The Stonington Free Library

10/15/2026

Live with author of The Masala Chai Mystery Club, MJ Soni.

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

10/15/2026

The group is heading to Watch Hill to visit our friends at the Lily Pad Gallery!

Pick up October’s cookbook, 𝙄 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙉𝙤𝙨𝙝 by Jake Cohen, and make plans to join us for an evening of art and food by the sea.

For more information email, [email protected]

10/14/2026

Medicare Open Enrollment for 2026 runs from October 15 through December 7, 2026.

Not sure where to start? Make an appointment with Medicare expert Christine DeMattia to better understand the process and get on the right track.

Christine will be at the library on October 27, November 10, and November 24.

Appointments are limited, so register soon!

https://form.jotform.com/262444907465060

10/13/2026

🍂 Fall is the perfect time to try something new! Make it your mission to join a club at SFL. We’ve got something for every age!

♟️ Whether you're just learning or ready to sharpen your strategy, our two Kids Chess Clubs have a place for players in 3rd grade and up.

🧶 Club Crochet welcomes crafters of all skill levels. Bring your project, stitch a while, and enjoy great conversation.

Pick your club, scan the QR code to register, then join the fun!

10/12/2026

🎃 Get crafty with us this October!

Crafty Companions is getting into the spooky spirit with a fun Halloween project. Join us on October 17 at 1:00 p.m. to decorate your very own Halloween candlesticks.

👻 Spots are limited, so reserve yours and get ready for some spooky crafting fun!

Register: https://conta.cc/4j5t8VV

10/11/2026

The library will be closed on October 12 in observance of the holiday. We will reopen on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m.

Our Digital Library is always open!

https://www.stoningtonfreelibrary.org/digital-library/

10/10/2026

The storm may have changed the date, but the celebration is still on!

Join Operation Fresh Start at the library on Sunday, October 18, for Sip & Sign—an evening of drinks, hors d'oeuvres, a silent auction, and the chance to meet a wonderful lineup of local authors. Best of all, every ticket helps support local families in need.

For more information on how to purchase your tickets go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/operation-fresh-start-sip-and-sign-tickets-1997259834931

10/08/2026

Local author and chai lover MJ Soni will be visiting the library to share her debut cozy mystery, 𝘛ℎ𝘦 𝘔𝑎𝘴𝑎𝘭𝑎 𝐶𝘩𝑎𝘪 𝘔𝑦𝘴𝑡𝘦𝑟𝘺 𝘊𝑙𝘶𝑏!

Stop by and enjoy some tea! The program will be followed by a book sale and signing.

10/08/2026

Congratulations to Sarah Downie for another amazing illustration of the library! Sarah’s poster perfectly describes what FREEDOM TO READ means to our SFL community. Notecards will be available for the holidays so be sure to check out our library merch. You’ll also see her work on the cover of the annual report. Follow Sarah Downie to check out more work by this talented artist!

10/07/2026

Join us at the library on Thursday, October 8, to discuss this month's book and pick up November's selection. The discussion begins at 2:00 p.m.

For more information about the SFL Thursday Book Group, email Molly at [email protected].