Closings: The library will be closed Saturday, July 5, in observance of Independence Day.

OPEN HOUSE: July 7, 1-4 p.m.
      Come and see our renovations and new online resources. Tours will be given every hour and free bookmarks and pencils will be distributed.

New Services at the Library:

Wowbrary: We are very excited to announce the launching of a new service for our patrons called "Wowbrary," offered through our network, Bibliomation. This service provides weekly notices of new material at the library. Patrons can access this at home by receiving announcements via e-mail or by logging into the library collection through the link from your online newsletter or the town website. Patrons without computers can stop by the library to see Wowbrary on the online catalog. It is a great way to know what's new at the library. This information is updated every Wednesday and is kept on the site for one year.

Large Print Link: Do you wonder what material the library has in a particular format? Looking for our large print collection? Just click on the "Reader's Resources" tab in the online catalog and link to the large print collection or other great reader's resources lists. We have a special tab for audiovisual materials, too, such as DVDs and audiobooks. Check it out.

Friends of the Library Book Sale: During the month of June the Friends Book Sale will feature adult nonfiction selections for 75 cents each or two for a dollar. During the months of July and August a wide selection of childrenÕs books will be on sale for a quarter each. Paperbacks and children's books in good condition are being collected now so clean off your shelves and donate them to the library.

Expanded Teen Area: We are very excited to announce that the library has a revamped Young Adult area. The library now has 56 shelves of books Ñ fiction and nonfiction, hardcover and paperback, audiobooks, and magazines dedicated to our young adult readers age 13 to 17. The staff has been busy reshelving the adult paperbacks with the adult hardcovers, freeing up space along the back wall of the library for the teen collection to expand. Come and check it out.

Willimantic Library Service Center Collection: Our library now has several hundred books and audiobooks on long-term loan from WLSC for the summer. We have easy readers for grades 1 and 2, young adult paperbacks, and children and adult audiobooks on CD.

June is Cat Adoption Month: The library will be featuring related adult and children's books on display to borrow. Pet adoption information will also be featured.

Database Training: We offer one-on-one instruction for database use on Thursday afternoons. If you would like to learn how to navigate the Connecticut State Library www.iconn.org databases, please call 646-7349 to make an appointment.

Bentley Boutique: The library has a selection of new children's books that can be purchased for the library collection in honor of someone special. This is a great way to commemorate anniversaries, birthdays and Grandma, too!

OverDrive: Have you checked out our downloadable audio books yet? Log into http://bibliomation.lib.overdrive.com and download your titles on your computer, MP3 player, or burn to a disc. It's easy and there is no cost to you. (You must have a valid Bolton library card to use this service.)

Wireless Access: Are you looking for a place to work on your laptop? Come to the library--we have a wireless connection for you! (You must have a valid Bolton library card to use this service.)

Don't Forget Your Library Cards: Please remember to bring your library card when checking out material, reserving an item from Bibliomation or iCONN, or logging on to the wireless connection. Patrons must present a valid library card in their own name to assure accuracy and privacy and to expedite the transaction. There will be no exceptions to this policy. Thank you for your cooperation.