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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 »

Virtual Presentation on Visiting Our National Parks ~ Tuesday, July 12 from 6 pm to 7 pm
Visiting Our National Parks by John Bunker Join us for a virtual Presentation via Zoom for tips and tricks on visiting our National Parks. Registration is required: REGISTER HERE For more information, the Public Library of New London at 860.447.1411, X5 or email sclark@plnl.org This program is co-sponsored by Mystic-Noank Library, Otis Library, Ledyard Public […] 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 »

Reading the Map with DPNC at Avery Preserve in Gales Ferry, July 12th at 10:00 am!
When out on the trail you can’t always depend on your phone! Participants will learn how to read trail signs, use a paper map and compass. Children will have a chance to design a map of our location, navigate their way around using a compass, and discuss hiking preparedness. We will meet at Avery Preserve […] 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 »