The history of the Cheshire Public Library.

Greetings:   Library Enthusiasts & Bibliophiles : Happy Holidays! What a busy time of the year. I hope everyone spends time relaxing with family, friends, and of course, an enjoyable book. My travels this month brought me to the Plainville Public Library. What a history! It all started in 1894 in Plainville, CT, and included a beautiful restoration of the 1931 section. As always, experience library joy at a library near you. 1931 original stone facade of the Plainville Public

Greetings :   Library Enthusiasts & Bibliophiles: Gobble, Gobble, and Happy Thanksgiving, everyone. It is the season of giving thanks to family, friends, home, and health. As you gather this Thanksgiving, let’s keep the spirit of the holiday front and center. One of the many wonderful things I am grateful for is BOOKS! My fall trips took me to the E.C. Scranton Library in Madison, CT. At 34,000 square feet, this library has plenty of books and honors the legacy of Henry Bacon

Greetings:   Library Enthusiasts & Bibliophiles: Sweater weather has arrived in Connecticut! Beautiful fall foliage abounds along with plenty of pumpkins, gourds, and cider doughnuts! There is nothing better than a pumpkin latte and a warm-from-the-oven cider doughnut. Pair that with a good book, and you are all set. My latest public library visit included a stop at the Cromwell Belden Public Library—a library rich in history and an eye for the future.   Let’s Visit The Cromw

Greetings: Library Enthusiasts & Bibliophiles: Fall is here! What a great time to curl up with a good book. As I continue my travels across Connecticut, I marvel at all our public libraries provide, from toddlers to seniors! The public library has something for everyone. My recent visit included a stop at the Russell Public Library in Middletown. What a fascinating history! It began in a church, and the beautiful stained glass windows remain a permanent fixture of the library

Greetings:   Library Enthusiasts & Bibliophiles: My latest library visit brought me to the lovely Town of Portland, CT. Across the...

Greetings:   Library Enthusiasts & Bibliophiles: My travels have brought me to the oldest continuously operating library in Connecticut!...

Greetings, Library Enthusiasts & Bibliophiles: Today is the first of what will be many blogs about public libraries. As an aspiring...