President's Day, Panama Trip, and Programs for Vacation Week

Today we celebrate President's Day. In observance of the federal holiday, the , the and the will all be closed today.  The book drop at the library will be open for your convenience, though. 

Last Friday we had a brief and glorious taste of springtime.  But the winds, cold temps and last night's snow reminded us that winter is still here. However, there’s light at the end of this winter tunnel.   We are down to  27 days to the arrival of spring. 

And to help pass the last weeks of winter, the is offering several trips to look forward to.  First up starting April 6, is a nine day tour of Panama, home to tropical birds and animals, and also one of the largest rainforests in the western hemisphere.  For more information on this trip and others that are planned for July and September, call the Senior Center at 860-675-4355. 

If you plan on being around this week of the February break, the is offering lots of great programs for kids in grades K-8.  Check out their Winter Vacation Programs running Feb. 21-25.

This evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at there will be a NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Support Group meeting. This group meets on the third Monday of each  month and supports families and friends of those living with mental illness.  To learn more about this national organization, go to: http://www.nami.org/