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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


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!

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What Are We Reading This Month?

Afternoon Book Discussion Thurs., February 12th @ 2 pm


The Nightingale
by Kirstin Hannah

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The Nightingale tells the stories of two sisters, separated by years and experience, by ideals, passion and circumstance, each embarking on her own dangerous path toward survival, love, and freedom in German-occupied, war-torn France–a heartbreakingly beautiful novel that celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and the durability of women.

Book Discussion - Monday, January 26th @ 6 pm


How to Age Disgracefully
by Clare Pooley

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When Lydia takes a job running the Senior Citizens’ Social Club she assumes she’ll be spending her time drinking tea and playing gentle games of cards. When the city council threatens to sell the doomed community center building, the members of the Social Club join forces with their tiny friends in the daycare next door to save the building. Will the police catch up with them?