The Library will be CLOSED:
Mon., Sept. 4

Sunday Hours Begin:
Sun., Sept. 10, 1-5 PM


Spice Club

Pick Up: FRI., SEPT. 1
Meet Up: THURS., SEPT. 28, 6 PM

Pick up a kit that includes the featured spice, available while supplies last. Experiment in the kitchen and bring dish that includes the spice to our Meet & Eat.

GPL Book Group

TUES., SEPT. 12, 6:30 PM

The Library will host a discussion of What the Eyes Don't See by Mona Hanna-Attisha. Laurie Wolfley, Professor of English at UConn Avery Point, will lead the event. Copies are available at the Library.

One Book One Region Author Visit

WED., SEPT. 20, 7 PM
AT CONNECTICUT COLLEGE

Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha will visit the Palmer Auditorium to discuss her book and related themes with Julia Flagg, Assistant Professor of Sociology and Environmental Studies.

Construction Alert

Please be advised that the Library is undergoing building upgrades with construction to continue through September. Some meeting rooms will be closed and noise levels may be higher than usual during this time. We apologize for any inconvenience.

REMINDER: The Library is not taking any book donations at this time due to planned renovations. Thank you for understanding!


Let's Cook Dinner!
THURS., SEPT. 21, 5:30 PM

September’s Recipe: Corn Chowder

Join us for a new monthly cooking series led by food aficionado, Dana Parfitt. Each demonstration will walk you through recipes and include a tasting. Funded by the Circle of Friends.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Tri Town Trail Hike
SAT., SEPT. 23, 9:30 AM-12 PM

Join us for a guided hike on Phase 1 of the Tri Town Trail at the Preston-Ledyard line. The hike is 3.5 miles of easy to moderate terrain and includes the Spicer homestead ruins. Ages 14+

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Continuing the Conversation: Water Quality
THURS., SEPT. 28, 7 PM

AT THRIVE 55+ CENTER

Kevin Booker Jr. will moderate this panel discussion focusing on the themes of this year’s One Book One Region selection.

Passport Awareness Month

Most people apply for their passport too late. Why wait? Submit an application in the fall and winter to take advantage of faster processing—even if you don’t have a trip planned yet. For adults renewing their passport, the process can be done by mail. Check your passport’s expiration date as many countries require a minimum of six months of validity. Visit travel.state.gov for more information about obtaining a U.S. passport.


ADULT EVENTS

How to Steal a Masterpiece (VIRTUAL)
TUES., SEPT. 19, 7 PM

Enter the underworld of stolen art as we examine the little known stories of some of history’s greatest art heists. Presented by Mallory Mortillaro on Zoom.

Hosted by the Waterford Public Library and funded by the Circle of Friends.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Fiber Arts Group
TUES., SEPT. 5, 6 PM

Bring a project to work on and join us for a relaxing and creative evening. All levels are welcome!

Morning Matinee
TUES., SEPT. 19, 9:30 AM

Book Club: The Next Chapter

Join us for a movie, freshly-popped popcorn, and ice-cold lemonade.

Not Your Mother’s Book Group

WED., SEPT. 27, 6:30 PM

Theme: "Broaden Your Mind"

Meet up with other Millennials and Gen Z-ers (ages 21-40) to socialize, play games, and talk about books! Students are back in school, so we are challenging our members to get out of their comfort zones and try a genre, skill, or series that is new for them.

Circle of Friends

Bumpers & Books Planning Meeting
WED., SEPT. 13, 4 PM

Would you like to help plan the Library’s 8th Annual Bumpers & Books event? The Junior Friends need your input to help make this year's event bigger and better than ever before. Attendees of all ages are welcome to attend.

COF Annual Meeting
SAT., SEPT. 16, 9:30 AM

Circle of Friends members will elect a Board of Directors and its officers, receive various reports, and enact other business. Light refreshments will be served.

Diaper Drive: Sept. 18-30

The Circle of Friends are collecting diapers in coordination with National Diaper Need Awareness Week. Drop off donations of any size diapers; new and opened packages welcome.

Circle of Friends’ Swag Sale

TUES., SEPT. 26, 9AM-5 PM

Shop a wide selection of greeting cards, tote bags, water bottles, car magnets, key chains, and other Library logo merchandise. Grab these items before they're gone!

Upcoming Author Talks

Register for these events as well as view past author talks at libraryc.org/grotonlibrary.

TEEN EVENTS


Teen Social Hour
THURS., SEPT. 28, 4 PM

Let's get ready for TeenTober by decorating the teen area with the help of special guests Officer Heather and service dog Chase of the Town of Groton Police Department!

Teen Make & Take
MON., SEPT. 11, 3:30-9 PM

Pick up a bag of supplies to complete the mystery craft, available while supplies last.

Teen Crafternoon

TUES., SEPT. 12, 4 PM
CRAFT: CANDY SUSHI

Use various snacks and candies to design and create your own candy sushi, available while supplies last

Teen Art
THURS., SEPT. 14, 4 PM

Using a seashell as your canvas create a work of art! All supplies will be provided.


Teen Crafternoon
TUES., SEPT. 19, 4 PM

CRAFT: WIND CHIMES

Design and create your own wind chimes, available while supplies last


Teen Art
SAT., SEPT. 23, 11 AM

Create your very own painting with just one catch: no brush! We will provide mystery items to decorate your canvas. All supplies will be provided.


Fairy Tale Engineering
TUES., SEPT. 26, 2 PM

Your challenge: Build a tower strong enough to hold Rapunzel's braid. Bring your imagination! All supplies will be provided. For school-aged children and teens, ages 5-18.

CHILDREN'S & FAMILY EVENTS

Preschool Story Art
THURS., SEPT. 14 & 28, 10 AM

Preschoolers ages 3-5 will listen to a story, then create artwork inspired by that story. Space is limited to 20 families; Register by phone or online starting at 12 p.m. one week prior to class. Funded by CT Humanities.


airy Tale Engineering
TUES., SEPT. 26, 2 PM

Your challenge: Build a tower strong enough to hold Rapunzel's braid. Bring your imagination! All supplies will be provided. For school-aged children and teens, ages 5-18.

Evening Grab & Go
MON., SEPT. 11

Follow the enclosed directions for a special surprise! Ages 6+. Limit one bag per family, available while supplies last. Generously funded by CT Humanities.

Babies & Books
TUES., SEPT. 12, 19 & 26, 10 AM

Storytime for ages birth-2.

Register by phone or online starting at 12 p.m. one week prior to the class.


Outdoor Storytime
WED., SEPT. 13, 10 AM

Storytime for all! Children and a caregiver are welcome to join us for stories, fingerplays, bounces, and more. This program will take place outside, weather permitting. Please bring a blanket or chair to sit on.

Family Film & Fundraiser
SAT., JULY 15, 2:30 PM

The Junior Friends will present a showing of a family-friendly film. Refreshments will be for sale with proceeds to benefit the Library.

Little Explorers
WED., SEPT. 20, 10 AM

Explore art, science, and sensory materials at our learning tables in this child-focused program. For ages 2+. Children must be supervised by a caregiver at all times.

Sing & Stomp
WED., SEPT. 27, 10 AM

Join us for an active, music-enriched program open to all! Sing & Stomp is a noisy half hour of songs, dance, and finger plays.

Pressed for Time?

Request a children's book bundle and have up to 10 books picked out for you! Participants must have an active library card; call or reserve online.

Also, look in the bins in our Children’s room for premade, themed book bags, from dinosaurs to superheroes!