Getting in is one thing. Paying for it is another. Join college success coach Sandra Okonofua for a practical session on how families can plan for both.
Free and open to all high school students and their families. Registration is required.
Are you feeling rushed and overwhelmed? Join Clare Robert, Certified Alexander Technique Teacher, for this introductory class on the Alexander Technique and learn how to pause, rest, breathe, and move through life with greater ease.
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. Registration is not required.
Friends of the Guilford Library 45th Annual Fall Book and Bake Sale
Friday, September 25, 9am to 6pm; Saturday, September 26, 9am to 5pm, and Sunday, September 27, 11am to 3pm, at the Guilford Library
Friends of the Guilford Library 45th Annual Fall Book and Bake Sale
Saturday, September 26, 9am to 5pm, and Sunday, September 27, 11am to 3pm, at the Guilford Library
Friends of the Guilford Library 45th Annual Fall Book and Bake Sale
Sunday, September 27, 11am to 3pm, at the Guilford Library
Join Steve Cudgma, Janet Woxland, and Molly Standley from Shoreline Eldercare Alliance for a discussion on medicare and how it works with skilled nursing and homecare.
Make paper beads with old books, magazines, and other paper, then we’ll string the beads into a trendy bracelet.
Come one, come all to our all-ages board game night! We will feature popular board games to play such as Catan, Jenga, Connect 4, The Game of Life, Sorry!, Wingspan, Ticket to Ride, Disney Villianous, and lots more.
This program is drop-in–all are welcome, no need to register, but children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Presenter Harvey Heyman discusses how Rock ‘n’ Roll evolved highlighted by video clips of some of the iconic performances of the ’50’s and ’60’s.
Join Wesleyan University Professor of Music Roger Grant for a talk on the Metropolitan Opera’s production of Mozart’s Così fan tutte, which will be broadcast live in theaters on Saturday, October 3.
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.
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.
Explore the remarkable works of Irish literature with Dr. Lee Jacobus, Professor Emeritus at the University of Connecticut, renowned scholar of Joyce, Milton, and Shakespeare, and author of “The World of Ideas” series.
This 5-week course is designed for students who have completed a beginner course and can handle basic everyday situations, such as introductions or ordering in a restaurant. It builds on knowledge of nouns, articles, and regular verbs in the present and past tenses. Through guided practice, the instructor gradually shifts to speaking mostly in Italian, using authentic materials like texts, news, interviews, and videos to strengthen conversation skills, expand vocabulary, and build confidence.
This 5-week course is designed for students who want to enhance their fluency in Italian and develop stronger reading and listening skills. The instructor will speak mainly in Italian, and activities will focus on conversation across a range of topics, including daily life and cultural themes. Students will also work on reading (literary excerpts and newspapers), listening (interviews, conversations, and film clips in Italian), and writing (letters and short stories).
Join Bernard Shea, Outreach and Recruitment Specialist, for CT STATE Community College, and learn how a community college might ease your student’s college search burden.
Free and open to all high school students and their families. Registration is required.
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. This program is free and open to all.
Danny Carter, a career educator, has helped dozens of local families with applicants better understand today’s admissions process. Like every other institution and business model, college admissions departments are rapidly integrating AI into their processes. Danny will walk us through what that shift looks like in practice — and what these adaptations mean for students preparing to apply in coming years.
Free and open to all high school students and their families. Registration is required.
Join Alan Mann for an engaging pre-broadcast talk on the Metropolitan Opera’s production of Macbeth, which will be broadcast live in theaters on Saturday, October 17 at 1:00 PM.
Treasures of American Art presented by Marcie F. Slepian, Ph.D. This program will present a selection of lovely works from 75 galleries ranging from colonial times to the 20th century.
It’s spooky season! Dress up your door with an adorable 14 inch ghost wreath, complete with twinkle lights!
Join Bert Sirkin on an engaging storytelling journey through Iceland, one of the world’s most extraordinary countries.
One Saturday each month, come to the library to learn about local & global animals & plants and meet wildlife/animals. Our Loeb’s Weekend Wildlife series aims to broaden understanding of […]
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. This program is free and open to all.
Explore the remarkable works of Irish literature with Dr. Lee Jacobus, Professor Emeritus at the University of Connecticut, renowned scholar of Joyce, Milton, and Shakespeare, and author of “The World of Ideas” series.
Join the Guilford Poets Guild on Sunday, November 22, from 1:00–2:30 PM as we gather to remember and celebrate the poetry and life of Gordy Whiteman, lovingly known as the Bard of Guilford.
Join Dr. Robert F. Waters for an engaging pre-broadcast talk on the Metropolitan Opera’s production of Samson et Dalila, which will be broadcast live in theaters on Saturday, December 5 at 12:00 PM.
Explore the remarkable works of Irish literature with Dr. Lee Jacobus, Professor Emeritus at the University of Connecticut, renowned scholar of Joyce, Milton, and Shakespeare, and author of “The World of Ideas” series.
Join Alan Mann for an engaging pre-broadcast talk on the Metropolitan Opera’s production of “La Fanciulla del West,” which will be broadcast live in theaters on Saturday, January 23 at 1:00 PM.
Join Adriana Zabala, Associate Professor Adjunct of Voice and Assistant Dean of Collaborative Arts at the Yale School of Music, for an engaging pre-broadcast talk on the Metropolitan Opera’s production of Silent Night, which will be broadcast live in theaters on Saturday, March 20 at 1:00 PM.
Join Alan Mann for an engaging pre-broadcast talk on the Metropolitan Opera’s production of “Manon” which will be broadcast live in theaters on Saturday, April 3 at 12:00 PM.
Join Alan Mann for an engaging pre-broadcast talk on the Metropolitan Opera’s production of “Otello,” which will be broadcast live in theaters on Saturday, April 24 at 1:00 PM.
Join Roger Grant for an engaging pre-broadcast talk on the Metropolitan Opera’s production of “Parsifal,” which will be broadcast live in theaters on Saturday, June 5 at 12:00 PM.
