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1,000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is a program for children ages 0-5. The goal of the program is simple: Read 1,000 books before your child starts Kindergarten! Now that number may seem like a lot, but think about it... If you read one book a day to your new baby and continue on as they grow, you could have over 1,000 books read before they turn 3! If you are already well past the baby stage you can still participate. Read as many books as you can. Even if you don't make it to 1,000 books, you can still register and track your reading until your child starts kindergarten. With a generous grant from The North Stonington Education Foundation , we have incorporated the 5 practices of "Every Child Ready to Read" (Talk, Sing, Read, Write, Play) to launch our program, so participants can benefit from purposeful "gifts" that promote literacy as they work towards reading 1,000 books! HOW DOES IT WORK? Register for 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten and receive a starter kit which includes a reading bag , a folder with your 1st reading tracker #1-100, and a 1,000 books sticker sheet. For every 100 books read, fill out a tracking sheet and keep it in your folder. Download a 100 book tracking sheet or pick one up at the library when you need a new one. Each time you reach a 200 book milestone visit the library for a gift that celebrates "Every Child Ready to Read". 200 books= TALK: whisper phone 400 books= SING: song shaker 600 books= READ: book choice 800 books= WRITE: jumbo crayons 1,000 books= PLAY: Play-doh REGISTER NOW!

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.

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 .

BOARD & STAFF Board of Trustees Kate Parenteau - President Marietta Anderson - Vice President Randy Wyrofsky - Treasurer Jon Edwards - Secretary Ben Buehler - Trustee Heath Dugas- Trustee Ellen Flannery-Schroeder - Trustee Ellen Spring - Trustee Jen Strunk- Trustee Mike Westgate- Trustee Barbara Deindorfer-Young - Trustee Emeritus Library Staff Diane Deedy - Director Emily Noyes - Assistant Director and Children’s Librarian Kim Signor - Programming Coordinator Shannon Stuart - Library Assistant SOME OF OUR BOARD & RESTORATION COMMITTEE MEMBERS

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 .

Join us for A Novel Affair, an elegant evening of signature cocktails, wine provided by Jonathan Edwards Winery, beer provided by Trillium Brewing, amazing food, a silent auction, and great company. A fundraiser for Wheeler Library's Restoration & Renovation. 6-9 pm, Saturday, January 31st, 2026. Wheeler Library invites you to attend our next major fundraising event, Our Town ~ Our Table. The library will be transformed into a gathering space with abundant appetizers & small plates stationed on both floors, as well as passed hors d'ouvres, cocktails & mocktails, followed by coffee & desserts. Be ready for bidding as our silent auction has something enticing for everyone! Tickets can be purchased using the form below. For sponsorships click here. We look forward to seeing you! LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR CAMPAIGN EVENT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Thank you to our generous event sponsors.

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

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, Mar 04 Middle Ground Book Club / North Stonington RSVP Mar 04, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM North Stonington, 101 Main St, North Stonington, CT 06359, USA Readers in Grades 4-6 along with an adult will read and meet monthly to discuss a selection of books in a variety of genres. See All Sat, Mar 07 Take Your Child to the Library Day / North Stonington Learn more Mar 07, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM North Stonington, 101 Main St, North Stonington, CT 06359, USA Enjoy a morning of activities at Wheeler Library Sat, Mar 07 Take Your Child to the Library Day: Poppi's Planet / North Stonington RSVP Mar 07, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:20 AM North Stonington, 101 Main St, North Stonington, CT 06359, USA Get transported to Poppi’s Planet! An interactive performance lesson with music, dance and puppetry! +21 more Sat, Mar 07 Take Your Child to the Library Day: Super Owls / North Stonington RSVP Mar 07, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM North Stonington, 101 Main St, North Stonington, CT 06359, USA Meet a live owl ambassador, explore owl artifacts and go home with an owl craft! +23 more

1/3 ADULTS FAVORITE WEBSITES UPCOMING TITLES PODCASTS Here are some of our favorite websites for book and author discovery: “The best books on everything” - https://fivebooks.com https://www.thestorygraph.com/ User-friendly recommendations and authors similar to your favorites - Literature-map.com Reviews of science and nature books - https://www.nature.com/nature/articles?type=book-review N ew and upcoming titles from major publishers: https://press.princeton.edu/books https://mitpress.mit.edu https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/new-releases https://www.basicbooks.com https://knopfdoubleday.com/imprint/knopf Podcasts on books and reading: Marlon and Jake Read Dead People - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/articles/dead-people-pod Literary Friction - https://www.nts.live/shows/literaryfriction The Book Review (NYT) -https://www.nytimes.com/column/book-review-podcast Book Riot - https://bookriot.com/listen/shows/thepodcast/ Upcoming Adult Events Ink & Lens Series with David Hendley Thu, Mar 05 Wheeler Library More info RSVP Composting with Dr. Robert Rafka Tue, Mar 10 Wheeler Library More info RSVP Multiple Dates Starry Night Wed, Mar 11 North Stonington More info Ceremonial Stonework with Markham Starr Wed, Mar 18 Wheeler Library More info RSVP