HOLIDAY CLOSING – INDEPENDENCE DAY
The library will be closed on Monday, July 4th, for Independence Day. Have a great and safe holiday weekend!
OCEANS OF POSSIBILITIES ARE HERE!
Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Program has started and will run until August 13th. Stop by the library to register and pick up your reading logs and bingo cards, if you haven't already. Children are encouraged to read at least 20 minutes per day, tweens and teen - at least 30 minutes. Record your reading [...]
SOCIAL WORKER OFFICE HOURS
Ashley Galica, the Community Social Worker at Hockanum Valley Community Council, will be available from 9:00 am to 11:00 am on Wednesdays at the library. She will be able to provide FREE anxiety and depression screenings, as well case management services. Examples of some of the services available include linkage to area programs and agencies, [...]
HOLIDAY CLOSING – MEMORIAL DAY
The library will be closed on Monday, May 30th, in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 31st.
PASSPORT TO CT LIBRARIES
The month-long "Passport to Connecticut Libraries" program has officially started! To celebrate National Library Week during April, you're invited to visit all of the participating Connecticut public libraries. Take the opportunity to explore each library’s architecture, ambiance and collection. The program is open to adults and children, encouraging you to explore the many different libraries [...]
FOUND WORD POETRY CONTEST
We challenge you to write a poem from the package of found words we supply! Glue them down on paper to create your poem, then share with our community of readers and writers. You can work on your poem at home (grab 'n' go kits will be available), or at the library. Contest runs from [...]
SEED LENDING LIBRARY
We are open for the season! Stop by to browse our collection of seeds and start your garden today!
MASK POLICY UPDATE
As of March 1st, 2022, masks are no longer required, but recommended, while in the library building.
CELEBRATE WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH!
Celebrate Women's History Month with the Children's Department - check out a book from the juvenile library between March 14th and March 26th and you will be entered to win a copy of "Shirley Chisholm Dared: The Story of the First Black Woman in Congress" by Alicia D. Williams and April Harrison.
SIX WORD STORIES
Join us for Flash Fiction February! From Feb. 1 to Feb. 18, all ages can come into the library and write a six-word story from a variety of different genres. All entries will be displayed in the library, and at the end of the contest we will choose a winner from each genre and an [...]