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Check Out our Board Game Collection!

Planning to have friends and family over for the holidays? Looking for ways to entertain them? Here’s your reminder that the library has a large collection of board games for both kids and adults (including many more not pictured). Ask for Ben if you’re looking for recommendations!

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New to Homeschool Book Club: “Itty-Bitty Book Club!”

Interested homeschool readers between the ages of 6-8 are invited to join Mrs. Fig’s Itty-Bitty Book Club! We are going to meet on Thursday, Sept. 18th at 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the children’s room. We will do a “Get to know you” activity, play a game & do […]

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Escape Room: Return to Treasure Island

All week at the end of July (7/28 – 8/1), we will be running our first-ever escape room in the library meeting room: Return to Treasure Island! Players will pass through the cover of a book, and enter the world of Treasure Island… Long John Silver’s treasure […]

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Check Out Our Summer Reading Programs!

This summer, level up your reading skills at the library! We have tons of programs and events for all age groups: math and reading games, STEM activities, family board game nights, and more! Kids can also participate in our “Reading Dragons” program, and earn trading cards for […]

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Tic-Tac-Towhee 2025: Waterfowl Frenzy

Tic-Tac-Towhee, the Killingworth library’s bird-themed tic-tac-toe game, is back once again! To play, you’ll need to identify three birds in a row — either horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. Every patron who correctly identifies three birds in a row will receive a nesting ball for the birds in […]

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New Adult Programs in January

Teamwork around table, brainstorming ideas.

We’re kicking off the new year with two new creative programming series for adults! If interested, please register, so we know how many people to expect: you can click the titles below to go straight to the sign-up pages. Seniors Writing Seniors (60 and over)… Remember learning […]

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Explore our New Library of Things

Here's a short alt tag for the image: Library display of donated items.

The library is thrilled to announce our brand new Library of Things! This collection was sponsored by former Killingworth resident Dr. Alexander Walsh, in memory of his wife Suzanne Auer Walsh. It provides library patrons with access to tools, electronics, instruments, and more. All items in the […]

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Check Out the Library’s Letter Writing Social

Holiday cards, envelopes, and metallic pens.

Swing by the library’s meeting room on the first Friday of every month for our Letter-Writing Socials! We have a variety of stationery papers, cards, and writing implements for you to use, all free of charge. No registration is necessary; just drop in and enjoy a quiet […]

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Read and Eat at the Killingworth Library

Children enjoying a picnic outdoors.

Come to Read and Eat every Wednesday at the Killingworth Library from July 6th to August 24th! Children will listen to stories while they enjoy a picnic lunch from 12:00pm-1:00pm. This program is most appropriate for children ages 5-10, but all children are welcome, especially to share […]

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The Killingworth Library is Fine-Free!

KLA is fine and free! Tree image.

We are excited to announce that the Killingworth Library Association is joining a growing number of libraries across the country in the fine-free movement! As of June 1st, 2023, Killingworth patrons will no longer be charged late fees for most overdue items. Why go fine-free? Equity in […]

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Library Hours

Doors Open for Browsing
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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