Hello Glastonbury!

Can you believe it’s September already? And this means it is time for one of my favorite “Librarian holidays” – Library Card Sign-up Month! This national celebration highlights the fact that citizens across the country have free access to information, technology, and community at their libraries. Not only does your WTML card grant you access to the physical and digital collections in Glastonbury, but it also grants you access to the nearly 200 other public libraries across the State. Even better? Libraries are adding new (and unexpected) things to their collections every day! What do we lend at WTML that you might not expect? Museum Passes. Board Games. Telescopes. Digital newspaper subscriptions (NYT, Wall St. Journal, and MORE). Digital Magazine subscriptions (on Libby, PressReader, and through a new service, Flipster, coming later this month). Concerts. Language Lessons. Art Classes. HomeSchool lesson plans. Electricity Usage Monitors. (To name a few!)

Many people have said that your library card is the most valuable card in your wallet – and looking at that list, I’d agree! Celebrate your Library Card this month by borrowing something new… and support your library by encouraging your neighbors to register for a free card, too.

Happy reading,

Amy

PS – Want another way to support your library? Visit the Friends of WTML Fall Book Sale at the Academy Building on September 6-8, 2024. Funds generated through this sale support library programs and services like those listed in this eNewsletter.

Glastonbury's Poet Laureate

Poet Laureate Reception

Who: All Ages

When: Thursday, September 5

Time: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Place: Library Gallery

Join us in honoring all of Glastonbury's Poet Laureates, including Alexandrina Sergio, Dr. Michael Lepore, and Andrea Barton;

and introducing VIctoria Nordlund, our newest Poet Laureate.

Glastonbury Poet Laureate, Victoria Nordlund, has some Great news! Two of her poems, "Spread" and "Pathology Report" have been nominated for the 2025 "Best of the Net Award," an award that celebrates the growing collection of writers and publishers who contribute to a flourishing online literary collection.

Summer Reading Survey

Thank you for spending your summer at WTML!

Congratulations to all who participated in our Summer Reading program! You read thousands of hours and visited well over 30,000 times this Summer - and had a great time doing it! Please help us make the program even better next year by filling out our Summer Reading Survey.

2CF Studio

Glowforge Laser Cutter/Printer Demonstration

Adults and teens are invited to join us in the 2CF Studio (MakerSpace) for a Glowforge Pro HD laser cutter/printer demonstration! Participants will learn how to engrave a pencil, step by step (and, time permitting, create a second "bonus" item!). Glastonbury FTC robotics team, the Armored Artemises will be presenting the program in conjunction with Welles-Turner staff.

Registration Required - Click here to register.

Children

Birth - grade 6

Fall Literacy Story-times

The 6-week Fall session for children from birth to age five will begin in September. Registration opens on September 9 for residents. Either call (860-652-7718) or visit the Children’s Department to sign up. Information with the days and times for each age group can be found here. MORE

Talk Like a Pirate

Who: Kids kindergarten - 2nd grade

When: Wednesday, September 18

Time: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Place: Friends Room

*Registration required

Comic Crew

Who: Kids in grades 2 - 6

When: Wednesday, September 25

Time: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Place: Friends Room

*Registration Required

View all Children's events

Teens

Grades 7 - 12

College Admissions Timeline

Who: Teens entering grades 9 - 12

When: Thursday, September 5

Time: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Place: Friends Room

*Registration Required

Intro to Calligraphy

Who: Teens entering grades 7 - 12

When: Thursday, September 26

Time: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Place: 2CF Studio

*Registration Required

View all Teen events

Adults

Connecticut 169 Club: Your Passport and Guide to Connecticut

Who: Adults

When: Wednesday, September 4

Time: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Place: Friends Room

Sponsored by the Friends of WTML

*Registration Required

True Crime: Murder and Mayhem in Connecticut

Who: Adults

When: Monday, September 9

Time: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Place: Friends Room

Second Century Fund presents...

Virtual Author Talk: Capturing the Human Drama Through History with Garret Graff

Who: Adults

When: Tuesday, September 10

Time: 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Place: Virtual

*Registration Required

Virtual Author Talk: Liane Moriarty

Who: Adults

When: Saturday, September 21

Time: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Place: Virtual

*Registration Required

View all Adult events

FRIENDS OF THE WELLES-TURNER MEMORIAL LIBRARY

BOOK SALE NEWS

New this fall! The Fall Book Sale will be held at Academy School/ Town Hall on Main Street. Click here to read more about the September 6th "Preview Event" from 5:00 - 8:00 pm, Book Sale hours through that weekend, and a special "Fill a Bag" sale.

VOLUNTEER

We will be looking for many volunteers to help with the fall book sale on September 5,6,7 or 8. If you are interested, please contact the Friends at booksale@friendswtmlib.org or by calling 860-652-7728.

DONATION HOUSE

The Friends are grateful for clean, gently used books. Please place your boxed or bagged donations in the donation house near the back entrance to the library. The Donation House will be CLOSED through September 21.

For updates on donations, information about the Fall Book Sale, and membership information, click HERE and/or follow us on Social Media.

Hours

Monday 9 am - 9 pm

Tuesday 9 am - 9 pm

Wednesday 12 pm - 9 pm

Thursday 9 am - 9 pm

Friday 9 am - 5 pm

Saturday 9 am - 5 pm

Closed Monday September 2

Sunday hours will resume on September 8

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