The Junior Friends want your refundable empties! Drop off your empty (and clean) bottles and cans to the bin inside the Library between April 14-27. No sorting is necessary. The Junior Friends will bring the bottles and cans to redemption centers and the proceeds will help fund their 9th annual Bumpers & Books. This Can-Do Fundraiser helps the Earth and the Library!
The Junior Friends want your refundable empties! Drop off your empty (and clean) bottles and cans to the bin inside the Library between April 14-27. No sorting is necessary. The Junior Friends will bring the bottles and cans to redemption centers and the proceeds will help fund their 9th annual Bumpers & Books. This Can-Do Fundraiser helps the Earth and the Library!
April 22-29, drop off one bag or box of supplies in good, usable condition. The swap will be held on Tuesday, April 30, from 5:30-8 PM.
Please note: any leftover items will be used by the Library, donated, or discarded.
April 22-29, drop off one bag or box of supplies in good, usable condition. The swap will be held on Tuesday, April 30, from 5:30-8 PM.
Please note: any leftover items will be used by the Library, donated, or discarded.
Join us for this weekly registered program for children ages birth - 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.
Registration will open at noon one week prior to the class.
Join us for this weekly registered program for children ages birth - 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.
Registration will open at noon one week prior to the class.
Join us for this weekly registered program for children ages 2-4 years. Toddlers will enjoy stories, songs, movement, and an activity. Open playtime will be offered after storytime.
Registration will open at noon, one week prior to the class.
Join us for this weekly registered program for children ages 2-4 years. Toddlers will enjoy stories, songs, movement, and an activity. Open playtime will be offered after storytime.
Registration will open at noon, one week prior to the class.
Steve Fagin, whose award-winning Great Outdoors column appears in The Day newspaper, will speak about his new book, AMC’s Best Day Hikes in Connecticut & Rhode Island.
This 350-page volume, the fourth edition of a popular guide published by The Appalachian Mountain Club, has been revised and expanded with new hikes that range from easy strolls to strenuous scrambles. It includes maps and color photographs for each of the 60 outings, as well as essays describing interesting historic and natural features.
In addition to writing his weekly newspaper column, Fagin serves as book editor of Appalachia, America’s longest-running journal of mountaineering and conservation. His articles have been published in The New York Times and Runner’s World magazine, and is co-author of the book Treasures of Southeastern Connecticut.
While this new book focuses on hikes close to home, Fagin has scaled all 67 New England 4,000-footers with his son, Tom, and climbed in the Himalayas, Andes and Alps. He lives in Ledyard with his wife, author Lisa Hall Brownell.
Fagin will sign copies of the new book during the April 23 event, which will begin at 6:30PM.
Steve Fagin, whose award-winning Great Outdoors column appears in The Day newspaper, will speak about his new book, AMC’s Best Day Hikes in Connecticut & Rhode Island.
This 350-page volume, the fourth edition of a popular guide published by The Appalachian Mountain Club, has been revised and expanded with new hikes that range from easy strolls to strenuous scrambles. It includes maps and color photographs for each of the 60 outings, as well as essays describing interesting historic and natural features.
In addition to writing his weekly newspaper column, Fagin serves as book editor of Appalachia, America’s longest-running journal of mountaineering and conservation. His articles have been published in The New York Times and Runner’s World magazine, and is co-author of the book Treasures of Southeastern Connecticut.
While this new book focuses on hikes close to home, Fagin has scaled all 67 New England 4,000-footers with his son, Tom, and climbed in the Himalayas, Andes and Alps. He lives in Ledyard with his wife, author Lisa Hall Brownell.
Fagin will sign copies of the new book during the April 23 event, which will begin at 6:30PM.
The Junior Friends want your refundable empties! Drop off your empty (and clean) bottles and cans to the bin inside the Library between April 14-27. No sorting is necessary. The Junior Friends will bring the bottles and cans to redemption centers and the proceeds will help fund their 9th annual Bumpers & Books. This Can-Do Fundraiser helps the Earth and the Library!
The Junior Friends want your refundable empties! Drop off your empty (and clean) bottles and cans to the bin inside the Library between April 14-27. No sorting is necessary. The Junior Friends will bring the bottles and cans to redemption centers and the proceeds will help fund their 9th annual Bumpers & Books. This Can-Do Fundraiser helps the Earth and the Library!
April 22-29, drop off one bag or box of supplies in good, usable condition. The swap will be held on Tuesday, April 30, from 5:30-8 PM.
Please note: any leftover items will be used by the Library, donated, or discarded.
April 22-29, drop off one bag or box of supplies in good, usable condition. The swap will be held on Tuesday, April 30, from 5:30-8 PM.
Please note: any leftover items will be used by the Library, donated, or discarded.
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.
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.
The Teen Programming Area will be opened for students in grades 6-12 to study.
No Registration Required.
The Teen Programming Area will be opened for students in grades 6-12 to study.
No Registration Required.
We have created a book group for Millennials and Gen Z-ers ages 21-42. 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's theme is "Transitions, Transformation and Transcendance."
We have created a book group for Millennials and Gen Z-ers ages 21-42. 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's theme is "Transitions, Transformation and Transcendance."
The Junior Friends want your refundable empties! Drop off your empty (and clean) bottles and cans to the bin inside the Library between April 14-27. No sorting is necessary. The Junior Friends will bring the bottles and cans to redemption centers and the proceeds will help fund their 9th annual Bumpers & Books. This Can-Do Fundraiser helps the Earth and the Library!
The Junior Friends want your refundable empties! Drop off your empty (and clean) bottles and cans to the bin inside the Library between April 14-27. No sorting is necessary. The Junior Friends will bring the bottles and cans to redemption centers and the proceeds will help fund their 9th annual Bumpers & Books. This Can-Do Fundraiser helps the Earth and the Library!
April 22-29, drop off one bag or box of supplies in good, usable condition. The swap will be held on Tuesday, April 30, from 5:30-8 PM.
Please note: any leftover items will be used by the Library, donated, or discarded.
April 22-29, drop off one bag or box of supplies in good, usable condition. The swap will be held on Tuesday, April 30, from 5:30-8 PM.
Please note: any leftover items will be used by the Library, donated, or discarded.
Preschoolers ages 4-5 will listen to a story, then create artwork inspired by that story. Space is limited; registration opens at noon, one week prior to the program.
Only one registration needed per family.
This program is generously funded by CT Humanities.
Preschoolers ages 4-5 will listen to a story, then create artwork inspired by that story. Space is limited; registration opens at noon, one week prior to the program.
Only one registration needed per family.
This program is generously funded by CT Humanities.
The Junior Friends want your refundable empties! Drop off your empty (and clean) bottles and cans to the bin inside the Library between April 14-27. No sorting is necessary. The Junior Friends will bring the bottles and cans to redemption centers and the proceeds will help fund their 9th annual Bumpers & Books. This Can-Do Fundraiser helps the Earth and the Library!
The Junior Friends want your refundable empties! Drop off your empty (and clean) bottles and cans to the bin inside the Library between April 14-27. No sorting is necessary. The Junior Friends will bring the bottles and cans to redemption centers and the proceeds will help fund their 9th annual Bumpers & Books. This Can-Do Fundraiser helps the Earth and the Library!
April 22-29, drop off one bag or box of supplies in good, usable condition. The swap will be held on Tuesday, April 30, from 5:30-8 PM.
Please note: any leftover items will be used by the Library, donated, or discarded.
April 22-29, drop off one bag or box of supplies in good, usable condition. The swap will be held on Tuesday, April 30, from 5:30-8 PM.
Please note: any leftover items will be used by the Library, donated, or discarded.
April 22-29, drop off one bag or box of supplies in good, usable condition. The swap will be held on Tuesday, April 30, from 5:30-8 PM.
Please note: any leftover items will be used by the Library, donated, or discarded.
April 22-29, drop off one bag or box of supplies in good, usable condition. The swap will be held on Tuesday, April 30, from 5:30-8 PM.
Please note: any leftover items will be used by the Library, donated, or discarded.
The Junior Friends want your refundable empties! Drop off your empty (and clean) bottles and cans to the bin inside the Library between April 14-27. No sorting is necessary. The Junior Friends will bring the bottles and cans to redemption centers and the proceeds will help fund their 9th annual Bumpers & Books. This Can-Do Fundraiser helps the Earth and the Library!
The Junior Friends want your refundable empties! Drop off your empty (and clean) bottles and cans to the bin inside the Library between April 14-27. No sorting is necessary. The Junior Friends will bring the bottles and cans to redemption centers and the proceeds will help fund their 9th annual Bumpers & Books. This Can-Do Fundraiser helps the Earth and the Library!
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.
Join us for a recently-released film, classic, or documentary. Free popcorn and lemonade!
Join us for a recently-released film, classic, or documentary. Free popcorn and lemonade!
April 22-29, drop off one bag or box of supplies in good, usable condition. The swap will be held on Tuesday, April 30, from 5:30-8 PM.
Please note: any leftover items will be used by the Library, donated, or discarded.
April 22-29, drop off one bag or box of supplies in good, usable condition. The swap will be held on Tuesday, April 30, from 5:30-8 PM.
Please note: any leftover items will be used by the Library, donated, or discarded.
Explore more advanced features of Microsoft Word. Learn how to modify spacing, insert pictures and adjust columns and page numbers
Explore more advanced features of Microsoft Word. Learn how to modify spacing, insert pictures and adjust columns and page numbers
April 22-29, drop off one bag or box of supplies in good, usable condition. The swap will be held on Tuesday, April 30, from 5:30-8 PM.
Please note: any leftover items will be used by the Library, donated, or discarded.
April 22-29, drop off one bag or box of supplies in good, usable condition. The swap will be held on Tuesday, April 30, from 5:30-8 PM.
Please note: any leftover items will be used by the Library, donated, or discarded.
The Teen Programming Area will be opened for students in grades 6-12 to study.
No Registration Required.
The Teen Programming Area will be opened for students in grades 6-12 to study.
No Registration Required.
Pick up a bag full of fun! Bags include most of the supplies you need, plus instructions to create a craft.
Available while supplies last.
Recommended for ages 5+.
Pick up a bag full of fun! Bags include most of the supplies you need, plus instructions to create a craft.
Available while supplies last.
Recommended for ages 5+.
Pick up a bag of supplies to complete the mystery craft, available while supplies last.
For teens entering grades 6-12.
Pick up a bag of supplies to complete the mystery craft, available while supplies last.
For teens entering grades 6-12.
Join us for this weekly registered program for children ages birth - 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.
Registration will open at noon one week prior to the class.
Join us for this weekly registered program for children ages birth - 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.
Registration will open at noon one week prior to the class.
Join us for this weekly registered program for children ages 2-4 years. Toddlers will enjoy stories, songs, movement, and an activity. Open playtime will be offered after storytime.
Registration will open at noon, one week prior to the class.
Join us for this weekly registered program for children ages 2-4 years. Toddlers will enjoy stories, songs, movement, and an activity. Open playtime will be offered after storytime.
Registration will open at noon, one week prior to the class.
Would you like to help plan our 9th Annual Bumpers & Books event? The Junior Friends need your input to help make our 2024 event bigger and better than ever before. Kids, teens, and adults are welcome to join our Bumpers & Books planning committee. We will meet regularly until the big event on October 19th. Join us!
Would you like to help plan our 9th Annual Bumpers & Books event? The Junior Friends need your input to help make our 2024 event bigger and better than ever before. Kids, teens, and adults are welcome to join our Bumpers & Books planning committee. We will meet regularly until the big event on October 19th. Join us!
Each bag has a hands-on experience. Teens can complete the STEM challenge at the library or take their bag to go.
Each bag has a hands-on experience. Teens can complete the STEM challenge at the library or take their bag to go.
April 22-29, drop off one bag or box of supplies in good, usable condition. The swap will be held on Tuesday, April 30, from 5:30-8 PM.
Please note: any leftover items will be used by the Library, donated, or discarded.
April 22-29, drop off one bag or box of supplies in good, usable condition. The swap will be held on Tuesday, April 30, from 5:30-8 PM.
Please note: any leftover items will be used by the Library, donated, or discarded.
It's time to get spicy and join the Groton Public Library's 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 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 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.
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.
New York Times Bestselling Author of The Mysterious Case of Rudolph Diesel and Ghosts of Manhattan. This book reveals the hidden history of Rudolf Diesel, one of the world’s greatest inventors, and his mysterious disappearance on the eve of World War I.
September 29, 1913: the steamship Dresden is halfway between Belgium and England. On board is one of the most famous men in the world, Rudolf Diesel, whose new internal combustion engine is on the verge of revolutionizing global industry forever. But Diesel never arrives at his destination. He vanishes during the night and headlines around the world wonder if it was an accident, suicide, or murder?
Registration is required: https://libraryc.org/grotonlibrary/46592/register
Author talks are recorded and available on demand.
The Virtual Author Series is generously funded by Groton Public Library's Circle of Friends.
New York Times Bestselling Author of The Mysterious Case of Rudolph Diesel and Ghosts of Manhattan. This book reveals the hidden history of Rudolf Diesel, one of the world’s greatest inventors, and his mysterious disappearance on the eve of World War I.
September 29, 1913: the steamship Dresden is halfway between Belgium and England. On board is one of the most famous men in the world, Rudolf Diesel, whose new internal combustion engine is on the verge of revolutionizing global industry forever. But Diesel never arrives at his destination. He vanishes during the night and headlines around the world wonder if it was an accident, suicide, or murder?
Registration is required: https://libraryc.org/grotonlibrary/46592/register
Author talks are recorded and available on demand.
The Virtual Author Series is generously funded by Groton Public Library's Circle of Friends.
The Teen Programming Area will be opened for students in grades 6-12 to study.
No Registration Required.
The Teen Programming Area will be opened for students in grades 6-12 to study.
No Registration Required.
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
May the Force be with YOU! Pick up a craft to take home and Celebrate Star Wars Day!
For teens grades 6-12.
*While supplies last.
May the Force be with YOU! Pick up a craft to take home and Celebrate Star Wars Day!
For teens grades 6-12.
*While supplies last.
Teen Volunteers are needed to help with our all ages Crafty Kids/Read with Major Programs.
Location: Children's Activity Room
Time: 9:45-11:15AM
Tasks: Set up and clean up craft area, direct families to program
Volunteers MUST have a volunteer form on file. Teens entering grades 6-12 are eligible for volunteer positions. If you are interested in becoming a teen volunteer, please contact the library before signing up.
Teen Volunteers are needed to help with our all ages Crafty Kids/Read with Major Programs.
Location: Children's Activity Room
Time: 9:45-11:15AM
Tasks: Set up and clean up craft area, direct families to program
Volunteers MUST have a volunteer form on file. Teens entering grades 6-12 are eligible for volunteer positions. If you are interested in becoming a teen volunteer, please contact the library before signing up.
Drop by 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.
Drop by 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.
Stop by the Children's Room for a chance to read to our local therapy dog, Major!
Reading times are available on a first come, first served basis. No registration required.
*All ages are welcome. Children must be supervised by a caregiver at all times.
Stop by the Children's Room for a chance to read to our local therapy dog, Major!
Reading times are available on a first come, first served basis. No registration required.
*All ages are welcome. Children must be supervised by a caregiver at all times.
The Teen Programming Area will be opened for students in grades 6-12 to study.
No Registration Required.
The Teen Programming Area will be opened for students in grades 6-12 to study.
No Registration Required.
Teen Volunteers are needed to help with programming preparation.
Location: Children's Activity Room
Time: Drop in any time between 6 - 8 PM
Tasks: Cutting, sorting, assembling projects, etc.
Volunteers MUST have a volunteer form on file. Teens entering grades 6-12 are eligible for volunteer positions. If you are interested in becoming a teen volunteer, please contact the library before signing up.
Teen Volunteers are needed to help with programming preparation.
Location: Children's Activity Room
Time: Drop in any time between 6 - 8 PM
Tasks: Cutting, sorting, assembling projects, etc.
Volunteers MUST have a volunteer form on file. Teens entering grades 6-12 are eligible for volunteer positions. If you are interested in becoming a teen volunteer, please contact the library before signing up.
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 weekly registered program for children ages birth - 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.
Registration will open at noon one week prior to the class.
Join us for this weekly registered program for children ages birth - 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.
Registration will open at noon one week prior to the class.
Join us for this weekly registered program for children ages 2-4 years. Toddlers will enjoy stories, songs, movement, and an activity. Open playtime will be offered after storytime.
Registration will open at noon, one week prior to the class.
Join us for this weekly registered program for children ages 2-4 years. Toddlers will enjoy stories, songs, movement, and an activity. Open playtime will be offered after storytime.
Registration will open at noon, one week prior to the class.
Project: DIY Felt Craft
Teens can stop by the Teen Area anytime from 4-6PM to create a craft.
Project: DIY Felt Craft
Teens can stop by the Teen Area anytime from 4-6PM to create a craft.
Join us for "Let's Cook!" a monthly cooking series led by food aficionado, Dana Parfitt. These live demonstrations take you through recipes step-by-step and include a tasting. Don't miss these fun-filled, delicious demos!
May's Class: Crockpot Creations! This class will include information on crockpot safety, tips on creating easy meals any time of year, and simple crockpot cleanup.
Registration is required and space is limited. To register, click the button below.
This class is generously funded by the Circle of Friends.
Join us for "Let's Cook!" a monthly cooking series led by food aficionado, Dana Parfitt. These live demonstrations take you through recipes step-by-step and include a tasting. Don't miss these fun-filled, delicious demos!
May's Class: Crockpot Creations! This class will include information on crockpot safety, tips on creating easy meals any time of year, and simple crockpot cleanup.
Registration is required and space is limited. To register, click the button below.
This class is generously funded by the Circle of Friends.
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.
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.
Join us to do anime related crafts! Recommended for children 8-13.
Join us to do anime related crafts! Recommended for children 8-13.
Retired Library of Congress librarian Julianne Mangin was a reluctant genealogist — at first. But after acquiring her ailing mother’s genealogy files, something drew her into the family history. Maybe it was years of listening to her mother’s cryptic stories of her childhood which featured a delicatessen, a state hospital, a county home for neglected children, and a father who disappeared. Even though Grandpa divorced her mother and never got her out of the county home, Mangin’s mother defended her father’s absence and called him a wonderful father.
Mangin has turned her mother’s fragmented tales into a detailed account of her family history, and with it, provided an inside look at life at Norwich State Hospital in the early and mid-20th century. Using patient records, genealogical methods, and DNA testing, Mangin has pieced together a family story that reads like a Dickens novel. Weaving in what she learned about intergenerational trauma and the consequences of family secrets, Mangin has created a testament to the power of family history to empower people and heal old wounds.
Mangin will give a brief talk about the book and her research and gear the program to aspects of interest to the audience.
Copies of the book, which sell for $20 cash or PayPal payment, will be available for purchase.
Retired Library of Congress librarian Julianne Mangin was a reluctant genealogist — at first. But after acquiring her ailing mother’s genealogy files, something drew her into the family history. Maybe it was years of listening to her mother’s cryptic stories of her childhood which featured a delicatessen, a state hospital, a county home for neglected children, and a father who disappeared. Even though Grandpa divorced her mother and never got her out of the county home, Mangin’s mother defended her father’s absence and called him a wonderful father.
Mangin has turned her mother’s fragmented tales into a detailed account of her family history, and with it, provided an inside look at life at Norwich State Hospital in the early and mid-20th century. Using patient records, genealogical methods, and DNA testing, Mangin has pieced together a family story that reads like a Dickens novel. Weaving in what she learned about intergenerational trauma and the consequences of family secrets, Mangin has created a testament to the power of family history to empower people and heal old wounds.
Mangin will give a brief talk about the book and her research and gear the program to aspects of interest to the audience.
Copies of the book, which sell for $20 cash or PayPal payment, will be available for purchase.
Nothing brings a family together like a murder next door.
You’re invited to join Nina Simon online as she chats about her lighthearted whodunnit about a grandmother-mother-daughter trio of amateur sleuths.
Mother-Daughter Murder Night follows high-powered business woman Lana Rubicon. She has a lot to be proud of with her keen intelligence, impeccable taste, and the L.A. real estate empire she’s built. But when she finds herself trapped 300 miles north of the city, convalescing in a sleepy coastal town with her adult daughter Beth and teenage granddaughter Jack, Lana is stuck counting otters instead of square footage—and hoping that boredom won’t kill her before the cancer does.
In a turn of events, when Jack happens upon a dead body while kayaking she quickly becomes a suspect in the homicide investigation, and the Rubicon women are thrown into chaos.
Registration is required for this event: https://libraryc.org/grotonlibrary/47011/register
Author talks are recorded and available on demand.
The Virtual Author Series is generously funded by Groton Public Library's Circle of Friends.
Nothing brings a family together like a murder next door.
You’re invited to join Nina Simon online as she chats about her lighthearted whodunnit about a grandmother-mother-daughter trio of amateur sleuths.
Mother-Daughter Murder Night follows high-powered business woman Lana Rubicon. She has a lot to be proud of with her keen intelligence, impeccable taste, and the L.A. real estate empire she’s built. But when she finds herself trapped 300 miles north of the city, convalescing in a sleepy coastal town with her adult daughter Beth and teenage granddaughter Jack, Lana is stuck counting otters instead of square footage—and hoping that boredom won’t kill her before the cancer does.
In a turn of events, when Jack happens upon a dead body while kayaking she quickly becomes a suspect in the homicide investigation, and the Rubicon women are thrown into chaos.
Registration is required for this event: https://libraryc.org/grotonlibrary/47011/register
Author talks are recorded and available on demand.
The Virtual Author Series is generously funded by Groton Public Library's Circle of Friends.
Want to know what is happening in Groton? Deb Jones, from Town of Groton Planning Department will be available to answer your questions!
Want to know what is happening in Groton? Deb Jones, from Town of Groton Planning Department will be available to answer your questions!
Learn the basics of Medicare at this free informational session. Rick Mattson, of Morin Associates, will discuss Medicare Part A and B, Part C Advantage plans, Part D prescription plans and supplemental plan coverage.
A Q&A session will be held after the presentation. No specific plans will be reviewed, and no selling will take place.
Presented by Rick Mattson of Morrin Associates in Groton.
Registration is suggested but not required.
Learn the basics of Medicare at this free informational session. Rick Mattson, of Morin Associates, will discuss Medicare Part A and B, Part C Advantage plans, Part D prescription plans and supplemental plan coverage.
A Q&A session will be held after the presentation. No specific plans will be reviewed, and no selling will take place.
Presented by Rick Mattson of Morrin Associates in Groton.
Registration is suggested but not required.
Theme: Yarn Art
Open to 12+. No registration required.
Theme: Yarn Art
Open to 12+. No registration required.
The Circle of Friends is having a Book Sale on Saturday, May 11th between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM, in conjunction with the Trillium Garden Club's Plant Sale. Be sure to look for the sale outside and in the Book Sale Room. There will be 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 book sale benefit the Groton Public Library. Get the goods before they're gone!
The Circle of Friends is having a Book Sale on Saturday, May 11th between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM, in conjunction with the Trillium Garden Club's Plant Sale. Be sure to look for the sale outside and in the Book Sale Room. There will be 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 book sale benefit the Groton Public Library. Get the goods before they're gone!
Join us for a recently-released film, classic, or documentary. Free popcorn and lemonade!
Join us for a recently-released film, classic, or documentary. Free popcorn and lemonade!
Family Grab and Go: Book Bags
Help us decorate our walls for summer by participating in this special Grab & Go for families!
Grab: Pick up a canvas book bag during regular Library hours on Monday, May 13th; available while supplies last.
Go: Bring your book bag home and decorate it using your own supplies and talent. Be creative! One decorator will be chosen to win a Groton Public Library swag bag.
Return: Return your completed book bag to the Library no later than Friday, May 31st. We will display the bags during the summer and then give them back to you to enjoy.
Family Grab and Go: Book Bags
Help us decorate our walls for summer by participating in this special Grab & Go for families!
Grab: Pick up a canvas book bag during regular Library hours on Monday, May 13th; available while supplies last.
Go: Bring your book bag home and decorate it using your own supplies and talent. Be creative! One decorator will be chosen to win a Groton Public Library swag bag.
Return: Return your completed book bag to the Library no later than Friday, May 31st. We will display the bags during the summer and then give them back to you to enjoy.
The Teen Programming Area will be opened for students in grades 6-12 to study.
No Registration Required.
The Teen Programming Area will be opened for students in grades 6-12 to study.
No Registration Required.
Teens and Adults are invited to get crafty at the Library.
No Registration Required
Teens and Adults are invited to get crafty at the Library.
No Registration Required
Drop in to make bright springtime flowers using pastels or tissue paper.
Ages 5+
Drop in to make bright springtime flowers using pastels or tissue paper.
Ages 5+
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.
A mother vanished. A father presumed guilty. There is no proof. There are no witnesses. For the children, there is only doubt. From the bestselling author of Defending Jacob. . . .
A BOOKREPORTER BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR
One afternoon in November 1975, ten-year-old Miranda Larkin comes home from school to find her house eerily quiet. Her mother is missing. Nothing else is out of place. There is no sign of struggle. Her mom’s pocketbook remains in the front hall, in its usual spot.
So begins a mystery that will span a lifetime. What happened to Jane Larkin?
Investigators suspect Jane’s husband. A criminal defense attorney, Dan Larkin would surely be an expert in outfoxing the police.
But no evidence is found linking him to a crime, and the case fades from the public’s memory, a simmering, unresolved riddle. Jane’s three children—Alex, Jeff, and Miranda—are left to be raised by the man who may have murdered their mother.
Two decades later, the remains of Jane Larkin are found. The investigation is awakened. The children, now grown, are forced to choose sides. With their father or against him? Guilty or innocent? And what happens if they are wrong?
A tale about family—family secrets and vengeance, but also family love—All That Is Mine I Carry With Me masterfully grapples with a primal question: When does loyalty reach its limit?
Copies of the book are available at the library
A mother vanished. A father presumed guilty. There is no proof. There are no witnesses. For the children, there is only doubt. From the bestselling author of Defending Jacob. . . .
A BOOKREPORTER BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR
One afternoon in November 1975, ten-year-old Miranda Larkin comes home from school to find her house eerily quiet. Her mother is missing. Nothing else is out of place. There is no sign of struggle. Her mom’s pocketbook remains in the front hall, in its usual spot.
So begins a mystery that will span a lifetime. What happened to Jane Larkin?
Investigators suspect Jane’s husband. A criminal defense attorney, Dan Larkin would surely be an expert in outfoxing the police.
But no evidence is found linking him to a crime, and the case fades from the public’s memory, a simmering, unresolved riddle. Jane’s three children—Alex, Jeff, and Miranda—are left to be raised by the man who may have murdered their mother.
Two decades later, the remains of Jane Larkin are found. The investigation is awakened. The children, now grown, are forced to choose sides. With their father or against him? Guilty or innocent? And what happens if they are wrong?
A tale about family—family secrets and vengeance, but also family love—All That Is Mine I Carry With Me masterfully grapples with a primal question: When does loyalty reach its limit?
Copies of the book are available at the library
The Teen Programming Area will be opened for students in grades 6-12 to study.
No Registration Required.
The Teen Programming Area will be opened for students in grades 6-12 to study.
No Registration Required.
Preschoolers ages 4-5 will listen to a story, then create artwork inspired by that story. Space is limited; registration opens at noon, one week prior to the program.
Only one registration needed per family.
This program is generously funded by CT Humanities.
Preschoolers ages 4-5 will listen to a story, then create artwork inspired by that story. Space is limited; registration opens at noon, one week prior to the program.
Only one registration needed per family.
This program is generously funded by CT Humanities.
Join us for a 2-hour walk along Tri Town Trail, across meadows, a pristine stream, and uphill wetlands. Look and listen for migrant and resident birds. We will enjoy all aspects of spring plants and wildlife we encounter along the way. Remember your binoculars! Guided by Maggie Jones, Landscape Ecologist and Ornithologist.
Register by calling the Groton Public Library at 860-441-6750.
Join us for a 2-hour walk along Tri Town Trail, across meadows, a pristine stream, and uphill wetlands. Look and listen for migrant and resident birds. We will enjoy all aspects of spring plants and wildlife we encounter along the way. Remember your binoculars! Guided by Maggie Jones, Landscape Ecologist and Ornithologist.
Register by calling the Groton Public Library at 860-441-6750.
The Teen Programming Area will be opened for students in grades 6-12 to study.
No Registration Required.
The Teen Programming Area will be opened for students in grades 6-12 to study.
No Registration Required.
Pick up a bag full of fun! Bags include most of the supplies you need, plus instructions to create a craft.
Available while supplies last.
Recommended for ages 5+.
Pick up a bag full of fun! Bags include most of the supplies you need, plus instructions to create a craft.
Available while supplies last.
Recommended for ages 5+.
Pick up a bag of supplies to complete the mystery craft, available while supplies last.
For teens entering grades 6-12.
Pick up a bag of supplies to complete the mystery craft, available while supplies last.
For teens entering grades 6-12.
Would you like to help plan our 9th Annual Bumpers & Books event? The Junior Friends need your input to help make our 2024 event bigger and better than ever before. Kids, teens, and adults are welcome to join our Bumpers & Books planning committee. We will meet regularly until the big event on October 19th. Join us!
Would you like to help plan our 9th Annual Bumpers & Books event? The Junior Friends need your input to help make our 2024 event bigger and better than ever before. Kids, teens, and adults are welcome to join our Bumpers & Books planning committee. We will meet regularly until the big event on October 19th. Join us!
Learn about Social Security and how it can work best for you in your situation at ths free informational session. Rick Mattson, of Morin Associates, will discuss timing and details about the Social Security system.
A Q&A session will be held after the presentation.
Presented by Rick Mattson of Morrin Associates in Groton.
Registration is suggested but not required.
Learn about Social Security and how it can work best for you in your situation at ths free informational session. Rick Mattson, of Morin Associates, will discuss timing and details about the Social Security system.
A Q&A session will be held after the presentation.
Presented by Rick Mattson of Morrin Associates in Groton.
Registration is suggested but not required.
Get a rapid introduction to artificial intelligence in just 60 minutes, touching on key concepts, generative AI, and privacy considerations. This course offers hands-on experience if desired or you can just watch the demos to help you grasp the power of the technology and hopefully ignite from creative thinking regarding its possibilities.
Mary McPheat is recognized for her strategic acumen in enhancing operational workflows and her ability to harness technology to improve organizational performance. As Vice President of Operations, she excels in elevating team dynamics and project delivery standards. Alongside her operational role, Mary imparts her knowledge through teaching, guiding students to navigate and apply AI in modern business contexts.
Hosted by Waterford Public Library co-sponsored: Norwich, Stonington Free, Groton, Wheeler Library
Registration required: https://waterfordct.libcal.com/event/12013753?k=85654b81557ba6e9b7ae93e0ed1e9d53
This program is generously funded by Groton Public LIbrary's Circle of Friends.
Get a rapid introduction to artificial intelligence in just 60 minutes, touching on key concepts, generative AI, and privacy considerations. This course offers hands-on experience if desired or you can just watch the demos to help you grasp the power of the technology and hopefully ignite from creative thinking regarding its possibilities.
Mary McPheat is recognized for her strategic acumen in enhancing operational workflows and her ability to harness technology to improve organizational performance. As Vice President of Operations, she excels in elevating team dynamics and project delivery standards. Alongside her operational role, Mary imparts her knowledge through teaching, guiding students to navigate and apply AI in modern business contexts.
Hosted by Waterford Public Library co-sponsored: Norwich, Stonington Free, Groton, Wheeler Library
Registration required: https://waterfordct.libcal.com/event/12013753?k=85654b81557ba6e9b7ae93e0ed1e9d53
This program is generously funded by Groton Public LIbrary's Circle of Friends.
Rebecca F. Kuang (R.F. Kuang) chats about her New York Times bestselling novel, Yellowface. Yellowface grapples with questions of diversity, racism, and cultural appropriation, as well as the terrifying alienation of social media.
June Hayward and Athena Liu were supposed to be twin rising stars. But Athena’s a literary darling. June Hayward is literally nobody. Who wants stories about basic white girls, June thinks. When June witnesses Athena’s death in a freak accident, she acts on impulse: she steals Athena’s just-finished masterpiece, an experimental novel about the unsung contributions of Chinese laborers during World War I.
So what if June edits Athena’s novel and sends it to her agent as her own work? So what if she lets her new publisher rebrand her as Juniper Song—complete with an ambiguously ethnic author photo? Doesn’t this piece of history deserve to be told, whoever the teller? That’s what June claims, and the New York Times bestseller list seems to agree.
White lies, dark humor, and deadly consequences await within the pages of Yellowface.
Registration is required: https://libraryc.org/grotonlibrary/47430/register
Author talks are recorded and available on demand.
The Virtual Author Series is generously funded by Groton Public Library's Circle of Friends.
Rebecca F. Kuang (R.F. Kuang) chats about her New York Times bestselling novel, Yellowface. Yellowface grapples with questions of diversity, racism, and cultural appropriation, as well as the terrifying alienation of social media.
June Hayward and Athena Liu were supposed to be twin rising stars. But Athena’s a literary darling. June Hayward is literally nobody. Who wants stories about basic white girls, June thinks. When June witnesses Athena’s death in a freak accident, she acts on impulse: she steals Athena’s just-finished masterpiece, an experimental novel about the unsung contributions of Chinese laborers during World War I.
So what if June edits Athena’s novel and sends it to her agent as her own work? So what if she lets her new publisher rebrand her as Juniper Song—complete with an ambiguously ethnic author photo? Doesn’t this piece of history deserve to be told, whoever the teller? That’s what June claims, and the New York Times bestseller list seems to agree.
White lies, dark humor, and deadly consequences await within the pages of Yellowface.
Registration is required: https://libraryc.org/grotonlibrary/47430/register
Author talks are recorded and available on demand.
The Virtual Author Series is generously funded by Groton Public Library's Circle of Friends.
Let's Celebrate Public Works Week!
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. No registration required.
Let's Celebrate Public Works Week!
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. No registration required.
The Teen Programming Area will be opened for students in grades 6-12 to study.
No Registration Required.
The Teen Programming Area will be opened for students in grades 6-12 to study.
No Registration Required.
Want to know what is happening in Groton? Deb Jones, from Town of Groton Planning Department will be available to answer your questions!
Want to know what is happening in Groton? Deb Jones, from Town of Groton Planning Department will be available to answer your questions!
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.
Liberty Bank on "Social Security Myths & Realities - What You Should Know"
Otis Library, in partnership with Liberty Bank, will present the program “Social Security Myths & Realities – What You Should Know” over Zoom on Tuesday, May 28 at 6pm. Rod Duxbury, a Raymond James Financial Advisor with Liberty Bank, will discuss calculating social security (SS), your options when claiming SS before or after full retirement age, SS disability, benefits for spousal and survivor benefits, and more. Mr. Duxbury has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, assisting individuals, families and businesses with their financial needs.
This program is hosted by Otis, Groton Public, Mystic & Noank, Bill Memorial, Waterford, and Wheeler Libraries. Registration is required for this virtual program; you may register on the Otis Library website calendar at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwod-GtrjwjHNcNCXzFi5gZgSwD0AgJfQBR#/registration
Liberty Bank on "Social Security Myths & Realities - What You Should Know"
Otis Library, in partnership with Liberty Bank, will present the program “Social Security Myths & Realities – What You Should Know” over Zoom on Tuesday, May 28 at 6pm. Rod Duxbury, a Raymond James Financial Advisor with Liberty Bank, will discuss calculating social security (SS), your options when claiming SS before or after full retirement age, SS disability, benefits for spousal and survivor benefits, and more. Mr. Duxbury has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, assisting individuals, families and businesses with their financial needs.
This program is hosted by Otis, Groton Public, Mystic & Noank, Bill Memorial, Waterford, and Wheeler Libraries. Registration is required for this virtual program; you may register on the Otis Library website calendar at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwod-GtrjwjHNcNCXzFi5gZgSwD0AgJfQBR#/registration
Art and Wellbeing
At Artreach, Inc., creativity heals! Artreach will provide an overview of its programs and philosophy and share a sampling of it's Second Step Players sketch comedy, creative writing, visual arts and music programs with both video clips and live performance. This will not only entertain, they will illustrate how arts and creativity are important tools for everyone's wellbeing.
Since 1985, Artreach has provided arts programs to adults living with mental illnesses. Through theater, music, visual arts and more, program members sustain their recovery, develop life skills and build community. Artreach's public performances and art exhibits raise awareness about mental health and bust the stigma of mental illnesses.
Art and Wellbeing
At Artreach, Inc., creativity heals! Artreach will provide an overview of its programs and philosophy and share a sampling of it's Second Step Players sketch comedy, creative writing, visual arts and music programs with both video clips and live performance. This will not only entertain, they will illustrate how arts and creativity are important tools for everyone's wellbeing.
Since 1985, Artreach has provided arts programs to adults living with mental illnesses. Through theater, music, visual arts and more, program members sustain their recovery, develop life skills and build community. Artreach's public performances and art exhibits raise awareness about mental health and bust the stigma of mental illnesses.
The Teen Programming Area will be opened for students in grades 6-12 to study.
No Registration Required.
The Teen Programming Area will be opened for students in grades 6-12 to study.
No Registration Required.
Provide an accessible and informative session on the fundamentals of civics, helping participants understand the mechanisms of local governance and civic participation. Featuring guest speaker Deanna Rhodes, Director of Planning and Development Services in Norwich, CT.
Provide an accessible and informative session on the fundamentals of civics, helping participants understand the mechanisms of local governance and civic participation. Featuring guest speaker Deanna Rhodes, Director of Planning and Development Services in Norwich, CT.
We have created a book group for Millennials and Gen Z-ers ages 21-42. 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 we will be reading "Feel Good Books."
We have created a book group for Millennials and Gen Z-ers ages 21-42. 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 we will be reading "Feel Good Books."
Teen Volunteers are needed to help with our all ages Crafty Kids/Read with Major Programs.
Location: Children's Activity Room
Time: 9:45-11:15AM
Tasks: Set up and clean up craft area, direct families to program
Volunteers MUST have a volunteer form on file. Teens entering grades 6-12 are eligible for volunteer positions. If you are interested in becoming a teen volunteer, please contact the library before signing up.
Teen Volunteers are needed to help with our all ages Crafty Kids/Read with Major Programs.
Location: Children's Activity Room
Time: 9:45-11:15AM
Tasks: Set up and clean up craft area, direct families to program
Volunteers MUST have a volunteer form on file. Teens entering grades 6-12 are eligible for volunteer positions. If you are interested in becoming a teen volunteer, please contact the library before signing up.
Drop by 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.
Drop by 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.
Stop by the Children's Room for a chance to read to our local therapy dog, Major!
Reading times are available on a first come, first served basis. No registration required.
*All ages are welcome. Children must be supervised by a caregiver at all times.
Stop by the Children's Room for a chance to read to our local therapy dog, Major!
Reading times are available on a first come, first served basis. No registration required.
*All ages are welcome. Children must be supervised by a caregiver at all times.
Join the Groton Public Library's Summer Supper Club! At the beginning of each month, we'll have a display of cookbooks that are wrapped in paper to conceal their title and contents. The cookbooks will be labeled with one of these four meal categories: appetizer, side dish, entree, or dessert. Choose and check out a cookbook based on what meal category you'd like to make. Bring your cookbook and your creation to our monthly Meet & Eat. There, we'll dish about our culinary experiences, critique the cookbooks, and sample everyone's creations.
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.
June 3rd: Cookbook Pick-Up Day (While Supplies Last)
June 27th: Meet & Eat, 6 PM
Join the Groton Public Library's Summer Supper Club! At the beginning of each month, we'll have a display of cookbooks that are wrapped in paper to conceal their title and contents. The cookbooks will be labeled with one of these four meal categories: appetizer, side dish, entree, or dessert. Choose and check out a cookbook based on what meal category you'd like to make. Bring your cookbook and your creation to our monthly Meet & Eat. There, we'll dish about our culinary experiences, critique the cookbooks, and sample everyone's creations.
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.
June 3rd: Cookbook Pick-Up Day (While Supplies Last)
June 27th: Meet & Eat, 6 PM
Mars embodies everything that inspires us about space and exploration. For the Love of Mars surveys the red planet's place in the human imagination, beginning with ancient astrologers and skywatchers and ending in our present moment of exploration and virtual engagement.
You’re invited to come learn alongside Matt Shindell, National Air and Space Museum curator, as he introduces viewers to historical figures across eras and around the world who have made sense of this mysterious planet.
Along the way, we will encounter writers and artists from each period who take readers and viewers on imagined journeys to Mars.
By focusing on the diverse human stories behind the telescopes and behind the robots we know and love, Shindell will show how Mars exploration has evolved in ways that have also expanded knowledge about other facets of the universe. Register now for this captivating voyage through time!
Registration required: https://libraryc.org/grotonlibrary/48392/register
Author talks are recorded and available on demand.
The Virtual Author Series is generously funded by Groton Public Library's Circle of Friends.
Mars embodies everything that inspires us about space and exploration. For the Love of Mars surveys the red planet's place in the human imagination, beginning with ancient astrologers and skywatchers and ending in our present moment of exploration and virtual engagement.
You’re invited to come learn alongside Matt Shindell, National Air and Space Museum curator, as he introduces viewers to historical figures across eras and around the world who have made sense of this mysterious planet.
Along the way, we will encounter writers and artists from each period who take readers and viewers on imagined journeys to Mars.
By focusing on the diverse human stories behind the telescopes and behind the robots we know and love, Shindell will show how Mars exploration has evolved in ways that have also expanded knowledge about other facets of the universe. Register now for this captivating voyage through time!
Registration required: https://libraryc.org/grotonlibrary/48392/register
Author talks are recorded and available on demand.
The Virtual Author Series is generously funded by Groton Public Library's Circle of Friends.
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.
A storytime recommended for children 5 and under along with their caregivers. Children will enjoy stories, songs, movement, and an activity. Open playtime will be offered after storytime.
No registration required.
A storytime recommended for children 5 and under along with their caregivers. Children will enjoy stories, songs, movement, and an activity. Open playtime will be offered after storytime.
No registration required.
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.
The Circle of Friends Book Sale Room will be open for shopping today from 9:30 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 today from 9:30 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.
Board Meeting
Board Meeting
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.
NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER • From the author of the breakout bestseller Hamnet—winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award and the Women’s Prize—an electrifying new novel set in Renaissance Italy, and centering on the captivating young duchess Lucrezia de Medici.Florence, the 1550s.
"O’Farrell pulls out little threads of historical detail to weave this story of a precocious girl sensitive to the contradictions of her station...You may know the history, and you may think you know what’s coming, but don’t be so sure." —The Washington Post
Copies of the book are available at the library.
NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER • From the author of the breakout bestseller Hamnet—winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award and the Women’s Prize—an electrifying new novel set in Renaissance Italy, and centering on the captivating young duchess Lucrezia de Medici.Florence, the 1550s.
"O’Farrell pulls out little threads of historical detail to weave this story of a precocious girl sensitive to the contradictions of her station...You may know the history, and you may think you know what’s coming, but don’t be so sure." —The Washington Post
Copies of the book are available at the library.
Join us to do anime related crafts! Recommended for children 8-13.
Join us to do anime related crafts! Recommended for children 8-13.
Freida will chat about writing psychological thrillers, her mega-bestselling hit The Housemaid series, in particular her forthcoming (June 11, 2024) third installment, The Housemaid Is Watching. Millie Calloway used to clean other people’s houses—now, she can’t believe this new home is actually hers. The charming kitchen, the quiet cul-de-sac, the huge yard where her kids can play. She and her husband saved for years to give their children the life they deserve.
But she’s wary of their new neighbor, and maid as well as other strange things on their street. Millie’s sure she sees a shadowy figure watching them. Her husband leaves the house late at night. And when she meets a woman who lives across the way, her words chill to the bone: Be careful of your neighbors.
Millie wonders: Did they make a terrible mistake moving their family here?
Registration is required: https://libraryc.org/grotonlibrary/48817/register
Author talks are recorded and available on demand.
The Virtual Author Series is generously funded by Groton Public Library's Circle of Friends.
Freida will chat about writing psychological thrillers, her mega-bestselling hit The Housemaid series, in particular her forthcoming (June 11, 2024) third installment, The Housemaid Is Watching. Millie Calloway used to clean other people’s houses—now, she can’t believe this new home is actually hers. The charming kitchen, the quiet cul-de-sac, the huge yard where her kids can play. She and her husband saved for years to give their children the life they deserve.
But she’s wary of their new neighbor, and maid as well as other strange things on their street. Millie’s sure she sees a shadowy figure watching them. Her husband leaves the house late at night. And when she meets a woman who lives across the way, her words chill to the bone: Be careful of your neighbors.
Millie wonders: Did they make a terrible mistake moving their family here?
Registration is required: https://libraryc.org/grotonlibrary/48817/register
Author talks are recorded and available on demand.
The Virtual Author Series is generously funded by Groton Public Library's Circle of Friends.
#1 New York Times bestselling author Tiffany Jewell highlights the inequities Black and Brown students face from preschool through college as she presents lessons and knowledge from her new book Everything I Learned About Racism I Learned in School.
From preschool to higher education and everything in between, Everything I Learned About Racism I Learned in School focuses on the experiences Black and Brown students face as a direct result of the racism built into schools across the United States.
This book provides young with the context to think critically about and chart their own course through their current schooling—and any future schooling they may pursue. A true “don’t want to miss” event–so register now!
About the Author: Tiffany Jewell is a Black biracial writer and author of the #1 New York Times and #1 Indie Bestseller, This Book Is Anti-Racist, a book for young folks and everyone to wake up, take action, and do the work of becoming antiracist as well as The Antiracist Kid: A Book About Identity, Justice, and Activism the recently released Everything I Learned About Racism I Learned in School (2024).
Registration is required: https://libraryc.org/grotonlibrary/49242/register
Author talks are recorded and available on demand.
The Virtual Author Series is generously funded by Groton Public Library's Circle of Friends.
#1 New York Times bestselling author Tiffany Jewell highlights the inequities Black and Brown students face from preschool through college as she presents lessons and knowledge from her new book Everything I Learned About Racism I Learned in School.
From preschool to higher education and everything in between, Everything I Learned About Racism I Learned in School focuses on the experiences Black and Brown students face as a direct result of the racism built into schools across the United States.
This book provides young with the context to think critically about and chart their own course through their current schooling—and any future schooling they may pursue. A true “don’t want to miss” event–so register now!
About the Author: Tiffany Jewell is a Black biracial writer and author of the #1 New York Times and #1 Indie Bestseller, This Book Is Anti-Racist, a book for young folks and everyone to wake up, take action, and do the work of becoming antiracist as well as The Antiracist Kid: A Book About Identity, Justice, and Activism the recently released Everything I Learned About Racism I Learned in School (2024).
Registration is required: https://libraryc.org/grotonlibrary/49242/register
Author talks are recorded and available on demand.
The Virtual Author Series is generously funded by Groton Public Library's Circle of Friends.
The Grandparent Scam - The Lottery Scam – The IRS Scam… These all share a common goal: to access your personal financial information and steal your hard-earned money. Don't let con artists get the best of you. Learn about common banking scams and tips to avoid being a victim. Knowledge is your best defense!
Presented by Kathleen Titsworth Banking Outreach Coordinator, Connecticut Department of Banking,
Government Relations and Consumer Affairs.
https://portal.ct.gov/dob/consumer/consumer-help/need-a-speaker-from-the-dob
Program is hosted by Stonington Free Library
Registration required: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYtdeyqrz8jHNVAKLzu46OwvNbnLrnGljrv
The Grandparent Scam - The Lottery Scam – The IRS Scam… These all share a common goal: to access your personal financial information and steal your hard-earned money. Don't let con artists get the best of you. Learn about common banking scams and tips to avoid being a victim. Knowledge is your best defense!
Presented by Kathleen Titsworth Banking Outreach Coordinator, Connecticut Department of Banking,
Government Relations and Consumer Affairs.
https://portal.ct.gov/dob/consumer/consumer-help/need-a-speaker-from-the-dob
Program is hosted by Stonington Free Library
Registration required: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYtdeyqrz8jHNVAKLzu46OwvNbnLrnGljrv
You don’t need a prince to save you, you have all the magic you need inside you! Mirabel and Rapunzel will help you find your own magic in a fun filled morning with live singing, story, games and fun! Meet & Greets to follow the performance so bring your cameras! Performance is approximately 30 minutes and recommended for ages 3 & up.
Generously funded by the Circle of Friends
You don’t need a prince to save you, you have all the magic you need inside you! Mirabel and Rapunzel will help you find your own magic in a fun filled morning with live singing, story, games and fun! Meet & Greets to follow the performance so bring your cameras! Performance is approximately 30 minutes and recommended for ages 3 & up.
Generously funded by the Circle of Friends
Pick up a summer themed teen book bundle!
Registration required starting June 1st.
While supplies last.
Pick up a summer themed teen book bundle!
Registration required starting June 1st.
While supplies last.
Herbal Tea Garden Planter Class hosted by Thyme for Tea CT
Decorate a planter and plant seeds that will grow into herbs and flowers to create your own teas.
Taste two local tea blends from Thyme for Tea CT paired with chocolates to compliment the blends.
Choose seeds to plant (containers, soil, seeds and decorations for planters included) Some seeds that will be on hand include: chamomile, lavender, mint, rosemary, sage, lemon balm and thyme. Containers will be reusable (feel free to bring your own, but some will be provided)
Benefits of herbs will be presented by Thyme for Tea CT
Registration Required
Herbal Tea Garden Planter Class hosted by Thyme for Tea CT
Decorate a planter and plant seeds that will grow into herbs and flowers to create your own teas.
Taste two local tea blends from Thyme for Tea CT paired with chocolates to compliment the blends.
Choose seeds to plant (containers, soil, seeds and decorations for planters included) Some seeds that will be on hand include: chamomile, lavender, mint, rosemary, sage, lemon balm and thyme. Containers will be reusable (feel free to bring your own, but some will be provided)
Benefits of herbs will be presented by Thyme for Tea CT
Registration Required
Pick up a bag full of fun! Bags include most of the supplies you need, plus instructions to create a craft.
Available while supplies last.
Recommended for ages 5+.
Pick up a bag full of fun! Bags include most of the supplies you need, plus instructions to create a craft.
Available while supplies last.
Recommended for ages 5+.
Pick up a bag of supplies to complete the mystery craft, available while supplies last.
For teens entering grades 6-12.
Pick up a bag of supplies to complete the mystery craft, available while supplies last.
For teens entering grades 6-12.
A storytime for all ages along with their caregivers. Children will enjoy stories, songs, movement, and an activity. Open playtime will be offered after storytime.
No registration required.
A storytime for all ages along with their caregivers. Children will enjoy stories, songs, movement, and an activity. Open playtime will be offered after storytime.
No registration required.
Project: Beaded Suncatcher
Open to ages 12+. No registration required.
Project: Beaded Suncatcher
Open to ages 12+. No registration required.
Practice your reading or have one of our Groton Public Library Teen Volunteers read to you!
Ages 3 and up. Reading times are available on a first come, first served basis. No registration required.
Practice your reading or have one of our Groton Public Library Teen Volunteers read to you!
Ages 3 and up. Reading times are available on a first come, first served basis. No registration required.
Drop by 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.
Drop by 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.
Join us for this weekly registered program for children ages birth - 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.
Registration will open at noon one week prior to the class.
Join us for this weekly registered program for children ages birth - 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.
Registration will open at noon one week prior to the class.
Join the Groton Public Library's Summer Supper Club! At the beginning of each month, we'll have a display of cookbooks that are wrapped in paper to conceal their title and contents. The cookbooks will be labeled with one of these four meal categories: appetizer, side dish, entree, or dessert. Choose and check out a cookbook based on what meal category you'd like to make. Bring your cookbook and your creation to our monthly Meet & Eat. There, we'll dish about our culinary experiences, critique the cookbooks, and sample everyone's creations.
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.
June 3rd: Cookbook Pick-Up Day (While Supplies Last)
June 27th: Meet & Eat, 6 PM
Join the Groton Public Library's Summer Supper Club! At the beginning of each month, we'll have a display of cookbooks that are wrapped in paper to conceal their title and contents. The cookbooks will be labeled with one of these four meal categories: appetizer, side dish, entree, or dessert. Choose and check out a cookbook based on what meal category you'd like to make. Bring your cookbook and your creation to our monthly Meet & Eat. There, we'll dish about our culinary experiences, critique the cookbooks, and sample everyone's creations.
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.
June 3rd: Cookbook Pick-Up Day (While Supplies Last)
June 27th: Meet & Eat, 6 PM
Join us for a recently-released film, classic, or documentary. Free popcorn and lemonade!
Join us for a recently-released film, classic, or documentary. Free popcorn and lemonade!
Stock up on summer reading books at Library’s Scholastic Book Fair, July 1- 22. Our Scholastic Book Fair features a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books for every reading level. All purchases benefit the Groton Public Library's Summer Reading Program.
Stock up on summer reading books at Library’s Scholastic Book Fair, July 1- 22. Our Scholastic Book Fair features a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books for every reading level. All purchases benefit the Groton Public Library's Summer Reading Program.
Join the Groton Public Library's Summer Supper Club! At the beginning of each month, we'll have a display of cookbooks that are wrapped in paper to conceal their title and contents. The cookbooks will be labeled with one of these four meal categories: appetizer, side dish, entree, or dessert. Choose and check out a cookbook based on what meal category you'd like to make. Bring your cookbook and your creation to our monthly Meet & Eat. There, we'll dish about our culinary experiences, critique the cookbooks, and sample everyone's creations.
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.
July 1: Cookbook Pick-Up Day (While Supplies Last)
July 31st: Meet & Eat, 6 PM
Join the Groton Public Library's Summer Supper Club! At the beginning of each month, we'll have a display of cookbooks that are wrapped in paper to conceal their title and contents. The cookbooks will be labeled with one of these four meal categories: appetizer, side dish, entree, or dessert. Choose and check out a cookbook based on what meal category you'd like to make. Bring your cookbook and your creation to our monthly Meet & Eat. There, we'll dish about our culinary experiences, critique the cookbooks, and sample everyone's creations.
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.
July 1: Cookbook Pick-Up Day (While Supplies Last)
July 31st: Meet & Eat, 6 PM
Pick up a bag full of fun! Bags include most of the supplies you need, plus instructions to create a craft.
Available while supplies last.
Recommended for ages 5+.
Pick up a bag full of fun! Bags include most of the supplies you need, plus instructions to create a craft.
Available while supplies last.
Recommended for ages 5+.
Pick up a bag of supplies to complete the mystery craft, available while supplies last.
For teens entering grades 6-12.
Pick up a bag of supplies to complete the mystery craft, available while supplies last.
For teens entering grades 6-12.
Stock up on summer reading books at Library’s Scholastic Book Fair, July 1- 22. Our Scholastic Book Fair features a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books for every reading level. All purchases benefit the Groton Public Library's Summer Reading Program.
Stock up on summer reading books at Library’s Scholastic Book Fair, July 1- 22. Our Scholastic Book Fair features a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books for every reading level. All purchases benefit the Groton Public Library's Summer Reading Program.
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.
A storytime for all ages along with their caregivers. Children will enjoy stories, songs, movement, and an activity. Open playtime will be offered after storytime.
No registration required.
A storytime for all ages along with their caregivers. Children will enjoy stories, songs, movement, and an activity. Open playtime will be offered after storytime.
No registration required.
Project: Bottle Cap Magnets
Open to ages 12+. No registration required.
Project: Bottle Cap Magnets
Open to ages 12+. No registration required.
Stock up on summer reading books at Library’s Scholastic Book Fair, July 1- 22. Our Scholastic Book Fair features a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books for every reading level. All purchases benefit the Groton Public Library's Summer Reading Program.
Stock up on summer reading books at Library’s Scholastic Book Fair, July 1- 22. Our Scholastic Book Fair features a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books for every reading level. All purchases benefit the Groton Public Library's Summer Reading Program.
Practice your reading or have one of our Groton Public Library Teen Volunteers read to you!
Ages 3 and up. Reading times are available on a first come, first served basis. No registration required.
Practice your reading or have one of our Groton Public Library Teen Volunteers read to you!
Ages 3 and up. Reading times are available on a first come, first served basis. No registration required.
Drop by 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.
Drop by 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.
Stock up on summer reading books at Library’s Scholastic Book Fair, July 1- 22. Our Scholastic Book Fair features a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books for every reading level. All purchases benefit the Groton Public Library's Summer Reading Program.
Stock up on summer reading books at Library’s Scholastic Book Fair, July 1- 22. Our Scholastic Book Fair features a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books for every reading level. All purchases benefit the Groton Public Library's Summer Reading Program.
Stock up on summer reading books at Library’s Scholastic Book Fair, July 1- 22. Our Scholastic Book Fair features a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books for every reading level. All purchases benefit the Groton Public Library's Summer Reading Program.
Stock up on summer reading books at Library’s Scholastic Book Fair, July 1- 22. Our Scholastic Book Fair features a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books for every reading level. All purchases benefit the Groton Public Library's Summer Reading Program.
Drop by 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.
Drop by 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.
Stop by the Children's Room for a chance to read to our local therapy dog, Major!
Reading times are available on a first come, first served basis. No registration required.
*All ages are welcome. Children must be supervised by a caregiver at all times.
Stop by the Children's Room for a chance to read to our local therapy dog, Major!
Reading times are available on a first come, first served basis. No registration required.
*All ages are welcome. Children must be supervised by a caregiver at all times.
Stock up on summer reading books at Library’s Scholastic Book Fair, July 1- 22. Our Scholastic Book Fair features a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books for every reading level. All purchases benefit the Groton Public Library's Summer Reading Program.
Stock up on summer reading books at Library’s Scholastic Book Fair, July 1- 22. Our Scholastic Book Fair features a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books for every reading level. All purchases benefit the Groton Public Library's Summer Reading Program.
Pick up a bag full of fun! Bags include most of the supplies you need, plus instructions to create a craft.
Available while supplies last.
Recommended for ages 5+.
Pick up a bag full of fun! Bags include most of the supplies you need, plus instructions to create a craft.
Available while supplies last.
Recommended for ages 5+.
Pick up a bag of supplies to complete the mystery craft, available while supplies last.
For teens entering grades 6-12.
Pick up a bag of supplies to complete the mystery craft, available while supplies last.
For teens entering grades 6-12.
Stock up on summer reading books at Library’s Scholastic Book Fair, July 1- 22. Our Scholastic Book Fair features a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books for every reading level. All purchases benefit the Groton Public Library's Summer Reading Program.
Stock up on summer reading books at Library’s Scholastic Book Fair, July 1- 22. Our Scholastic Book Fair features a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books for every reading level. All purchases benefit the Groton Public Library's Summer Reading Program.
A storytime for all ages along with their caregivers. Children will enjoy stories, songs, movement, and an activity. Open playtime will be offered after storytime.
No registration required.
A storytime for all ages along with their caregivers. Children will enjoy stories, songs, movement, and an activity. Open playtime will be offered after storytime.
No registration required.
Project: Jar Lantern
Open to ages 12+. No registration required.
Project: Jar Lantern
Open to ages 12+. No registration required.
Join us for a visit to Deckawoo Drive with everyone’s favorite adventure loving pig, Mercy Watson! Newbery Medal winning author Kate DiCamillo will be sharing the stories behind the creation of her early chapter book series, the original Mercy Watson, and the follow up series, Tales from Deckawoo Drive. We will also be celebrating the publication of the final book in the Mercy Watson series!
Mercy is selfish and impulsive, but no matter how much trouble she gets in, Mr. and Mrs. Watson continue to love her and see her in the best possible light. Young readers love to join along in her hilarious adventures, taking comfort in the fact that their parents and guardians will love them no matter what as well. BYOBT – Bring Your Own Buttered Toast!
About the Author
Kate DiCamillo is the award-winning author of over 30 books for children. She served as the 2014-2015 National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, appointed by the Library of Congress. Several of her books have been turned into movies, and one was even adapted as an opera. She grew up in Florida and currently lives in Minnesota.
Registration is required: https://libraryc.org/grotonlibrary/49880/register
Author talks are recorded and available on demand.
The Virtual Author Series is generously funded by Groton Public Library's Circle of Friends.
Join us for a visit to Deckawoo Drive with everyone’s favorite adventure loving pig, Mercy Watson! Newbery Medal winning author Kate DiCamillo will be sharing the stories behind the creation of her early chapter book series, the original Mercy Watson, and the follow up series, Tales from Deckawoo Drive. We will also be celebrating the publication of the final book in the Mercy Watson series!
Mercy is selfish and impulsive, but no matter how much trouble she gets in, Mr. and Mrs. Watson continue to love her and see her in the best possible light. Young readers love to join along in her hilarious adventures, taking comfort in the fact that their parents and guardians will love them no matter what as well. BYOBT – Bring Your Own Buttered Toast!
About the Author
Kate DiCamillo is the award-winning author of over 30 books for children. She served as the 2014-2015 National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, appointed by the Library of Congress. Several of her books have been turned into movies, and one was even adapted as an opera. She grew up in Florida and currently lives in Minnesota.
Registration is required: https://libraryc.org/grotonlibrary/49880/register
Author talks are recorded and available on demand.
The Virtual Author Series is generously funded by Groton Public Library's Circle of Friends.
Stock up on summer reading books at Library’s Scholastic Book Fair, July 1- 22. Our Scholastic Book Fair features a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books for every reading level. All purchases benefit the Groton Public Library's Summer Reading Program.
Stock up on summer reading books at Library’s Scholastic Book Fair, July 1- 22. Our Scholastic Book Fair features a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books for every reading level. All purchases benefit the Groton Public Library's Summer Reading Program.
Practice your reading or have one of our Groton Public Library Teen Volunteers read to you!
Ages 3 and up. Reading times are available on a first come, first served basis. No registration required.
Practice your reading or have one of our Groton Public Library Teen Volunteers read to you!
Ages 3 and up. Reading times are available on a first come, first served basis. No registration required.
Drop by 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.
Drop by 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.
Stock up on summer reading books at Library’s Scholastic Book Fair, July 1- 22. Our Scholastic Book Fair features a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books for every reading level. All purchases benefit the Groton Public Library's Summer Reading Program.
Stock up on summer reading books at Library’s Scholastic Book Fair, July 1- 22. Our Scholastic Book Fair features a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books for every reading level. All purchases benefit the Groton Public Library's Summer Reading Program.
Join us for this weekly registered program for children ages birth - 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.
*Please note registration will open at noon on July 3, 2024.
Join us for this weekly registered program for children ages birth - 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.
*Please note registration will open at noon on July 3, 2024.
Board Meeting
Board Meeting
Stock up on summer reading books at Library’s Scholastic Book Fair, July 1- 22. Our Scholastic Book Fair features a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books for every reading level. All purchases benefit the Groton Public Library's Summer Reading Program.
Stock up on summer reading books at Library’s Scholastic Book Fair, July 1- 22. Our Scholastic Book Fair features a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books for every reading level. All purchases benefit the Groton Public Library's Summer Reading Program.
Stock up on summer reading books at Library’s Scholastic Book Fair, July 1- 22. Our Scholastic Book Fair features a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books for every reading level. All purchases benefit the Groton Public Library's Summer Reading Program.
Stock up on summer reading books at Library’s Scholastic Book Fair, July 1- 22. Our Scholastic Book Fair features a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books for every reading level. All purchases benefit the Groton Public Library's Summer Reading Program.
Join us for a recently-released film, classic, or documentary. Free popcorn and lemonade!
Join us for a recently-released film, classic, or documentary. Free popcorn and lemonade!
Stock up on summer reading books at Library’s Scholastic Book Fair, July 1- 22. Our Scholastic Book Fair features a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books for every reading level. All purchases benefit the Groton Public Library's Summer Reading Program.
Stock up on summer reading books at Library’s Scholastic Book Fair, July 1- 22. Our Scholastic Book Fair features a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books for every reading level. All purchases benefit the Groton Public Library's Summer Reading Program.
Pick up a bag full of fun! Bags include most of the supplies you need, plus instructions to create a craft.
Available while supplies last.
Recommended for ages 5+.
Pick up a bag full of fun! Bags include most of the supplies you need, plus instructions to create a craft.
Available while supplies last.
Recommended for ages 5+.
Pick up a bag of supplies to complete the mystery craft, available while supplies last.
For teens entering grades 6-12.
Pick up a bag of supplies to complete the mystery craft, available while supplies last.
For teens entering grades 6-12.
Stock up on summer reading books at Library’s Scholastic Book Fair, July 1- 22. Our Scholastic Book Fair features a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books for every reading level. All purchases benefit the Groton Public Library's Summer Reading Program.
Stock up on summer reading books at Library’s Scholastic Book Fair, July 1- 22. Our Scholastic Book Fair features a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books for every reading level. All purchases benefit the Groton Public Library's Summer Reading Program.
A storytime for all ages along with their caregivers. Children will enjoy stories, songs, movement, and an activity. Open playtime will be offered after storytime.
No registration required.
A storytime for all ages along with their caregivers. Children will enjoy stories, songs, movement, and an activity. Open playtime will be offered after storytime.
No registration required.
Project: Leaf Printing
Open to ages 12+. No registration required.
Project: Leaf Printing
Open to ages 12+. No registration required.
Would you survive a zombie apocalypse? Join us to talk with New York Times bestselling author Max Brallier about The Last Kids on Earth, both the book series and the animated series on Netflix. In this virtual event, Max will share how he came up with the different monsters and villains as well as the unique ways that Jack and his friends figure out to defeat them.
About the Author: Max Brallier is the New York Times bestselling author of more than fifty books, including the middle-grade series, The Last Kids on Earth. Under the pen name Jack Chabert, Max is the creator and author of the Eerie Elementary series and author of the New York Times bestselling graphic novel Poptropica: Mystery of the Map. He has also written books for properties including LEGO, Adventure Time, Regular Show, Steven Universe, and Uncle Grandpa. Max has written for adults as well, including the pick-your-own-path series Can YOU Survive the Zombie Apocalypse? and an entry in the zombie anthology Nights of the Living Dead. Max lives in Los Angeles with his wife and daughter.
Registration is required: https://libraryc.org/grotonlibrary/50308/register
Author talks are recorded and available on demand.
The Virtual Author Series is generously funded by Groton Public Library's Circle of Friends.
Would you survive a zombie apocalypse? Join us to talk with New York Times bestselling author Max Brallier about The Last Kids on Earth, both the book series and the animated series on Netflix. In this virtual event, Max will share how he came up with the different monsters and villains as well as the unique ways that Jack and his friends figure out to defeat them.
About the Author: Max Brallier is the New York Times bestselling author of more than fifty books, including the middle-grade series, The Last Kids on Earth. Under the pen name Jack Chabert, Max is the creator and author of the Eerie Elementary series and author of the New York Times bestselling graphic novel Poptropica: Mystery of the Map. He has also written books for properties including LEGO, Adventure Time, Regular Show, Steven Universe, and Uncle Grandpa. Max has written for adults as well, including the pick-your-own-path series Can YOU Survive the Zombie Apocalypse? and an entry in the zombie anthology Nights of the Living Dead. Max lives in Los Angeles with his wife and daughter.
Registration is required: https://libraryc.org/grotonlibrary/50308/register
Author talks are recorded and available on demand.
The Virtual Author Series is generously funded by Groton Public Library's Circle of Friends.
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.
Stock up on summer reading books at Library’s Scholastic Book Fair, July 1- 22. Our Scholastic Book Fair features a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books for every reading level. All purchases benefit the Groton Public Library's Summer Reading Program.
Stock up on summer reading books at Library’s Scholastic Book Fair, July 1- 22. Our Scholastic Book Fair features a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books for every reading level. All purchases benefit the Groton Public Library's Summer Reading Program.
Practice your reading or have one of our Groton Public Library Teen Volunteers read to you!
Ages 3 and up. Reading times are available on a first come, first served basis. No registration required.
Practice your reading or have one of our Groton Public Library Teen Volunteers read to you!
Ages 3 and up. Reading times are available on a first come, first served basis. No registration required.
Drop by 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.
Drop by 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.
Stock up on summer reading books at Library’s Scholastic Book Fair, July 1- 22. Our Scholastic Book Fair features a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books for every reading level. All purchases benefit the Groton Public Library's Summer Reading Program.
Stock up on summer reading books at Library’s Scholastic Book Fair, July 1- 22. Our Scholastic Book Fair features a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books for every reading level. All purchases benefit the Groton Public Library's Summer Reading Program.
Join us for this weekly registered program for children ages birth - 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.
Registration will open at noon one week prior to the class.
Join us for this weekly registered program for children ages birth - 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.
Registration will open at noon one week prior to the class.
Stock up on summer reading books at Library’s Scholastic Book Fair, July 1- 22. Our Scholastic Book Fair features a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books for every reading level. All purchases benefit the Groton Public Library's Summer Reading Program.
Stock up on summer reading books at Library’s Scholastic Book Fair, July 1- 22. Our Scholastic Book Fair features a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books for every reading level. All purchases benefit the Groton Public Library's Summer Reading Program.
Stock up on summer reading books at Library’s Scholastic Book Fair, July 1- 22. Our Scholastic Book Fair features a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books for every reading level. All purchases benefit the Groton Public Library's Summer Reading Program.
Stock up on summer reading books at Library’s Scholastic Book Fair, July 1- 22. Our Scholastic Book Fair features a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books for every reading level. All purchases benefit the Groton Public Library's Summer Reading Program.
Stock up on summer reading books at Library’s Scholastic Book Fair, July 1- 22. Our Scholastic Book Fair features a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books for every reading level. All purchases benefit the Groton Public Library's Summer Reading Program.
Stock up on summer reading books at Library’s Scholastic Book Fair, July 1- 22. Our Scholastic Book Fair features a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books for every reading level. All purchases benefit the Groton Public Library's Summer Reading Program.
Pick up a bag full of fun! Bags include most of the supplies you need, plus instructions to create a craft.
Available while supplies last.
Recommended for ages 5+.
Pick up a bag full of fun! Bags include most of the supplies you need, plus instructions to create a craft.
Available while supplies last.
Recommended for ages 5+.
Pick up a bag of supplies to complete the mystery craft, available while supplies last.
For teens entering grades 6-12.
Pick up a bag of supplies to complete the mystery craft, available while supplies last.
For teens entering grades 6-12.
A storytime for all ages along with their caregivers. Children will enjoy stories, songs, movement, and an activity. Open playtime will be offered after storytime.
No registration required.
A storytime for all ages along with their caregivers. Children will enjoy stories, songs, movement, and an activity. Open playtime will be offered after storytime.
No registration required.
Project: Sand Art Terrarium
Open to ages 12+. No registration required.
Project: Sand Art Terrarium
Open to ages 12+. No registration required.
You’re invited to learn about the power of poetry with Elizabeth Acevedo! In this exciting author conversation and Q&A, Acevedo will provide a short reading from her National Book Award winning and New York Times bestselling novel-in-verse, The Poet X serving as the backdrop to this amazing chat!
The Poet X is about an Afro-Latina heroine who tells her story with blazing words and powerful truth. Xiomara Batista feels unheard and unable to hide in her Harlem neighborhood. Ever since her body grew into curves, she has learned to let her fists and her fierceness do the talking. But Xiomara has plenty she wants to say, and she pours all her frustration and passion onto the pages of a leather notebook, reciting the words to herself like prayers—especially after she catches feelings for a boy in her bio class named Aman, who her family can never know about.
With Mami’s determination to force her daughter to obey the laws of the church, Xiomara understands that her thoughts are best kept to herself. So when she is invited to join her school’s slam poetry club, she doesn’t know how she could ever attend without her mami finding out. But she still can’t stop thinking about performing her poems. Because in the face of a world that may not want to hear her, Xiomara refuses to be silent.
A virtual author talk you don’t want to miss–come create out loud with Elizabeth Acevedo! Register now!
About the Author: Elizabeth Acevedo is the New York Times-bestselling author of The Poet X, which won the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature, the Michael L. Printz Award, the Pura Belpré Award, the Carnegie medal, the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award, and the Walter Award. She is also the author of numerous other titles including Family Lore; With the Fire on High, which was named a best book of the year by the New York Public Library, NPR, Publishers Weekly, and School Library Journal; and Clap When You Land, a Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor book and a Kirkus finalist. Acevedo has been a fellow of Cave Canem, Cantomundo, and a participant in the Callaloo Writer’s Workshops. She is a National Poetry Slam Champion, and resides in Washington, DC with her husband.
Registration is required: https://libraryc.org/grotonlibrary/50736/register
Author talks are recorded and available on demand.
The Virtual Author Series is generously funded by Groton Public Library's Circle of Friends.
You’re invited to learn about the power of poetry with Elizabeth Acevedo! In this exciting author conversation and Q&A, Acevedo will provide a short reading from her National Book Award winning and New York Times bestselling novel-in-verse, The Poet X serving as the backdrop to this amazing chat!
The Poet X is about an Afro-Latina heroine who tells her story with blazing words and powerful truth. Xiomara Batista feels unheard and unable to hide in her Harlem neighborhood. Ever since her body grew into curves, she has learned to let her fists and her fierceness do the talking. But Xiomara has plenty she wants to say, and she pours all her frustration and passion onto the pages of a leather notebook, reciting the words to herself like prayers—especially after she catches feelings for a boy in her bio class named Aman, who her family can never know about.
With Mami’s determination to force her daughter to obey the laws of the church, Xiomara understands that her thoughts are best kept to herself. So when she is invited to join her school’s slam poetry club, she doesn’t know how she could ever attend without her mami finding out. But she still can’t stop thinking about performing her poems. Because in the face of a world that may not want to hear her, Xiomara refuses to be silent.
A virtual author talk you don’t want to miss–come create out loud with Elizabeth Acevedo! Register now!
About the Author: Elizabeth Acevedo is the New York Times-bestselling author of The Poet X, which won the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature, the Michael L. Printz Award, the Pura Belpré Award, the Carnegie medal, the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award, and the Walter Award. She is also the author of numerous other titles including Family Lore; With the Fire on High, which was named a best book of the year by the New York Public Library, NPR, Publishers Weekly, and School Library Journal; and Clap When You Land, a Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor book and a Kirkus finalist. Acevedo has been a fellow of Cave Canem, Cantomundo, and a participant in the Callaloo Writer’s Workshops. She is a National Poetry Slam Champion, and resides in Washington, DC with her husband.
Registration is required: https://libraryc.org/grotonlibrary/50736/register
Author talks are recorded and available on demand.
The Virtual Author Series is generously funded by Groton Public Library's Circle of Friends.
Practice your reading or have one of our Groton Public Library Teen Volunteers read to you!
Ages 3 and up. Reading times are available on a first come, first served basis. No registration required.
Practice your reading or have one of our Groton Public Library Teen Volunteers read to you!
Ages 3 and up. Reading times are available on a first come, first served basis. No registration required.
Drop by 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.
Drop by 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.
Join us for this weekly registered program for children ages birth - 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.
Registration will open at noon one week prior to the class.
Join us for this weekly registered program for children ages birth - 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.
Registration will open at noon one week prior to the class.
Join the Groton Public Library's Summer Supper Club! At the beginning of each month, we'll have a display of cookbooks that are wrapped in paper to conceal their title and contents. The cookbooks will be labeled with one of these four meal categories: appetizer, side dish, entree, or dessert. Choose and check out a cookbook based on what meal category you'd like to make. Bring your cookbook and your creation to our monthly Meet & Eat. There, we'll dish about our culinary experiences, critique the cookbooks, and sample everyone's creations.
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.
July 1st: Cookbook Pick-Up Day (While Supplies Last)
July 25th: Meet & Eat, 6 PM
Join the Groton Public Library's Summer Supper Club! At the beginning of each month, we'll have a display of cookbooks that are wrapped in paper to conceal their title and contents. The cookbooks will be labeled with one of these four meal categories: appetizer, side dish, entree, or dessert. Choose and check out a cookbook based on what meal category you'd like to make. Bring your cookbook and your creation to our monthly Meet & Eat. There, we'll dish about our culinary experiences, critique the cookbooks, and sample everyone's creations.
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.
July 1st: Cookbook Pick-Up Day (While Supplies Last)
July 25th: Meet & Eat, 6 PM
Pick up a bag full of fun! Bags include most of the supplies you need, plus instructions to create a craft.
Available while supplies last.
Recommended for ages 5+.
Pick up a bag full of fun! Bags include most of the supplies you need, plus instructions to create a craft.
Available while supplies last.
Recommended for ages 5+.
Pick up a bag of supplies to complete the mystery craft, available while supplies last.
For teens entering grades 6-12.
Pick up a bag of supplies to complete the mystery craft, available while supplies last.
For teens entering grades 6-12.
A storytime for all ages along with their caregivers. Children will enjoy stories, songs, movement, and an activity. Open playtime will be offered after storytime.
No registration required.
A storytime for all ages along with their caregivers. Children will enjoy stories, songs, movement, and an activity. Open playtime will be offered after storytime.
No registration required.
Project: CD Wind Spinner
Open to ages 12+. No registration required.
Project: CD Wind Spinner
Open to ages 12+. No registration required.
Practice your reading or have one of our Groton Public Library Teen Volunteers read to you!
Ages 3 and up. Reading times are available on a first come, first served basis. No registration required.
Practice your reading or have one of our Groton Public Library Teen Volunteers read to you!
Ages 3 and up. Reading times are available on a first come, first served basis. No registration required.
Drop by 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.
Drop by 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.
Join this year’s winner of the National Book Award for Young People's Literature, Dan Santat, as he inspires tweens and teens to tell their own stories through graphic novels. His winning book, A First Time for Everything, is a graphic memoir based on his own awkward middle school years and the trip to Europe that changed his life.
Dan Santat began drawing as a young boy and although he first studied microbiology, he pursued his passion in illustration. He spent many hours as a child and teenager teaching himself to draw by copying illustrations from comic books until he developed the unique, recognizable style that we see today. His talk will inspire listeners to draw their own story as well as give them practical tips on the creation of graphic novels.
About the Author: Dan Santat is a Caldecott Medal winner, a National Book Award winner, and a New York Times bestselling author and illustrator. His artwork is also featured in numerous picture books, chapter books, and middle-grade novels. Santat created the animated television show, "The Replacements," as well. He lives in Southern California with his wife and two children.
Registration is required: https://libraryc.org/grotonlibrary/51164/register
Author talks are recorded and available on demand.
The Virtual Author Series is generously funded by Groton Public Library's Circle of Friends.
Join this year’s winner of the National Book Award for Young People's Literature, Dan Santat, as he inspires tweens and teens to tell their own stories through graphic novels. His winning book, A First Time for Everything, is a graphic memoir based on his own awkward middle school years and the trip to Europe that changed his life.
Dan Santat began drawing as a young boy and although he first studied microbiology, he pursued his passion in illustration. He spent many hours as a child and teenager teaching himself to draw by copying illustrations from comic books until he developed the unique, recognizable style that we see today. His talk will inspire listeners to draw their own story as well as give them practical tips on the creation of graphic novels.
About the Author: Dan Santat is a Caldecott Medal winner, a National Book Award winner, and a New York Times bestselling author and illustrator. His artwork is also featured in numerous picture books, chapter books, and middle-grade novels. Santat created the animated television show, "The Replacements," as well. He lives in Southern California with his wife and two children.
Registration is required: https://libraryc.org/grotonlibrary/51164/register
Author talks are recorded and available on demand.
The Virtual Author Series is generously funded by Groton Public Library's Circle of Friends.
We have created a book group for Millennials and Gen Z-ers ages 21-42. 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.
We have created a book group for Millennials and Gen Z-ers ages 21-42. 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.
Join the Groton Public Library's Summer Supper Club! At the beginning of each month, we'll have a display of cookbooks that are wrapped in paper to conceal their title and contents. The cookbooks will be labeled with one of these four meal categories: appetizer, side dish, entree, or dessert. Choose and check out a cookbook based on what meal category you'd like to make. Bring your cookbook and your creation to our monthly Meet & Eat. There, we'll dish about our culinary experiences, critique the cookbooks, and sample everyone's creations.
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.
August 1st: Cookbook Pick-Up Day (While Supplies Last)
August 29th: Meet & Eat, 6 PM
Join the Groton Public Library's Summer Supper Club! At the beginning of each month, we'll have a display of cookbooks that are wrapped in paper to conceal their title and contents. The cookbooks will be labeled with one of these four meal categories: appetizer, side dish, entree, or dessert. Choose and check out a cookbook based on what meal category you'd like to make. Bring your cookbook and your creation to our monthly Meet & Eat. There, we'll dish about our culinary experiences, critique the cookbooks, and sample everyone's creations.
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.
August 1st: Cookbook Pick-Up Day (While Supplies Last)
August 29th: Meet & Eat, 6 PM
Join us for this weekly registered program for children ages birth - 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.
Registration will open at noon one week prior to the class.
Join us for this weekly registered program for children ages birth - 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.
Registration will open at noon one week prior to the class.
Board Meeting
Board Meeting
Drop by 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.
Drop by 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.
Stop by the Children's Room for a chance to read to our local therapy dog, Major!
Reading times are available on a first come, first served basis. No registration required.
*All ages are welcome. Children must be supervised by a caregiver at all times.
Stop by the Children's Room for a chance to read to our local therapy dog, Major!
Reading times are available on a first come, first served basis. No registration required.
*All ages are welcome. Children must be supervised by a caregiver at all times.
Pick up a bag full of fun! Bags include most of the supplies you need, plus instructions to create a craft.
Available while supplies last.
Recommended for ages 5+.
Pick up a bag full of fun! Bags include most of the supplies you need, plus instructions to create a craft.
Available while supplies last.
Recommended for ages 5+.
Pick up a bag of supplies to complete the mystery craft, available while supplies last.
For teens entering grades 6-12.
Pick up a bag of supplies to complete the mystery craft, available while supplies last.
For teens entering grades 6-12.
Pick up a bag of supplies to complete a mystery art project, available while supplies last.
For teens entering grades 6-12.
Pick up a bag of supplies to complete a mystery art project, available while supplies last.
For teens entering grades 6-12.
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.
A storytime for all ages along with their caregivers. Children will enjoy stories, songs, movement, and an activity. Open playtime will be offered after storytime.
No registration required.
A storytime for all ages along with their caregivers. Children will enjoy stories, songs, movement, and an activity. Open playtime will be offered after storytime.
No registration required.
Practice your reading or have one of our Groton Public Library Teen Volunteers read to you!
Ages 3 and up. Reading times are available on a first come, first served basis. No registration required.
Practice your reading or have one of our Groton Public Library Teen Volunteers read to you!
Ages 3 and up. Reading times are available on a first come, first served basis. No registration required.
Drop by 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.
Drop by 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.
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 weekly registered program for children ages birth - 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.
Registration will open at noon one week prior to the class.
Join us for this weekly registered program for children ages birth - 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.
Registration will open at noon one week prior to the class.
Celebrated our Summer Reading Finale with a Teen Book Bundle!
Registration required starting July 26th.
While supplies last.
Celebrated our Summer Reading Finale with a Teen Book Bundle!
Registration required starting July 26th.
While supplies last.
In celebration of our end of Summer Reading Program, Xen’s Critters will present a petting zoo, featuring baby farm animals like chicks, ducklings, goats, and sheep!
This program will be a drop-in format, no registration necessary.
Generously funded by the Circle of Friends of the Groton Public Library.
In celebration of our end of Summer Reading Program, Xen’s Critters will present a petting zoo, featuring baby farm animals like chicks, ducklings, goats, and sheep!
This program will be a drop-in format, no registration necessary.
Generously funded by the Circle of Friends of the Groton Public Library.
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.
The Junior Friends of the Groton Public Library are sponsoring a shopping fundraiser at Five Below (917 Hartford Turnpike, Waterford Commons). Five Below carries stationery, school supplies, books, electronics, sporting goods, games, t-shirts, jewelry, crafts, bath and body products, snacks and beverages, room decor, seasonal items, and much more! When you shop at Five Below between Sunday, August 18th and Saturday, August 24th, 10% of your total purchase will be donated back to the Groton Public Library.
Note: You must present a Five Below shopping voucher for the Library to receive 10% of your sale. Shopping vouchers are available at the Library or from a Junior Friend you know. You may show a photo of the voucher on your phone as well.
The Junior Friends of the Groton Public Library are sponsoring a shopping fundraiser at Five Below (917 Hartford Turnpike, Waterford Commons). Five Below carries stationery, school supplies, books, electronics, sporting goods, games, t-shirts, jewelry, crafts, bath and body products, snacks and beverages, room decor, seasonal items, and much more! When you shop at Five Below between Sunday, August 18th and Saturday, August 24th, 10% of your total purchase will be donated back to the Groton Public Library.
Note: You must present a Five Below shopping voucher for the Library to receive 10% of your sale. Shopping vouchers are available at the Library or from a Junior Friend you know. You may show a photo of the voucher on your phone as well.
The Junior Friends of the Groton Public Library are sponsoring a shopping fundraiser at Five Below (917 Hartford Turnpike, Waterford Commons). Five Below carries stationery, school supplies, books, electronics, sporting goods, games, t-shirts, jewelry, crafts, bath and body products, snacks and beverages, room decor, seasonal items, and much more! When you shop at Five Below between Sunday, August 18th and Saturday, August 24th, 10% of your total purchase will be donated back to the Groton Public Library.
Note: You must present a Five Below shopping voucher for the Library to receive 10% of your sale. Shopping vouchers are available at the Library or from a Junior Friend you know. You may show a photo of the voucher on your phone as well.
The Junior Friends of the Groton Public Library are sponsoring a shopping fundraiser at Five Below (917 Hartford Turnpike, Waterford Commons). Five Below carries stationery, school supplies, books, electronics, sporting goods, games, t-shirts, jewelry, crafts, bath and body products, snacks and beverages, room decor, seasonal items, and much more! When you shop at Five Below between Sunday, August 18th and Saturday, August 24th, 10% of your total purchase will be donated back to the Groton Public Library.
Note: You must present a Five Below shopping voucher for the Library to receive 10% of your sale. Shopping vouchers are available at the Library or from a Junior Friend you know. You may show a photo of the voucher on your phone as well.
The Junior Friends of the Groton Public Library are sponsoring a shopping fundraiser at Five Below (917 Hartford Turnpike, Waterford Commons). Five Below carries stationery, school supplies, books, electronics, sporting goods, games, t-shirts, jewelry, crafts, bath and body products, snacks and beverages, room decor, seasonal items, and much more! When you shop at Five Below between Sunday, August 18th and Saturday, August 24th, 10% of your total purchase will be donated back to the Groton Public Library.
Note: You must present a Five Below shopping voucher for the Library to receive 10% of your sale. Shopping vouchers are available at the Library or from a Junior Friend you know. You may show a photo of the voucher on your phone as well.
The Junior Friends of the Groton Public Library are sponsoring a shopping fundraiser at Five Below (917 Hartford Turnpike, Waterford Commons). Five Below carries stationery, school supplies, books, electronics, sporting goods, games, t-shirts, jewelry, crafts, bath and body products, snacks and beverages, room decor, seasonal items, and much more! When you shop at Five Below between Sunday, August 18th and Saturday, August 24th, 10% of your total purchase will be donated back to the Groton Public Library.
Note: You must present a Five Below shopping voucher for the Library to receive 10% of your sale. Shopping vouchers are available at the Library or from a Junior Friend you know. You may show a photo of the voucher on your phone as well.
The Junior Friends of the Groton Public Library are sponsoring a shopping fundraiser at Five Below (917 Hartford Turnpike, Waterford Commons). Five Below carries stationery, school supplies, books, electronics, sporting goods, games, t-shirts, jewelry, crafts, bath and body products, snacks and beverages, room decor, seasonal items, and much more! When you shop at Five Below between Sunday, August 18th and Saturday, August 24th, 10% of your total purchase will be donated back to the Groton Public Library.
Note: You must present a Five Below shopping voucher for the Library to receive 10% of your sale. Shopping vouchers are available at the Library or from a Junior Friend you know. You may show a photo of the voucher on your phone as well.
The Junior Friends of the Groton Public Library are sponsoring a shopping fundraiser at Five Below (917 Hartford Turnpike, Waterford Commons). Five Below carries stationery, school supplies, books, electronics, sporting goods, games, t-shirts, jewelry, crafts, bath and body products, snacks and beverages, room decor, seasonal items, and much more! When you shop at Five Below between Sunday, August 18th and Saturday, August 24th, 10% of your total purchase will be donated back to the Groton Public Library.
Note: You must present a Five Below shopping voucher for the Library to receive 10% of your sale. Shopping vouchers are available at the Library or from a Junior Friend you know. You may show a photo of the voucher on your phone as well.
The Junior Friends of the Groton Public Library are sponsoring a shopping fundraiser at Five Below (917 Hartford Turnpike, Waterford Commons). Five Below carries stationery, school supplies, books, electronics, sporting goods, games, t-shirts, jewelry, crafts, bath and body products, snacks and beverages, room decor, seasonal items, and much more! When you shop at Five Below between Sunday, August 18th and Saturday, August 24th, 10% of your total purchase will be donated back to the Groton Public Library.
Note: You must present a Five Below shopping voucher for the Library to receive 10% of your sale. Shopping vouchers are available at the Library or from a Junior Friend you know. You may show a photo of the voucher on your phone as well.
The Junior Friends of the Groton Public Library are sponsoring a shopping fundraiser at Five Below (917 Hartford Turnpike, Waterford Commons). Five Below carries stationery, school supplies, books, electronics, sporting goods, games, t-shirts, jewelry, crafts, bath and body products, snacks and beverages, room decor, seasonal items, and much more! When you shop at Five Below between Sunday, August 18th and Saturday, August 24th, 10% of your total purchase will be donated back to the Groton Public Library.
Note: You must present a Five Below shopping voucher for the Library to receive 10% of your sale. Shopping vouchers are available at the Library or from a Junior Friend you know. You may show a photo of the voucher on your phone as well.
The Junior Friends of the Groton Public Library are sponsoring a shopping fundraiser at Five Below (917 Hartford Turnpike, Waterford Commons). Five Below carries stationery, school supplies, books, electronics, sporting goods, games, t-shirts, jewelry, crafts, bath and body products, snacks and beverages, room decor, seasonal items, and much more! When you shop at Five Below between Sunday, August 18th and Saturday, August 24th, 10% of your total purchase will be donated back to the Groton Public Library.
Note: You must present a Five Below shopping voucher for the Library to receive 10% of your sale. Shopping vouchers are available at the Library or from a Junior Friend you know. You may show a photo of the voucher on your phone as well.
The Junior Friends of the Groton Public Library are sponsoring a shopping fundraiser at Five Below (917 Hartford Turnpike, Waterford Commons). Five Below carries stationery, school supplies, books, electronics, sporting goods, games, t-shirts, jewelry, crafts, bath and body products, snacks and beverages, room decor, seasonal items, and much more! When you shop at Five Below between Sunday, August 18th and Saturday, August 24th, 10% of your total purchase will be donated back to the Groton Public Library.
Note: You must present a Five Below shopping voucher for the Library to receive 10% of your sale. Shopping vouchers are available at the Library or from a Junior Friend you know. You may show a photo of the voucher on your phone as well.
The Junior Friends of the Groton Public Library are sponsoring a shopping fundraiser at Five Below (917 Hartford Turnpike, Waterford Commons). Five Below carries stationery, school supplies, books, electronics, sporting goods, games, t-shirts, jewelry, crafts, bath and body products, snacks and beverages, room decor, seasonal items, and much more! When you shop at Five Below between Sunday, August 18th and Saturday, August 24th, 10% of your total purchase will be donated back to the Groton Public Library.
Note: You must present a Five Below shopping voucher for the Library to receive 10% of your sale. Shopping vouchers are available at the Library or from a Junior Friend you know. You may show a photo of the voucher on your phone as well.
The Junior Friends of the Groton Public Library are sponsoring a shopping fundraiser at Five Below (917 Hartford Turnpike, Waterford Commons). Five Below carries stationery, school supplies, books, electronics, sporting goods, games, t-shirts, jewelry, crafts, bath and body products, snacks and beverages, room decor, seasonal items, and much more! When you shop at Five Below between Sunday, August 18th and Saturday, August 24th, 10% of your total purchase will be donated back to the Groton Public Library.
Note: You must present a Five Below shopping voucher for the Library to receive 10% of your sale. Shopping vouchers are available at the Library or from a Junior Friend you know. You may show a photo of the voucher on your phone as well.
Join us for a recently-released film, classic, or documentary. Free popcorn and lemonade!
Join us for a recently-released film, classic, or documentary. Free popcorn and lemonade!
We have created a book group for Millennials and Gen Z-ers ages 21-42. 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.
We have created a book group for Millennials and Gen Z-ers ages 21-42. 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.
Join the Groton Public Library's Summer Supper Club! At the beginning of each month, we'll have a display of cookbooks that are wrapped in paper to conceal their title and contents. The cookbooks will be labeled with one of these four meal categories: appetizer, side dish, entree, or dessert. Choose and check out a cookbook based on what meal category you'd like to make. Bring your cookbook and your creation to our monthly Meet & Eat. There, we'll dish about our culinary experiences, critique the cookbooks, and sample everyone's creations.
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.
August 1st: Cookbook Pick-Up Day (While Supplies Last)
August 29th: Meet & Eat, 6 PM
Join the Groton Public Library's Summer Supper Club! At the beginning of each month, we'll have a display of cookbooks that are wrapped in paper to conceal their title and contents. The cookbooks will be labeled with one of these four meal categories: appetizer, side dish, entree, or dessert. Choose and check out a cookbook based on what meal category you'd like to make. Bring your cookbook and your creation to our monthly Meet & Eat. There, we'll dish about our culinary experiences, critique the cookbooks, and sample everyone's creations.
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.
August 1st: Cookbook Pick-Up Day (While Supplies Last)
August 29th: Meet & Eat, 6 PM
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.
Board Meeting
Board Meeting
Members of the Circle of Friends are invited to the group’s Annual Meeting on Saturday, September 21st at 9:30 AM. At our Annual Meeting, members will elect a Board of Directors and its officers, receive various reports, and enact other business. Light refreshments will be served.
For more information, contact Circle of Friends President Angela Houghton at gpl.circleoffriends@gmail.com.
Programming may be affected or cancelled due to COVID-19.
Members of the Circle of Friends are invited to the group’s Annual Meeting on Saturday, September 21st at 9:30 AM. At our Annual Meeting, members will elect a Board of Directors and its officers, receive various reports, and enact other business. Light refreshments will be served.
For more information, contact Circle of Friends President Angela Houghton at gpl.circleoffriends@gmail.com.
Programming may be affected or cancelled due to COVID-19.
Join us for a recently-released film, classic, or documentary. Free popcorn and lemonade!
Join us for a recently-released film, classic, or documentary. Free popcorn and lemonade!
Broadway on a Budget!
Theater enthusiast Brian Stoll will discuss all things Broadway beginning with the history and importance of the Broadway Playbill as well as touch upon some of the reasons why audience members choose to collect these memorable theatre keepsakes. Lastly, Brian will share a variety of money-saving tips on how to see Broadway shows for under $60.00 a ticket!
Broadway on a Budget!
Theater enthusiast Brian Stoll will discuss all things Broadway beginning with the history and importance of the Broadway Playbill as well as touch upon some of the reasons why audience members choose to collect these memorable theatre keepsakes. Lastly, Brian will share a variety of money-saving tips on how to see Broadway shows for under $60.00 a ticket!
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.
Board Meeting
Board Meeting
Join the Junior Friends of the Groton Public Library for their ninth annual Bumpers & Books, a festive twist on a traditional trunk-or-treat event. The Junior Friends and their families, as well as Library staff and town employees, will be on hand in the Library's back parking lot to give out treats from the trunks of their decorated vehicles. The twist? All the vehicles will be decorated in author- and book-related themes. From Curious George and Harry Potter to Goosebumps and Great Expectations, don't miss our book-tacular display of trunks! There will be balloon artistry, crafts, face painting, and tattoos for children and a library swag sale for adults. Attendees may also wander our Book Patch and select a free, new book.
Bumpers & Books is free and open to the public. Children are encouraged to dress in book- or author-related costumes to add to the festivities.
If you’re interested in decorating your vehicle for display or donating candy and treats, please contact Miss Kim at 860-441-6750.
The rain date for this event is Saturday, October 26th.
Join the Junior Friends of the Groton Public Library for their ninth annual Bumpers & Books, a festive twist on a traditional trunk-or-treat event. The Junior Friends and their families, as well as Library staff and town employees, will be on hand in the Library's back parking lot to give out treats from the trunks of their decorated vehicles. The twist? All the vehicles will be decorated in author- and book-related themes. From Curious George and Harry Potter to Goosebumps and Great Expectations, don't miss our book-tacular display of trunks! There will be balloon artistry, crafts, face painting, and tattoos for children and a library swag sale for adults. Attendees may also wander our Book Patch and select a free, new book.
Bumpers & Books is free and open to the public. Children are encouraged to dress in book- or author-related costumes to add to the festivities.
If you’re interested in decorating your vehicle for display or donating candy and treats, please contact Miss Kim at 860-441-6750.
The rain date for this event is Saturday, October 26th.
What's one thing both Democrats and Republicans can agree on? There's nothing quite like the taste of a freshly-baked chocolate chip cookie! That's why the Junior Friends and the Circle of Friends will be on hand outside the polls on Election Day from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM to sell delicious treats to voters and Library visitors alike. All proceeds will benefit the Library. Be sure to stop by our bake sale table and show your support for the Friends Groups. It's like casting a vote for the Groton Public Library and all the wonderful services it offers! Donations of cookies, brownies, cupcakes, cake pops, and other sweet and savory snacks (homemade or store bought) is greatly appreciated. See Miss Kim for more information or to donate.
What's one thing both Democrats and Republicans can agree on? There's nothing quite like the taste of a freshly-baked chocolate chip cookie! That's why the Junior Friends and the Circle of Friends will be on hand outside the polls on Election Day from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM to sell delicious treats to voters and Library visitors alike. All proceeds will benefit the Library. Be sure to stop by our bake sale table and show your support for the Friends Groups. It's like casting a vote for the Groton Public Library and all the wonderful services it offers! Donations of cookies, brownies, cupcakes, cake pops, and other sweet and savory snacks (homemade or store bought) is greatly appreciated. See Miss Kim for more information or to donate.
Board Meeting
Board Meeting
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 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.
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