An Announcement From the Weston Public Library Board of Trustees

Library director Karen Tatarka has resigned to accept a position as the Director of the UConn Hartford Campus Library. 

“Karen has made a tremendous contribution to Weston, and she will be sorely missed. But the opportunity to move on to UConn is simply too good to pass up. We are grateful for her service and leadership. She leaves the Library stronger than ever, and we wish her continued success in her professional career,” said Anne Hunt, Chairman, Board of Trustees. 

Since 2011, Ms. Tatarka has dedicated herself tirelessly to the Weston Public Library and the community with professionalism, insight and vision. With a dedicated and talented staff, over the last 10 years the Library has seen a 91% increase in program attendance, a 37% increase in circulation, and a 21% increase in building use, which has resulted in the Library serving as the true hub of the community. Since March, 2020, Karen has maintained critical library services. She led the staff in prioritizing the health and safety of staff and patrons all while maintaining the highest level of programming, offering continual access to the collection, and meeting patron needs at an extremely high level. 

Her last day will be July 8, 2022. The Board of Trustees has formed a search committee to hire a new director. Please join us in wishing her all the best!

Rhonda Denet and the Silver Fox Trio: From Jazz to Soul
Saturday, June 25; 5:30PM for drinks, 6PM for music; Hybrid Event

Sponsored by the Friends of the Weston Public Library. 

June is African-American Music Appreciation Month. Join the Friends of the Library as they host the extraordinary vocal talents of Rhonda Denet who, accompanied by the Silver Fox Trio, will perform a collection of soul and jazz classics that spans 5 decades. This is a musical journey from the era when the “First Lady Of Song,” Ella Fitzgerald graced the stage to when the “Queen of Soul,” Aretha Franklin ruled the airways. In addition to Ella and Aretha, this showcase pays tribute to Billie Holiday, Nina Simone, Nancy Wilson, Etta James, Martha & The Vandellas, Mary Wells, and Gladys Knight.

Please Register. This event will be hybrid. Guests are welcome in the Community Room or can join via Zoom. A Zoom link will be sent to all registrants in advance of the program.

Explore the Aspetuck Land Trust Preserves
Thursday, June 30, 7PM Hybrid Event

Did you know the Aspetuck Land Trust maintains 40 trailed preserves for you to explore and enjoy year-round in Easton, Fairfield, Weston & Westport? Learn about the unique features of some of these spots from Van Dusenbury, Trail Steward Director for the Aspetuck Land Trust. 

Hybrid in-person and online zoom program. Please Register.