The Small Town Librarian

07/09/2022

Another CT library has recently experienced book challenges. This article comes just after Cragin Memorial Library in Colchester had a similar experience, except the challenger was the town’s First Selectman.
As a librarian, I firmly believe in allowing unrestricted access to information in the library. It ensures that we are able to serve the needs of everyone in our community because we respect diversity and that should be reflected in our collections.
In these book challenge situations, the parent/caretaker should be the one guiding what their children read. It is not the job of the library or its staff to censor what our patrons read.

COVENTRY — A group of mothers upset over a Pride display in the children’s section of the Booth & Dimock Memorial Library last month demanded that the books in the

03/18/2021

New books✨

Music: It’s a Trip by Joywave / iMovie

03/03/2021

02/28/2021

The door will be open, no more ringing the bell and waiting to be allowed inside!

🔹All patrons will be required to apply hand sanitizer or wear gloves provided in the entryway prior to entering the main library
🔹If you see a sign on the door asking you to wait to enter, it means the library is at maximum capacity. If there is no sign, come on in
🔹A mask covering your nose and mouth must be worn at all times while inside the library
🔹Children are welcome but must remain under adult supervision at all times
🔹If you have a group of more than 4 people, please call ahead and let the library know so we can accommodate accordingly

02/23/2021

What have we been up to at EPL?🤔
Here’s a sneak peek! Hint: it involves moving a lot of heavy objects...

02/19/2021

I’m working on finishing The Scent Keeper by Erica Bauermeister, Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood, and We Keep the Dead Close by Becky Cooper.
Do you read just one or multiple books at a time?📚

02/12/2021

If you have a family member or friend who needs assistance scheduling their COVID vaccine, please contact the Eastford Public Library. The staff will happily schedule an appointment for them to come in, use the computers, and they can assist with the registration process.

Current hours:
Mondays 1-6
Tuesdays 1-6
Thursdays 11-6

860-974-0125
[email protected]

Please note, the library will be closed Monday, 2/15 in observance of Presidents’ Day.

02/11/2021

Call Eastford Public Library to pick up your snowy owl craft kit to accompany the storytime next Thursday, 2/18 at 11:30am.

Zoom information is included in the kits.

860-974-0125

02/08/2021

Try one of our graphic novel adaptations of classics