By ctlreads on march 20, 2020 leave a comment we want to provide as many services as possible while still providing a safe environment for our staff and our patrons. Our five iconic villages are blessed with picturesque natural surroundings and gems such as lake waramaug, the shepaug river, and the litchfield hills. Washington author and literary enthusiast, ann hodgman, this program will lead a book discussion on ann patchetts bestselling novel, the dutch house. Charles town library read more, learn more, discover more. Southington public library 255 main street southington, ct 06489 phone. Our staff is available monday through friday by phone and through our. The washington green fair come join us for this years green fair on saturday, july 14, 2018 from 9am to 2pmrain or shine. Connecticut state library will be closed on saturday, february 15, and monday, february 17 in observance of presidents day.
Authors will be featured in conversation during special evening programs at the library. Dance for all is a community engagement initiative that brings free performances, demonstrations and dance classes to every neighborhood in washington, dc. Southeast library is happy to host the washington ballet for the upcoming program, meet a ballet dancer, which is part of their dance for all. One of the most interesting, though little known, museums and libraries in connecticut is the gunn memorial library and museum in washington. South norwalk public library 10 washington street norwalk, ct 06854 mon, wed, thu, fri, sat 9. Public library serving the barrington area and surrounding communities. There will not be a 2019 book fair but we are looking forward to 2020. These festivals are a celebration of the nations creative writing community. As a public association library 501c3 nonprofit organization, pequot library relies on the generosity of donors, corporate and community partners, and friends of pequot library memberships. We feature exhibits of work by local artists, musical nights, lectures for adults. The library of congress has held a national book festival every year since 2001.
Click on the magnifying glass to search the fairs on this page. Keyword title author subject series digital bookplate. Proceeds support preservation of the historic washington green and meeting house. The dutch house is a richly moving story that explores the indelible bond between two siblings, the house of their childhood, and a past that will not let them go. Washington offers the best of both worlds a smalltown lifestyle with a rich and vibrant cultural scene. Welcome to e library fairfield ct s online catalog library card number no spaces. This weekend on november 4 and 5, we are excited to once again foster the enjoyment of reading among connecticuts youth with two days of dynamic programming. In 1862, with their men off to fight for the union, it falls to the women of the union quilters of provide for the soldiers at the front and the veterans who have come home, to run farms and businesses, and to protect their homes and families when the confederate army threatens the elm creek valley. Great book selections history, fiction, mysteries, scifi, gardening, you name it. Dodd research center held their 15th annual connecticut childrens book fair in storrs. Vhs needs donations for the annual book sale the society is looking for new or used books, including childrens books, dvds, blue ray dvds, cds, books on cds.
The library of congress national book festival is an annual literary event that brings together bestselling authors and thousands of book fans for author talks, panel discussions, book signings and other activities. Canton public library 40 dyer avenue canton, ct 06019 8606935800 fax 8606935804 email the library. Please no encyclopedias, dictionaries, textbooks, or cassette or vcr tapes. A robust online toolkit and interactive workshops help pave the way for success. Shop the friends of the brookfield ct library for bargains and finds. Exclusive access to special products, invitationonly sales, and reading events. The 20th annual library of congress national book festival will be held saturday, aug. For those needing physical collection resources, we will respond as soon as staff return to the library. Southeast library district of columbia public library. The institute for american indian studies 38 curtis road washington, ct 06793 8608680518 contact hours.
National book festival presents the library of congress. Become a member of the sherman library association. The sherman library a special place for all to enjoy. A connecticut book fair by staff nov 22, 2006 earlier this month, the uconn coop and the thomas j. Pin your pin is patron until you change it forgot my pin. The friends of the byram shubert library is a volunteer organization founded in 1953 to support the byram shubert branch of the greenwich library. All library bound books are covered by a lifetime guarantee.
Stop in and see our amazing, newlyrenovated library at 505 n. Washington ct official tourism and community website. Click on a fair name to get more information for info on 2020 fairs gone by, click here. Many states, counties and cities also hold book festivals that recognize the achievements of local authors. Questions received via email and voicemail will still be answered. Fairfield university, 1073 north benson road, fairfield, ct 06824 library tel. Washington public library is now open to the public with limited hours. We just ended our book fair and she is telling us we have to charge our parents tax on their purchases. We invite you to become a member of the sherman library association at a level that is comfortable for. Search the catalog advanced search browse the catalog. All formats all books all music audiocassette music recording bluray braille cassette audiobook cd. For 25 years, the connecticut childrens book fair has welcomed families, collectors, teachers, students and librarians to uconn to meet and to hear talented, awardwinning authors and illustrators discuss their work. The friends sponsor a wide variety of communityoriented programming and physical improvements to the building.
New fairfield library 2 brush hill road new fairfield, ct 06812 203 3125679 driving directions. Connecticut childrens book fair uconn librarys blogs. If you are a new or existing library patron, visit our site to apply for a library card, reserve, renew or request an item, search for information, local wethersfield information and more. A dedicated book fair expert provides support every step of the way. Connecticut library association, middletown, connecticut. First tuesdays washington state library wa secretary. Books and media in wide ranging subjects for tots to seniors. Get details on your fair dates, ewallet, online shopping, volunteer opportunities, and more. All branches of the washington state library are currently closed to the public. The library of congress national book festival now includes the yearlong series of events national book festival presents featuring highcaliber authors, their books and related library treasures. The connecticut library association is connecticuts professional organization of. The gunn memorial library and museum, washington, connecticut. National book festival presents author events are free to the public, though registration is required.
19 660 1277 897 1336 1554 906 420 1255 43 544 135 205 946 708 592 1477 810 252 799 127 1578 429 1354 266 1025 1286 476 992 1155 401