ATTENTION:
THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED ON MON., OCT. 10
Spice Club
Pick Up: MON., OCT. 3
Meet & Eat: WED., OCT. 19, 6 PM
Pick up a kit that includes the featured spice, information, and recipes; available while supplies last. Experiment in the kitchen and bring a creation that incorporates the spice to our Meet & Eat. Open to cooking enthusiasts of all ages.
Digital illustration of a brown fairy house on a stump with greenery.
Create Your Own Faerie House
SAT., OCT. 8, 2 PM
Decorate your very own wee faerie house with an assortment of creative supplies. Geared toward children ages 8+ and their families. One faerie house per family.
Presented by the Florence Griswold Museum, and sponsored by the Groton Public Library Circle of Friends.
Haunted Happenings
The Essential Edgar Allan Poe
MON., OCT. 3, 6 PM (ZOOM)
William Pack exhumes the tragic life and remarkable writings of this American genius. Registration required. Co-sponsored with Mystic & Noank and Waterford libraries and generously funded by Groton Public Library Circle of Friends.
Eastern CT Paranormal Society: The Truth Behind Investigating the Unknown
WED., OCT. 12, 6:30 PM
This program gives a detailed approach on how to investigate the paranormal, a veritable Paranormal 101, which includes a local investigation with evidence for the audience to review.
Learn to Play: Betrayal at the House on the Hill
TUES., OCT. 18, 5:30 PM
After learning how to play our title game, attendees can play any of the games in our collection or bring their own for a fun evening with friends. For adults 18+.
Family Film & Fundraiser
SAT., OCT. 22, 2:30 PM
Trick or Treat, Scooby-Doo! (PG)
Refreshments will be for sale with proceeds to benefit the Library.
Not Your Mother’s Book Group
WED., OCT. 26, 6:30 PM
Theme: Spooky Season
Meet up with other Millennials and Gen Z-ers (ages 21-40) to socialize, play games, and talk about books!
Photo of two children dressed in costume reaching into an orange monster-themed trunk for candy.
Bumpers & Books
SAT., OCT. 15, 11 AM-1 PM
RAIN DATE: SAT., OCT. 22
Join the Junior Friends for their seventh annual trunk-or-treat event in the Library's back parking lot. Vehicles will be decorated to celebrate a beloved book or author, and children are encouraged to dress in book-themed costumes. There will be crafts, face painting, and tattoos as well as a book sale. Soft Rock 106.5 will broadcast live, and visitors can purchase lunch from Wicked Wieners.
Adults
Indoor Plant Swap
MON., OCT. 3-FRI., OCT. 7
Visit our swap table for a new indoor potted plant or cutting, while supplies last. Have one to share? Please make sure it is healthy and pest-free.
Morning Matinee
TUES., OCT. 4, 9:30 AM
Where the Crawdads Sing (PG-13)
Join us for a movie, freshly-popped popcorn, and ice-cold lemonade. These early-bird showings may feature cinema classics, new releases, or documentaries.
Book cover for "West with Giraffes" by Lynda Rutledge.
GPL Book Group
TUES., OCT. 11, 6:30 PM
West with Giraffes
by Lynda Rutledge
Copies are available at the library.
African Travel Program
THURS., OCT. 20, 6:30 PM
Mystic resident Larry Reiter will share photos and stories from his recent trip to Botswana, Zimbabwe, and South Africa.
Are All Mechanics Scammers?
MON., OCT. 24, 6 PM (ZOOM)
Mechanic Shop Femme teaches car owners where to look for an honest mechanic that fits their needs. Registration required. Co-sponsored with Otis, Mystic & Noank, Stonington Free, and Waterford, and Wheeler libraries and generously funded by the Groton Public Library Circle of Friends.
Italy: A Cultural Journey
TUES., OCT. 25, 6:30 PM
Ashley Graves Turney from L'Esperta Travel will share the culture of Italy and offer travel advice to interested attendees.
Circle of Friends Events
Circle of Friends Monthly Meetup
TUES., OCT. 18, 4 PM
Stop by and learn about all of the wonderful things the Circle of Friends do to support our Library.
Book Sale Room Open Hours
THURS., OCT. 27, 9 AM-9 PM
The Circle of Friends Book Sale Room will be open for shopping—no appointment is necessary!
Support the Circle of Friends’ Annual Appeal
In honor of National Friends of Libraries Week from Oct. 16-22, consider making a donation online through PayPal or by picking up a donation envelope at the Library. Your contribution truly makes a difference.
Teenscape
Magic the Gathering Club
TUES., OCT. 11 & 25, 5:30 PM
Enjoy this classic, fantasy card game with new friends! Beginners and experienced players are welcome. We will be playing with Commander decks and have some available to borrow. Players are welcome to bring their own decks as well.
Club 306
WED., OCT. 12 & 26, 3:30 PM
A social group for teens and tweens that celebrates and supports the LGBTQ+ community. Looking for resources? Check out books with the Dewey Decimal number: 306.76!
Anime & Manga Club (A.M.C.)
WED., OCT. 19, 3:30 PM
Theme: Demon Slayer
Do you love all things anime and manga? Join the Anime Manga Club (A.M.C.)! Each month we will feature a different series with snacks, activities, and more. Copies of the chosen manga are available in Teenscape.
Surprise Science!
FRI., OCT. 21, 3:30 PM
Stop by the Library for a surprise science experiment. We will provide the ingredients and tools, while you figure out how they work and interact. Librarians will be on hand to help you on your scientific discovery.
Digital illustration of a red and white striped circus tent with flags.
Save the Date! Circus Skills for Teens
SAT., NOV. 12, 5:30-7 PM
Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to join us after hours for an exclusive workshop with Circus Moves.
Children & Family
Storytime
Babies & Books
TUES., OCT. 4 & 25, 10 AM
Babies ages birth-2 will enjoy nursery rhymes, simple stories, songs, finger plays, and movements.
Sing & Stomp
WED., OCT. 5 & 26, 10 AM
Join us for a noisy half hour of songs, dance, and fingerplays open to all.
Preschool Stories
THURS., OCT. 6 & 27, 10 AM
Children ages 3-5 are welcome to join Miss Andrea for stories and songs!
Learn & Play Playgroup
WED., OCT. 12 & 19, 10 AM
A literacy-enriched playgroup for young children and their caregivers.
School Age Programs
Elementary Explorers
SAT., OCT. 1 & 22, 10 AM
This program encourages creativity, exploration, and learning; designed for students in grades 1-5.
Children’s Grab & Go
FRI., OCT. 14
Pick up a bag full of fun! Available while supplies last for ages 5 and up.
Children’s Book Bundles
The bundle of the month includes handpicked books, a small craft, and a list of suggested activities to do with the family. Reserve online or by calling the Library. Participants must have an active library card.
Junior Friends Events
Crafting for a Cause
FRI., OCT. 14, 3:30 PM
Junior Friends, make cool crafts that will be gifted to local senior citizens, homebound individuals, and veterans.
Library Helper Day
TUES., OCT. 25, 3:30 PM
The Junior Friends will assist Library staff in a variety of projects, including light cleaning and event preparation.
