GREENWICH LIBRARY
- Phone:
- (203) 622-7900
Main Number
(203) 625-6573
TTY
(203) 622-7910
Reference Desk
(203) 622 7940 or 7942
Children's Department
(203) 622-7965
Auditorium/Meeting Room Reservations
(203) 622-7929
Elton's Cafe - Fax:
- (203) 625 6555
- Website:
- http://www.greenwichlibrary.org
- Updated:
- February 11, 2013
- Physical Address:
- 101 West Putnam Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06830-5387 - Open Hours:
- MON-FRI 9:00 - 9:00
SAT 9:00 - 5:00 SUN 1:00 - 5:00
(closes FRI at 5:00 in JUL & AUG)
Elton's Cafe: MON-FRI 9:00 - 5:00
SAT 9:00 - 3:00
Contacts:
- Name:
- Carol Mahoney
- Position:
- Director
- Name:
- Barbara Ormerod-Glynn
- Position:
- Deputy Director
- Name:
- Nancy Better
- Position:
- President of Board
Main Greenwich public library. Collections include fiction, nonfiction, large print books, downloadable library, general reference, business services, health information, CDs, DVDs, music-traditional and streaming audio, audio books, foreign language materials, travel resources, local history collection, and lending art. Copy machines are available.
- LIBRARY CARDS – Connecticut residents have borrowing privileges if they bring their card from another valid, in-state public library and photo ID. Non-resident workers, students with proof of such and photo ID may obtain a card for one year. Out-of-state residents may purchase a card.
- VOLUNTEERS – ADOPT A SHELF, STUDENT VOLUNTEERS, ORAL HISTORY PROJECT – contact Friends Office
- SERVICES include; Children’s Room, Teens, Business (Peterson Wing), Music, Health Information Center (listed separately), World Languages Center (Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, and MANGO-Interactive ESL), Winokur Language Lab, Local History, Internet Orientation, and Services for People with Disabilities (Kurzweil 1000, a scanning/reading software program for the visually impaired).
- LIBRARY TOURS, BOOK VAN, HOMEBOUND BOOKS -delivery service for residents unable to visit the library in person, BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPS, CONCERTS, GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION PROGRAM, LECTURES, GREENWICH READS TOGETHER, FRIENDS OF GREENWICH LIBRARY, MONTHLY CHESS, MOVIES and MUSIC PROGRAMS.
- TECHNOLOGY TRAINING CENTER - hands-on classes. Call (203) 625 6508 or e-mail trainingcenter@greenwichlibrary.org .
- NONPROFIT RESOURCE CENTER – databases include on-line Foundation Directory, on-line CT Grant-makers, Foundation Grants for Individuals, and Foundation Center – cooperating collection (listed separately).
- TAX FORMS – Hard Copies
- CAREER COACH - 2nd WED of month 10:00 – 3:00
- ELTON’S CAFE – Used library books and CD’s for sale in Cafe.
- See also Greenwich Library Facilities, Greenwich Library Flinn Gallery, Friends of the Greenwich Library, and Greenwich Oral History Project, all listed separately.
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