Easton, Connecticut Library America 250 Connecticut Passport As the United States prepares to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026, Connecticut is inviting residents and visitors to experience the people, places, and stories that helped shape the nation. The America 250 | CT Passport encourages you to take a journey through history, culture, and innovation, connecting 40 destinations across the state through shared themes that continue to define Connecticut today. Visit CT250.org for more information on the America 250 | CT Passport and how you can travel around Connecticut to learn about its revolutionary heritage! Passports are available in the Library lobby. Click here for more information Click here for a digital copy Quick Links Your Library Card Museum Passes Friends of the Library Art Exhibits Room Rentals

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Room Rentals Conference Room Community Room Study Booth The Easton Public Library offers two meeting spaces, the Community Room (occupancy 100 ), and the Conference Room (occupancy 25 ), for community meetings and cultural activities. In addition, the Library has a study booth for work or study for one to two people. The daily rate for the Community Room rental is $150.00 and the Conference Room is $75. A $25 refundable damage/cleaning/key deposit per use is also required. If piano tuning is necessary, the Library will charge a $50 fee. There is no rental fee for non-profit organizations. Guidelines and restrictions apply. In accordance with Town policy, town facilities cannot be used for profit-making ventures. Please call the library at 203-261-0134 for more information or see below for policies and applications for use. Meeting Room Application Community Room A/V System Directions Room Use Policy Use of Alcohol Guidelines Closing Checklist

What can you do in the Innovation Space? The possibilities are endless. All you need is your imagination. 3Doodler Designer Blocks Electronic Snap Circuits Gimp Set Jewelry Making Supplies MakeyMakey Origami Paper Osmo Kit Duct Tape Knitting Looms Magna Doodle Brain Flakes Knitting/Crochet/Yarn Puzzles Cross-Stitching Sudoko Cube LED & Lithium Batteries The Paper Shoe Book Ozobot Rubik's Cubes Board Games Little Bits LEGO Robots & Manual Spirograph Coloring Station StikBot Button Maker Crafts to Go

Welcome to Book Match! Tell us what you like to read and we'll give you three book recommendations, based on your answers. *Please use your personal email address below, as we are unable to communicate through your @er9.org email account. Who are your favorite authors? What genre(s) do you like to read? What books have you read that you really liked? Enter grade, if applicable. Submit We'll get back to you with your book recommendations as soon as we can!

Teen Volunteer Program 2026-2027 For 8th–12th Graders The Teen Volunteer Application for school year 2026-2027 is now available. Please fill out the form if you are interested in volunteering at the Library. Questions? Please contact Tori (she/her) at tgoggin@eastonlibrary.org or 203-261-0134. Apply to be a Volunteer

Museum Passes Check out a pass to a local museum or park, right here at the Library, with your Library card. Passes offer discounted admission. Hover over each logo to see the discount. Click on each logo to go directly to the website. Museum passes are free to adults with a current library card. Passes will be loaned out for 3 consecutive days from the Library Circulation Desk. Passes must be returned to the Easton Public Library Circulation Desk, not placed in the Book Drop. Passes are available on a walk-in basis only, no reservations are taken online or by telephone. No renewals are allowed. Check pass availability $9.00 per person, for up to 6 people. Up to 4 children under 18 free, with one adult paid admission. Free admission for 2 adults and up to 4 children to the museum & galleries. Free admission for up to 4 people of any age. Free entry to exhibits and hall for up to 2 adults and 3 children. 50% off regular admission for up to 2 adults and 4 children during regular museum hours. Free general admission for 4 people. Free admission for 2 adults and 2 children. Free admission for library patrons and families of up to 6 people. Includes access to special exhibits and select public programs, and a 10% discount in the Museum Shop. Each pass provides up to one free general admission ($22 value) or up to two free Youth (12-17) general admission ($20 value) with the purchase of one Adult or Senior admission. The passes may be used to register for daily public tours at no extra cost. 20% discount off general admission for up to 4 people. Ask for coupon at Circulation Desk. This pass waives entrance fees for 2 adults and 4 children, 12 years and under, to the centers and historical buildings at Dinosaur State Park and Visitor Center in Rocky Hill, Gillette Castle State Park in East Haddam, and Fort Trumbull State Park and Visitor Center in New London. Parking is free for CT-registered vehicles. *To order tickets online, enter 1 plus the code on the pass for the first ticket, then enter 2 plus the code for the second ticket. If this does not work, present the pass in person.

Welcome to Easton Public Library Dear New Easton Resident, On behalf of the Easton Public Library, I am writing to welcome you to this wonderful community! The Library offers a robust collection of books, audio-visual materials, and digital resources, as well as some non-traditional items, including cake pans, jigsaw puzzles, board games, lawn games, hot spots, and laptops. We also host a variety of programs for all ages, including baby and toddler classes, preschool story times, crafts, reading with a therapy dog, teen cooking programs, book clubs, author visits, lectures, paint nights, and much more. I hope you will stop by the Library soon to check out our offerings and get an Easton library card. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff is always available to assist with whatever you may need. In the meantime, feel free to explore our website. See you soon! Sincerely, Lynn Zaffino Director

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Library to Go Easton Public Library offers a free delivery service of books, audiobooks, and magazines to any Easton adult resident who is homebound. Who? Any Easton resident who is homebound for a variety of reasons. If you have a library card that is current, please use that card for requests and holds. I f you had a library card with us, please let us know so we can check our database and issue you an updated card. To apply for a new card, Call the Easton Public Library 203-261-0134 or click here to submit your information online. If you are renewing your card, or are issued a new one, please present a photo ID at the first delivery. What may I borrow? Any of our print and audio materials that circulate: books, magazines, and audiobooks can be borrowed through the homebound service. Place holds via our catalog: https://easton.biblio.org/eg/opac/home, or by using our “Library to Go” form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1v6pwwWrZeJwq3nsIrlBvYLVgSwl_Pp-Xcd7YZBiHhzg/edit How long may I keep these items? New items and magazines must be returned after 14 days. Other items can be kept for 28 days. Items can be renewed twice, if there are no previous holds on them. Please renew before the item is due. Can I reserve material? You can make a request or reserve an item by phone or online. You will be added to the waiting list and receive your item when a copy becomes available. Are there any fines or fees? There is no charge for this service. Have questions? Want to sign up? Contact Lynn at the Easton Public Library at 203-261-0134, or via email at lzaffino@eastonlibrary.org No one there? Don't despair. Anyone at the Library can take your information and request.

Art Exhibits The Library offers the use of its Conference Room, Community Room, and Glass Display Case for artists to display their work. The Conference Room and Glass Display Case are curated by Dolly Curtis, while the Community Room features mainly exhibits in conjunction with the Easton Arts Council. If you're interested in displaying your work, contact Dolly Curtis at dollycurtis72@gmail.com, or Sheila Weaver at saweaver@optonline.net . Please read our artist guidelines below. Artist Guidelines Harvey Paris The Carved Wisdom of Harvey Paris October 16-November 30 Conference and Large Glass Display Case Art Reception: Thursday, November 5, 5:00-7:00 p.m. Interfaith Discussion with Rabbi, Priest, & Iman: Sunday November 15, 4:00-6:00 p.m. Harvey Paris - Poster 16x20 5-King Solomon- Harvey Paris, 10/16-11/30 - Harvey Paris, 10/16-11/30 Harvey Paris - Poster 16x20 1/3 The work of Harvey Paris begins with a single knife, natural materials, and a search for meaning. His original designs draw inspiration from the rich Abrahamic traditions that share a common visual language for Jews, Christians, and Muslims. It is the artist's hope that his work invites the viewer to not only discover the wisdom of these traditions, but also to explore spiritual and ethical concerns of contemporary life. The carvings reflect universal truths and commonalities presented in an artistically beautiful and unique way that are too often lost in a world dominated by Insta, Tic Toc and AI. This exhibit features large wood and leather carvings that range from the largest at 20 feet long to the smallest at 2 feet by 3 feet. Carving such large pieces provides the opportunity for the viewer to easily dig into the many meanings of each piece and to come away with their own inspiration and interpretation as to what they see. These carvings, as part of my practice as a therapist to men, are also used to visually portray values that reflect those human behaviors that can, more often than not, lead to individual growth and positive human relations. Just as every carving is made beautiful by removing what does not belong, the same is true of the human character. This is the essence of chip carving. Traditionally, pieces of wood are removed from a flat surface to create beautiful images. Harvey used his skills to adapt to carving leather as well as wood, which allowed him to create large pieces of art such as Abraham’s Gift which is on display. He has moved away from solely creating works of beauty to both beautiful and spiritually moving pieces of art. Harvey was able to accomplish the above thanks to two important people in his life. First, his loving wife Rabbi Barbara Paris. When she decided to go to Rabbinical school 20 years ago, she told him that he needed to find a quiet, 20 hour a week hobby. No bongo drums. After ruling out glass blowing for fear that he'd burn down the house as well as his hands, he discovered chip carving. Luckily, every article and book he read on chip carving referenced Wayne Barton, acclaimed and undisputed as the "Father of Chip Carving in North America." Harvey found Wayne, and six months later when he taught a class in Philadelphia, Harvey was on his way to mastering the art. The influence of being married to a Rabbi moved him in a direction away from only carving for purely artistic reasons. What began as carving to beautify Jewish Ritual objects ultimately expanded to works that reflect universal religious and ethical motifs that apply to all people. Harvey hopes that you not only appreciate the beauty of the work but that you may also take away some meaning and awe. Additional pieces can be found on my web site: http://jewishcarving.com . Click here for more information about the photography contest