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Next Friday @ 6 PM! Join us for a special after-hours event: Ghosts & Legends with Jeff Belanger 👻This multimedia advent...
10/16/2026

Next Friday @ 6 PM! Join us for a special after-hours event: Ghosts & Legends with Jeff Belanger 👻

This multimedia adventure draws from Jeff's research in his books, podcasts, adventures, and television shows that he has worked on. Join one of New England’s premier storytellers for a trip through the unusual and the unexplained. Followed by a Q&A and book signing. Sponsored by the Circle of Friends.

Happy birthday, Mother Bailey! Born in Groton on October 11, 1758, Anna Warner “Mother” Bailey became a legendary Americ...
10/11/2026

Happy birthday, Mother Bailey! Born in Groton on October 11, 1758, Anna Warner “Mother” Bailey became a legendary American figure for her actions during the War of 1812. In the summer of 1813, as Groton and New London faced attacks by British naval forces in Long Island Sound, Mother Bailey learned that the Groton soldiers were facing a shortage of wadding for their guns. In response, she removed her flannel petticoat on the spot and donated it to the cause. The story received national attention in the years following the war and numerous admirers, including three U.S. Presidents, came to call on Mother Bailey in her home at 108 Thames St., Groton (pictured here in 1982). Photo from the Local History Collection at the Groton Public Library.

The Library will be closed on Sunday, October 11, & Monday, October 12, in observance of Italian Heritage / Indigenous P...
10/11/2026

The Library will be closed on Sunday, October 11, & Monday, October 12, in observance of Italian Heritage / Indigenous Peoples' Day.

Bumpers & Books is coming...NEXT Saturday, October 17, from 11 AM - 1 PM! 📖👻🍬This literary-themed trunk-or-treat event w...
10/10/2026

Bumpers & Books is coming...NEXT Saturday, October 17, from 11 AM - 1 PM! 📖👻🍬

This literary-themed trunk-or-treat event will have decorated cars, face painting, crafts, and so much more. See you there!

What frights await you in our spooky book display? 🐦‍⬛Pick up a surprise scare from our Hidden Horrors shelf (adults onl...
10/09/2026

What frights await you in our spooky book display? 🐦‍⬛

Pick up a surprise scare from our Hidden Horrors shelf (adults only), featuring a spine-tingling novel and ghoulish goodies. We like to think that the "master of the macabre" would approve of our selection of Gothic horror titles!

This summer we hosted a book bedazzling program! Would you be interested in seeing this program again this winter? Is th...
10/08/2026

This summer we hosted a book bedazzling program! Would you be interested in seeing this program again this winter? Is there anything else we should bedazzle? Comment below! 💎

On October 6, 1958 the world's second nuclear powered submarine, the USS Seawolf (SSN-575), surfaced in Long Island Soun...
10/06/2026

On October 6, 1958 the world's second nuclear powered submarine, the USS Seawolf (SSN-575), surfaced in Long Island Sound after remaining submerged for 60 consecutive days. The mission broke the record for continuous underwater operations at that time (nearly doubling previous record of 31 days set up the USS Skate). The Seawolf was built by Electric Boat in Groton and is pictured here on launching day in 1955. Postcard donated by Jim Streeter, from the Local History Collection at the Groton Public Library.

Our 11th Annual Bumpers & Books Trunk-or-Treat is just 2 weeks away on October 17! We are in great need of volunteers to...
10/03/2026

Our 11th Annual Bumpers & Books Trunk-or-Treat is just 2 weeks away on October 17! We are in great need of volunteers to:
🎃 decorate their vehicles
🍬 donate bagged candy & treats
👻 staff our craft table & book patch
🎃 help with setup/cleanup

Sign up and learn more at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0445AAA723A1FD0-60206419-11th or call the Library at (860) 441-6750 and ask for Kim.

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52 Newtown Road
Groton, CT
06340

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Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

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