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Our friends at Revolution Prep will be hosting a free virtual mock SAT that most accurately reflects the official College Board test in format, user experience, adaptivity, and content. Students will learn how to navigate the digital testing format and practice using the exact tools available to them on the real test, such as the graphing calculator, digital annotations, answer elimination, and much more!

Free and open to all high school students. Registration is required.

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A parent-child introduction to a traditional story time with books, songs, marching, and more, led by library staff for two-year-olds & parents/caregivers.  Registration required.  Space limited.  Tuesdays, January 20th to […]

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Come visit our video game ‘museum’! Learn about how Nintendo started and see how the iconic console evolved to where it is today. All Nintendo systems from NES to Switch are available to play on old-school CRT TVs. Play games that are older than you!

Free and open to all 12 and up. Registration is required.

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Children aged 5 & up who are reading independently can sign up for a 15-minute reading slot by calling the library at (203) 453-8282 or stopping by the children’s department.  […]

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Listen to stories and dance to songs, led by children’s library staff.  Geared towards ages 3 & up, but all children who can safely and actively participate are welcome.  Children […]

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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.

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This program is for infants, birth through 11 months, and parent/caregiver.  Discuss developmental topics while your babies play together, hear a story, and meet other families, followed by playtime.  Free […]

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Step into the spotlight and ignite your creativity.

The GFL and Wilder Moon Collective’s Wildfire Workshop invites teens into a welcoming, collaborative space where acting and improvisation become tools for self-expression, connection, and growth. Through guided ensemble work, imaginative storytelling, and gentle performance exploration, participants are encouraged to follow their curiosity, take creative risks, and discover their own voice—at their own pace.

Half 1 – Stage Comfort & Voice
We start with a simple but empowering ritual: plugging in the mic, doing a sound check, and giving each student the opportunity to take the stage.

Half 2 – Ensemble Creation
We read a short poem as a group, then split into smaller teams of “actors” and “directors.” Each group responds with a mix of movement, spoken word, comedy, or music to create a collective performance.

Free and open to all all grades 5-12. Registration is required.

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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.

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Learn Spanish after school at the Guilford Free Library!

Join high school students, Abby and Karolina, for a beginner friendly Spanish program! Students will learn basic Spanish through games, songs, and hands-on activities. 

Free and open to all in grades 1-4. Registration is required.

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Do you want to slay monsters and go on adventures? Then join our Dungeons & Dragons Girls Guild for beginners and experienced players alike! All you need is imagination and a cooperative attitude, and we provide the rest! Meetings will be a continuous 4-week campaign led by experienced Dungeon Master Marina Capezzone.

Please register and plan to attend all dates. Ages 11-14. 

drawing of bee with books

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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.

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The Guilford Free Library is always excited to have new volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering at the Library, please register for one of our volunteer orientations that take place in the beginning of each month.

For students in grades 7-12. Registration required.

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Join us for a crash course in fresh pizza making with Matt Yanarella from My Productions CT. Get a hands on lesson on how to make dough while we roll out some terrific pizza together. All ingredients and supplies are included in the lesson. Just bring an apron and your appetite!

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Songs, stories, felt boards, and fun with volunteer storytime reader Mimi!  You’ll love her songs on flute and guitar, her hand-embroidered felt board stories, and her energetic picture book readings.  Open to all ages.  No need to register.  Held once a month on Thursdays at 11 a.m.

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The Guilford Free Library is always excited to have new volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering at the Library, please register for one of our volunteer orientations that take place in the beginning of each month.

For students in grades 7-12. Registration required.

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It’s laser time! Grab some friends and register for our third year of laser tag in the stacks! Stay after hours, turn off all the lights, and battle it out with your friends!

Free and open to all in grades 5-12. Registration is required.

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Chill with Lilly and a good book!  Children aged 5 & up who are reading independently can sign up for a 15-minute reading slot by calling the library at (203) […]

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A casual, simple storytime featuring new and classic stories read by volunteer Hesch Sommer in a quiet corner of the children’s room.  One Monday a month at 10:30am.  All ages.  […]

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Brighten your day and your space with a vibrantly painted pot and a succulent to take home. Join us for a relaxing afternoon of painting flower pots and choosing succulent clippings to propagate, all grown by Mary, a librarian here at Guilford. Take it home and watch it grow! 

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Be among the first to read CURRENTLY UNPUBLISHED, UPCOMING BOOKS!

Join our new teen book club and earn community service hours! Read galleys (digital copies of books that haven’t been published yet) write reviews for the School Library Journal’s Teen Toolbox website, and earn community service hours!

Free and open to all in grades 7-12. Registration is required.

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Join Ms. Laney in the Children’s department to celebrate Valentine’s Day! Enjoy two Valentine’s Day read-aloud stories and an accompanying craft. Wednesday, February 11th from 4:15-5:15. Ages 6 and up. […]

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Flowers are great!…but they don’t last that long. Treat your valentine (or yourself!) to something that will bring them joy all year round! Let’s make a pipe-cleaner flower bouquet!

Free and open to all grades 5-12. Registration is required.

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Join us at the Guilford Library for an evening of poetry and community. The night begins with an open mic—bring a poem to share or come to listen—followed by a featured reading from acclaimed poet Patricia Cleary Miller.

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It’s laser time! Grab some friends and register for our third year of laser tag in the stacks! Stay after hours, turn off all the lights, and battle it out with your friends!

Free and open to all in grades 5-12. Registration is required.

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Join our book club where we cook and discuss books! The first hour, we’ll be in the kitchen cooking up something delicious. The last half hour, we’ll eat our creations and talk about books.

This month we’ll be making hot cocoa bombs and decorating a mug!

Free and open to all in grades 5-8. Registration is required.

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Presented by Shaun Roche who is the Visitor Services Manager at the Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge in Westbrook, CT. Shaun will describe the marshes’ crucial habitat for unique species before telling the stories and sharing historic images of farmers who toiled there to produce the sustainable fodder for their livestock.

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Journeyman songwriter and musician and long-time Guilford resident Joe Flood presents a program of songs from his new album to be released in June of 2026, along with some old favorites.

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Led by Dr. A.J. Gagliardi and Dr. Jill Caruso, this Fall Prevention Program helps you understand why fall risk increases with age and what you can do to stay strong, balanced, and safe. We will discuss ways to improve hip bone density, enhance balance, and build strength, all of which play a critical role in reducing fall risk.