Stonington Free Library

Family Reading Challenge

The Family Reading Challenge is a read aloud literacy program for students in grades 1 – 8. This Winter Reading Challenge encompasses the importance of reading aloud to children past the time they can read independently, some ideas for books to read together, and an easy challenge to enjoy as a family. There are 18

50 to Grow On Winter Reading

Welcome to our reimagined Winter Reading Challenge for children ages 7 and younger! All experts agree that reading aloud to your child is crucial for their literacy development. We have a list of books that I hope everyone will enjoy sharing. You may have already read many of these, but they are all worth a

DOUBLE YOUR DONATION!

Stonington Free Library Capital Campaign 2020 Campaign to Update and Fund a Library for the 21st Century Stonington, Conn. (September 1, 2020) – The Stonington Free Library (SFL) is excited to announce a MATCHING CHALLENGE for our recently launched Capital Campaign.  A group of library supporters have banded together to match donations up to $75,000! 

Extended Library Closure September 7 – September 27

We will be closed from September 7th through September 22nd for electrical work and restoration of our beautiful floor. The digital library will be available as always and the staff will be monitoring emails but there will be no curbside pickup during that time. Stock up on books today, Friday, and Saturday morning.

Stonington Free Library Launches Capital Campaign

Campaign to Update and Fund a Library for the 21st Century Stonington, Conn. (August 13, 2020) – The Stonington Free Library (SFL) is pleased to announce the public launch of our Capital Campaign to Update and Fund a Library for the 21st Century. The goal of the Campaign is to provide increased access to Library

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.

Thousands of movies available with your SFL card!

Stonington Free Library just made a huge addition to our digital offerings! Welcome Kanopy! Kanopy is a streaming service, similar to Netflix, that is available for free without ads. Exclusively partnering with libraries and universities, Kanopy’s mission is to “ensure that everyone has access to enriching films that bridge cultural boundaries, spark discussion, and expand

Kanopy Kids

Kanopy Kids is an excellent entertaining service for the whole family! With your Stonington Free Library card you can sign up for Kanopy, a video streaming service known for its selection of documentaries and independent films. You start each month with 5 play credits, but in Kanopy Kids you can watch as many videos as

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

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