Bethel Public Library

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How do you consume information? Find your source at the Bethel Public Library.

The Bethel Public Library was founded in 1909 with a bequest of $2,000 and some books from Maria Parloa, a prominent Bethel citizen. It was located in a couple of rooms above a local store and was open 8 hours per week. Today, for little more than one penny of each tax dollar you pay the town of Bethel, the library offers over 85 different services and is open 58 hours per week. Approximately...