Children

With Tween materials now located in the main room, there’s plenty of room to move in the children’s room.  For now social distancing requirements mean only one family at a time, but we are looking forward to being able to more fully use our reorganized space! Details […]...

It may only be April vacation, but it’s not too early for this humorous tale about three children, their goldfish, and a city fountain. Josh completed his internship with KLA and left us a while ago for another library, but not before he created an inventory of […]...

Help our feathered friends get through this cold and snow! We have 3 pine cone bird feeder kits left – these are fun for all ages and easy to make! We supply everything  you need except for the peanut butter (or nut butter)  ...

You can do that and support the library by purchasing one of our “Killingworth Library Cooks” recipe books! They are only $5.00 each, and feature both warm and cold appetizers and a wide selection of cookies, squares, cakes and pies. We also have a large selection of […]...

Thursday, November 26 at 10:00 am. Bear Says Thanks, by Karma Wilson. SCSU Library Science major Josh reads this sweet story about sharing and friendship–and gratitude. A perfect way to start Thanksgiving – our friends may not be able to be with us, but their friendship crosses […]...

  November is almost over, which means there are only 2 more days to shop our display case! Local artisan Gloria Nilsson has filled the case with an assortment of lovely items.  Book your browsing appointment now – just call the library and reserve your time:  860-663-2000 Browsing […]...

Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 5, 8:30 am – 3:00 pm. The Killingworth Historical Society’s Christmas Craft Fair will return to Parmelee Farm in December and our display case is filled with a small sample of the wonderful crafts that will be available! This year due to […]...

We include books and DVDs for children in our little free library! we have placed a cart of materials selected from our book sale area next to our library book drop. These are being made available at no cost to our patrons during the Covid-19 pandemic. PLEASE […]...

Mo Willems⁠—a bestselling author and illustrator⁠—has announced that he will be teaching drawing every weekday on YouTube to kids who are now at home. Mo will be having sessions called Lunch Doodles where he will occupy the little ones by doodling together with them.  Each session is about […]...

Have them gather ’round to enjoy the children’s classic, Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You  See? read by our own children’s librarian, Mrs. Byrne! Just click on the following link:   https://www.facebook.com/killingworthlibrary/videos/1721017434589099/   We will have more soon!...

Please check the library’s website for our next session – hopefully in April! 4th and 5th graders are invited to join us Killingworth Library as we discuss Wings of Fire:  The Dragonet Prophecy. Another great choice made by our Readers and Eaters themselves, it’s sure to be […]...

Saturday storytimes will resume when the library re-opens!    ...

Saturday mornings during December  in the Children’s Room. Join us as we build an assortment of wintry crafts!...

Please note: this program is being postponed, and will not be held on 11/2. Check back here and on Facebook for further updates! Saturday, November 2,  3:00 – 4:00 pm at the library. Join U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor’s “ambassador” and personal friend, Maureen Massa, as […]...

Registration is required for Love2Sign and ABC Amigos. Space is limited and priority will be given to Killingworth residents. Please sign up in person or by phone: 860-663-2000. Love2Sign: Sign language class for children ages 6 months through 6 years. Presented by Jaye Carlson. Thursday mornings from […]...