Children ages 2+ and their caregiver, are invited to explore, learn, and play by using stories, hands-on activities, music, crafts and more. This class is designed to help to develop both the motor and social skills necessary for preschool readiness.
Children ages 2+ and their caregiver, are invited to explore, learn, and play by using stories, hands-on activities, music, crafts and more. This class is designed to help to develop both the motor and social skills necessary for preschool readiness.
LinkedIn is a powerful networking tool for business people that most don't use to the full potential. This class will help you get past "Well, I logged in" and help make the site really work for you. This program is presented by Chelsea Groton Bank. Reserve Your Spot Today! Register for a class by calling 860-441-6750 or online at http://tinyurl.com/yat4kj3a.
LinkedIn is a powerful networking tool for business people that most don't use to the full potential. This class will help you get past "Well, I logged in" and help make the site really work for you. This program is presented by Chelsea Groton Bank. Reserve Your Spot Today! Register for a class by calling 860-441-6750 or online at http://tinyurl.com/yat4kj3a.
Join us for an active music enriched program open to all! Sing & Stomp is an noisy half hour of songs, dance and fingerplays. Caregivers are encouraged to participate with their child in following directions, exploring rhyme and rhythm, and creative play.
Join us for an active music enriched program open to all! Sing & Stomp is an noisy half hour of songs, dance and fingerplays. Caregivers are encouraged to participate with their child in following directions, exploring rhyme and rhythm, and creative play.
-A seminar on Social Security will be presented with information on when and how to elect Social Security and how to integrate Social Security into a tax-efficient retirement income plan.
Presented by Rick Mattson of Morrin Associated in Groton. The program is free and open to the public.
-A seminar on Social Security will be presented with information on when and how to elect Social Security and how to integrate Social Security into a tax-efficient retirement income plan.
Presented by Rick Mattson of Morrin Associated in Groton. The program is free and open to the public.
Learn what the cloud is, how it works, and of course how to use it. Please bring your smart device to class in order to gain hands on experience. Reserve Your Spot Today! Register for a class by calling 860-441-6750 or online at http://tinyurl.com/yat4kj3a.
Learn what the cloud is, how it works, and of course how to use it. Please bring your smart device to class in order to gain hands on experience. Reserve Your Spot Today! Register for a class by calling 860-441-6750 or online at http://tinyurl.com/yat4kj3a.
Community activist and grassroots organizer will host a discussion on the book The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas.
This discussion will take place between two people from different backgrounds, addressing the themes and ideas presented in the book, The Hate U Give by author Angie Thomas. Two individuals will share their personal narratives of prejudice, class, race, and difference and their journey of getting to know who each other really are. Malik and Gail connected through reading the book, The Hate U Give, which enabled them to have honest conversations about issues that we typically would only discuss in our homes. Come hear about their journey and how this book transformed their lives.
Community activist and grassroots organizer will host a discussion on the book The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas.
This discussion will take place between two people from different backgrounds, addressing the themes and ideas presented in the book, The Hate U Give by author Angie Thomas. Two individuals will share their personal narratives of prejudice, class, race, and difference and their journey of getting to know who each other really are. Malik and Gail connected through reading the book, The Hate U Give, which enabled them to have honest conversations about issues that we typically would only discuss in our homes. Come hear about their journey and how this book transformed their lives.
Open to children 5 and under, playgroup is a great way for children to make new friends as their adults network with each other. In this comfortable literacy rich environment, appropriate toys, sensory materials, and other activities will be provided.
Open to children 5 and under, playgroup is a great way for children to make new friends as their adults network with each other. In this comfortable literacy rich environment, appropriate toys, sensory materials, and other activities will be provided.
This meeting/program is not sponsored by the Groton Public Library
This meeting/program is not sponsored by the Groton Public Library
Learn how to navigate the new start menu, discover the difference between Edge and Internet Explorer, and of course how to use your new personal assistant, Cortana. Reserve Your Spot Today! Register for a class by calling 860-441-6750 or online at http://tinyurl.com/yat4kj3a.
Learn how to navigate the new start menu, discover the difference between Edge and Internet Explorer, and of course how to use your new personal assistant, Cortana. Reserve Your Spot Today! Register for a class by calling 860-441-6750 or online at http://tinyurl.com/yat4kj3a.
Join homeschooling families celebrate geography!
Families are asked to bring a project about an explorer or a specific country or region. The project should include research about the explorer or region and/or a handmade craft that reflects the person or area that was studied.
For more information on this Homeschool Fair, please contact Alicia Hansen at aliciamhansen79@gmail.com.
Join homeschooling families celebrate geography!
Families are asked to bring a project about an explorer or a specific country or region. The project should include research about the explorer or region and/or a handmade craft that reflects the person or area that was studied.
For more information on this Homeschool Fair, please contact Alicia Hansen at aliciamhansen79@gmail.com.
A presentation on Medicare will discuss the basic parts of Medicare, including Medicare Part A and Part B, Part C Advantage plans, Part D prescription plans and supplemental plan coverage. A Q&A session will be held after.
Presented by Rick Mattson of Morrin Associated in Groton. The program is free and open to the public.
A presentation on Medicare will discuss the basic parts of Medicare, including Medicare Part A and Part B, Part C Advantage plans, Part D prescription plans and supplemental plan coverage. A Q&A session will be held after.
Presented by Rick Mattson of Morrin Associated in Groton. The program is free and open to the public.
Lobster, scallops, and clams, oh my! Dine at Seahorse Restaurant, Noank's favorite spot for the freshest seafood, on Saturday, January 26th and Seahorse will donate 10% of your sale to the Groton Public Library. Dine-in only, anytime between the hours of 11:30 AM and 9:30 PM. Start your New Year off right but eating well and helping the Library--at the same time!
Seahorse Restaurant is located at 65 Marsh Road, Noank, within Spicer's Marina. Visit their website and view their menu at:
Lobster, scallops, and clams, oh my! Dine at Seahorse Restaurant, Noank's favorite spot for the freshest seafood, on Saturday, January 26th and Seahorse will donate 10% of your sale to the Groton Public Library. Dine-in only, anytime between the hours of 11:30 AM and 9:30 PM. Start your New Year off right but eating well and helping the Library--at the same time!
Seahorse Restaurant is located at 65 Marsh Road, Noank, within Spicer's Marina. Visit their website and view their menu at:
Storytime for our littlest listeners! Join us for this drop-in program for children ages 0 to 24 months and a caregiver. Babies enjoy nursery rhymes, simple stories, songs, finger plays and movements. Space is limited. *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 0 to 24 months and a caregiver. Babies enjoy nursery rhymes, simple stories, songs, finger plays and movements. Space is limited. *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, special gift, 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, special gift, 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.
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.
This meeting/program is not sponsored by the Groton Public Library
This meeting/program is not sponsored by the Groton Public Library
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
Children ages 2+ and their caregiver, are invited to explore, learn, and play by using stories, hands-on activities, music, crafts and more. This class is designed to help to develop both the motor and social skills necessary for preschool readiness.
Children ages 2+ and their caregiver, are invited to explore, learn, and play by using stories, hands-on activities, music, crafts and more. This class is designed to help to develop both the motor and social skills necessary for preschool readiness.
Joint Land Use Implementation
Joint Land Use Implementation
Homeschooled children ages 7-12 are invited to expand their art know-how and creativity in a side-by-side art class for children and their parents or caregivers. We'll discover a different artist, work of art, or technique at each event and then create our own masterpieces. Don't miss these fun-filled art-ventures! For more information, contact Miss Kim at 860-441-6750 or kbalentine@groton-ct.gov.
Homeschooled children ages 7-12 are invited to expand their art know-how and creativity in a side-by-side art class for children and their parents or caregivers. We'll discover a different artist, work of art, or technique at each event and then create our own masterpieces. Don't miss these fun-filled art-ventures! 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 an noisy half hour of songs, dance and fingerplays. Caregivers are encouraged to participate with their child in following directions, exploring rhyme and rhythm, and creative play.
Join us for an active music enriched program open to all! Sing & Stomp is an noisy half hour of songs, dance and fingerplays. Caregivers are encouraged to participate with their child in following directions, exploring rhyme and rhythm, and creative play.
Joint Land Use Implementation
Joint Land Use Implementation
This program is not sponsored by the Groton Public Library
This program is not sponsored by the Groton Public Library
Open to children 5 and under, playgroup is a great way for children to make new friends as their adults network with each other. In this comfortable literacy rich environment, appropriate toys, sensory materials, and other activities will be provided.
Open to children 5 and under, playgroup is a great way for children to make new friends as their adults network with each other. In this comfortable literacy rich environment, appropriate toys, sensory materials, and other activities will be provided.
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.
Groton Public Library is celebrating Take Your Child to the Library Day. Please bring your children to the HEART of YOUR community and have your child experience the Library as their place of discovery!
In honor of this special day, the Library will celebrate Stretch the Giraffe’s birthday with a book bash! The party will include drop-in activities and crafts based on favorite children's books. Events will take place between 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. with birthday cake at 11:00 a.m. No registration is required. Families are encouraged to drop in!
Groton Public Library is celebrating Take Your Child to the Library Day. Please bring your children to the HEART of YOUR community and have your child experience the Library as their place of discovery!
In honor of this special day, the Library will celebrate Stretch the Giraffe’s birthday with a book bash! The party will include drop-in activities and crafts based on favorite children's books. Events will take place between 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. with birthday cake at 11:00 a.m. No registration is required. Families are encouraged to drop in!
Storytime for our littlest listeners! Join us for this drop-in program for children ages 0 to 24 months and a caregiver. Babies enjoy nursery rhymes, simple stories, songs, finger plays and movements. Space is limited. *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 0 to 24 months and a caregiver. Babies enjoy nursery rhymes, simple stories, songs, finger plays and movements. Space is limited. *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.
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.
Sponsored by the State of Connecticut. Please call 1-888-KID-HERO or visit the website www.ctfosteradopt.com for more information.
Sponsored by the State of Connecticut. Please call 1-888-KID-HERO or visit the website www.ctfosteradopt.com for more information.
Leadership & School Readiness Meeting for overall initiative in Groton
Leadership & School Readiness Meeting for overall initiative in Groton
Children ages 2+ and their caregiver, are invited to explore, learn, and play by using stories, hands-on activities, music, crafts and more. This class is designed to help to develop both the motor and social skills necessary for preschool readiness.
Children ages 2+ and their caregiver, are invited to explore, learn, and play by using stories, hands-on activities, music, crafts and more. This class is designed to help to develop both the motor and social skills necessary for preschool readiness.
Homeschool families are welcome to get creative in the Children's Activity Room today between the hours of 1:30 and 3:00 PM. We'll provide a variety of craft supplies and art tools--you supply the imagination. No samples, no instructions, no rules-just create! Registration is not required for this event but supplies are limited on a first-come, first-served basis.
For more information on this program, contact Miss Kim at 860-441-6750 or kbalentine@groton-ct.gov.
Homeschool families are welcome to get creative in the Children's Activity Room today between the hours of 1:30 and 3:00 PM. We'll provide a variety of craft supplies and art tools--you supply the imagination. No samples, no instructions, no rules-just create! Registration is not required for this event but supplies are limited on a first-come, first-served basis.
For more information on this program, 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 an noisy half hour of songs, dance and fingerplays. Caregivers are encouraged to participate with their child in following directions, exploring rhyme and rhythm, and creative play.
Join us for an active music enriched program open to all! Sing & Stomp is an noisy half hour of songs, dance and fingerplays. Caregivers are encouraged to participate with their child in following directions, exploring rhyme and rhythm, and creative play.
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.
Stop by the Groton Senior Center 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.
Stop by the Groton Senior Center 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.
Like to make crafts? Then join the Junior Friends of the Groton Public Library for Crafting for Cause. At these fun-filled events we'll make cool crafts using a variety of mediums. There's just one catch--you can't keep what you make! The crafts are given away to area senior citizens, veterans, homebound individuals, and nursing home residents. It's art from the heart!
The Junior Friends of the Groton Public Library is a members-only group of young people who organize service projects and fundraisers that benefit the Library and the community.
Not yet a member of the Junior Friends? Just pick up a membership application at the Library. Membership is free and 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 kbalentine@groton-ct.gov or 860-441-6750.
Like to make crafts? Then join the Junior Friends of the Groton Public Library for Crafting for Cause. At these fun-filled events we'll make cool crafts using a variety of mediums. There's just one catch--you can't keep what you make! The crafts are given away to area senior citizens, veterans, homebound individuals, and nursing home residents. It's art from the heart!
The Junior Friends of the Groton Public Library is a members-only group of young people who organize service projects and fundraisers that benefit the Library and the community.
Not yet a member of the Junior Friends? Just pick up a membership application at the Library. Membership is free and 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 kbalentine@groton-ct.gov or 860-441-6750.
Registration is required. Visit the website www.ctadoptions.org or call 860-886-7500 x 5355.
*This program is not sponsored by the Groton Public Library
Registration is required. Visit the website www.ctadoptions.org or call 860-886-7500 x 5355.
*This program is not sponsored by the Groton Public Library
Open to children 5 and under, playgroup is a great way for children to make new friends as their adults network with each other. In this comfortable literacy rich environment, appropriate toys, sensory materials, and other activities will be provided.
Open to children 5 and under, playgroup is a great way for children to make new friends as their adults network with each other. In this comfortable literacy rich environment, appropriate toys, sensory materials, and other activities will be provided.
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 program is not sponsored by the Groton Public Library
This program is not sponsored by the Groton Public Library
This meeting/program is not sponsored by the Groton Public Library
This meeting/program is not sponsored by the Groton Public Library
In this class, participants will discover how to apply a theme, input information into a slide; add images, and so much more.
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 class, participants will discover how to apply a theme, input information into a slide; add images, and so much more.
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.
The Groton Public Library has been chosen to partner with Jazz at Lincoln Center and the Digital Concert Network to offer broadcasts of concerts held at Lincoln Center in New York City. Gary Buttery, Adjunct Associate Professor of Music and Director of Bands and Jazz ensembles and tuba and euphonium Instructor at Connecticut College will act as Jazz Ambassador for the series. He will present an engaging 10 – 15 minute pre-concert lecture about the instrumentation, the music and the composer.
Blood On The Fields
Wynton Marsalis became the first Jazz artist to receive a Pulitzer Prize in music, thanks to his landmark oratorio Blood on the Fields. An ambitious, sprawling work that explores themes of slavery and freedom, Blood on the Fields cemented Marsalis’ space as one of the most innovative and ambitious composers in Jazz today, taking his cues from other genre-defying artists like Duke Ellington and Charles Mingus
The Groton Public Library has been chosen to partner with Jazz at Lincoln Center and the Digital Concert Network to offer broadcasts of concerts held at Lincoln Center in New York City. Gary Buttery, Adjunct Associate Professor of Music and Director of Bands and Jazz ensembles and tuba and euphonium Instructor at Connecticut College will act as Jazz Ambassador for the series. He will present an engaging 10 – 15 minute pre-concert lecture about the instrumentation, the music and the composer.
Blood On The Fields
Wynton Marsalis became the first Jazz artist to receive a Pulitzer Prize in music, thanks to his landmark oratorio Blood on the Fields. An ambitious, sprawling work that explores themes of slavery and freedom, Blood on the Fields cemented Marsalis’ space as one of the most innovative and ambitious composers in Jazz today, taking his cues from other genre-defying artists like Duke Ellington and Charles Mingus
Earn up to 2 hours of service by helping with projects and events at the library! Sign up at grotonpl.org, select the Teen Page and click SignUp.
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.
Earn up to 2 hours of service by helping with projects and events at the library! Sign up at grotonpl.org, select the Teen Page and click SignUp.
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.
Storytime for our littlest listeners! Join us for this drop-in program for children ages 0 to 24 months and a caregiver. Babies enjoy nursery rhymes, simple stories, songs, finger plays and movements. Space is limited. *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 0 to 24 months and a caregiver. Babies enjoy nursery rhymes, simple stories, songs, finger plays and movements. Space is limited. *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.
Join us each month to play The Settlers of Catan, an award-winning game of discovery, settlement, and trade. Bring your own Catan board or use ours. A junior version of the game will also be available. Don't know how to play yet? Don't worry! We'll have experts on hand to help facilitate. This is your chance to learn the European board game that has sold nearly 30 million copies in 30 different languages!
LEGO and other board games will be available to play too.
Join us each month to play The Settlers of Catan, an award-winning game of discovery, settlement, and trade. Bring your own Catan board or use ours. A junior version of the game will also be available. Don't know how to play yet? Don't worry! We'll have experts on hand to help facilitate. This is your chance to learn the European board game that has sold nearly 30 million copies in 30 different languages!
LEGO and other board games will be available to play too.
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.
**2/11/2019 only, Job Club will be available in the Public Computer Area. Please ask the Information Desk for assistance.
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.
**2/11/2019 only, Job Club will be available in the Public Computer Area. Please ask the Information Desk for assistance.
Sponsored by Liberty Bank.
Sponsored by Liberty Bank.
Children ages 2+ and their caregiver, are invited to explore, learn, and play by using stories, hands-on activities, music, crafts and more. This class is designed to help to develop both the motor and social skills necessary for preschool readiness.
Children ages 2+ and their caregiver, are invited to explore, learn, and play by using stories, hands-on activities, music, crafts and more. This class is designed to help to develop both the motor and social skills necessary for preschool readiness.
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.
STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Experiment with fun new projects every month!
This program is inclusive and teens of all ability levels are invited to participate. Please contact the library for information about accommodations.
STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Experiment with fun new projects every month!
This program is inclusive and teens of all ability levels are invited to participate. Please contact the library for information about accommodations.
The Hate U Give is a young adult novel by Angie Thomas. It follows events in the life of a 16-year-old black girl, Starr Carter, who is drawn to activism after she witnesses the police shooting of a childhood friend.
The Hate U Give is a young adult novel by Angie Thomas. It follows events in the life of a 16-year-old black girl, Starr Carter, who is drawn to activism after she witnesses the police shooting of a childhood friend.
Join us for an active music enriched program open to all! Sing & Stomp is an noisy half hour of songs, dance and fingerplays. Caregivers are encouraged to participate with their child in following directions, exploring rhyme and rhythm, and creative play.
Join us for an active music enriched program open to all! Sing & Stomp is an noisy half hour of songs, dance and fingerplays. Caregivers are encouraged to participate with their child in following directions, exploring rhyme and rhythm, and creative play.
Now that you know the basics, you can dive right in to the more advanced features of Excel. 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 of course the ins and outs of sorting and filtering. This class is designed for users who have a basic understanding of Microsoft Excel.
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.
Now that you know the basics, you can dive right in to the more advanced features of Excel. 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 of course the ins and outs of sorting and filtering. This class is designed for users who have a basic understanding of Microsoft Excel.
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.
It's Valentine's Day and there's no better time to treat your special someone to a decadent chocolate morsel! That's why the Circle of Friends will be on hand at the Library entrance from 9:30 AM to 2:30 p.m. to sell delicious homemade treats. All proceeds benefit the Library. Be sure to stop by our bake sale table and show your love for the Groton Public Library and all the wonderful services they offer! Donations of cookies, brownies, cupcakes, cake pops, and other sweet and savory snacks (homemade or store bought) are greatly appreciated. See Miss Kim in the Children’s Room for more information or to donate.
It's Valentine's Day and there's no better time to treat your special someone to a decadent chocolate morsel! That's why the Circle of Friends will be on hand at the Library entrance from 9:30 AM to 2:30 p.m. to sell delicious homemade treats. All proceeds benefit the Library. Be sure to stop by our bake sale table and show your love for the Groton Public Library and all the wonderful services they offer! Donations of cookies, brownies, cupcakes, cake pops, and other sweet and savory snacks (homemade or store bought) are greatly appreciated. See Miss Kim in the Children’s Room for more information or to donate.
Open to children 5 and under, playgroup is a great way for children to make new friends as their adults network with each other. In this comfortable literacy rich environment, appropriate toys, sensory materials, and other activities will be provided.
Open to children 5 and under, playgroup is a great way for children to make new friends as their adults network with each other. In this comfortable literacy rich environment, appropriate toys, sensory materials, and other activities will be provided.
February is Love Your Library Month. Show your love of your library and get some sweet deals on reads and sweets at the Circle of Friends Sale.
February is Love Your Library Month. Show your love of your library and get some sweet deals on reads and sweets at the Circle of Friends Sale.
Join us for a teen book club that celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community! Teens in grades 6-12 are welcome to join the conversation, as we read books by and about queer people. Our first meeting is a Book Tasting Social, a chance to get to know each other and the books we will be reading. We will also be distributing March's book Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda. Copies of the book are available on a first come, first serve basis.
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 a teen book club that celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community! Teens in grades 6-12 are welcome to join the conversation, as we read books by and about queer people. Our first meeting is a Book Tasting Social, a chance to get to know each other and the books we will be reading. We will also be distributing March's book Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda. Copies of the book are available on a first come, first serve basis.
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.
This meeting/program is not sponsored by the Groton Public Library
This meeting/program is not sponsored by the Groton Public Library
Valentine's Day may be over, but the fun doesn't have to stop! Try your hand at playing Cupid's love games with breaking hears, writing love letters with candy, oreo racing, and more. This event is open to teens in grades 6-12.
This program is inclusive and teens of all ability levels are invited to participate. Please contact the library for information about accommodations.
Valentine's Day may be over, but the fun doesn't have to stop! Try your hand at playing Cupid's love games with breaking hears, writing love letters with candy, oreo racing, and more. This event is open to teens in grades 6-12.
This program is inclusive and teens of all ability levels are invited to participate. Please contact the library for information about accommodations.
Join the Circle of Friends at their Monthly Meetup. Learn about upcoming events and brainstorm ways to support the Groton Public Library and its community. New members can join on the spot. There is no cost to join. Be a Friend and start making a difference today!
For more information, contact Miss Kim at 860-441-6750 or kbalentine@groton-ct.gov.
Join the Circle of Friends at their Monthly Meetup. Learn about upcoming events and brainstorm ways to support the Groton Public Library and its community. New members can join on the spot. There is no cost to join. Be a Friend and start making a difference today!
For more information, contact Miss Kim at 860-441-6750 or kbalentine@groton-ct.gov.
This 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
This meeting is not sponsored by the Groton Public Library
Join the Junior Friends of the Groton Public Library as they present the recently-released family film Smallfoot (Rated PG, 96 minutes). Refreshments will be for sale by the Junior Friends and the proceeds will be used to fund the group’s many community-service projects.
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 Library. 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 about the Junior Friends, contact Miss Kim at 860-441-6750 or kbalentine@groton-ct.gov.
Join the Junior Friends of the Groton Public Library as they present the recently-released family film Smallfoot (Rated PG, 96 minutes). Refreshments will be for sale by the Junior Friends and the proceeds will be used to fund the group’s many community-service projects.
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 Library. 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 about the Junior Friends, contact Miss Kim at 860-441-6750 or kbalentine@groton-ct.gov.
Learn the ins and outs of the popular social networking site, Facebook. Dive right into finding friends and family, writing a post, and navigating the security settings. To follow along with the instructor, please bring your login information to class. Otherwise this class will be presented in more of a lecture style.
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.
Learn the ins and outs of the popular social networking site, Facebook. Dive right into finding friends and family, writing a post, and navigating the security settings. To follow along with the instructor, please bring your login information to class. Otherwise this class will be presented in more of a lecture style.
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 in Teenscape for an exciting gaming tournament featuring Madden 2019! Challenge your friends to see who is best at the game. There are prizes for the winning players. Please contact the Library for information about rules and regulations.
This program is inclusive and teens of all ability levels are invited to participate. Please contact the library for information about accommodations.
Join us in Teenscape for an exciting gaming tournament featuring Madden 2019! Challenge your friends to see who is best at the game. There are prizes for the winning players. Please contact the Library for information about rules and regulations.
This program is inclusive and teens of all ability levels are invited to participate. Please contact the library for information about accommodations.
Norwich native, longtime Civil Rights Activist and former president of the NAACP will speak about her book Deep South- Deep North : A Family's Journey. In Deep South- Deep North: A Family's Journey, Scott tells both the heartbreaking and triumphant tale of her maturation into adulthood against a racially-charged, impoverished, yet fiercely loving backdrop in Longtown, South Carolina.
Under the cloud of racial discrimination, difficult farm working conditions, and family tensions, Scott describes the unbreakable bonds of love that eventually emerged to forever bind her family members together. As the passing years turn to decades, and family members move north, Scott reveals how these bonds of love become a transformative power, forever altering the lives of each member of her family.
Copies of the book will be available for sale.
Norwich native, longtime Civil Rights Activist and former president of the NAACP will speak about her book Deep South- Deep North : A Family's Journey. In Deep South- Deep North: A Family's Journey, Scott tells both the heartbreaking and triumphant tale of her maturation into adulthood against a racially-charged, impoverished, yet fiercely loving backdrop in Longtown, South Carolina.
Under the cloud of racial discrimination, difficult farm working conditions, and family tensions, Scott describes the unbreakable bonds of love that eventually emerged to forever bind her family members together. As the passing years turn to decades, and family members move north, Scott reveals how these bonds of love become a transformative power, forever altering the lives of each member of her family.
Copies of the book will be available for sale.
In this hands-on class we will explore the possibilities of making data visually appealing through the use of charts and graphs. Participants will also be able to learn how to create pivot tables that enable users to take large data sets and organize them into smaller more manageable spreadsheets. This class is designed for users who have a basic understanding of Microsoft Excel.
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 will explore the possibilities of making data visually appealing through the use of charts and graphs. Participants will also be able to learn how to create pivot tables that enable users to take large data sets and organize them into smaller more manageable spreadsheets. This class is designed for users who have a basic understanding of Microsoft Excel.
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.
*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
Beginner's Genealogy Club
Beginner's Genealogy Club
Teens entering grades 6-12 can join us in the Teenscape for console, computer, and tabletop board games. Each month we will feature a new or classic game to try. Learn something new or play a favorite with a friend. Featured games for fall include:
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.
Teens entering grades 6-12 can join us in the Teenscape for console, computer, and tabletop board games. Each month we will feature a new or classic game to try. Learn something new or play a favorite with a friend. Featured games for fall include:
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.
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, special gift, 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, special gift, 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.
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.
This meeting/program is not sponsored by the Groton Public Library
This meeting/program is not sponsored by the Groton Public Library
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
Learn what the cloud is, how it works, and of course how to use it. Please bring your smart device to class in order to gain hands on experience.
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.
Learn what the cloud is, how it works, and of course how to use it. Please bring your smart device to class in order to gain hands on experience.
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.
Homeschooled children ages 7-12 are invited to expand their art know-how and creativity in a side-by-side art class for children and their parents or caregivers. We'll discover a different artist, work of art, or technique at each event and then create our own masterpieces. Don't miss these fun-filled art-ventures! For more information, contact Miss Kim at 860-441-6750 or kbalentine@groton-ct.gov.
Homeschooled children ages 7-12 are invited to expand their art know-how and creativity in a side-by-side art class for children and their parents or caregivers. We'll discover a different artist, work of art, or technique at each event and then create our own masterpieces. Don't miss these fun-filled art-ventures! For more information, contact Miss Kim at 860-441-6750 or kbalentine@groton-ct.gov.
Music is a staple in our lives, but sometimes the radio just doesn’t cut it. In this class we will learn about what music streaming services are available, and how to use them.
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.
Music is a staple in our lives, but sometimes the radio just doesn’t cut it. In this class we will learn about what music streaming services are available, and how to use them.
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.
~The Negro Travelers' Green Book was an annual guidebook for African-American roadtrippers, commonly referred to simply as the Green Book. It was originated and published by New York City mailman Victor Hugo Green from 1936 to 1966, during the era of Jim Crow laws, when open and often legally prescribed discrimination against non-whites was widespread.
Green wrote his guide to services and places relatively friendly to African-Americans, eventually expanding its coverage from the New York area to much of North America, as well as founding a travel agency.
This Community Conversation will shed light on the black experience and their travels from South to North.
~The Negro Travelers' Green Book was an annual guidebook for African-American roadtrippers, commonly referred to simply as the Green Book. It was originated and published by New York City mailman Victor Hugo Green from 1936 to 1966, during the era of Jim Crow laws, when open and often legally prescribed discrimination against non-whites was widespread.
Green wrote his guide to services and places relatively friendly to African-Americans, eventually expanding its coverage from the New York area to much of North America, as well as founding a travel agency.
This Community Conversation will shed light on the black experience and their travels from South to North.
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.
Join us for a chance to read with our very special guest, Phantom the therapy dog!
Join us for a chance to read with our very special guest, Phantom the therapy dog!
Storytime for our littlest listeners! Join us for this drop-in program for children ages 0 to 24 months and a caregiver. Babies enjoy nursery rhymes, simple stories, songs, finger plays and movements. Space is limited. *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 0 to 24 months and a caregiver. Babies enjoy nursery rhymes, simple stories, songs, finger plays and movements. Space is limited. *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.
