Bentley Memorial Library
206 Bolton Center Road | Bolton, CT 06043
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The library continues to follow Town Covid-19 policies. Patrons over two years of age are required to wear a mask. Covid-19 policies may change without notice. |
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860-646-7349 / Fax 860-649-9059
Hours
Monday - Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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Holiday Closings
The library will be closed Monday, Feb. 21 for Presidents Day
Storm Closings
Check WFSB for weather-related library closings
Curbside Service and Home Delivery
Curbside service remains available by request
Home delivery is available for homebound individuals. Contact the library for details.
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Adult Covid-19 Booster Clinic at Bentley
Moderna and Pfizer boosters for ages 12 years or older
Thursday, Feb. 17 and Tuesday, March 22, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. by appointment
To book an appointment you must register for the type of booster you plan to receive: for Pfizer boosters click here and for Moderna boosters click here. Remember to bring your vaccination card, ID, and (if applicable) your insurance card.
Note: you may also access the registration links through the Town of Bolton website calendar at town.boltonct.org/calendar. Contact the library or stop by for assistance registering.
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Featured for February
Check out the Bolton Conservation Commission's informative and colorful display on recycling including a full-sized composting bin (available for purchase through the commission).
Displays Throughout the Library
- Black History Month
- President's Day
- Bolton Volunteer Fire Dept. banner
- Get ready for the Big Game
- Valentine's Day
- Warm movies for cold nights
- Wilderness navigation
- Pandemics, Plagues and Endemics: past, present and future
- Adult and children's classics
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National Take Your Child to the Library Day
Saturday, Feb. 5
Anytime. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Visit the library and celebrate with
- Craft activities
- An indoor scavenger hunt
- Guess the number of Legos in the jar
- Get a new library card
- Buy a book bag and receive free children’s books.
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Valentine's Day Cards
Monday, Feb 7 at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom
Enjoy a fun night of crafting making three Valentine's Day cards. This program is open to all ages and is brought to you by Bolton Seniors, Bolton Recreation Dept. and Bentley library. To register, call 860-647-9196 or email seniorservices@boltonct.org.
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Do you or someone you know need a library card? You can begin the process using our online form here. Fill in the form and then see staff at the library to complete your registration and pick up your library card. Valid identification with your Bolton address is required.
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The following programs are free of charge and open to residents and nonresidents.
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8 Week Cooking Series with Chef Rob |
February marks the second half of our cooking series with Simply Creative Chef Rob. Each week we post links to a new video and recipe. Chef Rob walks you through each recipe step-by-step and includes helpful cooking and kitchen tips. You'll find the links to videos and recipes on our website's Programs page. No registration is required.
On the menu for February
Sweet and Salty Chocolate Chip Cookies
Sweet Valentine's Day Strawberry Bread
Restaurant Style General Tso's Chicken
Mardi Gras Cajun Style Chicken with Bowtie Pasta
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Tween Crafting – Paper Bag Stars
Thursday, Feb. 10, 7:00 – 7:45 p.m.
Join us on Zoom and create a paper bag star.
We will provide your choice of brown or white bags, you provide the glue and scissors. Bags will be available for pick up at the library starting Saturday, Feb. 5.
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Stargazing - The Winter Circle
Thursday, Feb. 17 at 6:30 p.m.
Join us on Zoom for a short tour of the Winter Circle in the night sky using the Stellarium star chart. Bolton resident John Hambrook will be our guide as we discover the planets and constellations visible this time of year.
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"Another Place and Time," a Five-Part Book Discussion Series
Join us for any or all discussions.
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February Adult Book Discussion - with author visit!
"The Seven or Eight Deaths of Stella Fortuna" by Juliet Grames
Thursday, Feb. 24, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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This family saga takes us through Italian emigration, the American Dream and a fight against Stella’s own fate. There are also ties to Hartford.
Contact the library to register and reserve a copy of the book.
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Save the date for the remaining discussions in our series.
March 31 - "The Forgotten Room" by Karen White, Beatriz Williams, and Lauren Willig
April 28 - "I'll Be Seeing You" (reissued as "Home Front Girls") by Suzanne Hayes & Loretta Nyhan
May 19 - "Meet Me in Monaco" by Hazel Gaynor and Heather Webb. With author visit by Heather Webb.
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Are We Recycling Right?
Monday, Feb. 28, 6:30 p.m.
Curious what happens to our recyclables? Sherill Baldwin from DEEP will cover what goes in the bin, what stays out, current market issues and how to be part of the solution. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation. This program coordinates with our February recycling display by the Bolton Conservation Commission. Stop into the library to see examples of Bolton recycling do’s and don’ts, a compost bin, and more!
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2nd Annual
Oh So Cozy Blanket Drive
Wow! Over 100 blankets were donated to help our neighbors stay warm this winter. This picture includes fifty beautiful creations ready for delivery to Cornerstone Shelter in Vernon. Stay tuned next month for the group of blankets heading to Holy Family Home Shelter in Willimantic this week.
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Bolton Greater Together Community Fund
Now accepting applications for new Advisory Committee members
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The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving has given the residents of Bolton a dynamic civic opportunity, adding another $50,000 to the original $100,000 award to meet community needs. Bolton residents play a lead role in deciding how Bolton’s funds will be used. The Bolton Advisory Committee, through solicitation of ideas from our nonprofit community, will identify needs and design a grantmaking process aimed to ensure that the community funds can have the greatest impact for the benefit of town residents. Learn more about the Bolton Greater Together Community Fund here www.hfpg.org/boltoncf.
The Bolton Advisory Committee is now accepting applications for membership from interested residents. To be eligible, you must be a resident of Bolton, at least 14 years of age and not a current elected official of Bolton. Previous experience in community organizations or grantmaking is not required, however it is expected that applicants will be willing to attend scheduled meetings averaging 1 hour a month [except July and August] and participate on a subcommittee as needed. We are very welcoming and encourage interested residents to apply!
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