Talcott Free Library

06/01/2026

🔅🎡🍦 Book of the Day! Happy first day of summer reading! 🔅🎡🍦

Love At Full Tilt by Jenny Howe

Lia Baker has spent the last few months wishing time would stand still. Soon her friends will head off to college while she's left behind, buried under her mom's anxiety and working a job she doesn't want. But life throws her for a loop when she wins a spot in the fiftieth-anniversary scavenger hunt at Fableland, a legendary theme park. The contest is a golden ticket to a world where her favorite stories come to life--and a chance for her to write some new ones of her own. Everything seems perfect, especially after she teams up with Mason, a cute rival who knows as much about Fableland as she does. Together, they're unstoppable. But as Mason's sweet smile starts to melt her focus, Lia realizes that she may have to choose between the future she wants to rewrite--and a love she hasn't planned for.

05/29/2026

Book Of The Day!!

I Am Agatha by Nancy Foley

Sharp, watchful, at once thrillingly perceptive and hidden from herself, Agatha is as imposing and full of feeling as the vast canyon her rustic adobe home overlooks. Loosely inspired by the life of Agnes Martin, I Am Agatha introduces us to this irascible, indelible character over the course of a strange, singular stretch of days—days during which she learns new ways to fathom life, death, and her own heart.

05/27/2026

Heads up for Sunday, June 14!

Here is a map of the road closures and race path for the Rockton area portion of the IRONMAN USA – Midwest race on Sunday, June 14th. Please be aware of these adjustments for the day. Special thanks to Rockton Police for your help with this. Thank you!

05/27/2026

Book of the Day!
The Weedy Garden by Margaret Renkl

Author Margaret Renkl, writes beautifully about our changing natural world. In her debut picture book, she asks questions that draw young readers deeper and deeper into the garden, inviting observation and conversation along the way. Each page turn introduces a new plant or animal friend, buzzing and dancing with quiet wonder. Billy Renkl, Margaret Renkl’s brother and frequent collaborator, brings the weedy garden to life through his signature mixed-media collages. Includes backmatter with more information about the residents of the garden, eco-friendly gardening tips, and instructions on how to make your own collage art project at home or in school.

05/26/2026

SONNY BOY BY AL PACINO
Chronicles his life from a difficult South Bronx childhood to his legendary acting career, exploring themes of love for his craft, fame, and the intersection of art and commerce.

05/25/2026

Friendly Reminder! Stop in to sign up for summer reading. Fun programs for all ages!

05/22/2026

Friendly Reminder! The library will be closed in observance of Memorial Day. See you Tueday, May 26!

05/21/2026

Friendly reminder! Summer reading is almost here! Sign up starts June 1 during regular library hours.