Rockville Public Library and Vernon Senior Center Expand Hours and Services as Pandemic Eases
(VERNON, Connecticut) – The Rockville Public Library and the Vernon Senior Center expanded hours and services effective this week.
The Rockville Public Library, including the children’s department and mezzanine, is open to patrons Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Fridays from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Weekend hours are expected to resume shortly. Curbside pickup of library materials continues to be available for patrons during regular library hours. Patrons are able to reserve computers for up to an hour.
The Vernon Senior Center is open 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Senior Center members have to preregister for all activities and programs. Some programs will continue virtually.
“The Rockville Public Library and the Vernon Senior Center are important community institutions that enrich the lives of so many of our residents,” Vernon Mayor Dan Champagne said. “As the pandemic eases, people are ready to resume the rhythms of everyday life. We are ready to help them do that while at the same time ensuring the health and safety of our residents and staff.”
The Town of Vernon continues to follow state guidance and recommends that all visitors to town buildings wear face masks and practice social distancing.
About the Town of Vernon
The Town of Vernon is a celebrated place to live, work and visit. From its beautiful parks and lakes, to its vast trails and historic homes and buildings, Vernon is a resilient and thriving community that promotes the health and well-being of its residents and values the natural environment. With a resident population of approximately 30,000 and occupying 18.03 square miles, Vernon combines a balanced appreciation of history, and a strong economic base for growth, both residential and commercial. Located 15 minutes east of the Connecticut capital of Hartford, and 25 miles from the City of Springfield, Massachusetts, the Town of Vernon is strategically located in “New England's Knowledge Corridor” with close proximity to some of the top colleges and universities in the country.
Designated a certified Sustainable Community, the Town of Vernon offers a wide range of benefits and services to its residents. The Town of Vernon is a full-service municipality that practices a management philosophy of continuous quality improvement. To learn more about the Town of Vernon, please call (860) 870- 3670 or visit This website..