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The new Stafford Library opened in October 2001 into a gorgeous new facility at 10 Levinthal Run, next to Stafford High School and across from Stafford Elementary School.

Our collection of books, periodicals, videos, DVDs, music CDs, and books on tape consist of approximately 52,000 items.

The library is open 54 hours per week September through June and 51 hours per week July and August.

24 computers are available for public use, with 14 for the use of the Internet. Free introductory workshops are available to learn how to search the World Wide Web, learn Microsoft Word, and navigate the Connecticut Digital Library, also known as IConn.

Library Cards

 

A free Stafford Library card is issued for four years to any Stafford resident who presents identification and proof of residency.  Children may have a library card at any age with a parent’s or legal guardian’s permission.  If a card is lost, there is a $2 fee to replace it.

 

Loan Periods

 

Most books 3 weeks
New adult fiction and nonfiction 2 weeks
Magazines 2 weeks
Books on tape or CD 3 weeks
Music CDs 3 weeks
Older DVDs or Videocassettes 1 week
Nonfiction or Series DVDs and Videos 2 Weeks
New Entertainment DVDs  3 days
Museum passes  3 days to adult borrowers

 

Overdue Fines

 

Books, magazines, audiobooks, music CDs $0.10/day
Videocassettes and DVDs  $1.00/day
Museum passes $3.00/day

 

Renewals

 

Most items may be renewed.  Patrons may renew in person, over the phone, or online.

 

Lost or Damaged Items

 

The Library charges the list price of an item that is lost or returned damaged.

If borrowers owe more than $5.00 in overdue charges or lost materials, the library may suspend library privileges.

 

Detailed circulation policies are available at the Stafford Library’s circulation desk.


Library Holiday Closings

2011    
New Year's Day Saturday, January 1, 2011 Closed
Martin Luther King Birthday Monday, January 17, 2011 Closed
President's Day Monday, February 21, 2011 Closed
Good Friday Friday, April 22, 2011 Closed
Memorial Day Monday, May 30, 2011 Closed
Independence Day Monday, July 4, 2011 Closed
Labor Day Monday, September 5, 2011 Closed
Columbus Day Monday, October 10, 2011 Closed
Veterans Day Thursday, November 11, 2011 Closed
Day before Thanksgiving Wednesday, November 23, 2011 Close at 3:00 P.M
Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 24, 2011 Closed
Day After Thanksgiving Friday, November 25, 2011 Closed
Christmas Eve Saturday, December 24, 2011 Closed
Christmas Moday, December 26, 2011 Closed
New Year's Eve Saturday, December 31, 2011 Closed
2012    
Day after New Year's Monday, January 2, 2012 Closed
     

 

LIBRARY BOARD

Susan Phillips, Chairman
Mary C. Quinn, Secretary
Suzanne Spencer, Treasurer
Jennifer Davis
Cynthia Schaefer

 

ASSOCIATION BOARD

Helaine Dauphinais, President
Susan Phillips, Vice-President
Eileen Fuller, Secretary
Joanne Couture, Treasurer
Linda Callahan
Catherine Goolsby

Veronica Halloran
Kirby Judd

Richard Marzi

Nancy Miner

Ann Puglisi

Cynthia Schaefer
Suzanne Spencer

STAFF

 

Christopher Frank, Library Director
Deborah Muska, Children's Librarian
Adreana Scussel, Technical Services Coordinator
Tranixa Rosen,Tech Services, Administrative Assistant

Debra Galotto, Program Coordinator
Lori-Ellen Smith, Reference and Teen Librarian
Amy Guilmette, Circulation Coordinator
Larry Coviello, Computer Technician
Nancy Phillips,Library Assistant
Ann Monahan, Library Assistant
Diane West, Library Assistant
Judith Schwanda,  Library Assistant
Ellen Nosel,  Shelver
Jeff Fushey,  Custodian

 

10 Levinthal Run, Stafford Springs, CT 06076   

(between Stafford High School and Stafford Middle School)
Phone: 860.684.2852    www.staffordlibrary.org    Contact the Library