Library Updates
Library hosts bestselling author for book signing event
EASTFORD — On Saturday, June 22, the Eastford Public Library hosted bestselling suspense author Vanessa Lillie for a book signing and interview. Lillie was promoting her latest novel, “Blood Sisters.” Lillie lives in Rhode Island, and is an enrolled citizen of the Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma. Jody Blanchette, who runs the library’s mystery book club “Grim Readers,” interviewed Lillie about “Blood Sisters.” Attendees then enjoyed refreshments.
Summer Reading Program Continues
What’s happening in the library in August? We’re finishing our summer program, “A Magic Treehouse Summer.” Can you or your children participate even though you’re not signed up for the program? Yes, you can, but please call us to sign up for individual programs. We have you do this so that we have plenty of materials for all the children and so we don’t go over the room capacity set by the building inspector.
We will also be collecting backpacks, lunch boxes and school supplies to give to Eastford Elementary School.
This year we are celebrating the beloved “Magic Treehouse” books by Mary Pope Osborne.
Upcoming Events
- Wednesday, Aug. 7, 3 p.m.: Papier-mâché Vase STEAM
- Wednesday, Aug. 7, 6 p.m.: 500-piece puzzle challenge
- Thursday, Aug. 8, 3 p.m.: Storytime in the treehouse, “Vacation Under the Volcano”
- Saturday, Aug. 10, 10:30 a.m.: Xen and her Cuddle Critters
- Saturday, Aug. 10, 8:30 p.m.: Movie in the Park, “Jersey Boys”
- Wednesday, Aug. 14, 3 p.m.: Paint Vases STEAM
- Wednesday, Aug. 14, 6 p.m.: Maker’s Night, Dream Pillow (Adults)
- Thursday, Aug. 15, 3 p.m.: Storytime in the treehouse, “Hour of the Olympics”
- Saturday Aug. 17, 10 a.m.: Kid Olympics (with ice cream cones after!)
In September we have not much planned as everyone gets into the routine of going back to school. Remember that we do have Maker’s Night the second Wednesday of every month. You can bring your own project to work on. Occasionally, we have a group craft. This is for adults. If you like mysteries, the Grim Readers meet every other month. Our next meeting is Aug. 17, at 6 p.m.
The BBC (Brownies, Books and Chat) book group meets every other month as well. The members pick a genre out of a bowl, find a book and lead the group discussion. Our next meeting is Sept. 14, at 1 p.m.
Library Hours and Contact
Monday: 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Thursday: 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Phone: (860) 974-2515