With major construction nearing completion, we are now awaiting delivery of furniture and shelving. We anticipate being able to resume using the room in late September!
Renovation Update: July 2022
Author Archives: Antonio Strumolo
Third Annual Public Art Exhibit
“Off the Beaten Path” – Third Annual Public Art Exhibit
Sunday, August 14, 1:00 – 5:00 PM
Join us Sunday, August 14th (rain date Sunday, August 21st) for Clark Memorial Library’s third Annual Public Art Exhibit!
The theme of this year’s show is “Off the Beaten Path.” As we continue to navigate these challenging times, what roads do we take towards the future? What paths do we forge ahead through our creative responses to the world?
This outdoor exhibit will feature paintings, sculptures, drawings, and site-specific installations by local artists. Artwork will be located throughout the front garden and the back lawn, with entry by our lush Pollinator Pathway walk-through; parking will be available at the Bethany First Church of Christ and Bethany Historical Society.
Free art-making activities will be available for visitors of all ages!
Summer Reading Footprint Path
Leave Your Footprint at the Library!
Every time you read a book this summer, whether it’s for the Governor’s Summer Reading Challenge, a school assignment, or just for fun, you can add a footprint to our footprint path! We’ve already made it all the way around the first bookshelf in the children’s section; how much further do you think we can get the path to reach?
Summer Activities 2022
Summer Storywalk
Come take part in the Summer Storywalk! Each of the six stands in the library’s front yard has a different summer-themed riddle on it for you to solve; once you’ve thought it over, you can look behind the stand or scan the QR code on the upper right to check your answer. Enjoy the summer foliage and renovated sitting area while you’re here!
Story Times
Join us at 10:00 AM every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday for a drop-in story time! For children ages 2-5.
Saturday Crafts
Drop in and join Miss Dorothy at the craft table every Saturday afternoon – a new summer craft to do every week!
2022 Governor’s Summer Reading Challenge
It’s the time of year to encourage students to participate in CONNECTICUT READS, the 2022 Governor’s Summer Reading Challenge! Visit the library in person to get a Summer Reading Journal, and check out our new digital media app, Palace, where digital copies of many of the GSRC Suggested Summer Reading books are available.
The Palace Project
Palace allows you to browse and download digital media from a number of different sources in one convenient location!
CLICK HERE for download links and instructions on how to sign in, as well as background information on The Palace Project as a whole!
Renovation Update: September 2021
Renovation Update: May 2021
With the children’s room renovation on its way, the books have decided to go on an adventure to see what the upstairs is like! Kid’s fiction has been enjoying their vacation so much, they invited some of kid’s non-fiction to follow.
Renovation Update: March 19, 2021
We have signed the contract to begin our renovation! Check back often to see our progress.