This child-focused playgroup is for young children and their caregivers. Participants will have the opportunity to interact with others, make new friends, and learn by playing in a literacy-enriched environment. Each session will include activities, sensory materials, and toys.
*Children must be supervised by a caregiver at all times.
This child-focused playgroup is for young children and their caregivers. Participants will have the opportunity to interact with others, make new friends, and learn by playing in a literacy-enriched environment. Each session will include activities, sensory materials, and toys.
*Children must be supervised by a caregiver at all times.
We have created a NEW book group for Millennials and Gen Z-ers ages 21-40. Finding your place in the world can be difficult, but you don’t have to do it alone! In this group we will socialize, try various activities or games and of course talk about books! For March we are melding Womens History Month and Spring together to read the on the theme "Women Author Debuts"
We have created a NEW book group for Millennials and Gen Z-ers ages 21-40. Finding your place in the world can be difficult, but you don’t have to do it alone! In this group we will socialize, try various activities or games and of course talk about books! For March we are melding Womens History Month and Spring together to read the on the theme "Women Author Debuts"
The Circle of Friends Book Sale Room will be open for shopping on Monday, January 30th from 9:00 AM-7:00 PM. No appointment is necessary! Browse for new and gently used fiction and non-fiction books, DVDs, audiobooks, puzzles, and games. All items are “Name Your Own Price.” Proceeds benefit the Groton Public Library.
The Circle of Friends Book Sale Room will be open for shopping on Monday, January 30th from 9:00 AM-7:00 PM. No appointment is necessary! Browse for new and gently used fiction and non-fiction books, DVDs, audiobooks, puzzles, and games. All items are “Name Your Own Price.” Proceeds benefit the Groton Public Library.
The regional job fair will connect job seekers face-to-face with some of southeastern Connecticut's top employers - from growing local businesses to nation companies.
This FREE event is open to all individuals looking to enter the workforce, change or transition into a new career, or explore local opportunities.
Come dressed to impress with resumes on-hand!
The regional job fair will connect job seekers face-to-face with some of southeastern Connecticut's top employers - from growing local businesses to nation companies.
This FREE event is open to all individuals looking to enter the workforce, change or transition into a new career, or explore local opportunities.
Come dressed to impress with resumes on-hand!
Step into the world of backyard chicken keeping and discover the joys of having your own feathered friends. At our class, we'll teach you everything you need to know to start and maintain a happy, healthy flock of chickens, all while using sustainable and organic practices.
You'll learn about:
Choosing the right number and breed of chickens for your backyard
Where to source chicks and adult hens
Raising chicks into healthy layers
How to select the perfect coop and run for your flock
Efficient ways to feed and water your chickens
Tips for designing a coop that suits your chickens' needs
How to involve your family in the care of your chickens
Pros and cons of various coop and fencing options
Our class is taught by experienced chicken keepers and you'll have the opportunity to tour our coop (either digitally or in-person) and see our flock in action. Following the class, we'll provide you with materials and links to products that are both economical and of good quality. You can also reach out to us with any questions you may have after the class.
With the right knowledge, raising chickens can be a fun and rewarding experience for the whole family. So come join us, and learn how to start your own feathery, clucking, egg-laying community today!
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ijbKo-x7QjK_-LkjXWW_qg
Presented by Farmer Mark Gostkiewicz from TriGable Lea Farm LLC in Colchester CT.
Step into the world of backyard chicken keeping and discover the joys of having your own feathered friends. At our class, we'll teach you everything you need to know to start and maintain a happy, healthy flock of chickens, all while using sustainable and organic practices.
You'll learn about:
Choosing the right number and breed of chickens for your backyard
Where to source chicks and adult hens
Raising chicks into healthy layers
How to select the perfect coop and run for your flock
Efficient ways to feed and water your chickens
Tips for designing a coop that suits your chickens' needs
How to involve your family in the care of your chickens
Pros and cons of various coop and fencing options
Our class is taught by experienced chicken keepers and you'll have the opportunity to tour our coop (either digitally or in-person) and see our flock in action. Following the class, we'll provide you with materials and links to products that are both economical and of good quality. You can also reach out to us with any questions you may have after the class.
With the right knowledge, raising chickens can be a fun and rewarding experience for the whole family. So come join us, and learn how to start your own feathery, clucking, egg-laying community today!
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ijbKo-x7QjK_-LkjXWW_qg
Presented by Farmer Mark Gostkiewicz from TriGable Lea Farm LLC in Colchester CT.
Drop in the Children's Room and get crafty!
*Children must be supervised by a caregiver at all times.
No registration is required. Available while supplies last.
Programming may be affected or cancelled due to COVID-19.
Drop in the Children's Room and get crafty!
*Children must be supervised by a caregiver at all times.
No registration is required. Available while supplies last.
Programming may be affected or cancelled due to COVID-19.
Stop by the Children's Room for a chance to read to our local therapy dog, Dune!
Reading times are available on a first come, first served basis. No registration required.
*Children must be supervised by a caregiver at all times.
Please note that programming may be affected or cancelled due to COVID-19.
Stop by the Children's Room for a chance to read to our local therapy dog, Dune!
Reading times are available on a first come, first served basis. No registration required.
*Children must be supervised by a caregiver at all times.
Please note that programming may be affected or cancelled due to COVID-19.
The fourteenth annual Edible Book Festival sponsored by the Friends of the Bill Memorial Library, Mystic & Noank Library, and Groton Public Library will take place on Sunday, April 2, at 1:30 p.m. Since 2007, local book lovers have created books made of edible materials for this free, family-friendly event. Come early to view the creations followed by a raffle and a tasting. For more information, please contact the Groton Public Library at 860-441-6750.
Interested in submitting an entry? We have one rule only: make edible art inspired by a favorite book, a pun on a famous title, or in the shape of a book (or scroll, or tablet, etc). Entry forms are available at all three Libraries. For more information, contact Kim at 860-441-6750.
The fourteenth annual Edible Book Festival sponsored by the Friends of the Bill Memorial Library, Mystic & Noank Library, and Groton Public Library will take place on Sunday, April 2, at 1:30 p.m. Since 2007, local book lovers have created books made of edible materials for this free, family-friendly event. Come early to view the creations followed by a raffle and a tasting. For more information, please contact the Groton Public Library at 860-441-6750.
Interested in submitting an entry? We have one rule only: make edible art inspired by a favorite book, a pun on a famous title, or in the shape of a book (or scroll, or tablet, etc). Entry forms are available at all three Libraries. For more information, contact Kim at 860-441-6750.
It's time to get spicy and join the Groton Public Library's new Spice Club! At the beginning of each month, we'll feature a new spice and make it available to you in a free take-home kit which includes a sample of the spice, information on its history and uses, and a recipe or two. Your job is to experiment with the spice and bring a creation that incorporates the spice to our monthly Meet & Eat. There, we'll dish about our culinary experiences and share samples of everyone's creations. Can't make it to our Meet & Eat? Take a snapshot of your creation and send it to kbalentine@groton-ct.gov.
This program is open to cooking enthusiasts of all ages. Supplies are limited and given on a first-come, first-served basis.
For more information, contact Miss Kim at 860-441-6750 or kbalentine@groton-ct.gov.
It's time to get spicy and join the Groton Public Library's new Spice Club! At the beginning of each month, we'll feature a new spice and make it available to you in a free take-home kit which includes a sample of the spice, information on its history and uses, and a recipe or two. Your job is to experiment with the spice and bring a creation that incorporates the spice to our monthly Meet & Eat. There, we'll dish about our culinary experiences and share samples of everyone's creations. Can't make it to our Meet & Eat? Take a snapshot of your creation and send it to kbalentine@groton-ct.gov.
This program is open to cooking enthusiasts of all ages. Supplies are limited and given on a first-come, first-served basis.
For more information, contact Miss Kim at 860-441-6750 or kbalentine@groton-ct.gov.
Help us decorate the Library for spring with this special Grab & Go for families!
Grab: Pick up a paper umbrella during regular Library hours on Monday, April 3rd; available while supplies last.
Go: Bring your umbrella home and decorate it using your own supplies and talent. Be creative! One umbrella maker will be chosen to win a Groton Public Library swag bag.
Return: Return your completed umbrella by Monday, April 17th. We will display the umbrellas around the Library and they will be available for pick up in May.
Help us decorate the Library for spring with this special Grab & Go for families!
Grab: Pick up a paper umbrella during regular Library hours on Monday, April 3rd; available while supplies last.
Go: Bring your umbrella home and decorate it using your own supplies and talent. Be creative! One umbrella maker will be chosen to win a Groton Public Library swag bag.
Return: Return your completed umbrella by Monday, April 17th. We will display the umbrellas around the Library and they will be available for pick up in May.
Registration for Babies & Books (0-12 months) will open at 9:00 am
*Only one registration form needed per family for this program. Please do not register for more than one program.
This program is suitable for children ages birth - 12 months. Babies will enjoy nursery rhymes, simple stories, songs, finger plays, and movements. Open playtime will be offered after storytime, giving children a chance to learn social skills and adults time to connect with other caregivers.
Session Dates: April 18, April 25, May 2, May 9 9:15am - 9:45 am
Please note that programming may be affected or cancelled due to COVID-19.
Registration for Babies & Books (0-12 months) will open at 9:00 am
*Only one registration form needed per family for this program. Please do not register for more than one program.
This program is suitable for children ages birth - 12 months. Babies will enjoy nursery rhymes, simple stories, songs, finger plays, and movements. Open playtime will be offered after storytime, giving children a chance to learn social skills and adults time to connect with other caregivers.
Session Dates: April 18, April 25, May 2, May 9 9:15am - 9:45 am
Please note that programming may be affected or cancelled due to COVID-19.
Registration for Babies & Books (1-2 years) will open at 9:00 am
*Only one registration form needed per family for this program. Please do not register for more than one program.
This program is suitable for children ages 1-2 years. Babies will enjoy nursery rhymes, simple stories, songs, finger plays, and movements. Open playtime will be offered after storytime, giving children a chance to learn social skills and adults time to connect with other caregivers.
Session Dates: April 18, April 25, May 2, May 9 10:15 am - 10:45 am
Please note that programming may be affected or cancelled due to COVID-19.
Registration for Babies & Books (1-2 years) will open at 9:00 am
*Only one registration form needed per family for this program. Please do not register for more than one program.
This program is suitable for children ages 1-2 years. Babies will enjoy nursery rhymes, simple stories, songs, finger plays, and movements. Open playtime will be offered after storytime, giving children a chance to learn social skills and adults time to connect with other caregivers.
Session Dates: April 18, April 25, May 2, May 9 10:15 am - 10:45 am
Please note that programming may be affected or cancelled due to COVID-19.
Join us the first Tuesday of every month for a free movie, freshly-popped popcorn, and iced-cold lemonade. These early-bird showings begin at 9:30 AM and may feature cinema classics, new releases, or documentaries.
Join us the first Tuesday of every month for a free movie, freshly-popped popcorn, and iced-cold lemonade. These early-bird showings begin at 9:30 AM and may feature cinema classics, new releases, or documentaries.
Do you knit, crochet, embroider, spin, sew, weave, braid rugs, or do any kind of fiber craft? Bring a project to work on and join us for a relaxing and creative evening. All levels are welcome!
Do you knit, crochet, embroider, spin, sew, weave, braid rugs, or do any kind of fiber craft? Bring a project to work on and join us for a relaxing and creative evening. All levels are welcome!
Join us for an enlightening hour online with highly-acclaimed Kate Beaton, the New York Times bestselling author of Hark! A Vagrant! And Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands.
Beaton’s natural cartooning prowess is on full display as she draws colossal machinery and mammoth vehicles set against a sublime Albertan backdrop of wildlife, the Northern Lights, and the Rocky Mountains. Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands is more than a memoir, it’s also an untold story of Canada: a country that prides itself on its egalitarian ethos and natural beauty while simultaneously exploiting both the riches of its land and the humanity of its people.
About the Author: Kate Beaton was born and raised in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada. After graduating from Mount Allison University with a double degree in History and Anthropology, she moved to Alberta in search of work that would allow her to pay down her student loans. During the years she spent out West, Beaton began creating webcomics under the name Hark! A Vagrant, quickly drawing a substantial following around the world. The collections of her landmark strip Hark! A Vagrant and Step Aside, Pops each spent several months on the New York Times graphic novel bestseller list, as well as appearing on best of the year lists from Time, The Washington Post, Vulture, NPR Books, and winning the Eisner, Ignatz, Harvey, and Doug Wright Awards. She has also published the picture books King Baby and The Princess and the Pony. Beaton lives in Cape Breton with her family.
Registration is required for this event:https://libraryc.org/grotonlibrary/25329/register Recording will be available to view in the future.
Join us for an enlightening hour online with highly-acclaimed Kate Beaton, the New York Times bestselling author of Hark! A Vagrant! And Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands.
Beaton’s natural cartooning prowess is on full display as she draws colossal machinery and mammoth vehicles set against a sublime Albertan backdrop of wildlife, the Northern Lights, and the Rocky Mountains. Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands is more than a memoir, it’s also an untold story of Canada: a country that prides itself on its egalitarian ethos and natural beauty while simultaneously exploiting both the riches of its land and the humanity of its people.
About the Author: Kate Beaton was born and raised in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada. After graduating from Mount Allison University with a double degree in History and Anthropology, she moved to Alberta in search of work that would allow her to pay down her student loans. During the years she spent out West, Beaton began creating webcomics under the name Hark! A Vagrant, quickly drawing a substantial following around the world. The collections of her landmark strip Hark! A Vagrant and Step Aside, Pops each spent several months on the New York Times graphic novel bestseller list, as well as appearing on best of the year lists from Time, The Washington Post, Vulture, NPR Books, and winning the Eisner, Ignatz, Harvey, and Doug Wright Awards. She has also published the picture books King Baby and The Princess and the Pony. Beaton lives in Cape Breton with her family.
Registration is required for this event:https://libraryc.org/grotonlibrary/25329/register Recording will be available to view in the future.
The subsidiary group Back the Blue Southeastern Riding Club to meet the first Wednesday of the month to discuss future riding events to support local charity events and the Back the Blue Southeastern CT 3rd Annual 9/11 Motorcycle Event.
The subsidiary group Back the Blue Southeastern Riding Club to meet the first Wednesday of the month to discuss future riding events to support local charity events and the Back the Blue Southeastern CT 3rd Annual 9/11 Motorcycle Event.
Board Meeting
Board Meeting
Retirees are invited to visit Thrive 55+ Active Living Center for an afternoon of robotics, featuring guest instructors from the Groton Public Library's teen volunteer program. Attendees will learn to code and complete a series of challenges using an Ozobot, an adorable robot powered through color.
Retirees Register with Thrive 55+ by calling (860) 441-6785
Volunteers Register Here
Programming may be affected or cancelled due to COVID-19.
Retirees are invited to visit Thrive 55+ Active Living Center for an afternoon of robotics, featuring guest instructors from the Groton Public Library's teen volunteer program. Attendees will learn to code and complete a series of challenges using an Ozobot, an adorable robot powered through color.
Retirees Register with Thrive 55+ by calling (860) 441-6785
Volunteers Register Here
Programming may be affected or cancelled due to COVID-19.
Teen MtG players are invited to take part in a casual tournament at Prowess Gaming! Teens will play in pods of four, with prizing based on number of participants. Beginners and experienced players are welcome.
Prowess Gaming is located at the Crystal Mall: 850 Hartford Turnpike, Waterford, CT 06385
This event is cosponsored by Prowess Gaming, the Public Library of New London, and Groton Public Library. The tournament is designed for teens in 6th-12th grade. Programming may be affected or cancelled due to COVID-19.
Teen MtG players are invited to take part in a casual tournament at Prowess Gaming! Teens will play in pods of four, with prizing based on number of participants. Beginners and experienced players are welcome.
Prowess Gaming is located at the Crystal Mall: 850 Hartford Turnpike, Waterford, CT 06385
This event is cosponsored by Prowess Gaming, the Public Library of New London, and Groton Public Library. The tournament is designed for teens in 6th-12th grade. Programming may be affected or cancelled due to COVID-19.
Fourteen-year-old March Wong knows everything there is to know about trees. They are his passion and his obsession, even after his recent falls—and despite the state’s threat to take him away from his mother if she can’t keep him from getting hurt. But the young autistic boy cannot resist the captivating pull of the Pacific Northwest’s lush forests just outside his back door.
Intertwining themes of humanity and ecology, The Eagle Tree eloquently explores what it means to be part of a family, a society, and the natural world that surrounds and connects us.
Copies of the book will be available at the Circulation Desk.
Fourteen-year-old March Wong knows everything there is to know about trees. They are his passion and his obsession, even after his recent falls—and despite the state’s threat to take him away from his mother if she can’t keep him from getting hurt. But the young autistic boy cannot resist the captivating pull of the Pacific Northwest’s lush forests just outside his back door.
Intertwining themes of humanity and ecology, The Eagle Tree eloquently explores what it means to be part of a family, a society, and the natural world that surrounds and connects us.
Copies of the book will be available at the Circulation Desk.
Club 306 is a social group for teens and tweens that celebrates and supports the LGBTQ+ community. Join us for fun activities and snacks on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month!
Want to learn more about the LGBTQ+ community? Check out the books with the Dewey Decimal number: 306.76!
Programming may be affected or cancelled due to COVID-19.
Club 306 is a social group for teens and tweens that celebrates and supports the LGBTQ+ community. Join us for fun activities and snacks on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month!
Want to learn more about the LGBTQ+ community? Check out the books with the Dewey Decimal number: 306.76!
Programming may be affected or cancelled due to COVID-19.
Want to learn the basics of home canning? Do you already know a little bit about canning but want to learn more? Have you tried your hand at water bath canning and now want to venture into pressure canning? Do you want to make the most of your garden produce and stretch your food budget?
This basic workshop will get you started in the world of canning. This is a non-cooking class, so no actual canning will be done on site. Instead, this workshop provides an overview of how-to can and canning safety. It will showcase the equipment you need to get started and where to find resources and recipes. There will be handouts, take-home materials, and some recipe sampling.
Registration is required for this event, space is limited. Don't miss this wonderful event hosted by master instructor Dana Parfitt.
Want to learn the basics of home canning? Do you already know a little bit about canning but want to learn more? Have you tried your hand at water bath canning and now want to venture into pressure canning? Do you want to make the most of your garden produce and stretch your food budget?
This basic workshop will get you started in the world of canning. This is a non-cooking class, so no actual canning will be done on site. Instead, this workshop provides an overview of how-to can and canning safety. It will showcase the equipment you need to get started and where to find resources and recipes. There will be handouts, take-home materials, and some recipe sampling.
Registration is required for this event, space is limited. Don't miss this wonderful event hosted by master instructor Dana Parfitt.
Join us for this REGISTERED program for children ages birth - 18 months. Babies will enjoy nursery rhymes, simple stories, songs, finger plays, and movements. Open playtime will be offered after storytime, giving children a chance to learn social skills and adults time to connect with other caregivers.
Registration will open on April 4, 2023
Please note that programming may be affected or cancelled due to COVID-19.
Join us for this REGISTERED program for children ages birth - 18 months. Babies will enjoy nursery rhymes, simple stories, songs, finger plays, and movements. Open playtime will be offered after storytime, giving children a chance to learn social skills and adults time to connect with other caregivers.
Registration will open on April 4, 2023
Please note that programming may be affected or cancelled due to COVID-19.
Join us for this REGISTERED program for children ages 1-2 years and their caregivers. Children will enjoy simple stories, songs, finger plays, and movements. Open playtime will be offered after storytime, giving children a chance to learn social skills and adults time to connect with other caregivers.
Registration will open on April 4, 2023
Please note that programming may be affected or cancelled due to COVID-19.
Join us for this REGISTERED program for children ages 1-2 years and their caregivers. Children will enjoy simple stories, songs, finger plays, and movements. Open playtime will be offered after storytime, giving children a chance to learn social skills and adults time to connect with other caregivers.
Registration will open on April 4, 2023
Please note that programming may be affected or cancelled due to COVID-19.
Join us as we learn to play Obscurio! Players will work together to escape and evil wizard and the cursed library. After learning how to play our title game, attendees can play any of the games in our collection or bring their own for an evening of board game fun!
This program is designed for adults, 18+. Please note that programming may be affected or cancelled due to COVID-19.
Join us as we learn to play Obscurio! Players will work together to escape and evil wizard and the cursed library. After learning how to play our title game, attendees can play any of the games in our collection or bring their own for an evening of board game fun!
This program is designed for adults, 18+. Please note that programming may be affected or cancelled due to COVID-19.
Join us for an active music enriched program open to all!
Sing & Stomp is a noisy half hour of songs, dance and fingerplays. No registration necessary.
*Children must be supervised by a caregiver at all times.
Programming may be affected or cancelled due to COVID-19.
Join us for an active music enriched program open to all!
Sing & Stomp is a noisy half hour of songs, dance and fingerplays. No registration necessary.
*Children must be supervised by a caregiver at all times.
Programming may be affected or cancelled due to COVID-19.
Do you love all things anime and manga? Join the Anime Manga Club (A.M.C.)! Each month we feature a different series with snacks, activities, and more. This month we will be featuring Haikyu!! by Haruichi Furudate.
Copies of the chosen manga are available for checkout in Teenscape. Programming may be affected or cancelled due to COVID-19.
Do you love all things anime and manga? Join the Anime Manga Club (A.M.C.)! Each month we feature a different series with snacks, activities, and more. This month we will be featuring Haikyu!! by Haruichi Furudate.
Copies of the chosen manga are available for checkout in Teenscape. Programming may be affected or cancelled due to COVID-19.
It's time to get spicy and join the Groton Public Library's new Spice Club! At the beginning of each month, we'll feature a new spice and make it available to you in a free take-home kit which includes a sample of the spice, information on its history and uses, and a recipe or two. Your job is to experiment with the spice and bring a creation that incorporates the spice to our monthly Meet & Eat. There, we'll dish about our culinary experiences and share samples of everyone's creations. Can't make it to our Meet & Eat? Take a snapshot of your creation and send it to kbalentine@groton-ct.gov.
This program is open to cooking enthusiasts of all ages. Supplies are limited and given on a first-come, first-served basis.
For more information, contact Miss Kim at 860-441-6750 or kbalentine@groton-ct.gov.
It's time to get spicy and join the Groton Public Library's new Spice Club! At the beginning of each month, we'll feature a new spice and make it available to you in a free take-home kit which includes a sample of the spice, information on its history and uses, and a recipe or two. Your job is to experiment with the spice and bring a creation that incorporates the spice to our monthly Meet & Eat. There, we'll dish about our culinary experiences and share samples of everyone's creations. Can't make it to our Meet & Eat? Take a snapshot of your creation and send it to kbalentine@groton-ct.gov.
This program is open to cooking enthusiasts of all ages. Supplies are limited and given on a first-come, first-served basis.
For more information, contact Miss Kim at 860-441-6750 or kbalentine@groton-ct.gov.
Join us for this drop-in program for children ages 3-5. Participants will enjoy stories, songs, finger plays, and an activity! Open playtime will be offered after storytime giving children a chance to learn social skills and adults time to connect with other cargivers.
Please note that programming may be affected or cancelled due to COVID-19.
Join us for this drop-in program for children ages 3-5. Participants will enjoy stories, songs, finger plays, and an activity! Open playtime will be offered after storytime giving children a chance to learn social skills and adults time to connect with other cargivers.
Please note that programming may be affected or cancelled due to COVID-19.
You already love the Groton Public Library, so why not become more involved with us by attending a Circle of Friends' Monthly Meetup? Just stop by, join on the spot (membership is free!), and learn about all the wonderful things the Friends do to support our Library. We'd love for you to become an active member of our Friends group and help make a lasting difference in our community.
For more information, contact Kim at the Library at (860) 441-6750 or Circle of Friends President Angela Houghton at gpl.circleoffriends@gmail.com.
Programming may be affected or cancelled due to COVID-19.
You already love the Groton Public Library, so why not become more involved with us by attending a Circle of Friends' Monthly Meetup? Just stop by, join on the spot (membership is free!), and learn about all the wonderful things the Friends do to support our Library. We'd love for you to become an active member of our Friends group and help make a lasting difference in our community.
For more information, contact Kim at the Library at (860) 441-6750 or Circle of Friends President Angela Houghton at gpl.circleoffriends@gmail.com.
Programming may be affected or cancelled due to COVID-19.
ONE BAG PER FAMILY
Pick up a bag full supplies and instructions to experiment and explore different science topics.
*Available while supplies last. Limit ONE bag per family. Ages 5 and up.
This program is sponsored by the Groton Public Library Circle of Friends.
Programming may be affected or cancelled due to COVID-19.
ONE BAG PER FAMILY
Pick up a bag full supplies and instructions to experiment and explore different science topics.
*Available while supplies last. Limit ONE bag per family. Ages 5 and up.
This program is sponsored by the Groton Public Library Circle of Friends.
Programming may be affected or cancelled due to COVID-19.
In celebration of Earth Day, we're having a Library Clean Up Day! Children, teens and adults are needed to help the staff tidy up the Library grounds. We'll meet at the Library entrance and wander the grounds picking up litter and recyclables. Bags will be provided but bring your own work gloves. There's no better way to show your love for the Library and the Earth! For more information, contact Miss Kim at 860-441-6750.
In celebration of Earth Day, we're having a Library Clean Up Day! Children, teens and adults are needed to help the staff tidy up the Library grounds. We'll meet at the Library entrance and wander the grounds picking up litter and recyclables. Bags will be provided but bring your own work gloves. There's no better way to show your love for the Library and the Earth! For more information, contact Miss Kim at 860-441-6750.
Join community organizations as we celebrate Earth Day and raise awareness of climate change, and give the community resources it needs to live more sustainably.
Community Event featuring over thirty-five local vendors and six guest speakers. State legislators will also be in attendence.
Join community organizations as we celebrate Earth Day and raise awareness of climate change, and give the community resources it needs to live more sustainably.
Community Event featuring over thirty-five local vendors and six guest speakers. State legislators will also be in attendence.
Join us for this REGISTERED program for children ages birth - 12 months. Babies will enjoy nursery rhymes, simple stories, songs, finger plays, and movements. Open playtime will be offered after storytime, giving children a chance to learn social skills and adults time to connect with other caregivers.
Registration will open on April 4, 2023
Please note that programming may be affected or cancelled due to COVID-19.
Join us for this REGISTERED program for children ages birth - 12 months. Babies will enjoy nursery rhymes, simple stories, songs, finger plays, and movements. Open playtime will be offered after storytime, giving children a chance to learn social skills and adults time to connect with other caregivers.
Registration will open on April 4, 2023
Please note that programming may be affected or cancelled due to COVID-19.
Join us for this REGISTERED program for children ages 1-2 years and their caregivers. Children will enjoy simple stories, songs, finger plays, and movements. Open playtime will be offered after storytime, giving children a chance to learn social skills and adults time to connect with other caregivers.
Registration will open on April 4, 2023
Please note that programming may be affected or cancelled due to COVID-19.
Join us for this REGISTERED program for children ages 1-2 years and their caregivers. Children will enjoy simple stories, songs, finger plays, and movements. Open playtime will be offered after storytime, giving children a chance to learn social skills and adults time to connect with other caregivers.
Registration will open on April 4, 2023
Please note that programming may be affected or cancelled due to COVID-19.
If you like to make crafts, then join our Junior Friends for Crafting for a Cause. At this fun-filled event, we'll make cool crafts using a variety of mediums. There's just one catch--you can't keep what you make! The crafts are given away to area senior citizens, veterans, homebound individuals, and nursing home residents. It's art from the heart!
The Circle of Friends and the Junior Friends are dedicated groups of people of all ages who believe that an excellent library is essential to a community. Members work to promote and assist the Groton Public Library through advocacy, fundraising, and programming. The Circle of Friends is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. To join the Circle of Friends or Junior Friends, simply pick up a brochure at the Library and fill out the back-page application. Joining is free.
Programming may be affected or cancelled due to COVID-19.
If you like to make crafts, then join our Junior Friends for Crafting for a Cause. At this fun-filled event, we'll make cool crafts using a variety of mediums. There's just one catch--you can't keep what you make! The crafts are given away to area senior citizens, veterans, homebound individuals, and nursing home residents. It's art from the heart!
The Circle of Friends and the Junior Friends are dedicated groups of people of all ages who believe that an excellent library is essential to a community. Members work to promote and assist the Groton Public Library through advocacy, fundraising, and programming. The Circle of Friends is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. To join the Circle of Friends or Junior Friends, simply pick up a brochure at the Library and fill out the back-page application. Joining is free.
Programming may be affected or cancelled due to COVID-19.
Enjoy this classic, fantasy card game with new friends! Beginners and experienced players are welcome. We will be playing with Commander decks and have some available to borrow. Players are welcome to bring their own decks as well.
This club meets on the 2nd and 4th tuesday of every month. This program is designed for teens entering 6th-12th grade. Programming may be affected or cancelled due to COVID-19.
Enjoy this classic, fantasy card game with new friends! Beginners and experienced players are welcome. We will be playing with Commander decks and have some available to borrow. Players are welcome to bring their own decks as well.
This club meets on the 2nd and 4th tuesday of every month. This program is designed for teens entering 6th-12th grade. Programming may be affected or cancelled due to COVID-19.
Join us for an active music enriched program open to all!
Sing & Stomp is a noisy half hour of songs, dance and fingerplays. No registration necessary.
*Children must be supervised by a caregiver at all times.
Programming may be affected or cancelled due to COVID-19.
Join us for an active music enriched program open to all!
Sing & Stomp is a noisy half hour of songs, dance and fingerplays. No registration necessary.
*Children must be supervised by a caregiver at all times.
Programming may be affected or cancelled due to COVID-19.
Club 306 is a social group for teens and tweens that celebrates and supports the LGBTQ+ community. Join us for fun activities and snacks on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month!
Want to learn more about the LGBTQ+ community? Check out the books with the Dewey Decimal number: 306.76!
Programming may be affected or cancelled due to COVID-19.
Club 306 is a social group for teens and tweens that celebrates and supports the LGBTQ+ community. Join us for fun activities and snacks on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month!
Want to learn more about the LGBTQ+ community? Check out the books with the Dewey Decimal number: 306.76!
Programming may be affected or cancelled due to COVID-19.
Don’t Judge a Library By its Building: Library Architecture & Design
There's more to a library than just shelves and books. Careful thinking and planning has informed the interior and exterior design of libraries as they evolved from medieval stacks to modern community centers. This program will explore the good, the bad and the amazingly innovative in library architecture, with a focus on the last century.
Our presenter is Jane Oneail, Founder and President of Culturally Curious. Jane was leading tours at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston when she first began to appreciate the special magic that happens when people look at art together and share their genuine reactions and questions. Jane holds a master’s in Art History from Boston University and a master’s in Education from the Harvard University Graduate School of Education.
This program is hosted by Waterford Public Library and co-sponsored by Groton Public, Mystic & Noank, and The Otis Library of Norwich.
Please register to receive a link to the Zoom presentation:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KK376hDjQP-99PT3eh1iIA
Don’t Judge a Library By its Building: Library Architecture & Design
There's more to a library than just shelves and books. Careful thinking and planning has informed the interior and exterior design of libraries as they evolved from medieval stacks to modern community centers. This program will explore the good, the bad and the amazingly innovative in library architecture, with a focus on the last century.
Our presenter is Jane Oneail, Founder and President of Culturally Curious. Jane was leading tours at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston when she first began to appreciate the special magic that happens when people look at art together and share their genuine reactions and questions. Jane holds a master’s in Art History from Boston University and a master’s in Education from the Harvard University Graduate School of Education.
This program is hosted by Waterford Public Library and co-sponsored by Groton Public, Mystic & Noank, and The Otis Library of Norwich.
Please register to receive a link to the Zoom presentation:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KK376hDjQP-99PT3eh1iIA
We have created a NEW book group for Millennials and Gen Z-ers ages 21-40. Finding your place in the world can be difficult, but you don’t have to do it alone! In this group we will socialize, try various activities or games and of course talk about books! This month the theme is "Re-Read!" Re-Read one of your favorites or give a hated novel a second change.
We have created a NEW book group for Millennials and Gen Z-ers ages 21-40. Finding your place in the world can be difficult, but you don’t have to do it alone! In this group we will socialize, try various activities or games and of course talk about books! This month the theme is "Re-Read!" Re-Read one of your favorites or give a hated novel a second change.
The Circle of Friends Book Sale Room will be open for shopping on Monday, January 30th from 9:00 AM-7:00 PM. No appointment is necessary! Browse for new and gently used fiction and non-fiction books, DVDs, audiobooks, puzzles, and games. All items are “Name Your Own Price.” Proceeds benefit the Groton Public Library.
The Circle of Friends Book Sale Room will be open for shopping on Monday, January 30th from 9:00 AM-7:00 PM. No appointment is necessary! Browse for new and gently used fiction and non-fiction books, DVDs, audiobooks, puzzles, and games. All items are “Name Your Own Price.” Proceeds benefit the Groton Public Library.
Join us for this drop-in program for children ages 3-5. Participants will enjoy stories, songs, finger plays, and an activity! Open playtime will be offered after storytime giving children a chance to learn social skills and adults time to connect with other cargivers.
Please note that programming may be affected or cancelled due to COVID-19.
Join us for this drop-in program for children ages 3-5. Participants will enjoy stories, songs, finger plays, and an activity! Open playtime will be offered after storytime giving children a chance to learn social skills and adults time to connect with other cargivers.
Please note that programming may be affected or cancelled due to COVID-19.
You are in for a riveting hour online with New York Times bestselling author William Kent Krueger! Join us as he discusses his newest book in the Cork O’Connor series Fox Creek and his other works!
About the Author: Krueger writes a mystery series set in the north woods of Minnesota. His protagonist is Cork O’Connor, the former sheriff of Tamarack County and a man of mixed heritage—part Irish and part Ojibwe. His work has received a number of awards, including the Minnesota Book Award, the Loft-McKnight Fiction Award, the Anthony Award, the Barry Award, the Dilys Award, and the Friends of American Writers Prize.
Ordinary Grace, his stand-alone novel published in 2013, received the Edgar Award, given by the Mystery Writers of America in recognition for the best novel published in that year. The companion novel, This Tender Land, was published in September 2019 and spent nearly six months on the New York Times bestseller list. His last nine novels were all New York Times bestsellers. He’s been married for nearly fifty years to a marvelous woman who is a retired attorney. He makes his home in St. Paul, a city he dearly loves.
You must register for the event: https://libraryc.org/grotonlibrary/25581/register The event will be recorded and available to view after the event.
You are in for a riveting hour online with New York Times bestselling author William Kent Krueger! Join us as he discusses his newest book in the Cork O’Connor series Fox Creek and his other works!
About the Author: Krueger writes a mystery series set in the north woods of Minnesota. His protagonist is Cork O’Connor, the former sheriff of Tamarack County and a man of mixed heritage—part Irish and part Ojibwe. His work has received a number of awards, including the Minnesota Book Award, the Loft-McKnight Fiction Award, the Anthony Award, the Barry Award, the Dilys Award, and the Friends of American Writers Prize.
Ordinary Grace, his stand-alone novel published in 2013, received the Edgar Award, given by the Mystery Writers of America in recognition for the best novel published in that year. The companion novel, This Tender Land, was published in September 2019 and spent nearly six months on the New York Times bestseller list. His last nine novels were all New York Times bestsellers. He’s been married for nearly fifty years to a marvelous woman who is a retired attorney. He makes his home in St. Paul, a city he dearly loves.
You must register for the event: https://libraryc.org/grotonlibrary/25581/register The event will be recorded and available to view after the event.
Meet the Fitch Robotics team! See a robot demo, and end with an interactive EV3 robot challenge.
The Aluminum Falcon Robotics team is an extracurricular program that aims to inspire students to explore STEM and promote it as a fun and engaging pathway to a fulfilling future. High school students are paired with adult mentors (primarily industry professionals, engineers, and teachers) to design, build, wire, and program robots for the FIRST Robotics Competition. The team also engages in outreach, such as LEGO Robotics camps and workshops, to excite others in the community about the future of STEM, and connect youth with industry experts in the community.
Meet the Fitch Robotics team! See a robot demo, and end with an interactive EV3 robot challenge.
The Aluminum Falcon Robotics team is an extracurricular program that aims to inspire students to explore STEM and promote it as a fun and engaging pathway to a fulfilling future. High school students are paired with adult mentors (primarily industry professionals, engineers, and teachers) to design, build, wire, and program robots for the FIRST Robotics Competition. The team also engages in outreach, such as LEGO Robotics camps and workshops, to excite others in the community about the future of STEM, and connect youth with industry experts in the community.
Join the Junior Friends of the Groton Public Library as they present a recently released family-friendly film. Refreshments will be for sale by the Junior Friends and the proceeds will be used to fund the group’s many community-service projects. Bring a blanket and pillow and get cozy as you enjoy a film on the big screen!
Join the Junior Friends of the Groton Public Library as they present a recently released family-friendly film. Refreshments will be for sale by the Junior Friends and the proceeds will be used to fund the group’s many community-service projects. Bring a blanket and pillow and get cozy as you enjoy a film on the big screen!
It's time to get spicy and join the Groton Public Library's new Spice Club! At the beginning of each month, we'll feature a new spice and make it available to you in a free take-home kit which includes a sample of the spice, information on its history and uses, and a recipe or two. Your job is to experiment with the spice and bring a creation that incorporates the spice to our monthly Meet & Eat. There, we'll dish about our culinary experiences and share samples of everyone's creations. Can't make it to our Meet & Eat? Take a snapshot of your creation and send it to kbalentine@groton-ct.gov.
This program is open to cooking enthusiasts of all ages. Supplies are limited and given on a first-come, first-served basis.
For more information, contact Miss Kim at 860-441-6750 or kbalentine@groton-ct.gov.
It's time to get spicy and join the Groton Public Library's new Spice Club! At the beginning of each month, we'll feature a new spice and make it available to you in a free take-home kit which includes a sample of the spice, information on its history and uses, and a recipe or two. Your job is to experiment with the spice and bring a creation that incorporates the spice to our monthly Meet & Eat. There, we'll dish about our culinary experiences and share samples of everyone's creations. Can't make it to our Meet & Eat? Take a snapshot of your creation and send it to kbalentine@groton-ct.gov.
This program is open to cooking enthusiasts of all ages. Supplies are limited and given on a first-come, first-served basis.
For more information, contact Miss Kim at 860-441-6750 or kbalentine@groton-ct.gov.
Join us for this REGISTERED program for children ages birth - 12 months. Babies will enjoy nursery rhymes, simple stories, songs, finger plays, and movements. Open playtime will be offered after storytime, giving children a chance to learn social skills and adults time to connect with other caregivers.
Registration will open on April 4, 2023
Please note that programming may be affected or cancelled due to COVID-19.
Join us for this REGISTERED program for children ages birth - 12 months. Babies will enjoy nursery rhymes, simple stories, songs, finger plays, and movements. Open playtime will be offered after storytime, giving children a chance to learn social skills and adults time to connect with other caregivers.
Registration will open on April 4, 2023
Please note that programming may be affected or cancelled due to COVID-19.
Join us the first Tuesday of every month for a free movie, freshly-popped popcorn, and iced-cold lemonade. These early-bird showings begin at 9:30 AM and may feature cinema classics, new releases, or documentaries.
Join us the first Tuesday of every month for a free movie, freshly-popped popcorn, and iced-cold lemonade. These early-bird showings begin at 9:30 AM and may feature cinema classics, new releases, or documentaries.
Join us for this REGISTERED program for children ages 1-2 years and their caregivers. Children will enjoy simple stories, songs, finger plays, and movements. Open playtime will be offered after storytime, giving children a chance to learn social skills and adults time to connect with other caregivers.
Registration will open on April 4, 2023
Please note that programming may be affected or cancelled due to COVID-19.
Join us for this REGISTERED program for children ages 1-2 years and their caregivers. Children will enjoy simple stories, songs, finger plays, and movements. Open playtime will be offered after storytime, giving children a chance to learn social skills and adults time to connect with other caregivers.
Registration will open on April 4, 2023
Please note that programming may be affected or cancelled due to COVID-19.
Do you knit, crochet, embroider, spin, sew, weave, braid rugs, or do any kind of fiber craft? Bring a project to work on and join us for a relaxing and creative evening. All levels are welcome!
Do you knit, crochet, embroider, spin, sew, weave, braid rugs, or do any kind of fiber craft? Bring a project to work on and join us for a relaxing and creative evening. All levels are welcome!
Join us for an active music enriched program open to all!
Sing & Stomp is a noisy half hour of songs, dance and fingerplays. No registration necessary.
*Children must be supervised by a caregiver at all times.
Programming may be affected or cancelled due to COVID-19.
Join us for an active music enriched program open to all!
Sing & Stomp is a noisy half hour of songs, dance and fingerplays. No registration necessary.
*Children must be supervised by a caregiver at all times.
Programming may be affected or cancelled due to COVID-19.
Are you committed to building an antiracist family environment for your children? Raising antiracist children is a noble goal for any parent, caregiver, or educator, but it can be hard to know where to start. Let Britt Hawthorne—a nationally recognized teacher and advocate—be your guide. Raising Antiracist Children acts as an interactive guide for strategically incorporating the tools of inclusivity into everyday life and parenting. In her book, Hawthorne breaks down antiracist parenting into four comprehensive sections and in this webinar you will learn about:
Healthy bodies—Establishing a safe and body-positive home environment to combat stereotypes and create boundaries.
Radical minds—Encouraging children to be agents of change, accompanied by scripts for teaching advocacy, giving and taking productive feedback, and becoming a co-conspirator for change.
Conscious shopping—Raising awareness of how local shopping can empower or hinder a community’s ability to thrive, and teaching readers of all ages how to create shopping habits that support their values.
Thriving communities—Acknowledging the personal power we have to shape our schools, towns, and worlds, accompanied by exercises for instigating change.
Raising Antiracist Children is a must-have, practical guide essential for parents and caregivers everywhere.
About the Author: Britt Hawthorne (they/she) is the author of the highly-anticipated, New York Times Bestseller, Raising Antiracist Children: A Practical Parenting Guide (Simon Element, 2022). The book is an interactive guide for strategically incorporating the tools of inclusivity into everyday life and parenting and it received a starred review from Kirkus.
Britt is also an antiracist educator, teacher, speaker, visionary, and advocate committed to raising a generation of antiracist children by centering families of the global majority and fostering equitable learning environments for students and children of all ages and backgrounds. Britt’s work moves the idea of equity in education from a goal to reality. She partners with action-orientated educators to create classroom environments that are inclusive and equitable for all learners.
You must register for this event: https://libraryc.org/grotonlibrary/26073/register The event will be recorded and available to view after the event.
Are you committed to building an antiracist family environment for your children? Raising antiracist children is a noble goal for any parent, caregiver, or educator, but it can be hard to know where to start. Let Britt Hawthorne—a nationally recognized teacher and advocate—be your guide. Raising Antiracist Children acts as an interactive guide for strategically incorporating the tools of inclusivity into everyday life and parenting. In her book, Hawthorne breaks down antiracist parenting into four comprehensive sections and in this webinar you will learn about:
Healthy bodies—Establishing a safe and body-positive home environment to combat stereotypes and create boundaries.
Radical minds—Encouraging children to be agents of change, accompanied by scripts for teaching advocacy, giving and taking productive feedback, and becoming a co-conspirator for change.
Conscious shopping—Raising awareness of how local shopping can empower or hinder a community’s ability to thrive, and teaching readers of all ages how to create shopping habits that support their values.
Thriving communities—Acknowledging the personal power we have to shape our schools, towns, and worlds, accompanied by exercises for instigating change.
Raising Antiracist Children is a must-have, practical guide essential for parents and caregivers everywhere.
About the Author: Britt Hawthorne (they/she) is the author of the highly-anticipated, New York Times Bestseller, Raising Antiracist Children: A Practical Parenting Guide (Simon Element, 2022). The book is an interactive guide for strategically incorporating the tools of inclusivity into everyday life and parenting and it received a starred review from Kirkus.
Britt is also an antiracist educator, teacher, speaker, visionary, and advocate committed to raising a generation of antiracist children by centering families of the global majority and fostering equitable learning environments for students and children of all ages and backgrounds. Britt’s work moves the idea of equity in education from a goal to reality. She partners with action-orientated educators to create classroom environments that are inclusive and equitable for all learners.
You must register for this event: https://libraryc.org/grotonlibrary/26073/register The event will be recorded and available to view after the event.
The subsidiary group Back the Blue Southeastern Riding Club to meet the first Wednesday of the month to discuss future riding events to support local charity events and the Back the Blue Southeastern CT 3rd Annual 9/11 Motorcycle Event.
The subsidiary group Back the Blue Southeastern Riding Club to meet the first Wednesday of the month to discuss future riding events to support local charity events and the Back the Blue Southeastern CT 3rd Annual 9/11 Motorcycle Event.
Join us for this drop-in program for children ages 3-5. Participants will enjoy stories, songs, finger plays, and an activity! Open playtime will be offered after storytime giving children a chance to learn social skills and adults time to connect with other cargivers.
Please note that programming may be affected or cancelled due to COVID-19.
Join us for this drop-in program for children ages 3-5. Participants will enjoy stories, songs, finger plays, and an activity! Open playtime will be offered after storytime giving children a chance to learn social skills and adults time to connect with other cargivers.
Please note that programming may be affected or cancelled due to COVID-19.
Board Meeting
Board Meeting
"Finding a Therapist" for Mental Health Awareness month.
"Finding a Therapist" for Mental Health Awareness month.
Drop in the Children's Room and get crafty!
*Children must be supervised by a caregiver at all times.
No registration is required. Available while supplies last.
Programming may be affected or cancelled due to COVID-19.
Drop in the Children's Room and get crafty!
*Children must be supervised by a caregiver at all times.
No registration is required. Available while supplies last.
Programming may be affected or cancelled due to COVID-19.
Stop by the Children's Room for a chance to read to our local therapy dog, Dune!
Reading times are available on a first come, first served basis. No registration required.
*Children must be supervised by a caregiver at all times.
Please note that programming may be affected or cancelled due to COVID-19.
Stop by the Children's Room for a chance to read to our local therapy dog, Dune!
Reading times are available on a first come, first served basis. No registration required.
*Children must be supervised by a caregiver at all times.
Please note that programming may be affected or cancelled due to COVID-19.
Join us for this REGISTERED program for children ages birth - 12 months. Babies will enjoy nursery rhymes, simple stories, songs, finger plays, and movements. Open playtime will be offered after storytime, giving children a chance to learn social skills and adults time to connect with other caregivers.
Registration will open on April 4, 2023
Please note that programming may be affected or cancelled due to COVID-19.
Join us for this REGISTERED program for children ages birth - 12 months. Babies will enjoy nursery rhymes, simple stories, songs, finger plays, and movements. Open playtime will be offered after storytime, giving children a chance to learn social skills and adults time to connect with other caregivers.
Registration will open on April 4, 2023
Please note that programming may be affected or cancelled due to COVID-19.
Join us for this REGISTERED program for children ages 1-2 years and their caregivers. Children will enjoy simple stories, songs, finger plays, and movements. Open playtime will be offered after storytime, giving children a chance to learn social skills and adults time to connect with other caregivers.
Registration will open on April 4, 2023
Please note that programming may be affected or cancelled due to COVID-19.
Join us for this REGISTERED program for children ages 1-2 years and their caregivers. Children will enjoy simple stories, songs, finger plays, and movements. Open playtime will be offered after storytime, giving children a chance to learn social skills and adults time to connect with other caregivers.
Registration will open on April 4, 2023
Please note that programming may be affected or cancelled due to COVID-19.
Enjoy this classic, fantasy card game with new friends! Beginners and experienced players are welcome. We will be playing with Commander decks and have some available to borrow. Players are welcome to bring their own decks as well.
This club meets on the 2nd and 4th tuesday of every month. This program is designed for teens entering 6th-12th grade. Programming may be affected or cancelled due to COVID-19.
Enjoy this classic, fantasy card game with new friends! Beginners and experienced players are welcome. We will be playing with Commander decks and have some available to borrow. Players are welcome to bring their own decks as well.
This club meets on the 2nd and 4th tuesday of every month. This program is designed for teens entering 6th-12th grade. Programming may be affected or cancelled due to COVID-19.
Book TBD.
Copies of the book will be available at the library.
Book TBD.
Copies of the book will be available at the library.
Join us for an active music enriched program open to all!
Sing & Stomp is a noisy half hour of songs, dance and fingerplays. No registration necessary.
*Children must be supervised by a caregiver at all times.
Programming may be affected or cancelled due to COVID-19.
Join us for an active music enriched program open to all!
Sing & Stomp is a noisy half hour of songs, dance and fingerplays. No registration necessary.
*Children must be supervised by a caregiver at all times.
Programming may be affected or cancelled due to COVID-19.
Club 306 is a social group for teens and tweens that celebrates and supports the LGBTQ+ community. Join us for fun activities and snacks on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month!
Want to learn more about the LGBTQ+ community? Check out the books with the Dewey Decimal number: 306.76!
Programming may be affected or cancelled due to COVID-19.
Club 306 is a social group for teens and tweens that celebrates and supports the LGBTQ+ community. Join us for fun activities and snacks on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month!
Want to learn more about the LGBTQ+ community? Check out the books with the Dewey Decimal number: 306.76!
Programming may be affected or cancelled due to COVID-19.
Friedman’s debut collection, Not Funny, takes on the third rails of modern life in Jena’s bold and subversive style, with essays that explore cancel culture, sexism, work, celebrity worship, and…dead baby jokes.
In a moment where women’s rights are being rolled back, fascism is on the rise, and so many of us could use a breather as we struggle to get by, Jena applies her unique gifts to pull a laugh from things deemed too raw, too precious, and too scary to joke about. She shares her stories of taking on those who told her she was too brash, too edgy, and too “unlikable” to make it. She deftly dissects how we get coerced into silence on the issues that matter most, until they’ve gone too far afield to be turned back around again. And she shares her struggles to make it (-ish) in a world that, more often than not, would rather tune out than listen to a woman confronting the indignities we’ve been told to bear.
About the Author: Jena Friedman is a comedian, filmmaker, and creator of AMC’s Indefensible and Soft Focus with Jena Friedman on Adult Swim. She has worked on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, Late Show with David Letterman, and her writing has appeared in The New Yorker, ARTNET, and The Guardian. She was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay, and won a Writer’s Guild of America award for her work on Borat Subsequent Moviefilm. She splits her time between Los Angeles and New York. Find out more at JenaFriedman.com and follow her on Twitter @JenaFriedman.
You must register for this event: https://libraryc.org/grotonlibrary/26333/register Event will be recorded and available to view after.
Friedman’s debut collection, Not Funny, takes on the third rails of modern life in Jena’s bold and subversive style, with essays that explore cancel culture, sexism, work, celebrity worship, and…dead baby jokes.
In a moment where women’s rights are being rolled back, fascism is on the rise, and so many of us could use a breather as we struggle to get by, Jena applies her unique gifts to pull a laugh from things deemed too raw, too precious, and too scary to joke about. She shares her stories of taking on those who told her she was too brash, too edgy, and too “unlikable” to make it. She deftly dissects how we get coerced into silence on the issues that matter most, until they’ve gone too far afield to be turned back around again. And she shares her struggles to make it (-ish) in a world that, more often than not, would rather tune out than listen to a woman confronting the indignities we’ve been told to bear.
About the Author: Jena Friedman is a comedian, filmmaker, and creator of AMC’s Indefensible and Soft Focus with Jena Friedman on Adult Swim. She has worked on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, Late Show with David Letterman, and her writing has appeared in The New Yorker, ARTNET, and The Guardian. She was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay, and won a Writer’s Guild of America award for her work on Borat Subsequent Moviefilm. She splits her time between Los Angeles and New York. Find out more at JenaFriedman.com and follow her on Twitter @JenaFriedman.
You must register for this event: https://libraryc.org/grotonlibrary/26333/register Event will be recorded and available to view after.
Join us for this drop-in program for children ages 3-5. Participants will enjoy stories, songs, finger plays, and an activity! Open playtime will be offered after storytime giving children a chance to learn social skills and adults time to connect with other cargivers.
Please note that programming may be affected or cancelled due to COVID-19.
Join us for this drop-in program for children ages 3-5. Participants will enjoy stories, songs, finger plays, and an activity! Open playtime will be offered after storytime giving children a chance to learn social skills and adults time to connect with other cargivers.
Please note that programming may be affected or cancelled due to COVID-19.
David Eichelberg, Outreach and Transisiton Specialist, Mohegan Tribe will share Mohegan Culture, History and Tradition.
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hQOqR2-cQbGcyLYykS7swQ
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
David Eichelberg, Outreach and Transisiton Specialist, Mohegan Tribe will share Mohegan Culture, History and Tradition.
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hQOqR2-cQbGcyLYykS7swQ
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
The Circle of Friends is having an Outdoor Book Sale on Saturday, May 13th between the hours of 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM. Look for us on the Children's Room patio. We'll have a great selection of new and gently-used books up for grabs, as well as DVDs, audiobooks, and games. All items are "Name Your Own Price" and proceeds from the Circle of Friends' Book Sale benefit the Groton Public Library. Get the goods before they're gone! This sale is one day only.
Note: In the event of inclement weather, the sale will be held inside.
The Circle of Friends is having an Outdoor Book Sale on Saturday, May 13th between the hours of 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM. Look for us on the Children's Room patio. We'll have a great selection of new and gently-used books up for grabs, as well as DVDs, audiobooks, and games. All items are "Name Your Own Price" and proceeds from the Circle of Friends' Book Sale benefit the Groton Public Library. Get the goods before they're gone! This sale is one day only.
Note: In the event of inclement weather, the sale will be held inside.
In this weekly class, kids and parents will work together to create breakfast, lunch, and snack ideas for young eaters.
In this weekly class, kids and parents will work together to create breakfast, lunch, and snack ideas for young eaters.
It is National Police Week, and we are celebrating at the Groton Public Library with donuts! In this messy, hands-on program, teens and local police officers will decorate delicious donuts. All supplies provided; registration is encouraged.
Programming may be affected or cancelled due to COVID-19.
It is National Police Week, and we are celebrating at the Groton Public Library with donuts! In this messy, hands-on program, teens and local police officers will decorate delicious donuts. All supplies provided; registration is encouraged.
Programming may be affected or cancelled due to COVID-19.
The Wolf is trying to blow down the Three Little Pigs Houses! Design houses of straw, sticks and bricks that can hold up to the Big Bad Wolf!
Supplies will be provided.
This challenge is open to school-aged children 5+. No Registration required.
The Wolf is trying to blow down the Three Little Pigs Houses! Design houses of straw, sticks and bricks that can hold up to the Big Bad Wolf!
Supplies will be provided.
This challenge is open to school-aged children 5+. No Registration required.
Join us as we learn to play Carcassonne! This tile placement game allows you to shape the landscape of medieval France through cities, monasteries, farms, and more. Carcassonne is a well-loved classic and favorite among gamers. After learning how to play our title game, attendees can play any of the games in our collection or bring their own for an evening of board game fun!
This program is designed for adults, 18+. Please note that programming may be affected or cancelled due to COVID-19.
Join us as we learn to play Carcassonne! This tile placement game allows you to shape the landscape of medieval France through cities, monasteries, farms, and more. Carcassonne is a well-loved classic and favorite among gamers. After learning how to play our title game, attendees can play any of the games in our collection or bring their own for an evening of board game fun!
This program is designed for adults, 18+. Please note that programming may be affected or cancelled due to COVID-19.
Do you love all things anime and manga? Join the Anime Manga Club (A.M.C.)! Each month we feature a different series with snacks, activities, and more. This month we will be featuring Assassination Classroom by Yusei Matsui.
Copies of the chosen manga are available for checkout in Teenscape. Programming may be affected or cancelled due to COVID-19.
Do you love all things anime and manga? Join the Anime Manga Club (A.M.C.)! Each month we feature a different series with snacks, activities, and more. This month we will be featuring Assassination Classroom by Yusei Matsui.
Copies of the chosen manga are available for checkout in Teenscape. Programming may be affected or cancelled due to COVID-19.
