The Library will be CLOSED:

Fri., Apr. 7 & Sun., Apr. 9

Spice Club

Pick Up: MON., APR. 3

Meet Up: WED., APR. 19, 6 PM

Pick up a kit that includes the featured spice, information, and recipes; available while supplies last. Experiment in the kitchen and bring a creation that incorporates the spice to our Meet & Eat. All ages welcome!

Family Grab & Go: Umbrellas

Pick Up: MON., APR. 3

Grab: Pick up a paper umbrella during regular Library hours, while supplies last.

Go: Bring your umbrella home and decorate it using your own supplies and talent. Be creative! One umbrella maker will win a Library swag bag.

Return your completed umbrella by April 17. The umbrellas will be on display through the month.

You Can: The Basics of Home Canning

WED., APR. 12, 6 PM

Learn about food preservation safety and equipment, the difference between water bath and pressure canning, as well as where to find resources and recipes. This class is purely informational; no canning will be done on-site.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Fourteenth Annual Edible Book Festival

SUN., APR. 2, 1:30 PM AT THE GROTON PUBLIC LIBRARY

Foodies and readers alike are invited to view edible, book-related creations at this family event. Sponsored by the Friends groups of the Bill Memorial, Mystic & Noank, and Groton Public Libraries.

Author Talks

Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium and sponsored by the Circle of Friends.

Register for these events, as well as view upcoming and past author talks at libraryc.org/grotonlibrary.

• Tues., Apr. 4: Kate Beaton, Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands
• Mon., Apr. 27: William Kent Krueger, Fox Creek

LEARN MORE

Earth Day Expo: Invest in Our Planet

SAT., APR. 22, 11 AM-4 PM

This family-friendly event will feature over 40 exhibitors, crafters, food vendors, and guest speakers sharing resources and information on sustainable initiatives, green living, climate awareness, and more! Join us for a fun-filled day of caring for our planet. This event will be held rain or shine.

Don't Judge a Library by Its Building (VIRTUAL)

WED., APR. 26, 6 PM ON ZOOM

This virtual program will explore the good, the bad and the amazingly innovative in library architecture, with a focus on the last century.

Hosted by the Waterford Public Library & co-sponsored by the Groton Public, Mystic & Noank, and Otis Libraries.

REGISTER

Library Clean Up Day

FRI., APR. 21, 3:30 PM

In celebration of Earth Day, help us tidy up the grounds by picking up litter and recyclables. Please meet at the library entrance; bags will be provided, but bring your own work gloves. In the event of inclement weather, this event will be cancelled.

CT Science Center

Would you like to receive discounted admission for up to 4 people? See a staff member at the circulation desk for a 20% off pass, while supplies last!

Click Here to view the Groton Public Library Happenings for April 2023.