October 1, 2021 / Volume 7 Issue 10 |
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Bentley Memorial Library
206 Bolton Center Road
Bolton, CT 06043
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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Bentley Memorial Library will be closed Monday, Oct. 11 in observance of Columbus Day. |
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On Display In October
Sports-themed fiction and non-fiction books, movies and audiobooks are on display all month. Browse our adult, juvenile, children and family titles.
Featured in our Display Case
Visit the library throughout October to view the artwork of Dorothy Hall and her talented students in a display titled, "Why We Love Bolton".
Additional artwork by Dorothy Hall is displayed on the BML art gallery wall behind the technology desk.
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Friends of the Library
Tote Bag Sale – Stop by and pick up a reusable tote bag for $3.00. Five different colors and designs are available.
Book Sale – paperback and hardcover books are available for sale. Prices range from $.25 - $1.00.
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Cat Food Drive Extended
Help support Our Companions Animal Rescue in Manchester. Bring your cans or bags of cat food to the library (no expired or opened items, please!). Place your donations in the marked bin in our foyer. The collection will continue thoughout the month of October.
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Bolton Vaccination Clinics |
Covid-19 Vaccine and Booster Clinic
at Bentley Memorial Library
Tuesday, Oct. 19 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Pfizer and Moderna first and second doses.
Boosters available to those in eligible categories.
Walk-ins are welcome although we recommend appointments to reserve your time slot.
Call the library at 860-646-7349 to register for this Hartford HealthCare clinic.
Remember to bring your vaccination and insurance cards.
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Bolton Flu Clinic
Monday, Oct. 18 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Bolton Senior Center
104 Notch Rd., Bolton, CT
Adults of all ages welcome.
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To schedule your regular or high dose (senior) shot call Bolton Senior Center at 860-647-9196 or email seniorservices@boltonct.org with the type of shot you would like and your estimated arrival time. Reserve your spot by Friday October 15.
Remember to bring your insurance card.
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October Programs
All October programs are open to residents and non-residents
and are free of charge.
In-person programs may be canceled or moved to Zoom due to Covid-19 conditions. Registrants will be notified of any changes via email.
To Register, call the library at 860-646-7349 or email bmlprograms@biblio.org
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Family Paint Night on Zoom
Pumpkin Mandala
Thursday, Oct. 14, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
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Lindsey Hottin of Lindsey's Craft Studio is back for a creative family paint night on Zoom. We will decorate pumpkins with a unique design using paint and a Sharpie marker. You don't have to be an artist to create a fabulous pumpkin.
You provide the pumpkin and we will provide the paint and Sharpie marker. This joint program is offered by Bentley Memorial Library, Bolton Recreation Department and Bolton Senior Center. To register, call the library at 860-646-7349 or email bmlprograms@biblio.org.
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Kids Storytime – Let’s Get Physical
Monday, Oct. 18 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
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Join us for an in-person storytime on the library lawn. We will feature books about sports and have outdoor games for the children to enjoy. Bring your own chair or blanket, and if you like, a snack or lunch. The rain date is Monday, Oct. 25, at the same time. To register, call the library at 860-646-7349 or email bmlprograms@biblio.org.
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Kahoot Family Trivia Night on Zoom
Thursday, Oct. 21, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
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Join us for our fourth family trivia night. We will test your knowledge with four fall-themed trivia games. You can compete as individuals or as a team. It is easy and fun! This joint program is offered by Bentley Memorial Library, Bolton Recreation Department and Bolton Senior Center. To register, call the library at 860-646-7349 or email bmlprograms@biblio.org.
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In-Person Adult Book Discussion
"Harry's Trees" by Jon Cohen
Tuesday, Oct. 26, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
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Join us on the library lawn to discuss this uplifting novel. It is a tale of love, loss, friendship, and redemption. Call 860-646-7349 or email bmlprograms@biblio.org to register and request a copy of the book. The rain date for this event is Wednesday, Oct. 27at the same time.
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Zoom Family Cartooning Program Let's Draw Monsters
Thursday, Oct. 28, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
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All ages welcome, kids to adults.
Join us for an evening of cartooning and laughs with award-winning cartoonist Rick Stromoski. We had so much fun the last time Rick was here we had to invite him back! You don’t have to be an artist to learn to draw Halloween monsters. Rick will walk us through creating each creature with encouragement and humor. This Zoom program is ideal for the whole family. To register, call the library at 860-646-7349 or email bmlprograms@biblio.org.
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Annual Handmade Blanket Drive |
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Calling all crafters. Our annual handmade blanket drive is coming up and we want to give you plenty of notice. We will collect NEW handmade quilts, crochet, knit or tie blankets to support Holy Family Home and Shelter in Willimantic and Cornerstone Shelter in Vernon. Your handcrafted blankets will be collected throughout the month of January. Do you have one ready now? Feel free to drop it off at the library.
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Coming in November
Join the Big Library Read
“Five Total Strangers” by Natalie D. Richards
Zoom Book Discussion – Monday, Nov. 22, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Join thousands of readers around the world in reading this page-turning thriller. It is unpredictable, compelling and will keep you guessing until the very end. The Big Library Read is the world’s largest digital book club. Use your library card to login to OverDrive or Libby to borrow an ebook or audiobook copy of “Five Total Strangers” from our digital collection. There are no waitlists or holds for this title from November 1 to November 15. Need a hand getting started? Call the library, 860-646-7349.
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