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Plant a Seed Day 03/19/20

Many hands holding a young plant.

March 19, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm – Plant a Seed Day at Killingworth Library More than ever before our food system relies on processed food, junk food, and fast food – YUCK! Come to Killingworth Library and meet the experts from Parmelee Farm’s Shared Harvest Garden […]

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In Honor of Dr. Seuss’ Birthday – Monday, 3/2/20

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The first 15 families to visit the Killingworth library will receive a free special edition copy of  “Gerald McBoing Boing” based on the Academy Award-winning motion picture by Dr. Seuss (1 book per family please).  The gift of these books was made possible through the joint effort […]

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Sundays with the Suffragists Part 3 – March 1

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03/01/20  3:30 – 5:30 pm at Killingworth Library. Join us for a viewing of the film Suffragette (rated PG-13, running time 1 hour, 46 minutes). In 1912 London, a young working mother is galvanized into radical political activism supporting women’s right to vote. Starring Carey Mulligan, Meryl Streep, […]

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Sunday with the Suffragists, Part 2

Braiding Sweetgrass book cover by Robin Wall Kimmerer

Sunday, February 23, 3:30 – 5:30 pm at Killingworth Library. Join us for a viewing of the film Iron Jawed Angels (not rated, running time 2 hours 3 minutes). Not recommended for younger viewers, due to some scenes of violence. This film recreates the story of suffragist leader Alice Paul […]

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February is National Bird Feeding Month!

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If you’ve already joined the pandemic-fueled bird watching trend ~ or even if you’re a beginning birder ~ it’s a perfect time to connect with your feathered friends. We’ve curated a list of library-owned bird resources here: https://www.wowbrary.org/nu.aspx?p=6067–CUS5 You can check their availability and place reserves by […]

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Dungeons & Dragons 2/28/20 – Wait list for Tweens

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NOTE:  The 2/28 session is TEENS only!   We are considering adding a second group for TWEENS; please sign up to let us know of your interest! Dungeon Master Josh will lead the way. Attendance is currently limited to six players, but if we get more interest, we […]

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The Poe You May Not Know – Feb 9

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Phil Devlin, retired Haddam Killingworth history teacher, will discuss Edgar Allan Poe on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, at 3:30 PM at the Killingworth Library. Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 7 PM will be the snow date.   Born in the same year as Abraham Lincoln (1809), Poe only […]

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The Library is OPEN on Black Friday!

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Tired of shopping and need  a good book? Movie? Game? We will be open from 10 – 4:30 on 11/29

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Bats in Connecticut

Brown bat in flight.

Tuesday November 19, 7:00 PM at the Firehouse in Killingworth. Please join us for this program presented by Richard L. Taylor, Jr., Master Wildlife Conservationist. Richard Taylor, Master Wildlife Conservationist supporting the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife team, will be presenting a program on Connecticut Bats that will include […]

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Meet Author Connie Bombaci – and her dog! Family Event

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Tuesday, November 12, 4 – 5 pm at the library. Join us as WTNH channel 8 news introduces Connie Bombaci’s new children’s book, Hogan’s Hope: Finding a Forever Home of Love and Acceptance. Along with Judea, her four-legged, furry family member, Connie will show us how she […]

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Tue, Thur: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
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301 Route 81 (shipping)
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Killingworth, CT 06419
(860) 663-2000
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