It can be a little tricky to determine which road is the driveway to the East Lyme Library and Community Center, but once in the parking lot, there is plenty of space. The library is easy to find upon entering.
The facilities are typical of libraries in this area, with a somewhat limited collection but with borrowing access to other local libraries, and an adequate number of computers for those who want access to the internet. Check its website for current programs and classes.
Quiet study area, children's activities destination, meeting place, art gallery, concert hall, lecture center - the New Canaan library is a hub of cultural and intellectual life in town.
There's free wifi, an extensive DVD collection, lots of comfy chairs, oh, and books too.
The library hosts several events a week, from readings by prominent and emerging authors to a youth book critics group. Check out the library's events calendar for details.
The librarians are very responsive to suggestions for new book acquisitions and quick with recommendations for good reads.
The main branch of the Granby Public Library is located just outside the Granby Center at 15 North Granby Road in the municipal complex. This has been the home of the main library since it was built in 1982.
The main library offers a separate childrens' department, a "Teen Zone," quiet reading tables, public computers, a collection of 60,451 books, CDs and approximately 200 magazine and newspaper subscriptions.
The library also offers online resources such as infoAnytime Reference 24/7 Service, downloadable audio books, and JobNow! Live Job Assistance.
The Guilford Free Library, located right on the historic green, is a vital part of the community. It has ample space, modern facilities, a large collection, multimedia and a dedicated staff. The library also hosts a variety of special events, ranging from movie nights and storytime for children to educational classes on topics like digital photography and more.
The library first opened its doors as the Memorial Hall Association on October 7, 1907 at the corner of Main and Spring Streets. It had 1,250 volumes, 450 of which were donated by the Women's Christian Temperance Union of Windsor Locks. According to the library's own history, 70 books were checked out on its first day. In the 1920s, the library moved to the Windsor Locks Bank Building and changed its name to the Windsor Locks Public Library Inc. After eight head librarians during its history, the library is now located on Main Street and has a collection of more than 88,000 items.
New England's oldest continuously operated public library, Durham Public Library, has grown from a travelling collection of books to an important community gathering place. The library's collection includes thousands of books, magazines, DVDs and other publications and resources. The library also offers free Wi-Fi to visitors and has 12 public computers. Age-targeted sections of the library make it an easy place to find what you're looking for. The library also serves as a meeting place for many town departments. A dedicated staff and many volunteers help make the library a great place to visit.
The Durham Public Library is one of only a few libraries in Connecticut to offer "Self-Check."
You can visit the library's Facebook page here.
The Waterford Public Library, located just down the street from Town Hall, offers a huge variety of various media, from traditional newspapers and magazines to online publications and audio books. Next to the library is a tranquil duck pond, part of Civic Triangle Park, the perfect spot to begin your new read. The library offers a wide variety of programs and classes for adults and children, along with a children's section.
Located inside the Greenwich Library, Community Answers is here to set you straight. The team will work with you to answer any questions you have regarding the Greenwich area from community organizations to services and special events.
The library opened in its present location in 1961 after having been housed in a rent-free location next door for forty years. The library is in the middle of a three-year strategic plan which will increase operating hours, provide self-serve checkout access and reduce overdue fines. It has already achieved many goals, such as increased attendance for children and teen programs; an increased number of books loaned to teens and the addition of a youth librarian position. The Friends of the Library supports the Family Showcase and Sunday Showcase programs, which offer music and artistic venues for visitors. A quiet reading room opened in the fall of 2010 on the second floor. The library also now offers online registration for children's programs.
One of Newtown's most prolific benefactor, Mary Eizabeth Hawley donated the library to the town.
Named after her maternal grandfather, who worked as a doctor for 50 years during the 19th century, The Cyrenius H. Booth Library opened on Dec. 17, 1932 with 25,000 volumes.
Constructed to be fireproof and containing cork floors and ceiling tiles that helped to deaden sound, the building also had a built-in humidifier and centralized vacuum cleaner. Philip Sutherland, who also designed Edmond Town Hall, was the architect.
An addition was begun in 1996 that added meeting space and areas for library displays.
Byram Shubert Library is one of three public libraries that make up the Greenwich Library System. Town librarians say it is the "cultural, educational and social heart of Byram and Western Greenwich."
The branch is named after John Shubert, a famed theater owner and operator whose wife was an influential advocate for the library's construction.
The building has doubled in size since it first opened in 1974. Today the library boasts a large collection of adult, young adult and children's literature; some books are available in Spanish. Periodicals include local and national newspapers and magazines in both English and Spanish. Magazine back issues can be checked out.
Story hours for various age groups, seasonal reading clubs and film screenings are offered throughout the year. The library's meeting room seats 125 and is available for free to Greenwich nonprofit clubs and organizations. Reservations are required.
Since 1953, the volunteer organization known as the Friends of the Byram Shubert Library has helped support the programming and maintenance of the library. Anyone who lives, works or studies in Greenwich is eligible to obtain a library card, free of charge.
This library is one of two branches; the other is in the Nichols section of town. The main facility was built in 1974. It offers a variety of activities for adults, from writing workshops to movie nights. It also has a recently renovated children's section where children's activities, including story times for all ages, are held.
Susan Horton is library director.
In 1887, the town of West Hartford opened the first public library from a donation of books from Noah Webster. Marcia Lewis is the manager of the Faxon Branch in Elmwood. The library provides books, DVD's, CD's, magazine, and research databases, to name a few services. The library also has many groups and classes available at the library.