Book Discussion - Chocolat by Joanne Harris
Wednesday, March 26th at noon
Led by Mark Nystrom
Chocolat is an intriguing tale of a French village, tradition bound people and charming rebels. The deliciousness of chocolate represents both the path of sin and the beauty of life. Read the book and join us for eye opening exploration of life in the small French town of Lansquenet.
Reading Hall of Fame/Cereal Box Decoration
Supporting Bolton Center School's Reading Initiative
Saturday, March 29th from 11:30 to 1:30
Bentley Memorial Library will have staff ready to assist BCS students as they select titles for the grade-level genre Reading Hall of Fame project. Bentley will also host a Cereal Box decorating session/pizza lunch on Saturday March 29th. Bring your cereal box and we'll supply the arts and crafts supplies you'll need. We will also have a limited number of empty cereal boxes if you forget yours at home. This event is sponsored by the Friends of Bentley Memorial Library.
Vernal Pools - Sunset Serenade
Monday March 31st from 6:00 to 7:30 PM
Join the Bolton Conservation Commission and Bentley Memorial Library for an enchanting evening at the Vernal Pool Sunset Serenade. Discover the wonders of Connecticut's small yet productive vernal pools, as wetlands professional Ed Pawlak shares his expertise. Ed's informative presentation will be followed by a short, easy walk to an active vernal pool located just behind the library. For more information, please contact BCC Chair Rod Parlee at 860-649-8066 ext. 6110 or RParlee@BoltonCT.gov or Bentley Memorial Library at 860-646-7349.
April Scavenger Hunt
Stop by Bentley during the first two weeks of April to explore the library and hunt for our hidden clues!
Bobcats
Presented by Ray Hardy
Thursday, April 10th at 6:30
Please join Ray Hardy, artist/naturalist and CTDEEP Master Wildlife Conservationist on April 10, 2025 at 6:30PM for a presentation on Connecticut’s fascinating and elusive Bobcat. Ray will discuss the natural history and behavior as well as some of the results of recent research concerning Connecticut’s widespread but elusive resident wild feline.
The Years between the Pequot War & King Philip's War
Presented by Steve Penny
Thursday, April 17th at 6:30
Steve Penny will lead us through an exploration of Native American history focusing on tribes of the eastern U.S. This presentation will focus on the 40 years between the Pequot War and King Philip's War, when the Narragansetts and Mohegans battled over control of the former Pequot land. Plan to join us for the third presentation on May 8th which will examine King Phillip's War and it's effect on the New England tribes.
Book Discussion - The 39 Steps by John Buchan
'Books That Inspired Movies'
3 Book/3 Month Book Discussion Series Concludes
Wednesday, April 30th at noon
Led by Mark Nystrom
The 39 Steps is one of the earliest 'man on the run' thrillers. Buchan introduces Richard Hannay who is caught up in a dramatic race against a plot to devastate the British war effort. The 39 Steps is Buchan's best known novel and has been continuously in print since it's first publication in 1915, inspiring 3 film adaptations.