Passion, Power, and Revenge: The Rise of Verismo Opera with Alan Mann
Alan Mann will trace the development of Verismo opera with slides and musical examples from its origins to the pinnacle of popularity.
Alan Mann will trace the development of Verismo opera with slides and musical examples from its origins to the pinnacle of popularity.
What’s movie night without the snacks?! (The answer is ‘lame’) Make some classic cinema snacks and watch a movie with us, then go home with a reusable popcorn container and popcorn for your next movie night!
Free and open to all in grades 5-12. Registration is required.
Enjoy tea time and storytime for toddlers and their families at the library! We will start by reading two tea party themed books, then families can enjoy a tea party […]
Join us for a crash course in homemade ice cream making with Matt Yanarella from My Productions CT. All ingredients and supplies are included in the lesson. Just bring an apron and your appetite!
Join Alan Mann for a pre-broadcast talk on the Metropolitan Opera’s production of Eugene Onegin, which will be broadcast live in theaters on Saturday, May 2nd. Co-sponsored by the Shoreline Opera Club and Shoreline Village.
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 […]
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.
Successful Control of Four Invasive Aquatic Plants in Lake Quonnipaug with Summer Weidman. Co-sponsored with the Guilford Conservation Commission.
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).
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 […]
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.
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.
Do you love Huntr/x and Saja Boys? Can you sing all the K-Pop Demon Hunters songs in your sleep? Have you ever wanted to perform a dance to one of […]
Arguably the two most significant American poets of the nineteenth century — and in the nation’s literary tradition more generally — Walt Whitman (1819-1892) and Emily Dickinson (1830-1886) will be the focus of Mark Schenker’s two session program this spring.
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.
Join us on our home turf for another Fortnite showdown against Madison Scranton and Acton Old Saybrook libraries presented by One Up Games!
Free and open to all in grades 5-12. Registration is required to PLAY. Registration is NOT required to WATCH.
Are you interested in sewing but afraid of the machine, unsure how to thread it, and have no clue what all those wheels are for?! You’re in luck! Join our […]
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.
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.
Create a bouquet of fuzzy flowers made from pipe cleaners!
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.
Friends of the Guilford Free Library Spring Book Sale Friday, May 8, 9am to 5pm and Saturday, May 9, 9am to 4pm.
Friends of the Guilford Free Library Spring Book Sale Saturday, May 9, 9am to 4pm.
Come enjoy a Bluey-filled hour in the library! Listen to 2 Bluey read-aloud stories, dance to Bluey music, play Bluey’s game “Keepy Uppy”, and enjoy coloring pages. This program takes […]
Make summer-reading themed painting, “Plant a Seed & Read” with guidance from Pam’s Picassos. With guidelines and step-by-step instructions, young artists will depict the joy of reading and growing on […]
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