Join us for upcoming events, classes and programs at the Bill Memorial Library of Groton! All events are free and open to the public. Registration required where noted.
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The Messier Objects for Grades 1-5
1:00 PM The Messier Objects for Grades 1-5 Tuesday, Jul. 2, 1:00 PM240 Monument St The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children entering grades 1 through 5 to The Messier Objects, an astronomy program, on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 1:00 PM. Travel at beyond warp speed to discover the beauty of the Universe as only the camera can capture--a photographic delight. T...read more
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Introduction to Watercolor Painting
1 PM Introduction to Watercolor Painting Saturday, Jul. 6, 1 PM240 Monument St Paint a floral wreath with local artist Roxanne Steed. No experience necessary. Materials will be provided. Roxanne and her husband, Ron Steed, are co-authors of Focal Points in France: Artful Practices that Bring More Peace. The Steeds are part of the Connecticut Author Trail and will be spea...read more
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TEENS: The Search for Life
6 PM TEENS: The Search for Life Thursday, Jul. 11, 6 PM240 Monument St Join us for a presentation by NASA Solar System Ambassador Geoff McLean about humanity's search for life on other planets. At each event this summer, our teens will be offered free books and snacks, as well as raffle tickets for attendance. Don't forget to pick up your summer reading p...read more
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Squishmallow Painting For Kids Grades 1-5
1:00 PM Squishmallow Painting For Kids Grades 1-5 Tuesday, Jul. 16, 1:00 PM240 Monument St The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children in grades 1-5 to create a Squishmallow-inspired painting on Tuesday, July 16 at 1:00 PM. Paint your own canvas with a cute Squishmallow design! All materials are supplied. Registration is required and space is limited; call the l...read more
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Mission to the Moon: Touchdown! Grades 3-7
4:00 PM Mission to the Moon: Touchdown! Grades 3-7 Thursday, Jul. 18, 4:00 PM240 Monument St The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children in grades 3-7 to a STEM workshop presented by the Society of Women Engineers on Thursday, July 18 at 4:00 PM. In Mission to the Moon: Touchdown! participants will design, build, and test a shock-absorbing system that will protect two &...read more
TEENS: Werewolf
6 PM TEENS: Werewolf Thursday, Jul. 18, 6 PM240 Monument St Join us to see if you can figure out who among us is a werewolf... before it's too late. At each event this summer, our teens will be offered free books and snacks, as well as raffle tickets for attendance. Don't forget to pick up your summer reading packet for extra raffle ticket oppo...read more
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Connecticut Author Event with Ron and Roxanne Steed
1 PM Connecticut Author Event with Ron and Roxanne Steed Saturday, Jul. 20, 1 PM240 Monument St Join Ron and Roxanne Steed as they share about their new book, Focal Points in France: Artful Practices That Bring More Peace. The book was inspired by the couple’s time as artists-in-residence at Chateau Orquevaux, France.A writer and Episcopal deacon in southeastern Connecticut, Ron is a cha...read more
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Habitats Are Homes presented by the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center
1:00 PM Habitats Are Homes presented by the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center Tuesday, Jul. 23, 1:00 PM240 Monument St The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children entering grades 1 through 5 to Habitats are Homes, presented by the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center, on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 1:00 PM. Learn more about our local habitats and why they are so important. Meet some of the animals li...read more
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TEENS: Paint Party
5:30 PM TEENS: Paint Party Thursday, Jul. 25, 5:30 PM240 Monument St Join us and learn to paint a starry landscape. At each event this summer, our teens will be offered free books and snacks, as well as raffle tickets for attendance. Don't forget to pick up your summer reading packet for extra raffle ticket opportunities!Teen Summer Schedule:June 27: Apples...read more
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Jedi Padawan Training with the Saber Guild Kessel Temple
11:00 AM Jedi Padawan Training with the Saber Guild Kessel Temple Saturday, Jul. 27, 11:00 AM240 Monument St Calling all younglings! The Jedi of Kessel Temple will journey to the Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton on Saturday, July 27 at 11AM. Younglings ages 6-12 will learn about the ways of the Force and how to wield a lightsaber from real Jedi Masters! If you are ready to begin your official Je...read more
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