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The Rockville Public Library
Founded and endowed by local textile manufacturer George Maxwell in 1893, the Rockville Public Library is a privately endowed facility serving the entire town of Vernon.
We are located at
52 Union Street
Vernon, CT 06066
(860) 875-5892
After calling the main number, dial the following extensions:
Adult circulation desk 21
Adult reference desk 22
Children's department 26
Co-directors 23 and 24
For the dial-by-name directory of those who have their own extensions, use the pound key.HOURS:
Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
UPCOMING HOLIDAY CLOSINGS:
Monday, October 13--Columbus Daysts
Congratulations to Our Children's Department!
The Rockville Public Library children's department has received a $3,000 grant from the Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism to support 13 programs presented between July 1, 2008, and June 30, 2009. RPL is one of 57 organizations to receive this funding and one of only two to receive the top amount of $3,000.sts
Click on the Events link at the left for a listing of programs connected with the town of Vernon's bicentennial.
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Help ensure the future of quality library service in Vernon by contributing to our Annual Appeal! Packets for the 2008 Appeal will be mailed in October. If you do not receive a packet in the mail, please pick one up at the library, or call us at (860) 875-5892, x 25, to request that we send you one.
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You can place requests for materials and renew your books online, as long as they are not overdue, no one has placed a hold on them, and they have not already been renewed twice. Directions are provided on the "Search for Materials and Check Your Account" link in the list at the left side of this page.
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A variety of popular TV series are available on videocassette and DVD. Check the shelves near the adult circulation desk to find your favorites!
If you enjoy audio books, check out the 500+ titles available on CD on the kiosk in the Reading Room. Featured authors include Clive Cussler, Janet Evanovitch, James Patterson and many more! If you prefer books on audiocassette, the library still has a selection on the mezzanine.
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Driving Directions to Rockville Public Library
From I-84 East: Take exit 67. Turn left at end of exit ramp onto Route 31. Travel through intersection of Routes 30 & 31. Follow Route 31 (now Grove Street) to intersection of Route 74. Turn left at light onto Route 74 (East Main Street and then Union Street) and proceed down hill into center of Rockville. After second light, Rockville Public Library is in next block, across from Rockville General Hospital emergency room. Turn right at Library logo sign. Parking lot is behind library.
From I-84 West: Take Exit 67. Turn right at end of exit ramp onto Route 31 and continue with directions as above.
