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Library Hours, Week of 11/22-11/28

Monday-Thursday 9-8
Friday 9-5
Saturday 9-4
 
The Library will close at 2:00 on Wednesday, November 25th and remain closed Thursday, November 26th and Friday, November 27th.
 
 
All Ages Programs
 
 
 
November Art Exhibit: Elizabeth Slade
Tuesday, November 3 - Sunday, November 29
Elizabeth Slade is an artist, writer, and educator who works in chalk pastels. She studies landscapes and seascapes, working to bring them to life for her viewers. Across all her work, her focal point is the sky and its ever-changing beauty. In addition, she handmakes her frames using maple wood. She has held a number of shows in Western Massachusetts.
 
An art reception for Elizabeth Slade will be held on Thursday, November 12 at 6:00 pm.
 
Please visit the exhibit anytime the Betty Ann Low Meeting Room is available. 
 
Longmeadow Gardeners Annual Poinsettia Sale
Thursday, October 22 - Saturday, December 5
Poinsettias in a variety of sizes and colors are available for pre-order for the Longmeadow Gardeners Annual Poinsettia Sale.
 
Please place your order by November 28 - order forms now available at the Library or print out the form here. Only a limited number of extra poinsettias will be available on pick-up day.
 
Poinsettias will be available to pick up on:
   Friday, December 4, 10:00-4:00
   Saturday, December 5, 10:00-3:00
 
All proceeds will benefit the grounds of the Richard Salter Storrs Library and the Storrs House.
 
Annual Friends of Storrs Library Fiber Arts Holiday Sale
Friday, November 22 - until sold out
The Friends of Storrs Library invite you to their annual Fiber Arts Holiday Sale. Our Storrs Library Fiber Arts Group has outdone themselves this year, creating an assortment of handmade items made from recycled and upcycled materials, perfect for this gifting season.
 
Sale begins Nov. 18 and will continue until sold out!
 
The Storrs Library Fiber Arts Group is a generous group of local fiber artists who use felted sweaters and other materials to make beautiful and artistic products. Items are donated to Friends of Storrs Library for fundraising.
 
Giving Tree: Christina's House
Monday, November 9 - Wednesday, December 16
Spread holiday cheer and make a difference in the lives of local families through our Holiday Giving Tree! This program benefits Christina’s House, whose mission is to educate, embrace, and encourage women and their children who are homeless or near homeless. Visit the tree in the Storrs lobby from Monday, 11/9, through Wednesday, 12/16, and choose a suggested gift tag. Thank you for helping make the holidays brighter for families in need!
 
Additional wish list items used to support daily shelter operations:
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