Please join us as we celebrate the Bethel Public Library's Founder's Day in honor of Maria Parloa. Miss Parloa founded the Library with a bequest of $2,000 to the Town of Bethel in 1909. In addition, she organized the Village Improvement Society and was active in community landscaping projects, including the planting of shrubs, bulbs, and FLOWERS throughout Bethel!
In 1932, Founder's Day was observed by adorning the Library with flower arrangements created by members of the community. Over 80 years later, we invite you to create an arrangement for display at the Library. And, if you'd like to enter your floral creation in the Library Board of Directors contest and be eligible for a prize, please read the rules below and submit an entry form with your arrangement.
CONTEST RULES:
1. The contest is open to all.
2. All contestants must complete and submit an entry form with their arrangements. Forms are available online (click here) and at the Library.
4. Prizes will be awarded in each age category, up to 12 yrs, 12-17 yrs, and 18 yrs and up.
5. Contestants need not be present to win.
6. Arrangements will be exhibited at the Library during Founder's Day week from Saturday, September 20 to Saturday, September 27.
7. Library patrons will vote for their favorite arrangement. Winners in each age category will be announced on Monday, September 29.
If you have any questions about the contest, or about bringing in an arrangement, please call the Reference Desk at 203-794-8756 ex. 4 during Library hours.
We look forward to seeing all the beautiful flower arrangements that will grace the Library in honor of our Founder, Maria Parloa!