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Get Ready for Life Size Candyland! July 22 and 24 at 10 am

Candyland gingerbread house and sweets.

Under the tent! An event so awesome that we’ve scheduled it for 2 days! We will bring a “sweet” childhood favorite to life as we play our own version of Candyland, complete with prizes and (of course) candy. Each child will receive a free new book thanks […]

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Ferncroft Wildlife Rescue Will Be Here on July 17, 11:00 am

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Come Meet an Opossum! Our Tails and Tales Summer Reading events continue with a visit from Ferncroft Wildlife Rescue. Learn all about our backyard friend the opossum, and get to see one live and “in person”! Suitable for the whole family. Please register online or by calling […]

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NEW TIME! Music With Margie July 10 at 11:00 am!

Smiling woman with acoustic guitar.

Come listen, learn and move to the music as special guest Margie sings about animals with our “Tales and Tails” themed singalong! Suggested ages 2- 5.

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A Place Called Hope Presents: A Day Bird and a Night Bird

A Place Called Hope: Birds of Prey Rescue.

Saturday, June 26 at 11:00 am.  Join us as we kick off summer reading with this family friendly presentation by Killingworth’s own A Place Called Hope! Learn about Connecticut raptors and see live birds up close. You never know whooo you might meet! The first 15 children […]

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06/12/21 Saturday Storytime Goes Live!

Animals reading: Tails and Tales logo

We have returned to live storytimes outdoors! Come meet our newest intern Hana, a junior at Connecticut College, as she reads “Is Your Mama a Llama?” Visit us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/killingworthlibrary If you missed our other story times they are still available for viewing.  To find […]

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Just a Few Left! Make a Pine Cone Bird Feeder

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Help our feathered friends get through this cold and snow! We have 3 pine cone bird feeder kits left – these are fun for all ages and easy to make! We supply everything  you need except for the peanut butter (or nut butter)  

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Looking to Start the New Year with A New Appetizer or Dessert Recipe?

Killingworth Library Cooks cookbook.

You can do that and support the library by purchasing one of our “Killingworth Library Cooks” recipe books! They are only $5.00 each, and feature both warm and cold appetizers and a wide selection of cookies, squares, cakes and pies. We also have a large selection of […]

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A Special Thanksgiving StoryTime: Bear Says Thanks

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Thursday, November 26 at 10:00 am. Bear Says Thanks, by Karma Wilson. SCSU Library Science major Josh reads this sweet story about sharing and friendship–and gratitude. A perfect way to start Thanksgiving – our friends may not be able to be with us, but their friendship crosses […]

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Leaving soon! A Chance for Socially Distant Holiday Shopping

Handmade jewelry and Christmas ornaments.

  November is almost over, which means there are only 2 more days to shop our display case! Local artisan Gloria Nilsson has filled the case with an assortment of lovely items.  Book your browsing appointment now – just call the library and reserve your time:  860-663-2000 Browsing […]

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A Sneak Peek . . .

Christmas crafts displayed in glass cabinet.

Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 5, 8:30 am – 3:00 pm. The Killingworth Historical Society’s Christmas Craft Fair will return to Parmelee Farm in December and our display case is filled with a small sample of the wonderful crafts that will be available! This year due to […]

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Mon, Wed, Fri: 9 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Tue, Thur: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Curbside pickup available 6 days week during open hours, please
call to schedule: 860-663-2000

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Killingworth Library Association
301 Route 81 (shipping)
P.O. Box 725 (mail)
Killingworth, CT 06419
(860) 663-2000
mail@killingworthlibrary.org

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