Library Services Information

11/23 
49 Rope Ferry Road 
Waterford, CT 06385 
860-444-5805 
www.waterfordpubliclibrary.org 
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Monday - Thursday:  
9:00am to 9:00pm 
Friday & Saturday:   
9:00am to 5:00pm 
Sunday (Oct 15 - Mar 24) 
1:00pm to 4:00pm 
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SUPPORT THE LIBRARY 
Your donations enable us to provide a robust 
collection of print and e-resources, responsive 
services and enlightening programs. We accept 
cash, checks made payable to Waterford Public 
Library, Inc., or donations online. 
We thank you for your support! 
The library is a registered 501c3 
organization, EIN: 06-0707059.  
The library accepts donations of new and “like new” 
books, media and puzzles. To help us manage the 
process, we request that you bring no more than 
one box or bag per day. Donations can be left with a 
staff member at the Circulation Desk. 
DONATIONS 
Ancestry: Comprehensive online resource for 
genealogical information.  In library use only.    
 
JobNow: Resume and job help, practice tests, 
career resources.  
 
FamilySearch: Genealogical research. We are 
an Affiliate Library.  In library use only.  
 
researchIT CT: Magazines, newspapers, journals, 
and more.  
RESEARCH RESOURCES 
DIGITAL RESOURCES 
Featuring Scholastic eBooks for 
preschoolers through grade 3.  
Stream over 30,000 movies, 
documentaries and foreign 
films.  
OverDrive: eBooks, eAudiobooks, 
digital magazines and more. 
Transparent Language Online with 
KidSpeak is a language learning 
resource for the whole family.  
Animated picture books for children.  
The Connecticut State Library’s 
statewide library eBook and 
eAudiobook platform. 
Visit the library website for more information 
or call the Information Desk at 860-444-5805, 
ext. 2 for assistance. 
www.waterfordpubliclibrary.org 

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YOUR LIBRARY CARD 
Waterford Public Library shares an online catalog 
with the three Groton Libraries:  Bill Memorial, 
Groton Public, and Mystic & Noank. You can 
easily place holds on items in any of the four 
libraries, though each library does have its own 
policies in regards to categories of materials that 
they will send here vs. those which you need to 
pick up at their location. 
Your library card can also be used in any library 
throughout the state. Our Information Desk staff 
can assist you with interlibrary loans (ILL) to have 
items sent here from libraries other than our 
Groton partners. You also have the option to 
search the CT State Library’s findIT CT catalog (on 
our website under digital resources) to identify 
items on your own. However, at this time, all ILL 
requests must be placed with staff assistance. 
RENEWING MATERIALS 
 Library materials that are eligible for renewal, 
will be automatically renewed by the library's 
automated integrated library software. An email 
notice will be provided 3 days in advance of your 
due dates to advise if items will be renewed on 
your behalf. 
PROGRAMS & EVENTS 
Entertaining, informational and educational 
programs such as author talks, lectures, book 
clubs, and concerts. 
Storytimes, STEAM programs, and craft activities. 
Summer reading programs for adults, children & 
teens. 
Monthly virtual author talks featuring bestselling 
authors. 
Check our website, Facebook page, or pick up an 
event flyer at the library. 
 
All events are free and open to all. 
Scan QR Code to view all upcoming events. 
SERVICES 
Homebound Services 
For residents who cannot visit the library. 
 
Art Display Wall 
In support of the local arts community we offer 
artists the opportunity to publicly showcase 
their work. 
 
Quaker Hill Bookdrop 
For the convenience of our customers, the 
Library provides a book drop for returns at the 
Quaker Hill Fire House. 
 
Technology 
 
Computers with internet access & 
Microsoft Office software. 
 
Free Wi-Fi (24/7).  
 
Charging station and two solar powered 
benches for mobile devices. 
 
Color copier with scanner. 
 
Printing, including wireless printing.* 
 
 
*Nominal charge for printing. 
COLLECTIONS  
Audiobooks on CD and 
Playaway 
Books for all ages 
CD players 
Citizenship kit 
DVDs 
Graphic novels 
Jigsaw puzzles 
Kill-a-Watt monitor 
Large print books 
Libros en Español 
Magazines 
Metal Detectors 
Museum passes 
Music CDs 
Newspapers 
Playaway launchpads 
Read Alongs 
Ukuleles 
Videogames 
Wi-Fi hotspots 
Effective November 1, 2022, the Library has 
adopted the following fine structure: 
Red Hot Reads - 25¢ per day/ $5.00 max. 
Red Hot DVDs - 50¢  per day/ $5.00 max. 
Metal Detectors - $5.00 per day/ $25 max. 
Museum Passes - $5.00 per day/ $25 max. 
Ukuleles - $5.00 per day/ $25 max. 
Wi-Fi Hotspots -  $5.00 per day/ $25 max. 
 
All other materials are fine free. 
OVERDUE FINES 
Connecticut's Old State House 
Connecticut River Museum 
Connecticut Science Center 
Custom House Maritime Museum 
Florence Griswold Museum 
Lyman Allyn Art Museum 
Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Re-
search Center 
Mystic Seaport Museum 
Niantic Children's Museum 
Slater Memorial Museum  
State Parks and Forests Free Pass 
Thames River Heritage Park Water Taxi 
Wadsworth Atheneum 
MUSEUM PASSES 
Passes circulate for 2 days. They are offered 
on a “first come, first served” basis.