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Upcoming Events

Summer Adventure at CPL!

June 1 – August 15

Kids and adults of all ages can sign up online or in-person at the library. Get a cool drawstring backpack when you sign up (while supplies last!). Participants automatically get one entry in our prize raffle just by signing up! You can also earn one raffle for each challenge you complete this summer.

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Book Our New AV Studio!

The library’s new AV Studio is a fully equipped media station which allows patrons to edit video, create music and even digitize all types of old cassette tapes and records. Book your session today!

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Farmer's Bounty Cooking Workshop

Thursday July 7, 6:30pm

What better way to enjoy summer’s harvest than cooking the food from your local farmers; learning about fresh produce, juices, breads and specialty items; and then creating and enjoying a meal based upon the ingredients of the season and that week. Join Chef Nadine Nelson, Green Queen of Cuisine, for this infonmative (and delicious!) workshop.

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Spot Sasquatch Scavenger Hunt

July 1 – 30

Sasquatch (a.k.a. Bigfoot) is hiding around Cheshire! Beginning July 1st, pick up a Spot Sasquatch booklet from the library. Follow the clues in the booklet to places in town to find the Sasquatch poster. Return your completed booklet to the library by July 30th for entry into a raffle for a special Spot Sasquatch prize!

Summer Concerts at Mixville

Our summer concert series continues in July with three concerts at Mixville Park! Admission to the park is free for concert attendees, check our Event Calendar for weather-realted delays or cancellations.

Check Out Our New Books

A Face to Die for

Iris Johansen

Escape

James Patterson

Out of the Clear Blue Sky

Kristan Higgins

The Hotel Nantucket

Elin Hilderbrand

Blotto, Twinks and the Suspicious Guests

Simon Brett

Italian Lessons

Beppe Severgnini

MatchBook

Not sure what to read next? Let our librarians help! We’ll make recommendations based on your interests.

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Our Digital Collection

eBooks, eAudiobooks, and more…

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We can help you get the books, music, and movies you need by placing a hold or taking a purchase request.

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With a Cheshire Library card, Cheshire residents have access to free books, movies, music, downloadables, and more. It’s easy to get a card, and you can apply online.

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Since 1887, the Friends of the Cheshire Public Library have worked to meet the needs of the Library. Their hard work funds programs, equipment, services, and more.

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