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Tuesday May 21, 2013
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6:30 PM
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Around the World Book Club
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Contact: Beth Morrill (860)627-1495 bmorrill@libraryconnection.info
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Come travel to Vietnam this month with the Around the World Book Club as we discuss The Beauty of Humanity Movement (Gibb). Copies of the book will be available at the circulation desk one month before the meeting. New members are always welcome.
Around the World Book Club
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Wednesday May 22, 2013
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6:30 PM
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7:15 PM
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Evening Storytime
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Contact: Kristin Raiche 860-627-1495 kristin@libraryconnection.info
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Storytime for children of all ages. Children explore books, music, movement and crafts. No registration needed for this free program.
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Sunday May 26, 2013
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Saturday June 1, 2013
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8:00 AM
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10:00 PM
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WINDSOR LOCKS HERITAGE WEEK
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Contact: Bill Fournier 860-805-7976 ssabill.fournier@gmail.com
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Windsor Locks will be celebrating HERITAGE WEEK from Sunday, May 26 through Saturday, June 1. Activities celebrating Windsor Locks history are planned by the Windsor Locks Historical Commission and will take place in the schools and around town, so plan to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to celebrate your local heritage. Visit here again for highlights of some of the planned activities. Please note that most of these are NOT library programs. Complete information will be available in the local press or by calling Bill Fournier at 860-805-7976.
Sunday, May 26: There will be free guided tours of Memorial Hall, 9 AM-3 PM on the hour.
Monday, May 27: Memorial Day Parade, 10:30 AM with ceremony to follow at Memorial Hall.
Tuesday, May 28: History of the Windsor Locks Canal presented by Chris Kervick at WLMS Auditorium, 6:30 PM.
Tuesday, May 28: Noden Reed Museum and Pinney Barn, West Street, open 3 PM - 5:30 PM.
Wednesday, May 29: D-Day Remembrances of Windsor Locks servicemen presented by Phill Devlin at WLMS Auditorium, 6:30 PM.
Wednesday, May 29: Coffee with Bob, a Genealogy discussion by Bob Pearce, Windsor Locks Library Community Room, 6:30 PM.
Thursday, May 30: Windsor Locks Founders' Day Proclamation Ceremony at Town Hall, 10 AM.
Thurday, May 30: Narrated demonstrations of a working model of the Windsor Locks Canal at Windsor Historical Society, Palisado Ave., Windsor, 5-7 PM.
Thursday, May 30: Windsor Locks Centennial movie hosted by historian Mickey Danyluck at WLMS auditorium, 6:30 PM.
Friday, May 31: Windsor Locks Day ay New England Air Museum - Free admission for Windsor Locks residents (ID required), 9 AM - 7 PM.
Saturday, June 1: Eagle Day, 8:30 AM at the south entry gate to the Windsor Locks Canal State Park. Don Hopkins and the Bald Eagle Study Group will lead a discussion following a proclamation by Steve Wawruck.
Saturday, June 1: Display of historic canal photographs will be shown at the Canal State Park throughout the morning.
Saturday, June 1: National Trails Day guided walking tours by Friends of the Windsor Locks Canal will leave the south entry gate at 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM. Call Steve Sorrow at 860-668-0505 to register.
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Monday May 27, 2013
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10:00 AM
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8:30 PM
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CLOSED
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Contact: Eileen Pearce 860-627-1495 epearce@libraryconnection.info
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The library will be closed in observance of Memorial Day. Always remember!
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Wednesday May 29, 2013
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6:30 AM
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Coffee with Bob: Chatting about Genealogy
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Contact: Eileen Pearce 860-627-1495 epearce@libraryconnection.info
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Join experienced amateur genealogist Bob Pearce and members of the Windsor Locks Library History Club for coffee and an informal chat about the process of researching your family's genealogy. Bob will provide pointers on how to get started on tracing your family tree and will share anecdotes about his own adventures in finding his roots. A list of suggested materials, databases, Internet and print resources, oganizations, and genealogy research centers will be provided along with hints and advice for conducting your own successful research. Celebrate Windsor Locks Heritage Week by investigateing your own heritage!
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Location: Community Room
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Saturday June 1, 2013
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10:00 AM
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4:30 PM
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SPRING BOOK SALE
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Contact: Eileen Pearce 860-627-1495 epearce@libraryconnection.info
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Our annual spring book sale begins today! Check this sale out for hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction, music, movies, and more! thousands of items will be available with most prices ranging from 25 cents to $2.00. The sale will continue through the month of June.
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Location: Community Room
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Tuesday June 4, 2013
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6:30 PM
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8:00 PM
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BookBuggs Book Club
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Contact: Eileen Pearce 860-627-1495 epearce@libraryconnection.info
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Welcome to BookBuggs, a new kind of book club! Come prepared to share with the group information (title, author, and a brief personal review) on novels or nonfiction that you have recently read and enjoyed, or even longstanding favorites. Everyone will have at least five minutes to speak, but no one is required to share if they prefer just to listen and enjoy. Bring a notebook to record the details of anything that sounds interesting for future reading. BookBuffs will meet on the first Tuesday of each month. Call (627-1495) or email Adult Services Librarian Eileen Pearce for more information.
BookBuffs Book Club
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Location: Community Room
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Tuesday June 18, 2013
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6:30 PM
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8:00 PM
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Around the World Book Club
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Contact: Beth Morrill (860)627-1495 bmorrill@libraryconnection.info
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Come travel to Scotland this month with the Around the World Book Club as we discuss A Test of Wills (Todd). Copies of the book will be available at the circulation desk one month before the meeting. New members are always welcome.
Around the World Book Club
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Wednesday June 19, 2013
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6:30 PM
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7:30 PM
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Christie Capers Mystery Book Club
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Contact: Eileen Pearce 860-627-1495 epearce@libraryconnection.info
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The Christie Capers mystery book club meets this month to discuss an Irish mystery, Death of an Irish Sinner by Bartholmew Gill. Copies of the books will be available at the circ desk one month before the meeting. New members are always welcome!
Christie Capers Mystery Book Club
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Location: Community Room
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Saturday June 22, 2013
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10:00 AM
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Summer Reading Kick-Off for Children & Adults
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Contact: Beth Morrill, Kristin Raiche 860-627-1495 epearce@libraryconnection.info
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Join us for our summer reading kick-off!
Children: DIG INTO READING. Ms. Kristin has a special web site set up especially for the kids' reading program (they can even sign up online) and she will be having games and prizes throughout the day.
Adults: ESCAPE INTO A GOOD BOOK is this year's adult summer reading theme and we have some great weekly prizes planned, all featuring the "escape" theme.
No one needs an excuse for a trip to the library, but prizes are always a good incentive! Consider signing up for this year's summer reading programs.
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Tuesday June 25, 2013
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7:00 PM
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CONCERT ON THE LAWN: Dennis Polisky & the Maestro's Men
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Contact: Eileen Pearce 860-627-1495 epearce@libraryconnection.info
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Windsor Locks Parks & Rec presents the first of this year's free outdoor summer concerts. Bring a lawn chair and a picnic and enjoy an evening on the library lawn. Please take out what you bring in. No alcoholic beverages are allowed. Additional concerts will be held on Tuesdays July 2 through August 13 at Southwest Senior Housing, 124 Southwest Avenue. In case of rain the concert will be held at the Senior Center, 41 Oak Street. Call Parks & Rec at 860-627-1420 for information about upcoming concerts.
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Location: Lawn
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Tuesday July 2, 2013
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6:30 PM
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BookBuggs Book Club
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Contact: Eileen Pearce 860-627-1495 epearce@libraryconnection.info
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Welcome to BookBuggs, a new kind of book club! Come prepared to share with the group information (title, author, and a brief personal review) on novels or nonfiction that you have recently read and enjoyed, or even longstanding favorites. Everyone will have at least five minutes to speak, but no one is required to share if they prefer just to listen and enjoy. Bring a notebook to record the details of anything that sounds interesting for future reading. BookBuffs will meet on the first Tuesday of each month. Call (627-1495) or email Adult Services Librarian Eileen Pearce for more information.
BookBuffs Book Club
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