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DONATE Wheeler Library is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. All gifts are tax deductible. Memorial and celebration gifts may be made in honor of, or in memory of a special person. Thank you for supporting Wheeler Library with your gift. Please contact the Library Director, Diane Deedy, at 860.535.0383, or director@wheelerlibrary.org with any questions about memorial gifts. MAKE A DONATION! Jennie S. Wheeler Memorial Fund More than a century ago, Jennie S. Wheeler was the force behind the creation of the Wheeler School and Library. Today, the library operates with a reliance on funds endowed to us by the Wheeler family. In honor of that, the Jennie S. Wheeler Legacy Fund was created for those who wish to remember Wheeler Library in their estate plans. You can help ensure the library’s future with a planned gift. To leave an unrestricted gift to Wheeler Library, you can use the following words: “I give, devise and bequeath to the Wheeler School and Library, Inc. , PO Box 217, 101 Main Street, North Stonington, CT 06359 ___ percent of my estate or the sum of ___.” Wheeler Library’s federal tax ID is 06-0728869.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS GET A LIBRARY CARD ACCESS MY ACCOUNT RENEW LIBRARY MATERIALS INTERLIBRARY LOANS FACILITY RENTAL You are eligible to obtain a Wheeler Library card without charge if you reside in or own property in North Stonington, or if you work in North Stonington. Connecticut residents from outside North Stonington are entitled to borrowing privileges if they have a public library card from the their hometown. Please bring identification and a current, valid hometown library card to register. A current CT driver’s license or CT Photo ID with a North Stonington residential address is acceptable identification. New North Stonington residents who have not yet updated their driver’s license information may provide current photo identification and proof of current residential address. A post office box is not sufficient address. Additional suggested forms for proof of current address include:Telephone Bill; Cable Bill; Electric Bill; Credit Card Bill; Automobile registration or Automobile insurance card. Work in North Stonington but live out of state? Please bring photo identification with proof of residential address and proof of current employment in North Stonington. Your library card will allow you to borrow physical items from Wheeler Library. Digital collections and access to the collections of other public libraries in the state is limited to CT residents. Neighboring states have similar resources available. Cards expire every three years. Please bring your card in for renewal and provide any changes to your name, address, phone numbers, and email address. To access your Wheeler Library account and see what materials you have on loan, what is being held for you, and what materials you are on the waiting list for, click here , and use your library card number to access your account. If you need your library card number, please email or call us. Our online catalog opens the doors to books, movies, ebooks, audiobooks and more for you to borrow from around the state…you’ll want your library card number to browse and borrow from home or anywhere. Give us a call 860-535-0383 or email us at wheelerlibrarystaff@gmail.com for details or help. F ind our online card catalog at: ns.catalog.lionlibraries.org Having trouble getting your Overdrive/Libby digital items since we made the switch to LION? Try this document for help. To renew a book online, click here and login using your library card number. Don’t know it? Call or email us. We do not charge fines. Questions? Please contact us at 860-535-0383, or by email, wheelerlibrarystaff@gmail.com . The starting point for borrowing from other libraries is here - the item(s) will be delivered to Wheeler Library and we will notify you as they arrive. Questions? Please contact us at 860-535-0383, or by email, wheelerlibrarystaff@gmail.com . Wheeler Library has awed and inspired residents and visitors with its history and architecture since it opened in 1900. Constructed of Westerly red and Niantic gray granite, it is both a living monument to its generous founder, Jennie Wheeler, and a North Stonington landmark, situated in the heart of the village. Library Rental for Meetings, Events, and Special Occasions The Wheeler Library provides a beautiful, unique setting for events ranging from seminars and small receptions to intimate weddings. Our spacious second story reading room, with its high ceiling, huge windows, and book-filled perimeter provides the perfect space for many events. *For our Facility Rental Policy, Rental Agreement and Rental Application, click HERE . For corporate, association and nonprofit rates please contact library director, Diane Deedy, at 860-535-0383 or director@wheelerlibrary.org .

DISCOVERY KITS Our Discovery Kits are designed to help kids learn and explore from the comfort of home! From puzzles to art projects, STEM activities, and bird watching too! There's something for every child when you open the doors to one of our Discovery Kits. Click on the image to check availability or reserve a kit Select Place Hold Sign in with your library card number to reserve Solar System Bird Watching Rocks, Fossils & Arrowheads Puzzles Bird Watching Magnets Reptiles & Amphibians Flowers, Plants & Trees Magnets Animal Tracks

IMG_7960-EDIT-EDIT_edited IMG_7960-EDIT-EDIT_edited 1/6 CHILDREN Upcoming Children's Events Multiple Dates Storytime Wed, May 13 North Stonington More info Learn more Multiple Dates Kid's Yoga & Creative Movement Fri, May 15 North Stonington More info Learn more

Toy Lending Library Welcome to the Toy Lending Library! This page is under construction. LEGO Duplo My First Number Train Wooden Snake Alphabet Jigsaw Puzzle Wooden Tool Set Munchkin Mozart Music Life Cycle Figurines LEGO Duplo My First Number Train Tea Party Set Flowers, Plants & Trees Bushel of Veggies Wooden Food Cutting Set VTech Crawl Ball Mini Dog Figurines Playset Musical Elephant Toy Musical Turtle Toy Bee to Hive Matching Game Drop & Go Dump Truck (VTech) Magnetic Building Sticks Bucket of Duplos Super Smile Dentist Kit Melissa and Doug Get Well Doctor’s Kit Matching Dinos Kid K’nex Slamwich Game Clue Classic Detective Game . Garbage Truck Toys Jenga The Game of Life Apple to Apples Junior .

Wheeler Library invites you to sponsor our next major fundraising event, A Novel Affair. This exciting community event features music, cocktails, food and friends, topped off with an amazing auction. It promises to be a first-class event and an excellent opportunity for local businesses to associate themselves with a worthwhile cause. Our Town - Our Table : Event Sponsorship Opportunities A fundraiser for Wheeler Library's Restoration & Renovation. 6-9 pm, Saturday, January 31st, 2026. Wheeler Library invites you to sponsor our major fundraising event, Our Town - Our Table , to be held on January 31st, 2026. This exciting community event features fabulous food & drinks in great company, topped off with an amazing silent auction. It promises to be a first-class event and an excellent opportunity for local businesses to associate themselves with a worthwhile cause. All proceeds from this event will support Wheeler Library. With the recent award of a $2 million state library construction grant, we are moving forward with plans to update and renovate the library, creating spaces that will provide cultural, community and educational offerings for years to come. Sponsors can register directly using the form below, or click to view and print the Sponsorship Form. Please call the library with any questions, ask for Diane. Thank you for your consideration. We look forward to seeing you at Our Town - Our Table on January 31st. Thank you! View & Print Sponsorship Letter NEWBERY SPONSORSHIP $3,500 8 tickets to event ($1,000 value) Full-page ad in printed program Name on signage at event Recognition on social media posts Logo and link featured on Library website PULITZER SPONSORSHIP: $2,500 6 tickets to event ($750 value) Half-page ad in printed program Name on signage at event Recognition on social media posts Logo and link featured on Library website BOOKER SPONSORSHIP: $1000 4 tickets to event ($500 value) Quarter-page ad in printed program Name on signage at event Recognition on social media posts Logo and link featured on Library website NOBEL SPONSORSHIP: $500 2 tickets to event ($250 value) Name on signage at event Recognition on social media posts Listing in printed event program Logo and link featured on Library website Thank you to our generous event sponsors.

GRAB & GO BAGS Grab and Go Bags include a selection of high-interest children’s books related to the bag’s theme, games or puzzles, hands on crafts and activities and additional suggestions to continue your exploration on the topic at home, outdoors, online or out in the community! Click on the image to check availability or reserve a bag Select Place Hold Sign in with your library card number to reserve Dinosaurs Bugs Ocean States of Matter Garden Farm Poetry Up High in the Sky Yoga & Meditation Geography & Mapping pt. 1 Art & Creativity Food Spanish Wind & Weather coming soon! Author Eric Carle Pirates Author Kevin Henkes Meditation & Mindfulness We Love the Earth pt. 1 Things That Go

E-RESOURCES Hoopla - Wheeler Library has been awarded a generous grant from the North Stonington Education Foundation to bring Hoopla resources to our patrons. Borrow and enjoy audiobooks, eBooks, comics, movies, TV, magazines, or music everywhere you have a screen-your computer, your phone, your car, even your TV. hoopla syncs across all your devices, so you can stream titles immediately or whenever you're in the mood. hoopla offers more content, in more places, than any other digital library platform. Overdrive - Best-selling and award-winning fiction and nonfiction books and audiobooks as well as magazines. You may borrow up to 10 items at a time. Download the Libby app provided by OverDrive from your app store. The Lion Libraries Consortium eBook holdings consist of over 20,000 copies, while our Overdrive eAudio collection contains over 11,000 copies. LION also subscribes to Overdrive eMagazines, which offers patrons access to 3,485 individual titles. Wheeler Library's catalog can be found here . The Palace Project - All-in-one platform combining many of the library’s digital collections with those available from the Connecticut State Library. Download the Palace app from your app store.

CALENDAR Wheeler Library offers a wide variety of programs and opportunities for members of the North Stonington Community, and beyond! Our events cater to families, children, teens and adults too. There's something for everyone! Be sure to check back often for updates and new offerings. What's Happening at Wheeler Library? Multiple Dates Wed, May 13 Storytime / North Stonington Learn more May 13, 2026, 10:00 AM – 10:05 AM North Stonington, 101 Main St, North Stonington, CT 06359, USA Read, sing, & move with Ms. Emily. Wednesdays @ 10am Multiple Dates Fri, May 15 Kid's Yoga & Creative Movement / North Stonington Learn more May 15, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:10 AM North Stonington, 101 Main St, North Stonington, CT 06359, USA Imagine, stretch, and move with Ms. Kim

ARTS CORRIDOR Wheeler Library's Arts Corridor invites local artists and artisans to display their works throughout the year. The rotating gallery schedule allows artist to showcase their work and sell it to the greater North Stonington community. Featured Artist UPCOMING SHOWS September's featured work is a collective of local artists. This open show theme is: Artist's Choice. September Open Show - Artist's Choice October Mysterious Images November Visual Art Meets Literary Art Are you interested in displaying your artwork in our gallery? If so, please contact the library at (860) 535-0383, or wheelerlibrarystaff@gmail.com .