Ansonia Library

Ansonia Library The Ansonia Library has been
serving the residents of Ansonia, CT since 1896! There is also a long row of high windows, grouped in threes.

A direct descendent of the man who founded Ansonia wished to make a benefaction to the town. Caroline Phelps Stokes, granddaughter of Anson Greene Phelps, purchased a triangular site at the corner of South Cliff Street and Cottage Avenue. In 1891, she traveled from New York to supervise the construction of a building designed for her by architect George Keller. The Ansonia Library was an L-shaped

structure of 70 by 82 feet, built with walls of Longmeadow freestone and a roof of unglazed red Spanish tiles. The foundation walls were constructed using wall stone from the Ansonia granite quarries. A square tower with a pyramidal roof was located at one corner of the building next to a large rounded, arched entrance. Minerva, the goddess of wisdom and knowledge, rests in the gable end of the roof above the entrance, ensconced in the usual foil with two lions at her feet. Heavy oak doors lead to the interior entrance hall with a stone mosaic floor with the representations of Pegasus and Bellerophon. Inside, the Reference Room boasts natural quartered oak, a large fireplace with a chimney piece of rubbed red Lake Superior freestone, ribbed barrel vault ceilings and two tiers of leaded glass windows using some colored glass. The structure - a library - was dedicated on June 9, 1892. But it sat vacant for four years because the town fathers refused to provide the $1,500 per year toward the library's operating expenses. Finally, on August 13, 1896, the town administrators relented and voted the annual $1,500 appropriation. The library opened its doors under the charge of Annie Hadley. The Ansonia Library began with a collection of 1515 books. An addition was added to the Ansonia Library in 1960.

09/02/2026
08/31/2026

Celebrate Grandparents Day with us at the Ansonia Library!

Join us on Saturday, September 12 from 11:30 AM–12:30 PM for our Grandparents Day Tea Party! Grandparents, honorary grandparents, and their special kiddos are invited to enjoy tasty treats, drinks, a fun craft, and some sweet time together. 💕☕🍪

✨ Registration is required — scan the QR code on the flyer or visit our website to sign up!

We can’t wait to celebrate all the wonderful grandparents and honorary grandparents who make life extra special! 💐

08/31/2026

☀️ Goodbye, summer!
📚 Hello, Storytime!

Now that the big kids are heading back to school, it’s time to get our littlest friends back together for our weekly Storytimes! 🥰📖✨

Our first session is NEXT Tuesday but we can’t wait to see you each week! Register here: https://forms.gle/LrW12N6siRQxQwgJ7

We're not crying, you're crying. 🥹We're not entirely sure when it happened, and frankly, we don't remember approving it,...
08/28/2026

We're not crying, you're crying. 🥹

We're not entirely sure when it happened, and frankly, we don't remember approving it, but Kay and Tavian are officially HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS!

Please help us wish them a senior year filled with good grades, great times, lots of laughs, minimal senioritis, and the kind of memories they'll still be talking about years from now.

We are incredibly proud of these two and feel pretty lucky that we get a front row seat as they figure out what comes next.

Dolly Parton gave the world so much: music that has moved generations, stories that have made us laugh and cry, and a li...
08/26/2026

Dolly Parton gave the world so much: music that has moved generations, stories that have made us laugh and cry, and a lifelong belief in the power of books.

Her generosity and commitment to putting books into the hands of children have made a lasting difference in countless lives. Her message has always been simple and beautiful: reading matters. We couldn't agree more.

This display is a small tribute to a remarkable legacy, one that reminds us that the stories we share can outlive us all.

How many have you read? Let us know in the comments!We have put together a display featuring many of the books from The ...
08/21/2026

How many have you read? Let us know in the comments!

We have put together a display featuring many of the books from The New York Times’ 50 Best Thrillers of the 21st Century! From psychological twists and mysterious disappearances to unforgettable characters and edge-of-your-seat suspense, there’s something here for every thriller fan.

Do you have a favorite from the list? Or are you looking for your next page-turner? Stop by the library and check out our display...you might just find your next great read! And if you need help finding any of the titles on the list, just ask us! We’re happy to help.

We shared a few photos from last week’s birthday celebration, and here are the rest! These wonderful photos were taken b...
08/18/2026

We shared a few photos from last week’s birthday celebration, and here are the rest!

These wonderful photos were taken by our Library Board Vice President and resident volunteer photographer, Shelley Sheridan. Thank you, Shelley, for capturing these special moments!

And a big THANK YOU to everyone who helped us celebrate this milestone. We loved celebrating with all of you and look forward to seeing you at future library events!

The library loves to party, so mark your calendars for September 12th when we celebrate our 5th Annual Grandparents Day Tea Party! Registration for that event can be found here: https://forms.gle/LLnVgfqH9k1g4mqu5

Address

53 S Cliff Street
Ansonia, CT
06401

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

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+12037346275

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