Introducing: The Palace Project
Palace is a simple way to begin reading eBooks or eAudios on your device. Find your library, enter your barcode, and begin reading in less than three taps on the screen. Simply download the Palace App from your device’s app store and have access to over 15,000 eBooks and eAudio titles.
Recycling at the Library
Look for the red bucket in the library’s upper lobby! Do you have any old pens, markers, applesauce pouches, or toothpaste tubes? Sara Hofferd has placed a drop off space for these recyclables and more. If you’re wondering if your plastic items can be left in the red bucket, check https://www.terracycle.com/en-US/brigades
Stamping Kits
Available to check out! Stamping Kits–Everything you need to create cards or for scrapbooking. Each kit comes with clear stamps, acrylic blocks, ink pads, and decorative edge scissors. Choose from Birthday/Friendship, Get Well/Sympathy, Thank You, Wedding/New Baby, Valentine’s, Halloween/Fall, Thanksgiving, & Christmas.
This project is supported by a grant from the Coginchaug Valley Education Foundation.
Lawn Games
Don’t forget about our lawn games including Bocce, Cornhole, Croquet, Curling, Giant Checkers, Giant Connect Four, Giant Dominoes, Giant Jenga, Horseshoes, Jumbo Foam Dice, Kan Jam, Ladder Toss, Lawn Bowling, Magnetic Darts, Ping Pong, Ring Toss, Scoop Ball, and Washer Toss. This project is supported by a grant from the Coginchaug Valley Education Foundation.
Retired Flag Collection
Do you have a United States flag which has become tattered or soiled? If you have a flag in need of retirement, please stop by the Library. Boy Scout Troop 270’s Nick Planeta has built a collection bin for such flags. As his Eagle Scout Project, Nick plans to retire these flags in a respectful, traditional way.
Take a Puzzle ~ Share a Puzzle
Looking for something to do? Stop by the library and pick up a puzzle! Over 80 different puzzles to choose from! 300, 500, and 1,000 pieces!
Doxie Flip Scanner–Now Available to Check Out
Got Old Photos? Children’s Artwork? Ticket Stubs? Do you want to preserve them for yourself and future generations? Stop by the library and take home our Doxie Flip Scanner. Gather your old photographs and other memorabilia and scan them with the Doxie Flip. This project is supported by a grant from the Coginchaug Valley Education Foundation.
Launchpads
Introducing Playaway Launchpads! Pre-Loaded Learning Tablets. Stop by the Children’s Department to play with one while you’re at the library or check one out and bring it home!
2024 Nutmeg Winners and 2025 Nutmeg Nominees Announced!
Click here for the 2024 winners and lists of the 2025 nominees.