COVENTRY E-BLAST (Oct. 31)

Coventry e-Blast:
Prolonged power outages anticipated -- some restoration has started.

Library is open Tuesday for Internet, warming and charging from 10 AM to 8 PM.

Warming center and charging station at Town Hall Conference Room B until 10 PM.  Showers available at Coventry High School 24 hours -- bring own towel and toiletries. Water available at Town Hall Annex side entrance -- bring own containers. Limited quantities of bottled water & meals ready to eat by request available after 10 AM Tuesday at same location. Brush debris drop off at gravel pit South St. Ext. near Miller-Richardson field until 5 PM daily. Regional overnight shelter available tonight at Mansfield Community Center, intersection Rt. 275 and Rt. 195 -- arrive by 8:30 PM. Trick-or-treating in Coventry tonight strongly discouraged -- recommend waiting until Friday to celebrate Halloween. Coventry Emergency Operations Center open until 7 PM -- call (860) 742-6324. Routine calls after 7 PM to Coventry Police Dept., (860) 742-7331. EOC will re-open Tuesday at 8 AM.

Coventry Public Schools will be closed Tuesday, November 1, 2011. There will be no out-of-town transportation. Decisions regarding school opening or closing for the remainder of the week will be made on a daily basis, with student and staff safety being a priority.

COVENTRY E-BLASTS

Coventry e-Blasts (October 31):

*In the interest of public safety Coventry Town officials strongly recommend within the Town of Coventry that active trick-or-treating be delayed until Friday, November 4th. We have concerns with downed power lines, hanging tree limbs, and lack of lighting. Help us keep Halloween a safe and fun event by following these recommendations. The Town will be issuing public notices throughout the week to help residents be prepared to greet trick-or-treaters on Friday.

*Coventry Public Schools will be closed Tuesday, November 1, 2011 due to hazardous conditions. There will be no out-of-town transportation. Decisions regarding school opening or closing for the remainder of the week will be made on a daily basis, with student and staff safety being a priority.

*Prolonged power outages anticipated. Warming center and charging station at Town Hall Conference Room B. Showers available at Coventry High School -- bring own towel and toiletries. Water available at Town Hall Annex side entrance -- bring own containers. Brush debris drop off at gravel pit South St. Ext. near Miller-Richardson field until 5 PM daily. Overnight shelter available at Mansfield Community Center, Intersection Rt. 275 and Rt. 195 -- arrive by 8:30 PM.

Shel Silverstein/Intl. Magic Week

 

Happy Birthday, Shel Silverstein, author of Where the Sidewalk Ends and more...check out some of his books at the library!

It's also International Magic Week! Take home some magic books from the Children's Room, or visit the website below for several easy magic tricks to perform!

http://www.kidzone.ws/magic/index.htm 

Meet the Playaway View!

Meet our Playaway View!

The View is a portable, durable, rechargeable hand-held video player, pre-loaded with 4 episodes of Sesame Street. Great for car trips! Visit the library or call the Children's Room at 742-7606 for more information or to reserve.

Playaway View Features:

• Portable
• Includes a head-phone jack and speakers
• Convenient
• Pre-loaded content; no internet or downloads needed
• Durable and Scratch-Resistant
• Made with kids in mind
• Multiple Videos
• Each View holds hours of great content, bundling curated content just for you
• Chargeable! Simply use the included standard AC Adapter

Borrowing Rules and Fees for Playaway View:

• Adults (18 and over) may borrow the Playaway View.
• Library card in good standing required.
• Borrower contact information confirmed at checkout.
• Loan Period: 7 days
• One renewal
• Overdue Fines:  $2.50/day
• Charging plug replacement fee:  $15.00
• Playaway View Replacement fee: $100
• Playaway View may not be returned in the book drop.

Adopt-A-Shelf!

The Children's Room is always busy and our books see a lot of use. If a book is not put back in its correct place, it can be lost for a very long time. That's where you come in!

An Adopt-A-Shelf volunteer is responsible for straightening, organizing and maintaining a designated section of the library (don't worry - we'll train you). YOU can help make it possible for our patrons to find the books they are looking for. Volunteers should be able to commit to a 3 month "adoption" period, for at least one half hour every 2 weeks. For every completed term of our Adopt-A-Shelf program, the Children's Room will add a nameplate dedicated to the volunteer on one of our new books or audiovisual materials.

The Adopt-A-Shelf program makes a great family activity! Stop by or call the Children's Room to find out more about this great volunteer opportunity!

The Son Of Neptune

Rick Riordan's The Son of Neptune (Heroes of Olympus) has just arrived...call the library at 742-7606 or visit our Online Catalog to reserve! While you wait, check out the Heroes of Olympus website, where you can get a sneak peek of the book and download the first chapter on audio...

Halloween Mask Craft

HALLOWEEN MASK CRAFT
Wednesday, Oct 26, 4:15 PM

Make your own Halloween mask! We'll provide papier-mache masks, markers, crayons and embellishments - you provide the creativity! Great for a Halloween costume. For grades K+. Registration is required and begins October 12. Visit our EVENTS PAGE or call 742-7606 to register. Limited to 12 children.