Association of CT Library Boards

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The Friends of CT Libraries Present

Standing Strong: the Three-Legged

Stool Approach for Libraries

Wednesday October 30 7:00-8:30 via Zoom

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Featured Library 

Killingworth Association Library

This year, the Killingworth Library Association celebrates the 60^th year of serving its community. Starting from humble beginnings in a corner of the Killingworth Elementary School library, K.L.A. has outgrown its space three times over the past six decades, and for nearly 30 years now has enjoyed a cozy purpose-built facility in the center of town. Last year, Killingworth saw 32,000 circulations from a collection of over 30,000 items – a far cry from the original 1,000 donated volumes housed on volunteer-built shelves.

Along with the facility itself, the Library’s collection continues to evolve to meet the needs of Killingworth residents. This year saw the unveiling of K.L.A.’s new Library of Things, which has quickly grown to include over 60 items ranging from yard tools to A/V equipment. Also this year, with support from the Evergreen Garden Club and UCONN Master Gardeners, the Library installed a demonstration garden and began distributing seeds, alongside a “Growing Groceries” programming series. 

The Killingworth Library thrives on its partnerships with other local organizations. From the monthly seminars hosted by the town’s Veteran Representative, to the variety of programming organized by the Killingworth Women’s Organization, to the show-stopping Birds of Killingworth quilt on loan from the Historical Society, community engagement remains an essential pillar of support for the library even after 60 years. Perhaps nothing exemplifies this better than K.L.A.’s Board of Directors, who, on a volunteer basis, fundraise nearly 1/3 of the Library’s budget year after year.

If you find yourself in the area, K.L.A. invites you to sit in on a book club, grab a cup of coffee from the “percolation desk”, or visit the Reading Garden to listen to the birds and dig into your next favorite book!