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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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Remember that gameshow ‘Are you Smarter than a 5th Grader?’ We’re going to play ‘Are you Smarter than a Librarian’!

Go head to head answering trivia questions against Emma, Ms. Melissa, Ms. Mary, and other librarians at GFL! Let’s see if they got their money’s worth out of their master’s degrees.

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

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Relax and read with Newman!  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 […]

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A casual, simple storytime featuring new and classic stories read by volunteer Aaron Tessler in a quiet corner of the children’s room.  One Friday a month at 10:30am.  All ages.  Drop-ins welcome (no need to register).

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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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Join high school student Micah for a beginner-friendly music production program! Students will learn how to make their own beats and songs using music software, with music theory and ear training woven into every session.

Free and open to all in grades 5-7. Registration is required.

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Are you interested in astronomy and space? Do you want to look at the stars through a telescope? Join high school student, Noah, to learn about astronomy and how to use one of the library’s telescopes! At the end of the session, you’ll go outside and stargaze weather permitting. 

Free and open to all ages. Registration is required.

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Longtime professional musicians Russ Becker and Stephen Roane present a program exploring the history of Connecticut native, innovative jazz composer, pianist and band leader Horace Silver. It features performance of some of his classic jazz compositions, discussion of his early life growing up in an ethnically and racially mixed family in Norwalk CT during the depression era, his early years as a professional musician in Hartford, and his ascent to becoming one of the most revered and influential composers and performers in jazz history, and his continued influence on musicians and music lovers worldwide.

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Are you a high school student with an AP or IB exam coming up? Come to the library for a study sesh just for you! Just want a break from the hectic hustle? We’re also offering silent reading space to soak in a story (or some facts if you’re a non-fiction kind of person!) Snacks and comradery will be provided.

Free and open to all high school students. Registration is not required.

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Design real games and learn programming concepts using a tool built off of the Godot Game Engine. Create game systems that function independently, allowing you to build larger projects over time without things getting messy. Prior experience using Scratch or solid math foundation recommended.

Free and open to all students in grades 9-12. Registration 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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Get ready for class with this fun, interactive pre-algebra course! Join high school students Sophie and David as they review key topics like integers, fractions, equations, ratios, and basic geometry, […]

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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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Join us for a special screening of The Extraordinary Caterpillar, a 60-minute documentary that uncovers the vital role caterpillars play in sustaining the natural world. Through stunning visuals and engaging storytelling, the film reveals how these small but mighty creatures support birds, pollinators, and the entire food web – while depending on native plants for their survival. 

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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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Are you interested in astronomy and space? Do you want to look at the stars through a telescope? Join high school student, Noah, to learn about astronomy and how to use one of the library’s telescopes! At the end of the session, you’ll go outside and stargaze weather permitting. 

Free and open to all ages. Registration is required.

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Be a super reader with Theo!  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.  Theo visits the library on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00-5:00pm. Click title for more information.

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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Join Food Explorers for a round of Chopped! You’ll be teaming up to create your own DIY tacos. Choose from a limited pantry of ingredients and get to work creating your own fillings, toppings, salsas and sauces. Teamwork is key! All ingredients are nut free and vegetarian.

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

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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.