Update to Library Hours

We will be closed on Sunday, March 31 for Easter.

Welcome aboard, Jadzia Childs!

Jadzia's library career began in her hometown library in Colorado. Throughout her working life, she has served the public in bookstores, coffee shops, bouldering gyms, and, most importantly, more libraries! She loves reading, writing, and crocheting. Jadzia recently moved to Connecticut from Charleston, South Carolina and is re-learning how to drive in the snow.

Women's History Month

Be inspired to read something new today. Check out our displays at both library buildings and also our downloadable materials available through Libby, Hoopla, and more.

Welcoming Library

March 21 – May 23

Bill Library and Gales Ferry Library



We will once again be housing the Welcoming Library in our Children's Departments at Bill and Gales Ferry Library! It is a positive pop-up conversation about immigration, and the acclaimed collection of picture books features New Arrival and New American families reflecting these themes. Readers and listeners of ALL AGES will have a chance to "meet" these families on the page while exploring the commonalities shared by all cultures. Further exploration is available using the I'm Your Neighbor discussion questions, which makes this collection great for classroom use or reading one-on-one. Be sure to visit the library to view this wonderful collection of books.

Thank you to the following donors for their generous contributions

Joan D. Hauptfeld bequest

Gladys T. Torres

Mary Jane Duback

Bill Johnson

You are supporting library excellence for the residents of Ledyard and Gales Ferry and are helping us carry out our mission. We are very grateful!

Congratulations to Edison who is well on his way to reading 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten!

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten provides an innovative yet fun approach to establishing strong early literacy skills. Parents and caregivers can sign up for this free program at the Ledyard Public Library and keep track of the books they read with their children. This program helps instill the confidence necessary so our youth can become strong readers and be successful in school and life.

Teen Trivia: Jurassic Park R

Saturday, March 16

2:00 p.m.

Bill Library

Teen Advisory Board

Wednesday, March 20

4:00 p.m.

Bill Library

Sewing Basics for Teens R

Saturday, March 23

1:00 p.m.

Bill Library

Astronomy For Everyone: The Eclipse R

Saturday, March 30

1:00 p.m.

Bill Library

Tax Forms are available



Ledyard Library now has the Federal 1040 and 1040-SR tax forms available to pick up for free. The accompanying instruction booklet for these forms are also available.

If you require a different Federal form or a State form, our staff can assist you with printing for the standard printing fee of 10 cents per page.

Beth

The League of Extraordinary Women series by Evie Dunmore

Erica

Bride by Ali Hazelwood

Jen

Magnolia Journal magazine

Laura

Night Shift by Robin Cook

Click on the above selections to place a hold online,

or call us and we can place the hold for you.

Next meeting: Thursday, April 11 at 7:15 p.m. at Bill Library. All are welcome to attend. We will be holding elections for a Secretary, Vice President, and Member at Large. We hold four meetings a year and have a 3-4 fundraisers a year. Please reach out with your questions.

Special library day: March 20 is World Storytelling Day

Ongoing book sales: Remember to visit the sales at both library buildings - in the meeting room at Bill Library, and the Book Cellar at Gales Ferry Library, open during normal library hours. All sales go toward support of the library.

What we need: Volunteers! Please consider joining the board.

Sarah Desormier, President

860 464-9538

FOLLPresident@gmail.com

The archive is open Mondays from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. or by appointment.

Our new website is live! Visit us at ledyardhistory.org. We are working on a ‘Shop’ page where you can purchase our local history books and maps, update your membership, or make a donation. In the meantime, purchases may be made anytime at both library buildings.



Email us your questions about Ledyard and Gales Ferry history or local families. Donations or loans for digitizing are welcome. Appointments to visit the archive or to make a donation may be arranged by emailing Andrea Buka at research@ledyardhistory.org.