Ledyard Public Library

Ledyard Public Library Two buildings: One Library. We are so excited to help you learn, discover, create, and connect! Visit us at either:
Bill Library at 718 Col.

Ledyard Hwy in Ledyard,
Gales Ferry Library at 18 Hurlbutt Rd in Gales Ferry

Summer is right around the corner, but we've got fun programs, great books, and air-conditioned places to read and play ...
05/31/2026

Summer is right around the corner, but we've got fun programs, great books, and air-conditioned places to read and play at your local library! If you're interested in...

🌈Beaded Pride Flag Pins for our June Take & Make craft
🍳Cookbook Club, where we make delicious recipes and try them together
💎Book Bedazzling, where you can make a fabulous, sparkly edition of your favorite book
..then we have the programs for you! To register or to learn more, please visit our website at https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsCalendar.cfm?SiteID=5075... or call Bill Library at 860-464-9912 or Gales Ferry Library at 860-464-6943

💀🌱Interested in learning about alternative burial options that are a little more eco-friendly? Come to Dying to Talk Abo...
05/29/2026

💀🌱Interested in learning about alternative burial options that are a little more eco-friendly? Come to Dying to Talk About This June 5 at 3 P.M. at the Ledyard Bill Library for our discussion on Natural Organic Reduction. We'll watch a short video on the subject, then discuss reasons behind and methods to the process.

Friends of Ledyard Library: "Congratulations to AA Lock & Key for 40 years of amazing service to our community! Because ...
05/28/2026

Friends of Ledyard Library: "Congratulations to AA Lock & Key for 40 years of amazing service to our community! Because they're devoted to their community, they're making 4 $400 dollar donations to local non-profits! We're a local non-profit. We fundraise, sponsor programs and resources, and volunteer for Ledyard Public Library. Please consider scanning their QR code nominating us to be one of their recipients."

Link below in the comments.

🎉 Celebrate 40 Years with Us! 🎉

We’re turning 40, and we want to celebrate by giving back to our community! We’re donating $400 to 4 amazing non-profit organizations, and you get to choose who wins. Nominations are open for 2 weeks – don’t miss your chance to make an impact!

💌 How to participate:
1. Nominate your favorite non-profit using our link or scan the QR code on the flyer. https://forms.gle/RvwbB1UaV4jgB1aJ8
2. Tell us why they deserve the donation.
3. Like us on Facebook for an extra entry!

Let’s make 40 years of community support truly memorable. 💙

Thank you for considering this initiative to celebrate our 40th anniversary in a meaningful way!

🚨Construction Alert!🚨 The Gales Ferry Library is undergoing some window maintenance, so starting at noon on Thursday, 5/...
05/28/2026

🚨Construction Alert!🚨

The Gales Ferry Library is undergoing some window maintenance, so starting at noon on Thursday, 5/28, our Children and YA Room will be CLOSED. We'll be re-opening as soon as we can, thank you all in advance for your patience!

🎉🪩🥳 Congratulations, Charley! You've read FIVE HUNDRED books before kindergarten! 🕺🥳🎉 At Ledyard Public Library, we love...
05/27/2026

🎉🪩🥳 Congratulations, Charley! You've read FIVE HUNDRED books before kindergarten! 🕺🥳🎉

At Ledyard Public Library, we love encouraging early literacy with our 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge, and Charley has already read 500 books! We're all so excited for the next 500 - make sure to ask Ms. Raven and Mrs. Burt if you need any recommendations!

Drop some encouragement for our little readers in the comment section below! 👇👇

🥳 The 2027 Nutmeg Nominees are OUT, which means it's time to DEAR - Drop Everything And Read! 📖🤓 For a complete list of ...
05/26/2026

🥳 The 2027 Nutmeg Nominees are OUT, which means it's time to DEAR - Drop Everything And Read! 📖🤓

For a complete list of titles and their authors, or to learn more about the Nutmeg Award, how to submit your vote for the winners, and how books get nominated, visit https://www.nutmegaward.org/

Have you read any of these books already? Which is your favorite so far? Let us know in the comments 👇👇

Just a quick reminder for this upcoming week - Both Gales Ferry and Bill Ledyard branches will be closed for Memorial Da...
05/24/2026

Just a quick reminder for this upcoming week - Both Gales Ferry and Bill Ledyard branches will be closed for Memorial Day on both Sunday, 5/24 and Monday, 5/25. Normal operating hours will resume on Tuesday, 5/26.

But don't worry - we'll be back soon, with a ton of cool programs happening this summer! Stay tuned for updates on Summer Reading programs for kids, teens, and adults!

The 2026 Nutmeg Award winners have been announced! Did you read all four? Vote now for your favorite! 👇👇👍 Elementary (Gr...
05/22/2026

The 2026 Nutmeg Award winners have been announced! Did you read all four? Vote now for your favorite! 👇👇

👍 Elementary (Grades 2-3): The Skull by Jon Klassen
😆 Intermediate (Grades 4-6) It Found Us by Lindsay Currie
❤️ Middle School (Grades 7-8) Alone by Megan E. Freeman
😮 High School (Grades 9-12) The 9:09 Project by Mark H. Parsons

📚🚗🏠 Have you heard about our Homebound delivery service? If you're unable to get to the library, our amazing volunteers ...
05/21/2026

📚🚗🏠 Have you heard about our Homebound delivery service? If you're unable to get to the library, our amazing volunteers can bring materials to you! To sign up, visit our website ledyardlibrary.org on the left hand of our homescreen under Services, or speak to a staff member at either building!

☀️🐚Summer is just around the corner with long days and vacations, which can only mean one thing: more time to read books...
05/20/2026

☀️🐚Summer is just around the corner with long days and vacations, which can only mean one thing: more time to read books! See what our book clubs are reading this June!

🧑‍🍳Cookbook Club: Try a new recipe from Barefoot Contessa: How Easy is That? By Ina Garten. The next meeting is Tuesday, June 7 at 12:30 P.M. at the Gales Ferry Community Center!

🗣️Ledyard Book Chat: Ydych chi'n siarad iaith arall? If you don’t understand, don’t worry because this month we’re reading books in translation! The June meeting is on Thursday June 11 at 2:00 P.M.

📚No Shelf Control: Join us for another meeting of our book club, No Shelf Control, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday June 20 at Gales Ferry. June’s book is Piranesi by Susanna Clark! Copies of the book are available at both buildings.

📖Senior Book Discussion: We’re reading The perfect Couple by Elin Hilderbrand for Senior Book Discussion. Join us at the Ledyard Senior Center on Wednesday, June 24 at 10:30 A.M.! Copies of the book can be found at both buildings.

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718 Colonel Ledyard Highway
Ledyard, CT
06339

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

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