Registration begins January 14.

Please register at http://www.ledyard.lioninc.org/children/storytimes/.

Mondays: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. (except holidays)

NOTE: The Bell Room will be closed for Memorial Day on Monday, May 27, 2019.

• We are always adding newly scanned items to our Online Collections, which are available at http://ledyardhistory.org/virtualexhibit/

Registration begins January 14.

Please register at http://www.ledyard.lioninc.org/children/storytimes/.

Registration begins January 14.

Please register at http://www.ledyard.lioninc.org/children/storytimes/.

Registration begins January 14.

Please register at http://www.ledyard.lioninc.org/children/storytimes/.

THIS OLD HAT, CHARACTERS
A New Musical By Patty Carver

Characters is a one-woman, tour de force musical focusing on three noted women of American History. Conceived of and written by Patty Carver, this original musical brings Emily Geiger, Susan B. Anthony & Mother Jones to life - Musical Theatre Style!

Free and Open to the Public

Registration begins January 14.

Please register at http://www.ledyard.lioninc.org/children/storytimes/.

Mondays: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. (except holidays)

NOTE: The Bell Room will be closed for Memorial Day on Monday, May 27, 2019.

• We are always adding newly scanned items to our Online Collections, which are available at http://ledyardhistory.org/virtualexhibit/

View the 2019 Academy Award-winning films and Oscar contenders. We are offering an afternoon and evening showing of each movie. Choose the showing that best meets your schedule.

"Rival Queens, Mary Stuart and Elizabeth I,compete for their rightful claim to the English throne. Rated R"

Free event. Refreshments available.

View the 2019 Academy Award-winning films and Oscar contenders. We are offering an afternoon and evening showing of each movie. Choose the showing that best meets your schedule.

"Rival Queens, Mary Stuart and Elizabeth I,compete for their rightful claim to the English throne. Rated R"

Free event. Refreshments available.

Registration begins January 14.

Please register at http://www.ledyard.lioninc.org/children/storytimes/.

Registration begins January 14.

Please register at http://www.ledyard.lioninc.org/children/storytimes/.

March's title is Hillbilly Elegy by J. D. Vance.

Registration begins January 14.

Please register at http://www.ledyard.lioninc.org/children/storytimes/.

Jobs Available! Earn extra income while helping your community
Meet with a Representative from the US Census Bureau

The Census Bureau has jobs available now in New London County. A Recruiting Assistant will be on hand to answer questions and help with the on-line application process. High paying part-time and temporary jobs with flexible hours are coming to your community. No experience needed. See how you can be a part of the Decennial Census!

Allyson Angelini, Full Heart Farm, Ledyard

Planting a spring garden is a wonderful way to enjoy homegrown produce and flowers during the summer.  In this workshop, a local farmer will walk through tips for successfully starting seeds indoors.  She will also discuss succession planting, so that your harvest can continue for months to come.  Participants will be provided with soil, seeds, and a small container so that they can get started.

Please register by clicking the "Register" button below.

Learn how to single crochet, assemble, and weave in tails in this first easy project.  Lisa will help you learn hand position and your first stich. Please bring a medium-sized throw pillow, a N or P crochet needle, and 2 skeins of bulky or super bulky yarn to class.  Other supplies provided.

March 2, 16, 30. and April 13 and 27  1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

Participants must come to the first four classes.

Please register by clicking the "Register" button below.

Please come and paint with Carol Kernozek on a Sunday afternoon.  Carol will take you through the colors, mixing, and painting techniques.

Participants must bring an 8 X 10 canvas to class. All other supplies are provided.

Please register by clicking the "Register" button below.

Registration begins January 14.

Please register at http://www.ledyard.lioninc.org/children/storytimes/.

Mondays: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. (except holidays)

NOTE: The Bell Room will be closed for Memorial Day on Monday, May 27, 2019.

• We are always adding newly scanned items to our Online Collections, which are available at http://ledyardhistory.org/virtualexhibit/

Registration begins January 14.

Please register at http://www.ledyard.lioninc.org/children/storytimes/.

Our Stock Investment Discussion Group continues to meet monthly to discuss topics related to stock investing.

It is always exciting to see how economic events influence our perspective toward future investing, and how these events affect the investments we have already made in our fantasy portfolio. The situation is always changing.

Stop by and join the fun!

If you have any questions, please contact Elaine Steele at the Gales Ferry Library.

Registration begins January 14.

Please register at http://www.ledyard.lioninc.org/children/storytimes/.

Registration begins January 14.

Please register at http://www.ledyard.lioninc.org/children/storytimes/.

Mondays: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. (except holidays)

NOTE: The Bell Room will be closed for Memorial Day on Monday, May 27, 2019.

• We are always adding newly scanned items to our Online Collections, which are available at http://ledyardhistory.org/virtualexhibit/

On the first Saturday of the month we welcome curious visitors, historical or genealogical inquiries, or the loan of items for digitization.

• Need a safe home for family history items that may not interest younger generations? We can provide that home, and will give you a digital copy. (We can even arrange for items to be kept private until a future date of your choosing.)

• Donations of materials related to the people, buildings, and events of Ledyard and Gales Ferry are gratefully accepted for preservation and inclusion in the collection for future researchers, either as digital copies or the items themselves.

• Your Gales Ferry and Ledyard memories will be added to the archive in the Janice W. Bell Historical Research Room at the Bill Library. We will scan them and return to you with a digital copy placed on your flash drive. Digital copies are easy to share with far-flung family members, or use as a back-up if the original is lost or damaged.

Contact Andrea Buka at research@ledyardhistory.org or 860-464-9912 (Bill Library) for more information.

Winner of many awards Stan Malcolm will present basic concepts photographers should have in mind as they strive to master nature photography in the field and in editing software.

Topics will include equipment, shooting conditions, composition, technical aspects, editing, and an introduction toadvanced options.

In addition, he will provide tips for photo contest entrants to improve their chances of success.

Finally, he will present a virtual tour of the Air Line Trail and offer some of his own photos of the trail to allow participants to practice critiquing.

As a bonus, Stan will provide a how-to-guide to making digital kaleidoscopes online.

Snow date: April 14

Registration begins January 14.

Please register at http://www.ledyard.lioninc.org/children/storytimes/.

Mondays: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. (except holidays)

NOTE: The Bell Room will be closed for Memorial Day on Monday, May 27, 2019.

• We are always adding newly scanned items to our Online Collections, which are available at http://ledyardhistory.org/virtualexhibit/

Registration begins January 14.

Please register at http://www.ledyard.lioninc.org/children/storytimes/.

Herbert Hoover in the White House: The Ordeal of the Presidency by Charles Rappleye

The American Presidents book discussion group will focus on the White House years of former American presidents.

Assistant Librarian, Lisa Murno, and Harry Pearson, Presidentof the Friends, will facilitate a discussion of the triumphs and trials American presidents faced, and how lessons learned could be applied to our modern era.

Please note: Completion of thebook selection is not a prerequisite to attend this discussion group, only a recommendation.

This discussion is also open to those who are simply curious about the topic for the month.

This program is a collaborative effort of the Ledyard Libraries and the Friends of the Ledyard Libraries.

If available, two sets of books will be made available at both the Bill and Gales Ferry Library.

Registration begins January 14.

Please register at http://www.ledyard.lioninc.org/children/storytimes/.

Registration begins January 14.

Please register at http://www.ledyard.lioninc.org/children/storytimes/.

Julia Cronin, Cedar Meadows Farm, Ledyard

This presentation will take a look at community gardening - past and present - and discuss the benefits of these programs to individuals and to the community.  Discussion will include ways to work as a community, through programs such as the Ledyard Seed Library, and ideas about how you can start a garden at your home or apartment.  No gardening experience necessary.  Time will be allowed for questions and answers.

No registration is necessary.  Walk-ins invited.

Call 860.464.9912 if you have any questions

Learn how to single crochet, assemble, and weave in tails in this first easy project.  Lisa will help you learn hand position and your first stich. Please bring a medium-sized throw pillow, a N or P crochet needle, and 2 skeins of bulky or super bulky yarn to class.  Other supplies provided.

March 2, 16, 30. and April 13 and 27  1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

Participants must come to a minimum of 4 classes.

Please register by clicking the "Register" button below.

Registration begins January 14.

Please register at http://www.ledyard.lioninc.org/children/storytimes/.

Mondays: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. (except holidays)

NOTE: The Bell Room will be closed for Memorial Day on Monday, May 27, 2019.

• We are always adding newly scanned items to our Online Collections, which are available at http://ledyardhistory.org/virtualexhibit/

Registration begins January 14.

Please register at http://www.ledyard.lioninc.org/children/storytimes/.

Our favorite magician is coming to Bill Library! Watch his tricks and wonder “how does he do that?”

Join us for an enjoyable morning of magic!

This program is open to all.

Registration begins January 14.

Please register at http://www.ledyard.lioninc.org/children/storytimes/.

Allyson Angelini, Full Heart Farm, Ledyard

Join Allyson Angelini from Full Heart Farm and learn to how to grow veggies and flowers.

There will be crafts and hands-on potting. You will go home with an awesome plant!

Drop-in anytime between 10:00 and 12:00.

Ages 3 to 10

Preschoolers must be accompanied by an adult.

Registration begins January 14.

Please register at http://www.ledyard.lioninc.org/children/storytimes/.

Building with Legos provides children with opportunitiesto develop skills of the 21st century: collaboration,communication, creativity,critical thinking and problem solving.

Come with a friend and see what you can build.

Ages 9 to 12

No registration necessary.

Building with Legos provides children with opportunitiesto develop skills of the 21st century: collaboration,communication, creativity,critical thinking and problem solving.

Come with a friend and see what you can build.

Ages 4 to 8

No registration necessary.

Building with Legos provides children with opportunitiesto develop skills of the 21st century: collaboration,communication, creativity,critical thinking and problem solving.

Come with a friend and see what you can build.

Ages 4 to 8

No registration necessary.

Calling all teens to join us for Acrylic Paint Pouring No experience necessary. Acrylic PaintPouring is a lot of fun and makes a great gift.

Please bring an 8 x 8 birch Wood Cradle Panel (available at craft stores)at the minimum size of 8 x 8, 8 x 10, or maximum size of 9 x 12.

Due to possible paint splatter, please wear old clothes.

Ages 13 to 17

Please register by clicking the "Register" button below.

The Ledyard Libraries will be CLOSED Sunday,April 21 for Easter.

Registration begins January 14.

Please register at http://www.ledyard.lioninc.org/children/storytimes/.

Mondays: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. (except holidays)

NOTE: The Bell Room will be closed for Memorial Day on Monday, May 27, 2019.

• We are always adding newly scanned items to our Online Collections, which are available at http://ledyardhistory.org/virtualexhibit/

View the 2019 Academy Award-winning films and Oscar contenders. We are offering an afternoon and evening showing of each movie. Choose the showing that best meets your schedule.

"A young Harlem African-American couple, Tish and Alonzo, in love face social challenges in the 1970’s. Rated R"

Free event. Refreshments available.

View the 2019 Academy Award-winning films and Oscar contenders. We are offering an afternoon and evening showing of each movie. Choose the showing that best meets your schedule.

"A young Harlem African-American couple, Tish and Alonzo, in love face social challenges in the 1970’s. Rated R"

Free event. Refreshments available.

Registration begins January 14.

Please register at http://www.ledyard.lioninc.org/children/storytimes/.

Spring has come and it is time to emerge from the dark and the cold!

Join us for our spring meeting.

Come hear what new items our program committee is working on to enrich our community and raise funds for the Ledyard Libraries.

Join in on the discussion. We always enjoy hearing new voices and new ideas.

The Gales Ferry Library Book Cellar completed another successful buy one, get one free (BOGO) sale during the winter. Thanks to the Friends, volunteers and library staff who worked hard to make this sale a success. Thanks also to all of the patrons who supported this important event. All proceeds go directly to support the Ledyard Libraries.

Make sure you stop by either Bill or Gales Ferry Library for spring reading material! We have a great selection from our ongoing book sales at both locations.

Mark your calendars for our summer sale atthe Gales Ferry Library Book Cellar from June 3 through June 8. All items will be offered at 1/2 price!

See you at the library!

Sincerely,

Harry Pearson, President, Friends of the Ledyard Libraries

pearsonhl@tvcconnect.net or 860-287-2670

Registration begins January 14.

Please register at http://www.ledyard.lioninc.org/children/storytimes/.

A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles

Elaine Steele, Assistant Librarian at the Gales Ferry Library, will continue to hold monthly book discussion at the Ledyard Senior Center.

Anyone 55 years of age or older is eligible to participate. The group meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 10:30 am.

Upcoming books are distributed monthly at the discussion.

All books chosen are available in large print and audio, as well asregular print versions.

Please contact Elaine for a copy of the book.

Registration begins January 14.

Please register at http://www.ledyard.lioninc.org/children/storytimes/.

Learn how to single crochet, assemble, and weave in tails in this first easy project.  Lisa will help you learn hand position and your first stich. Please bring a medium-sized throw pillow, a N or P crochet needle, and 2 skeins of bulky or super bulky yarn to class.  Other supplies provided.

March 2, 16, 30. and April 13 and 27  1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

Participants must come to a minimum of 4 classes.

Please register by clicking the "Register" button below.

Registration begins January 14.

Please register at http://www.ledyard.lioninc.org/children/storytimes/.

Mondays: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. (except holidays)

NOTE: The Bell Room will be closed for Memorial Day on Monday, May 27, 2019.

• We are always adding newly scanned items to our Online Collections, which are available at http://ledyardhistory.org/virtualexhibit/

Registration begins January 14.

Please register at http://www.ledyard.lioninc.org/children/storytimes/.

Registration begins January 14.

Please register at http://www.ledyard.lioninc.org/children/storytimes/.

Registration begins January 14.

Please register at http://www.ledyard.lioninc.org/children/storytimes/.

The group meetson the first Tuesday, 12:30 PM, at the Gales Ferry Library.

Each month, a cookbook is distributedat the meeting. Cookbooks are also available at Gales Ferry Library, if you are unable to attend the monthly club meeting or by contacting ElaineSteele at 860-464-6943.

Group members peruse the cookbook for the month, trying as many recipes as they please. They provide a sample of one recipe at the next discussion for all to share. We taste test and discuss the cookbook for about an hour each month.

Space is limited.

Mondays: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. (except holidays)

NOTE: The Bell Room will be closed for Memorial Day on Monday, May 27, 2019.

• We are always adding newly scanned items to our Online Collections, which are available at http://ledyardhistory.org/virtualexhibit/

On the first Saturday of the month we welcome curious visitors, historical or genealogical inquiries, or the loan of items for digitization.

• Need a safe home for family history items that may not interest younger generations? We can provide that home, and will give you a digital copy. (We can even arrange for items to be kept private until a future date of your choosing.)

• Donations of materials related to the people, buildings, and events of Ledyard and Gales Ferry are gratefully accepted for preservation and inclusion in the collection for future researchers, either as digital copies or the items themselves.

• Your Gales Ferry and Ledyard memories will be added to the archive in the Janice W. Bell Historical Research Room at the Bill Library. We will scan them and return to you with a digital copy placed on your flash drive. Digital copies are easy to share with far-flung family members, or use as a back-up if the original is lost or damaged.

Contact Andrea Buka at research@ledyardhistory.org or 860-464-9912 (Bill Library) for more information.

Registration begins January 14.

Please register at http://www.ledyard.lioninc.org/children/storytimes/.

Mondays: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. (except holidays)

NOTE: The Bell Room will be closed for Memorial Day on Monday, May 27, 2019.

• We are always adding newly scanned items to our Online Collections, which are available at http://ledyardhistory.org/virtualexhibit/

Registration begins January 14.

Please register at http://www.ledyard.lioninc.org/children/storytimes/.

Our Stock Investment Discussion Group continues to meet monthly to discuss topics related to stock investing.

It is always exciting to see how economic events influence our perspective toward future investing, and how these events affect the investments we have already made in our fantasy portfolio. The situation is always changing.

Stop by and join the fun!

If you have any questions, please contact Elaine Steele at the Gales Ferry Library.

Registration begins January 14.

Please register at http://www.ledyard.lioninc.org/children/storytimes/.

Registration begins January 14.

Please register at http://www.ledyard.lioninc.org/children/storytimes/.

Join this very popular craft of Acrylic Paint Pouring.No experience necessary. Acrylic PaintPouring is a lot of fun and makes a great gift. Each resulting design is unique to the individual.

Please bring one 8 x 8 birch Wood Cradle Panel (available at craft stores) at the minimum size of 8 x 8, 8 x 10, or maximum size of9 x 12. The hollowed cradle serves as a paint canvas.

Due to possible paint splatter, please wear old clothes.

Ages 18+

Please register by clicking the "Register" button below.

Mondays: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. (except holidays)

NOTE: The Bell Room will be closed for Memorial Day on Monday, May 27, 2019.

• We are always adding newly scanned items to our Online Collections, which are available at http://ledyardhistory.org/virtualexhibit/

Warren G. Harding, The American Presidents Series by John W. Dean

The American Presidents book discussion group will focus on the White House years of former American presidents.

Assistant Librarian, Lisa Murno, and Harry Pearson, Presidentof the Friends, will facilitate a discussion of the triumphs and trials American presidents faced, and how lessons learned could be applied to our modern era.

Please note: Completion of thebook selection is not a prerequisite to attend this discussion group, only a recommendation.

This discussion is also open to those who are simply curious about the topic for the month.

This program is a collaborative effort of the Ledyard Libraries and the Friends of the Ledyard Libraries.

If available, two sets of books will be made available at both the Bill and Gales Ferry Library.

Mondays: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. (except holidays)

NOTE: The Bell Room will be closed for Memorial Day on Monday, May 27, 2019.

• We are always adding newly scanned items to our Online Collections, which are available at http://ledyardhistory.org/virtualexhibit/

View the 2019 Academy Award-winning films and Oscar contenders. We are offering an afternoon and evening showing of each movie. Choose the showing that best meets your schedule.

Free event. Refreshments available.

View the 2019 Academy Award-winning films and Oscar contenders. We are offering an afternoon and evening showing of each movie. Choose the showing that best meets your schedule.

Free event. Refreshments available.

Beartown by Frederik Backman

Elaine Steele, Assistant Librarian at the Gales Ferry Library, will continue to hold monthly book discussion at the Ledyard Senior Center.

Anyone 55 years of age or older is eligible to participate. The group meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 10:30 am.

Upcoming books are distributed monthly at the discussion.

All books chosen are available in large print and audio, as well asregular print versions.

Please contact Elaine for a copy of the book.

The Ledyard Libraries will be CLOSED Sunday and Monday, May 26 and May 27 for Memorial Day.

The Ledyard Libraries will be CLOSED Sunday and Monday, May 26 and May 27 for Memorial Day.

Mondays: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. (except holidays)

NOTE: The Bell Room will be closed for Memorial Day on Monday, May 27, 2019.

• We are always adding newly scanned items to our Online Collections, which are available at http://ledyardhistory.org/virtualexhibit/

Mondays: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. (except holidays)

NOTE: The Bell Room will be closed for Memorial Day on Monday, May 27, 2019.

• We are always adding newly scanned items to our Online Collections, which are available at http://ledyardhistory.org/virtualexhibit/

On the first Saturday of the month we welcome curious visitors, historical or genealogical inquiries, or the loan of items for digitization.

• Need a safe home for family history items that may not interest younger generations? We can provide that home, and will give you a digital copy. (We can even arrange for items to be kept private until a future date of your choosing.)

• Donations of materials related to the people, buildings, and events of Ledyard and Gales Ferry are gratefully accepted for preservation and inclusion in the collection for future researchers, either as digital copies or the items themselves.

• Your Gales Ferry and Ledyard memories will be added to the archive in the Janice W. Bell Historical Research Room at the Bill Library. We will scan them and return to you with a digital copy placed on your flash drive. Digital copies are easy to share with far-flung family members, or use as a back-up if the original is lost or damaged.

Contact Andrea Buka at research@ledyardhistory.org or 860-464-9912 (Bill Library) for more information.

Mondays: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. (except holidays)

NOTE: The Bell Room will be closed for Memorial Day on Monday, May 27, 2019.

• We are always adding newly scanned items to our Online Collections, which are available at http://ledyardhistory.org/virtualexhibit/

The group meetson the first Tuesday, 12:30 PM, at the Gales Ferry Library.

Each month, a cookbook is distributedat the meeting. Cookbooks are also available at Gales Ferry Library, if you are unable to attend the monthly club meeting or by contacting ElaineSteele at 860-464-6943.

Group members peruse the cookbook for the month, trying as many recipes as they please. They provide a sample of one recipe at the next discussion for all to share. We taste test and discuss the cookbook for about an hour each month.

Space is limited.

Our Stock Investment Discussion Group continues to meet monthly to discuss topics related to stock investing.

It is always exciting to see how economic events influence our perspective toward future investing, and how these events affect the investments we have already made in our fantasy portfolio. The situation is always changing.

Stop by and join the fun!

If you have any questions, please contact Elaine Steele at the Gales Ferry Library.

Mondays: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. (except holidays)

NOTE: The Bell Room will be closed for Memorial Day on Monday, May 27, 2019.

• We are always adding newly scanned items to our Online Collections, which are available at http://ledyardhistory.org/virtualexhibit/

Impeached: The Trial of President Andrew Johnson and the Fight for Lincoln's Legacy by David O. Stewart

The American Presidents book discussion group will focus on the White House years of former American presidents.

Assistant Librarian, Lisa Murno, and Harry Pearson, Presidentof the Friends, will facilitate a discussion of the triumphs and trials American presidents faced, and how lessons learned could be applied to our modern era.

Please note: Completion of thebook selection is not a prerequisite to attend this discussion group, only a recommendation.

This discussion is also open to those who are simply curious about the topic for the month.

This program is a collaborative effort of the Ledyard Libraries and the Friends of the Ledyard Libraries.

If available, two sets of books will be made available at both the Bill and Gales Ferry Library.

Mondays: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. (except holidays)

NOTE: The Bell Room will be closed for Memorial Day on Monday, May 27, 2019.

• We are always adding newly scanned items to our Online Collections, which are available at http://ledyardhistory.org/virtualexhibit/

View the 2019 Academy Award-winning films and Oscar contenders. We are offering an afternoon and evening showing of each movie. Choose the showing that best meets your schedule.

"A darkly comedic tale of how one of Washington’s insiders became the most powerful man in the world. Rated R"

Free event. Refreshments available.

View the 2019 Academy Award-winning films and Oscar contenders. We are offering an afternoon and evening showing of each movie. Choose the showing that best meets your schedule.

"A darkly comedic tale of how one of Washington’s insiders became the most powerful man in the world. Rated R"

Free event. Refreshments available.

Brass by Xhenet Aliu

Elaine Steele, Assistant Librarian at the Gales Ferry Library, will continue to hold monthly book discussion at the Ledyard Senior Center.

Anyone 55 years of age or older is eligible to participate. The group meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 10:30 am.

Upcoming books are distributed monthly at the discussion.

All books chosen are available in large print and audio, as well asregular print versions.

Please contact Elaine for a copy of the book.