The Somers Public Library is now open to the public by appointment. Each person is allowed one hour long appointment per day (to maintain our capacity requirements and meet social distancing capabilities). When you first enter the building, please check in at the desk in the Lobby. 

The Somers Public Library is currently open on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.  Starting on Sept. 5, 2020, the Library will also be open on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The procedures for reopening our Library needed to address guidelines and concerns from our local Health Department, the Library Board and Town Administration, as well as the State Reopen Connecticut Stage 2 Sector Guidelines. Here are some important things to know:

• Masks will be required for all people entering the library, per Governor’s executive order and town policy.  If you cannot wear a mask, please call us at 860-763-3501 to schedule a curbside pickup for materials instead.
• All returns will be accepted in the outside drop-box slots only. 
• Meeting rooms will not be available at this time.
• Donations cannot be accepted at this time.

Tuesday, Sept. 1 at 6:30 p.m. – Virtual Book Club Meeting: Eclair and Present Danger The Somers Public Library will be hosting a zoom book discussion on Tuesday, Sept. 1st at 6:30 p.m.  Eclair and Present Danger by Laura Bradford is available to borrow through curbside pickup or in the Library by appointment. To participate in our zoom discussion on Sept. 1st, please email Jessica at jmmiller@biblio.org to get the zoom link. We can’t wait to SEE you!

Tuesday, Sept. 8 – Friday, Sept. 18 – Take and Make Adult Craft Kit: Decoupage Trinket Dish The Somers Public Library is happy to present another TAKE AND MAKE adult craft kit in the month of September! Our Decoupage Trinket Dish kit includes directions, a small porcelain dish, decoupage paper pages, enough modge podge for the project, and a brush. All you need to provide is scissors and creativity!   The Decoupage Trinket Dish kit is available for Pickup from Tuesday, Sept. 8 – Friday, Sept. 18. To schedule your kit pickup time, please call the Library at 860-763-3501. 

Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 6:30 p.m. – Virtual Book Club Meeting: The Long Exile  The Somers Public Library will be hosting a zoom book discussion on Tuesday, Sept. 15th at 6:30 p.m. The Long Exile by Melanie McGrath is available to borrow through curbside pickup or in the Library by appointment. To participate in our zoom discussion on Sept. 15th, please email Jessica at jmmiller@biblio.org to get the zoom link. We can’t wait to SEE you!

For more information about upcoming virtual programs be sure to check out our  Events Calendar