Author Archives: Christine Michaud

Pick Up Holds In Library or Curbside

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Holds: Holds may be placed on materials using the online catalog or by calling the library. You will receive an email, text, or phone call when your materials are available and you may come to the library during open hours to pick them up.

Curbside Pickup: If you would prefer curbside pickup, please call the library to request it when your holds are available. We will arrange a time to pick up materials in front of the Library.  

Inter-library Deliveries: Inter-library loans are available from other libraries in the LION Consortium. Due to new materials handling processes, holds on materials from other libraries may be delayed.

What About Returns?

  • 1. Items may be returned in our book drop at any time. Returned items will be held for a minimum of 72 hours before being reshelved.
  • 2. Please do not leave returned items outside the library entrance — use the book drop.

Please call the library at (860) 349-9544 if you have questions.

Genealogy Workshops Summer 2020

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This summer we encourage you to Imagine Your Story with Bryna O’Sullivan of Charter Oak Genealogy. As part of our adult programming we will be offering a series of genealogy workshops designed to get you started researching your family tree.

Imagine Your Story: Introduction to FamilySearch
Interested in researching your family tree? FamilySearch, a free genealogy search tool developed by the Church of the Latter Day Saints is a great place to start! Learn how to access free genealogy webinars, how-to guides for local research, and original records in this workshop designed for beginners. Professional genealogist Bryna O’Sullivan will explain the information available and walk participants through how to navigate this useful website. This is a Zoom program and requires registration. An email with the link to the Zoom call will be emailed before the presentation. 
 June 10 at 7 pm. Register here.

Imagine Your Story: Using the US Census in Family Research
Looking to discover more about your family history? The Census is a valuable resource in searching your family’s history. The census, taken every 10 years since 1790, offers a wealth of information which can be overwhelming if you are new to genealogy. Professional genealogist Bryna O’Sullivan will explain the history of the Census, how to access enumeration forms to help you learn more about family, and answer any questions you have. This is a Zoom program and requires registration. An email with the link to the Zoom call will be emailed before the presentation.  
July 8 at 7 pm. Register here.

Imagine Your Story: Exploring Military Records Using Fold3
Ready to take your family search a bit deeper? Professional genealogist Bryna O’Sullivan will explain how to use the Fold3 to access and use the pension files, service records, and other resources to learn more about our Revolutionary, Civil War, and Spanish-American War ancestors. Fold3 can be accessed with a Connecticut State Library Card. To get a Connecticut State Library Card before the workshop click here. This is a Zoom program and requires registration. An email with the link to the Zoom call will be emailed before the presentation.  
July 29 at 7 pm. Register here.

Teddy Bear Picnic

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Enjoy this childhood classic from home! First, watch the video and enjoy the song!

Next, have a Teddy Bear Picnic with your own stuffed animals at home! Or put a teddy bear in your window – and see who else in your neighborhood does too. While you are out searching, make sure to drive by thee library and see our picnicking teddy bears in the children’s room window.

We’d love to hear from you! Share your teddy bear adventures with us on our Facebook Page!

Show Your Support in Our Windows!

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Hello, patrons! We miss seeing you at the library and we are looking forward to when the Durham Public Library will reopen and we can visit with you all again. In the meantime, we would like to show our support for our essential personnel.  We have great windows at the library and we would like to fill them with hearts as a big “Thank You” to all of our front line workers who have kept our community going during this time.

We are asking our patrons of all ages to make hearts to display in our windows. You can make any kind of heart you would like, any size, decorated, drawn, painted, cut out or not.  Use your imagination and sign them if you wish. Bring them to the library and drop in the collection box on the bench in front.  We will hang them in our windows as we receive them. Thanks for showing your support for our front line workers!

Stay healthy and safe,
The Durham Public Library Staff

Thursday, April 23 at 7 PM

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Fun for the entire family!

Join Co-Founders of A Place Called Hope, Inc. for a Birds of Prey Presentation. This live experience will offer the audience a chance to meet four Birds of Prey up close and personal. Learn ways to lessen conflicts with wildlife often encountered in one’s own backyard. Each Bird’s story of survival shares simple tips that can potentially help preserve wildlife for the future.  Cameras are encouraged!

For ages 3 and up. Registration recommended but not required. Click here to register.

This program is made possible by Birding for Pleasure and the Coginchaug Valley Education Foundation (CVEF).

Irish Music Concert

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Hailed as “joyous fun” and a “wonderful musical experience”! Join us for a concert that features a mix of classical and contemporary Irish and international fold songs and ballads sung by guitarist Paul Pender and traditional Irish music played by Irish fiddler extraordinaire Deirdre McMorrow. Please register here.

March 11 7 pm.