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 Stephanie Hilton Rock Paper Scissor February 16-March 30 Conference Room & Large Glass Display Case Art Reception: Saturday, February 21, 1:00-3:00pm Stephanie Hilton - 2/17-3/30 Stephanie Hilton Artist Show announcement... A colorful collection of watercolors, shadow boxes and woven 3D panels at Easton Public Library Stephanie Hilton - 2/17-3/30 watercolor-orange Koi fish in a blue-green pond Stephanie Hilton - 2/17-3/30 in a white shadow box there's a painted black mug with a white peace sign, and a tie dye, multicolor background. A real peace sign button, and ticket stub are also in the shadow box. Stephanie Hilton - 2/17-3/30 Stephanie Hilton Artist Show announcement... A colorful collection of watercolors, shadow boxes and woven 3D panels at Easton Public Library 1/7 Stephanie Hilton is a watercolor and mixed media artist based in Fairfield, Connecticut. Born in Brooklyn and raised in Queens, she spent many exciting years as an advertising art director in New York City. Living there gave her frequent access to museums and a wide range of art, every visit offering something inspiring and fun. Stephanie studied at the School of Visual Arts in NYC, as well as the Silvermine Guild and Rowayton Arts Center in Connecticut, where she refined her personal style with some fresh and imaginative techniques. Her work has appeared in many regional juried and group exhibitions, earning several prestigious awards in 2024. She is a proud exhibiting member of the Rowayton Arts Center, Ridgefield Guild of Artists, Stamford Art Assoc., Art/Place Gallery Fairfield, and Carriage Barn Arts Center New Canaan. Paula McDonagh The Shapes of Color Photography & Painting March 2-April 11 Community Room Art Reception: Saturday, March 7, 4:00-6:00pm Paula McDonagh, 3/2-4/11 Paula McDonagh, 3/2-4/11 Paula McDonagh, 3/2-4/11 Paula McDonagh, 3/2-4/11 1/7 Paula’s love of art in all forms began as a young girl with a strong desire to create something unique. She began using media such as fabric, fibers, beads and natural substances to create. She subsequently fell in love with photography, using it as a tool to capture and create images and make them uniquely her own. Much of Paula’s photography emphasizes natural elements. Always enthralled with water and its interactive and transformative power over its surroundings, water is a key component of much of her abstract photography. Floral themes, natural scenes and architecture are also favored subjects and often captured from atypical perspectives. Color, light and reflection play a significant role in her photographic work as well as movement, shape, geometry and pattern, working in unison to create thought-provoking imagery. Mindful of how she approaches photographic images, Paula began painting. She uses nontraditional techniques and tools and emphasizes color, form and movement. Paula enjoys showing her work in juried photography and art exhibits. One of her macro abstract floral photographs is permanently displayed at the Florence Griswold Museum, Old Lyme, during the annual recurring “Miss Florence’s Artist Trees Pallet Exhibition” every holiday season. Last fall she participated in the Banned Book Covers Reimagined Exhibition/Trading Card Fundraiser in Valley Cottage, NY, where her painting from the Ladies Series, “Lady in Red” was displayed. Paula states she strives to depict images that stimulate the imagination, pique curiosity, or arouse a sense of wonder in the viewer.

Library History In 1933, a group of Easton visionaries voted to create a public library in their town. The Easton Public Library opened in the basement of Samuel Staples School with a budget of $200 from a state grant and $50 from the local P.T.A. In 1937, the Library had new quarters, a room on the main floor of Town Hall. The Library Board, to consist of six members—no more than three from any particular political party— with six year terms, was established in 1950. Once again, space became an issue, and the Library was moved to the basement of Town Hall where it occupied 1,125 square feet. Crowded conditions forced residents into action in 1968. A Town Meeting authorized a bond issue of $300,000 to finance an addition to Town Hall. In 1979, eleven civic-minded women met to form the Friends of the Easton Public Library. With the Friends’ support, the Library began to act as a center for the whole community, offering more programs for children and adults. Fire code violations mandated improvements to the facility in 1991. The Library Board of Trustees applied to the State Library and was awarded a grant for library construction. Library Trustees championed a town-wide fund raising campaign and pledged $300,000 toward the cost of a new building. A special referendum for construction of a new Library was conducted on December 11, 1994 and passed by fifteen votes. The much anticipated new Library building opened for business on May 29, 1996. The Library became a member of the computer age when it joined reQuest, a statewide library network whereby patrons and staff can locate items in other area libraries. It also made a computer available to the public for word processing. In 1998, with monies raised by the Friends of the Library and Library Board private funds, the Library’s circulation functions were automated and the oak card catalogs were replaced by on-line catalogs. The next year saw three workstations in the Library’s Reference area networked to make Internet and on-line databases available to the public. In 1999, the Library received the prestigious Award of Excellence for Small Libraries from the Association of Connecticut Library Boards. This auspicious group also awarded Library Director, Bernadette Baldino, a citation for Outstanding Contribution to Library Service in Connecticut. With the creation of a web page in 2000, www.eastonlibrary.org , Library resources were made available to patrons in the comfort of their homes. In 2010, the Library began circulating downloadable ebooks and audiobooks to its patrons. While taking advantage of this new technology, patrons still come to the Library to check out materials, attend programs, use the computers, and receive technology assistance. The Library looks forward to continuing its history of growth and service, helping community members of all ages lead richer, more interesting lives by providing access to print, audio and electronic resources, hosting cultural activities, and serving as a forum for community gatherings.

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Our Staff LYNN ZAFFINO Library Director Lynn Zaffino, Director Lynn has been at the Easton Public Library since May of 2008. She spent six years as the Children's/Teen Librarian, then two years as the Assistant Director/Head of Youth Services. She took over as Library Director in October of 2016. Prior to working here in Easton, she spent two years at the Fairchild-Nichols Memorial Library in Trumbull. Lynn received her Master of Library Science degree from Southern Connecticut State University in 2010. Prior to her Library career, she worked in retail management, banking, and bookkeeping. Lynn and her husband also owned and operated a used book store in Guilford, CT. Lynn resides with her husband, daughter, and dog. In her spare time, she enjoys reading (naturally!), walking, bowling, doing jigsaw puzzles, and spending time with family and friends. lzaffino@eastonlibrary.org MARY BETH RASSULO Assistant Director/Head of Youth Services Mary Beth joined the Library in October of 2016. She is a native New Yorker and a singer/songwriter with a curious nature that led her into the library world. Mary Beth holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English/Writing from Western Connecticut State University, and a Masters of Library and Information Science from Long Island University. Her passion for STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) programming was developed while she was the Children’s Services Librarian at Ridgefield Library. When she’s not at the library she enjoys the outdoors, friends and family, and her grandpuppies, a King Charles Cavalier Spaniel/Dachshund mix named Rosco, and a Bulldog named Rock. mrassulo@eastonlibrary.org TORI GOGGIN Youth Services Librarian Tori is a licensed occupational therapist with a background specializing in child development. She was a practicing OT for 4 years and is now completing her master's in Library Science. Her background also consists of teaching infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, as well as English writing and literature. Before coming to Easton Library, Tori worked as a library program aide at the Perrot Memorial Library in Old Greenwich, where she ran toddler and preschool story time and sensory-based story time sessions. Tori is originally from New Hampshire, and has been a resident of Conneccticut since 2022, currently residing in Newtown. In her free time, she loves to read and write, create digital art, and spend time with friends and her boyfriend. tgoggin@eastonlibrary.org DONNA GLEN Youth Services Programming Assistant Donna became a member of the Easton Library staff in July 2025, following her time as a dedicated volunteer. She brings with her a background in administrative roles at both Stepping Stones Museum for Children and Norwalk Hospital. While at Stepping Stones, she especially enjoyed engaging with visitors of all ages—reading stories, singing, and performing as characters during special events. Outside the library, Donna enjoys spending time with her husband, Kevin, along with their dog and two cats. Her hobbies include reading, gardening, and a variety of fiber arts such as knitting, crocheting, and sewing. She has also participated in numerous local community theater productions. Donna holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Connecticut and spent much of her career working in commercial real estate finance. dglen@eastonlibrary.org SHANNON BRUCHAL Library Assistant, Digital Services/Social Media Shannon joined the Easton Library staff in June of 2016. Previously, she worked part-time at West Haven Library and Edith Wheeler Memorial Library in Monroe. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Southern Connecticut State University, and has worked many different jobs, such as proofreader, account executive, sales clerk, and youth minister, but the Library is her favorite. Library Assistant by day, folk singer by night, Shannon has recorded two CDs and performs online and at area venues. When she’s not working or singing, you can find Shannon with her nose in a book and hanging out with her husband Rich, and Mr. Beau Jangles, a Lab mix. sbruchal@eastonlibrary.org PENELOPE PAPADOULIS Library Assistant, Technical Services/Interlibrary Loan Penelope was born in Athens, Greece. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematical and Computer Studies & History of Art from Brooks University, Oxford. In 1990, Penelope and her family came to the United States and moved to Connecticut. She started at the Easton Library in November, 1994, as a part-time circulation assistant. She was promoted to a full-time, Technical Services/Cataloger in August of 1995. She loves to read fantasy and science fiction books. pjp@eastonlibrary.org JANE HELFGOTT Library Assistant, Cataloger Jane’s a lifelong library enthusiast whose first paying job was as a Page at her childhood library. She’s held various Library positions through the years ranging from Storytime Volunteer to Librarian for a non-profit organization. She holds a Business degree from the University of Massachusetts and a degree in Couture Clothing Design from SUNY/FIT. She also studied high fashion in Paris and Italy. Jane’s a lifelong artistic entrepreneur, having had her own custom clothing business and until recently, was proprietor for The BOLT Quilt Shop, a nationally recognized, award-winning fabric + sewing store she’d built from the ground up. COVID threw Jane a curve so it was recently that she looked inward and knew her next chapter involved a library…Easton library. Aside from reading, Jane enjoys being a fiber artist. Other passions of hers include kayaking, puzzling, spending time with family and friends, and servicing her herd of vintage Singer 221 featherweight sewing machines. Helen Keller has been her heroine since second grade. jhelfgott@eastonlibrary.org KELLY MARCHWINSKI Library Assistant, Circulation Kelly joined the Easton Public Library in June 2025. She previously worked as a library clerk at the Bethel Public Library. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Western Connecticut State University. Kelly loves hanging out with her little black dog, Nova and floofy cat, Merlin. kmarchwinski@eastonlibrary.org LARRY KAUFMAN Library Assistant, Circulation Larry joined the Easton Public Library as a Circulation Assistant in June 2022. Prior to joining the library staff, he worked for a national nonprofit, several media trade associations, a magazine publishing company, and community newspapers. Larry holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. lkaufman@eastonlibrary.org TOM CECCARELLI Custodian Tom has recently retired from the Easton Police Department after serving the community for 25 years. Tom lives with his wife Debbie and daughter Mackenzie. tceccarelli@eastonlibrary.org

Adult Summer Reading 2025 Friday, June 16—Saturday, August 23 Log each book you read on our Google form for a chance to win a weekly prize! Raffle prizes will be awarded each Monday, starting on June 23. There will also be a Grand Prize for the person who reads the most books. Need ideas on what to read? Our updated Adult Recommended Reading lists by genre, compiled by the Library staff, will be available in mid-June. Log your books starting on June 16. Log your books Adult Recommended Reading List 2025 Adult Recommended Reading List 2024 Adult Recommended Reading List 2023 Happy Reading!

How to Play the Library Land Game 1. Choose a white scratch-off from the “Numbers” pile. This will tell you how many spaces to move forward. Begin under the “Library Land” sign. 2. Take as many white scratch-offs as you’d like to continue the game. Answer trivia questions and complete activities along the way. 3. Answer sheet for trivia questions is available at the Circulation Desk . 4. Finish at the Youth Services Office! Click here for the answers

Easton Reads! 2025 Friday, June 16 - Friday, Aug ust 8*, 2025 Grades Pre-K-12 *Participants can continue to log books until school begins. Register here for Easton Reads! 2025 Preschool Grades K-5 Grades 6-8 Grades 9-12 Log Your Books Join us this summer and be part of the adventure! Check out our Suggested Reading Lists for all ages. Grades K-1 Grades 2-3 Grade 4 Grades 5-6 Grades 7-8 7th Grade 40 Book Challenge Grades 9-12 Little Ones LGBTQ+ Reading List Juvenile LGBTQ+ Reading List YA LGBTQ+ Reading List JBHS 2025 Summer Reading Brochure

Teen Advisory Group Want to help shape what the library offers for teens? Join our Teen Advisory Group (TAG)! If you’re in grades 7–12, this is your chance to share ideas, plan programs, and make the teen space your own! Complete the form below—we’d love to have you join us! 💬📚 Click here to fill out the survey

Program Proposals The Easton Public Library welcomes program proposals on a wide variety of topics. Please click on the appropriate box below to complete the form. Your submission will be acknowledged within one week. Your proposal will be reviewed, and a Library staff member will reach out if we are interested in hosting your program. Adult Program Proposals Children's Program Proposals

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Bookworm Crafters J oin us for a monthly virtual read-aloud story and a special craft for the K-1 crowd on Mondays at 4:30 p.m. Reading out loud is optional. Pre-readers are welcome! If interested, please call the library at 203-261-0134, or email Kristine at koulman@eastonlibrary.org . April 22, 2024

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