# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 11th Annual Bumpers & Books: A Literary Trunk-or-Treat!
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Saturday, October 17, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Rain Date: Saturday, October 24

Join the Groton Public Library for our eleventh annual Bumpers & Books: A Literary Trunk-or-Treat! Library staff, volunteers, and community members will be on hand in the back parking lot to give out treats from the trunks of their vehicles, decorated to represent books, authors, or Dewey Decimal call numbers.

There will be balloon artistry, crafts, face painting, tattoos, and free snacks. Attendees may also wander our Book Patch and select a free, brand-new book, take photos in the Picture Patch, and play lawn games. Bumpers & Books is free and open to the public. Children are encouraged to dress in costume to add to the festivities. For more information, contact Kim Balentine at (860) 441-6750 or kbalentine@groton-ct.gov.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/groton/11th-annual-bumpers-and-books-a-literary-trunk-or-treat/200029534142049
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, fine-arts
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 198

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Groton
- **state**: CT
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Groton Public Library
- **lat**: 41.348174357326
- **long**: -72.029876912102
- **full address**: Groton Public Library, 52 Newtown Rd, Groton, CT 06340-4350, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 11th Annual Bumpers & Books: A Literary Trunk-or-Treat! being held?
  - **A:** 11th Annual Bumpers & Books: A Literary Trunk-or-Treat! takes place on Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Groton Public Library, 52 Newtown Rd, Groton, CT 06340-4350, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 11th Annual Bumpers & Books: A Literary Trunk-or-Treat!?
  - **A:** 11th Annual Bumpers & Books: A Literary Trunk-or-Treat! is organized by Groton Public Library.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 11th Annual Bumpers & Books: A Literary Trunk-or-Treat! is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Groton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 190+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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