LIBRARY HOURS: Monday 12:30-8:30, Tuesday 9:30-5:30, Wednesday 12:30-8:30, Thursday 9:30-5:30, Friday 9:30-5:30, Saturday 9:30-3:00





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The Harwinton Library is open to residents and non-residents alike. Items may be returned inside or through our Book Drop.

Computers are available for adults and children. The library has headphones and disposable headphone covers you can borrow. You are also welcome to bring your own headphones if you need to use computer audio.

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Librarian's Corner


Autumn has us looking ahead to two of our biggest fundraisers of the year: our Small Works Exhibition and our Holiday Craft Sale! Small Works 2026 kicks off at a gala Opening Reception on November 6th. Join us for live music and light refreshments, meet some of our talented artists, and get first choice of artwork. Each year our Small Works show features a variety of subjects, media, & techniques. And with all pieces priced at only $100 it’s also a great opportunity to find something unique and personal for holiday gift giving.

The Library Friends’ Annual Holiday Open House & Craft Sale will be held Saturday, December 5 beginning at 9:30. Our Craft Sale features handmade items from area artisans. Shop one-of-a-kind jewelry, ceramics, woodwork, knitwear, ornaments, candy & treats, toys, cards & more, all priced to fit your holiday budget. We’ll be open for extended hours during Hometown Holiday – drop in for free crafts and write a Letter to Santa! The Craft Sale will continue during normal Library Hours through December 24th – or until we sell out!

Thank You to all of our wonderful patrons who support our fundraisers as shoppers and contributors!

New In Our Collection

What Are We Reading This Month?

Book Discussion Thursday, October 15th @ 2 pm


The Woman in the Library
by Sulari Gentill

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The ornate reading room at the Boston Public Library is quiet, until the tranquility is shattered by a woman’s terrified scream. Security guards take charge. Four strangers, who’d happened to sit at the same table begin to talk. Each has his or her own reasons for being in the reading room that morning—it just happens that one is a murderer.

Book Discussion - Monday, October 19th @ 6 pm


Be Ready When the Luck Happens
by Ina Garten

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Ina's gift is to make everything look easy, yet all her accomplishments have been the result of hard work, audacious choices, and exquisite attention to detail. In her unmistakable voice, she brings her past and her process to life in a high-spirited and no-holds-barred memoir that chronicles decades of personal challenges, adventures and unexpected career twists.