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Welcome

gsmladmin — Tue, 29 May 2007 21:15:37 -0600

Hours: Tue: 10-8, Thur: 5-8, Fri: 2-6, Sat: 10-2

We are a community library located in South Windham, CT in a beautiful Victorian home donated to the town as a library.

Computers - Dell machines with flat panel displays donated by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
A fax machine
A copier
Interlibrary loans - If we don't have it, we can have it loaned to us for you to check out
A color scanner
Books on tape
DVD rentals (free)
Museum Passes (See us for details)
Plus we know lots of area events and happenings, just ask us.

September 2010 Library Events

cheryl — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:31:05 -0600

TUESDAY, 14TH – 4:30 PM Water Balloon Party! A great way to begin the school year.
7:00 PM Friends of the Library Meeting
Refreshments will be served. We’re getting ready for our next book sale on Nov. 20th. Used book donations are being accepted now!

Thursday, 16th – 7:00 PM “Book Club Meeting” We’ll be selecting which books we are going to read. Everyone who comes will be entered in a special drawing for a DVD player!

Girls Night Out Fundraiser!

cheryl — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 15:20:04 -0600

It’S time for a night out with the girls for a FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
STAMP, SNACK, & CHAT
Fundraiser!

You are invited to a fun time of stamping, snacking, and chatting. At this workshop, you will learn some great stamping techniques and make two lovely cards to take home with you. Half of the proceeds of the class will go to the Guilford Smith Memorial Library. The class will be presented by Debbie Cipolla, Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator.

DATE: Monday, July 19
TIME: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
LOCATION: Heidi Gallen’s House (Friends of the Library President)

Summer Reading Program and Events!

cheryl — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 16:20:47 -0600

June
11AM - 4PM Saturday and Sunday 5th and 6th: Join us for the Victorian Home Tour. We’ll be waiting with lemonade and cookies!

10AM - 12PM Saturday, 12th: "Truck Day" at Jilson Square sponsored by the 3 Windham libraries. Fire trucks, dump truck, cement truck, bus, old Ford trucks, ice cream truck and more!

6:30 PM Thursday, 24th: Popular musician, Jason Altieri, will help us kick-off our Summer Reading Program, “Make a Splash –READ!” Everyone will receive a free beach visor!

10:30 AM Tuesday, 22nd: 5th Annual Pet Show. Everyone gets a prize ribbon!

Winter Programming

debbie — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 18:07:36 -0700

Toddler Tunes is every Tuesday at 10:30AM. Lots of music, stories and games.
Our library has a children’s activity EVERY WEEK!
January
4:30 PM Friday, 8th: “Lego Lift-off” - Create a Lego world at the library.
4:30 PM Tuesday, 12th: “Nutmeg Book Club” - Discussion of Archer’s Quest and Double Identity. The books are available at the library.
10:30 AM Saturday, 16th : “Mrs. Cardot’s Craft Corner” – A morning of creative fun!

January Activities

debbie — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 15:30:03 -0700

4:30 PM Friday, 8th: “Lego Lift-off” - Create a Lego world at the library. Ages 4 and up.

4:30 PM Tuesday, 12th: “Nutmeg Book Club” - Discussion of Archer’s Quest and Double Identity. The books are available at the library.

10:30 AM Saturday, 16th : “Mrs. Cardot’s Craft Corner” – A morning of creative fun!

4:30 PM Tuesday, 19th: “Nutmeg Book Club” – Discussion of Drita, and The Ghost’s Grave.

Holiday Hours and Happenings

debbie — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 09:54:51 -0700

We will be closed December 23rd to December 28th. We will re-open on Tuesday, December 29th at 10AM. We will close again on December 30th and re-open Tuesday, Jan. 5th at 10AM.

On Tuesday, Dec. 29th we are having a special program to count down until the 2010 New Year. Join us at 11AM as we have games, stories, crafts, and a very special snack. We'll let all the neighbors of the library know it is 12PM with our noisy parade. We are bringing our pots and pans to bang and you can bring yours too!

Fundraisers and Programs

debbie — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:47:42 -0700

Guilford Smith Memorial Library News-

Remember our big book and bake sale is Saturday, November 21st from 9 AM to 2 PM! We'll have holiday plants, wreaths, and centerpieces for sale too. We have a new BARGAIN BOOKS area where all books are 5/$1. You are sure to find something for everyone on your list!

We are looking for Friends of the Library! Do you want to make a difference in your community? Let a staff member know if you would like to volunteer for future fundraisers and programs.

Let’s gather together to give thanks on Tuesday, Nov. 24th at 4:30 PM

Library Book and Bake Sale

cheryl — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:02:20 -0700

Our semi-annual Book and Bake sale will be Saturday, November 21st from 9AM to 2PM. We have children's books, biographies, cookbooks, self-help, DVDs, books on tape and CD, paperbacks, hardcover, Spanish and Christmas books. Delicious homemade baked gods, pies, and breads will also be available for purchase. Ladd's Garden Center is providing beautiful wreaths, poinsettias, and centerpieces for sale as well. All proceeds will go toward library programs and materials.

You can come to the library now to pre-order your holiday plants.

Book Sale Prices:
HARDCOVER $1.00

New Museum Passes!

cheryl — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:54:58 -0700

The new CT Science Center in Hartford has given the library a limited number of coupons for 20% off general admission for up to 4 people. You must have a valid Guilford Smith Memorial Library card to receive a coupon. Check out their website at www.CTScienceCenter.org for more information.