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Easton, Connecticut Library Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale! Friday, October 2-Sunday, October 4 Friday, 10/2: 3:30-6:00 p.m. Special shopping hours for children (with accompanying adult) Saturday, 10/3: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Sunday, 10/4: from 12-4. Sunday is "fill a bag for $10" day. Quick Links Your Library Card Museum Passes Friends of the Library Art Exhibits Room Rentals

Adult Programs Register for events Adult Recommended Reading List Book Clubs Year of Wonders Historical Fiction Book Club Join us each month for a lively and in-depth discussion of Historical Fiction. Copies of the book are available at the Circulation Desk or for curbside pickup. New members welcome! This group meets in person at 10:30 a.m. in the Library Community Room, on the second Thursday of the month. For those who wish to attend remotely, a Zoom link is sent prior to the meeting. Registration recommended. September 17, 2026 October 8, 2026 November 12, 2026 Beyond Reading Book Club Join our book discussion for an informal chat. We meet on the third Thursday of each month, at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room. New members are always welcome! Registration is not required. For more information, contact Lynn Zaffino at lzaffino@eastonlibrary.org . September 17, 2026 October 15, 2026 November 19, 2026

Reading Takes You Places 2026 Saturday, June 13 - Friday, Aug ust 7*, 2026 Grades Pre-K-12 *You can continue to track your reading until school begins. Click on your grade range to register. Register online or in the Library to begin your Summer Reading Adventure and collect your Library Passport & a pack of Read-Along Trading Cards. Read 20 minutes a day or more! Track your reading each week on our website to be eligible for our weekly book raffle and our end-of-summer raffle prize baskets. Join us for fun events and activities throughout the summer! Pre-K-5th Grade 6th-8th Grade 9th-12th Grade Track your reading - Week 1: June 13-19 Track your reading - Week 2: June 20-26 Track your reading - Week 3: June 27-July 4 Track your reading - Week 4: July 5-July 11 Track your reading - Week 5: July 12-July 18 Track your reading - Week 6: July 19-July 25 Track your reading - Week 7: July 26-August 1 Track your reading - Week 8: August 2-August 8 Track your reading - Week 9: August 9-August 15 Track your reading - Week 10: August 16-August 22 Track your reading - Week 11: August 23-August 29 Join us this summer and be part of the adventure! PebbleGo and PebbleGo Next are digital learning platforms for kids from grades K to 8 . " With developmentally appropriate texts in English and Spanish, read-aloud audio, rich vocabulary support, and multimodal creation and learning tools, PebbleGo empowers every student to read, learn, explore, and create independently. " Available June 1- August 31 Click here to check out PebbleGo! 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 JBHS 2026 Summer Reading Brochure

Library of Things Have you checked out our Library of Things Collection? Puzzles Explore our large collection of puzzles for all ages. Choose from a variety of colors and skill levels, from 5 pieces to 5,000. Loan Details 14 days can be renewed Please make sure all pieces are returned Please return to the Circulation Desk, do not put in the book drop. Lawn Games Gather your family or friends together while the weather is good and play a lawn game or two. Perfect for game nights, picnics, and parties, our selection of lawn games create outdoor fun. Loan Details 14 days Not renewable Please make sure all pieces are returned Please return to the Circulation Desk, do not put in the book drop. The Lawn Game Collection has been generously donated by the Friends of the Easton Public Library. Board Games Let's play a game! Check out some old favorites and discover some new board games too! There's something for everyone--kids through adults. Loan Details 14 days can be renewed Please make sure all pieces are returned Please return to the Circulation Desk, do not put in the book drop. Baking Pans Borrow a cake pan for a special occasion or just because you're inspired! We have a large selection of baking pans, including many seasonal and novelty pans. Loan Details 14 days Not renewable Please be sure pans are clean and dry when returned. Memory Kits Our Memory Kits are based on an individual's favorite things. By helping people recall positive experiences from the past, we can not only validate their self-worth, but also connect using conversation and storytelling about their interests. They may find comfort, a release from boredom, and a lift from depression and loneliness. Loan Details 14 days 2 renewals Please make sure all items are returned. HotSpots Access the Wi-Fi locally or while traveling with one of our three hotspots available for checkout. The service plan is provided by T-Mobile, so they will work anywhere there is T-Mobile coverage. Made possible by a special discount for nonprofit organizations and funding from the Friends of the Easton Public Library. Loan Details 14 days No holds or renewals Please return HotSpots inside the Library. Patrons must sign a loan agreement before checking out a HotSpot. HotSpots may be borrowed by Library users who are at least 18 years of age and who have active Library cards. Laptops The Library has two laptops available for patrons to check out for home/remote use. Loan Details 14 days No holds or renewals Please return Laptops inside the Library. All components (case, charger, and mouse) must be returned as well. Patrons must sign a loan agreement before checking out a Laptop. Laptops may be borrowed by Library users who are at least 18 years of age and who have active Library cards. Children's Library of Things Collection WhaZoodles WhaZoodle is a fun, interactive audio device that's preloaded with podcasts, music, and other audio content. The device has multiple age range settings and is intuitive and easy to use. Loan Details 14 days No holds or renewals Please return WhaZoodles inside the Library. All components (case and charger) must be returned as well. Launchpads Pre-loaded with content for kids and teens, Launchpads are designed with a simple, easy-to-use interface, and are 100% secure. Launchpad tablets are made to be passed from one set of hands to the next. Loan Details 14 days No holds or renewals Please return LaunchPads inside the Library. All components (case and charger) must be returned as well. Early Learning Backpacks Early Learning Backpacks are full of fun and engaging reading and activities, and are available in several themes, including ABCs, Counting, Opposites, Visual Inferencing, Words, Colors, Feelings, and Shapes. Loan Details 14 days No holds 2 renewals Please return Early Learning Backpacks inside the Library. All components must be returned as well. Sensory Bins We have two Sensory Bins for children ages 3 and up. They feature items that are designed to engage all of the senses. Choose the Beach Theme or the Food Theme Sensory Bin. Loan Details 14 days No holds 2 renewals Please return the Sensory Kits inside the Library. All components must be returned as well. "Are We There Yet?" Kits "Are we There Yet?" Kits are made for long trips, rainy days, or anytime kids are looking for something fun to do. We have kits for Pre-K-1st Grade, 2nd-3rd Grade, 4th-5th Grade, and a Junior Ranger kit for grades 5 and up. Loan Details 14 days No holds 2 renewals Please return "Are we There Yet?" Kits inside the Library. All components must be returned as well. Tonieboxes Toniebox is an audio system designed for little listeners. Turn it on, pop a Tonie character on top and let the adventure begin! Enjoy a screen-free, imagination-building experience. For children ages 3 and up. Our Tonieboxes can be found with the new picture books. Loan Details 14 days No holds 2 renewals Please return the Tonieboxes inside the Library. All components must be returned as well.

Computers, Copying, & Printing Patron Computers The Library has 6 computers for patrons to use that are connected to public printers. Two of them are connected to the WiFi printer. Please read our Library Computer and Internet Safety Policy . Copier Our copier has the capacity to make copies in 8.5" x 11" , 8.5" x 14" , and 11" x 17 sizes, and can also scan to a flash drive. Copies are 10 cents for Black and White, and 50 cents for color copies. Free WiFi Free wireless internet for laptop computers and mobile devices is available in the Library, as well as in the parking lot, in the back of the Library, and around the perimeter. No password is required. WiFi Printing Wireless printing from your laptop, mobile phone, or tablet is available at the Library. Please ask a staff member for assistance.

Anti-Racism Resources Children and teens may have questions about race, racism, and social justice. Books and resources are one way for families to address these issues. They can be a way to begin a conversation, educate ourselves, and lead to understanding and change. The Easton Public Library has compiled a list of resources to help families and anyone interested in finding materials that will open and further that conversation. Booklists HarperCollins #BlackVoicesMatter : Books for all ages by Black creators https://harperstacks.harpercollins.com/blog/blackvoicesmatter-books-for-all-ages-by-black-creators/ 50 Board Books Featuring Faces of Color https://www.slj.com/?detailStory=50-Board-Books-That-Show-IBPOC-Faces-diversity-baby Picture Books Featuring Black Male Protagonists https://www.readbrightly.com/picture-books-featuring-black-male-protagonists/?ref=PRH520B34CACC&aid=randohouseinc3690-20&linkid=PRH520B34CACC Black Lives Matter Reading List for Children 0-12 https://docs.google.com/document/u/1/d/15H1nzEIbC53OojvsLnlxM2zGYktooOGlOFMZ9xO74zk/mobilebasic Unity and Justice Booklets from American Library Association & ALSC http://www.ala.org/alsc/publications-resources/book-lists/unitykindnesspeace Black Lives Matter Comics Reading List http://www.ala.org/rt/gncrt/-black-lives-matter-comics-reading-lists Because Black Lives Matter - A Collection of Anti-Racist Reading Lists http://www.teenlibrariantoolbox.com/2020/06/because-black-lives-matter-a-collection-of-anti-racist-reading-lists/ Anti-Racist Reading List by Ibram X. Kendi https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/list/share/204842963/1357692923 Understanding and Dismantling Racism: A Booklist for White Readers https://www.charisbooksandmore.com/understanding-and-dismantling-racism-booklist-white-readers Discussions Talking Race With Young Children (NPR) https://www.npr.org/2019/04/24/716700866/talking-race-with-young-children? Media CNN/Sesame Street - Standing Up to Racism https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/02/us/cnn-sesame-street-standing-up-to-racism/index.html?fbclid=IwAR0oDlWUa1cIr3B5R4V2r7YZqCx1-u9KmZ8uv4Y3dCHeuVzAobEo02UH6Kg What to Read, Listen to, and Watch to Learn About Institutional Racism (PBS Newshour) https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/what-to-read-listen-to-and-watch-to-learn-about-institutional-racism Black Voices/Kidcasts - Podcasts for Children (School Library Journal) https://www.slj.com/?detailStory=black-voices-kidcasts-podcasts-for-children-audio Kwame Alexander reads The Undefeated https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cHIWtl8PNk&fbclid=IwAR3yWyY5MISjjzluHVjtZzvpLNf7209NJpRNS58Dx_FzDtDudvYaZksBAgo

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

One-on-One Tech Help Do you need help with your computer, tablet or smartphone? Would you like to learn how to read ebooks or listen to eaudiobooks using Libby , Hoopla , or The Palace Project ? Stop by the Library or make an appointment with Shannon Bruchal. Call 203-261-0134, or email sbruchal@eastonlibrary.org.

Historical Collection The Easton Public Library houses a collection of materials on the history of Easton. You can find these items throughout the Library. There are also a few resources in the Historical Collection, which is in the Conference Room. Dolly Curtis Interview DVDs Check out our extensive collection of DVDs featuring the many interviews that Dolly Curtis conducted over the years with local celebrities, artists, musicians, etc. Historical Collection Our historical collection, housed in the glass cabinet in the Conference Room, includes annual town reports, the Code of the Town of Easton, CT, and other historical documents. Online Resources Visit our website for online access to back issues of the Easton Courier. Another online resource, Heritage Hub, provides information regarding obituaries dating back to 1704. Historical Society of Easton Connect to the Historical Society's website: https://historicalsocietyofeastonct.org/ Books in Our Collection Aspetuc Chronicles: Narratives of Former Days in Easton and Weston, Conn. by John Damon Bradley 974.59 Bradley, John Dimon Redding and Easton by Daniel Cruson 974.69 Cruson, Daniel Easton--Its History by Helen Partridge, with Francis Mellen 974.69 Partridge, Helen Historical and Archeological Assessment Survey of Easton, Connecticut by John Damon Bradley 974.69 Reeve, Stuart Historical Collection Annual Town Reports back to 1932 Code of the Town of Easton, CT - 342.09 Code Historic Homes in Easton 974.69 HIstorical