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At the Library

Welcome to the Library!
The Harwinton Library is open to residents and non-residents alike. Items may be returned inside or through our Book Drop. We continue to offer curbside borrowing.

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.

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Librarian's Corner

Have you seen our New Look?

We’re delighted to be open again in a newly renovated Library! Be sure to visit and take a look at our new floors, new colors – and new books!

We’ve got lots of festive events planned as the holiday season gets underway. Our Small Works Exhibition Fundraiser kicks off on Friday, November 15 at our Opening Reception from 6 – 8. Stop in to enjoy complimentary refreshments and live music from the talented student musicians at Lewis Mills while you view the show.

Teens are invited to a Holiday Crafting Session on November 13th to make no-cook pet treats and reindeer food. Kids are invited to go on a Giving Thanks Scavenger Hunt beginning November 20th. And November isn’t just the month of Thanksgiving – it’s also National Dinosaur Month! Celebrate at Dino Bingo Night with games, activities and crafts.

The holiday season also means it’s almost time for our Annual Holiday Open House & Craft Sale on Saturday, December 7th. Are you a crafter or maker? Please consider donating some of your handiwork to our sale. Donations can be dropped off during Library hours – and all proceeds benefit the Library!

New In Our Collection

What Are We Reading This Month?

Afternoon Book Discussion - Thursday, Dec. 12th @ 2 pm


Christmas by the Book
by Anne Marie Ryan

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Two booksellers facing tough times decide to spread some Christmas cheer through the magic of anonymous book deliveries. They quietly deliver books to six residents of the village in need of some festive cheer. Maybe they can't save their bookstore, but at least they'll have one final chance to lift people's spirits through the power of reading.

Book Discussion - Monday, December 16th @ 6 pm


Winterdance
by Gary Paulsen

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Fueled by a passion for running dogs, Gary Paulsen entered the Iditarod–the 1150-mile winter sled-dog race between Anchorage and Nome– in dangerous ignorance and with a fierce determination. Winterdance is his account of this seventeen-day battle against Nature’s worst elements and his own frailty.