January 2022 / Volume 8 Issue 1
Bentley Books & Bits
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.
Holiday Closings
The library will be closed Saturday, Jan. 1 for New Year's Day and
Monday, Jan. 17 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Storm Closings
Check WFSB for library weather related closings.

Curbside Service and Home Delivery
Curbside service remains available on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Anyone homebound may contact the library for home delivery.
Adult Covid-19 Booster Clinic at Bentley
Moderna and Pfizer boosters for ages 16 years or older
Thursday, Jan. 13, 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 ID, insurance card, and vaccination card.

Note: you may also access the registration links through the Town of Bolton website calendar at town.boltonct.org/calendar. Click on January 13 on the calendar. The clinic description on the right includes a button for each booster. Click on the booster you plan to receive and complete your registration. Be sure to have your insurance and vaccination cards handy, you will need them to register. Contact the library or stop by for assistance registering.
On Display
Featured for January

Enjoy a beautiful display of watercolor, pastel, and oil paintings by Bolton artist Bonnie Massey.

Highlighted from our collection

  • Everything Old is New Again Discover some classic favorites that may be new to you.
  • Books and DVDs on hobbies
  • Puzzles and games for adults and kids
  • Great Courses - covering topics from Mindfulness to the Secrets of Mental Math and Great Artists of the Italian Renaissance to the Vikings. Come browse our selection.
Friends of the Library Sale

DVDs - on sale for $1.00.
Reusable book bags - available for $3.00.
Ongoing Book sale - paperbacks $.25- $.50 and hardcovers $1.00.

Calendars

Bolton Conservation Commission Calendars are available at the library for $10.
Get them while they last!
Family Board Games and Puzzles
Enjoy some family fun with a board game or puzzle from our collection. We have a wide variety to choose from including World Rummy, Placing the Past, and How to Host a Murder, children's floor puzzles, Qwirkle and classic favorites such as Sorry and Monopoly. Come browse our selection under the whale.
JOINT PROGRAMS
These programs are brought to you by Bolton Recreation Department, Bolton Senior and Social Services, and Bentley Memorial Library.
Paint Night

Thursday, Jan. 20 at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom
Cost - $5.00 per person

Paint Night pro Lindsey Hottin of Lindsey's Craft Studio will bring out the artist in you. Join us on Zoom to create this beautiful cardinals winter scene. Pick up your Take & Make kit at Town Hall at a scheduled time the week of the program. You provide the brushes, we supply the canvas and paint kit for a $5.00 fee. Spaces are limited.

Register through Bolton Recreation here, Once you register you will be sent the zoom link and the sign up genius to pick a time to pick up your kit at Town Hall.
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Winter Scavenger Hunt
Through January 28
Enjoy this scavenger hunt through Friday, January 28. As you find each item, take a picture and send it to scrane@boltonct.org for a chance to have your photo featured in the library, Senior and Recreation departments February newsletters!

Download the scavenger hunt or pick up a copy at the library.
SAVE THE DATE - Upcoming Programs

Saturday, Feb. 5, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Take Your Child to the Library Day
Monday, Feb. 7 at 6:30 p.m. - Valentine's Day virtual card making
Thursday, Feb. 17 at 6:30 p.m. - Stargazing with Bolton's own Dr. John Hambrook on Zoom
Get a Library Card
If you or someone you know needs a library card, you can get the process started through our online form here. Fill in the form and then see staff at the library to complete your registration and pick up your card. Valid identification with your Bolton address is required.
Library Museum Passes

The following are recent additions to our library museum pass collection.

To see a list of all available museum passes, visit our website.

Please be sure to check the museum's website for details prior to visiting. Passes circulate for two days and require a valid library card and $20 deposit.
JANUARY PROGRAMS
The following programs are free of charge and open to residents and nonresidents.
To register, call the library at 860-646-7349 or email bmlprograms@biblio.org.
8 Week Cooking Series with Chef Rob
Join our eight-week cooking series with Simply Creative Chef Rob. Every Wednesday we will post a link to a new video and recipe. In the videos, Chef Rob walks you through each recipe step-by-step with lots of helpful cooking and kitchen tips along the way. You'll find the weekly links to the videos and recipes on our website's Programs page. No registration is required.

On the menu for January
January 5 - Russet Potato Leek Soup
January 12 - Brunch Chocolate Chip Scones with Vanilla Drizzle
January 19 - Little Italy Style Pizza
January 26 - Big Game Buffalo Chicken Penne Pasta Casserole

Watch our website and February newsletter for February's tasty offerings.
Pajama Storytime
Wednesday, Jan. 26, 6:30 p.m.

Snuggle up in your favorite pajamas and join us on Zoom for silly snowpeople stories.

After the stories stay for a demonstration of our craft activity. Craft kits are available for pick up at the library starting January 18. This program is ideal for children under age 10, but all are welcome.
"Another Place and Time," a Four-Part Book Discussion Series
January Adult Book Discussion
"Last Christmas in Paris" by Hazel Gaynor and Heather Webb
Thursday, Jan. 27, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
John Valeri of Portland, CT is back to lead our four-part book discussion series of historical fiction novels.

Contact the library to register and reserve your copy of this month's book selection.
Save the date for the remaining discussions in our series.
We will have a guest author Zoom visit during one of the discussions. Stay tuned for details.

February 24 - "The Forgotten Room" by Karen White, Beatriz Williams & Lauren Willig
March 31 - "The Seven or Eight Deaths of Stella Fortuna" byJuliet Grames
April 28 - "I'll Be Seeing You" (reissued as "Home Front Girls") by Suzanne Hayes & Loretta Nyhan
Join us for any or all discussions.
2nd Annual - Oh So Cozy Blanket Drive
Collection ends Monday, Jan. 31
Bentley is collecting NEW, handmade, crochet, knit and tie blankets and quilts to keep our neighbors-in-need warm this winter. Your wonderful creations will be donated to Holy Family Home Shelter in Willimantic and Cornerstone Shelter in Vernon/ Rockville. Want to learn how to make a tie blanket? Watch our how-to video. We dropped off six blankets this year already and the shelters are incredibly grateful. Last year 130 blankets were donated. Let's try to surpass that number this year!