Read It Your Way! The new year brings a new library challenge that celebrates your reading freedom. No matter how you read—whether by turning pages, swiping a screen, or listening with your ears—this is your invitation to enjoy books on your own terms. Track your reading in the Beanstack app and earn 12 or more
On Display — work by LOVE Where You Read contest winner, Maggie Spadaro — January 2-March 27. You can see more of Maggie's work by following her on Instagram @maggiegracephotography. The gallery is open during library hours. An opening reception is scheduled for January 5 at 5pm.
Join us every Monday at 10:30 outside in the square(weather permitting) for a fun morning of stories and songs. Great family activity! No registration is required.
Join us every Monday at 10:30 (excluding holidays) for a fun morning of stories, songs, and crafts. Great for ages birth to preschool! No registration is required.
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 or via ZOOM. Click HERE to register. For more information email karenl@stoningtonfreelibrary.org.
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 order to foster a greater level of digital literacy in our community. For more information on these sessions please click HERE. To sign up for a
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 you can email stonlib@stoningtonfreelibrary.org or call 860-535-0658.
Crochet Challenge - Get Hooked! Join Rory and Millie for a fun, skill-building crochet series at the library! Beginning Wednesday, January 7 at 5 PM, we’ll meet weekly to work on the same project together, guided step-by-step until completion. Each new project will have its own materials kit, available for purchase at cost through the library.
End-of-Life Doula Noreen Kepple will guide you in creating a meaningful Remembrance Project. Through carefully curated questions—or simply by sharing your own story—Noreen will help you reflect on your life and capture the moments that matter most. Take some time to sit down, let the memories flow, and create something lasting. You'll leave with your
Today's Game Night has been cancelled. We will resume on March 26. See you soon! 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 geared to adults but kids ages 16 & up are
Join us every Monday at 10:30 (excluding holidays) for a fun morning of stories, songs, and crafts. Great for ages birth to preschool! No registration is required.
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 order to foster a greater level of digital literacy in our community. For more information on these sessions please click HERE. To sign up for a
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 you can email stonlib@stoningtonfreelibrary.org or call 860-535-0658.
Crochet Challenge - Get Hooked! Join Rory and Millie for a fun, skill-building crochet series at the library! Beginning Wednesday, January 7 at 5 PM, we’ll meet weekly to work on the same project together, guided step-by-step until completion. Each new project will have its own materials kit, available for purchase at cost through the library.
NEW DATE! March 4 at 6pm Pick up a copy of Cook What you Have by Christopher Kimball and plan to meet at the Stonington COMO Thrift Shop on March 4 at 6pm. Books will be available starting January 28. For more information, email millie@stoningtonfreelibrary.org RSVP HERE
Join Paul Nugent, Executive Director and Chairman of the Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SEWAC), for a fascinating look at Ireland’s dramatic transformation since independence. Drawing on his Irish upbringing and international perspective, Paul will highlight the social, economic, and political changes that have reshaped Ireland over the past 30 years. The program will also
Join us every Monday at 10:30 outside in the square(weather permitting) for a fun morning of stories and songs. Great family activity! No registration is required.
Join us every Monday at 10:30 (excluding holidays) for a fun morning of stories, songs, and crafts. Great for ages birth to preschool! No registration is required.
Please schedule your blood donation appointment today! Stonington Free Library is proud to sponsor an upcoming American Red Cross Blood Drive on March 9 from 12-5pm. Blood donations take about an hour and make a life-saving impact in our community. If you are healthy and eligible, we encourage you to sign up and be part of
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 order to foster a greater level of digital literacy in our community. For more information on these sessions please click HERE. To sign up for a
Sign up to participate in an ongoing, monthly meeting of the Checkmate Society. Players of all abilities in grades 5 & up will enjoy some fun time in front of the chess board learning how to play and making friends. Sign-up HERE. The group will meet in the LOWER LEVEL of the Stonington Free Library
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 you can email stonlib@stoningtonfreelibrary.org or call 860-535-0658.
Crochet Challenge - Get Hooked! Join Rory and Millie for a fun, skill-building crochet series at the library! Beginning Wednesday, January 7 at 5 PM, we’ll meet weekly to work on the same project together, guided step-by-step until completion. Each new project will have its own materials kit, available for purchase at cost through the library.
The SFL Thursday Book Group will meet on Thursday, March 12 to discuss I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai. The meeting will be held at the library starting at 2pm. Join in the conversation and pick up your next read. Check back for updated information. Contact molly@stoningtonfreelibrary.org for more information or to
Join end-of-life doulas Noreen Kepple, Greta McGugan and Lavina Kepple for a casual conversation on varied topics surrounding end-of-life care. February 12, 5:30 — Film Screening of The Other Side March 12, 5:30 — TED Talk: I See Dead People with Dr. Christopher Kerr April 9, 5:30 — Open Discussion. Bring your questions and enjoy a
Celebrate Ireland at SFL! Learn about Irish dancing, costumes and music during this special performance by dancers from the Gray School of Irish Dance. Space is limited. Reserve your seats HERE.
Join us every Monday at 10:30 (excluding holidays) for a fun morning of stories, songs, and crafts. Great for ages birth to preschool! No registration is required.
Join us every Monday at 10:30 outside in the square(weather permitting) for a fun morning of stories and songs. Great family activity! No registration is required.
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 or via ZOOM. Click HERE to register. For more information email karenl@stoningtonfreelibrary.org.
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 order to foster a greater level of digital literacy in our community. For more information on these sessions please click HERE. To sign up for a
Sign up to participate in an ongoing, monthly meeting of the Checkmate Society. Players of all abilities in grades 5 & up will enjoy some fun time in front of the chess board learning how to play and making friends. Sign-up HERE. The group will meet in the LOWER LEVEL of the Stonington Free Library
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 you can email stonlib@stoningtonfreelibrary.org or call 860-535-0658.
Crochet Challenge - Get Hooked! Join Rory and Millie for a fun, skill-building crochet series at the library! Beginning Wednesday, January 7 at 5 PM, we’ll meet weekly to work on the same project together, guided step-by-step until completion. Each new project will have its own materials kit, available for purchase at cost through the library.
In person and Live Streamed on the SFL YouTube Channel Tom Verde presents Queens of Islam, a compelling exploration of Muslim women who held political power from the earliest centuries of Islam through the seventeenth century. Drawing on stories from across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, Verde challenges common assumptions and brings to light
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.
Workshop Description: This 4-week workshop is ideal for individuals who are interested in exploring the final phase of life. Guided by End-of-Life Doula Noreen Kepple, participants will engage in conversations and reflective exercises on topics related to death, dying, legacy, and personal wishes for end-of-life care. Together, the group will explore how to strengthen connections
Bring a friend or 2 and have a blast making another project with resident crafter, McKenna! All supplies provided. Space is limited so RESERVE your spot now! For more information email mckenna@stoningtonfreelibrary.org
Join us every Monday at 10:30 outside in the square(weather permitting) for a fun morning of stories and songs. Great family activity! No registration is required.
Join us every Monday at 10:30 (excluding holidays) for a fun morning of stories, songs, and crafts. Great for ages birth to preschool! No registration is required.
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 or via ZOOM. Click HERE to register. For more information email karenl@stoningtonfreelibrary.org.
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 order to foster a greater level of digital literacy in our community. For more information on these sessions please click HERE. To sign up for a
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 you can email stonlib@stoningtonfreelibrary.org or call 860-535-0658.
Crochet Challenge - Get Hooked! Join Rory and Millie for a fun, skill-building crochet series at the library! Beginning Wednesday, January 7 at 5 PM, we’ll meet weekly to work on the same project together, guided step-by-step until completion. Each new project will have its own materials kit, available for purchase at cost through the library.
We’re taking a trip down the road this month to visit John Wiedenheft at Tapped Apple Cidery & Winery in Westerly. In the spirit of the season, the group will select and enjoy recipes from a few books celebrating Irish cooking. Books will be available starting Feb. 25. RSVP HERE
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 geared to adults but kids ages 16 & up are welcome with parental consent. Reserve your spot HERE.
Join religion journalist Tom Verde on Friday, March 17 from 11-12:30 at the Stonington Free Library for a discussion of the NYT bestseller, Separation of Church and Hate: A Sane Person's Guide to Taking Back the Bible from Fundamentalists, Fascists, and Flock-Fleecing Frauds by John Fugelsang. This engaging book addresses the ways in which extremists
Workshop Description: This 4-week workshop is ideal for individuals who are interested in exploring the final phase of life. Guided by End-of-Life Doula Noreen Kepple, participants will engage in conversations and reflective exercises on topics related to death, dying, legacy, and personal wishes for end-of-life care. Together, the group will explore how to strengthen connections
Join us every Monday at 10:30 (excluding holidays) for a fun morning of stories, songs, and crafts. Great for ages birth to preschool! No registration is required.
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
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
The current exhibit features the work of Edward Tucchio. He is a graduate of the Hartford Art School, where he earned degrees in Graphic Design and Education. Ed taught art
Library adventure awaits across Connecticut! Visit at least five spots with your passport for a chance to be one of six lucky winners of a $200 Visa Gift Card! Pick
Make an Impact Starting April 1st - Celebrate Library Giving Day Library Giving Month kicks off on April 1 with Library Giving Day, a terrific opportunity to support your local
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
Crochet Challenge - Get Hooked! Join Rory and Millie for a fun, skill-building crochet series at the library! Beginning Wednesday, January 7 at 5 PM, we’ll meet weekly to work on
A new horror themed book club facilitated by our own McKenna. Join the club and check out the books on display. For more information email: mckenna@stoningtonfreelibrary.org.
Workshop Description: This 4-week workshop is ideal for individuals who are interested in exploring the final phase of life. Guided by End-of-Life Doula Noreen Kepple, participants will engage in conversations