Children

Join us for fabulous tales and fun crafts! Killingworth library will be doing a series of Saturday storytimes! The first storytime will take place on September 18. Please register online to reserve your spot! These programs are suggested for ages 2-5. PLEASE NOTE: Storytime will be held […]...

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 […]...

Tweens ages 9-12 are invited to join us as we discuss the graphic novels New Kid by Jerry Craft and El Deafo by Cece Bell (from our postponed July discussion). This discussion will be led by library volunteer Nikki Ritchie, extra copies of each title will be […]...

The library’s summer chalk art contest is still ongoing, and the library will provide the chalk, so stop by and show your creativity!  A random drawing for the winner will be held on August 27....

8/12/21 at 10:00 am.  We’ve put a twist on our popular paper plane contest. This time, you get to fold and fly your very own dragon! Prizes and fun! Suggested ages 6-12+. PLEASE NOTE: All of our summer programs will be held outside on the library’s grounds. […]...

Under the tent! An event so awesome that we’ve scheduled it for 2 days! We will bring a “sweet” childhood favorite to life as we play our own version of Candyland, complete with prizes and (of course) candy. Each child will receive a free new book thanks […]...

Come Meet an Opossum! Our Tails and Tales Summer Reading events continue with a visit from Ferncroft Wildlife Rescue. Learn all about our backyard friend the opossum, and get to see one live and “in person”! Suitable for the whole family. Please register online or by calling […]...

Come listen, learn and move to the music as special guest Margie sings about animals with our “Tales and Tails” themed singalong! Suggested ages 2- 5....

Saturday, June 26 at 11:00 am.  Join us as we kick off summer reading with this family friendly presentation by Killingworth’s own A Place Called Hope! Learn about Connecticut raptors and see live birds up close. You never know whooo you might meet! The first 15 children […]...

We have returned to live storytimes outdoors! Come meet our newest intern Hana, a junior at Connecticut College, as she reads “Is Your Mama a Llama?” Visit us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/killingworthlibrary If you missed our other story times they are still available for viewing.  To find […]...

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 […]...