Library Construction

Construction of the new handicapped access ramp has begun. The regular library parking lot for patrons is now closed. Patrons should park at the Jail Hill parking lots.

A crosswalk has been installed to facilitate crossing Route 154 at that intersection. Please exercise extreme caution in crossing the road. While driving on Route 154, please slow down near the intersection with Jail Hill Road. There will be increased foot traffic in this area.

Handicapped parking only is permitted in the small parking area north of the Library which had previously been used for staff parking.

The next driveway north of the Library is a private driveway. Parking is not permitted on the grass on either side of this driveway.

Thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation during the construction.

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Children's programs are continuing to run
during library construction. Please join us!

Preschool/Kindergarten Story Times

Session I - Tuesdays, January 5 to February 9
& March 2 to 30
10:30 to 11:15 AM (Ages 3 to 5)

Session II - Fridays, January 8 to February 12
& March 5 to 26
10:30 to 11:15 AM (Ages 3 to 5)

Pajama Story Time

Wednesdays, February 3 and 17
March 3 and 17
6:30 to 7:15 PM (Ages 3 and older)

Please call Ms. Diane at 860 345-2204
for registration information.

Higganum Book Drop

Did you know the library has a book drop located in downtown Higganum? You will find it on the sidewalk outside the Liberty Bank on Route 81. DVDs and CDs will be accepted at this location during library construction. Items are collected daily.

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The Connecticut Department of Higher Education announces that updated copies of their popular Connecticut Student Financial Assistance brochure are now available, thanks to a federal grant awarded to the Department. The two-sided flyer summarizes both federal and state financial aid programs and provides general advice to students and parents on obtaining financial aid for college.

Supplies are limited and orders will be fulfilled on a first-come/first-served basis. To order printed copies, contact the Education & Employment Information Center at edinfo@ctdhe.org or toll-free at 1(800)842-0229. This information also is available online.

In addition, the Information Center produces several other publications of potential interest to students and parents such as Questions to Ask When Choosing a College, Life After High School, and Parent College Prep in addition to more comprehensive list of Financial Aid Resources. Feel free to download copies by accessing the EEIC’s publications page.

Please contact the Education & Employment Information Center (edinfo@ctdhe.org / 1-800-842-0229) at any time with questions about learning and career opportunities.

Kill-A-Watt Meter Available for Loan

The Kill-A-Watt meter is a small electricity usage monitor. Simply connect an appliance into the Kill-A-Watt meter and assess the efficiency of the appliance. The monitor’s display will show the appliance’s electrical consumption by the kilowatt-hour. You then calculate the electrical expenses for your appliance.

This device will help you make decisions that can save you money and reduce your electrical consumption. You may discover that some appliances, even when nominally turned off, are still using quite a bit of power.

Find the appliances that are energy abusers in your home! Check out the Kill-A-Watt meter. You may reserve the meter through the Library’s online catalog at or by calling us at 860-345-2204.

Special Books For Sale

The Friends of the Library have some very special books for sale. If you are interested in purchasing them, please inquire at the circulation desk.

Wild Strawberries and High Rising (2 volumes, boxed) by Angela Thirkell. First editions, hardcovers with dust jackets, good condition. $30.00

Program registration informs us of program interest and
enables us to call you in the event of cancellation.