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 Free Library. She served as President of the Board of Trustees in the early 2000s. Known for her quiet but firm … READ MORE about In Memoriam: Elizabeth “Beth” Harding









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MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
Did you know we put out a monthly newsletter with all upcoming events and special highlights? You can read the current and back issues by visiting the link below. On the left hand side of the screen there is a drop down menu for NEWSLETTER ARCHIVES.
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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 order to foster a greater level of digital literacy in our community.
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QUESTION OF THE MONTH
Monthly program that begins May 1 for ages 12 and under.

SOLAR DEVICE CHARGER AT STONINGTON FREE LIBRARY
Now you can charge your batteries in our beautiful outdoor seating area both literally and figuratively. Thanks to an ARPA grant through the Town of Stonington, SFL installed a battery charging station outside the library. The charger is powered by solar panels and has two USB ports. Bring along your own USB charger cord, and you can plug in your device. Charge your laptop or phone battery at no cost, using the power of the sun.

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Update: Federal Funding for Connecticut Libraries
June 2025 eLibrarian - Federal Funding Update E-blast: Federal Funding for CT Libraries at $0 for FY2026 The Connecticut State Library had its $2M+ federal funding restored for FY2025. HOWEVER, federal funding for libraries remains fully zeroed out in the proposed FY2026 federal budget. This … READ MORE about Update: Federal Funding for Connecticut Libraries