Many states, counties and cities also hold book festivals that recognize the achievements of local authors. National book festival presents author events are free to the public, though registration is required. The sherman library a special place for all to enjoy. Click on a fair name to get more information for info on 2020 fairs gone by, click here. One of the most interesting, though little known, museums and libraries in connecticut is the gunn memorial library and museum in washington. Dance for all is a community engagement initiative that brings free performances, demonstrations and dance classes to every neighborhood in washington, dc. Wethersfield library is located in wethersfield, connecticut. A connecticut book fair by staff nov 22, 2006 earlier this month, the uconn coop and the thomas j. For those needing physical collection resources, we will respond as soon as staff return to the library. Southington public library 255 main street southington, ct 06489 phone. As a public association library 501c3 nonprofit organization, pequot library relies on the generosity of donors, corporate and community partners, and friends of pequot library memberships. Please no encyclopedias, dictionaries, textbooks, or cassette or vcr tapes. Books and media in wide ranging subjects for tots to seniors. Washington author and literary enthusiast, ann hodgman, this program will lead a book discussion on ann patchetts bestselling novel, the dutch house.
The dutch house is a richly moving story that explores the indelible bond between two siblings, the house of their childhood, and a past that will not let them go. By ctlreads on march 20, 2020 leave a comment we want to provide as many services as possible while still providing a safe environment for our staff and our patrons. If you are a new or existing library patron, visit our site to apply for a library card, reserve, renew or request an item, search for information, local wethersfield information and more. Connecticut library association, middletown, connecticut. A robust online toolkit and interactive workshops help pave the way for success.
Charles town library read more, learn more, discover more. The library of congress national book festival is an annual literary event that brings together bestselling authors and thousands of book fans for author talks, panel discussions, book signings and other activities. Questions received via email and voicemail will still be answered. The gunn memorial library and museum, washington, connecticut. Southeast library district of columbia public library. Exclusive access to special products, invitationonly sales, and reading events. In 1862, with their men off to fight for the union, it falls to the women of the union quilters of provide for the soldiers at the front and the veterans who have come home, to run farms and businesses, and to protect their homes and families when the confederate army threatens the elm creek valley. We invite you to become a member of the sherman library association at a level that is comfortable for. Become a member of the sherman library association. South norwalk public library 10 washington street norwalk, ct 06854 mon, wed, thu, fri, sat 9. The library of congress has held a national book festival every year since 2001. Pin your pin is patron until you change it forgot my pin. The washington green fair come join us for this years green fair on saturday, july 14, 2018 from 9am to 2pmrain or shine. Southeast library is happy to host the washington ballet for the upcoming program, meet a ballet dancer, which is part of their dance for all.
Great book selections history, fiction, mysteries, scifi, gardening, you name it. Authors will be featured in conversation during special evening programs at the library. Connecticut state library will be closed on saturday, february 15, and monday, february 17 in observance of presidents day. These festivals are a celebration of the nations creative writing community. All branches of the washington state library are currently closed to the public.
A dedicated book fair expert provides support every step of the way. National book festival presents the library of congress. We just ended our book fair and she is telling us we have to charge our parents tax on their purchases. Get details on your fair dates, ewallet, online shopping, volunteer opportunities, and more. All formats all books all music audiocassette music recording bluray braille cassette audiobook cd. The friends of the byram shubert library is a volunteer organization founded in 1953 to support the byram shubert branch of the greenwich library.
Vhs needs donations for the annual book sale the society is looking for new or used books, including childrens books, dvds, blue ray dvds, cds, books on cds. Stop in and see our amazing, newlyrenovated library at 505 n. For 25 years, the connecticut childrens book fair has welcomed families, collectors, teachers, students and librarians to uconn to meet and to hear talented, awardwinning authors and illustrators discuss their work. To be included on this list, the book events must be annual or biennial and held in the same state every year. Pin your pin is patron until you change it contextual navigation menu. Welcome to e library fairfield ct s online catalog library card number no spaces. Canton public library 40 dyer avenue canton, ct 06019 8606935800 fax 8606935804 email the library. There will not be a 2019 book fair but we are looking forward to 2020. Washington ct official tourism and community website. Washington offers the best of both worlds a smalltown lifestyle with a rich and vibrant cultural scene.
All library bound books are covered by a lifetime guarantee. We feature exhibits of work by local artists, musical nights, lectures for adults. Connecticut childrens book fair uconn librarys blogs. Keyword title author subject series digital bookplate. This weekend on november 4 and 5, we are excited to once again foster the enjoyment of reading among connecticuts youth with two days of dynamic programming. First tuesdays washington state library wa secretary. Our five iconic villages are blessed with picturesque natural surroundings and gems such as lake waramaug, the shepaug river, and the litchfield hills. The 20th annual library of congress national book festival will be held saturday, aug. Fairfield university, 1073 north benson road, fairfield, ct 06824 library tel.
Washington public library is now open to the public with limited hours. The institute for american indian studies 38 curtis road washington, ct 06793 8608680518 contact hours. Shop the friends of the brookfield ct library for bargains and finds. Our staff is available monday through friday by phone and through our. The connecticut library association is connecticuts professional organization of. Dodd research center held their 15th annual connecticut childrens book fair in storrs. Public library serving the barrington area and surrounding communities. Northwest highway between route 59 and main street, in barrington. Click on the magnifying glass to search the fairs on this page. Proceeds support preservation of the historic washington green and meeting house.
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