The Easton Library, located at 691 Morehouse Road, offers residents a variety of resources, including books, CDs, DVDs, magazines, newspapers and more. The library also offers conference rooms, places to study and Internet access.
The library also showcases the work of local artists periodically throughout the year.
On Fridays, the library hosts coffee and refreshments, sponspored by the Friends of the Eason Public Library, from 10am to 1pm.
Norwalk Public Library was built in 1878 using a grant from Andrew Carnegie, and had just 100 books when it opened in 1903. Today Norwalk Public Library's collection reaches the thousands, all housed within the Tudor-style library.
This library was created as a supplement to the Plumb Memorial building. When the Plumb collection began to grow quickly, directors agreed on the need for another branch, and in 1991 the Huntington public library opened in Shelton's community center. All books and resources are shared between the two branches. So whether you are downtown or in Huntington, you have access to everything the town's library system has to offer.
The Rowayton Community Center is used by several different civic groups and other organizations. It has rooms available for rent; open fields where events often take place; and a seasonal farmers market, which sells vegetables, plants and baked goods. The Rowayton Public Library is also here. It has 25,000 books and 70 periodicals. Special events and activities for children and adults are hosted occasionally.
The Whitneyville Branch of the Hamden Public Library is one of two branches of the Miller Memorial Central Library. The branch is located at the corner of Putnam Avenue and Carlton Street only steps from the town's Board of Education offices. It has an annual circulation of almost 40,000 items and almost 30,000 people visit the branch each year. Its computers are used by the public almost 2,700 times a year and there are a number of programs the branch sponsors for the public.
The Stratford Library Association, organized in 1885, oversaw the construction of the town's first permanent library, which opened in 1896. In 1955, a large addition to house the children's department and reference room opened. In the late 1970s and early 1980s, the library's size was expanded by nearly threefold. In 1994, a new community room was dedicated. The library offers a variety of services including the circulation of books, magazines, periodicals, movies and music. There are substantial research materials and other services available to residents and visitors, and the library hosts many meetings and events through the year.
Contact the following departments for specific information:
Circulation: 203-385-4160
Adult Services: 203-385-4164
Children's Dept: 203-385-4165
Teen Services: 203-385-4167
Administration: 203-385-4166
Programs/Room reservations: 203-385-4162
Events and Programming: Tom Holehan, 203-385-4162
The South End Branch of the Ferguson Library provides access to a surprisingly wide range of reading materials in their cozy space within the Lathon Wider Community Center. The one-room space is brightly lit by large windows, and decorated with various art throughout the year. Several computer work stations provide internet access, which is free, and includes 10 free prints. Their catalog, which is searchable online, includes paperbacks, hardcovers, newspapers, magazines and video materials. These materials have an emphasis on African American culture, Spanish language, self-help, best-sellers and children's reading. Throughout the year this branch of the library hosts a variety of events from dance performances to book discussions to film screenings.
The Wilton Library operates as a public/private partnership, with the town covering 70 percent of operating expenses, but it is open to and serves the town's general public.
Library cards are available to anyone who can prove Wilton residency and provide access to almost 140,000 different offerings. The library carries audio and print books, DVDs and videos, magazines, music and reference materials.
In addition to traditional materials, the Wilton Library offers users access to various information databases and has a number of electronic services, including fax machines, copy machines, microfiche readers, and free connected and wireless Internet access.
Elaine Tai-Lauria is the library’s executive director. The library's Web site is frequently updated and provides an excellent source of community events and information.
Other staff members include Assistant Director Lauren McLaughlin, Finance and Human Resources Manager Susan Taylor, Marketing Communications Manager Janet Crystal, Programs and Rentals Manager Karen Danvers .
In 1903, the Rowayton Library was organized by a group of public-spirited citizens and housed in a room in Craw's Hall at 101 Rowayton Avenue. It opened with capital of $154, a loan of 100 books from the State for three months and 25 books from the Bodley Book Club to be exchanged monthly.
In 1926, having outgrown the first home of the library, the Board held a special meeting and approved the purchase of 145 Rowayton Avenue, former firehouse of the Reliance Hook and Ladder Company (and now the Rowayton Arts Center).
The Library paid owner, Frank Machette, $5700 for the property and the building. Upon moving in, the first floor was used to house the collection and the second floor was used as a community meeting place, known as the Library Hall.
In 1966, the present building and surrounding six acres at 33 Highland Avenue were purchased by the Sixth Taxing District to become the Rowayton Library and Community Center. Originally this Tudor-style building, constructed in 1912, was a part of the extensive estate of James A. Farrell.
It was later purchased by the Sperry Rand Corporation which developed the first commercial computer on this site. In 1966, the Library entered into an agreement with the Sixth Taxing District whereby the Library gave the Sixth Taxing District the property and building at 145 Rowayton Avenue and would continue to perform the services of a "public library" for the community of the Sixth Taxing District in exchange for their new home at 33 Highland Avenue for the next 99 years and a partial funding grant every year.
Funded by Andrew Carnegie, the South Norwalk Library was constructed in 1913 and has an impressive stone facade. The library is home to thousands of items, ranging from books to movies and audio CD's. The library's youth program is extensive, offering a children's library and computer lab. Programs such as book clubs are offered for adults.
Established in 1904, the Perrot Memorial Library is an independent public library, serving the communities of Old Greenwich, Riverside and North Mianus. The library shares a database, online catalog and Internet service with Greenwich Library. Its catalog boasts 28,000 adult books and 31,000 children's books, as well as 2,000 CDs, 4,000 DVDs and subscriptions to 110 periodicals. Patrons can enjoy free Wi-Fi and timed use of 11 public computers; the children's wing has an additional four.