Small Works Opening Reception: TONIGHT 6 – 8! LIBRARY HOURS: Monday 12:30-8:30, Tuesday 9:30-5:30, Wednesday 12:30-8:30, Thursday 9:30-5:30, Friday 9:30-5:30, Saturday 9:30-3:00
At the Library
Computers are available for adults and children. The library has headphones and disposable headphone covers you can borrow. You are also welcome to bring your own headphones if you need to use computer audio.
Search the holdings of other Connecticut Libraries:
Librarian's Corner
Autumn is in full swing and we are gearing up for some of our biggest events and fundraisers of the year! Our Small Works Exhibition Fundraiser kicks off on Friday, November 7 with a gala Opening Reception. Join us for snacks and sips, and enjoy live music from the talented student musicians of Lewis Mills Highschool while you view the show. Meet some of our talented artists and get first pick of artwork. All art is priced at $100, with 30% of sales going to benefit the Library. Original art makes a unique and thoughtful gift; start your holiday shopping – or treat yourself!
On December 6 it’s time for our Library Friends’ Annual Holiday Open House and Craft Sale! Shoppers can enjoy complimentary goodies while they browse our holiday book carts and choose from a wide variety of handmade crafts and goodies. Our Craft Sale features one-of-a-kind handmade gifts including knitwear, pottery, woodwork, papercrafts, ornaments, jewelry, wreaths and more; you’re bound to find something special. And don’t forget to take a chance on some of the fabulous prizes in our Teacup Auction - you do not have to be present for the drawing in order to win.
The Library will be open for extended hours from 4 -7 that evening as part of Harwinton’s Hometown Holiday. We’ll have drop-in crafts for little hands and Letter Writing Station where they can write a letter to give to Santa! The Craft Sale continues through December 24 during normal Library hours.
As we look forward to the busy holidays we are deeply grateful for all of the generous and skilled supporters who give their time, their work, and their talent in support of our Library!
Afternoon Book Discussion Thurs., Nov. 13th @ 2 pm
The Library Book
by Susan Orlean
The author chronicles the LAPL fire and its aftermath to showcase the larger, crucial role that libraries play in our lives; delves into the evolution of libraries, brings each department of the library to vivid life through on-the-ground reporting; studies arson and attempts to burn a copy of a book herself; reflects on her own experiences in libraries; and reexamines the case of Harry Peak, the arson suspect.
Book Discussion - Monday, November 17th @ 6 pm
North Woods
by Daniel Mason
A multi-generational story of a single house and plot of land in New England from the Puritan era to the present day, featuring human and non-human inhabitants. It explores interconnected themes of memory, fate, nature, and the passage of time, using a unique, genre-blurring narrative style that blends historical fiction with elements of magical realism and humor.