If materials are not available locally, your hometown library can locate and check them out for you.
Blind & Physically Handicapped
(800) 842-4516 or (860) 721-2020
Provides talking books, playback equipment, and Braille editions free of charge ctstatelibrary.org/lbph
Goshen Public Library
(860) 491-3234 42B North Street, Goshen, CT 06756
The library issues a weekly newsletter via email describing upcoming or ongoing programs and featuring suggested reading. Streaming services include Libby (through OverDrive), Hoopla, canopy and the Palace app through the CT State Library. The library has an outreach program and will deliver materials to those who are ill or unable to drive.
Open Monday through Saturday (please check website for hours).Raymond E. Baldwin Museum
(860) 757-6535
The Connecticut History and Heritage Museum has genealogical materials as well as the Royal Charter of 1661, a Colt arms collection and portraits of Connecticut’s governors. museumofcthistory.org
State Library
(860) 757-6500
Extensive collection of historical and genealogical materials including town & church records, cemetery inscriptions, family bible records as well as government documents, law & legislative materials, and newspapers.
Town Libraries
Canaan: Douglas Library (860) 824-7863
Cornwall: Cornwall Library (860) 672-6874
Falls Village: Hunt Memorial Library (860) 824-7424
Kent: Kent Memorial Library (860) 927-3761
Lakeville/Salisbury: Hotchkiss School Library (860) 435-2591
Norfolk: Norfolk Library (860) 542-5075
Salisbury: Scoville Memorial Library (860) 435-2838
Sharon: Hotchkiss Library (860) 364-5041
Warren Public Library: (860) 868-2195