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Address:
Ivy Glenn Memorial Building
179 Eastford Rd.
Eastford, CT 06242
Phone: (860) 974-0125

Hours:
Monday, 3:00-8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Thursday, 3:00-8:00 p.m.
Saturday, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

The Library has a copier for public use (20 cents a copy). Fax machine available at $1.00 per page. Patron computer with internet access (no charge for use).

 

Library Cards

A library card is free to anyone who is a resident of Eastford.  the Connecticard programs allows a resident of any town in the state who holds a valid borrower card issued by his home library to use that card to borrow materials from any public library in the state.  To register for a card in Eastford identification is needed showing name and current mailing address.  If you have recently moved to town any piece of correspondence showing Eastford residency is acceptable.  A parent or guardian with proper identification must sign applications for library cards for children under 12.  Books borrowed at any Connecticut library may be returned at any other.

Lending of Material

The Eastford Public Library loans books, magazines (including current issues) books on CD/tape and music CD's to any person with a valid Connecticut library card.  DVD's and VHS films may be taken out by a patron under 17 if their parent/guardian is present.  The fines from overdue movies are $1.00 per library day.  DVD's may be renewed one time only.  The lending period for books, music CD's/audiotape and magazines is 2 weeks.

 

 
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Library Directors

Cecelia Vaida, Chair

Anne Latham , Vice-Chair

Claire William, Secretary

Terry Cote

Barbara Aquila

Amy Bowen

Dan Belanger

Jane Budd

Karen Broderick

 

The Library Board meets on the fourth Thursday of the month at 7:00PM.




Susan Shead,
Librarian


Marcia Day,
Assistant Librarian

 

Children's Programs

Children’s story time and crafts are held periodically. Children ages 3-8 are encouraged to attend. The Children’s Summer Reading Program for children in pre-school through 5th grade begins at the end of June and lasts until the beginning of August. A Junior Volunteer program is offered in the summer for children grades 6 through 8.

 

 

The adult book discussion group meets once a month at the library from Sept. through June.  Click Book Club Schedule for upcoming dates or see the website calendar.  Also, click here to download the schedule.

 

The Fiber Arts group (knitting, crocheting ect.) meets on the third Saturday of the month at 10:00AM.


Interlibrary loan service available at the library

The resources of the Eastford Public Library are cataloged through REQUEST. Most items in the system may be requested for delivery to the EPL for your use. The library staff is happy to show you how to enter a request or to enter the request for you.

 

Assistive Technologies

The Eastford Public Library is committed to making its building accessible to all its users. An elevator enhances physical access.

 

Adopt a Book Fundraiser

Choose a book and make a donation to purchase it for the Library at cost. Tell us whom you want to honor with the donation.  We will make a custom bookplate in honor of that person and affix it to the book.  The book will be put on the library shelf for patrons to read.


 

 

 

 



Discount passes for Roger Williams Park Zoo, New England Air Museum, Mystic Aquarium and free admission passes to The New Britain Museum of American Art and Connecticut's Old State House.  20% off coupons for the Connecticut Science Center.

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