Connecticut Libraries and Librarians
"The Big Read" is a nationwide initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts that provides citizens with the opportunity to read and discuss a single book within their communities. Discover how "The Big Read" is being implemented and celebrated across Connecticut.
The latest library and media center job openings around the state. Includes openings in public, academic, corporate, special, and school libraries as well as non-traditional library positions. Updated weekly.
Links to a variety of useful resources for Connecticut librarians, including directories, statistics, articles, publications, and more.
Comprehensive list of links to library-related groups in Connecticut, New England, and beyond.
A list of Connecticut and neighboring state museums, historic sites, and attractions that offer library passes. Includes contact information, URL, and pass pricing and details. (PDF document)
What's one way to bring community members together to discuss ideas, broaden the appreciation of reading, and break down barriers among people? It's a "One Book" program, in which a town, city, or region reads and discusses one book, together. See who's reading what, link to One Book programs statewide, and get ideas for your own One Book program.
This the go-to site for all things summer reading - guides and manuals, recommended performers, ideas for promotions and displays, and much more. Regardless of your summer reading theme, you'll find inspiration here.
Developed and designed cooperatively by Connecticut children's librarians since 1979, the award-winning Fairfield County Children's Librarians' Roundtable Summer Reading Program offers Connecticut's libraries a cost-effective way to provide premiere, regionally significant summer reading program materials. Find out about this year's theme, order program materials, get ideas, and more.