Hours To Expand At Rockville Public Library

VERNON, CT – Mayor Daniel A. Champagne said Thursday that the Rockville Public Library, now a

department of the town, is extending its hours of operation to provide the community "increased access to its programs, services and resources."

Starting next week, the library will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.on Fridays and Saturdays, Champagne said.

"These expanded hours will be effective year-round, allowing us to better meet the growing needs and requests of our patrons and visitors," Champagne said.

"Since arriving in Vernon, the most frequent request I have heard from our members is a desire to expand library hours on Fridays and Saturdays," Library Director Jennifer Johnston said. "The weekend is a popular time to do research, check out a book that you have heard about, or to obtain passes to explore local museums and attractions. By offering additional hours, we can meet these needs, and I am very happy that, with the support of Mayor Champagne and the Town Council, we were able to make this happen."

The library is located at 52 Union Street in Vernon.

In all, new hours of operation are Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Additional information is available at www.rockvillepubliclibrary.org.