Stonington Free Library

Stonington Free Library Breaks Ground

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts: Belinda de Kay, Library Director 860-535-0658 director@stoningtonfreelibrary.org Micayla Hall, Assistant Director 860-535-0658 micaylahall@stoningtonfreelibrary.org 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

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.

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month

Dyslexia is a specific learning disability in reading. People with dyslexia have trouble reading accurately and fluently. They may also have trouble with reading comprehension, spelling and writing. This post includes many resources on dyslexia.

Thank you to our sponsors and 249 runners. The Battle of Stonington 5K was a great fundraiser and community event raising $4,300 to support the Library. A special thank you to Kelley’s Pace for being a wonderful partner in bringing this event, Dime Bank for being a presenting sponsor, and Woodfellas onsite pizza trailer and

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Read & Raise – READATHON

In honor of our Summer Reading Program – A Universe of Stories, The Stonington Free Library held a Read & Raise, READATHON to raise much-needed funds for our beloved library on Friday, August 2nd.  Our readers raised over $2,000 which was matched by the law firm of Leckerling, Ladwig & Leamon LLC for a total

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.

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.

The Library will be closed Monday, November 11 for Veterans Day.