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.

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!

We are open until 5 pm Friday, and then we are closed through the weekend until Tuesday, May 26 at 10 am. Thank you!
05/22/2026

We are open until 5 pm Friday, and then we are closed through the weekend until Tuesday, May 26 at 10 am. Thank you!

05/09/2026

The beginning of 2026 showed us how Thomaston really knows how to come together as a community! 💟🕰️This Friday is another amazing opportunity to come and support an amazing local resource. Come hang out with your favorite librarians!

Sign up for our Night Out at the Library fundraiser today: https://thomastonlibrary.libcal.com/event/15658201

Time to turn in your Passport to Connecticut Libraries ! You have until Monday, May 11 to turn in your passport (with a...
05/07/2026

Time to turn in your Passport to Connecticut Libraries ! You have until Monday, May 11 to turn in your passport (with at least 5 stamps) to any participating library (that includes us!) to be eligible for the prize drawings!

Our third Night Out fundraiser is right around the corner! We hope to see everyone Friday, May 15th to enjoy a relaxed e...
04/27/2026

Our third Night Out fundraiser is right around the corner! We hope to see everyone Friday, May 15th to enjoy a relaxed evening of art, laughter, and community. As always, this helps fund library programs and resources like our amazing Yoga programs, summer reading, and more!

Bring your favorite drink and we'll provide the supplies. Grab your friends and reserve your spot today! https://thomastonlibrary.libcal.com/event/15658201

Did you know one of the scariest categories of AI-written books online are dangerous books about foraging? Come to our ...
04/23/2026

Did you know one of the scariest categories of AI-written books online are dangerous books about foraging? Come to our program instead and learn what's available locally that's safe! Register here: https://thomastonlibrary.libcal.com/event/16441106

04/21/2026

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248 Main Street
Thomaston, CT
06787

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(860) 283-4339

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