Library Events

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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