Hours
978-448-1167 (main)
We’re Here for You!
Tue-Sat, 10-5*
WE’RE OPEN – ONLY on the Top Floor and only by Appointment, but OPEN!
Please read entrance restrictions and required protocols below, then click the orange button to schedule your appointment. (If no one is waiting, you may stay as long as you like, and yes, public rest rooms are available.)
Services Available: Computer and Equipment (printers, copier, laptop, scan/fax), Newspapers and Magazines, Tables and Carrels for Work or Study, Reference Librarian Assistance, or browsing a group of items staff can retrieve for you from our stacks (which you can check out).
Continuing Services Available via Phone, Email, Curbside Pickup, Groton Delivery, and Children's Window (come visit us through the garden).
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
Entrance Restrictions: Appointment and a Wellness Screening at the door. Full details here.
Required Protocols: Wear mask; 6-ft. min. distance; avoid congregating or loitering; observe all guidelines, etc. Full details here.
*Service hours reduced because library staffing reduced.
— All information current as of August 28, 2020, and subject to change.
GPL to Go
Curbside Pickup & Groton Delivery• If it’s available in the MVLC Catalog, 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 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. (To shorten the wait, call ahead of your arrival and we will have them ready for you!) 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 4 days of quarantine.
• If you need help placing holds, arranging home delivery in Groton, or would prefer to have a staff member assist you: call Reference at 978-448-8000.
Library cards
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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.
