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Starting October 1st through October 31st, patrons of all ages are welcome to submit an original spooky story for our 2nd 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 Second Spooky CT Volume!

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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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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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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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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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.

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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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Learn how to produce songs with high school music man Micah! For all levels of experience. Lessons will cover basic music theory, how to use music software, and more. Course runs 5 weeks.

Free and open to all in grades 5-8. Registration is required. Registering once signs you up for all sessions.

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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).

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A playful time with songs and stories led by library staff for one-year-old toddlers & parents/caregivers followed by play time. Registration required.  Space limited.  Mondays, October 19th-November 23rd from 9:30-10:30am.  […]

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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.

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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, October 6th to […]

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Take your Halloween costume to the next level with some awesome special effects! Learn from “Z”, a professional makeup artist, to create realistic, creepy effects with makeup.

The first hour, Z will show you examples of special FX makeup techniques and inspo. The second hour, Z will show you how to do it yourself!

Free and open to all in grades 5-12. 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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Meet the twisted mind behind the madness: teen horror author Ma’ayan Harel-Sibelman. She’ll be speaking about how writing horror and her book, Forever Darkness: Twisterd Short Stories and Poems, helped her overcome her own fear (debilitating anxiety). At the end of the program, you can try your hand at terror while playing her card game Wring Forever Darkness. Ma’ayan will teach all participants how to play. Draw the cards, twist the tale, undermine your opponents, and claim victory.

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

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Calling all trading card game and chess fans! Fano is a new fast-paced, 2-player strategy card game that can fit in your pocket. It’s easy to learn, but challenging to master. We’re hosting the FIRST ever Fano club, right here in Guilford and you can be a part of it. Don’t know how to play? Join the club! Everyone is starting fresh. Participants will get to learn the basics and duel others in this friendly after-school club!

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

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Are you ready for an adventure? Join Guilford High senior Lily for an exciting afternoon one-shot! New to D&D? No problem, all experience levels are welcome!

The library will provide dice and other supplies, and your Dungeon Master will provide premade character sheets so play can start right away! Feel free to bring your own supplies if you have them.

Free and open to all ages 13-18. Registration is required for each session.

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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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It’s spooky season! And this place is crawling with ghosts! Team up and use nerf blasters to take down the other team’s ghosts while defending your own. The team with the most ghosts standing at the end wins!

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

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Join children’s librarian Ms. Laney while we listen to Halloween stories, dance to Halloween music, and color and take home your own tote bag for trick-or-treating! Don’t forget to wear […]

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Want to try an instrument that is fun and easy to play? Learn the fundamentals of ukulele playing with Julie Stepanek. No experience necessary. Ukuleles provided or bring your own.

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Family money talks aren’t always easy, but they can benefit both you and your children. This informative presentation presented by Cameron Huddleston, will help you understand why these conversations are essential, when they need to happen, and what information you should share with your adult children. You’ll leave with practical ideas for starting these discussions and greater peace of mind knowing your family will be better prepared when they need to be.

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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.