Bentley Memorial Library
🏢 Town of Bolton Public Library · Bolton, Connecticut
Bentley Memorial Library
Built in 1975 on Bolton's historic town center and dedicated to longtime town librarian Elinor Hees Bentley, Bentley Memorial Library gives Bolton residents access to 14 museum passes, a study room, digital streaming, and home delivery for homebound patrons.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–8pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–8pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–8pm |
| Thursday | 10am–8pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10am–3pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 206 BOLTON CENTER ROAD, BOLTON, CT 06043
Phone: +1860-646-7349
Website: boltonct.gov
Plus Code: 87H9QHC7+9R (BOLTON, CT)
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📖 About Bentley Memorial Library
Bolton has offered library services since 1881 — beginning in a corner of a general store, later served by a door-to-door library car, and ultimately anchored by the current building at 206 Bolton Center Road, designed by architect Alan Wiedie and dedicated in 1975 to Elinor Hees Bentley, a beloved longstanding town librarian. The library is affiliated with the Bibliomation network, giving cardholders access to a shared digital collection through Libby alongside Hoopla's on-demand streaming of movies, music, comics, and audiobooks. A Museum Key program provides discounted or free passes to 14 cultural institutions across Connecticut and New England. The study room accommodates up to six people for quiet work or small meetings, and a homebound delivery service ensures residents who cannot visit in person still receive library materials. Borrowing is generous: books circulate for three weeks with one free auto-renewal, and up to seven DVDs can be borrowed each week.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Museum Key program — free or discounted passes to 14 institutions including Mystic Seaport, Connecticut Science Center, Old Sturbridge Village, Basketball Hall of Fame, and Wadsworth Museum of Art
- Study room seating up to 6 — reservable for quiet work, small meetings, or collaborative projects
- Homebound delivery service — library materials delivered free to Bolton residents who cannot visit in person
- Community display cases and wall exhibitions showcasing local art, history, and cultural programming
- Library services in Bolton date to 1881, with the current building designed by architect Alan Wiedie and dedicated in 1975 to librarian Elinor Hees Bentley
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Your Bolton card opens Hoopla, Libby, and Connecticut's statewide digital platforms — six instant Hoopla borrows every month.
📚 Services
- Book, DVD, and audiobook lending (3-week loans; 7-DVD weekly limit)
- Museum Key passes to 14 cultural institutions
- Study room (up to 6 people, reservable)
- Homebound delivery service
- Community display cases and wall exhibitions
- Free public computers
- Copying (10¢/side B&W, 50¢/side color), faxing, and scanning
- Libby (Bibliomation network) digital lending
- Hoopla digital streaming
- eGO / Palace Project eBooks (CT State Library)
- researchitct.org research databases
🎸 Programs
- In-person, hybrid, and virtual programs for all ages throughout the year
- Book clubs with multi-copy acquisition support
- Community art and history exhibits in library display cases
- Homebound patron outreach and delivery
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Which museum passes can I borrow from Bentley Memorial Library?
Bentley Memorial Library's Museum Key program offers passes to 14 institutions: The Children's Museum, Connecticut's Old State House, Connecticut Science Center, Connecticut State Parks, Florence Griswold Museum, The Lutz Children's Museum, Mystic Seaport, New Britain Museum of American Art, New England Air Museum, Old Sturbridge Village, Springfield Basketball Hall of Fame, Springfield Museums, USS Constitution Museum, and Wadsworth Museum of Art. Reserve passes at the library desk or by calling (860) 646-7349.
How does the homebound delivery service work?
Bolton residents who are unable to visit the library due to age, disability, or illness can have library materials delivered to their home at no charge. Contact Bentley Memorial Library at (860) 646-7349 to enroll and arrange a delivery schedule.
Who was Elinor Hees Bentley, and why is the library named after her?
Elinor Hees Bentley was a longstanding Town of Bolton librarian whose dedication to the community was honored when the current library building was dedicated in her name in 1975. The building was designed by architect Alan Wiedie and constructed on what had been a town football field, replacing a long history of library service that began in a general store corner in 1881.
Can I use the study room without a reservation?
The study room seats up to six people and is available during regular library hours. Walk-ins are welcome when the room is free, but it's recommended to call ahead at (860) 646-7349 to reserve the space, especially for groups or longer sessions.
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