Join the Ledyard Public Library in welcoming Matthew Reardon to talk about his new book The Traitor's Homecoming: Benedict Arnold's Raid on New London, Connecticut, September 4-13, 1781 as a part of the 2024 Connecticut Author's Trail. By 1781, the war in North America had reached a stalemate. Throughout the summer the combined Franco-American armies of Generals George Washington and Jean-Baptiste comte de Rochambeau deceived British General Sir Henry Clinton into believing they were about to lay siege to New York City. When in fact, they were moving south toward Yorktown, Virginia, in a bid to trap Lord Cornwallis’ army against the sea. Clinton, falling for the deception, dispatched former American General Benedict Arnold to attack New London, hoping the move would derail militia reinforcements and supplies headed from Connecticut to the allied armies outside New York City, as well as destroy the privateers which operated out of its harbor. Mr. Reardon's new book offers up a fresh interpretation utilizing dozens of newly discovered British and American sources on the battle in which Colonel William Ledyard, namesake of the town, was killed. Indeed, Reardon achieves a major reinterpretation of the battle while dismantling its myths.
Matthew Reardon is a native of northeastern Connecticut. He earned his BA in history and an MA in education from Sacred Heart University. His research interests mainly focus on Connecticut during the American Revolution and Civil War. He served as executive director of the New England Civil War Museum &amp; Research Center for more than 15 years. He currently works as a middle school teacher in Vernon, Connecticut, and serves as a command historian for the Connecticut Military Department. Matthew, his wife Melisa, and son Michael live in Enfield, Connecticut.

Local Event: Connecticut Author's Trail - Matt Reardon

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Connecticut Author's Trail - Matt Reardon

Tuesday September 10, 2024: Join the Ledyard Public Library in welcoming Matthew Reardon to talk about his new book The Traitor's Homecoming:...

Giggles and Wiggles is a fun, active storytime for children ages 18 months – 3 and their caregivers. There will be stories, fingerplays, music, and more! Registration is not required. However, space is limited to the first 15 families. If this session is full, we are offering another session at 10:30.

Local Event: Wiggles and Giggles: Toddler Storytime

Wiggles and Giggles: Toddler Storytime

Wednesday September 11, 2024: Giggles and Wiggles is a fun, active storytime for children ages 18 months – 3 and their caregivers. There will be...

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and fun for ages 3 - 5 and their caregivers. Play stations at the end of each storytime actively engage, entertain, and build the skills of the children who participate. We meet in the children’s room of Gales Ferry Library before storytime begins. Registration is not required. However, space is limited to the first 15 families.

Local Event: Preschool Storytime 

Preschool Storytime 

Thursday September 12, 2024: Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and fun for ages 3 - 5 and their caregivers. Play stations at the end of each...

Our Celebrating Community series continues and we are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! Drop in to Bill Library or Gales Ferry Library to pick up the supplies to make a paper flower. This program is made possible with help from the Friends of Ledyard Public Library.

Local Event: Celebrating Community: Hispanic Heritag Month

Celebrating Community: Hispanic Heritag Month

Saturday September 14, 2024: Our Celebrating Community series continues and we are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! Drop in to Bill Library or...

Ledyard Public Library is partnering with the Ledyard Beautification Committee, Girl Scout Troop 63060, and the Rain Garden Commitee of the Ledyard Garden Club to bring you Lucky the Ledyard Lizard! We will provide the painting supplies and once your rock is dry, we will seal it and then place it in the Rain Garden at Bill Library. Lucky will slither along the path leading from the patio to the parking lot. If you can't make it to the event you are welcome to paint a rock at home and add it at your convenience. Let's see how long he can grow! For all ages and registration is not required.

Local Event: Lucky the Ledyard Lizard Community Event

Lucky the Ledyard Lizard Community Event

Saturday September 14, 2024: Ledyard Public Library is partnering with the Ledyard Beautification Committee, Girl Scout Troop 63060, and the Rain...

Baby Storytime welcomes newborns – 18 months and their caregivers to participate in songs, fingerplays, bounces, and more! This storytime is repeated at 11:00 a.m. so choose which session works best for you. Registration is not required, just drop in for the fun!

Local Event: Baby Storytime

Baby Storytime

Monday September 16, 2024: Baby Storytime welcomes newborns – 18 months and their caregivers to participate in songs, fingerplays, bounces, and...

Lego Club is a time to come together with other people who love building and creating with Legos. Challenges are offered if participants are interested, but the goal of this program is to have fun and be creative with friends. For ages 5 - 12 and registration is required.

Local Event: Lego Club

Lego Club

Tuesday September 17, 2024: Lego Club is a time to come together with other people who love building and creating with Legos. Challenges are...

Join us every other Tuesday at Bill Library to hang out, play games and participate in activities directed towards teens. This week we are designing and crafting our own pop sockets. Enjoy crafting, music and snacks. For ages 12-18. No registration is required.

Local Event: Teen Tuesday: DIY Pop Sockets

Teen Tuesday: DIY Pop Sockets

Tuesday September 17, 2024: Join us every other Tuesday at Bill Library to hang out, play games and participate in activities directed towards...

Wednesday September 18, 2024: Giggles and Wiggles is a fun, active storytime for children ages 18 months – 3 and their caregivers. There will be...

Thursday September 19, 2024: Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and fun for ages 3 - 5 and their caregivers. Play stations at the end of each...

Join us for Pokémon fun! Battle your friends, show off your card collection, enjoy themed crafts and discuss all things Pokémon! Ages 5-18. No registration is required.

Local Event: Pokemon Club

Pokemon Club

Saturday September 21, 2024: Join us for Pokémon fun! Battle your friends, show off your card collection, enjoy themed crafts and discuss all...

The Ledyard Public Library and Connecticut Sisters in Crime is proud to bring you An Author Talk Series that is sure to be a thrill! Each month this fall we’re bringing you a different, dynamic Connecticut crime writer to talk about their work. Sisters in Crime Connecticut (SinC-CT) is a community dedicated to supporting mystery authors at all stages of their careers in Connecticut and beyond. Their goal is to create a vibrant community for members through events focused on craft, the business of writing, promotional opportunities, and more. On Monday, September 23 we've got Manju Soni, Author of "Defying Apartheid". Manju Soni is a former eye surgeon turned author. She was born and grew up under apartheid in South Africa, where she was introduced to social justice issues at a young age during the Soweto Uprising student protests. Her debut nonfiction book, Defying Apartheid captures her experiences during these tumultuous times. Find Manju’s work on Amazon and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Best suited for adults. Registration is not required. Date:

Local Event: Connecticut Sisters in Crime Author Series - Manju Soni

Connecticut Sisters in Crime Author Series -...

Monday September 23, 2024: The Ledyard Public Library and Connecticut Sisters in Crime is proud to bring you An Author Talk Series that is sure...

Connecticut Sisters in Crime Author Series - Manju Soni

Monday September 23, 2024: Baby Storytime welcomes newborns – 18 months and their caregivers to participate in songs, fingerplays, bounces, and...

Wednesday September 25, 2024: Giggles and Wiggles is a fun, active storytime for children ages 18 months – 3 and their caregivers. There will be...

Local Event: Preschool Storytime

Preschool Storytime

Thursday September 26, 2024: Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and fun for ages 3 - 5 and their caregivers. Play stations at the end of each...

Vanessa Fasanella will lead participants in learning about why and how to use essential oils, the myths and the facts. Then, you will create your own scented hand lotion, sugar scrub, elixir oil, and bath salt. There will be handouts to take home. Those with severe allergies should not attend this program. For ages 11 - 18 and registration is required.

Local Event: Lotions, Potions, Elixirs, and Bath Salts

Lotions, Potions, Elixirs, and Bath Salts

Saturday September 28, 2024: Vanessa Fasanella will lead participants in learning about why and how to use essential oils, the myths and the...

Monday September 30, 2024: Baby Storytime welcomes newborns – 18 months and their caregivers to participate in songs, fingerplays, bounces, and...

We will be discussing Hilo: The Boy Who Crashed to Earth by Judd Winick. The books will be available for pickup at Bill Library in early September. For ages 8 - 11 and registration is required.

Local Event: Graphic Novel Club

Graphic Novel Club

Monday September 30, 2024: We will be discussing Hilo: The Boy Who Crashed to Earth by Judd Winick. The books will be available for pickup at...

Join us every other Tuesday at Bill Library to hang out, play games and participate in activities directed towards teens. This week we are designing and painting mini pumpkins. Enjoy crafting, music and snacks. For ages 12-18. No registration is required.

Local Event: Teen Tuesday: Mini Pumpkin Painting

Teen Tuesday: Mini Pumpkin Painting

Tuesday October 1, 2024: Join us every other Tuesday at Bill Library to hang out, play games and participate in activities directed towards...

Wednesday October 2, 2024: Giggles and Wiggles is a fun, active storytime for children ages 18 months – 3 and their caregivers. There will be...

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