Ledyard Public Library

November 2023

Bill Library

718 Colonel Ledyard Highway

Ledyard, CT 06339

860-464-9912

Hours: Mon. – Wed. 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Thurs. Closed

Fri. – Sat. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Sun. 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

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

Just a reminder: Bill Library is open on Sundays from 1:00-5:00 p.m.

We will be closed on Friday, November 10 and Saturday, November 11 in observance of Veterans' Day.

We will close at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 22 and remain closed on Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24 in observance of Thanksgiving.

National Native American Heritage Month

We reflect and pay tribute to the rich ancestry and traditions of Native Americans.

We recommend the 2021 Caldecott Medal-winning book Michaela Goade illustrated, We Are Water Protectors, written by Carole Lindstrom. Inspired by the many Indigenous-led movements across North America, We Are Water Protectors issues an urgent rallying cry to safeguard the Earth’s water from harm and corruption.

Expanded Board Book Collection

We are pleased to offer an enhanced, sensory-friendly board book selection in the Children's department at both library buildings. Gales Ferry Library has a newly acquired shelving unit to house all the board books. These purchases were made possible with the American Library Association Libraries Transforming Communities Grant.

Giving Tree: Give a Child a Book

Donate by December 6

It's that time of year! In partnership with Ledyard Social Services, we are sponsoring a Holiday Giving Tree for the children and teens of Ledyard and Gales Ferry. Gift tags hang on trees at Bill Library and Gales Ferry Library. You may purchase a book for a child OR the library will choose and buy a book with a $14.00 donation. The books will be given out at the annual toy drive that benefits local families in need.

Please return an UNWRAPPED book and tag by Wednesday, December 6.

Children

Click here to see more information about each program. Click on the R to register.

Baby Storytime

Mondays at 9:30 a.m.

November 13 R, 27 R

Gales Ferry Library

Mondays at 11:00 a.m.

November 13 R, 27 R

Gales Ferry Library

Giggles and Wiggles: Toddler Storytime

Wednesdays, November 1, 8, 15, 29

10:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Bill Library

Preschool Storytime

Thursdays, November 2, 9, 16, 30

10:30 a.m.

Gales Ferry Community Center

We Make Music R

Saturday, December 2

9:45 a.m.

Bill Library

Chess for Kids R

Monday, November 6

4:00 p.m.

Bill Library

Star Wars Trivia R

Tuesday, November 7

2:00 p.m.

Bill Library

Engineering Workshop with SWE-NESS R

Saturday, November 18

10:30 a.m.

Gales Ferry Community Center

Celebrating Community: National Native American Heritage Month R

Monday, November 20

4:00 p.m.

Bill Library

Lego Club R

Tuesday, November 21

4:00 p.m.

Gales Ferry Community Center

Graphic Novel Book Club R

Monday, November 27

4:00 p.m.

Bill Library

Teen

Click here to see more information about each program. Click on the R to register.

LitLoot! Fall Box Pick Up

Wednesday, November 1

All Day

Sweets and Treats Cooking Class: Desserts R

Saturday, November 4

2:00 p.m.

Ledyard Congregational Church

Adult

Click here to see more information about each program. Click on the R to register.

Cookbook Club

Tuesday, November 7

12:30 p.m.

Gales Ferry Library

Tech Day at Gales Ferry R

Thursday, November 9

9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Bill Library

Tech Day at Bill R

Monday, November 13

5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Bill Library

Adult Board Game R

Saturday, November 18

2:00 p.m.

Bill Library

Drop-in Genealogy

Wednesday, November 22

1:30 p.m.

Bill Library/Zoom

Senior Book Discussion

Wednesday, November 29

10:30 a.m.

Ledyard Senior Center

Did You Know?

Ledyard Public Library does not charge late fines! Just kindly return the items, and we will gladly check them in.

You can return checked-out items to any library in Connecticut. All Connecticut libraries use a statewide delivery system that ensures items are safely returned to their home library.

Staff Recommendations

Beth

The Woman with the Cure by Lynn Cullen

Erica

The Pie Academy: Master the Perfect Crust and 255 Amazing Fillings by Ken Haedrich

Book Club: The Next Chapter

Erin

Stickler Loves the World by Jane Smith

Heather

Bowls: Vibrant Recipes with Endless Possibilities by America's Test Kitchen

Laura

The Messy Lives of Book People by Phaedra Patrick

Stephanie

Project UnLonely by Jeremy Nobel, MD, MPH

Click on the above selections to place a hold online,

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

Seed Library News

Thank you to all those involved in supporting the Ledyard Seed Library in its fifth year! Seed donations were received from 5 local businesses, 8 commercial vendors, 7 patrons, and 2 noncommercial groups. We had 32 volunteers who helped sort, clean, package, count, and maintain our seed inventory. Support in other ways included donations for speakers’ fees, supplies, educational brochures, and tech support. Thousands of seed packets were selected by 600+ patrons at both Bill and Gales Ferry. Seeds were also offered at the Town Hall, Ledyard Senior Center/Parks & Recreation, and our local Food Pantry, as well as other seed libraries and community gardens. We appreciate our patrons and community groups who have sent in photos of their gardens and produce, attended our multiple programs, and enthusiastically supported our Seed Library!

Click here to see the complete list of volunteers and contributors.

See you next year!

Friends of the Ledyard Library

Special library days: November is Picture Book Month! Please stop in for a free picture book from the Gales Ferry Book Cellar or the Bill ongoing book sale and choose one picture book.

Membership: We have a new online form to become a Friends member! You can complete the form and pay here. Try it out! Renewal forms will be sent out soon.

Snowflake Festival: Preparations are underway for our event on Saturday, November 18 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. We are looking for volunteers for setup (11/17 or 11/18) and cleanup (11/18), cashiers (11/18), and helpers to finalize the silent auction and notify the winners (11/18). Please contact Sarah if you can help: 860-464-9538 or FollPresident@gmail.com.

Baskets are out at both library buildings with the majority being at Bill Library. Take some time to look through them and make your bids. Silent Auction items include 86 baskets plus gift cards to area businesses such as haircuts, zip lining, restaurants, oil changes, retail stores, escape rooms, bookstores, groceries, and area attractions. There’s something for everyone and lots of gift-giving potential for the holidays. Silent Auction bidding is ongoing at both buildings until November 18 at 3:00 p.m. Bid early and often! After winners are notified, baskets should be paid for and picked up before December 3. All proceeds benefit the Ledyard Library and its patrons.

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

Sarah Desormier, President

860-464-9538

FOLLPresident@gmail.com (new email)

KEY DATES

Ongoing – Silent Auction at both Bill and Gales Ferry

November 18 – Snowflake Festival (book, craft, bake sale, last day for Silent Auction) at Bill Library from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

January 11 – next meeting at Bill Library at 7:15 p.m.

NEEDED

Dum-Dum lollipops for the Children’s room (ongoing donation)