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LIBRARY CLOSED (Independence Day) Friday, July 4
The Library will be closed in observance of Independence Day.
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Celebrate Disability Pride Month with Hoopla July is Disability Pride Month in the United States commemorating the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in July 1990. Hoopla, one of the Library's digital material services, has put together a curated collection of books, audiobooks, and film that raise awareness on and celebrate the contributions of the disability community. Click here to check out a title today. |
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Discover the Power of Coding with Fiero Code Are you ready to unlock the world of coding? Whether you’re a total beginner or looking to sharpen your skills, Fiero Code is here to help! As a free online coding resource, available with your Weston Public Library card, Fiero Code offers an interactive, self-paced way to learn how to code—no experience required. It's a fun and engaging platform designed for learners of all ages, but especially great for kids and teens who want to explore programming. With step-by-step lessons, hands-on projects, and exciting challenges, Fiero Code makes learning to code accessible and rewarding.
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New Adult Genre Collection: Romance!
As we continue to update our collection and make it easier to browse, we have created our newest adult genre collection: Romance! Located near the Mystery section, this new collection brings together titles from many famous authors old and new who chose to write about the universal language of love. Check something out today! Stay tuned as more genres will be separated from general fiction soon and given their own dedicated space on the shelves! |
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Online Room Reservation System is LiveThe Library's new online room reservation system is now live on our website. Using the new system, patrons will be able to see the availability of and reserve a Conference Room or the Community Room. To access the new system, click here! Please note that we will no longer be taking reservations over the phone; use the online system or print a physical application to make a reservation. To access the printable application and policy, click here. |
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Donations
The Library is now accepting donations of the following, in good condition and for all ages: books, DVDs/Blu-rays, and music CDs. Donations may be delivered during all open hours, but large donations must be coordinated ahead of delivery. Boxes/bags of material should be easily lifted by one person. We are not accepting the following: materials in poor condition, magazines, textbooks, encyclopedia, reference sets, or VHS/audio tapes. |
New Yorker Roundtable Will be back in September! The New Yorker Group is off for the summer. When we return in September, meetings will be hybrid, in-person at the library and online via Zoom. Join the Friends of the Library New Yorker Group to discuss articles from the current issue on politics, current events, literature, and more. The New Yorker is available online with your Weston Public Library card. Click HERE to access it digitally. Sponsored by the Friends of the Weston Public Library. |
Cookbook Club Monday July 14 at 12pm
The Weston Public Library Cookbook Club is an opportunity for those who love cooking to share favorite recipes and try new recipes with neighbors and friends! Make your favorite dish to share and bring the recipe! July's theme: Marcus Samuelsson. *There is no June meeting.
Looking for favorite recipes from previous meetings? You can check out all of the recipes HERE. |
Sip + Stitch Thursday, July 10 at 7pm
Come spend an evening with friends and neighbors and share your projects. We can share our progress on old projects and the new ones we are starting!
This club is perfect for beginners and seasoned experts alike, and is not limited to stitching: any needle craft is welcome! It's always an enjoyable evening with warm company. |
Book Discussions
Thursday, July 10, 10:30am
Slow Horses by Mick Herron Wednesday, July 16, 7:30pm (Zoom) The Music Shop by Rachel Joyce Friday, July 18, 11am Ulysses (ch. 14-18) by James Joyce Friday, July 25, 11am Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde To reserve a copy of the book or for the Zoom link, please email kbennett@westonct.gov. Sponsored by the Friends of the Weston Public Library. |
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Weston Public Library's Book MatchWe'd love to help you find your next favorite book or author! Fill out our online form and in a few days we'll email you a list of suggestions. This service is designed for adult borrowers of the Weston Public Library. For youth suggestions, please contact our Children and Teen Librarian. |
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Local History Resources Learn more about the rich history of Weston through the library's Local History Resources including digitized versions of The Chronicle Quarterly, the Weston Forum, and more!
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Prepare for Your Next Big Trip with Transparent Language Online Learn over 110 languages from all over the world, including indigenous languages from the Americas, English as a Second Language, and Irish Gaelic!
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Homebound Delivery Service Weston residents who are temporarily or permanently homebound due to health or disability issues or COVID concerns are eligible for the Library's free homebound delivery service. Call the library at 203-222-2665 or email westonlibrary@westonct.gov for more information.
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Consumer Reports Online Access
Did you know that you can access current and back issues of this popular magazine for FREE? Through the state library's ResearchIT resource, you can read, download, and print individual sections including the popular Buyer's Guides. |
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