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News & Events
On Display ~ Book Groups
Feed Your Mind... READ!
Adult Summer Reading Program
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8 Weekly Raffle drawings Sponsors include: Buster's Restaurant, Jim's Pizza, Citizen's National Bank, Raceway Restaurant, Deary Bros. - Mike's Stand, The Vanilla Bean Cafe, Thompson House of Pizza |
Fast Read Program Returns for the Summer!
Spend the summer reading our "hottest" titles. With the Library's Fast Read program sponsored by the Friends of the Library you won't have to wait long to read your favorite book...simply choose a title from our Fast Read selection. You have one week to read each book. Books can not be reserved or renewed, and overdue charges are $1 per day.Movies @ the Library
Shown on the big screen!
See what's playing
MP3 players, downloads and Playaways...oh my!
Click here for the latest in listening to books
On Display
Art @ the LibraryMay...Eclectic Embellishers, The Surface Design GroupReception on Wednesday, May 7 @ 6:30pm June...The Many Facets of Quilting by the Naked Spools Reception on Thursday, June 5 @ 6:30pm July...Photography by the Quinebaug Valley Photography Club August...A Little of This, A Little of That: a Multi-Medium Exhibit by Cyn Richardson Program funded by the Friends of the Thompson Public Library. Please note - The Library Meeting Room may be unavailable at times due to meetings and functions. |
Display CaseMay...Madame Alexander DollsJune...Children's Summer Reading Program July...Travels in Greece ~ Aileen Witkowski August...Trails by Thompson Trail Group Have a collection you would like to share with the community? Let us know! |
Mystery Book Discussion GroupMeetings are on Tuesdays at the Library, and begin at 6:30pm. Books are available at the Circulation Desk.June 3... Dead simple by Peter James August 5... Killer stuff by Sharon Fiffer September 2... One false move by Alex Kava October 7... King of lies by John Hart November 4... Murder at the Kennedy Center by Margaret Truman December 2... Chemistry of Death by Simon Beckett |
Book Discussion GroupTakes place on the second Tuesday of the month at the Library, and begin at 2:30pm. Books are available at the Circulation Desk.Next meeting ~ September 9 Check back soon for the new reading list. |
ADA & the Library
The Library strives to provide services to all patrons. If you or someone you know enjoys reading, but has difficulty seeing, the Library offers the following:Three vision machines to enlarge reading material. Two are for at home use, and one is at the Library for patrons to try. Interested? Call or visit Kate. This service is sponsored by the Thompson Lions Club.
Books for the blind This is a free service offered by the State of Connecticut. The Library serves as a demonstration site, come see the equipment and tapes. Visit with Janine to learn more about the program.
Try these items… Audiobooks on CD… Audiobooks on Tape… Large print books The Library has a wide selection of fiction & non-fiction. Borrow your favorite authors, New York Times Bestsellers, and discover new favorites. Ask the staff for recommendations.
ADA Catalog Search
Search the Library’s holdings using this graphic free,
large text version of our online catalog.
Yearbook search...If you have a yearbook from a Thompson school in good condition and would like to donate to the Library’s local history collection, please call or visit Kate at the Library.
Plan a day trip...borrow our passes for free or discount admission
Here's a list of museum & zoo passes available for loan @ the Library.eAudiobook Service
Love listening to books? Check out our new service -- downloadable eAudiobooks! Here's how it worksMP3 players for loan
Borrow one of our players for your first eAudiobook experience!It's as easy as 1...2...3!!
1. Log in with your library barcode number & create a free account with NetLibrary.
2. Select the books you'd like to listen to.
3. Request the player - forms are available at the Library Desk.
Library staff will take care of the rest. Please note -- this service is available to Thompson adult patrons whose account is in good standing with the Library. A $10 deposit is required at time of check out.
Community @ the Library
The Library is proud to serve as a drop off location for several great Community based projects. All drop-off boxes are located near the entrance. Please see a staff member if you have questions.- Campbells Soup Labels for Mary R Fisher Elementary School
- Recycle Ink Cartridges for Department of Mental Health Employment Services
- General Mills Box Tops For Education for Thompson Middle School
- Used eyeglasses for Thompson Lions Club