Holiday Hours

New Patron Survey

Please take part in our new survey asking you, our wonderful patrons, what is the best way to communicate to you so you know about our different programs, any library news, closings, etc...  We want to make sure we are getting our information out to you in the easiest, quickest, best way we can!  We are here to make your lives easier!  You can find this short survey at our front circulation desk.  It's quick and anonymous!  We appreciate your help!

Write a Letter to our Heroes!

New Books

Two longtime leading ladies of literature have new books out this week.  Enjoy these and all of the other books in our NEW collection!

Thanksgiving Hours

Local Author Book Launch!

Join Julie Boglisch tonight!

New Books for Thanksgiving Reading

Here are some of our latest additions.  We have more, so come down and check out our NEW area!

Holiday Schedule

For those of you who like to plan your library visits in advance, here is the Windsor Locks Library's holiday closing schedule for 2019.  Please note that we are OPEN as usual the Saturday after Thanksgiving.

Wednesday, November 27  -  Closing at 5 p.m.

Thursday, November 28 - Closed (Thanksgiving)

Friday, November 29 - Closed (Thanksgiving Recovery)

Saturday, November 30 - Open 10-5 (Normal hours)

Tuesday, December 24 - Closed (Christmas Eve)

Wednesday, December 25 - Closed (Christmas Day)

Tuesday, December 31 - Closing at 5 p.m.

Wednesday, January 1 -Closed (New Year's Day)

Issues, Controversies, and Impeachment

Our Issues & Controversies database provides opinions on both sides of the issues and accurate information on current events.  Visit our home page at www.windsorlockslibrary.org and click on the Issues & Controversies icon,  Follow the news with accurate facts and up-to-date knowledge.  Here's an example of what Infobase's Issues and Controversies has to offer:

Encyclopedia: Impeachment,

in the U.S. and Great Britain, proceeding by a legislature for the removal from office of a public official charged with misconduct in office. Impeachment comprises both the act of formulating the accusation and the resulting trial of the charges; it is frequently but erroneously taken to mean only the removal from office of an accused public official. An impeachment trial may result either in an acquittal or in a verdict of guilty. In the latter case the impeached official is removed from office; if the charges warrant such action, the official is also remanded to the proper authorities for trial before a court.

The U.S. Constitution, in Article I, Section 3, provides for the impeachment of federal public officials and gives explicit directions for conducting impeachments. The House of Representatives initiates any impeachment proceedings by resolution and appoints a number of its members to act as managers in prosecuting the impeachment before the Senate, which serves as a court to try the official. The vice-president, who presides over the Senate, also presides at impeachment trials, except in the case of an impeachment of the president, when the chief justice of the U.S. presides. A two-thirds majority vote of the senators present at an impeachment trial is necessary to secure conviction. Impeachment procedures in the states are modeled on those of the federal Constitution and have been infrequently invoked.

Most impeachment proceedings in U.S. history have involved federal judges, and acquittals have been more numerous than convictions. In 1868 President Andrew Johnson was impeached on charges of defying the authority of Congress and of violating a federal law, the recently enacted Tenure of Office Act. Johnson was acquitted. In 1974 three articles of impeachment against President Richard M. Nixon were voted by the Judiciary Committee of the House of Representatives. The president was charged with obstructing justice, abusing his constitutional authority, and failing to obey the committee's subpoenas. Nixon resigned, and the House accepted the committee report without taking further action. A report submitted to the House on Sept. 9, 1998, under the independent counsel statute alleged that President Bill Clinton may have committed impeachable offenses in covering up a sexual relationship with former White House intern Monica Lewinsky (1973-    ). The following month the House voted to authorize its Judiciary Committee to begin a formal impeachment inquiry. On December 19 the full House approved two articles of impeachment, accusing Clinton of perjury before a federal grand jury and obstruction of justice. House members defeated two other articles, one accusing Clinton of lying in a deposition in a civil case, the other charging the president with abusing his office by providing false testimony to Congress. On Jan. 7, 1999, the impeachment trial was begun in the Senate.

In England, the House of Lords exercised the exclusive right of impeachment of public officials from the earliest days of Parliament until 1376. In that year the House of Commons began to initiate by resolution impeachment proceedings that were then tried by the House of Lords. Among notable instances of impeachment in English history was that involving the colonial administrator Warren Hastings in 1788. In recent years in England impeachment has rarely been invoked.

Tuesday Specials

If it's Tuesday...there must be some great new best-sellers available for your reading pleasure!

Arts & Crafts Swap

Welcome to our first swap at the Windsor Locks Public Library - an Arts & Crafts Swap!  The Arts & Crafts Swap is open to everyone!  You DO NOT have to donate to be able to visit our Swap Shop!  Items accepted include new or lightly used supplies for all types of arts and crafts including, but not limited to, jewelry making, sewing, paper crafts, fabrics, painting, craft kits, kids' crafts, yarn crafts, needlepoint, cake decorating, clay and sculpture, etc... On Saturday, November 16th from 11-1, our Swap Shop will be open to the public.  Early bird hours are from 10-11 am on Saturday.  Those who are bringing in donations during the specified time will receive a ticket which allows them to attend the EARLY BIRD shopping from 10-11 on Saturday!  We will be accepting donations on Wednesday, November 13th and Thursday, November 14th.  Please only bring items that are in good condition.  Please no opened paint or items that are no longer usable.   Items left behind after the swap will be donated, recycled, and/or used for other library programs.  Please also remember your own bags to bring your goodies home!  Any questions, please call the library at 860-627-1495 or visit us at 28 Main St Windsor Locks, CT 06096.

Trivia Night

The Windsor Locks Public Library is pleased to announce Trivia Night on Wednesday, November 13th at 6 pm.  Whether you know TV, movies, music or books, this will the perfect night to show off your love of knowledge!  Open your mind to winning prizes and giveaways!  Registration is recommended - visit us on www.windsorlockslibrary org or call the library at (860) 627-1495.

Outbreak: The Real Facts & Prevention program POSTPONED!

This program, which was scheduled for this evening, has been postponed until a later date.  We apologize for any inconvenience.

New Releases

If it's Tuesday.........

BUTTERFLY TAI CHI

We still have openings for our butterfly tai chi program on Thursday evening at 6:30 p.m.!  Sifu Michael Fuchs, author of Shaolin Butterfly Style, will be here to talk about the health benefits of tai chi and demonstrate the basics of Shaolin butterfly style.  Please dress comfortably for this participatory program.  Copies of the book will be available for $15 for anyone who is interested.  Please register at www.windsorlockslibrary.org or call 860-627-1495 to reserve your seat.

FALL BOOK SALE

Our fall book sale has been moved into the lobby.  Most books are available for 50 cents to $1.00 with specially priced coffee table books also available.  Stop in and stock up!

EXCITING NEW TITLES

'Tis the season for new books from popular authors!

Outbreak: The Real Facts & Prevention

Join us for an informational program to learn about EEE, Flu, Lyme Disease & Shingles. The North Central District Health Department, based out of Enfield, will be here to discuss the real facts about these widespread threats. Online registration is required - visit www.windsorlockslibrary.org to register or call the library at (860) 627-1495.

Columbus Day Closing

New Releases!

Fall Book Sale!

Don't forget to stop by our Fall Book Sale today from 10 am - 4:30 pm.  See you all there!

 

New Books for Fall

Here are some of our latest acquisitions.  Stop in and check some out soon!

A Pocket Full of Positivity

We are still looking for people who want to discuss how to make the world a better, kinder place!  Our new Pocket Full of Positivity Book Club is a great way to get started!  The first meeting is on Tuesday, October 8 at 3:00 p.m. and our selection is Activate Your Goodness: Transforming the World Through Doing Good by Shari Arison.

The book is just 144 pages long, but it is packed full of good ideas for spreading goodness and being kind.  We believe that a discussion of kindness is just what we need to offset the turmoil and culture of division that we are currently experiencing in America.

This book club does not involve politics or criticism of any group of people.  It is simply an effort to make the world a happier place by learning to spread good works and kindness to our neighbors, friends, and complete strangers.  Please join us in our crusade to spread the power of positivity throughout our community!  Sign up today!

Some of Our Newest Books

This week we lots of interesting new acquisitions.  Here are some of them:

Place a hold or check one out today!