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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.

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 5, 2019

The Annual Book Sale at the Stonington Village Fair

Looking to donate books for The Annual Book Sale at the Stonington Village Fair? Beginning June 8th, SFL volunteers will be accepting donations at the United Church at 67 Main St., Stonington on Saturdays from 9am to 12pm, and Wednesdays from 3pm to 6pm until July 13th. We are looking for volunteers for pricing and sorting books, and to work the day of the Fair Saturday, August 3.

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!

April 19, 2019

Adobe Creative Cloud Now Available at the Library

On Library Giving Day we received a generous offer from Sibby Lynch and Michael Schefers to fund a year’s subscription to the Adobe Creative Cloud. This includes well-known programs for video, design, photography, and the web, such as Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, Acrobat and more.

April 3, 2019

One-on-One Tech Help Sessions

Need help using your device? Downloading Library eBooks or audiobooks? Want to learn more about Microsoft Office? Book a 30 minute Tech Help appointment! Sessions are held weekly on Fridays 1 – 2 pm at the Library. 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.

January 25, 2019

Announcing The J.D. McClatchy Memorial Corner

We are very excited to announce that The J. D. McClatchy Memorial Corner in the Library Gallery is completed. Our patrons and visitors are welcome to browse and enjoy this unique collection, a gift of the estate of J. D. (Sandy) McClatchy (August 12th 1945-April 10th 2018) to the Stonington Free Library. This collection is non-circulating, but can be explored and enjoyed within this special place.

December 14, 2018

Library Fundraiser at Social Coffee Roastery

Stonington Free Library extends its warmest thanks to Tom Piacenza of Social Coffee Roastery, and Italian singing sensation Gianpaolo Digrazia for raising over $1,800 in donations to the Library during the Stonington Holiday Stroll on Friday, December 7! Social, as it’s known in Stonington, was packed with patrons all evening, and Gianpaolo’s festive singing could

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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

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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

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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

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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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Are you looking for something to do with your children?  Our 50 to Grow on reading challenge is perfect!  We even have some of the books read by Mrs. Frey on our YouTube channel.  For more information click here - https://www.stoningtonfreelibrary.org/2020/10/23/50-to-grow-on-winter-reading/ #stoningtonfreelibrary #accessforall #morethanbooks #Stoningtonboro #stonington #rivertoriver #pawcatuck #booksandmore #MrsFrey #stoningtonfreelibrary #storytime #accessforall


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