Southington Public Library

Southington Public Library We provide materials, information, and services for the enrichment, enjoyment, and educational needs of all of the residents of Southington.

We provide a space for the community to come together regardless of age, background or circumstance. Social media provides a valuable and timely way for the Southington Public Library (Library) to disseminate information about and promote library news, events, projects and services. It also serves to inspire conversation and expand the Library’s connection with the community. The Library and/or Li

brary departments can establish, with the Director’s permission, any social media accounts which they are able to maintain at a high, professional standard. The Library welcomes the comments, posts, and messages of the community and recognizes and respects differences in opinion. However, the Library reserves the right to hide public posts or comments if they include spam or advertisements, hateful or harassing speech, obscenity, personal disparagement or defamation, or any other comment that violates the library’s code of conduct. The Library reserves the right to ban or block users who have repeatedly posted in violation of this policy. Users should have no expectation of privacy in postings on Library social media sites. The Library reserves the right to reproduce comments, posts and messages in other public venues; such reproduction may be edited for space or content while retaining the original intent of the post. The Library is not responsible for the content of posts made by third parties, including but not limited to customers, reviewers and advertisers. Public posts by third parties do not reflect the positions of the library, its employees, or the Town of Southington. Adopted by the Southington Public Library and Museum Board December 14, 2020. Amended February 15, 2022.

Thanks to Fancy Bagels for the yummy bagels last week. Our Book and Bagels attendees enjoy eating them as they talk abo...
05/29/2026

Thanks to Fancy Bagels for the yummy bagels last week. Our Book and Bagels attendees enjoy eating them as they talk about favorite authors and stories.

Summer is just around the corner, Book Page is filled with reading suggestions for all ages. Visit the Circulation Des...
05/28/2026

Summer is just around the corner, Book Page is filled with reading suggestions for all ages. Visit the Circulation Desk for a copy and the lists of books coming soon to SPL.

🩸❤️ There's still time to make donor appointment for our Wednesday, June 3 with the American Red Cross! Scan the QR ...
05/27/2026

🩸❤️ There's still time to make donor appointment for our Wednesday, June 3 with the American Red Cross! Scan the QR code in the image below to make a donor appointment or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: Southington in the box.

Donors will receive a $15 e-gift card to the merchant of their choice PLUS automatic entry for a chance to win one of two $7,500 gift cards! See rcblood.org/June for details

AND Outback Steakhouse - National will be bringing chicken and steak sandwiches, as well as some cookies – so come hungry!

During our change to a new system, special items cannot be checked out until Thursday, June 3rd, when our new system goe...
05/27/2026

During our change to a new system, special items cannot be checked out until Thursday, June 3rd, when our new system goes live! This includes: cakepans, games, puzzles, hotspots, albums, video games, and laptops.

We are closed today, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day and tomorrow, May 26, for staff training in the new system. R...
05/25/2026

We are closed today, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day and tomorrow, May 26, for staff training in the new system. Regular hours resume on Wednesday, May 27th, at 9:00 a.m. While we’re closed, you may still drop off items in our book drops. Our digital resources also remain accessible through our website, southingtonlibrary.org

As we continue our transition to a brand-new system, we’re hitting pause on a few things! Here’s what you need to know:🌟...
05/24/2026

As we continue our transition to a brand-new system, we’re hitting pause on a few things! Here’s what you need to know:

🌟From May 26 through June 3, please be sure to have your physical library card or an image of it with you when you visit! 🌟

During this brief period:

📍Checkouts & Holds: You’ll need your card to check out items or place holds.

📍 No Manual Lookups: Library staff will be unable to look up your account using your name or personal information.

📍Cards & Renewals: We won’t be able to issue new library cards or renew expired ones until the transition is complete.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience while we work to improve our services. We can’t wait to show you the new system in June!

Looking for your next read? Whether you are a history buff, science enthusiast, or nature lover, we have something new t...
05/21/2026

Looking for your next read? Whether you are a history buff, science enthusiast, or nature lover, we have something new to spark your curiosity! Find new nonfiction in the New Book Room on the first floor near the Circulation Desk or place a hold through our catalog at southingtonlibrary.org

Here are a few highlights from this week's haul:
📖 Ghosts of Sicily by Mark Harmon & Jeon Carroll, Jr.
Discover the unbelievable (and controversial) true story of how American secret agents courted the mob to fight N**i spy rings at home and on the battlefields of Italy.

📖 The Body Electric by Robert O. Becker & Gary Seldon
Explore the radical ways electricity and electromagnetic fields influence healing, cell regeneration, and the human body.

📖 The Story of Birds by Steve Brusatte
Trace the epic 150-million-year history of our feathered friends from small, fragile dinosaurs to the 10,000+ species soaring across our skies today.

Different languages. Different stories. One shared world 🌍 Celebrate World Day for Cultural Diversity by exploring one o...
05/21/2026

Different languages. Different stories. One shared world 🌍 Celebrate World Day for Cultural Diversity by exploring one of 140+ languages with Transparent Language Online. Your Southington library card provides free access to all of them on any device: https://library.transparent.com/southingtonct/

Don't have a Southington library card? Southington residents can apply for a new card or renew an existing, expired card at southingtonlibrary.org/get-a-library-card.html

Questions about your library card? Call the Circulation Desk at 860-628-0947 x2

Don’t miss this presentation by The Barnes Museum tomorrow night, May 21, at 6:00 p.m. Explore Southington’s Revolutio...
05/20/2026

Don’t miss this presentation by The Barnes Museum tomorrow night, May 21, at 6:00 p.m.

Explore Southington’s Revolutionary-era history through the women connected to the Hannah Woodruff Chapter, DAR of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Learn about the life of Hannah Woodruff, the families tied to Revolutionary War soldiers, and the lasting connections between the DAR, the Barnes and Bradley families, and Southington’s broader story.

Current chapter members will also share artifacts and personal objects connected to local Revolutionary history.

🇺🇸 Join us as we commemorate America’s 250th anniversary with a special program exploring Southington’s Revolutionary-era history through the women connected to the Hannah Woodruff Chapter of the DAR.

Learn about the life of Hannah Woodruff, the families tied to Revolutionary War soldiers, and the lasting connections between the DAR, the Barnes and Bradley families, and Southington’s broader story. Current chapter members will also share artifacts and personal objects connected to local Revolutionary history.

📍 Southington Public Library – Community Room
255 Main Street, Southington
FREE and Open to the Public
$10 suggested donations helps keep cool programs like this one going.

🐝May 20th is World Bee Day! Make a beeline to the library and check out some buzz-worthy books.
05/20/2026

🐝May 20th is World Bee Day! Make a beeline to the library and check out some buzz-worthy books.

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255 Main Street
Southington, CT
06489

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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