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Take the Library to Your Child Reading Celebration
January 9 – February 12, 2021. No longer a single day! “Take The Library To Your Child” is a month-long reading celebration that will include prize drawings for children who check out books, a “pop-up” trivia quiz for the adults in their lives, and recommendations from our […]...
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01/16/21 Saturday Storytime:
Penguin Problems by Jory John. Join our SCSU Library Science major Josh as he reads this adorable story about a penguin with . . . problems! If you missed our other story times they are still available for viewing. To find us, just type in “Killingworth Library” […]...
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Looking to Start the New Year with A New Appetizer or Dessert Recipe?
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 […]...
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A Special Thanksgiving StoryTime: Bear Says Thanks
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 […]...
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Leaving soon! A Chance for Socially Distant Holiday Shopping
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 […]...
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A Sneak Peek . . .
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 […]...
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Browse Our “Little Free Library” While Returning Your Books/DVDs
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 […]...
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Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems! Everyday at 1 PM
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 […]...
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Are your little ones missing the library? Watch Mrs. Byrne read a classic!
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!...
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Readers & Eaters for March has been Cancelled
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 […]...
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Super Saturday Storytimes – Cancelled for the remainder of March
Saturday storytimes will resume when the library re-opens! ...
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Come Build Something at the Library – Make it and Take It Leaves Soon!
Saturday mornings during December in the Children’s Room. Join us as we build an assortment of wintry crafts!...
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Just Ask! (program postponed)
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 […]...
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Sign up for Fall Children’s Programs Starts September 3
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 […]...
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September is Library Card Sign Up Month!
But why wait? With school starting and our new library system becoming available on September 3, why not stop by before the rush?...
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