Tolland Public Library Foundation

04/12/2026

Our friends at the Tolland Historical Society are hosting this interesting program on Thursday, April 16 in the library’s Program Room.

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Join the Tolland Historical Society on Thursday, April 16 for another interesting America 250 program when it hosts Kevin Johnson in "Jordan Freeman: The Fight to Set a People Free."
Freeman was an African American servant of John Ledyard and the body servant of Col. William Ledyard in the Revolutionary War.
Mr. Johnson, an employee of the State Library’s History and Genealogy Unit, has been portraying Mr. Freeman for about 17 years. His presentation is based on extensive research in the collections of the Connecticut State Library and the Museum of Connecticut History in Hartford.
The talk will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on April 16 in the Program Room of the Tolland Public LIbrary at 21 Tolland Green in Tolland.
There is a suggested $5 donation, which can be made in person or via https://tollandhistorical.org/ The Tolland Historical Society is a community-affiliated partner of the State of CT America 250 | CT Commission and will have continued programming throughout the year.

03/02/2026

Feb. 24, 2026 marked a momentous occasion for the Tolland Public Library Foundation as it unveiled its Legacy Donor Wall at the Tolland Public Library before a crowd that included many donors from the past 30 years.
In those years, the foundation has granted nearly $250,000 to the library for programs, technology and databases like Ancestry.com.
The crowd was welcomed by Town Manager Brian Foley, President Linda Byam and Library Director MaryAnne Pelletier. The wall was the brainchild of Dani Titterton, the vice president of the Foundation's board.
The audience watched as Phil Titterton and Mike Byam unveiled the wall and the donors and their family members then took photos of themselves with the trunk, branches and leaves on the wall.
Thank you to Andre Garant for the photos.

12/02/2025

On this , the Tolland Public Library Foundation hopes you will consider making a tax-deductible donation to the support the foundation. It was established in 1996 to make grants to the library to support programs and initiatives beyond what is provided in the town budget.
The foundation has provided audio/visual equipment in both of its the library's program rooms, funded databases including Ancestry.com for years, supplied mobile hot spots and computers for the public to use, and has brought best-selling authors and Pulitzer-Prize-winning journalists to Tolland to speak in the Eaton-Dimock-King Authors Series for 15 years.
The foundation also accepts bequests, and it has wisely invested those gifts in support of the library.
Donations can be made using the QR code below or by mailing a check made out to the Tolland Public Library Foundation to the foundation at 21 Tolland Green, Tolland, CT 06084.
Thank you in advance for any support you can provide, and here's wishing you a wonderful holiday season.

10/25/2025

Thanks to Dom Amore for an engaging book talk sponsored by the Tolland Public Library Foundation on Oct. 20. Dom, the Hartford Courant’s lead sports columnist since 2021, came to talk about the book he has co-written with Hall of Fame coach Jim Calhoun, “More Than a Game: How the UConn Basketball Dynasty was Built on a Culture of Caring.”
He summed up Calhoun’s ability to become a father figure for many of his players: “He believed in you before you believed in yourself.”
His talk was the first in our 15th season of the Eaton-Dimock-King Authors Series.
Thanks to Foundation President Linda Byam for the photo of series host and Foundation secretary Kate Farrish and Dom and to Library Director MaryAnne Pelletier for the new, cushy chairs at the library.

10/20/2025

We can seat a few more people for tonight's have space for free book talk with Hartford Courant sports columnist Dom Amore. He'll be discussing the book he has co-written with Hall of Fame coach Jim Calhoun: “More than a Game: How the UConn Basketball Dynasty Was Built Upon a Culture of Caring."
Registration is required, and it can be done at https://tollandct.libcal.com/calendar?cid=21006&t=d...
Here are the details about the talk and the book:
Amore will be speaking at the Tolland Public Library at 21 Tolland Green in Tolland on Monday, Oct. 20 at 6:30 p.m. (Unfortunately, Calhoun can't be there.)
The book, by Amore, a seven-time winner of the Connecticut Sportswriter of the Year award, and Calhoun, is described as a “heartfelt and candid memoir that goes beyond the stats and trophies to showcase a life devoted to building a culture of family and care.”
The talk is being sponsored by the Tolland Public Library Foundation, which is launching its 15th year of hosting the Eaton-Dimock-King Authors Series.
Amore will be selling copies of the book at the event. He previously appeared in the Tolland authors series in 2018 to speak about his first book, “Franchise on the Rise: The First Twenty Years of the New York Yankees.”
Calhoun is one of the most successful coaches in college basketball history. In more than 40 years in the game, including 26 at the University of Connecticut, he won more than 900 games. These included 629 games at UConn, where he won national championships in 1999, 2004 and 2011. He was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, the sport's highest honor, in 2005.
Throughout his life and career, Calhoun has emphasized personal relationships and now, in his 80s, he remains in contact with hundreds of his former players, and to many of whom he remains a father figure.
Featuring tales of iconic players like Ray Allen, Kemba Walker and Rip Hamilton, as well as unsung heroes who found success off the court, More Than a Game celebrates the power of belief, community and resilience. Whether you're a basketball fan or simply inspired by stories of transformative leadership, this is a must-read.

10/19/2025

We still have space for tomorrow night's free book talk with Hartford Courant sports columnist Dom Amore. He'll be discussing the book he has co-written with Hall of Fame coach Jim Calhoun: “More than a Game: How the UConn Basketball Dynasty Was Built Upon a Culture of Caring."
Registration is required, and it can be done at https://tollandct.libcal.com/calendar?cid=21006&t=d&d=0000-00-00&cal=21006&inc=0

Here are the details about the talk and the book:
Amore will be speaking at the Tolland Public Library at 21 Tolland Green in Tolland on Monday, Oct. 20 at 6:30 p.m. (Unfortunately, Calhoun can't be there.)
The book, by Amore, a seven-time winner of the Connecticut Sportswriter of the Year award, and Calhoun, is described as a “heartfelt and candid memoir that goes beyond the stats and trophies to showcase a life devoted to building a culture of family and care.”
The talk is being sponsored by the Tolland Public Library Foundation, which is launching its 15th year of hosting the Eaton-Dimock-King Authors Series.
Amore will be selling copies of the book at the event. He previously appeared in the Tolland authors series in 2018 to speak about his first book, “Franchise on the Rise: The First Twenty Years of the New York Yankees.”
Calhoun is one of the most successful coaches in college basketball history. In more than 40 years in the game, including 26 at the University of Connecticut, he won more than 900 games. These included 629 games at UConn, where he won national championships in 1999, 2004 and 2011. He was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, the sport's highest honor, in 2005.
Throughout his life and career, Calhoun has emphasized personal relationships and now, in his 80s, he remains in contact with hundreds of his former players, and to many of whom he remains a father figure.
Featuring tales of iconic players like Ray Allen, Kemba Walker and Rip Hamilton, as well as unsung heroes who found success off the court, More Than a Game celebrates the power of belief, community and resilience. Whether you're a basketball fan or simply inspired by stories of transformative leadership, this is a must-read.

10/17/2025

Slots are filling up quickly for Dom Amore's free book talk on Oct. 20 about the book he co-wrote with Hall of Fame Coach Jim Calhoun, "More than a Game: How the UConn Basketball Dynasty Was Built Upon a Culture of Caring."
Registration is required and can be done by visiting https://tollandct.libcal.com/event/15402530.
The book, by Amore, a seven-time winner of the Connecticut Sportswriter of the Year award, and Calhoun, is described as a “heartfelt and candid memoir that goes beyond the stats and trophies to showcase a life devoted to building a culture of family and care.”
The talk is being sponsored by the Tolland Public Library Foundation, which is launching its 15th year of hosting the Eaton-Dimock-King Authors Series. Calhoun is not expected to attend the talk.
Amore, the lead sports columnist at the Hartford Courant, will be selling copies of the book at the event. He previously appeared in the Tolland authors series in 2018 to speak about his first book, “Franchise on the Rise: The First Twenty Years of the New York Yankees.”
Calhoun is one of the most successful coaches in college basketball history. In more than 40 years in the game, including 26 at the University of Connecticut, he won more than 900 games. These included 629 games at UConn, where he won national championships in 1999, 2004 and 2011. He was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, the sport's highest honor, in 2005.
Throughout his life and career, Calhoun has emphasized personal relationships and now, in his 80s, he remains in contact with hundreds of his former players, and to many of whom he remains a father figure.

10/13/2025

Seats are filling up quickly for a free book talk one week from today when Hartford Courant sports columnist Dom Amore will be talking about the book he has co-written with Hall of Fame coach Jim Calhoun: “More than a Game: How the UConn Basketball Dynasty Was Built Upon a Culture of Caring."
Registration is required, and space is limited. Register at
https://tollandct.libcal.com/calendar?cid=21006&t=d&d=2025-10-20&cal=21006&inc=0

Here are the details about the talk and the book:

Amore will be speaking at the Tolland Public Library at 21 Tolland Green in Tolland on Monday, Oct. 20 at 6:30 p.m. (Unfortunately, Calhoun can't be there.)
The book, by Amore, a seven-time winner of the Connecticut Sportswriter of the Year award, and Calhoun, is described as a “heartfelt and candid memoir that goes beyond the stats and trophies to showcase a life devoted to building a culture of family and care.”
The talk is being sponsored by the Tolland Public Library Foundation, which is launching its 15th year of hosting the Eaton-Dimock-King Authors Series. Advance registration is required.
Amore will be selling copies of the book at the event. He previously appeared in the Tolland authors series in 2018 to speak about his first book, “Franchise on the Rise: The First Twenty Years of the New York Yankees.”
Calhoun is one of the most successful coaches in college basketball history. In more than 40 years in the game, including 26 at the University of Connecticut, he won more than 900 games. These included 629 games at UConn, where he won national championships in 1999, 2004 and 2011. He was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, the sport's highest honor, in 2005.
Throughout his life and career, Calhoun has emphasized personal relationships and now, in his 80s, he remains in contact with hundreds of his former players, and to many of whom he remains a father figure.
Featuring tales of iconic players like Ray Allen, Kemba Walker and Rip Hamilton, as well as unsung heroes who found success off the court, More Than a Game celebrates the power of belief, community and resilience. Whether you're a basketball fan or simply inspired by stories of transformative leadership, this is a must-read.

10/11/2025

Kindle your love of reading!
Stop by the Tolland Public Library's table at the Tolland Harvest Fest on the Tolland Green today from noon to 4 p.m. and enter the drawing to win an Amazon Paperwhite Kindle e-reader.
Entrants must be from Tolland and be 12 and over.
Sponsored by the Tolland Public LIbrary Foundation.

10/04/2025

Jim Calhoun’s co-author, Dom Amore, to discuss their book on UConn men’s basketball on Monday, Oct. 20 at the Tolland Public Library

Dom Amore, the Hartford Courant’s lead sports columnist since 2021, will discuss a book he has co-authored with Hall of Fame coach Jim Calhoun, “More than a Game: How the UConn Basketball Dynasty Was Built Upon a Culture of Caring,’’ at the Tolland Public Library at 21 Tolland Green in Tolland on Monday, Oct. 20 at 6:30 p.m.
The book, by Amore, a seven-time winner of the Connecticut Sportswriter of the Year award, and Calhoun, is described as a “heartfelt and candid memoir that goes beyond the stats and trophies to showcase a life devoted to building a culture of family and care.”
The free talk is being sponsored by the Tolland Public Library Foundation, which is launching its 15th year of hosting the Eaton-Dimock-King Authors Series.Advance registration is required. To register, visit https://tollandct.libcal.com/event/15402530. Space is limited. Calhoun is not expected to attend the talk.
Amore will be selling copies of the book at the event. He previously appeared in the Tolland authors series in 2018 to speak about his first book, “Franchise on the Rise: The First Twenty Years of the New York Yankees.”
Calhoun is one of the most successful coaches in college basketball history. In more than 40 years in the game, including 26 at the University of Connecticut, he won more than 900 games. These included 629 games at UConn, where he won national championships in 1999, 2004 and 2011. He was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, the sport's highest honor, in 2005.
Throughout his life and career, Calhoun has emphasized personal relationships and now, in his 80s, he remains in contact with hundreds of his former players, and to many of whom he remains a father figure.
Featuring tales of iconic players like Ray Allen, Kemba Walker and Rip Hamilton, as well as unsung heroes who found success off the court, More Than a Game celebrates the power of belief, community and resilience. Whether you're a basketball fan or simply inspired by stories of transformative leadership, this is a must-read.

09/29/2025

Jim Calhoun’s co-author, Dom Amore, to discuss their book on UConn men’s basketball on Monday, Oct. 20 at the Tolland Public Library

Dom Amore, the Hartford Courant’s lead sports columnist since 2021, will discuss a book he has co-authored with Hall of Fame coach Jim Calhoun, “More than a Game: How the UConn Basketball Dynasty Was Built Upon a Culture of Caring,’’ at the Tolland Public Library at 21 Tolland Green in Tolland on Monday, Oct. 20 at 6:30 p.m.
The book, by Amore, a seven-time winner of the Connecticut Sportswriter of the Year award, and Calhoun, is described as a “heartfelt and candid memoir that goes beyond the stats and trophies to showcase a life devoted to building a culture of family and care.”
The free talk is being sponsored by the Tolland Public Library Foundation, which is launching its 15th year of hosting the Eaton-Dimock-King Authors Series. Advance registration is required. To register, visit https://tollandct.libcal.com/event/15402530. Space is limited. Calhoun is not expected to attend the talk.
Amore will be selling copies of the book at the event. He previously appeared in the Tolland authors series in 2018 to speak about his first book, “Franchise on the Rise: The First Twenty Years of the New York Yankees.”

Calhoun is one of the most successful coaches in college basketball history. In more than 40 years in the game, including 26 at the University of Connecticut, he won more than 900 games. These included 629 games at UConn, where he won national championships in 1999, 2004 and 2011. He was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, the sport's highest honor, in 2005.
Throughout his life and career, Calhoun has emphasized personal relationships and now, in his 80s, he remains in contact with hundreds of his former players, and to many of whom he remains a father figure.

Featuring tales of iconic players like Ray Allen, Kemba Walker and Rip Hamilton, as well as unsung heroes who found success off the court, More Than a Game celebrates the power of belief, community and resilience. Whether you're a basketball fan or simply inspired by stories of transformative leadership, this is a must-read.