What's New
Bill & Gales Ferry Libraries Closed Monday for 4th of July
The Ledyard Libraries at Bill & Gales Ferry will be closed Monday, July 4th. We will reopen Tuesday at 9:00 in the morning. We wish everyone a safe and happy 4th of July! Read more »
Hours at Bill & Gales Ferry Library Changing for Summer
Our Library Summer Hours: Starting June 25th Bill-Monday -Wednesday 9 to 8, Thursday 9 to 1, Friday 9 to 5, Saturday 9 to 1 and Closed Sunday Gales Ferry Library-Monday & Tuesday 9 to 8, Wednesday & Thursday 9 to 5, Friday Closed, Saturday 9 to 1, Sunday Closed Read more »
Adult Summer Reading: Read Beyond the Beaten Path
Summer Reading for Adults June 18th-August 13th! READ Beyond the Beaten Path! Summer Reading is here for adults too and we are ready for you at Bill & Gales Ferry Libraries! Pick up your 2022 Bingo Card, and for each genre you read, you will receive a Bingo ticket to put in for a Summer […] Read more »
Read Beyond the Beaten Path: Read, Make, Explore
Registered participants can now begin logging adventures in our summer adventure program! We have some amazing prizes that you may win just for logging anything that you read, make, or explore. For ages 2 – 18. For more information: Children ages 2 – 11 go to http://ledyard.lioninc.org/children/summer-reading/ Teens ages 12 – 18 go to http://ledyard.lioninc.org/teens/teen-summer-program/ LOCATION: Bill […] Read more »
June 2022 Newsletter
Check out our library happenings this month. Summer Reading kicks off soon for all ages! Read more »
Back Country Cooking and Camping Pictionary: Friday, July 15th at 10:30 a.m.!
Make 5 ingredient peanut butter energy bites and trail mix before we all sit down to a friendly game of Camping Pictionary. Note: this program is not safe for those with food allergies. For ages 5 – 12 and registration is required. LOCATION: Bill Library Read more »
Camp Sparkler! Pick from 8 Different Weekly Themes July & August
Virtual camp, Camp Sparkler, for CT families 1.5 to 5 years, where you can explore al kinds of things! Read more »
4H Ocean Discovery: Wednesday, July 6,10:30 am
Registered participants will receive different 4-H activities you can build, either at home or with Mrs. Burt at the library. Each activity has a how-to video and a suggested book to read. For ages 5 – 11 and registration is required. You must register for each week individually June 29th: bioluminescence: REGISTER HERE July 6th: […] Read more »
Creation Station: Thursday, June 23rd at 10:30 am
Join us in the Gales Ferry Community Room for creating and crafting! For ages 5 – 18 and registration is required. Please register for each event individually. Registration opens June 1st. June 23rd: Aztec Sun Plaques July 7th: Rainbow Needlepoint Craft: REGISTER HERE July 21st: Pom-Pom Launchers: REGISTER HERE August 4th: Sea Life Paper Quilling Craft: REGISTER […] Read more »
Chess for Kids
Saturday June 11, July 9, July 16, July 23, and August 6 at 11:30 to 1:00 at Bill Library Read more »
Libraries Love Lakes! A Multi-Generational Event Monday, July 11 from 4 pm to 5 pm
July is Lakes Appreciation Month, and the Ledyard Public Library is collaborating with Long Pond Residents to present a drone video and slideshow presentation on the flora and fauna of Long Pond, a Ledyard Town treasure. For Families and Adults: Presentation at Bill Library 4:00 pm to 5 pm Mrs. Burt will follow the presentation […] Read more »
Ledyard Historical Society – Janice W. Bell Historical Research Room at the Bill Library Open Mondays: 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Open Archive: Open Mondays: 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. (except national holidays) Other days by appointment. Please email research@ledyardhistory.org to make an appointment. You may submit your local history or genealogy questions by emailing us. For family questions, please include full names and any known birth, marriage, etc. dates to help us help you in your search. Please email or […] Read more »