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Buy Your Summer Fun Raffle Tickets Now!

Summer Fun Raffle! Sun and cloud.

The Killingworth Library’s Summer Fun Raffle is back! Thanks to the generosity of all who donated prizes, we have three amazing prize packages to offer this year. Raffle entries may be purchased starting 5/17 at the following link; don’t wait long, because the raffle ends on 6/17! […]

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In Our Display Case: Ceramic Art by Promethea Potters!

Collection of decorative ceramic vessels.

Now through the end of April, swing by the library to admire the incredible ceramic art on display, courtesy of Betsy Himmelman! All of the pieces on display are for sale, and proceeds will go in part toward supporting the library. Come take home a piece of […]

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Come Lend a Hand to the Community Puzzle!

Library jigsaw puzzle in progress.

In the library with a few minutes to spare? Jigsaw masters and beginners alike are welcome to sit down and help assemble our community puzzle! You can find it in the back of the building, near the adult reading area.

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Flowers are Blooming in Our March Display Case

Floral counted cross-stitch embroidery display.

Punxsutawney Phil might have predicted a long winter this year, but spring has already sprung in our display case! This March, take a moment to enjoy the beautiful floral embroidery on display, courtesy of Nancy Armstrong.

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The Display Case is Heating Up with Volcanic Minerals

Volcanic rocks and ash samples.

Come check out the magmatic minerals on display for the month of February! Among the specimens are a jar of ash from Mount St. Helens, and some beautiful formations of volcanic glass from Hawai’i. If your kids are signed up for our weekly Minecraft program, let them […]

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Play Tic-Tac-Towhee This February for a Chance at a Prize!

Birdseed mix and birdhouse feeder.

Tic-Tac-Towhee, the Killingworth library’s bird-themed tic-tac-toe game, is back for another year! 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 be entered into a prize drawing for […]

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The Magazine Swap is Back by Popular Demand

Library magazine swap station.

After rolling it away at the beginning of the pandemic, the magazine swap cart has returned! It can be found next to the catalog computer, near the circulation desk. Feel free to take or leave a magazine; there’s no obligation to donate! To keep the cart from […]

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In Our Display Case for January: Wonderful, Winged Woodcarvings

Carved bird decoys and photos of artists.

With the new year comes a new collection for the display case! This January, Assistant Director Tammy Eustis’s flock of decoy fowl might convince you that you’re looking at the real thing. Learn more about the history of the carvings with the resources next to our reference […]

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Cricut Crafting is Moving to Tuesdays starting January 10!

Light green Cricut Explore Air machine.

Cricut is moving to a new day and new time in response to patron feedback!  We are taking a short break during the holidays to restock supplies and search for crafting ideas – please send any suggestions to us via email at: mail@killingworthlibrary.org  

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Do You Have Children In Pre-K to Grade 3? Check Out BookFlix!!

Bookflix September newsletter: dinosaurs & books.

New book pairs have just been added to BookFlix! Designed to help early readers develop and practice essential reading skills, the many resources found on this engaging site will introduce them to a world of knowledge and exploration. The Bookflix link is located on the library’s homepage: […]

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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
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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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