About the Library

Welcome to the Groton Public Library.

As our mission statement reads, “The library offers a vibrant and welcoming sanctuary to spark curiosity and open minds.” We hope you use this website and visit the Library often to spark your curiosity, and in doing so, serendipitously find music, art, programs, a new favorite author, and yes, even a place to escape—a sanctuary. The library’s vibrancy stems from heavy daily use (GPL has one of the highest uses-per-capita in the state with 23 check-outs per person annually) and numerous programs, including: 7 book discussion groups, a summer reading program for over 800 children, 23 museum passes, and over 30 online databases. As a sanctuary, we offer quiet study rooms and comfortable chairs facing west, overlooking the meadows where one can read, reflect and refresh.

However you use your library, the staff is here to help you with all your library and information needs and strives to assist you in a friendly and efficient manner.  We appreciate the great support we receive from this community and we always welcome your suggestions to make your library better.

Owen S. Shuman
Library Director

COLLECTION = 73,489

61,246 books
6,614 DVDs & videos
5,530 audiobooks & CDs
99 magazine & newspaper subscriptions

USAGE

244,657 total circulation (FY2009)
23.52 per capita circulation