The Victorian Novel: The Sorrows of Satan
The Victorian Novel Book Club will discuss “The Sorrows of Satan,” by Marie Corelli, on May 9 at 4pm in the Historical Room.
The Victorian Novel Book Club will discuss “The Sorrows of Satan,” by Marie Corelli, on May 9 at 4pm in the Historical Room.
Join the Guilford Poets Guild to celebrate the Guilford High School winning poets this Thursday night May 9th.
Friends of the Guilford Free Library Spring Book SaleÂ
Friday, May 10, 9am – 5pm and Saturday, May 11, 9am – 4pm
Friends of the Guilford Free Library Spring Book SaleÂ
Saturday, May 11, 9am – 4pm
Join bestselling author Sy Montgomery and award-winning illustrator Matt Patterson for a discussion about their book “Of Time and Turtles.” This captivating work delves into humanity’s connection with nature, focusing on turtle conservation. “Of Time and Turtles” blends elements of science, memoir, and philosophy to convey a powerful message of hope and the need to embrace a slower pace in our hectic lives. Through heartfelt tales of injured turtles and their dedicated rescuers, Montgomery encourages readers to cultivate mindfulness and deepen their connection with the natural world.
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.
Through literature, film, and other media, the Writing Injustice Book Group invites the Guilford community to explore the issues of race and inequality that shape our history and our world.Â
Mark Schenker returns to the Guilford Free Library with his Future Classics book discussion series. The second title in this two part series is The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride (2023) Kirkus Prize for Fiction, 2023.
Join Crystal Gaudio in a discussion of Native Plants in Westwoods that might be grown in our backyards. Crystal will discuss the identifying characteristics, habits, and landscape value of a variety of trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants. The goal of the talk is to familiarize listeners with common Westwoods plants, enriching their experience of Westwoods and providing inspiration for their own properties.
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.
Relax the mind and release tension in the body in this 3-week gentle kripalu yoga series that is led by Erin Schuster. Modifications will be offered so all levels are supported in this beginners friendly class.
If there is one group of birds that captivates birders and non-birders alike, it’s the raptors! These fierce-looking predators roam the skies constantly vigilant for prey. Join CT Audubon Society’s Conservation and Education Coordinator, Joe Attwater to learn which species you can expect to see in Connecticut, how to identify them as well as what makes these birds such incredible hunters.
The Witness Stone Project: Restoring Forgotten History June 6, 2024 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm.
Bestselling author Maddie Dawson discusses her newest book “Let’s Pretend This Will Work.”
Join Town Historian Joel Helander for a discussion on his latest publication, “Splendor by the Seaside: The Story of the Sachem’s Head Hotel in Guilford, Connecticut.”
Relax the mind and release tension in the body in this 3-week gentle kripalu yoga series that is led by Erin Schuster. Modifications will be offered so all levels are supported in this beginners friendly class.
The Victorian Novel Book Club will discuss “The Mystery of a Hansom Cab,” by Fergus Hume, on Thursday, June 13th at 4pm in the Historical Room.
Relax the mind and release tension in the body in this 3-week gentle kripalu yoga series that is led by Erin Schuster. Modifications will be offered so all levels are supported in this beginners friendly class.
The Victorian Novel Book Club will discuss “The House of the White Shadows,” by Benjamin Leopold Farjeon, on Thursday, September 12th at 4pm in the Historical Room.
The Victorian Novel Book Club will discuss “Miss Mackenzie,” by Anthony Trollope, on Thursday, October 10th at 4pm in the Historical Room.
The Victorian Novel Book club will discuss “Red Pottage,” by Mary Cholmondeley on Thursday, November 14th at 4pm in the Historical Room.
The Victorian Novel Book club will discuss “Desperate Remedies,” by Thomas Hardy on Thursday, December 12th at 4pm in the Historical Room.
The Victorian Novel Book club will discuss “Frankenstein,” by Mary Shelley on Thursday, January 9th, 2025 at 4pm in the Historical Room.
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