- Library service hours
- 10am - 5pm
Tue-Sat - Curbside Pickup
- 10am - 4:30pm
Tue-Sat - 978-448-1167 (main)
We’re Here for You!
The Library HAS REOPENED TO THE PUBLIC. Book an appointment for the 3rd floor or our new morning 2nd floor browsing appointments below!
Groton Reads March this March!
Kick-off Event: Sunday, February 28Feb. 28, 2 pm: Graphic Novels 101, with Robin Brenner
March 1, 7 pm: A History of the Civil Rights Movement: The Sit-Ins, with Dr. Daniel Breen
Check out the books and a full program of events for all ages:
Groton Reads 2021 – March
Service Hours
Tue-Sat, 10-5Curbside Service: Tue-Sat, 10-4:30 – includes Curbside Kids!
New! 2nd Floor Browsing Appointments: Tue-Sat, 10-12 (30 minutes per person or household up to 4). Browse adult fiction, new nonfiction, new YA, large print, audio, and DVDs. Limit: one appointment per week.
Continuing Services Available via phone, email, mail, and Groton delivery.
Main/Circulation: 978-448-1167 or circulation@gpl.org
Children’s: 978-448-1168 or kids@gpl.org
Teens: 978-448-1167, x1325 or teens@gpl.org
Reference: 978-448-8000 or info@gpl.org
Check out all our online events calendar!
Entrance Restrictions: Appointment and a Wellness Screening at the door. Full details here.
Required Protocols: MASKS; 6-ft. minimum distance from everyone; avoid congregating or loitering; observe all guidelines, etc. Full details here.
— All information current as of February 16, 2021, and subject to change.

Tutor.com - NEW!
For all Groton residents: LIVE access to teachers, career assistance, interview help and more, 7 hours per day; plus 24/7 access to test prep, videos and other resources. Need help with a homework assignment at 8pm? Log on to Tutor.com with your library card & PIN!
Generously provided by the GPL Endowment Trust in special support of all residents during this challenging year.

GPL to Go
Curbside Pickup & Groton Delivery• If it’s available in the MVLC Catalog or in the statewide Commonwealth Catalog (ComCat), it's available to you!
If you know what you'd like, simply login to our catalog and place a hold.
• When your items are ready, we'll send a notice by the method you indicated (email, text, or phone). You will have 10 days to pick them up via Curbside Pickup.
• CURBSIDE PICKUP HOURS: 10 am - 4:30 pm, Tuesday through Saturday.
• Please pull into a parking space, call 978-448-1167, and wait for a staff member to retrieve your holds and check them out to you.
This is CONTACTLESS service, so please wait until the staff member has moved at least 6 feet away from the cart before moving to pickup your bag. Thank you.
• Continue to return library materials in one of our 4 exterior book drops. They will be checked in without penalty after 3 days of quarantine.
• If you need help placing holds, arranging home delivery in Groton, or would prefer to have a staff member assist you, please email circulation@gpl.org or call Circulation at 978-448-1167.
Library cards
Complete this online application form.
Reading Recommendations
Fill out this form for a personalized list of reading suggestions via email.
• For Children’s book suggestions, please email kids@gpl.org.
• For Teens, please email teens@gpl.org.
Parents & Students
We're here for you!We can help with schooling and homework! With books, information, resources, research, proctoring, a place to study, and much more. Librarians are your education support partners.
info@gpl.org or 978-448-8000.
Virtual Programs for All Ages
Check out our online calendar of events you can enjoy from home.
Groton Community Resource Guide
• Where can you go for help – in town and beyond