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December 10, 2020

Free Online Job Resources

Looking to change careers or find a new job? These free digital resources can help you get started. Search for job openings or boost your job skills by setting up a free account with the following online resources. Provided by the Connecticut State Library  Job & Career Accelerator: Powerful tools and guidance to achieve your

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

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 can stream from a collection of over 30,000 independent and documentary films, including videos from The Criterion Collection, The Great Courses, Media Education Foundation, and

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.

November 4, 2019

Stonington Free Library Breaks Ground

  Stonington Free Library Breaks Ground LIBRARY’S VISION OF INCREASED ACCESS FOR ALL TAKES A STEP CLOSER TO REALITY Stonington, Conn. (November 3, 2019) – The Stonington Free Library is pleased to announce that the ground has been broken on construction of its new addition. The celebration of this milestone was attended by Library staff

October 7, 2019

Library Selects Contractor for new ADA Addition and Receives Grant to Install Fiber-Optic Connection

The Stonington Free Library is pleased to announce that after a rigorous review process, it has selected G. Donovan Associates as the general contractor for the new ADA addition on the eastern side of the Library. This addition focuses on increasing accessibility for all members of the community to all parts of the existing Library and includes an ADA compliant ramp, entrance, elevator and restrooms on both levels. We expect construction to begin late October; however, preparatory site work will happen before groundbreaking.

June 10, 2019

Adult Summer Reading Program 2019

Our Adult Summer Reading Program is back from Monday, June 17 through Friday, August 2.

May 13, 2019

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.

May 1, 2019

Mystery Dinner

On a cool Saturday in April, over 150 guests assembled in the heart of Stonington Borough for the 11th annual Mystery Dinner at the Stonington Free Library, which had been transformed for the evening into the famous Parisian bookstore Shakespeare & Company circa 1919. Attendees mounted the front steps, decorated like the bookstore’s with the words of Hafiz of Shiraz: “I wish I could show you when you are lonely or in darkness the astounding light of your own being,” and were welcomed by Mystery Dinner Co-Chairs Beth Leamon and Sage Williams. Upon arrival, guests were also presented with the solution to the mystery – the names and locations of their Mystery Dinner homes!

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We are closing early. Enjoy the snow!
We are closing early.  Enjoy the snow!

Helping with curbside pickup! Do you need a book?
Helping with curbside pickup!  Do you need a book?

This winter is the perfect time to join an online
This winter is the perfect time to join an online book group! Email Ivyhope@stoningtonfreelibrary.org for a copy of the book or access to the group! We welcome everyone! #stoningtonfreelibrary #accessforall #morethanbooks #Stoningtonboro #stonington #rivertoriver #pawcatuck #booksandmore

Remember, our Digital Library is always open. Tod
Remember, our Digital Library is always open.  Today is the perfect day check out our list of resources to help increase awareness of the nature of systemic racism.https://www.stoningtonfreelibrary.org/2020/07/02/systemic-racism-resource-list/ #stoningtonfreelibrary #accessforall #morethanbooks #Stoningtonboro #stonington #rivertoriver #pawcatuck #booksandmore

Be sure to stock up on some books! Don't forget o
Be sure to stock up on some books!  Don't forget our Digital Library is always open - https://www.stoningtonfreelibrary.org/digital-library/ #stoningtonfreelibrary #accessforall #morethanbooks #Stoningtonboro #stonington #rivertoriver #pawcatuck #booksandmore

We have a fun activity for your long weekend! Pick
We have a fun activity for your long weekend! Pick up curbside or in library TODAY - while supplies last. We open at 10 am. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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