Starting October 1st through October 31st, patrons of all ages are welcome to submit an original spooky story for our 1st annual CT library wide writing contest!
The children’s, teens and adult department will review all submissions within their age category and award a winner. The winner will earn a prize and their story will be published in the First Spooky CT Volume!
Join author Catherine Con Morse at the Guilford Free Library for a writing workshop in honor of the Spooky Connecticut Writing Contest. Catherine will be sharing tips, tricks, and guidance on how to write a creative story.
Enjoy a program of jazz interpretations of well-known songs by Henry Mancini – best known for iconic themes like The Pink Panther and Peter Gunn.
From childhood to adulthood, Charles “Chuck” Krantz experiences the wonder of love, the heartbreak of loss, and the multitudes contained in all of us.
(2025) 110 minutes, R. Drama, SciFi, Fantasy. Showing at 6 p.m. on Monday, October 27th in the Library’s Meeting Room.
Dr. Florencia Montagnini will discuss why she is working with the Yale School of the Environment to promote agroforestry systems—farming approaches that incorporate trees into agricultural landscapes.
Join Julia Strayer and Liz Maccarone for an in-person three-part series designed specifically for women, focused on securing your financial future and navigating your personal financial journey. This engaging discussion group offers a supportive space to learn, ask questions, and connect with other women.
Crochet Club for Adults. Every Wednesday at 4:00 pm in the Historical Room. All are welcome! Beginners, experts & everyone in between!
“You can’t pour from an empty cup” – A common quote that illustrates an all-too-common problem amongst caregivers who experience compassion fatigue and reach burnout from the highly demanding responsibilities […]
Join Glenn Falk for a discussion about Baldwin’s less well-known role in perpetuating the institution of slavery.
Need help with your phone, tablet, or other tech device? Stop by our drop-in tech support session where our intern, Dulcey, will assistant you with resolving your tech issues!
Free and open to all. No registration is required.
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Join us for a fun and informal conversation about new books at the Library, taking place the first Tuesday of every month from 11am to noon. Librarians will give you the inside scoop about which books are flying off the shelves as well as hot new titles scheduled for release. Group members can share what they are reading and get tips on what to read next.
This program will be held in a hybrid format; in person at the Library, and virtually on Zoom. Please register if you would like to attend the program virtually and a Zoom link will be emailed to you.
Discover Italian with a course designed for beginners! This 5 week series combines essential grammar, practical language skills, and a taste of Italian culture. Through a mix of listening, reading, and writing activities, students will gain confidence in speaking Italian. With personalized handouts, interactive presentations, and a variety of resources—including videos, music, and games—learning is both effective and fun.
Learn to speak Italian for adults: Intermediate Level with Fabiana Papaleoni.
The Moses Gunn Play Company in partnership with Greenheart Productions presents a staged reading of “17 Minutes” by acclaimed playwright Scott Organ.
With the Allies poised to retake Paris from the Germans, Col. Franz Von Waldheim conspires to sneak out by train all of the art masterpieces looted by the German army. But museum curator Mademoiselle Villard alerts the French Resistance, and soon railway inspector Paul Labiche is pressed into service. He reroutes the train, and cleverly deceives Von Waldheim by renaming each train station along the way.
(2025) 133 minutes, unrated. Action, Mystery & Thriller, War. Showing at 6 p.m. on Monday, November 10th in the Library’s Meeting Room.
Join Julia Strayer and Liz Maccarone for a monthly talk about how to care for your financial future in a virtual forum designed just for women. This monthly discussion group, which is a collaboration between several libraries, offers an opportunity to learn more in a comfortable setting with other women. Participants’ questions are encouraged.
The first feature film co-directed by Iranian and Israeli filmmakers Guy Nattiv and Zar Amir, TATAMI follows Leila, an Iranian judo athlete who is put in political danger when her government tells her to fake an injury and withdraw from the world championships rather than face an Israeli rival in the final. Leila finds herself facing a life-or-death decision that could put the lives of her, her coach — an ex-competitor herself — and her family in danger. In a fight for freedom and dignity, what is she willing to give up?
(2025) 105 minutes, unrated. Mystery & Thriller, Sports. Showing at 6 p.m. on Monday, November 17th in the Library’s Meeting Room.
Join Wesleyan University Professor of Music Roger Grant for a talk on the Metropolitan Opera’s production of Richard Strauss’s “Arabella,” which will broadcast live in theaters on Saturday, November 22.
Join Julia Strayer and Liz Maccarone for a monthly talk about how to care for your financial future in a virtual forum designed just for women. This monthly discussion group, which is a collaboration between several libraries, offers an opportunity to learn more in a comfortable setting with other women. Participants’ questions are encouraged.
| Sunday | 1pm-4pm | |
| Monday | 9am-8pm | |
| Tuesday | 9am-8pm | |
| Wednesday | 9am-8pm | |
| Thursday | 9am-8pm | |
| Friday | 9am-6pm | |
| Saturday | 9am-5pm |