Ledyard Public Library
May 2025
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Bill Library
718 Colonel Ledyard Highway
Ledyard, CT 06339
860-464-9912
Hours: Mon. – Wed. 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Fri. – Sat. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sun. 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Thurs. Closed
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Gales Ferry Library
18 Hurlbutt Road
Gales Ferry, CT 06335
860-464-6943
Hours: Mon. – Tues. 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Wed. – Thurs. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sat. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Fri. & Sun. Closed
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Update to Library Hours
Gales Ferry Library will close early at 1:00 p.m. for a
Staff Development Day on Thursday, May 22.
Bill Library will be closed on Sunday, May 25, for Memorial Day.
Both library buildings will be closed on Monday, May 26, for Memorial Day.
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A note from the Director,
Ambrosia Lavallee
My name is Ambrosia Lavallee, and I am honored to introduce myself as the new Director of the Ledyard Libraries. From my first day, I have been deeply impressed by the welcoming atmosphere and strong sense of community that define Ledyard. It is clear that the library staff are not only committed to providing excellent services, but also to fostering meaningful connections with patrons—an environment that aligns closely with my own professional values. My career in libraries has been shaped by a passion for community engagement and lifelong learning. I bring a broad range of experience, most recently serving as Director of the Langworthy Library in Hope Valley, Rhode Island. A native of Rhode Island, I began my library career as a teen page at the Westerly Library and later earned a Master’s in Library and Information Studies from the University of Rhode Island, following a bachelor’s degree in Art. Throughout my career, I have found that the most rewarding aspect of library work lies in the stories and experiences of the people we serve. Outside of the library, I enjoy spending time with my two children and our Jack Russell, Oscar. Whether we are exploring local trails, enjoying a movie night, or engaging in a backyard adventure, family time remains a cherished part of my life. I look forward to connecting with many of you in the weeks and months ahead, and I encourage you to stop by and say hello.
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Preschool Storytime
Thursday, May 1, 8, 15
10:30 a.m.
Gales Ferry Community Center
Baby Storytime
Monday, May 5, 12
9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Gales Ferry Library
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Giggles and Wiggles
Wednesday, May 7, 14
10:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Bill Library
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Sewing Club
Monday, May 5
6:00 p.m.
Bill Library
Cookbook Club
Tuesday, May 6
12:30 p.m.
Gales Ferry Community Center
Meet Your Monger: A Guided Tasting of New England Cheeses w/ Cheesemonger Kate R *Registration Full, Join Waiting List
Wednesday, May 14
2:30 p.m.
Gales Ferry Library
Fraud Prevention presented by Dime Bank R
Wednesday, May 7
5:30 p.m.
Bill Library
Ledyard Library Book Chat
Thursday, May 8
2:00 p.m.
Gales Ferry Library
Navigating Healthcare with Randi Oster R
Monday, May 12
5:30 p.m.
Bill Library
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Learn to Crochet for Adults R
Wednesday, May 14
2:30 p.m.
Gales Ferry Library
ProCRAFTinators
Monday, May 19
5:30 p.m.
Gales Ferry Library
Drop In Genealogy Club
Wednesday, May 21
1:30 p.m.
Bill Library and Online (Zoom)
"Talking Service" Book Club
Friday, May 23
11:30 a.m.
Bill Library
Dungeons & Dragons (With Drue!) R
Saturday, May 24
10:30 a.m.
Gales Ferry Library
Senior Book Discussion
Wednesday, May 28
10:00 a.m.
Ledyard Senior Center
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Nintendo Switch Games
Did you know that we have Nintendo Switch Games available to check out from our toy library? There are four games at the Bill Library and four at the Gales Ferry Library, plus a Sports and Accessories bundle. Browse our collection today and try your hand at these fun titles!
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Click on the above selections to place a hold online,
or call us and we can place the hold for you.
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Have you checked out our new seeds? "Thanks to a generous donation from the Wild Ones, a national nonprofit dedicated to promoting native landscaping and education, we have a selection of seeds that are local to Connecticut, with flowers from New England Aster to Blue Vervain. If you haven’t visited our seed library at either building, there’s plenty to pick from still! As always, thank you to our amazing volunteers, especially with the packing and labeling of the Wild Ones Seeds.
Have your seeds started sprouting? Send us pictures! We’d love to see the progress of your garden. You can email the pictures to Lyndsey or Matt at lrobinson@ledyardlibrary.org or mnovosad@ledyardlibrary.org.
Happy Growing Ledyard!
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Our next meeting is Thursday, July 10, 2025 at Gales Ferry Library. The Executive meeting begins at 6:00 p.m.; the general meeting begins at 7:15 p.m. All are welcome at both meetings.
Special library days: May is GET CAUGHT READING month! If you are reading in the library, staff will give you a sticker! All ages, while supplies last.
Remember to visit the ongoing book sales at both libraries - in the meeting room at Bill Library, and the Book Cellar at Gales Ferry Library, each of which are open during normal library hours. All sales go towards support of the library.
FOLLpresident@gmail.com
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The Friends of the Ledyard Library is a community membership organization that supports the Ledyard Public Library. The Friends use funds raised through sales, special events, and membership dues to support library programs for all ages. These funds are also used to purchase equipment, museum passes, and other items that benefit all library patrons at both Bill Library and Gales Ferry Library. As a membership perk, you will also enjoy early access to the popular annual Bill Library book sale!
We would love to have you join or rejoin us! Complete the form here and return it with your annual membership dues. You can submit these dues:
Via mail to:
Friends of the Ledyard Library
718 Colonel Ledyard Hwy
Ledyard, CT 06339
Checks are payable to “Friends of the Ledyard Library”
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Janice W. Bell
Historical Research Room
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Janice W. Bell Historical Research Room – Ledyard Historical Society
Open archive on Mondays 9:00 – 5:00 and by appointment
(Closed on major holidays)
Email us with your questions about Ledyard and Gales Ferry history or local families. Donations or loans for digitizing are always welcome.
Appointments to visit the archive or to make a donation may be made by emailing Andrea Buka at research@ledyardhistory.org.
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Plant Sale
Ledyard Garden Club
Saturday, May 17
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Lower Town Green
740 Colonel Ledyard Highway, Ledyard, CT 06339
Members of the Ledyard Garden Club are always busy, whether it’s planting daffodils with the Ledyard Beautification Committee, creating unique planter displays at the Ledyard Gales Ferry Library, helping out with our fabulous Seed Library, designing amazing seasonal wreaths for the town buildings or bringing the Bill Library Rain Garden back to life each spring! Its members are always ready to bring color and joy to Ledyard Library and our town! This time of year, their focus turns to preparation for their upcoming Plant Sale, to be held on Saturday, May 17 from 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. on the Lower Town Green. To help promote their Plant Sale, they’ve created an amazing display of miniature buildings and gardens from around town, including the Bill Library and the Nathan Lester House. Stop by Ledyard Bill Library and take a look at our display case, housing these intricate and beautiful miniatures, celebrating our town and the Ledyard Garden Club!
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