February 28, 2022 / Volume 9 Issue 2.1 |
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Bentley Memorial Library
206 Bolton Center Road | Bolton, CT 06043
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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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UPDATED MASK POLICY
As of Tuesday, March 1, the Town of Bolton is no longer requiring the wearing of masks in town buildings. Please feel free to wear a mask in the library if you prefer. If you are not fully vaccinated, the town would greatly appreciate it if you would consider continuing to wear a mask.
COVID TEST KITS AND N95 MASKS - SATURDAY, MARCH 5
Bentley Memorial Library will be distributing iHealth COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test Kits to Bolton residents on Saturday, March 5, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Proof of residency is required. One two-test kit is available per person while supplies last. N95 masks will also be available for distribution.
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Covid-19 Booster Clinic at Bentley
Moderna and Pfizer boosters for ages 12 years or older
Tuesday, March 22, 3:30 - 6:30 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 March
Check out our display case this month and see South Africa through the eyes of Karen Cordero, veteran ecology teacher at BHS.
Displays Throughout the Library
- Famous Irish American biographies
- St. Patrick's Day movies, music, and books
- Caregivers Day
- Earth Day picture books
- Bolton Center School Reading Hall of Fame selections
- Thrillers and Chillers book selections
- Wilderness navigation books
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Toiletries Collection Drive
Bentley is collecting unopened, full-sized bottles of shampoo and conditioner. These items are in high demand and will benefit shelters in Willimantic and Vernon.
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WE NEED YOUR HELP!
The library is looking for Hardy Boys books that are in good condition to replace our worn out copies.
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Friends of the Library DVD Sale
The Friends of Bentley Memorial Library are featuring music CDs for their monthly sale. CDs are $1.00 each. Come take a look.
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Reading Hall of Fame
The Bentley Memorial Library supports the BCS Reading Hall of Fame program which runs March 2 - April 8 for grades PreK - 8. We have featured book displays supporting the required categories such as Nutmegs, graphic novels, Caldecotts, Nursery rhymes, wordless books, ABC books, poetry, biographies, magazines, and more! Online resources are available through the library website and include Hoopla, Overdrive and TumbleBooks.
Stop by the library to check out all the reading material you need to complete your reading records.
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The following programs are free of charge and open to residents and nonresidents.
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Stunning Charcuterie Boards - How To
Thursday, March 3, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. on Zoom
Create a charcuterie board that's a feast for both your eyes and taste buds. Lenore DeBellis, owner of Edible Picasso in Cape Charles, Virginia, will guide us through the elements of a well-balanced charcuterie board and how to arrange them in stunning displays. Learn to make a tasty treat for two or a beautiful holiday board for a crowd.
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Tween Crafting – Paper Bag Stars
Saturday, March 12, 11:00-11:45 a.m.
Join us in person to create a paper bag star. Choose from brown, white, or a combination of the two. Registration is required. Space is limited to 8 people.
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In-Person Preschool Storytime-Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
Wednesday, March 16, 11:00 a.m.
Join us for an in-person storytime for children ages two to six. We will feature St. Patrick’s Day books and have a craft activity. Registration is required. Welcome back!
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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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March Adult Book Discussion
"The Forgotten Room" by Karen White, Beatriz Williams, and Lauren Willig
Thursday, March 31, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Save the date for the remaining discussions in our series.
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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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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