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

Here's an alt tag for the image: Folded map showing a treasure hunt route.

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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The Library Will Be Closed on Monday, 01/17/22

Here's an alt tag for the image: MLK Day: I Have a Dream.

Killingworth Library will be closed on January 17 in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

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Our December Display Case: Sandy Smith Returns!

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Noted Killingworth artist, Sandy Smith, has filled our December display case with more lovely paintings, all for sale! Each one is unique, and would make a wonderful gift for that special someone.  Don’t delay, these patron favorites are sure to go fast!

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Our November Display Case: Small Works and Little Gems

Winter art, jewelry, and scarves.

Works by local artist Gloria Nilsson are featured in November’s display case.  Her jewelry and accessories are always a favorite with our patrons, and a wonderful way to start to holiday shopping! Please contact Gloria Nilsson at 203-410-5043 or www.gznilsson.com for purchase information, or to learn more about her […]

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The Library is Open for Veteran’s Day 11/11/21

Thank you, veterans. American flag.

The Killingworth Library will be open for both curbside service and in person browsing from 9 am – 6:00 pm on 11/11/21

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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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