This December, join the Friends of the Killingworth Library for our first Wrap & Yap gift wrapping fundraiser! Bring your holiday presents, and our volunteers will wrap them for you. All wrapping materials will be provided. Enjoy company, coffee/tea, and cookies […]
Read more →Did you know that Killingworth was once home to a variety of water-powered mills? Many of them ~ ironworks, paper mills, and saw mills ~ even gave name to roads in our town. Learn more in this month’s fascinating display case, provided courtesy of the Killingworth Historic […]
Read more →For the rest of the month, stop by to see these adorable woolly creations by Carole Pleines! And, for anybody who’s inspired to learn more about felting, or take it up themselves, there are some printed handouts that you can take. We can also order needle felting […]
Read more →It feels like summer in here, thanks to this display of sea glass from all over the country! Thank you to Beth Fair for letting us show off her collection. You can check it out in the display case near our front door, from now through the […]
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Come check out what we made during our Letters to the Earth program! Our attendees worked in groups to make collages, and each of them wrote a letter to share their thoughts with our planet. And, if you plan on spending some time with the Earth yourself […]
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For a splash of color in these dark winter months, make sure to check out the display of hand-illustrated nature journals by Chester resident Nancy Armstrong! The journals will be on display through the month of January. Many thanks to Nancy for making her art available to […]
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Check out our library merch, on display through December! We’re running low on some of these items, so if you want a blanket, umbrella, or t-shirt, now’s the time to buy.
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The Killingworth Library formally opened April 16th, 1964. There was only $14 then in the treasury, so a silk hat was passed around, and $96 was collected. This was the first Killingworth Library fundraiser. Since 1964, the library has aimed to foster education, culture, and connection in […]
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The Killingworth Library Association has been approved to seek funding through the Connecticut Neighborhood Assistance Act (NAA) program to build a pavilion with solar panels. This new pavilion will provide a much-needed outdoor space for educational programs, events, and community gatherings. The project also includes installing solar […]
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To celebrate the 200th anniversary of General Lafayette’s farewell tour in Connecticut, we have six informational banners on loan from the American Friends of Lafayette! You can find the one pictured in our lobby, and the rest are on display in our meeting room. We’re not sure […]
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