Normal Weekday Hours Resume on August 10

Starting August 10, the library will resume normal weekday hours for limited lobby services, browsing by appointment, and curbside pickup: 10am–8pm Monday to Thursday, 10am–5pm Friday, plus a senior hour Wednesdays and Fridays, 9am–10am. The library will still be closed on Saturdays for the time being.

August 1, 2020

lStarting August 10, the library will resume normal weekday hours for lobby and curbside pickup service: 10am–8pm Monday to Thursday, and 10am–5pm Friday. The library will still be closed on Saturdays for the time being.

Starting August 12, we will further open our doors and accept appointments for browsing! Please call Reference (860-828-7126) or Children’s (860-828-7127) for your 20 minute appointment.

We’re also introducing Senior Hour on Wednesdays and Fridays, 9am–10am, for those over 65 to browse (no appointment necessary) and use lobby services.

Curbside pickup will continue for the foreseeable future. Thank you to all of our patrons for making curbside an ongoing success!

 

Lobby Hours

Monday 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday CLOSED
Sunday CLOSED

 

Senior Hour

Wednesday 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

 

Book Drop

Monday 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Thursday 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday CLOSED
Sunday CLOSED

 

Browsing (“Look & Book It”)

Starting August 12, we will further open our doors and accept appointments for browsing!

Appointments are recommended. Please call Reference (860-828-7126) or Children’s (860-828-7127) for your 20 minute appointment. Walk-ins will be assigned the next available appointment time, which may have some wait time.

 

Senior Hour

Those over age 65 may browse (no appointment necessary) and use lobby services: Wednesday and Friday, 9am-10am. Seniors only.

 

Available Services

  • 20-minute express Internet station
  • Printing (cash only)
  • Copier (cash only)
  • Fax (credit/debit only)
  • Scanner (USB only)
  • Restrooms
  • No-touch water bottle filling station

Available by appointment. Walk-ins allowed depending on availablilty.

  • Public internet computers (1 hour)
  • Study rooms (2 hours)

For everyone’s protection, masks are required to enter, and social distancing will be monitored. If you are unable to wear a mask inside the building, we can offer reasonable accommodation in the form of curbside pickup and assistance by phone or online. Please use our virtual services instead of accessing the building if you feel sick.

 

20-Minute Express Computer

The express computer is available on a first-come/first-served basis, 10:00 am–7:50 pm (4:50 pm on Fridays). Computers will shut down automatically at the end of your 20-minute session, or 10 minutes before the library closes, whichever comes first.

No time extensions are available at this time.

 

1-Hour Computer

Two 1-hour computers are available by appointment, 10:00 am–7:50 pm (4:50 pm on Fridays). Computers will shut down automatically at the end of your 1-hour session, or 10 minutes before the library closes, whichever comes first.

Appointments may be made up to 1 day in advance. Walk-ins will be allowed only if they do not conflict with existing appointments.

No time extensions are available at this time.

 

2-Hour Study Room

Study rooms are available in 2-hour time slots, which may be extended if no one is waiting for the room. Because study rooms must be cleaned between each visitor, we highly recommend calling ahead to reserve a room.

Appointments may be made up to 1 week in advance.

 

Print by Email

To print your document from home, for pick-up at the library, simply email it to berlinpeck@hpeprint.com. Printing is $0.15 per page for black and white, $0.50 per page for color.