September 1, 2021 / Volume 7 Issue 9
Bentley Books & Bits
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.
Bentley Memorial Library will be closed Sept. 3-6 in observance of Labor Day.
Did You Know?

  • There is a charging station next to the circulation desk for your electronic devices.

  • You can choose to receive library notices by text, email, and/or phone? Make this selection in your account online or call the library and we can update your settings for you.
What is a Carousel?

  • A carousel provides a quick way to scroll through titles in Bentley's collection.

  • Carousels are found at the bottom of the Bibliomation catalog page found here.

  • Each carousel has a specific theme. The current carousels are:
  • New Items at Bentley
  • 9/11
  • Juvenile Back to School Reads
  • Domestic Felines
  • Wild Cats
  • U.S. Natural Disasters

  • Click on a title that catches your interest. From the detail page you can request the item.

  • Have fun scrolling through our collection. You may come across something you would not have found otherwise.
On Display In September

  • 9/11 poster exhibition with books and a documentary on September 11, 2001.

  • Books, audiobooks, movies and documentaries on natural disasters in the United States.

  • Cats - display of books to support our month-long cat food drive and to coordinate with our Cat Behaviorist program on Sept. 20.

  • Stunning new artwork by Susan Boisoneau.
September 11 Twentieth Anniversary

Come to Bentley Memorial Library to view a poster exhibition curated and provided by the National 9/11 Memorial & Museum, "September 11, 2001: The Day That Changed the World."

The exhibition includes a series of 14 posters presenting the events of September 11, 2001, the immediate aftermath of the attacks and the nine-month recovery period, and the ongoing repercussions of 9/11 to this day. Archival imagery, artifact photography, and individual stories accompany explanatory text to give visitors a deeper understanding of a key moment in modern American history.  

Visit the 9/11 Memorial and Museum Website at https://www.911memorial.org/

View additional resources from the National 9/11 Memorial & Museum:

Take a moment to sit and reflect on the outdoor library bench dedicated to Captain Vincent Giammona, FDNY L-5 who made the ultimate sacrifice on 9/11. The bench was donated by the Giammona, Caudullo and Julian families.

Bolton 9/11 Commemoration
The commemoration is Saturday, Sept.11 at 9:00 a.m. at the Fire House. The event is sponsored by Bolton Volunteer Fire Department, Town of Bolton and Bolton Public Schools. Masks are required and six foot distances will be observed between households. Click here for details.
  September Cat Food Drive
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.
Summertime Fun at Bentley Library
Summer Scavenger Hunts - a huge success
Over 250 kids participated in our eight weekly scavenger hunts this summer. Three of the scavenger hunts took place on the library grounds and five were completed at home, on the road, or on vacation. We hope everyone had as much fun doing the hunts as we did making them.

Summertime Outdoor Programs
We were thrilled to host several programs in-person this summer. We held two adult book discussions and two children's storytimes. It was wonderful to spend time together in-person to read or discuss some wonderful books.

Bolton Kids Have Been Reading!
We are incredibly proud of all the reading Bolton kids have done all summer long. During the summer, kids who had read (or been read to) since their last visit were invited to write their name on an animal which was then hung up in the library. We had so many animals we created a "zoo" on one of our windows. All these great readers are ready to tackle the upcoming school year. Way to go! A short video of the animals will be on our website on September 7.
September Programs

All September 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

Cat Behaviorist
Monday, Sept. 20, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Join us on Zoom.
Is your cat thinking outside the box? Are you living with a hard-core shredder (and I don't mean snowboarding)? When it comes to multi-cat households, why can't they all just get along?

Bentley Library welcomes Dr. Rachel S. Geller, certified cat behaviorist, pet chaplain and Fear Free Shelter specialist. She will give offer advice for developing and maintaining cat-and-owner harmony, provide insight on your cat's behavior and answer all of your cat behavior questions. Register to receive the Zoom link.
Outdoor Adult Book Discussion
"The Bookwoman of Troublesome Creek"
by Kim Michele Richardson
Wednesday, Sept. 22, 11:00 a.m. - noon
Join us outside on the library lawn for a discussion of this highly rated novel based on two historical aspects of Eastern Kentucky history, the Pack Horse Library Project and Kentucky "blue-skinned" people. The main character, Cussy Mary, is part of both groups. She is a book woman, dedicated to bringing books to her Appalachian community, and also has a rare genetic disorder called Methemoglobinemia which causes skin to appear blue due to low oxygen levels in the blood. Books are available at the library or you can download an e-book or audiobook from Hoopla. Registration required.
National Voter Registration Day
Tuesday, Sept. 28, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Inside the library
Come to Bentley Memorial Library to register to vote with Bolton Registrar of Voters. Remember to bring identification such as a driver’s license, permit, or passport. If you are 17 with a birthday on or before November 2, 2021 you can register now and be eligible to vote in the November 2, 2021 election. You can also register to vote online. Learn more here.
Notice From the Bolton Senior Center
Friday, Sept. 10, 12:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Free Admission for seniors (ages 65+).
The van leaves Bolton at 12:00 p.m. and returns by 3:30 p.m. Sign up by September 7. Hurry, there are only ten spots available.
Note: masks will be required on the bus and you will have to keep the same seat on the ride to and from the fair. There are several ways to sign up: at the Senior Center, by phone at (860) 647-9196, or email Stephanie at scrane@boltonct.org.