Eclipse Glasses Available In Southington (But In 55 Years)

SOUTHINGTON, CT — Those in Southington looking to snag some of the Southington Public Library's free solar eclipse glasses needn't fret.

While all of the eye-saving glasses have been distributed for the eclipse on Monday, April 8, the library says it will have glasses in time for the next one.

Of course, those still interested will have to wait until May 1, 2079, meaning folks will have to live that long to get them.

Library officials said Thursday all 1,000 glasses being given out for free in the lead-up to Monday's astrological wonder have been distributed.

Those simple light-filtering pieces of eyewear proved to be a hot commodity, with the library limiting them to two per person.

Alas, those without them will have to check out some of the local retail establishments for glasses and/or check Google to find out where to get them.

Or, they can just patiently wait 55 years until the library says it will have them again.

From March 28: 'Will I See The Total Solar Eclipse In Southington?'