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Broad Brook Library Two

Started in 1919

08/31/2026

Monday August 31, 2026
It's Bonnie's Day In, Monday 2:00 – 5:00 pm
We will be closed on Monday, Sept 7 2026 [Labor Day]

On this day...
In 1980 Solidarity Labor Union in Poland is founded.

Starting Sept 1 2026 the town will be accepting Homestead Exemption Applications at the Assessors Office. This would allow for a 15% reduction in you property assessment for Owner Occupied Homes. Conditions may apply.
We have some applications available at the Broad Brook Library.

We have a few of the East Windsor 250th Anniversary books available ($20).

NEW BOOKS IN TODAY
This Changes Everything by Lisa Scottoline
The Housemaid's Wedding by Freida McFadden
Meet Me in Paris by Kristin Harmel
The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett

10 NEW SEASONAL CHILDREN's BOOKS IN TODAY
This is in addition to the books on the table. Come in and look them over!

As I hurtled through space, one thought kept crossing my mind: - every part of this rocket was supplied by the lowest bidder. ~ John Glenn

08/29/2026

Saturday August 29, 2026
Uncle Paul will be in to help you, Saturday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm.

Nothing has ever happened on this date.

Starting Sept 1 2026 the town will be accepting Homestead Exemption Applications at the Assessors Office. This would allow for a 15% reduction in you property assessment for Owner Occupied Homes. Conditions may apply.
We have some applications available at the Broad Brook Library.

We have a few of the East Windsor 250th Anniversary books available ($20).

We have a two large books with historic pictures of East Windsor. Come in and take a look.

Second Law of Procrastination: Procrastination avoids boredom; one never has the feeling that there is nothing important to do.

08/27/2026

Thursday August 27, 2026
It's our lucky day, Sandy will be here!

Our telephone is a Rotary Phone. Come in and learn how to use it

We can help make copies and send faxes, We have a public computer and printer

Happy Birthday to...
In 1882 Samuel Goldwyn, pioneer filmmaker
In 1899 C S Forester, historical novelist,
created Horatio Hornblower
In 1908 Lyndon B. Johnson, 36th President (1963-1969)

On this day...
In 1859 1st successful oil well drilled near Titusville, Penn.
In 1883 Krakatoa, WEST of Java, blew apart (Top that, St Helens).
In 1928 Kellogg-Briand Pact, where 60 nations
agreed to outlaw war.

Taking things philosophically is easy if they don't concern you. Bob Edwards

08/26/2026

Wednesday August 26, 2026
Come in and say hello to Karen, Wednesday 12:00 noon – 3:00 pm Get a free bookmark.

Starting Sept 1 2026 the town will be accepting Homestead Exemption Applications at the Assessors Office. This would allow for a 15% reduction in you property assessment for Owner Occupied Homes. Conditions may apply.
We have some applications available at the Broad Brook Library.

Puzzles - we have many 500 and 1000 piece puzzles here. They are free for the taking.

Happy Birthday to...
In 1873 Lee De Forest, invented the Audion vacuum tube
(radio tube).

On this day...
In 1629 Cambridge Agreement pledged. Massachusetts Bay Co.
stockholders agreed to emigrate to New England.
In 1791 John Fitch granted a US patent for his working steamboat.
In 1920 19th Amendment passes - Women's Suffrage granted
(about time!)

The early bird gets the worm. The early worm gets eaten. Norman R Augustine

08/25/2026

Tuesday August 25, 2026
It must be Therese if it's Tuesday

Starting Sept 1 2026 the town will be accepting Homestead Exemption Applications at the Assessors Office. This would allow for a 15% reduction in you property assessment for Owner Occupied Homes. Conditions may apply.
We will have some applications available at the Broad Brook Library.

Happy Birthday to...
In 1927 Althea Gibson, 1st black tennis champion
(in a major event)

On this day...
In 1825 Uruguay gains it's independence.
In 1929 Graf Zeppelin passes over San Francisco,
headed for Los Angeles after trans-Pacific
voyage from Tokyo.
In 1981 Voyager II flies past Saturn.

Obstacles are those scary things you see when you take your eyes off of your goal

08/22/2026

Saturday August 22, 2026
Uncle Paul will be at the desk today, Saturday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
It's going to be a lovely day at the library

Donations are welcomed - up to $10,000 ;-)
Our telephone is a Rotary Phone. Come in and learn how to use it.

NEW BOOKS IN TODAY
The Housemaid by Freida McFadden
Ward D by Freida McFadden
The Last Sister by Kendra Elliot
Delusional by James Patterson

NEW LARGE PRINT BOOK
Ward D by Freida McFadden Large Print

Happy Birthday to...
In 1862 Claude Debussy, composer
In 1920 Ray Bradbury, science fiction author.

On this day...
In 1787 John Fitch's steamboat completes it's tests,
years before Fulton builds his steamboat.

Life is perfect due to its imperfections

08/20/2026

Thursday August 20, 2026
Okay, late-1830s Boston abbreviation fad as “oll korrect” (a joking misspelling of “all correct”)
Okay, Today Sandy will guide the ship

Happy Birthday to...
In 1833 Benjamin Harrison, 23rd President (1889-1893)

On this day...
In 1977 Voyager II launched.

It's easier to kill time than to stop it

08/19/2026

Wednesday August 19, 2026
a very pleasant day
Watch out - It's Karen's day in - she may organize you!

It's Naionall Aviation Day

Happy Birthday to...
In 1646 John Flamsteed, 1st astronomer royal of England.
In 1785 Seth Thomas, pioneer in mass production of clocks.
In 1871 Orville Wright
In 1881 Georges Enesco, Romanian-born violinist and
composer (1881-1955)
In 1946 William Jefferson Clinton, 42nd President (1992-....)
In 1959 Bill Oakes was born in a little log cabin in Cecita, GA.

On this day...
In 1960 Francis Gary Powers convicted of spying
by USSR (U-2 incident)

I always use my turn signals. That way, by the time I get to the intersection, I need only glance at the dashboard to remind me which way I'm going.
Please do the same.

08/18/2026

Tuesday August 18, 2026
Therese will be here today, helping as usual

Bookmarks are free

Happy Birthday to...
In 1618 Virginia Dare, 1st child born in America of English parents.
In 1834 Marshall Field, founded a Chicago-based store chain.

Spend your time with people who make you happy, not those you have to impress

08/17/2026

Monday August 17, 2026
Today it's Bonnie's turn to help you. Monday 2:00 – 5:00 pm

A bunch of new books came in on Saturday - Check Them Out ;-)

Happy Birthday to...
In 1786 Davy Crockett
In 1892 Mae West. Go up and see her sometime.

On this day...
In 1858 1st bank in Hawaii opens.

One of the world's biggest problems is that the intelligent people are full of doubts while the stupid ones are full of confidence

Address

78 Main Street PO Box 94
Broad Brook, CT
060160094

Website

https://bblib.org/

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