Library News

Storrs Library is excited for our collaborative summer project, the Longmeadow Community Read! Join us this summer to read the American classic, Walden by Henry David Thoreau. We're teaming up with some amazing local resources to bring you great discussions and activities around Walden's themes. New programs will be added to this page, our Calendar of Events, and announced via email. Not subscribed to our emails yet? Click here to sign up. Upcoming Programs We've…

  Storrs Public Library is taking steps to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 in our community and the building will remain closed to the public. In accordance with Governor Charlie Baker’s timeline, curbside service began on June 4. We are offering curbside checkout service to allow patrons to checkout books, movies, and audiobooks and have learned a lot in only a few days offering this service. Place an Order To request materials, please place…

Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, Storrs Library staff is working remotely and we are continuing to support you! We are responding to email and phone inquiries to our voicemail as staffing allows between the hours of 9 to 5, Mondays thru Fridays. When leaving a voicemail, we gently remind our patrons to include their best callback number in the message. Library staff remain available to continue to assist with eReader assistance, signing up for library…

Every ten years, the US Census Bureau counts every person living in the United States and its five territories. Read on for information about how and why to participate in the 2020 Census. How do I submit my questionnaire? This year you can complete your questionnaire online, by phone, or by mail (follow the links to find out more details about each method). Please note that a printed form to respond by mail will only…

The Storrs Library Summer Reading Program, "Imagine Your Story," runs Monday, June 15 through Friday, August 14, 2020. Patrons may register now by clicking HERE to access Beanstack, our online logging program. This year we are offering a 100% Online program. Everyone will still have the opportunity to earn tickets for our Weekly and Grand Prize raffles. There are four different programs based upon age. In each program, patrons earn tickets by logging reading, completing…

Libraries across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts have been moving their programs online! In addition to the offerings from Storrs Library, there are so many amazing offerings to choose from across the Commonwealth! Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) has created eight calendars spanning Massachusetts capturing all of these virtual programs, including those from Storrs Library. The best part? You do not need to be nearby to join any of these programs, so feel free to explore…

In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and while using an abundance of caution and taking our cue from CDC and other health professionals, the Town of Longmeadow and the Richard Salter Storrs Board of Trustees have decided to temporarily close the building. We are available virtually Monday - Friday 10-4 to assist with reference questions, electronic resources and e-cards. Please Contact Us for assistance. Drop-By Curbside Services are available three times throughout the week. Learn…

In response to the ongoing pandemic, CW MARS is extending opportunities for individuals without a library card number to sign up for a full service library card or to sign up for an Instant Digital Card (IDC), which will allow you to borrow eBook and eAudiobook materials from CW MARS Digital Collections. You can sign up for an Instant Digital Card 24/7, for free -- all you need is a mobile phone number. If you…