We are closing on March 12th and re-opening in a new location.

>From the 12th to the 26th we will be moving from the old building to the temporary one at 540 Hopmeadow St., Simsmore Square.

It will take us some time to get set up in the temporary library. The tentative re-opening date is March 26th.

You can continue to use the library until Sunday, March 11th. On the 12th our doors will close. If have books that are due between the 12th and the 26th just hang on to them until we re-open at Simsmore Square.

This is a great time to explore all our web site has to offer. It is our virtual library -- so even though our doors are closed you can still use us online.

We have audiobooks available here, through Overdrive. Fiction, non-fiction, biography, mysteries, thrillers, languages.

You can download movies and TV shows here, from myLibraryDV. "Antiques Roadshow", cooking shows, classic films and more.

Also, with just your library card you can access all these things as well as millions of magazine, newspaper and journal articles on our web site: www.simsburylibrary.info.

Also, we will notify the libraries in our local consortium such as Avon (673-9712), Canton (693-5800), Farmington (673-6791) , Windsor (285-1910), Bloomfield (243-9721) and Granby (844-5275) that we are closing.

You can use your Simsbury card at any of these libraries. You can place holds, use the computers and enjoy all the services that you do here.

We have just purchased a new consumer information source.

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Among the instruments covered are life, health, and annuity insurers; property and casualty insurers; HMOs; Blue Cross / Blue Shield plans; banks; and savings and loans.

Also covered are mutual funds and stocks.

If you are interested in Thestreet.com Ratings ask at the reference desk.

Returning Your Books
Many people have expressed concern about returning books during the move. Here's the schedule for where and when to return books.

Reminder Shelter a Shelf continues. All the books you can carry. Stop by an get your books, yours until the end of next year.

As many of you know if we don't have a book you want we will borrow it from one of our sister libraries and you can check it out from us. We call it interlibrary loan or ILL.

We will be unable to offer interlibrary loan starting in March. We will resume in when we re-open on 540 Hopmeadow St.

Remember, Simsbury Library cardholders can use interlibrary loan services at any public library in the area. We are happy to help you find a solution that works for you.

We appreciate your patience.

Simsbury Public Library is participating in the Farmington Valley’s “One Book, One Valley” program featuring Girls of Tender Age by Mary-Ann Tirone Smith.

The book has received critical acclaim as a wonderful memoir of growing up in a small town atmosphere typical of the 1950’s where the neighbors are friendly, doors are left unlocked, and everything families need is within walking distance. Yet, behind those doors, families struggle in relative isolation to deal with tragedies and situations that society is not yet prepared to cope with. Smith’s brother is autistic and his care greatly influences her family’s life. Smith’s classmate is raped and killed in a backyard not far from her home.

Simsbury Library’s discussion on March 27th at 7:00 p.m., will be led by Dr. Catherine Hoyser, Associate Professor of English at Saint Joseph College.

Dr. Hoyser received her Ph. D. in English from Indiana University—Bloomington. Her dissertation focused on women writing about growing up in the Victorian and Modern periods. She is a published author and a poet.

The highpoint of “One Book, One Valley” is a talk and appearance at the Avon Senior Center, 635 West Avon Road, April 24, 2007 by the author, Mary-Ann Tirone Smith at 7:00 pm. Local book groups are encouraged to include this memorable book in their reading schedule and participate in the activities of the project. Simsbury Library has multiple copies for readers to borrow. All programs, including the appearance of Mary-Ann Tirone Smith are free. For more information call the Simsbury Library’s Adult Reference desk at 658-7663 , or the Canton Library at 693-5800. This project is funded by the Lloyd David and Carlye Cannon Wattis Foundation.