closed

Featured May 26 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Memorial Day – Closed

The library will be closed in observation of Memorial Day. Have a safe holiday. Our Digital Library is always open!

2 events, 27

2025-04-01

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series

Tech Help Tuesdays

May 27 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series

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

3 events, 28

2025-04-01

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series

Knitting Group

May 28 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series

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

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Cook the Book at Historic Stonington/Palmer House

May 28 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Cook the Book at Historic Stonington/Palmer House

This month, the group will enjoy simple and delicious meals from celebrity chef Antoni Porowski’s Let’s Do Dinner. Books will be available by April 23rd. The gathering on May 28th will be

1 event, 29

2025-04-01

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

1 event, 30

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SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

1 event, 31

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SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

1 event, 1

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SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

April 1
All day

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

All day Event Series

April Library Love Beanstack Challenge

April 1
All day

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

All day Event Series

April Library Love Beanstack Challenge

April 29 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series

Tech Help Tuesdays

April 1
All day

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

All day Event Series

April Library Love Beanstack Challenge

April 1
All day

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

April 1
All day

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

April 1
All day

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

April 1
All day

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

April 1
All day

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

May 5 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Adult Take & Make

May 5 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

May Kids’ Grab & Go

May 5 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series

Spring Storytime

April 1
All day

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

May 6 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series

Tech Help Tuesdays

April 1
All day

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

April 1
All day

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

May 8 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

SFL Thursday Afternoon Book Group

April 1
All day

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

April 1
All day

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

April 1
All day

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

April 1
All day

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

May 12 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series

Spring Storytime

May 12 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Booked in the Borough – Writers Group

April 1
All day

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

May 13 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series

Tech Help Tuesdays

April 1
All day

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

April 1
All day

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

May 15 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Virtual Author Talk with Jason Rekulak

April 1
All day

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

Featured Featured May 16 @ 7:00 pm

Opera Night, Family Fun at the United Theater

May 16 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Stonington Human Services Book Discussion

April 1
All day

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

May 17 @ 1:00 pm

Crafty Companions – Flower Crown

April 1
All day

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

May 18 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Author Talk with JMH Fellow Manan Kapoor

April 1
All day

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

May 19 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series

Spring Storytime

May 19 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Booked in the Borough – Writers Group

April 1
All day

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

May 20 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series

Tech Help Tuesdays

April 1
All day

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

May 21 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series

Knitting Group

April 1
All day

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

May 22 @ 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

The Citadel at SFL Board Game Night

April 1
All day

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

April 1
All day

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

April 1
All day

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

May 25 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Catch-up Book Club

April 1
All day

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

Featured Featured May 26 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Memorial Day – Closed

April 1
All day

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

May 27 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series

Tech Help Tuesdays

April 1
All day

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

May 28 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series

Knitting Group

May 28 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Cook the Book at Historic Stonington/Palmer House

April 1
All day

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

April 1
All day

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

April 1
All day

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

April 1
All day

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

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