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Ongoing Event

Artists & Writers Showcase

Artists & Writers Exhibition runs through May 13 at Bill Library. See pictures of the Opening on April 14. Also, see pictures of the Edible Books Contest. Part of the exhibit is the Exquisite Project. We enjoy seeing all the wonderful creativity our town has to offer!

Upcoming Event

Wire Wrapping a Pendant

Tuesday
May 15
6:00 p.m.
Gales Ferry Library

Christine Schlichting will present a class on how to wire wrap a pendant to use in a necklace. Students may bring a cabochon, rock, shell piece, gemstone or other item to wrap. Wire and a small selection of rocks and shell pieces will be provided. Some pliers and wire cutters will be available for the class to share. If students have needle nose and/or round nose pliers it would be helpful to bring them. Please register.

Book Discussion

The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern

Wednesday
May 16
7:00 p.m.
Bill Library

“To enter the black-and-white-striped tents of Le Cirque des Rêves is to enter a world where objects really do turn into birds and people really do disappear…Debut novelist Morgenstern has written a 19th-century flight of fancy that is, nevertheless, completely believable. The smells, textures, sounds, and sights are almost palpable. A literary Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride, this read is completely magical.” (—Library Journal, starred review.)

Senior Book Discussion

Case Histories by Kate Atkinson

Wednesday
May 23
10:30 a.m.
Ledyard Senior Center

Mary Ellen Osborne from the Gales Ferry Library conducts a monthly book discussion at the Ledyard Senior Center. Anyone 55 years of age or older is eligible to participate. The group meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 10:30 am. Upcoming books are distributed monthly at the discussion. Please contact Mary Ellen if you would like a copy of the book.

Upcoming Event

Genealogy Group

Wednesday
May 23
7:00 p.m.
Bill Library

The “Ledyard Libraries Computer Genealogy Group” (COGG) will meet on the fourth Wednesday of the month at Bill Library. Bring your laptop or tablet, connect to the library’s Wi-Fi and participate in discussions for doing research on your family genealogy. We will also help troubleshoot any “road blocks” or problems in doing research. Please send an email to Marty Hubbard for more information about this group meeting.

Now Available

Bill Library Solar Panel Monitor

The town of Ledyard received a grant to install solar panels on several town buildings, including the Bill Library. You can monitor the savings to the town from the Bill Library panel here.

Now Available

Consumer Reports Upgrade

Our Consumer Reports subscription now includes Cars Best Deals Plus. Click on the "Consumer Reports" icon in the left sidebar to get to these valuable databases free with your library account!