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Join Us for Minecraft Mania on June 30 from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.

Minecraft game characters in a world.

Mark your calendars for Killingworth Library’s first-ever Minecraft program! Open to players ages 10 – 17, participants will complete a series of quests, activities, and challenges within the game in small groups. Along the way, all skill levels of Minecraft will gain new knowledge, tips, & tricks! […]

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Buy Your Tickets Now – The Summer Fun Raffle ends June 15!

Summer fun graphic with sun and cloud.

For the second year, the Killingworth Library Association board has organized a Summer Fun Raffle to help raise critical funds to continue library programs. Thanks to the generosity of local residents and businesses as well as donations from out-of-town establishments, we are able to offer you the […]

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“With These Two Hands” – I Pledge to Do an Act of Kindness

Hands holding a blank brochure.

The “With These Two Hands” pledge program continues through August! participants of any age pledge to do a kind deed, then submit the form with their contact information to be eligible for a monthly drawing (May – August) to win a book of their choice, gift certificates […]

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Our March Display Case

Antique button collection display.

Features a collection of lovely buttons owned by our local Nutmeg Button Club. For your viewing enjoyment only – these are not for sale. The Nutmeg Button Club meets the second Thursday of the month at the Killingworth Library. Check out the links below to learn more: […]

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Join the Hunt! Killingworth Library Book Cover Scavenger Hunt Is Underway March 1 – 31

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Help us say goodbye to winter and celebrate spring with a scavenger hunt! Your challenge: visit 8 locations in town and look for the 8 ½ X 11 inch “Killingworth Library Scavenger Hunt” sign (there are 7 “on site” and one online location). Each location will have […]

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Our February Display Case

Antique floral teacup and saucer set.

Features a collection of lovely antique tea cups owned by library volunteer Isabelle Chen. For your viewing enjoyment only – these are not for sale.

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The Library Will Be OPEN on Presidents Day: 2/21/22

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The Killingworth Library will be open Presidents Day for both curbside service and in person browsing from 9 am – 6:00 pm on 2/21/22

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Herbert Hoover In a New Light – 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 8 – Zoom Presentation

Black and white portrait of Calvin Coolidge.

Join us for this fascinating presentation by Phil Devlin! When liberal Democratic Senator Robert F. Kennedy appeared on the Dick Cavett show in the spring of 1968, Cavett asked him to name the man he most admired in American history. After pausing a few seconds, RFK looked […]

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Celebrate the 11th Annual Take Your Child to the Library Day with Killingworth Library! 

Take Your Child to the Library Day!

Take Your Child to the Library Day (TYCLD) is an international initiative that encourages families everywhere to take their children to their local library. Launched in 2011 right here in Connecticut by librarians Nadine Lipman (Waterford Public Library, retired) and Caitlin Augusta (Stratford Library) with artist Nancy […]

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Special thanks to Shelly Cumpstone and Winterberry Farm for donating the gorgeous wreaths on our front doors!

Two evergreen wreaths with burgundy bows.

What a wonderful way to brighten these cold winter days!  Please remember to support our local businesses!

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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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