Things to do in Connecticut, United States: The Best Libraries

September 23, 2021 Marianna Hollaway

Connecticut is a study in attraction and contrast. In one small state, you’ll find miles of sandy oceanfront shoreline, acres of forested hiking trails, and world-class museums, art and theater. Here family-friendly adventure parks and aquariums are just minutes from dynamic casino resorts and quaint, historic small towns — offering experiences that range from culinary to cultural, luxurious to laid-back. It’s the perfect place to unwind and recharge, all at the same time.
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1. Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library

121 Wall St, New Haven, CT 06511-8917 +1 203-432-2977 [email protected] http://www.library.yale.edu/beinecke/
Excellent
84%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 271 reviews

Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Reviewed By tobyc530 - Monroe, United States

Unless things have changed, this library is free to visit. In the height of summer, there is (was) a steady stream of groups—outside these times - a magical place especially when the light coming in through the marble windows is sufficient to illuminate the interior.

2. Essex Library Association

33 West Ave, Essex, CT 06426-1139 +1 860-767-1560 [email protected] http://www.youressexlibrary.org/
Excellent
80%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 15 reviews

Essex Library Association

3. The Wood Memorial Library & Museum

783 Main St, South Windsor, CT 06074-3912 +1 860-289-1783 http://www.woodmemoriallibrary.org
Excellent
91%
Good
9%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 23 reviews

The Wood Memorial Library & Museum

4. Lucy Robbins Welles Library

95 Cedar St, Newington, CT 06111-2603 +1 860-665-8700 http://www.newingtonct.gov/library
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 25 reviews

Lucy Robbins Welles Library

Reviewed By ragiansanti34 - Staffordshire, United Kingdom

The Lucy Robbins Welles Library is a fantastic library. Newington is really lucky to have this gem. They have everything - study rooms, a community room, magazines, newspapers, plenty of cozy nooks to sit and read, books and CDs on languages, DVDs to rent, access to computers, used books for sale and much more. There is also a community board right when you walk in, to find out what events are happening in the area. If I were a local I would be taking advantage of this amazing place, weekly.

5. Groton Public Library

52 Newtown Rd, Groton, CT 06340-4395 +1 860-441-6750 [email protected] http://www.grotonpl.org
Excellent
91%
Good
9%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 11 reviews

Groton Public Library

The Groton Public Library offers free: computer access, Wi-Fi, programs for all ages, local history, quiet study, meeting rooms, a vast array of materials, and open space in and outside the facility. State and local parks, the village of Mystic, the U.S. Subase, and UConn-Avery Point are all nearby attractions.

6. Cyrenius H. Booth Library

25 Main St, Newtown, CT 06470-2105 +1 203-426-4533 http://www.chboothlibrary.org/
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

Cyrenius H. Booth Library

The Cyrenius H. Booth Library is the public library for the community of Newtown, CT. It was a posthumous gift of benefactress Mary Elizabeth Hawley. The architect for the library was Philip Sutherland, and it's style was designed to fit in with the private homes on Main Street. Many of the furnishings inside were formally Mrs. Hawley's possessions. The library was opened on December 17, 1932

Reviewed By lour643

A beautiful building filled with happy staff and great content. The building is one of the anchors of our beautiful Main St. and deservedly so. With plenty of room for all the varied activities in constant motion there in.

7. Connecticut State Library and State Archives

231 Capitol Ave, Hartford, CT 06106-1548 +1 860-757-6500 http://ctstatelibrary.org/museum-of-ct-history
Excellent
67%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 27 reviews

Connecticut State Library and State Archives

8. Welles-Turner Memorial Library

2407 Main St, Glastonbury, CT 06033-4616 +1 860-652-7720 http://wtmlib.com
Excellent
69%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 54 reviews

Glastonbury, Connecticut's public library offers the traveler resources such as free Wi-Fi, public access computers and printing, copiers, newspapers, restrooms, free maps of the Town of Glastonbury.

9. Wethersfield Library

515 Silas Deane Hwy, Wethersfield, CT 06109-2216 +1 860-529-2665 http://www.wethersfieldlibrary.org/
Excellent
67%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
8%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 12 reviews

Wethersfield Library

The Wethersfield Library is a full service public library featuring books, CD’s, DVD’s and wireless Internet access and computers for public use.

Reviewed By HonestEvaluatorGal - Newington, United States

Beautiful library and the lecture scared the heck out of me but this won''t stop me from attending other programs. Easy to get to and plenty of parking in the back of the library. Easy access.

10. Scranton Library

801 Boston Post Rd, Madison, CT 06443-3155 +1 203-245-7365 [email protected]
Excellent
64%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
4%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 25 reviews

Public library. Books, CDs, DVDs, Internet access, WiFi service, adult, teen and children's programs.

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