Submitted by Tammy Eustis
(May 26, 2026) — The following programs and events will take place at Killingworth Library during the month of June, 2026. Our regular programs – Tales for Tots, Love2Sign, Minecraft, Music with Margie, and Surprise Saturday – continue as well! Pre-registration is required for all of these programs. Please visit the Calendar at killingworthlibrary.org or call 860-663-2000 to reserve your spot.
Bookface Photo Contest – Accepting entries until June 18, 2026. All patrons – kids, tweens, young adults, and adults – are invited to enter this photo contest with a twist! What to do: 1. Replace your face with a book’s cover, and snap a photo. 2. Email your Bookface picture to jfigurelli@killingworthlibrary.org between now and June 18, 2026. All entries must be submitted by this date! 3. Include your age/grade and contact info in your email. (A First Prize will be awarded for each age category: adult, young adult, tween, and children.) One entry per person, per age group please! Voting starts at the library on June 20, 2026 and will run for a few weeks. Winners will be contacted in July. Need some examples or inspiration? Visit the library’s website homepage and click on the Bookface Photo Contest post at killingworthlibrary.org.
Library Renewal with Stephen Watson – Tuesday, June 2, 2026 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Are you a Tai Chi Wannabe? Join us for our new, monthly Tai Chi class at Killingworth Library! We have carefully designed this class to promote balance, structural stability, and ease of mind. You can join us whether you’ve had no prior experience or perhaps practiced Tai Chi elsewhere. Each of our practices can be done seated or with the use of an assistive device. We’d like to welcome everyone to the wise world of soft health methods. In our classes, we’ll explore modern methods of balance restoration as we journey through the wonderful wisdom of Asia’s ancient traditions. Each class will offer gentle stretches, self-massage, self-care routines, guided energy circulation practices, and a chance to play at the gentle movements famous for their power and poise. Join us in the spirit of play and take the tools home to play every day! This is a free program, but please register ahead of time, as our space is limited.
Pajama Storytime – Tuesday, June 2, 2026 6:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Come dressed in your PJs and bring your favorite stuffed animal and blanket. Mrs. Fig will share stories from our favorite authors. This month, she’s reading James Dean. Readers will be engaged with sound effects, movements, and puppets. Family members of all ages are welcome! Please register in advance, so we know how many friends to expect.
Adult Movie Night – Wednesday, June 3, 2026 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Join us for a free movie viewing! We meet in the adult reading area after the library closes at 6:00. Feel free to bring your own snacks and (covered, non-alcoholic) drinks. Please contact the library or visit the Calendar on our website for this month’s title, and be sure to register to reserve your seat.
Drive-In Movie Night – Thursday, June 4, 2026 6:00 p.m.-6:45 p.m. Decorate a cardboard box with paper plate wheels and some fancy designs, then bring your “car” to the children’s room for a “drive-in” movie! Sit in your car, enjoy a bag of Smartfood popcorn, and enjoy a storybook film. Please contact the library or visit the Calendar on our website for this month’s title, and please register to reserve your “parking space” (floor seating is available, too).
Writers Writing – Fridays, June 5, 2026 and June 26, 2026 1:00 p.m.-2:45 p.m. This is an ongoing writing group for adults and seniors. We explore different genres, including short stories, personal essays, novels, memoirs, and poetry. The class is designed as a workshop, where attendees can share their work and receive feedback. Sharing is optional and we welcome shyness. This program is very popular, so please register in advance, even if you have attended in the past.
Tweens Writing – Friday, June 5, 2026 3:30 p.m.-4:45 p.m. Our very popular writing program for ages 9-12 wraps up this month! This is our last meeting before summer break. We are inviting parents, relatives, friends, and supporters to join us and enjoy some of the work that has been accomplished in the program. Each of our writers has chosen a piece to read out loud. Refreshments will be served. Please register in advance for this session, as we have limited seating.
American Girl Doll Club – Tuesday, June 9, 2026 6:00 p.m.-6:45 p.m. Join us with your favorite doll (it doesn’t have to be an American Girl doll) and make new friends! Enjoy a short story or discussion, activities, and a craft. For this session, we’re learning about Kailey Hopkins! Suitable for elementary grades 1 through 4. Space is limited, so please register in advance.
Connecticut and the American Revolution – Tuesday, June 9, 2026 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Though one of the smallest colonies, Connecticut played a vital role in the War for Independence 250 years ago. This presentation focuses on some of the most under-publicized and interesting people and events that contributed to securing our independence from England. For example: did you know that George Washington conceived of the Purple Heart Award and that he gave out only three of them, all to Connecticut soldiers, one of whom was an ancestor of Winston Churchill? Or that a Hessian POW in Connecticut named Hendrik Roddemore was the first person in America to begin the tradition of displaying a Christmas tree? This talk is presented by Phil Devlin and will have time for audience questions. Please register in advance to reserve your seat.
Seashell Decoupage Craft – Wednesday, June 10, 2026 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Let’s look ahead to the beginning of summer with this beachy craft! Seashells decoupaged with cocktail napkins can be used as jewelry holders, Christmas ornaments, or just decorations. All needed materials will be provided, but if you have napkins or seashells that you’d like to use, feel free to bring them along. There is no fee to attend. Teens through adults are welcome. Table space will be limited, so please register to save your spot.
Father’s Day Surprise – Thursday, June 11, 2026 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Get ready to make your Dad’s Father’s Day extra special! You’ll learn a poem and a song, and make a gift for him before you go. All materials will be supplied. Suitable for ages 3 and up. Space is limited, so please register in advance.
Watercolor Painting for Patrons with Special Needs – Saturday, June 13, 2026 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Teens and adults with special needs are invited to attend this creative event! Get ready to express your most summery thoughts. Bring your creativity! This program is free, and all supplies will be provided. For ages 16-99. The Killingworth Library is wheelchair accessible, but you must have your own transportation. Bring along a friend, parent, or support staff to join the fun! Space is limited, so please register in advance.
LEGO STEM Club – Tuesday, June 16, 2026 5:45 p.m.-6:45 p.m. Future engineers! Learn to use the STEM steps to success as you solve the problem, plan and create a design, and test your project! This session’s project is a catapult! Suitable for elementary grades 1 through 4. Space and supplies are limited, so please register in advance.
History of the Blues 101 with Ramblin’ Dan – Wednesday, June 17, 2026 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
This presentation covers the history of blues in the United States, from its origins in the Deep South to the present day. Dan Stevens combines historical images and video with live music played on a variety of vintage instruments, some homemade. Please register in advance. Space will be limited!
Life-Sized Candyland Summer Reading Kickoff – Saturday, June 20, 2026 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Join the whole library gang for a building full of fun activities! Work your way around the “Plant a Seed – READ!” game board and try some fun and easy challenges. Win prizes and have a blast! The event will be held inside the library. No registration is necessary. Just drop in. Appropriate for all family members (adults must stay with children under the age of 12).
Tiny Thinkers – Starts Wednesday, June 24, 2026 10:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m. Toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners are invited to join us every Wednesday through July 29, 2026 to explore the world of science. We’ll start each session with a story that ties in with our “Plant a Seed, READ” theme. Then we’ll do a STEAM activity to broaden our tiny thinkers’ learning! The theme for June 24th is: Hop in! Learn about tadpoles, froglets, and frogs. Please register for each session that you can attend.
Read & Eat – Join us every Thursday at Killingworth Library from June 25, 2026 to August 13, 2026! Children will listen to stories while they enjoy a picnic lunch from 12:00 Noon-1:00 p.m. This program is most appropriate for children ages 5-10, but all children are welcome, especially to share in the free food. Transportation to Killingworth Library is serviced by the River Valley Transit bus #645 or the Dial-a-Ride program, which can pick you up at your residence and transport you to the library. For more information on these options, visit estuarytransit.org. Lunches will be provided by the Killingworth Women’s Organization. No registration is necessary. If you have questions about the program, please call 203-984-3518. This program is brought to you through a partnership of the Killingworth Women’s Organization, the Killingworth Library, and the Killingworth Shared Harvest Garden.
Nutmeg Anthology Poetry Reading – Saturday, June 27, 2026 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. The Nutmeg Anthology is a collection of poems on Connecticut’s history, landmarks, landscapes, and more, contributed by dozens of contemporary poets with ties to the state. This event will include a brief overview of the Anthology by editor Ginny Collins, and readings by contributing poets. Light refreshments will be provided for the attendees, and copies of the book will be available for sale. Space is limited, so please register to save your seat!
Holiday Closing – Killingworth Library will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026 in observance of Juneteenth.
