Library Director's Message

Hello,

Happy new year! The start of a new year is a wonderful time to consider both what we’ve accomplished and what lies ahead in our work and in our lives. Personally, I’m not one for resolutions, but I do like to ask questions and reflect on the answers. For example: What do I want to learn more about this year? Why is this important? The truth is I like to ask those questions year-round, but they seem especially timely for January. Over the last year we’ve asked ourselves lots of questions here in the library: How can our library services reflect the community we serve? What processes can we streamline to be more efficient for our patrons? In what ways can we provide better service? Here are some ways we are doing that in 2023:

-In case you missed it last month, each patron now gets 10 free black and white prints per day.

-We are getting new multi-function copiers this month that print and scan. Look for them soon in the library!

-And computers – our desktop computers will be upgraded with 27-inch screens later this month.

-We now offer Niche Academy with tutorials for patrons on our tools and databases.

For those of you looking to explore new skills in 2023 we’ve got you covered in January: learn meditation, become a little smarter, try your hand at writing a memoir (only 6 words!), organize and declutter, and communicate more effectively with your healthcare provider among many other programs. I hope you have some time to reflect on what you want more (or less) of this year. Whatever it is we are here to support you. If have suggestion for how we can better serve you, please drop me an email at [email protected]. I’ll see you soon at the library!

Warmly,

Kim McNally

Library Director

AARP Tax Aide

Tuesdays, February 14–April 11

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

AARP Tax-Aide provides free tax prep for low and middle-income taxpayers. Appointments will be available on Tuesdays at the Library (860-828-7126) and Thursdays at the Senior Center (860-828-7006).

Here's how it works:

-Call to schedule your appointment.

-Pick up your paperwork packet.

-Fill out your packet ahead of time.

-Attend your appointment.

Appointments usually fill up fast, so please schedule as soon as possible.

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Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Monday, January 16

The Library will close on Monday, January 16, in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. We will re-open on Tuesday.

Sit & Knit

Thursday, January 5, 19, 6:00 pm

Thursday, January 12, 26, 1:00 pm

Join us for a relaxing session of knitting and good company.

Friday Movie Matinees

Friday, January 6, 13, 20, 27, 1:00 pm

Please register for each movie you'd like to attend. See all upcoming movies.

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Garden Kit: Fig Cuttings

Pickup starts Wednesday, January 4

REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED

Start your own fig tree from a cutting! Kit includes cutting and instructions to help your figs grow. There are three fig varieties available this year: Olympia, White Marseille, and Brown Turkey. Choices are first come, first served, when you pick up your kit.

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Six Word Memoir Contest

Monday, January 9 – Friday, January 27

Writing the story of your life could take years… but what if you used only six words? Six-Word Memoirs are “a simple, creative way to get to the essence of anything—from the breaking news of the day to your own life and the way you live it.”

We invite you to create and share your own Six-Word Memoir online or at the Reference Desk. Memoirs will be shared anonymously in our display case, and all participants will receive a personalized bookmark with their memoir on it.

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Organizing and Decluttering

Monday, January 9, 6:30 pm

Get tips and ideas on how to declutter and organize your home!

Register