General Information

SERVICES

Our services include public Internet access, interlibrary loan and a collection of more than 14,000 items:

• A current selection of popular fiction and some reference material.

• Audio books, both library-owned and a revolving collection that changes every three months.

• Videos and DVDs, including a collection that changes monthly.

• Magazines which circulate from the day they arrive.

MUSEUM PASSES

We offer passes to the following museums, which may be borrowed for a two-day loan period:

Wadsworth Atheneum 
www.wadsworthatheneum.org

Mystic Aquarium (discounted, not free; not available July & August)
www.mysticaquarium.org

BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP

The Bakerville Library supports a local Book Discussion Group, which meets monthly in members’ homes. Members take turns leading the discussions. At any given meeting, between 5 and 20 people show up, from New Hartford and Torrington. Books are chosen by the group and include both popular fiction and classics. The library is usually able to provide hard copies and audio copies of the books. For more information, call the library at 482-8806.

The next meeting will be Friday, April 25, 2008 at 7:30 pm. We will be discussing The Namesake, by Jhumpa Lahiri.

HOME DELIVERY

Library volunteers will be glad to deliver books to homebound patrons. For more information, call the library at 482-8806.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Bakerville Marketplace 2008

The Bakerville Marketplace is usually held on the first Saturday in August from 9 am to 2 pm. Community members of all ages are welcome to participate. Attractions include plants & herbs, crafts, face painting, booths of all kinds. The teacup auction benefits the library. Auction prizes include gift certificates for area restaurants and businesses, gifts and craft items.

Used Book Sale 2008

The Used Book Sale will be held on the first Saturday in August from 9 am to 3 pm.  EARLY BIRD 8:30 am; admission $7 (for early bird only).

We will be accepting donations of hardcover & paperback books in good condition, cassettes, videos and CDs. We cannot accept textbooks, condensed books, computer books, or magazines. All proceeds from the book sale benefit the Bakerville Library.

Bakerville Holiday Festival 2008

Watch for this annual event the week after Thanksgiving. It includes a silent auction (proceeds benefit the library), a carol sing and tree lighting, and for the children, a visit with Mrs. Claus, singing with Patty Cerruto, and holiday crafts.