Dyslexia is a specific learning disability in reading. People with dyslexia have trouble reading accurately and fluently. They may also have trouble with reading comprehension, spelling and writing. This post includes many resources on dyslexia.
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month
Thank you to our sponsors and 249 runners. The Battle of Stonington 5K was a great fundraiser and community event raising $4,300 to support the Library. A special thank you to Kelley’s Pace for being a wonderful partner in bringing this event, Dime Bank for being a presenting sponsor, and Woodfellas onsite pizza trailer and
Read & Raise – READATHON
In honor of our Summer Reading Program – A Universe of Stories, The Stonington Free Library held a Read & Raise, READATHON to raise much-needed funds for our beloved library on Friday, August 2nd. Our readers raised over $2,000 which was matched by the law firm of Leckerling, Ladwig & Leamon LLC for a total
Stonington Non-Profits Volunteer Fair
Looking for volunteer opportunities in Town? Stop by the Stonington Non-Profits Volunteer Fair on Saturday, June 1 from 10 to 12. The Fair will be on the lawn outside the Library facing Water St. A number of non-profit organizations will be in attendance to discuss volunteer opportunities.
Library Receives Christoper and Dana Reeve Grant
Stonington Free Library is proud to announce that it has received a $7,500.00 Quality of Life grant from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation. The Quality of Life program awards grants to fellow nonprofits that mirror the Reeve Foundation’s mission and commitment to foster community engagement, enhance independence and promote healthy self-esteem. The Library will use the grant for accessibility improvements; specifically the award will support architectural design consultant fees for DeWright Design, LLC to develop accessibility modification plans.
