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March 1, 2021

FROM THE CHILDREN’S ROOM

July 2025 The theme for this year’s Summer Reading Program is “Level-Up At Your Library.” Join us for a month filled with reading and exciting activities! Please remember that the

 

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The library will be closed on June 19th in observa
The library will be closed on June 19th in observance of Black Independence Day. Our Digital Library is always open! Go to: https://www.stoningtonfreelibrary.org/digital-library/

"Juneteenth is not a Black holiday, but an American holiday. It is a second Independence Day that reminds us freedom is a journey, not a destination." - Anonymous


Don't miss out! Register NOW for exciting summer r
Don't miss out! Register NOW for exciting summer reading challenges and events! 

Our June kids programs include:

✨ Summer Reading Challenge
🎨 Make-a-Plate Art Activity
🎮 Level-Up Video Game Day
📝 Creation Station: Creative Writing Class
💻 Learn Coding with Conner
🐾 Reading with Rudy

👉 For full details and to register, visit the SFL Event Calendar:
https://www.stoningtonfreelibrary.org/whats-happening/events/

#SummerFun #ReadAndPlay #LevelUpAtTheLibrary


The Catch-up Book Club is meeting on June 29th fro
The Catch-up Book Club is meeting on June 29th from 3-4pm at the Back Door Kitchen in Velvet Mill. Pick up this month's read at the library and make plans to join the discussion! 

For more information, email haley@stoningtonfreelibrary.org


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=5591-441 ***

There are 20 new bestsellers, two new audiobooks, 16 new children's books, and 81 other new books, including 64 that are available online.

 The new bestsellers this week include "Never Flinch," "Atmosphere," and "Original Sin: President Biden's Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again."


🎲 5 Cool Things to Know About Board Game Night
🎲 5 Cool Things to Know About Board Game Night at SFL 🎲

1️⃣ We play new games every month—so it’s never the same old thing.
2️⃣ Our Game Ambassadors roll in with a mountain of games for all tastes and styles.
3️⃣ Everyone’s welcome—whether you’re a total newbie or a seasoned strategist.
4️⃣ Snacks? Oh yes. Fuel your fun with plenty of treats.
5️⃣ It’s seriously one of the best ways to meet new people and have a blast doing it.

Come for the games. Stay for the good vibes. Sign up HERE: https://forms.gle/ndbHXsUT8WDWwUvQ7


The Crafty Companions are making funky beaded glas
The Crafty Companions are making funky beaded glasses chains this month. Sign-up soon to join the fun! Space is limited, so register soon. 

https://forms.gle/4i7HHWa5ZMPdKtcn9


Newsletter Archive

Events Calendar

42 events found.
  • June 2025

Calendar of Events

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2 events, 26

2025-04-01

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

April 1 - June 27

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

Featured 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Memorial Day – Closed

Featured May 26 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Memorial Day – Closed

The library will be closed in observation of Memorial Day. Have a safe holiday. Our Digital Library is always open!

2 events, 27

2025-04-01

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series

Tech Help Tuesdays

May 27 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series

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

3 events, 28

2025-04-01

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series

Knitting Group

May 28 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series

Knitting Group

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

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Cook the Book at Historic Stonington/Palmer House

May 28 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Cook the Book at Historic Stonington/Palmer House

This month, the group will enjoy simple and delicious meals from celebrity chef Antoni Porowski’s Let’s Do Dinner. Books will be available by April 23rd. The gathering on May 28th will be

1 event, 29

2025-04-01

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

1 event, 30

2025-04-01

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

1 event, 31

2025-04-01

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

1 event, 1

2025-04-01

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

4 events, 2

2025-04-01

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Kids’ Grab & Go Bird Feeder

June 2 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Kids’ Grab & Go Bird Feeder

10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Adult Take & Make – Paper Strawberries

June 2 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Adult Take & Make – Paper Strawberries

Grab a project kit to make sweet paper strawberries. Available while supplies last.

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Booked in the Borough – Writers Group

June 2 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Booked in the Borough – Writers Group

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

3 events, 3

2025-04-01

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series

Tech Help Tuesdays

June 3 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series

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

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Knights of the Chess Table – June 3, 10, 17, and 24 5:30-6:30

June 3 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Knights of the Chess Table – June 3, 10, 17, and 24 5:30-6:30

Chess club for children in grades 2-4

2 events, 4

2025-04-01

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series

Knitting Group

June 4 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series

Knitting Group

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

2 events, 5

2025-04-01

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

6:30 pm

Virtual Author Talk – Kate Winkler Dawson

June 5 @ 6:30 pm

Virtual Author Talk – Kate Winkler Dawson

Join us online on Thursday, June 5 at 6:30 PM for an evening with acclaimed true-crime author and podcaster Kate Winkler Dawson. She’ll discuss her new book, The Sinners All

1 event, 6

2025-04-01

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

3 events, 7

2025-04-01

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

Featured 1:00 pm

Closing Early for our Mystery Dinner

Featured June 7 @ 1:00 pm

Closing Early for our Mystery Dinner

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Mystery Dinner 2025

June 7 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Mystery Dinner 2025

This year's Mystery Dinner will be held on June 7, 2025. We have reached our limit for ticket sales. Please feel free to drop off a check at the library

1 event, 8

2025-04-01

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

2 events, 9

2025-04-01

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Booked in the Borough – Writers Group

June 9 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Booked in the Borough – Writers Group

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

3 events, 10

2025-04-01

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series

Tech Help Tuesdays

June 10 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series

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

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Knights of the Chess Table – June 3, 10, 17, and 24 5:30-6:30

June 10 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Knights of the Chess Table – June 3, 10, 17, and 24 5:30-6:30

Chess club for children in grades 2-4

2 events, 11

2025-04-01

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series

Knitting Group

June 11 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series

Knitting Group

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

3 events, 12

2025-04-01

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

SFL Thursday Afternoon Book Group

June 12 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

SFL Thursday Afternoon Book Group

The SFL Thursday Book Group will meet on Thursday, June 12 to discuss Normal People by Sally Rooney. The meeting will be held at the library starting at 2pm. Join

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Heart of a Woman – Cardiovascular Health Matters with Dr. Meghana Rao Brito, MD

June 12 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Heart of a Woman – Cardiovascular Health Matters with Dr. Meghana Rao Brito, MD

In-person and streamed live on the SFL YouTube Channel, June 12 at 5pm

1 event, 13

2025-04-01

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

1 event, 14

2025-04-01

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

1 event, 15

2025-04-01

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

4 events, 16

2025-04-01

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

2025-06-16

Adult Summer Library Challenge

Adult Summer Library Challenge

June 16 - August 1

Adult Summer Library Challenge

SFL Adult Summer Library Challenge 2025 — This summer, challenge yourself to go on new adventures, experience different perspectives, and deepen your love of reading. The more badges you earn,

2025-06-16

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

Event Series
June 16 Event Series

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

Registration begins on Beanstack on June 16th. All reading and logging must be completed by Friday, August 1.

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Booked in the Borough – Writers Group

June 16 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Booked in the Borough – Writers Group

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

5 events, 17

2025-04-01

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

2025-06-16

Adult Summer Library Challenge

2025-06-17

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

Event Series
June 17 Event Series

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

Registration begins on Beanstack on June 16th. All reading and logging must be completed by Friday, August 1.

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series

Tech Help Tuesdays

June 17 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series

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

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Knights of the Chess Table – June 3, 10, 17, and 24 5:30-6:30

June 17 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Knights of the Chess Table – June 3, 10, 17, and 24 5:30-6:30

Chess club for children in grades 2-4

5 events, 18

2025-04-01

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

2025-06-16

Adult Summer Library Challenge

2025-06-18

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

Event Series
June 18 Event Series

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

Registration begins on Beanstack on June 16th. All reading and logging must be completed by Friday, August 1.

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series

Knitting Group

June 18 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series

Knitting Group

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

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Cook the Book at Repertoire

June 18 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Cook the Book at Repertoire

This month the group will be hosted by Nina Roefaro Lomeo, owner of Repertoire Stonington. Choose a recipe from Nigellisima by Nigella Lawson, made available at the library, then meet

4 events, 19

2025-04-01

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

2025-06-16

Adult Summer Library Challenge

2025-06-19

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

Event Series
June 19 Event Series

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

Registration begins on Beanstack on June 16th. All reading and logging must be completed by Friday, August 1.

Featured 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

The library is closed in observance of Juneteenth. Happy Freedom Day!

Featured June 19 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

The library is closed in observance of Juneteenth. Happy Freedom Day!

The library is closed in observance of Juneteenth. Happy Freedom Day! Our Digital Library is always open.

4 events, 20

2025-04-01

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

2025-06-16

Adult Summer Library Challenge

2025-06-20

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

Event Series
June 20 Event Series

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

Registration begins on Beanstack on June 16th. All reading and logging must be completed by Friday, August 1.

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Stonington Human Services Book Discussion

June 20 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Stonington Human Services Book Discussion

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.  

4 events, 21

2025-04-01

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

2025-06-16

Adult Summer Library Challenge

2025-06-21

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

Event Series
June 21 Event Series

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

Registration begins on Beanstack on June 16th. All reading and logging must be completed by Friday, August 1.

1:00 pm

Crafty Companions – Beaded Glasses Chain

June 21 @ 1:00 pm

Crafty Companions – Beaded Glasses Chain

Come make a beaded glasses chain with a friend! All supplies provided. Space is limited so RESERVE your spot now! For more information email mckenna@stoningtonfreelibrary.org

3 events, 22

2025-04-01

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

2025-06-16

Adult Summer Library Challenge

2025-06-22

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

Event Series
June 22 Event Series

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

Registration begins on Beanstack on June 16th. All reading and logging must be completed by Friday, August 1.

7 events, 23

2025-04-01

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

2025-06-16

Adult Summer Library Challenge

Adult Summer Library Challenge

2025-06-23

Make-A-Plate Week – June 23-29

Make-A-Plate Week – June 23-29

Event Series
June 23 Event Series

Make-A-Plate Week – June 23-29

Visit the library anytime during this week to create your design.  Your artwork will be sent off and turned into a real plate.  The cost is $9 in cash or

$9.00
2025-06-23

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

Event Series
June 23 Event Series

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

Registration begins on Beanstack on June 16th. All reading and logging must be completed by Friday, August 1.

10:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series

Summer Drop-In Storytime

June 23 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series

Summer Drop-In Storytime

Summer storytime will be held outdoors, weather permitting.  No registration is required.

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series

Creation Station – A creative writing program for ages 8-12

June 23 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series

Creation Station – A creative writing program for ages 8-12

This program will meet on Mondays from 3:00-4:00.  Registration is required and begins on June 16th. Click HERE to sign-up.

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Booked in the Borough – Writers Group

June 23 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Booked in the Borough – Writers Group

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

7 events, 24

2025-04-01

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

2025-06-16

Adult Summer Library Challenge

2025-06-24

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

Event Series
June 24 Event Series

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

Registration begins on Beanstack on June 16th. All reading and logging must be completed by Friday, August 1.

2025-06-24

Make-A-Plate Week – June 23-29

Make-A-Plate Week – June 23-29

Event Series
June 24 Event Series

Make-A-Plate Week – June 23-29

Visit the library anytime during this week to create your design.  Your artwork will be sent off and turned into a real plate.  The cost is $9 in cash or

$9.00
10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Kids’ Grab and Go – Paper Airplanes

June 24 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Kids’ Grab and Go – Paper Airplanes

Fun for all ages - while supplies last!

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series

Tech Help Tuesdays

June 24 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series

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

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Knights of the Chess Table – June 3, 10, 17, and 24 5:30-6:30

June 24 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Knights of the Chess Table – June 3, 10, 17, and 24 5:30-6:30

Chess club for children in grades 2-4

6 events, 25

2025-04-01

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

2025-06-16

Adult Summer Library Challenge

2025-06-25

Make-A-Plate Week – June 23-29

Make-A-Plate Week – June 23-29

Event Series
June 25 Event Series

Make-A-Plate Week – June 23-29

Visit the library anytime during this week to create your design.  Your artwork will be sent off and turned into a real plate.  The cost is $9 in cash or

$9.00
2025-06-25

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

Event Series
June 25 Event Series

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

Registration begins on Beanstack on June 16th. All reading and logging must be completed by Friday, August 1.

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series

Knitting Group

June 25 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series

Knitting Group

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

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Level Up Gaming Program – ages 9 and older

June 25 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Level Up Gaming Program – ages 9 and older

Join us for an epic afternoon of multiplayer gaming fun.  Registration is required and begins on June 16th. Sign up HERE.

6 events, 26

2025-04-01

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

2025-06-16

Adult Summer Library Challenge

2025-06-26

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

Event Series
June 26 Event Series

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

Registration begins on Beanstack on June 16th. All reading and logging must be completed by Friday, August 1.

2025-06-26

Make-A-Plate Week – June 23-29

Make-A-Plate Week – June 23-29

Event Series
June 26 Event Series

Make-A-Plate Week – June 23-29

Visit the library anytime during this week to create your design.  Your artwork will be sent off and turned into a real plate.  The cost is $9 in cash or

$9.00
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series

Coding with Conner

June 26 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series

Coding with Conner

This coding class for ages 11 and older will meet on Thursdays from 11:00-12:00.  Registration is required and begins on June 16th. Reserve your spot HERE!

5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

The Citadel at SFL Board Game Night

June 26 @ 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

The Citadel at SFL Board Game Night

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

5 events, 27

2025-04-01

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

2025-06-16

Adult Summer Library Challenge

2025-06-27

Make-A-Plate Week – June 23-29

Make-A-Plate Week – June 23-29

Event Series
June 27 Event Series

Make-A-Plate Week – June 23-29

Visit the library anytime during this week to create your design.  Your artwork will be sent off and turned into a real plate.  The cost is $9 in cash or

$9.00
2025-06-27

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

Event Series
June 27 Event Series

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

Registration begins on Beanstack on June 16th. All reading and logging must be completed by Friday, August 1.

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series

Reading with Rudy – Ages 4-10

June 27 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series

Reading with Rudy – Ages 4-10

Sign up for a 15-minute session to read aloud to this sweet pup!

3 events, 28

2025-06-28

Make-A-Plate Week – June 23-29

Make-A-Plate Week – June 23-29

Event Series
June 28 Event Series

Make-A-Plate Week – June 23-29

Visit the library anytime during this week to create your design.  Your artwork will be sent off and turned into a real plate.  The cost is $9 in cash or

$9.00
2025-06-16

Adult Summer Library Challenge

2025-06-28

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

Event Series
June 28 Event Series

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

Registration begins on Beanstack on June 16th. All reading and logging must be completed by Friday, August 1.

4 events, 29

2025-06-29

Make-A-Plate Week – June 23-29

Make-A-Plate Week – June 23-29

Event Series
June 29 Event Series

Make-A-Plate Week – June 23-29

Visit the library anytime during this week to create your design.  Your artwork will be sent off and turned into a real plate.  The cost is $9 in cash or

$9.00
2025-06-16

Adult Summer Library Challenge

2025-06-29

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

Event Series
June 29 Event Series

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

Registration begins on Beanstack on June 16th. All reading and logging must be completed by Friday, August 1.

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Catch-up Book Club

June 29 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Catch-up Book Club

June 29th at 3pm - The group will be meeting at the Back Door Kitchen & Pizzeria to discuss Can't Spell Treason with TEA by Rebecca Thorne. Books are available

5 events, 30

2025-06-16

Adult Summer Library Challenge

Adult Summer Library Challenge

2025-06-30

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

Event Series
June 30 Event Series

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

Registration begins on Beanstack on June 16th. All reading and logging must be completed by Friday, August 1.

10:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series

Summer Drop-In Storytime

June 30 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series

Summer Drop-In Storytime

Summer storytime will be held outdoors, weather permitting.  No registration is required.

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series

Creation Station – A creative writing program for ages 8-12

June 30 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series

Creation Station – A creative writing program for ages 8-12

This program will meet on Mondays from 3:00-4:00.  Registration is required and begins on June 16th. Click HERE to sign-up.

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Booked in the Borough – Writers Group

June 30 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Booked in the Borough – Writers Group

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

5 events, 1

2025-06-16

Adult Summer Library Challenge

2025-07-01

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

Event Series
July 1 Event Series

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

Registration begins on Beanstack on June 16th. All reading and logging must be completed by Friday, August 1.

10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Kids’ Grab & Go – ages 4 and older

July 1 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Kids’ Grab & Go – ages 4 and older

4th of July bead necklace - while supplies last

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series

Tech Help Tuesdays

July 1 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series

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

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Checkmate Society – A Chess Club for children entering 6th grade and older

July 1 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Checkmate Society – A Chess Club for children entering 6th grade and older

This club will meet on July 1, 8, 22, and 29 from 5:30-6:30. Sign-up HERE.

3 events, 2

2025-06-16

Adult Summer Library Challenge

2025-07-02

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

Event Series
July 2 Event Series

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

Registration begins on Beanstack on June 16th. All reading and logging must be completed by Friday, August 1.

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series

Knitting Group

July 2 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series

Knitting Group

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

3 events, 3

2025-06-16

Adult Summer Library Challenge

2025-07-03

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

Event Series
July 3 Event Series

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

Registration begins on Beanstack on June 16th. All reading and logging must be completed by Friday, August 1.

11:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series

Coding with Conner

July 3 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series

Coding with Conner

This coding class for ages 11 and older will meet on Thursdays from 11:00-12:00.  Registration is required and begins on June 16th. Reserve your spot HERE!

3 events, 4

2025-06-16

Adult Summer Library Challenge

2025-07-04

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

Event Series
July 4 Event Series

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

Registration begins on Beanstack on June 16th. All reading and logging must be completed by Friday, August 1.

Featured 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Closed July 4th

Featured July 4 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Closed July 4th

The library will be closed for the 4th of July. Our Digital Library is always open! Come and see us march in the Children's Parade and reading of the Declaration

2 events, 5

2025-06-16

Adult Summer Library Challenge

2025-07-05

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

Event Series
July 5 Event Series

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

Registration begins on Beanstack on June 16th. All reading and logging must be completed by Friday, August 1.

2 events, 6

2025-06-16

Adult Summer Library Challenge

2025-07-06

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

Event Series
July 6 Event Series

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

Registration begins on Beanstack on June 16th. All reading and logging must be completed by Friday, August 1.

April 1
All day

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

Featured Featured May 26 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Memorial Day – Closed

April 1
All day

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

May 27 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series

Tech Help Tuesdays

April 1
All day

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

May 28 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series

Knitting Group

May 28 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Cook the Book at Historic Stonington/Palmer House

April 1
All day

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

April 1
All day

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

April 1
All day

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

April 1
All day

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

April 1
All day

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

June 2 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Kids’ Grab & Go Bird Feeder

June 2 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Adult Take & Make – Paper Strawberries

June 2 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Booked in the Borough – Writers Group

April 1
All day

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

June 3 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series

Tech Help Tuesdays

June 3 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Knights of the Chess Table – June 3, 10, 17, and 24 5:30-6:30

April 1
All day

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

June 4 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series

Knitting Group

April 1
All day

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

June 5 @ 6:30 pm

Virtual Author Talk – Kate Winkler Dawson

April 1
All day

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

April 1
All day

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

Featured Featured June 7 @ 1:00 pm

Closing Early for our Mystery Dinner

June 7 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Mystery Dinner 2025

April 1
All day

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

April 1
All day

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

June 9 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Booked in the Borough – Writers Group

April 1
All day

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

June 10 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series

Tech Help Tuesdays

June 10 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Knights of the Chess Table – June 3, 10, 17, and 24 5:30-6:30

April 1
All day

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

June 11 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series

Knitting Group

April 1
All day

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

June 12 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

SFL Thursday Afternoon Book Group

June 12 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Heart of a Woman – Cardiovascular Health Matters with Dr. Meghana Rao Brito, MD

April 1
All day

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

April 1
All day

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

April 1
All day

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

April 1
All day

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

All day

Adult Summer Library Challenge

All day Event Series

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

June 16 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Booked in the Borough – Writers Group

April 1
All day

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

All day

Adult Summer Library Challenge

All day Event Series

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

June 17 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series

Tech Help Tuesdays

June 17 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Knights of the Chess Table – June 3, 10, 17, and 24 5:30-6:30

April 1
All day

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

All day

Adult Summer Library Challenge

All day Event Series

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

June 18 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series

Knitting Group

June 18 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Cook the Book at Repertoire

April 1
All day

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

All day

Adult Summer Library Challenge

All day Event Series

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

Featured Featured June 19 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

The library is closed in observance of Juneteenth. Happy Freedom Day!

June 20
June 20 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Stonington Human Services Book Discussion

June 21
June 21 @ 1:00 pm

Crafty Companions – Beaded Glasses Chain

June 23
June 23 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series

Summer Drop-In Storytime

June 23 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series

Creation Station – A creative writing program for ages 8-12

April 1
All day

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

All day

Adult Summer Library Challenge

All day Event Series

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

June 20 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Stonington Human Services Book Discussion

April 1
All day

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

All day

Adult Summer Library Challenge

All day Event Series

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

June 21 @ 1:00 pm

Crafty Companions – Beaded Glasses Chain

April 1
All day

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

All day

Adult Summer Library Challenge

All day Event Series

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

April 1
All day

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

All day

Adult Summer Library Challenge

All day Event Series

Make-A-Plate Week – June 23-29

All day Event Series

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

June 23 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series

Summer Drop-In Storytime

June 23 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series

Creation Station – A creative writing program for ages 8-12

June 23 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Booked in the Borough – Writers Group

April 1
All day

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

All day

Adult Summer Library Challenge

All day Event Series

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

All day Event Series

Make-A-Plate Week – June 23-29

June 24 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Kids’ Grab and Go – Paper Airplanes

June 24 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series

Tech Help Tuesdays

June 24 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Knights of the Chess Table – June 3, 10, 17, and 24 5:30-6:30

April 1
All day

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

All day

Adult Summer Library Challenge

All day Event Series

Make-A-Plate Week – June 23-29

All day Event Series

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

June 25 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series

Knitting Group

June 25 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Level Up Gaming Program – ages 9 and older

April 1
All day

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

All day

Adult Summer Library Challenge

All day Event Series

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

All day Event Series

Make-A-Plate Week – June 23-29

June 26 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series

Coding with Conner

June 26 @ 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

The Citadel at SFL Board Game Night

April 1
All day

SFL Gallery – Historic Stonington

All day

Adult Summer Library Challenge

All day Event Series

Make-A-Plate Week – June 23-29

All day Event Series

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

June 27 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series

Reading with Rudy – Ages 4-10

June 28
All day Event Series

Make-A-Plate Week – June 23-29

All day

Adult Summer Library Challenge

All day Event Series

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

June 29
All day Event Series

Make-A-Plate Week – June 23-29

All day

Adult Summer Library Challenge

All day Event Series

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

June 29 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Catch-up Book Club

June 16
All day

Adult Summer Library Challenge

All day Event Series

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

June 30 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series

Summer Drop-In Storytime

June 30 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series

Creation Station – A creative writing program for ages 8-12

June 30 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Booked in the Borough – Writers Group

June 16
All day

Adult Summer Library Challenge

All day Event Series

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

July 1 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Kids’ Grab & Go – ages 4 and older

July 1 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series

Tech Help Tuesdays

July 1 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series

Checkmate Society – A Chess Club for children entering 6th grade and older

June 16
All day

Adult Summer Library Challenge

All day Event Series

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

July 2 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series

Knitting Group

June 16
All day

Adult Summer Library Challenge

All day Event Series

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

July 3 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series

Coding with Conner

June 16
All day

Adult Summer Library Challenge

All day Event Series

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

Featured Featured July 4 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Closed July 4th

June 16
All day

Adult Summer Library Challenge

All day Event Series

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

June 16
All day

Adult Summer Library Challenge

All day Event Series

Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up At Your Library

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