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Our services include public Internet access, interlibrary loan and a collection of more than 14,000 items:
We offer passes to the following museums, which may be borrowed for a two-day loan period: Wadsworth Atheneum Mystic Aquarium (discounted, not free;
not available July & August) 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, August 8th, 2008 at 6:30 pm. We will be discussing The Memory of Running, by Ron McLarty. Library volunteers will be glad to deliver books to homebound patrons. For more information, call the library at 482-8806. 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.
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