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Bakerville Library

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6 Maple Hollow Road
860-482-8806
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The Bakerville Library was started in 1949 with a "little red wagon". Barbara Yedlin, daughter of the late Ralph and Nelia Gardner White, wanted a neighborhood library. Mrs. Yedlin took her son's wagon and canvassed her neighbors for books. Eventually 500 books were donated, stored and distributed from the basement of her home. In 1951 the opening of the Bakerville Consolidated School left the former two-room schoolhouse vacant. Mrs. Yedlin began moving the books into this building for use as a library. Many area residents donated their time to build shelves and repair the building. Helen Tonkin was librarian for thirty years beginning in 1966. Visitors are always invited to see this community landmark which was built in 1834.

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Holiday Festival - Donations Needed!

The Friends of the Bakerville Library are seeking donations to our Holiday Festival silent auction. If you're a crafter or a thrifter or have a good idea for a silent auction item, please consider donating! Along with tabletop trees, auction items…

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Upcoming Events at the Bakerville Library Annex!

German Night at the Bakerville Library Annex! Join us on Saturday, April 22 from 5-7 PM for a meal and a beer! Enjoy a traditional German dinner, beer, and good old Gemutlichkeit! Tickets are $30 per person or 2 for $55. Includes dinner,…

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Bakerville Library : January Programs Reminder!

Author Talk & Book Signing - January 11th Join us Wednesday, January 11th at 6 PM in the Bakerville Library Community Center when we host Jacqueline Kane, local author of The Energy Medicine Solution: Mind Blowing Results for Living an…

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Bakerville Library : Holiday Event!

Join us Friday night, December 2nd for a Holiday Event at the Bakerville Library Annex! - Tree lighting and carol sing - Treats and refreshments - Visit with Mrs. Claus - Restaurant gift certificate and wine raffles - Sugar cookie…

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