Two-year-olds (and their favorite adult) are invited to enjoy this storytime designed just for them. Get ready to move with songs, rhymes, dances and interactive stories, followed by a small craft. Stay after the half hour program for open play time. No registration necessary.
Two-year-olds (and their favorite adult) are invited to enjoy this storytime designed just for them. Get ready to move with songs, rhymes, dances and interactive stories, followed by a small craft. Stay after the half hour program for open play time. No registration necessary.
This meeting is not sponsored by the Groton Public Library
This meeting is not sponsored by the Groton Public Library
Join us in Teenscape as we huddle around the (virtual) fire and tell scary stories! Come prepared with a story or try one of ours. We will have s'mores mix and other snacks to help fuel our imaginations.
This is an inclusive event and teens of all ability levels are welcome to attend. Please contact the library if you have any questions or requests for communication accommodations and other accommodations.
Join us in Teenscape as we huddle around the (virtual) fire and tell scary stories! Come prepared with a story or try one of ours. We will have s'mores mix and other snacks to help fuel our imaginations.
This is an inclusive event and teens of all ability levels are welcome to attend. Please contact the library if you have any questions or requests for communication accommodations and other accommodations.
Stop by the Children’s Activity room for educational activities including games, crafts, tech and more. This program is designed for the after school crowd, and is open to children in grades K – 5. No registration necessary.
The program does not take place on days where there is no school or on half days.
Stop by the Children’s Activity room for educational activities including games, crafts, tech and more. This program is designed for the after school crowd, and is open to children in grades K – 5. No registration necessary.
The program does not take place on days where there is no school or on half days.
Eat for your Mood: Using healthy whole foods to promote mental health presented by Nicole Ceil at Functional Nutrition in Stonington.
This program will provide information on leveraging a healthy, whole foods, inclusive diet to promote mental health (specifically applicable for Fall moving into Winter, when many people struggle with seasonal depression, holiday stress, and anxiety).
During this time, we will review specific, actionable strategies for using diet to improve mental health such as:
Removing allergic foods to reduce neuroinflammation
Ensuring adequate protein intake to promote healthy neurotransmitter function
Creating meals to balance blood sugar and control symptoms of anxiety
Eating adequate amounts of healthy fats to promote brain structure and neuronal regeneration
Participants will leave with shopping lists and a meal-creation guide as well as resources for learning more about nutrition for mental health and cognitive function.
Eat for your Mood: Using healthy whole foods to promote mental health presented by Nicole Ceil at Functional Nutrition in Stonington.
This program will provide information on leveraging a healthy, whole foods, inclusive diet to promote mental health (specifically applicable for Fall moving into Winter, when many people struggle with seasonal depression, holiday stress, and anxiety).
During this time, we will review specific, actionable strategies for using diet to improve mental health such as:
Removing allergic foods to reduce neuroinflammation
Ensuring adequate protein intake to promote healthy neurotransmitter function
Creating meals to balance blood sugar and control symptoms of anxiety
Eating adequate amounts of healthy fats to promote brain structure and neuronal regeneration
Participants will leave with shopping lists and a meal-creation guide as well as resources for learning more about nutrition for mental health and cognitive function.
Join us for an active music enriched program open to all! Sing & Stomp is a noisy half hour of songs, dance and fingerplays. Caregivers are encouraged to participate with their child in following directions, exploring rhyme, rhythm, and creative play. No registration necessary.
Join us for an active music enriched program open to all! Sing & Stomp is a noisy half hour of songs, dance and fingerplays. Caregivers are encouraged to participate with their child in following directions, exploring rhyme, rhythm, and creative play. No registration necessary.
A good resume may get you an interview - but only a great interview will get you the job. This 90-minute interactive workshop will teach you the 3 most important interview skills necessary to beat your competition and land the job. Learn how to identify your most relevant strengths for a target position, communicate your value effectively with concise and powerful examples, and use target research to demonstrate your perfect fit for the role. Whatever industry you are in, the interview preparation techniques you will learn in this workshop will build your confidence and give you the interview skills that will propel you to success throughout your career.
Lili Schlossberg Foggle is the founder of Impressive Interviewing and a Certified Interview Employment Professional. Her skills training incorporates the very latest data-driven and proven techniques for interview success. Her clients have successfully landed jobs in a diverse variety of fields, from art teachers to zoning supervisors. She works with candidates at all stages of their career, whether they are seeking entry-level positions or a C-suite leadership roles.
A good resume may get you an interview - but only a great interview will get you the job. This 90-minute interactive workshop will teach you the 3 most important interview skills necessary to beat your competition and land the job. Learn how to identify your most relevant strengths for a target position, communicate your value effectively with concise and powerful examples, and use target research to demonstrate your perfect fit for the role. Whatever industry you are in, the interview preparation techniques you will learn in this workshop will build your confidence and give you the interview skills that will propel you to success throughout your career.
Lili Schlossberg Foggle is the founder of Impressive Interviewing and a Certified Interview Employment Professional. Her skills training incorporates the very latest data-driven and proven techniques for interview success. Her clients have successfully landed jobs in a diverse variety of fields, from art teachers to zoning supervisors. She works with candidates at all stages of their career, whether they are seeking entry-level positions or a C-suite leadership roles.
*This program/meeting is not sponsored by the Groton Public Library
*This program/meeting is not sponsored by the Groton Public Library
*This meeting is not sponsored by the Groton Public Library
*This meeting is not sponsored by the Groton Public Library
Join us for Budding Bookworms! Discover books, songs, rhymes and activities while building language and literacy skills. This is a preschool story time for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers. No registration is necessary.
Join us for Budding Bookworms! Discover books, songs, rhymes and activities while building language and literacy skills. This is a preschool story time for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers. No registration is necessary.
This meeting is not sponsored by the Groton Public Library
This meeting is not sponsored by the Groton Public Library
The Library has open hours for tech assistance! Ask a tech related question and receive one-on-one help, or use our new VHS to DVD converter located in our brand new Tech Center. No appointment necessary.
The Library has open hours for tech assistance! Ask a tech related question and receive one-on-one help, or use our new VHS to DVD converter located in our brand new Tech Center. No appointment necessary.
Stop by the Children’s Activity room for educational activities including games, crafts, tech and more. This program is designed for the after school crowd, and is open to children in grades K – 5. No registration necessary.
The program does not take place on days where there is no school or on half days.
Stop by the Children’s Activity room for educational activities including games, crafts, tech and more. This program is designed for the after school crowd, and is open to children in grades K – 5. No registration necessary.
The program does not take place on days where there is no school or on half days.
Join us for an evening of career exploration and networking with professionals in the music industry! Careers In is a semi-annual event where teens can meet and ask questions to professionals in different careers. Learn about the different jobs available to you, as well as what it takes to get there. This is a casual event, filled with conversation and light refreshments, not a job fair or recruitment event. This program is open to teens and adults.
This is an inclusive event and teens of all ability levels are welcome to attend. Please contact the library if you have any questions or requests for communication accommodations and other accommodations.
Join us for an evening of career exploration and networking with professionals in the music industry! Careers In is a semi-annual event where teens can meet and ask questions to professionals in different careers. Learn about the different jobs available to you, as well as what it takes to get there. This is a casual event, filled with conversation and light refreshments, not a job fair or recruitment event. This program is open to teens and adults.
This is an inclusive event and teens of all ability levels are welcome to attend. Please contact the library if you have any questions or requests for communication accommodations and other accommodations.
The Library is now offering a new mobile makerspace. We have an art cart filled with a variety of supplies to help get your creative juices flowing.
Stop in to see our display case filled with do-it-yourself projects, appropriate for all age levels.
Join us for a drop-in craft workshop with our guest artist, Kathryn from 6-8 p.m.
The Library is now offering a new mobile makerspace. We have an art cart filled with a variety of supplies to help get your creative juices flowing.
Stop in to see our display case filled with do-it-yourself projects, appropriate for all age levels.
Join us for a drop-in craft workshop with our guest artist, Kathryn from 6-8 p.m.
Join the Junior Friends of the Groton Public Library for 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 The Wizard of Oz and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow to The Great Gatsby and Stephen King’s IT, don't miss this boo-ktacular event! There will be crafts, face painting and tattoos for children and sale items for adults. Enjoy a hotdog, sausage, fresh-squeezed lemonade from the food trucks on hand.
Bumpers n' Books is free and open to the public. Children are encouraged to dress in book- or author-related costumes to add to the festivities. The rain date for the event is Saturday, October 26th from 11:00 AM--1:00 PM.
If you’re interested in decorating your vehicle for display or donating candy and treats, please contact Miss Kim at 860-441-6750 or just visit our online sign-up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0445aaa723a1fd0-2019
Check out a video of last year's event:
Join the Junior Friends of the Groton Public Library for 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 The Wizard of Oz and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow to The Great Gatsby and Stephen King’s IT, don't miss this boo-ktacular event! There will be crafts, face painting and tattoos for children and sale items for adults. Enjoy a hotdog, sausage, fresh-squeezed lemonade from the food trucks on hand.
Bumpers n' Books is free and open to the public. Children are encouraged to dress in book- or author-related costumes to add to the festivities. The rain date for the event is Saturday, October 26th from 11:00 AM--1:00 PM.
If you’re interested in decorating your vehicle for display or donating candy and treats, please contact Miss Kim at 860-441-6750 or just visit our online sign-up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0445aaa723a1fd0-2019
Check out a video of last year's event:
This meeting/program is not sponsored by the Groton Public Library
This meeting/program is not sponsored by the Groton Public Library
Storytime for our littlest listeners! Join us for this drop-in program for children ages birth to 2 and a caregiver. Babies enjoy nursery rhymes, simple stories, songs, finger plays and movements. No registration is required. After storytime, open play time will be offered, giving children a chance to learn social skills and adults to connect with other caregivers.
Storytime for our littlest listeners! Join us for this drop-in program for children ages birth to 2 and a caregiver. Babies enjoy nursery rhymes, simple stories, songs, finger plays and movements. No registration is required. After storytime, open play time will be offered, giving children a chance to learn social skills and adults to connect with other caregivers.
Looking for work? Join the club! Ask our staff for advice on everything related to the job search including:
This is a drop-in program, so appointments are not required.
Looking for work? Join the club! Ask our staff for advice on everything related to the job search including:
This is a drop-in program, so appointments are not required.
In honor of National Friends of Libraries Week, the Circle of Friends will sponsor "See it! Believe it! Try it!" a sport stacking program for teens and tweens. You'll meet Glenn Costello, organizer of the Connecticut State Sport Stacking Championship, and learn from the best as you race against the clock to stack and un-stack cups in pre-determined sequences. Don't miss this opportunity to try the sports craze that's become a YouTube sensation!
The Circle of Friends is a dedicated group of people of all ages who believe that an excellent library is essential to a community. Circle of Friends members work to promote and assist the Groton Public Library through advocacy, fundraising, and programming. Founded in 2005, the Circle of Friends is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. To join the Circle of Friends, simply pick up a brochure at the Library and fill out the back-page application. Joining the Circle of Friends is free!
In honor of National Friends of Libraries Week, the Circle of Friends will sponsor "See it! Believe it! Try it!" a sport stacking program for teens and tweens. You'll meet Glenn Costello, organizer of the Connecticut State Sport Stacking Championship, and learn from the best as you race against the clock to stack and un-stack cups in pre-determined sequences. Don't miss this opportunity to try the sports craze that's become a YouTube sensation!
The Circle of Friends is a dedicated group of people of all ages who believe that an excellent library is essential to a community. Circle of Friends members work to promote and assist the Groton Public Library through advocacy, fundraising, and programming. Founded in 2005, the Circle of Friends is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. To join the Circle of Friends, simply pick up a brochure at the Library and fill out the back-page application. Joining the Circle of Friends is free!
This meeting is not sponsored by the Groton Public Library
This meeting is not sponsored by the Groton Public Library
Two-year-olds (and their favorite adult) are invited to enjoy this storytime designed just for them. Get ready to move with songs, rhymes, dances and interactive stories, followed by a small craft. Stay after the half hour program for open play time. No registration necessary.
Two-year-olds (and their favorite adult) are invited to enjoy this storytime designed just for them. Get ready to move with songs, rhymes, dances and interactive stories, followed by a small craft. Stay after the half hour program for open play time. No registration necessary.
This program is not sponsored by the Groton Public Library
Program is geared toward Homeschool Children - All questions should be addressed to Dan Butterworth at the Hartford Children's Museum 413-835-5970
This program is not sponsored by the Groton Public Library
Program is geared toward Homeschool Children - All questions should be addressed to Dan Butterworth at the Hartford Children's Museum 413-835-5970
Stop by the Children’s Activity room for educational activities including games, crafts, tech and more. This program is designed for the after school crowd, and is open to children in grades K – 5. No registration necessary.
The program does not take place on days where there is no school or on half days.
Stop by the Children’s Activity room for educational activities including games, crafts, tech and more. This program is designed for the after school crowd, and is open to children in grades K – 5. No registration necessary.
The program does not take place on days where there is no school or on half days.
In honor of National Friends of Libraries Week, Dan Meiser and the talented restaurant team at Oyster Club are hosting a Dine Out Night to support the Groton Public Library. Just head to Oyster Club for dinner between the hours of 5 p.m. and 9 p.m., and 10% of your entree cost will be donated to the Library. Oyster Club has earned regional and national attention, having been named the “Best Upscale Restaurant in CT” by the Connecticut Restaurant Association and one of the “Best Oyster Bars in America” by Travel & Leisure Magazine. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to dine at the finest restaurant in town and help your favorite library at the same time!
The Circle of Friends is a dedicated group of people of all ages who believe that an excellent library is essential to a community. Circle of Friends members work to promote and assist the Groton Public Library through advocacy, fundraising, and programming. Founded in 2005, the Circle of Friends is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. To join the Circle of Friends, simply pick up a brochure at the Library and fill out the back-page application. Joining the Circle of Friends is free!
In honor of National Friends of Libraries Week, Dan Meiser and the talented restaurant team at Oyster Club are hosting a Dine Out Night to support the Groton Public Library. Just head to Oyster Club for dinner between the hours of 5 p.m. and 9 p.m., and 10% of your entree cost will be donated to the Library. Oyster Club has earned regional and national attention, having been named the “Best Upscale Restaurant in CT” by the Connecticut Restaurant Association and one of the “Best Oyster Bars in America” by Travel & Leisure Magazine. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to dine at the finest restaurant in town and help your favorite library at the same time!
The Circle of Friends is a dedicated group of people of all ages who believe that an excellent library is essential to a community. Circle of Friends members work to promote and assist the Groton Public Library through advocacy, fundraising, and programming. Founded in 2005, the Circle of Friends is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. To join the Circle of Friends, simply pick up a brochure at the Library and fill out the back-page application. Joining the Circle of Friends is free!
This meeting is not sponsored by the Groton Public Library
This meeting is not sponsored by the Groton Public Library
In honor of National Friends of Libraries Week, the Circle of Friends will sponsor "Sing, Laugh, & Learn with Mr. Joe." Mr. Joe gets everyone moving and grooving with a series of original songs that bring laughter and cheer. Audience participation is a must as Mr. Joe uses musical instruments to reinforce concepts and make learning fun. No registration is required. Bring the entire family to this fun-filled, interactive musical show.
The Circle of Friends is a dedicated group of people of all ages who believe that an excellent library is essential to a community. Circle of Friends members work to promote and assist the Groton Public Library through advocacy, fundraising, and programming. Founded in 2005, the Circle of Friends is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. To join the Circle of Friends, simply pick up a brochure at the Library and fill out the back-page application. Joining the Circle of Friends is free!
In honor of National Friends of Libraries Week, the Circle of Friends will sponsor "Sing, Laugh, & Learn with Mr. Joe." Mr. Joe gets everyone moving and grooving with a series of original songs that bring laughter and cheer. Audience participation is a must as Mr. Joe uses musical instruments to reinforce concepts and make learning fun. No registration is required. Bring the entire family to this fun-filled, interactive musical show.
The Circle of Friends is a dedicated group of people of all ages who believe that an excellent library is essential to a community. Circle of Friends members work to promote and assist the Groton Public Library through advocacy, fundraising, and programming. Founded in 2005, the Circle of Friends is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. To join the Circle of Friends, simply pick up a brochure at the Library and fill out the back-page application. Joining the Circle of Friends is free!
Enjoy an afternoon of puzzles. From table puzzles, to word puzzles and more. This program is geared towards children in grades K-5. No registration necessary.
Enjoy an afternoon of puzzles. From table puzzles, to word puzzles and more. This program is geared towards children in grades K-5. No registration necessary.
The Witch's Advocate by local author Richard Maule
The Amazing True Story of the Quaker Who Stood With Salem's Witches. The Puritans said the witch madness was over. Salem was once again the City of Peace. But everyone knew nothing had changed. The hangings may have stopped, but the town still trembled under a cloud of suspicion, oppression, and fear. Just when it seemed no one would be bold enough to challenge Salem’s leaders, Thomas Maule raised his voice.The angry Puritans took him to trial, certain that the loudmouth Quaker would be easily suppressed. What they didn’t know was they were taking on an extraordinary man at an extraordinary time. Maule bravely stood up for the rights of the witches and all the others who could not speak for themselves. In The Witch’s Advocate, acclaimed author Richard Maule, brings this true but untold story to life. Maule’s previous novel, Moonlight Helmsman, has received eight national awards for historical fiction, with Kirkus Reviews calling it “a seamless weave of historical investigation and fictional drama.” The Witch’s Advocate takes us back to another tumultuous period in our history in a spellbinding tale of danger and suspense that draws the reader towards one of the best courtroom climaxes ever
The Witch's Advocate by local author Richard Maule
The Amazing True Story of the Quaker Who Stood With Salem's Witches. The Puritans said the witch madness was over. Salem was once again the City of Peace. But everyone knew nothing had changed. The hangings may have stopped, but the town still trembled under a cloud of suspicion, oppression, and fear. Just when it seemed no one would be bold enough to challenge Salem’s leaders, Thomas Maule raised his voice.The angry Puritans took him to trial, certain that the loudmouth Quaker would be easily suppressed. What they didn’t know was they were taking on an extraordinary man at an extraordinary time. Maule bravely stood up for the rights of the witches and all the others who could not speak for themselves. In The Witch’s Advocate, acclaimed author Richard Maule, brings this true but untold story to life. Maule’s previous novel, Moonlight Helmsman, has received eight national awards for historical fiction, with Kirkus Reviews calling it “a seamless weave of historical investigation and fictional drama.” The Witch’s Advocate takes us back to another tumultuous period in our history in a spellbinding tale of danger and suspense that draws the reader towards one of the best courtroom climaxes ever
Join us for Budding Bookworms! Discover books, songs, rhymes and activities while building language and literacy skills. This is a preschool story time for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers. No registration is necessary.
Join us for Budding Bookworms! Discover books, songs, rhymes and activities while building language and literacy skills. This is a preschool story time for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers. No registration is necessary.
The Library has open hours for tech assistance! Ask a tech related question and receive one-on-one help, or use our new VHS to DVD converter located in our brand new Tech Center. No appointment necessary.
The Library has open hours for tech assistance! Ask a tech related question and receive one-on-one help, or use our new VHS to DVD converter located in our brand new Tech Center. No appointment necessary.
Let's get crafty! Drop by the library for a variety of crafting opportunities. This program is designed for children in grades K-5. No registration necessary.
Let's get crafty! Drop by the library for a variety of crafting opportunities. This program is designed for children in grades K-5. No registration necessary.
Join us for a bewitching performance of your favorite songs of fall featuring singer and song stylist Julie Harris and accomplished jazz bassist and guitarist Stephen Roane. Together this duo has performed across the state and beyond and produced the CD I Turn a Corner.
This program is made possible by the Circle of Friends of the Groton Public Library in honor of National Friends of Libraries Week.
The Circle of Friends is a dedicated group of people of all ages who believe that an excellent library is essential to a community. Circle of Friends members work to promote and assist the Groton Public Library through advocacy, fundraising, and programming. Founded in 2005, the Circle of Friends is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. To join the Circle of Friends, simply pick up a brochure at the Library and fill out the back-page application. Joining the Circle of Friends is free!
Join us for a bewitching performance of your favorite songs of fall featuring singer and song stylist Julie Harris and accomplished jazz bassist and guitarist Stephen Roane. Together this duo has performed across the state and beyond and produced the CD I Turn a Corner.
This program is made possible by the Circle of Friends of the Groton Public Library in honor of National Friends of Libraries Week.
The Circle of Friends is a dedicated group of people of all ages who believe that an excellent library is essential to a community. Circle of Friends members work to promote and assist the Groton Public Library through advocacy, fundraising, and programming. Founded in 2005, the Circle of Friends is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. To join the Circle of Friends, simply pick up a brochure at the Library and fill out the back-page application. Joining the Circle of Friends is free!
Drop by the library to challenge your friends, or even a librarian to one of our many games. Whether it's cards, Yahtzee, or a good ol' fashion game of Sorry that strikes your fancy, we have them all! This program is designed for children in grades K-5. No registration necessary.
Drop by the library to challenge your friends, or even a librarian to one of our many games. Whether it's cards, Yahtzee, or a good ol' fashion game of Sorry that strikes your fancy, we have them all! This program is designed for children in grades K-5. No registration necessary.
Prepare for The Day's biannual Job Fair by getting your resume reviewed and printed at the library! We will have resume paper available, as well as professionals to help review and refine your resume. Our staff will be available to answer your questions about what to expect and bring to the event.
This is an inclusive event and patrons of all ability levels are welcome to attend. Please contact the library if you have any questions or requests for communication accommodations and other accommodations.
Prepare for The Day's biannual Job Fair by getting your resume reviewed and printed at the library! We will have resume paper available, as well as professionals to help review and refine your resume. Our staff will be available to answer your questions about what to expect and bring to the event.
This is an inclusive event and patrons of all ability levels are welcome to attend. Please contact the library if you have any questions or requests for communication accommodations and other accommodations.
Details to come.
The rain date for this event is Saturday, October 26th.
Details to come.
The rain date for this event is Saturday, October 26th.
Storytime for our littlest listeners! Join us for this drop-in program for children ages birth to 2 and a caregiver. Babies enjoy nursery rhymes, simple stories, songs, finger plays and movements. No registration is required. After storytime, open play time will be offered, giving children a chance to learn social skills and adults to connect with other caregivers.
Storytime for our littlest listeners! Join us for this drop-in program for children ages birth to 2 and a caregiver. Babies enjoy nursery rhymes, simple stories, songs, finger plays and movements. No registration is required. After storytime, open play time will be offered, giving children a chance to learn social skills and adults to connect with other caregivers.
Looking for work? Join the club! Ask our staff for advice on everything related to the job search including:
This is a drop-in program, so appointments are not required.
Looking for work? Join the club! Ask our staff for advice on everything related to the job search including:
This is a drop-in program, so appointments are not required.
Love the Library? Want to lend a hand to make it even better? Then join the Junior Friends at one of their monthly Library Helper Days! During this busy hour, the Junior Friends will assist Library Staff in a variety of projects including preparing craft and program materials, dusting and light cleaning, straightening shelves, special event preparation, and recycling.
The Junior Friends of the Groton Public Library is a members-only youth service group who organize projects and fundraisers that benefit the Library and the community.
Not yet a member of the Junior Friends? Just pick up a membership application in the Children’s Room. Membership includes a membership card and invitations to all the Junior Friends’ meetings and special events. Becoming a Junior Friend is a great way to show your appreciation for the Groton Public Library and give something back to the community.
For more information, contact Miss Kim at 860-441-6750 or kbalentine@groton-ct.gov.
Love the Library? Want to lend a hand to make it even better? Then join the Junior Friends at one of their monthly Library Helper Days! During this busy hour, the Junior Friends will assist Library Staff in a variety of projects including preparing craft and program materials, dusting and light cleaning, straightening shelves, special event preparation, and recycling.
The Junior Friends of the Groton Public Library is a members-only youth service group who organize projects and fundraisers that benefit the Library and the community.
Not yet a member of the Junior Friends? Just pick up a membership application in the Children’s Room. Membership includes a membership card and invitations to all the Junior Friends’ meetings and special events. Becoming a Junior Friend is a great way to show your appreciation for the Groton Public Library and give something back to the community.
For more information, contact Miss Kim at 860-441-6750 or kbalentine@groton-ct.gov.
Thames Area Citizen Advocacy Program
This meeting is not sponsored by the Groton Public Library
Thames Area Citizen Advocacy Program
This meeting is not sponsored by the Groton Public Library
Two-year-olds (and their favorite adult) are invited to enjoy this storytime designed just for them. Get ready to move with songs, rhymes, dances and interactive stories, followed by a small craft. Stay after the half hour program for open play time. No registration necessary.
Two-year-olds (and their favorite adult) are invited to enjoy this storytime designed just for them. Get ready to move with songs, rhymes, dances and interactive stories, followed by a small craft. Stay after the half hour program for open play time. No registration necessary.
Stop by the Children’s Activity room for educational activities including games, crafts, tech and more. This program is designed for the after school crowd, and is open to children in grades K – 5. No registration necessary.
The program does not take place on days where there is no school or on half days.
Stop by the Children’s Activity room for educational activities including games, crafts, tech and more. This program is designed for the after school crowd, and is open to children in grades K – 5. No registration necessary.
The program does not take place on days where there is no school or on half days.
Author Jean has worked as a therapy dog handler for seven years, first with Bella, and now with Rudy. Her book about Bella, Joy Unleashed: The Story of Bella, the Unlikely Therapy Dog, reveals everyday miracles that took place as Bella and Jean visited nursing and hospital patients and special needs students in the schools. Bella died in early January 2018, just shy of her 11th birthday. Rudy, who was certified by Pet Partners as a therapy dog in March of 2018, is also really good at his job. Jean initiated a new program at the local courthouse where Rudy comforts victims before trial.
Jean's talk incorporates personal experience as well as the results of scientific studies that prove how therapy dogs make a difference. But the best part is Rudy himself. He gives audiences a firsthand experience of his grace, humor, and power to make us feel connected and comforted.
Author Jean has worked as a therapy dog handler for seven years, first with Bella, and now with Rudy. Her book about Bella, Joy Unleashed: The Story of Bella, the Unlikely Therapy Dog, reveals everyday miracles that took place as Bella and Jean visited nursing and hospital patients and special needs students in the schools. Bella died in early January 2018, just shy of her 11th birthday. Rudy, who was certified by Pet Partners as a therapy dog in March of 2018, is also really good at his job. Jean initiated a new program at the local courthouse where Rudy comforts victims before trial.
Jean's talk incorporates personal experience as well as the results of scientific studies that prove how therapy dogs make a difference. But the best part is Rudy himself. He gives audiences a firsthand experience of his grace, humor, and power to make us feel connected and comforted.
Join us for an active music enriched program open to all! Sing & Stomp is a noisy half hour of songs, dance and fingerplays. Caregivers are encouraged to participate with their child in following directions, exploring rhyme, rhythm, and creative play. No registration necessary.
Join us for an active music enriched program open to all! Sing & Stomp is a noisy half hour of songs, dance and fingerplays. Caregivers are encouraged to participate with their child in following directions, exploring rhyme, rhythm, and creative play. No registration necessary.
Join us for Budding Bookworms! Discover books, songs, rhymes and activities while building language and literacy skills. This is a preschool story time for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers. No registration is necessary.
Join us for Budding Bookworms! Discover books, songs, rhymes and activities while building language and literacy skills. This is a preschool story time for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers. No registration is necessary.
Candy, games, and fun...oh my! Join us for a Halloween party in the Teenscape. We will have spook-tacular games, including Betrayal at the House on the Hill, Gloom, Hello Neighbor, and more.
This is an inclusive event and teens of all ability levels are welcome to attend. Please contact the library if you have any questions or requests for communication accommodations and other accommodations.
Candy, games, and fun...oh my! Join us for a Halloween party in the Teenscape. We will have spook-tacular games, including Betrayal at the House on the Hill, Gloom, Hello Neighbor, and more.
This is an inclusive event and teens of all ability levels are welcome to attend. Please contact the library if you have any questions or requests for communication accommodations and other accommodations.
Meet with other people interested in researching their family history and learn about research techniques, databases, websites and everything genealogy related. This meeting tends to be for the more advanced researcher.
Meet with other people interested in researching their family history and learn about research techniques, databases, websites and everything genealogy related. This meeting tends to be for the more advanced researcher.
Stop by the Children’s Activity room for educational activities including games, crafts, tech and more. This program is designed for the after school crowd, and is open to children in grades K – 5. No registration necessary.
The program does not take place on days where there is no school or on half days.
Stop by the Children’s Activity room for educational activities including games, crafts, tech and more. This program is designed for the after school crowd, and is open to children in grades K – 5. No registration necessary.
The program does not take place on days where there is no school or on half days.
The Library has open hours for tech assistance! Ask a tech related question and receive one-on-one help, or use our new VHS to DVD converter located in our brand new Tech Center. No appointment necessary.
The Library has open hours for tech assistance! Ask a tech related question and receive one-on-one help, or use our new VHS to DVD converter located in our brand new Tech Center. No appointment necessary.
The Junior Friends are collecting leftover Halloween candy to send to U.S. service members through Operation Gratitude. Operation Gratitude annually sends more than 200,000 care packages to veterans, first responders, new recruits, wounded heroes and our U.S. service members deployed overseas. The candy must be delivered to the Library by November 6. Please do not donate Pixie Stixs or other powdery candy because they can make a mess of the care packages. For more information, contact Miss Kim at 860-441-6750 or kbalentine@groton-ct.gov.
The Junior Friends are collecting leftover Halloween candy to send to U.S. service members through Operation Gratitude. Operation Gratitude annually sends more than 200,000 care packages to veterans, first responders, new recruits, wounded heroes and our U.S. service members deployed overseas. The candy must be delivered to the Library by November 6. Please do not donate Pixie Stixs or other powdery candy because they can make a mess of the care packages. For more information, contact Miss Kim at 860-441-6750 or kbalentine@groton-ct.gov.
The Junior Friends are collecting leftover Halloween candy to send to U.S. service members through Operation Gratitude. Operation Gratitude annually sends more than 200,000 care packages to veterans, first responders, new recruits, wounded heroes and our U.S. service members deployed overseas. The candy must be delivered to the Library by November 6. Please do not donate Pixie Stixs or other powdery candy because they can make a mess of the care packages. For more information, contact Miss Kim at 860-441-6750 or kbalentine@groton-ct.gov.
The Junior Friends are collecting leftover Halloween candy to send to U.S. service members through Operation Gratitude. Operation Gratitude annually sends more than 200,000 care packages to veterans, first responders, new recruits, wounded heroes and our U.S. service members deployed overseas. The candy must be delivered to the Library by November 6. Please do not donate Pixie Stixs or other powdery candy because they can make a mess of the care packages. For more information, contact Miss Kim at 860-441-6750 or kbalentine@groton-ct.gov.
The Junior Friends are collecting leftover Halloween candy to send to U.S. service members through Operation Gratitude. Operation Gratitude annually sends more than 200,000 care packages to veterans, first responders, new recruits, wounded heroes and our U.S. service members deployed overseas. The candy must be delivered to the Library by November 6. Please do not donate Pixie Stixs or other powdery candy because they can make a mess of the care packages. For more information, contact Miss Kim at 860-441-6750 or kbalentine@groton-ct.gov.
The Junior Friends are collecting leftover Halloween candy to send to U.S. service members through Operation Gratitude. Operation Gratitude annually sends more than 200,000 care packages to veterans, first responders, new recruits, wounded heroes and our U.S. service members deployed overseas. The candy must be delivered to the Library by November 6. Please do not donate Pixie Stixs or other powdery candy because they can make a mess of the care packages. For more information, contact Miss Kim at 860-441-6750 or kbalentine@groton-ct.gov.
The Junior Friends are collecting leftover Halloween candy to send to U.S. service members through Operation Gratitude. Operation Gratitude annually sends more than 200,000 care packages to veterans, first responders, new recruits, wounded heroes and our U.S. service members deployed overseas. The candy must be delivered to the Library by November 6. Please do not donate Pixie Stixs or other powdery candy because they can make a mess of the care packages. For more information, contact Miss Kim at 860-441-6750 or kbalentine@groton-ct.gov.
The Junior Friends are collecting leftover Halloween candy to send to U.S. service members through Operation Gratitude. Operation Gratitude annually sends more than 200,000 care packages to veterans, first responders, new recruits, wounded heroes and our U.S. service members deployed overseas. The candy must be delivered to the Library by November 6. Please do not donate Pixie Stixs or other powdery candy because they can make a mess of the care packages. For more information, contact Miss Kim at 860-441-6750 or kbalentine@groton-ct.gov.
Storytime for our littlest listeners! Join us for this drop-in program for children ages birth to 2 and a caregiver. Babies enjoy nursery rhymes, simple stories, songs, finger plays and movements. No registration is required. After storytime, open play time will be offered, giving children a chance to learn social skills and adults to connect with other caregivers.
Storytime for our littlest listeners! Join us for this drop-in program for children ages birth to 2 and a caregiver. Babies enjoy nursery rhymes, simple stories, songs, finger plays and movements. No registration is required. After storytime, open play time will be offered, giving children a chance to learn social skills and adults to connect with other caregivers.
Looking for work? Join the club! Ask our staff for advice on everything related to the job search including:
This is a drop-in program, so appointments are not required.
Looking for work? Join the club! Ask our staff for advice on everything related to the job search including:
This is a drop-in program, so appointments are not required.
Senior citizens are invited to attend this computer workshop to receive help with their computers, phones and devices from a teen volunteer. Teens are invited to volunteer and can contact Ms. Jessa at the Groton Public Library for applications. Seniors are encouraged to register with the Groton Senior Center. This program meets at the Groton Senior Center.
Senior citizens are invited to attend this computer workshop to receive help with their computers, phones and devices from a teen volunteer. Teens are invited to volunteer and can contact Ms. Jessa at the Groton Public Library for applications. Seniors are encouraged to register with the Groton Senior Center. This program meets at the Groton Senior Center.
Little ones can wear their favorite PJs to the library for gentle stories and songs perfect for winding down. Snuggle buddies welcome, no registration necessary.
Little ones can wear their favorite PJs to the library for gentle stories and songs perfect for winding down. Snuggle buddies welcome, no registration necessary.
Leadership & School Readiness Meeting for overall initiative in Groton
Leadership & School Readiness Meeting for overall initiative in Groton
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 (Tuesday, November 5th) from 9:00 AM to 5:00 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 (Tuesday, November 5th) from 9:00 AM to 5:00 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.
The Junior Friends are collecting leftover Halloween candy to send to U.S. service members through Operation Gratitude. Operation Gratitude annually sends more than 200,000 care packages to veterans, first responders, new recruits, wounded heroes and our U.S. service members deployed overseas. The candy must be delivered to the Library by November 6. Please do not donate Pixie Stixs or other powdery candy because they can make a mess of the care packages. For more information, contact Miss Kim at 860-441-6750 or kbalentine@groton-ct.gov.
The Junior Friends are collecting leftover Halloween candy to send to U.S. service members through Operation Gratitude. Operation Gratitude annually sends more than 200,000 care packages to veterans, first responders, new recruits, wounded heroes and our U.S. service members deployed overseas. The candy must be delivered to the Library by November 6. Please do not donate Pixie Stixs or other powdery candy because they can make a mess of the care packages. For more information, contact Miss Kim at 860-441-6750 or kbalentine@groton-ct.gov.
Join us for a very special Game On event celebrating International Games Week! Drop by the library to challenge your friends, or even a librarian to one of our many games. Whether it's cards, Yahtzee, or a good ol' fashion game of Sorry that strikes your fancy, we have them all! This program is designed for children in grades K-5. No registration necessary.
Join us for a very special Game On event celebrating International Games Week! Drop by the library to challenge your friends, or even a librarian to one of our many games. Whether it's cards, Yahtzee, or a good ol' fashion game of Sorry that strikes your fancy, we have them all! This program is designed for children in grades K-5. No registration necessary.
Fill your day off from school with color and art! We will be melting crayons onto canvas to create our own original art. All supplies provided and available on a first come, first served basis. This event is restricted to teens in grades 6-12.This is an inclusive event and teens of all ability levels are welcome to attend. Please contact the library if you have any questions or requests for communication accommodations and other accommodations.
Fill your day off from school with color and art! We will be melting crayons onto canvas to create our own original art. All supplies provided and available on a first come, first served basis. This event is restricted to teens in grades 6-12.This is an inclusive event and teens of all ability levels are welcome to attend. Please contact the library if you have any questions or requests for communication accommodations and other accommodations.
The Junior Friends are collecting leftover Halloween candy to send to U.S. service members through Operation Gratitude. Operation Gratitude annually sends more than 200,000 care packages to veterans, first responders, new recruits, wounded heroes and our U.S. service members deployed overseas. The candy must be delivered to the Library by November 6. Please do not donate Pixie Stixs or other powdery candy because they can make a mess of the care packages. For more information, contact Miss Kim at 860-441-6750 or kbalentine@groton-ct.gov.
The Junior Friends are collecting leftover Halloween candy to send to U.S. service members through Operation Gratitude. Operation Gratitude annually sends more than 200,000 care packages to veterans, first responders, new recruits, wounded heroes and our U.S. service members deployed overseas. The candy must be delivered to the Library by November 6. Please do not donate Pixie Stixs or other powdery candy because they can make a mess of the care packages. 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. Caregivers are encouraged to participate with their child in following directions, exploring rhyme, rhythm, and creative play. No registration necessary.
Join us for an active music enriched program open to all! Sing & Stomp is a noisy half hour of songs, dance and fingerplays. Caregivers are encouraged to participate with their child in following directions, exploring rhyme, rhythm, and creative play. No registration necessary.
Gain hands-on experience in creating basic and complex formulas that will help you in developing a firm foundation for all of your Excel skills. Find templates, discover functions, and learn how to format your spreadsheets in order to make them the best that they can be. Space is limited, and registration is required. Reserve your spot by calling the Library at 860-441-6750 or by registering on the Library’s online calendar.
Gain hands-on experience in creating basic and complex formulas that will help you in developing a firm foundation for all of your Excel skills. Find templates, discover functions, and learn how to format your spreadsheets in order to make them the best that they can be. Space is limited, and registration is required. Reserve your spot by calling the Library at 860-441-6750 or by registering on the Library’s online calendar.
Join us weekly for a gaming club featuring a classics such as board games and the Wii! Grab a controller for a fun afternoon. All supplies will be provided.
This is an inclusive event and teens of all ability levels are welcome to attend. Please contact the library if you have any questions or requests for communication accommodations and other accommodations.
Join us weekly for a gaming club featuring a classics such as board games and the Wii! Grab a controller for a fun afternoon. All supplies will be provided.
This is an inclusive event and teens of all ability levels are welcome to attend. Please contact the library if you have any questions or requests for communication accommodations and other accommodations.
The Local Author panel will feature books and authors who have written about the war experience
Charles McNair, MD author of Soldiers of a Foreign War presents the Vietnam War in all its conflicted complexity. It is told from the enlisted soldiers' perspective and deals with the American and Vietnamese's, North and South, all teenagers, experiences as they leave their families and enter their countries' respective armies.
Kirsten Holmstedt author of Soul Survivors: Stories of Wounded Women Warriors and the Battles They Fight Long After They’ve Left the War Zone, Band of Sisters: American Women at War in Iraq and The Girls Come Marching Home: Stories of Women Warriors Returnng from the War in Iraq.
Kirsten Holmstedt is an expert in women serving in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan and
Richard P. Foye: Foye And The Filipinos Bailout,Escape,And Rescue Of A Navy Fighter Pilot In World War Two Luzon
During WW II, Ensign William Foye, U.S.N.R.,F6F Hellcat pilot, was a member of Air Group Twenty, assigned to the USS Enterprise, CV6. After twenty-two missions, Foye had to bail out of his plane over Los Banos, Laguna, in the Philippines. The people of southern Luzon, in particular the members of President Quezon's Own Guerrillas, rescued Foye. This book tells the story of AG-20, two downed pilots, the PQOG, the people of Luzon, and the love story between Bill and his Navy nurse Betty.
The Local Author panel will feature books and authors who have written about the war experience
Charles McNair, MD author of Soldiers of a Foreign War presents the Vietnam War in all its conflicted complexity. It is told from the enlisted soldiers' perspective and deals with the American and Vietnamese's, North and South, all teenagers, experiences as they leave their families and enter their countries' respective armies.
Kirsten Holmstedt author of Soul Survivors: Stories of Wounded Women Warriors and the Battles They Fight Long After They’ve Left the War Zone, Band of Sisters: American Women at War in Iraq and The Girls Come Marching Home: Stories of Women Warriors Returnng from the War in Iraq.
Kirsten Holmstedt is an expert in women serving in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan and
Richard P. Foye: Foye And The Filipinos Bailout,Escape,And Rescue Of A Navy Fighter Pilot In World War Two Luzon
During WW II, Ensign William Foye, U.S.N.R.,F6F Hellcat pilot, was a member of Air Group Twenty, assigned to the USS Enterprise, CV6. After twenty-two missions, Foye had to bail out of his plane over Los Banos, Laguna, in the Philippines. The people of southern Luzon, in particular the members of President Quezon's Own Guerrillas, rescued Foye. This book tells the story of AG-20, two downed pilots, the PQOG, the people of Luzon, and the love story between Bill and his Navy nurse Betty.
Join us for Budding Bookworms! Discover books, songs, rhymes and activities while building language and literacy skills. This is a preschool story time for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers. No registration is necessary.
Join us for Budding Bookworms! Discover books, songs, rhymes and activities while building language and literacy skills. This is a preschool story time for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers. No registration is necessary.
Smartphones are made to make our lives easier, but they are no help if you aren’t too sure how to use all the features. Bring your smartphone to this beginner’s class to learn how to add contacts, make a phone call, send a text, and browse the Internet. Space is limited, and registration is required. Reserve your spot by calling the Library at 860-441-6750 or by registering on the Library’s online calendar.
Smartphones are made to make our lives easier, but they are no help if you aren’t too sure how to use all the features. Bring your smartphone to this beginner’s class to learn how to add contacts, make a phone call, send a text, and browse the Internet. Space is limited, and registration is required. Reserve your spot by calling the Library at 860-441-6750 or by registering on the Library’s online calendar.
Stop by the Children’s Activity room for educational activities including games, crafts, tech and more. This program is designed for the after school crowd, and is open to children in grades K – 5. No registration necessary.
The program does not take place on days where there is no school or on half days.
Stop by the Children’s Activity room for educational activities including games, crafts, tech and more. This program is designed for the after school crowd, and is open to children in grades K – 5. No registration necessary.
The program does not take place on days where there is no school or on half days.
This program is not sponsored by the Groton Public Library
This program is not sponsored by the Groton Public Library
The Groton Family Support Center, a division of the Town of Groton Human Services, invites you to attend a monthly support group for grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. This group meets the first Thursday of each month and includes guest speakers, resources, and answers to all your questions.
The Groton Family Support Center, a division of the Town of Groton Human Services, invites you to attend a monthly support group for grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. This group meets the first Thursday of each month and includes guest speakers, resources, and answers to all your questions.
The Groton Family Support Center, a division of the Town of Groton Human Services, invites you to attend a monthly support group for grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. This group meets the first Thursday of each month and includes guest speakers, resources, and answers to all your questions.
The Groton Family Support Center, a division of the Town of Groton Human Services, invites you to attend a monthly support group for grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. This group meets the first Thursday of each month and includes guest speakers, resources, and answers to all your questions.
This meeting/program is not sponsored by the Groton Public Library
This meeting/program is not sponsored by the Groton Public Library
This meeting is not sponsored by the Groton Public Library
This meeting is not sponsored by the Groton Public Library
Stop by the Children’s Activity room for educational activities including games, crafts, tech and more. This program is designed for the after school crowd, and is open to children in grades K – 5. No registration necessary.
The program does not take place on days where there is no school or on half days.
Stop by the Children’s Activity room for educational activities including games, crafts, tech and more. This program is designed for the after school crowd, and is open to children in grades K – 5. No registration necessary.
The program does not take place on days where there is no school or on half days.
The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien
Join us for a discussion of this classic, life-changing meditation on war, memory, imagination, and the redemptive power of storytelling, with more than two-million copies in print
Depicting the men of Alpha Company—Jimmy Cross, Henry Dobbins, Rat Kiley, Mitchell Sanders, Norman Bowker, Kiowa, and the character Tim O’Brien, who survived his tour in Vietnam to become a father and writer at the age of forty-three—the stories in The Things They Carried opened our eyes to the nature of war in a way we will never forget. It is taught everywhere, from high school classrooms to graduate seminars in creative writing, and in the decades since its publication it has never failed to challenge our perceptions of fact and fiction, war and peace, and courage, longing, and fear.
Copies are available at the library, please ask for a one at the circulation desk.
The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien
Join us for a discussion of this classic, life-changing meditation on war, memory, imagination, and the redemptive power of storytelling, with more than two-million copies in print
Depicting the men of Alpha Company—Jimmy Cross, Henry Dobbins, Rat Kiley, Mitchell Sanders, Norman Bowker, Kiowa, and the character Tim O’Brien, who survived his tour in Vietnam to become a father and writer at the age of forty-three—the stories in The Things They Carried opened our eyes to the nature of war in a way we will never forget. It is taught everywhere, from high school classrooms to graduate seminars in creative writing, and in the decades since its publication it has never failed to challenge our perceptions of fact and fiction, war and peace, and courage, longing, and fear.
Copies are available at the library, please ask for a one at the circulation desk.
In this hands-on class we gain real life experience by manipulating premade spreadsheets. Learn the difference between Relative and Absolute cell references, how to search the Function Library, and the ins and outs of sorting and filtering. Space is limited, and registration is required. Reserve your spot by calling the Library at 860-441-6750 or by registering on the Library’s online calendar.
In this hands-on class we gain real life experience by manipulating premade spreadsheets. Learn the difference between Relative and Absolute cell references, how to search the Function Library, and the ins and outs of sorting and filtering. Space is limited, and registration is required. Reserve your spot by calling the Library at 860-441-6750 or by registering on the Library’s online calendar.
Join us weekly for a gaming club featuring a classics such as board games and the Wii! Grab a controller for a fun afternoon. All supplies will be provided.
This is an inclusive event and teens of all ability levels are welcome to attend. Please contact the library if you have any questions or requests for communication accommodations and other accommodations.
