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Calling all library lovers: Support Stonington Fre
Calling all library lovers: Support Stonington Free Library this Library Giving Day! This one-day online fundraising event will occur on April 4th and will help us strengthen our community and transform lives every day. Our goal this year is $20,000. Our generous trustees are willing to match gifts up to a total of $5,000 to help us reach our goal! https://conta.cc/3FUXTrV

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=5591-325 ***

There are eight new bestsellers, two new audiobooks, 30 new children's books, and 15 other new books.

 The new bestsellers this week include "Hello Beautiful," "I Will Find You," and "Countdown."

ONE WEEK LEFT: 50 To Grow On ends on March 31. Pl
ONE WEEK LEFT: 50 To Grow On  ends on March 31. Please complete all reading and logging by that date.

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=5591-324 ***

There are six new bestsellers, one new audiobook, seven new children's books, and 26 other new books, including six that are available online.

 The new bestsellers this week include "Paris: The Memoir," "Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life," and "The Sister Effect."

TWO WEEKS LEFT: 50 To Grow On ends on March 31. P
TWO WEEKS LEFT: 50 To Grow On  ends on March 31. Please complete all reading and logging by that date.


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3 events, 27

2023-01-01

IN THE LOOP AT SFL GALLERY EXHIBIT

IN THE LOOP AT SFL GALLERY EXHIBIT

January 1 - March 31

IN THE LOOP AT SFL GALLERY EXHIBIT

Once a week on Wednesdays from 1-3 the Knitting Group meets at the library and the attendees share expertise on knitting, crochet, and many other topics. This talented group of artisans will be exhibiting their work in the SFL Stairwell Gallery January 1 — March 31, 2023. Stop by during library hours and enjoy a

2023-03-27

50 To Grow On

50 To Grow On

Event Series
March 27 Event Series

50 To Grow On

10:30 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Drop in Story Time

March 27 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Drop in Story Time

2 events, 28

2023-01-01

IN THE LOOP AT SFL GALLERY EXHIBIT

2023-03-28

50 To Grow On

50 To Grow On

Event Series
March 28 Event Series

50 To Grow On

3 events, 29

2023-01-01

IN THE LOOP AT SFL GALLERY EXHIBIT

2023-03-29

50 To Grow On

50 To Grow On

Event Series
March 29 Event Series

50 To Grow On

Featured 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series

Knitting Group

Featured March 29 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series

Knitting Group

On Wednesday's from 1-3pm knitters and crafters of all skill levels are welcome to bring projects to work on. This is a laid back meeting for knitting, sharing and asking for advice. If you would like to join from home via Zoom email Ivyhope@stoningtonfreelibrary.org.

2 events, 30

2023-01-01

IN THE LOOP AT SFL GALLERY EXHIBIT

2023-03-30

50 To Grow On

50 To Grow On

Event Series
March 30 Event Series

50 To Grow On

2 events, 31

2023-01-01

IN THE LOOP AT SFL GALLERY EXHIBIT

2023-03-31

50 To Grow On

50 To Grow On

Event Series
March 31 Event Series

50 To Grow On

0 events, 1

0 events, 2

3 events, 3

10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Puppet Grab & Go Ages 7 and under

April 3 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Puppet Grab & Go Ages 7 and under

10:00 am - 7:00 pm

APRIL GRAB & GO ACTIVITY KIT FOR ADULTS: FELT BOOK MARKS

April 3 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

APRIL GRAB & GO ACTIVITY KIT FOR ADULTS: FELT BOOK MARKS

Celebrate National Library Week in April by making your own felt book mark! Kits include felt in a variety of colors and pictures for inspiration. Glue or needle and thread are needed from home. A sewing needle is available at the front desk upon request.

10:30 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Drop in Story Time

April 3 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Drop in Story Time

1 event, 4

2023-04-04

Library Giving Day

Library Giving Day

April 4

Library Giving Day

Stay tuned for ways you can support the library!

1 event, 5

Featured 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series

Knitting Group

Featured April 5 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series

Knitting Group

On Wednesday's from 1-3pm knitters and crafters of all skill levels are welcome to bring projects to work on. This is a laid back meeting for knitting, sharing and asking for advice. If you would like to join from home via Zoom email Ivyhope@stoningtonfreelibrary.org.

0 events, 6

0 events, 7

0 events, 8

0 events, 9

1 event, 10

3:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Unicorn Story Time ages 4 and older

April 10 @ 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Unicorn Story Time ages 4 and older

1 event, 11

10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Drop-In Legos

April 11 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Drop-In Legos

2 events, 12

Featured 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series

Knitting Group

Featured April 12 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series

Knitting Group

On Wednesday's from 1-3pm knitters and crafters of all skill levels are welcome to bring projects to work on. This is a laid back meeting for knitting, sharing and asking for advice. If you would like to join from home via Zoom email Ivyhope@stoningtonfreelibrary.org.

10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Drop-In Playdough

April 12 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Drop-In Playdough

2 events, 13

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

SFL THURSDAY AFTERNOON BOOK GROUP

April 13 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

SFL THURSDAY AFTERNOON BOOK GROUP

Join us on Thursday 4/13 @ 2pm to discuss Radiant Fugitives by Nawaaz Ahmed "Despite still struggling with her father’s long-ago decision to exile her from the family after she came out as lesbian, Seema, nine months pregnant and estranged from the father of her unborn son, seeks solace with her mother and sister. Instead

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Catapult Building and Competition ages 7 and up

April 13 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Catapult Building and Competition ages 7 and up

1 event, 14

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Join us for some BINGO fun!

April 14 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Join us for some BINGO fun!

0 events, 15

1 event, 16

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

A HENRY JAMES YOU MAY NOT KNOW: OR WHAT MAISIE KNEW, WITH PROFESSOR JULIE RIVKIN

April 16 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

A HENRY JAMES YOU MAY NOT KNOW: OR WHAT MAISIE KNEW, WITH PROFESSOR JULIE RIVKIN

Join Professor Julie Rivkin as she discusses her current work on a critical edition of Henry James’s What Maisie Knew for Cambridge University Press.

0 events, 17

0 events, 18

1 event, 19

Featured 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series

Knitting Group

Featured April 19 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series

Knitting Group

On Wednesday's from 1-3pm knitters and crafters of all skill levels are welcome to bring projects to work on. This is a laid back meeting for knitting, sharing and asking for advice. If you would like to join from home via Zoom email Ivyhope@stoningtonfreelibrary.org.

2 events, 20

2023-04-20

Walker and Engelman: Sailing to Freedom

Walker and Engelman: Sailing to Freedom

April 20

Walker and Engelman: Sailing to Freedom

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

SAILING TO FREEDOM BOOK TALK

April 20 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

SAILING TO FREEDOM BOOK TALK

Join us for a discussion on the lesser known side of the Underground Railroad with Sailing to Freedom editor, Tim Walker, and contributing writer Elysa Engelman, whose chapter focuses on fugitives from enslavement passing through New London, Mystic, and Stonington. "Long distance, overland escapes from the deep south were virtually impossible, and nearly all documented

0 events, 21

0 events, 22

1 event, 23

2023-04-23

NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK

NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK

April 23 - April 29

NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK

Stay tuned for fun ways to participate this week!

1 event, 24

2023-04-23

NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK

NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK

1 event, 25

2023-04-23

NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK

2 events, 26

2023-04-23

NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK

Featured 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series

Knitting Group

Featured April 26 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series

Knitting Group

On Wednesday's from 1-3pm knitters and crafters of all skill levels are welcome to bring projects to work on. This is a laid back meeting for knitting, sharing and asking for advice. If you would like to join from home via Zoom email Ivyhope@stoningtonfreelibrary.org.

1 event, 27

2023-04-23

NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK

1 event, 28

2023-04-23

NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK

1 event, 29

2023-04-23

NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK

0 events, 30

January 1
All day

IN THE LOOP AT SFL GALLERY EXHIBIT

All day Event Series

50 To Grow On

March 27 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Drop in Story Time

January 1
All day

IN THE LOOP AT SFL GALLERY EXHIBIT

All day Event Series

50 To Grow On

January 1
All day

IN THE LOOP AT SFL GALLERY EXHIBIT

All day Event Series

50 To Grow On

Featured Featured March 29 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series

Knitting Group

January 1
All day

IN THE LOOP AT SFL GALLERY EXHIBIT

All day Event Series

50 To Grow On

January 1
All day

IN THE LOOP AT SFL GALLERY EXHIBIT

All day Event Series

50 To Grow On

April 3
April 3 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Puppet Grab & Go Ages 7 and under

April 3 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

APRIL GRAB & GO ACTIVITY KIT FOR ADULTS: FELT BOOK MARKS

April 3 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Drop in Story Time

April 5
Featured Featured April 5 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series

Knitting Group

April 10
April 10 @ 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Unicorn Story Time ages 4 and older

  • There are no events on this day.
April 3
April 3 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Puppet Grab & Go Ages 7 and under

April 3 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

APRIL GRAB & GO ACTIVITY KIT FOR ADULTS: FELT BOOK MARKS

April 3 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am Event Series

Drop in Story Time

April 4
All day

Library Giving Day

April 5
Featured Featured April 5 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series

Knitting Group

  • There are no events on this day.
  • There are no events on this day.
  • There are no events on this day.
  • There are no events on this day.
April 10
April 10 @ 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Unicorn Story Time ages 4 and older

April 11
April 11 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Drop-In Legos

April 12
Featured Featured April 12 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series

Knitting Group

April 12 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Drop-In Playdough

April 13
April 13 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

SFL THURSDAY AFTERNOON BOOK GROUP

April 13 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Catapult Building and Competition ages 7 and up

April 14
April 14 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Join us for some BINGO fun!

  • There are no events on this day.
April 16
April 16 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

A HENRY JAMES YOU MAY NOT KNOW: OR WHAT MAISIE KNEW, WITH PROFESSOR JULIE RIVKIN

  • There are no events on this day.
  • There are no events on this day.
April 19
Featured Featured April 19 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series

Knitting Group

April 20
All day

Walker and Engelman: Sailing to Freedom

April 20 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

SAILING TO FREEDOM BOOK TALK

  • There are no events on this day.
  • There are no events on this day.
April 23
All day

NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK

April 23
All day

NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK

April 23
All day

NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK

April 23
All day

NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK

Featured Featured April 26 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series

Knitting Group

April 23
All day

NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK

April 23
All day

NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK

April 23
All day

NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK

  • There are no events on this day.
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