Book:  Cook's Illustrated All-Time Best Holiday Entertaining

Join us for our virtual monthly cookbook club meetings the first Tuesday of every month. Copies of the book will be available at the Gales Ferry Library. Pick a recipe to try and let others know how you enjoyed the book!
Email Lisa, lmurno@ledyard.lioninc.org for your Zoom invitation

Topic: Introduction to Technical Analysis

The stock discussion group meets on the first Tuesday of each month on Zoom. Facilitated by Harry Pearson. The information to join this discussion group will be on the website ahead of the discussion date. Please email lmurno@ledyard.lioninc.org for more information.

Join Mrs. Burt on Zoom for a special scavenger hunt extravaganza!  This is a popular part of our online story times where Mrs. Burt will challenge participants to find certain objects in their environment.  And, of course, we will find time to read a story.  Please register to receive the Zoom Meeting Link.  All ages welcome. 

Ease stress and anxiety during the holiday season with a 30 minute Mindfulness Meditation Class. Learn how to quiet the busy mind, cultivate peace and self compassion. Stay tuned for the registration information.

Follow along in Parts 1, 2, and 3 and create a winter scene on your Ukranian Pysanky-style egg. Presented by Olivia Nosal

Watch for the Premiere Videos on Facebook--Part 1 will be the longest, Parts 2 and 3 will follow in succession, but in the next hour to give you time to catch up if you are doing this live.  Our recommendation is for you to have made a drawing on your white egg prior to seeing Part 1.  Videos will be kept up on Facebook so that you can review repeatedly if necessary.

Here are the supplies you will need:

Pysanky Egg Dye (usually sold as a set)
Silicone baking tray or foil-lined tray
Beeswax
Kistka tool
Store-bought White Eggs
Tea Candle
Vinegar
Bleach
Needle or straight pin
Pencil (for drawing)
Varnish (optional)
String (optional)

We will meet via Zoom at 4:00 pm.  If you would like the Zoom Meeting link please reach out to Mrs. Burt at sburt@ledyard.lioninc.org.

On Zoom 

Topic: Lyndon Johnson
Books: Lyndon Johnson and the American Dream: The Most Revealing Portrait of a President and Presidential Power Ever Written by Doris Kearns Goodwin and Lyndon B. Johnson: the 36th President by Charles Peters

The American Presidents Book Club meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 7 PM. Each month, a different president from America’s history is selected to be the topic of discussion. Assistant Librarian, Lisa Murno and President of the Friends, Harry Pearson, will facilitate a discussion of the triumphs and trials the president faced, and how lessons learned can be applied to our modern era. We have books available at both library branches to checkout, or you can attend just to listen and learn. Email lmurno@ledyard.lioninc.org to receive the Zoom link.

Join Mrs. Burt on Zoom to hear a story and make a simple bird feeder for your backyard.  This event is for all ages and registration is required to receive the Zoom Meeting Link. You will need a pipe cleaner, cheerios, and yarn to complete the project.  If you need to receive the supplies from the library please let Mrs. Burt know when you register for the event.  

Topic:  Investment Risk

The beginner stock discussion group meets on the third Tuesday of each month on Zoom. Facilitated by Harry Pearson. The information join this discussion group will be found on our website ahead of the date. This group is for beginners, who are interested in getting started in stock investing and learning how to manage an existing or new portfolio.  Discussion and questions and answers are encouraged as participants learn how economic conditions affect the stock market. Email lmurno@ledyard.lioninc.org for more information.

We will celebrate the holiday season with stories, songs, and more!  Please register to receive the Zoom Meeting Link.  All ages welcome.

The Ledyard Public Library, both branches, will be closing at 1 PM for Christmas Eve.

The Ledyard Public Library, both branches, will be closed on December 25 for Christmas.

The Ledyard Public Library, both branches, will close at 1 PM for New Year's Eve.

The Ledyard Public Library, both branches, will be closed on January 1 for New Year's Day.

For adults and older teens

To celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day and to prepare for Black History Month, let’s read about civil rights and discuss it online. Choose a book, fiction or nonfiction, which covers a topic such as race or social injustice. We will have a discussion thread on our website for you to post which book you read and what you learned. You will be able to reply to other’s comments with your own thoughts. Book recommendation lists will be available to view online. Any offensive comments will not be approved.

Book: TBA

Join us for our virtual monthly cookbook club meetings the first Tuesday of every month. Copies of the book will be available at the Gales Ferry Library. Pick a recipe to try and let others know how you enjoyed the book!
Email Lisa, lmurno@ledyard.lioninc.org for your Zoom invitation

Topic: TBA

The stock discussion group meets on the first Tuesday of each month on Zoom. Facilitated by Harry Pearson. The information to join this discussion group will be on the website ahead of the discussion date. Please email lmurno@ledyard.lioninc.org for more information.

On Zoom
Book: James Polk: The Man Who Transformed the Presidency and America by Walter R. Borneman

The American Presidents Book Club meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 7 PM. Each month, a different president from America’s history is selected to be the topic of discussion. Assistant Librarian, Lisa Murno and President of the Friends, Harry Pearson, will facilitate a discussion of the triumphs and trials the president faced, and how lessons learned can be applied to our modern era. We have books available at both library branches to checkout, or you can attend just to listen and learn. See our library website for the Zoom information under "What's New"

On Zoom

On Zoom

Join us for our winter meeting at which we will discuss our plans for 2021.  The Zoom Link for the meeting will be available on the Library home page.

Gary Paul with the Ledyard Conservation Commission will lead a hike through Glacier Park.  This trail provides a view of boulders 3 and 4 deep that were left by the Wisconsin glacier about 12,000 years ago. Please wear weather-appropriate clothing and shoes.

Monthly topic: TBA

The beginner stock discussion group meets on the third Tuesday of each month, currently on Zoom. Facilitated by Harry Pearson. The link to join this discussion group will be found here and on our website ahead of the event date. This event is for beginners, who are interested in getting started in stock investing and learning how to manage an existing or new portfolio. This month's topic is "The Power of Compounding." Discussion and questions and answers are encouraged as participants learn how economic conditions affect the stock market. Email lmurno@ledyard.lioninc.org for more information. See our library's website for the Zoom information under "What's New"

On Zoom

Jo Jo Liu will instruct students in the art of Chinese Calligraphy, one of the most traditional art forms in the world, truly representative of eastern art and culture. Jo Jo Liu was taught and inspired by her grandfather to practice Chinese calligraphy from a young age. She adopted a modern twist to traditional Chinese calligraphy. Her work showcases a perfect balance of traditional calligraphy art with modern flare. Participants will need 1 brush, 2-3 tsps. of black ink, and 3 pieces of calligraphy paper. Please register to receive your Zoom meeting link.

On Zoom

If you are approaching or in retirement, this free virtual workshop is for you.
Learn how to:

• Protect yourself from retirement’s greatest threats
• Increase your Social Security retirement income by up to 76%
• Receive Social Security income from ex or deceased spouse’s earnings
• Replace Social Security income lost after spouse’s death
• Understand the biggest tax law and fiscal stimulus change in decades.
• Are you eligible for benefits?

All attendees will receive a FREE personalized Social Security Maximization analysis. 

Sponsored by AAA Retire and the Ledyard Public Library. You MUST register using this link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3716049351675/WN_vAWnswOSQt-5JWGrPLjLvg

Once you register, you will receive the link to this event.

For adults and older teens

Valentine’s Day is around the corner and romance is in the air! Choose a romance novel to read and then post a review of it on our website. Let us know how you liked the book and who you would recommend the book to. We will have a discussion thread going and encourage you to read the reviews to find a new book to read! If you need help choosing a book, we will have a recommendation list posted on the website. Any offensive comments will not be approved.

Book: TBA

Join us for our virtual monthly cookbook club meetings the first Tuesday of every month. Copies of the book will be available at the Gales Ferry Library. Pick a recipe to try and let others know how you enjoyed the book!
Email Lisa, lmurno@ledyard.lioninc.org for your Zoom invitation

Topic: TBA

The stock discussion group meets on the first Tuesday of each month on Zoom. Facilitated by Harry Pearson. The information to join this discussion group will be on the website ahead of the discussion date. Please email lmurno@ledyard.lioninc.org for more information.

On Zoom
Book: Millard Fillmore: Biography of a President by Robert J. Rayback

The American Presidents Book Club meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 7 PM. Each month, a different president from America’s history is selected to be the topic of discussion. Assistant Librarian, Lisa Murno and President of the Friends, Harry Pearson, will facilitate a discussion of the triumphs and trials the president faced, and how lessons learned can be applied to our modern era. We have books available at both library branches to checkout, or you can attend just to listen and learn. See our library website for the Zoom information under "What's New"

Join Gary Paul once again for a hike around a large dry kettlehole.  The trail map tells us a kettle hole is a circular hollow created when a block of glacier ice was buried and later melted. At the southern end of the trail is a side path to the bottom of the kettle hole. Please wear weather-appropriate clothing and shoes.

Monthly topic: TBA

The beginner stock discussion group meets on the third Tuesday of each month, currently on Zoom. Facilitated by Harry Pearson. The link to join this discussion group will be found here and on our website ahead of the event date. This event is for beginners, who are interested in getting started in stock investing and learning how to manage an existing or new portfolio. This month's topic is "The Power of Compounding." Discussion and questions and answers are encouraged as participants learn how economic conditions affect the stock market. Email lmurno@ledyard.lioninc.org for more information. See our library's website for the Zoom information under "What's New"

Mark your calendars for the Friends Buy One Get One Free (BOGO) sale at both the Gales Ferry Book Cellar and Bill Library ongoing used book sale locations. The BOGO sale will take place during the week spanning February 22 through February 27. The sale will be held during normal library hours, so be mindful of the schedules at Gales Ferry and Bill Libraries.

Mark your calendars for the Friends Buy One Get One Free (BOGO) sale at both the Gales Ferry Book Cellar and Bill Library ongoing used book sale locations. The BOGO sale will take place during the week spanning February 22 through February 27. The sale will be held during normal library hours, so be mindful of the schedules at Gales Ferry and Bill Libraries.

Mark your calendars for the Friends Buy One Get One Free (BOGO) sale at both the Gales Ferry Book Cellar and Bill Library ongoing used book sale locations. The BOGO sale will take place during the week spanning February 22 through February 27. The sale will be held during normal library hours, so be mindful of the schedules at Gales Ferry and Bill Libraries.

Mark your calendars for the Friends Buy One Get One Free (BOGO) sale at both the Gales Ferry Book Cellar and Bill Library ongoing used book sale locations. The BOGO sale will take place during the week spanning February 22 through February 27. The sale will be held during normal library hours, so be mindful of the schedules at Gales Ferry and Bill Libraries.

Mark your calendars for the Friends Buy One Get One Free (BOGO) sale at both the Gales Ferry Book Cellar and Bill Library ongoing used book sale locations. The BOGO sale will take place during the week spanning February 22 through February 27. The sale will be held during normal library hours, so be mindful of the schedules at Gales Ferry and Bill Libraries.

Mark your calendars for the Friends Buy One Get One Free (BOGO) sale at both the Gales Ferry Book Cellar and Bill Library ongoing used book sale locations. The BOGO sale will take place during the week spanning February 22 through February 27. The sale will be held during normal library hours, so be mindful of the schedules at Gales Ferry and Bill Libraries.

Book: TBA

Join us for our virtual monthly cookbook club meetings the first Tuesday of every month. Copies of the book will be available at the Gales Ferry Library. Pick a recipe to try and let others know how you enjoyed the book!
Email Lisa, lmurno@ledyard.lioninc.org for your Zoom invitation

Topic: TBA

The stock discussion group meets on the first Tuesday of each month on Zoom. Facilitated by Harry Pearson. The information to join this discussion group will be on the website ahead of the discussion date. Please email lmurno@ledyard.lioninc.org for more information.

On Zoom

Amy Rutledge returns with guided meditation focusing on mindfulness and healing the body. Stay tuned for registration information.

Join us for a morning hike on the Tri-Town Trail. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear.

On Facebook

Attend a live virtual session with Olivia as she demonstrates the traditional Pysanky Easter Egg Decorating art form. Can't make the time?  Watch for the pre-recorded session available on Facebook following the Live Session. A supply list will be announced for viewers.

On Zoom
Book: William McKinley, book TBA

The American Presidents Book Club meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 7 PM. Each month, a different president from America’s history is selected to be the topic of discussion. Assistant Librarian, Lisa Murno and President of the Friends, Harry Pearson, will facilitate a discussion of the triumphs and trials the president faced, and how lessons learned can be applied to our modern era. We have books available at both library branches to checkout, or you can attend just to listen and learn. See our library website for the Zoom information under "What's New"

Monthly topic: TBA

The beginner stock discussion group meets on the third Tuesday of each month, currently on Zoom. Facilitated by Harry Pearson. The link to join this discussion group will be found here and on our website ahead of the event date. This event is for beginners, who are interested in getting started in stock investing and learning how to manage an existing or new portfolio. This month's topic is "The Power of Compounding." Discussion and questions and answers are encouraged as participants learn how economic conditions affect the stock market. Email lmurno@ledyard.lioninc.org for more information. See our library's website for the Zoom information under "What's New"

The Thames Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited will teach the 4 basic fly casts in an outdoor session in Ledyard with plenty of instructors on hand.  All supplies and equipment are included.  Contact tracing will be required for each participant. Stay tuned for location.