For the foreseeable future we will no longer process
requests for items we do not own. We apologize for the inconvenience this will
cause many of our regular patrons.
We are experiencing a problem affecting the entire state of
Connecticut which is not related to the budget woes of the state. Our
once reliable delivery system has changed radically, and currently books and
other items moving from one community to another can take more than 6 weeks to
get delivered to the right spot.
Therefore, if you would like to place a hold on a title we
own during this uncertain time, PLEASE go to a service desk (Circulation Desk,
Adult Desk, Children’s Desk) and do not place holds yourself through the
catalog. We ask for your cooperation with this, as it will only put additional
strain on the system.
You may elect to travel to another library, in a neighboring
community or elsewhere across the state, to pick up a book from their building.
Our staff can guide you in locating and confirming availability.
Staff will also be happy to help you find alternatives, such
as digital copies of some titles, or discussion suggestions available in our
Book Club Corner.
Since items are also not being returned in a timely manner
to their owning libraries, you may receive an overdue notice for something you
borrowed elsewhere and returned here (or vice versa). Please bring this
to the attention of the circulation staff.
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