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December newsletter

December Library Listings are here! For the PDF version go to our Newsletter page.

Holiday Used Book Sale

December 6, 7, and 9 Stock up on gently used books, dvds, & miscellaneous items at low prices during open hours and help support Talcott Free Library!  

Adopt-A-Book

November  29-December  21 Create a unique holiday gift by purchasing a book for Talcott’s Collection. Stop by our Adopt-A-Book display and choose a book to donate to the library as a gift for a loved one. You will receive an official certificate of adoption to present to them and a bookplate will be placed in the book with your names. … Read More

Thanksgiving Hours

We are closing early at 5:30pm on Wednesday, November 27th and we will be closed Thursday, November 28th.

STEM Club for kids

Thursday, Nov.21 4-5 pm Join us for an hour of fun as we explore and learn the basics of robotics. Open to ages 10 and up.  

Silent Book Club

Saturday, Nov.16 at 11 am Wednesday, Nov.27 at 2 pm Shhh…We’re reading. Bring your own book or find one on our shelves for an hour of silent reading. Beverages and chatting are welcome.  

Teen Crafternoon

Friday, Nov.15 3:30-5:30 pm Get ahead of the holiday rush, we’re making Dried Citrus Ornaments. All materials provided. Register at the library by November 11. For grades 6-12.  

Teen Movie Matinee

Join us for a showing of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Snacks will be provided. Rated PG-13. Friday November 8 at 3:30pm  

Center for Learning in Retirement

Join us for a presentation of various learning opportunities for adults 50 and older. Thursday, November 7 at 1pm  

November newsletter

November’s Library Listings are here! For the PDF version go to our Newsletter page.

Preschool Halloween Parade

Calling all preschool monsters, witches and ghosts…Talcott Free Library will be your host! Wear your costume and come join the fun as we Trick or Treat down Main Street (weather permitting) or inside the Library!  

Teen Murder Mystery October 28

Teen Crafternoon October 25

Teen Writers Club October 21

Silent Book club October 19

Shhh…We’re reading. Bring your own book or find one on our shelves for an hour of silent reading. Beverages and chatting are welcome. Saturday, October 18 11am-12pm.

Teen ANIME Club October 18

Teens join us for our new Anime Club. This Friday, October 18 3:30-5:30pm

Kids STEM Club October 17th

New this fall at Talcott: STEM Club. Open to kids ages 10 and older. Join us Thursday, October 17, from 4 to 5 pm

Opening Late Monday, October 14

Monday, October 14th the library will open at 1pm due to in-service staff training.

October Newsletter

See the full PDF here: https://www.talcottfreelibrary.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/2024-octoberFINAL.pdf

Teen Monstober Movie Matinee

STEM Club

New this fall at Talcott: STEM Club. Open to kids ages 10 and older. Join us Thursday, September 19, from 4 to 5 pm for an informational meeting–a parent is required to attend this meeting only.

September Newsletter

Notice of Election

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that nomination petitions for the April 1, 2025 Consolidated Election are available starting August 20th at the library for the following offices: Library Trustee (3 seats) — 4 Year Term Library Trustee — 2 Year Unexpired Term Persons interested in running for these offices may pick up nomination petitions at the library during open … Read More

Closed Monday for Labor Day

TF Yarns

All experience levels are welcome to our bi-monthly knitting and crocheting group on August 7 and August 21 at 6:00.

August Newsletter

Bubble Party

Come celebrate the end of summer with a Bubble Party: Tuesday, July 30, from 6 to 7. See you at The Shelter at Village Green Park.

Silent Book Club

Bring a book or find one on the library shelves; join us for an hour of silent reading. Beverages and chatting before and after are welcome!

Teen Book Swap

Ready for something new to read? Trade your favorite gently-used YA book for someone else’s. No school books, please. We will snack and chat while we swap. Grades 6-12.

Smokey Bear turns 80!

Second Weekend Book Sale

Teen Crafternoon

Come make DIY Plastic Bottle Planters on Friday, July 19, at 3:30. All supplies provided, so please sign up ahead of time. For grades 6-12.

Craft Day

Come make 6 crafts with us at 1:00 on Tuesday, July 16. All supplies provided.

Lego Club

Kids ages 7-13 years only, please! Come create a LEGO masterpiece. You bring the imagination; we provide the LEGOs. Thursday, July 11, 3:30-4:30.

Pool Party

If you are signed up for Summer Reading, you are invited to the Rockton Pool on Tuesday, July 9, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Join us for the fun!

Teen Movie Night

Come watch Mamma Mia! (rated PG-13) Monday, July 8, at 5:30. Invite your friends. Popcorn will be provided.

June Newsletter

Recycling–A Trashy Story

Kelly Lafferty from the University of Illinois Extension will be sharing activities, stories, and a craft about recycling on Tuesday, June 4, at 1:00.  

Board Game Day

Join us Tuesday, July 2, at 1:00pm to play board games with friends and family!

TappTS

Looking for some help with our apps? Stop by with your device, usernames, and passwords on Tuesday, July 2, at 10:00 or Thursday, July 25, at 2:00 for help with the Boundless app.

Summer Reading

All ages encouraged to participate. No library card needed to participate. Come sign up today! May 28 – July 27

July Newsletter

Silent Book Club

Stop by with a book and a beverage for an hour of silent reading and optional chatting: Saturday, June 15, at 11:00 am and/or Wednesday, June 26, at 2:00 pm. Currently between books? Peruse the library shelves for your next great read!

Glow-in-the-Dark Sing-along

Get ready to celebrate summer reading on Tuesday, June 18, at 1:00! Some glow gear provided; bring your singing voices!

TF Yarns

All experience levels are welcome to our bi-monthly knitting and crocheting group on June 5 and June 19 at 6:00.

May Newsletter

Beaded Book Mark Class

Vicky Suchoski from Sassy Beads will teach us how to make a beautiful beaded bookmark. All materials provided. Limited class size, but space is still available. $5 fee.

Lego Club

Open to ages 7 to 13 years old. Come Thursday, May 2, at 3:30, to build with us!