A Fond Farewell

Long-time children's and young adult librarian Mrs. Ginny Brousseau is retiring, after 24-years at the library.  Well-wishers may stop by at a reception in her honor on Thursday, May 17th, from 2:30 to 5 p.m.

Parting Gift - Amazing sculture by Joe Marandino 

First Grade Class Visits in May

All first grade classes from Birch Grove Primary School will visit the library on May 7th, 8th, and 9th, for a tour of the library with the children's librarian, and to receive 1st library cards.   Students will also have a chance to select one book to check out to bring home!

Libraries Rock!

Our library "rocks" - with Tolland CT Rocks.  Check out these children's book-themed rocks on display this month in the library:

What's your favorite picture book? Maybe we have a rock for it!

Out of This World Pictures

Like planets - and cats?  Stop by the library to take a look at some wonderful "Cat Planet" pictures by Tolland artist and student Jack Graham:

Jack's pictures are a perfect backdrop for Madeleine L'Engle's series of sci fi books like A Swiftly Tilting Planet, A Wind in the Door, and of course  A Wrinkle in Time (soon to be released in March as a major motion picture).  Make sure to read the books before the movie comes out!

Take Your Child to the Library Day

The library’s annual Take Your Child to The Library Day will be held on: 
Saturday, February 3rd,  2018.  Stop by to play a game, do a puzzle, read aloud, make a bookmark – and of course, take out lots of books!
Events include:  a Valentine's preschool storytime presented by Tolland Girl Scouts, troop 61199, at 10:30 a.m. in the Storytelling Room (101); Family Game Time with the Usher family in the library program room from 10 a.m - noon; and a family movie, Disney's Moana, which will be shown at 1 p.m. in the main program room.  The movie is 107 minutes long and is rated PG. 
To  sign up for the storytime or movie, call the library at 860-871-3620.

2018 Storytimes

Storytimes at Tolland Public Library continue in January and February; parents and caregivers may sign up for:
      Preschool Storytime for ages 3 to 5  Wednesdays at 10:15 - 11 AM.
      Toddler Storytime for ages 2 to 3  most Thursdays at 10:30 - 11:15 AM  (does not meet on 1/25).
       Books & Babies for babies and young toddlers 6 to 23 months old  Wednesdays at 11:15 - 11:45 AM
Library/FRC Playgroup:  the Library and the Tolland Family Resource Center offer a free story/play group for families with preschoolers ages 2 to 5  on Tuesdays, 10:15 – 11:15 AM.  Does not meet if school is cancelled for weather reasons.

Our story programs take place in the new Children's Program Room (101).  All children's library program are free and open to the public; for more information or to sign up, consult the library Events Calendar or call 860-871-3620.

Halloween Programs at the Library

TRICK-OR-TREAT PRESCHOOL STORYTIMES

Halloween storytimes for ages 2 – 5, with stories and a quick craft

followed by a “Trick-or-Treat” parade in the library, will be offered on:

 Wednesday, October 25th, at 10:15 – 11:00 AM

 Thursday, October 26th, at 1:30 – 2:15 PM

Children are welcome to come in costume.

To sign up call 871-3620 or contact vbrousseau@tolland.org.

A FAMILY SPOOKY TALES STORYTIME for ages 5 and up will be

held at the library on Thursday, October 26th, from  6:30 – 7:00 PM.

Mildly spooky (but not too scary) stories will be featured. 

No sign up is required; children are welcome to come in costume.

Mrs. Marci James conducts a past year's Trick-or-Treat storytime

New Storytelling Room!

Parents and wee ones are invited to come by to take a look at our new Storytelling Room.  Fall storytimes are currently in session and we have openings - sign up when you stop by!

A Great Place to Play

Have you seen the new library train table donated by the Friends of Tolland Public Library?  We have a wonderful new family reading area and play space in the Children's Room; drop by to check it out!