Danielle Steel

Danielle Steel, author of more than 100 novels, has a new one out this week!  It's the story of 2 families living in the same house 100 years apart, yet somehow they become friends.

DIY Holiday Crafts

Ho Ho Ho!  It’s time for the Windsor Locks Public Library DIY Holiday Crafts program!  Join us for fun and easy crafts for adults to enjoy!  All materials will be provided.  Make sure to bring your festive holiday mood to this program on Wednesday, December 6^th at 6:30 pm in the Haskell Homestead Room.  Space is limited.  To register, go online to www.windsorlockslibrary.org or call the library at 860-627-1495.  Any questions contact the library or visit us at 28 Main St Windsor Locks, CT 06096.

The First American Christmas Tree...In Windsor Locks!

Legend has it that the first decorated Christmas tree in America was set up right here in Windsor Locks!  When you visit the Noden-Reed Museum on West Street, take a walk up the road behind the museum and take a look at the evergreen grove over to the left, where a plaque reading "SITE OF THE FIRST DECORATED CHRISTMAS TREE IN NEW ENGLAND 1777" commemorates the event.  The Christmas tree was set up by a Hessian soldier named Hendrick Roddemore, who was captured at the battle of Bennington in August 1777 and sent to Windsor Locks (then called Pine Meadow) to work for Samual Denslow, a farmer. During the winter of 1777,  Roddemore lived in a cabin at the site where the stone has been placed and almost certainly would have set up his tree there in the German Christmas tradition

While there is no proof that the Windsor Locks Christmas tree was the first in America, it is certainly a strong possibility since the presence of Hendrick Roddemore is documented and the Hessians did introduce the popular custom to our country!  Whether or not you believe the legend, it's a wonderful story and, after all, there is no proof that it didn't happen right here in Windsor Locks!

More new books...

Great reading for Thanksgiving weekend, hot off the presses!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

The staff of the Windsor Locks Public Library wishes all of you a happy Thanksgiving!

We will be closing at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, November 22, 

and closed Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24 for the holiday.

We will be open on Saturday, November 25, 10 AM-5 PM.

Don't eat too much!

Can You Believe It?

If you are a big fan of James Patterson you must be happier than a pig in mud!  For the second time this month, a new James Patterson novel has just been released.  Place your holds now!

Big Week for Best-Selling Authors

If you are a devoted best-seller reader, this is the week for you!  Four of our biggest authors have books coming out this week, just in time for the holidays.  Happy reading!

What Happened to the Past Week?

I have no idea how it got to be Tuesday again so quickly, but it is!  We again have new bestsellers ready for circulation and your reading pleasure!

And MORE new books!

We had a big delivery from our book vendor this week!  Here are some of the new books that are ready for circulation today.