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Fearsome Creatures and Where to Find Them – A Special Combined Program

Mystic Aquarium anglerfish book cover.

Saturday, July 9, from 11:00 am – noon (please note adjusted time). This informative and fun program will begin with local author Elaine Alexander reading from her new non-fiction children’s book:  Anglerfish, the Seadevil of the Deep.  Immediately following the reading, staff from Mystic Aquarium will be talking […]

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Something Fishy This Way Comes . . . July 23 at 11 a.m.

Whale, origami boats, and fish in ocean.

Our friends from Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center return with a “scaly” program. Hands-on learning fun begins at 11:00 am under the tent in the library’s back yard! This program will be held under the tent in the library’s back yard. Adults must remain with children for the […]

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Congratulations to the 2022 HKHS Art Show Winners!

String art deer and father-son portrait.

Killingworth Library is excited to announce that this year’s $500 Scholarship Winner is Emily Alger, for her string art piece “Stag.” The following HKHS students also received monetary awards for their outstanding pieces of art: Best in Show “The Spectrum” pen and ink portrait by Lauren Heath. […]

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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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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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