Easton, Connecticut Library Adult Summer Reading Through Saturday, August 15 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 29. 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, are available on the Adult Summer Reading page. Adult Summer Reading Quick Links Your Library Card Museum Passes Friends of the Library Art Exhibits Room Rentals

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 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

Local Links Town of Easton Easton Police Department Easton Fire Department Connecticut 2-1-1 Easton Park & Recreation Programs Historical Society of Easton Easton Emergency Medical Services Easton Animal Shelter The Easton Garden Club The Easton Senior Center Easton Community Center Easton Arts Council The Easton Arts Center Programs Easton Pride Easton's Here to Help Safe Rides Easton Diversity and Inclusion Task Force Citizens For Easton Hotlines & Helplines Samuel Staples Elementary School Helen Keller Middle School Joel Barlow High School Easton Country Day School Aspetuck Health District Little Phoenix Preschool Congregational Church of Easton Christ Church Nursery School Christ Church of Easton Playtots Preschool (ECC) Notre Dame of Easton Easton Learning Foundation Covenant Church of Easton St. Dimitrie Romanian Orthodox Church Jesse Lee United Methodist Church of Easton Easton's Treasures MetroCog Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 2025 Holiday Edition of the Easton Garden Club's Easton Farm Map

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

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

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

Testimonials I enjoy being a patron of the library, scouring the flyers and library website for new books. Thank you to everyone at the library who work so hard to provide so many different types of enjoyment for all! - Leigh H.

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.

Library Policies Code of Conduct Circulation Policy Child Behavior and Supervision Privacy and Confidentiality Library Computer and Internet Safety Policy Hotspot Policy Collection Development Material Review and Reconsideration Policy Animals in the Library Exam Proctoring Tutoring Laptop Loaning Policy Display Policy Policy on Art Displays and Exhibits in the Library Programs Policy Meeting Room Policy Inter-Library Loans Donations Library Personnel Public Relations and Media Bulletin Boards Volunteers

Accessibility Statement Easton Public Library is committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of circumstance and ability. We aim to adhere as closely as possible to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.0, Level AA), published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). These guidelines explain how to make Web content more accessible for people with disabilities. Conformance with these guidelines will help make the web more user friendly to everyone. Whilst we strive to adhere to the guidelines and standards for accessibility, it is not always possible to do so in all areas of the website and we are currently working to achieve this. Be aware that due to the dynamic nature of the website, minor issues may occasionally occur as it is updated regularly. We are continually seeking out solutions that will bring all areas of the site up to the same level of overall web accessibility. If you have any comments and or suggestions relating to improving the accessibility of our site, please don't hesitate to contact our accessibility coordinator Shannon Bruchal by phone at 203-261-0134, or by email at sbruchal@eastonlibrary.org . Your feedback will help us make improvements.

Teen Volunteer Program 2026 For Rising 7th–12th Graders Volunteer Applications for Summer 2026 are now closed. Please check back in fall for School Year 2026-2027 volunteer opportunities. Thank you. Questions? Please contact Tori (she/her) at tgoggin@eastonlibrary.org or 203-261-0134.