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Researching Your Family Tree? We Can Help!

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The Killingworth Library now offers in-house access to The Scholar, a research platform provided by the Godfrey Memorial Library in Middletown. Godfrey is an independent, non-profit library specializing in genealogy, family history, and local history. The Scholar database places their exclusive online resources at your fingertips! Contents […]

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Adults and Teens – Time to turn in your Summer Reading Book Bingo Sheets!

Killingworth Library summer reading bingo.

Just complete 5 squares in a row and BINGO! Complete as many squares as you want, then turn in your sheet at the library’s circulation desk by the end of August for a chance at a prize!

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Make a Permanent Bouquet With Our Take and Make Craft!

Felt flower craft; button bouquet.

We have a few left! Grab one of our take and make craft kits and present her with a bouquet of flowers that don’t require any sun or water. The number of kits is limited, so please be sure to register for a kit through our online […]

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Baseball and Michelangelo: How Winning a Baseball World Championship in 1965 Led To a Lifelong Obsession with Michelangelo by Phil Devlin

David statue wearing a cap, holding a baseball.

Tuesday, May 4, 7:00 pm (Zoom). Presented by popular local speaker Phil Devlin, this presentation begins with a visit to the New York World’s Fair in 1965 and then examines several of “Michelangelo’s” works: the Pieta, the statue of David, the Sistine Chapel, the statue of Moses, and his […]

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What is Implicit Bias? Join the Discussion 4/28/21 at 7 pm

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This is a virtual program.  Join us for one hour to learn how we, as community members, parents, students and caregivers can begin to recognize and learn from our own implicit bias.  Inclusive Education Activist, Elijah Manning, will lead this guided online discussion. The Killingworth Library is […]

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Hoopla Quota Increased Through June – Thank You Peach Pit Foundation!!

Hoopla app: books, movies, and more.

Attention Hoopla users:  The generous gift from the Peach Pit Foundation has allowed us to continue offering our increased checkout quota! Your monthly quota of Hoopla checkouts will remain at 6 through June! You can download any combination of 6 items ~ eBooks, eAudios, movies, TV shows, […]

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Join the Teen Write Club via Zoom!

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Thursday, December 17, at 4:30 pm Come bring your creativity to our Killingworth Library Teen Write Club! We are looking for young writers, poets, and artists who want to contribute and discuss poetry, artwork, and short fiction. Each week we will have a new topic or prompt […]

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Small Works & Little Gems

Handmade jewelry, art, and scarves.

Gloria Nilsson’s “Small Works & Little Gems” are now featured in our November display case! Necklaces, bracelets, earrings, small paintings, ornaments… you’re sure to find something special in this beautiful exhibit! A portion of all sales from the November case will go to benefit the Killingworth Library, […]

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Rescheduled: Tween Comic Book Club for December – Avengers

Avengers Epic Collection: Under Siege comic book.

December 18 from 4:30 – 5:30 via Zoom. Whether you are a fan of super hero comics or someone looking to learn more about the genre this library program will be action packed with fun. The November selection is Avengers Epic Collection: Under Siege!  The Avengers series […]

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Killingworth Conservation Commission Contest – Deadline Extended to Saturday, 9/12

Black bear, buck deer, gray squirrel.

There is still time to submit your entries!  The Killingworth Conservation Commission has extended the deadline for submitting entries to Saturday, September 12 due to the construction around the library’s main entrance.  If you wish to drop off your child’s entry just call the library at 860-663-2000 and […]

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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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Killingworth Library Association
301 Route 81 (shipping)
P.O. Box 725 (mail)
Killingworth, CT 06419
(860) 663-2000
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