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 you can email [email protected] or call 860-535-0658.

Stonington Free Library, 20 High St., Stonington, CT, 06378, United States

Rory's Crochet Challenge

Crochet Challenge – Get Hooked! Join Rory and Millie for a fun, skill-building crochet series at the library! Beginning Wednesday, January 7 at 5 PM, we’ll meet weekly to work on the same project together, guided step-by-step until completion. Each new project will have......More

Crochet Challenge – Get Hooked! Join Rory and Millie for a fun, skill-building crochet series at the library! Beginning Wednesday, January 7 at 5 PM, we’ll meet weekly to work on the same project together, guided step-by-step until completion. Each new project will have its own materials kit, available for purchase at cost through the library. We handle the shopping—you enjoy creating something to keep or gift. (Project cost to be determined.) Participants must be familiar with basic crochet stitches (chaining, single and double crochet). Space is limited! Sign up HERE!

Stonington Free Library, 20 High St., Stonington, CT, 06378, United States

Lasting Legacy: a Remembrance Project

End-of-Life Doula Noreen Kepple will guide you in creating a meaningful Remembrance Project. Through carefully curated questions—or simply by sharing your own story—Noreen will help you reflect on your life and capture the moments that matter most. Take some time to sit......More

End-of-Life Doula Noreen Kepple will guide you in creating a meaningful Remembrance Project. Through carefully curated questions—or simply by sharing your own story—Noreen will help you reflect on your life and capture the moments that matter most. Take some time to sit down, let the memories flow, and create something lasting. You’ll leave with your own personal audio or video story file to keep or share with loved ones. You can sign up for a 45 min slot HERE. Email [email protected] to be added to the email list.

Stonington Free Library, 20 High St., Stonington, CT, 06378, United States

Take Your Child To The Library Day

Join us for a special program from The Mystic Seaport about Sea Chanties.  This is a family event, and registration is required. Reserve your spot HERE.

Stonington Free Library, 20 High St., Stonington, CT, 06378, United States

Local Journalism, Community Impact with CT Examiner

Since its founding in 2019, CT Examiner has won more than 90 regional, state and national awards. CT Examiner Editor Gregory Stroud and reporter Amy Wu talk about the ups and downs of the news business and what it means to work in an industry when 40% of newspapers have......More

Since its founding in 2019, CT Examiner has won more than 90 regional, state and national awards. CT Examiner Editor Gregory Stroud and reporter Amy Wu talk about the ups and downs of the news business and what it means to work in an industry when 40% of newspapers have closed since 2000 and many more have downsized to shadows of their former selves. Gregory Stroud — Prior to launching CT Examiner in 2019, Stroud earned a PhD in History and taught at Bennington College. He also wrote and directed plays for the stage and was Director of Special Projects for the Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation. Amy Wu — Amy Wu is an award-winning journalist and reports on Southeastern Connecticut for CT Examiner. Amy spent over two decades as a reporter at media outlets including the USA Today Network and also worked at Time magazine and The Deal.

Stonington Free Library, 20 High St., Stonington, CT, 06378, United States

Winter Drop-In Storytime

Join us every Monday at 10:30 (excluding holidays) for a fun morning of stories, songs, and crafts. Great for ages birth to preschool! No registration is required.

Stonington Free Library, 20 High St., Stonington, CT, 06378, United States

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 or via ZOOM. Click HERE to register. For more information email karenl@stoning......More

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 or via ZOOM. Click HERE to register. For more information email [email protected].

Stonington Free Library, 20 High St., Stonington, CT, 06378, United States

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 order to foster a greater level of digital literacy in our co......More

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 order to foster a greater level of digital literacy in our community. For more information on these sessions please click HERE. To sign up for a tech help appointment click HERE.

Stonington Free Library, 20 High St., Stonington, CT, 06378, United States

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 you can email [email protected] or call 860-535-0658.

Stonington Free Library, 20 High St., Stonington, CT, 06378, United States

Rory's Crochet Challenge

Crochet Challenge – Get Hooked! Join Rory and Millie for a fun, skill-building crochet series at the library! Beginning Wednesday, January 7 at 5 PM, we’ll meet weekly to work on the same project together, guided step-by-step until completion. Each new project will have......More

Crochet Challenge – Get Hooked! Join Rory and Millie for a fun, skill-building crochet series at the library! Beginning Wednesday, January 7 at 5 PM, we’ll meet weekly to work on the same project together, guided step-by-step until completion. Each new project will have its own materials kit, available for purchase at cost through the library. We handle the shopping—you enjoy creating something to keep or gift. (Project cost to be determined.) Participants must be familiar with basic crochet stitches (chaining, single and double crochet). Space is limited! Sign up HERE!

Stonington Free Library, 20 High St., Stonington, CT, 06378, United States

Lasting Legacy: a Remembrance Project

End-of-Life Doula Noreen Kepple will guide you in creating a meaningful Remembrance Project. Through carefully curated questions—or simply by sharing your own story—Noreen will help you reflect on your life and capture the moments that matter most. Take some time to sit......More

End-of-Life Doula Noreen Kepple will guide you in creating a meaningful Remembrance Project. Through carefully curated questions—or simply by sharing your own story—Noreen will help you reflect on your life and capture the moments that matter most. Take some time to sit down, let the memories flow, and create something lasting. You’ll leave with your own personal audio or video story file to keep or share with loved ones. You can sign up for a 45 min slot HERE. Email [email protected] to be added to the email list.

Stonington Free Library, 20 High St., Stonington, CT, 06378, United States

SFL Thursday Afternoon Book Group

The SFL Thursday Book Group will meet on Thursday, February 12 to discuss The First Ladies by Marie Benedict. The meeting will be held at the library starting at 2pm. Join in the conversation and pick up your next read. Check back for updated information. Contact molly@......More

The SFL Thursday Book Group will meet on Thursday, February 12 to discuss The First Ladies by Marie Benedict. The meeting will be held at the library starting at 2pm. Join in the conversation and pick up your next read. Check back for updated information. Contact [email protected] for more information or to be added to the email list.

Stonington Free Library, 20 High St., Stonington, CT, 06378, United States

Film Screening of The Other Side

Our winter session of Conversations on Death & Dying begins with a special film screening of The Other Side. This poignant film follows the end-of-life decisions made by Connecticut activist Lynda Bluestein, after three cancer diagnoses and grueling treatments, she turn......More

Our winter session of Conversations on Death & Dying begins with a special film screening of The Other Side. This poignant film follows the end-of-life decisions made by Connecticut activist Lynda Bluestein, after three cancer diagnoses and grueling treatments, she turns her fight toward medical aid in dying. Denied access in her home state, she challenges Vermont’s Death with Dignity law—and wins. This intimate documentary follows Lynda and her family over one year as they confront life, love, and the question of whether she can choose how her life ends. February 12, 5:30 — Film Screening of The Other SideMarch 12, 5:30 — Topic TBDApril 9, 5:30 — Topic TBD Stay up to date on more programs led by end-of-life doulas Noreen Kepple, Greta McGugan and Lavina Kepple. Email [email protected] to be added to the email list.

Stonington Free Library, 20 High St., Stonington, CT, 06378, United States