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The Library invites you to Give the Gift of Reading.

Update...705 books collected!! Thanks!!!

For two weeks in December (Monday, 12/1 - Friday, 12/12), we are collecting new or like new children's books for donation to the Thompson Pediatric Center. Every child who visits the Center may chose a book to take home with them.

1 Raffle ticket given for every donation made.
Raffle drawing on Monday 12/15/2008 @ 10am
for Wonderland Books Gift Certificate 		7th Annual Food For Fines
Help Others By Paying Off Your Fines
January 5 - 30, 2009

  • One food item = $1 in fines. Each item of food will cancel $1.00 or less for any previous or current fine. For example - - a fine of $4.00 = 4 food items and a fine of $4.25 = 5 food items.
  • NO glass, perishable food, food with expired dates or food with damaged packaging.
  • Only food pre-packaged in cans, boxes or plastic jars will be accepted.
  • Actual cost of food will NOT be considered in canceling fines.
  • Food accepted for fines only, NOT for lost book charges.
  • Any food donations will also be gratefully accepted.
All donations collected will go to TEEG.

Wii for Seniors (55+)

Wii is an interactive video game that provides low impact exercise

Bowling, tennis, golf, baseball…Come give it a try and see what it's about.

Program coordinated by volunteers. Contact Kathy for more information.

Program made possible by gifts in memory of George C. Pompeo.

Monday @ 1pm...January 12 & 26
Monday @ 1pm...February 9 & 23
Monday @ 1pm...March 9 & 23

MP3 players, downloads and Playaways...oh my!
Click here for the latest in listening to books



On Display

Art @ the Library

January...Mixed Media by Sarah Tretheway

February...The Beauty of New England by Jeff Forte

March...Quinebaug Valley Photography Club

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The Friends of the Library sponsor this program.

Please note - The Library Meeting Room may be unavailable at times due to meetings and functions.

Display Case

January...Ida Bailey Allen by Cyn Richardson

February...Art by Tom Menard

March...The Scenic French River by Alan Dabrowski

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Have a collection you would like to share with the community? Let us know!


Mystery Book Discussion Group

Meetings are on Tuesdays at the Library, and begin at 6:30pm. Books are available at the Circulation Desk.

This year's list has been selected from the 100 Favorite Mysteries of the Century compiled by the Independent Mystery Booksellers Association. Here's the full list.

January 6... Black cherry blues by James Lee Burke

February 3... Crocodile on the sandbank by Elizabeth Peters

March 3... Darkness, take my hand by Denise Lehane

April 7... The ice house by Minette Walters

May 5... The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Chrisite

June 2... Sadie when she died by Ed McBain

September 8... Sanibel Flats by Randy Wayne White

October 6... Track of the cat by Nevada Barr

November 3... An unsuitable job for a woman by PD James

December 1... Vanishing act by Thomas Perry

Book Discussion Group

Takes place on the second Tuesday of the month at the Library, and begin at 2:30pm. Books are available at the Circulation Desk.

January 13... One Thousand White Women: the Journals of May Dodd by Jim Fergus

February 10... A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini

March 10... Out of the Dust by Karen Hesse

April 14... Ladies of Liberty: the Women Who Shaped Our Nation by Cokie Roberts

May 12... Unaccustomed Earth by Jhumpa Lahiri



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 works


MP3 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

Interested in contacting someone in charge?

Here's contact information for our Senators & Representatives

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Date last modified: December 30, 2008
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