Thomaston Public Library CT

Thomaston Public Library CT Regular hours:
Monday 10-8
Tuesday 10-8
Wednesday 10-8
Thursday 10-8
Friday 10-5
Saturdays 10 - 3 Thomas, Jr. (Deed, May 20, 1901). Piscopo, Chairman. Felix R. R.

History

1880 - Laura Andrews Free Library and Benevolent Association is incorporated by Connecticut General Assembly, after gift of $3,000 from Seth E. of New York is given to establish a group in memory of his mother, Laura A. Andrews.

1882 - Name of the Association is changed, by an act of the General Assembly, to the Laura Andrews Free Library Association.

1898 - Resolutions are passed at th

e annual town meeting on October 4 establishing a Town Library, adopting By-Laws for its government, and appropriating $200, and thereafter $100 annually for its maintenance. Laura Andrews Association loans its Library to the Town of Thomaston. Financial support from the Laura Andrews Association continues to this day.

1900-1901 - Randall T. Andrews, an incorporator of the Laura Andrews Free Library Association, offers a site on his property on Grand Street for "the erection of a building thereon for the purpose of a library." Architects, Griggs and Hunt of Waterbury, Connecticut and New York City design a library building for a total cost of $6,571.00

1906 - Andrew Carnegie donates $1,700.00 to pay off the debt on the library building. Ownership of the building is turned over to the town.

1966 - On December 29, 1966, Friends of the Thomaston Public Library organize with Dr. Winfield Wight, Honorary Chairman and Dr. Daniel Samson, President, to create public interest in and support for a new library building.

1967 - In May, a Building Fund starts with a letter drive.

1968 - Fund-raising drive for the full cost of a new library starts on October 29. Pledges of $134,000 from 759 families, individuals and businesses are realized.

1971 - On June 27, 1971, the new Thomaston Public Library building (7,000 square feet) is dedicated.

1983-1985 - On October 27, 1983, the Town of Thomaston is awarded $200,000 in federal funds to renovate the Laura Andrews Library building as a children's wing and to connect it to the main library. Building committee is established, Patsy J. Drury, Architect of New Haven, is hired to design the renovation. On May 5, 1985, the Laura Andrews Children's Wing (2,000 square feet) is dedicated.

1993-1995 - Grant monies of $200,000 are awarded to library for handicapped accessibility project. Carpeting, main door, bathroom facilities, circulation desk and lighting are improved.

If you are joining us tonight (and please do), we are now in Meeting Room 1 of Town Hall!
06/23/2026

If you are joining us tonight (and please do), we are now in Meeting Room 1 of Town Hall!

Play mahjong at the library! We have two opportunities to learn and play American Mahjong: Wednesdays at 1:00 pm and Fri...
06/22/2026

Play mahjong at the library! We have two opportunities to learn and play American Mahjong: Wednesdays at 1:00 pm and Fridays at 10:30 am! No experience necessary!

We are closed Friday, June 19th for Juneteenth! We will be open our regular hours on Saturday, June 20 (10 am to 3 pm).
06/19/2026

We are closed Friday, June 19th for Juneteenth! We will be open our regular hours on Saturday, June 20 (10 am to 3 pm).

Just a heads up: next week, the library will be closed on Friday, June 19th, in honor of Juneteenth! We will be open Sat...
06/12/2026

Just a heads up: next week, the library will be closed on Friday, June 19th, in honor of Juneteenth! We will be open Saturday, June 20th from 10 am to 3 pm.

Join us on Wednesday, July 8th for Learning with Laur: No-Pressure Art Night! No talent? No problem! Come create with us...
06/12/2026

Join us on Wednesday, July 8th for Learning with Laur: No-Pressure Art Night! No talent? No problem! Come create with us and have fun with color! Canvas, paint, and brushes will be supplied. Enjoy a relaxed evening of art and conversation. 6:00 to 7:30 pm in the community room, registration required. Sign up online or at the library today!

Join us and Henna By Elyse on Wednesday, July 29th from 6:00-7:30 pm! This event is open to ages 14+. Internationally ce...
06/11/2026

Join us and Henna By Elyse on Wednesday, July 29th from 6:00-7:30 pm! This event is open to ages 14+. Internationally certified henna artist Elyse Sadtler will teach us about the art, science, and cultural significance of this elegant plant-based body art. If you would like to opt-out of having your picture taken, please let the presenter know the night of the event. Register online or at the library! We hope to see you there!

06/10/2026

Our WiFi & phones & Internet are back up! Thank you for patience!

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Our comprehensive (don't say we didn't warn you [seriously, it takes about ten minutes]) survey about our now & future s...
06/08/2026

Our comprehensive (don't say we didn't warn you [seriously, it takes about ten minutes]) survey about our now & future services and space planning is open until June 12! If you live in Thomaston (whether you use the library or not), or you don't live in Thomaston but DO use the library, please fill it out so we know what you'd like to see us doing! Thank you!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/thomastonpubliclibrary

Join us on Monday, June 8th for the unique experience of a sound bath! Relax and enjoy bathing in the healing vibrations...
06/04/2026

Join us on Monday, June 8th for the unique experience of a sound bath! Relax and enjoy bathing in the healing vibrations of crystal bowls, Tibetan bowls, and other vibrational instruments. Sign up online:
https://thomastonlibrary.libcal.com/event/16359635

We hope to see you there!

We're kicking off our summer reading program! Read a book, fill out a review bookmark, and get entered to win a gift car...
06/01/2026

We're kicking off our summer reading program! Read a book, fill out a review bookmark, and get entered to win a gift card at the end of the summer! Runs from June 1st to August 30th. Let's get reading!

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248 Main Street
Thomaston, CT
06787

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(860) 283-4339

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