Curbside Pickup

Here's how it works:

Place your order by calling or online.
We confirm your materials are ready.
Call when you get to the library and we will place your order on our pickup table under the big yellow tent near the outdoor book returns.

Please keep in mind:

If you are returning books, please place in the outdoor book returns. Do not leave on the pickup table or hand to a staff member.
Please do not spray your library books with sanitizing sprays. This damages the materials. We are strictly following the American Library Association recommendations and are quarantining all returned books for 72 hours. To read more, please click here.

NEW! Available for Curbside!

Think of a genre or author you may like to read.
Call us at 860.489.6684 and we'll select five titles within that genre or by that author.
You can also place the order online and just type the genre or author into the request line.
We will confirm when your materials are ready.
Call when you get to the library and we will place your order on our pickup table under the big yellow tent near the outdoor book returns.

Our Curbside Policy

To request library materials, patrons may call the Library at 860-489-6684 or complete the electronic form below.
You must have a valid Torrington Library card to use this service. If you do not have a card, click here to apply. Once you receive your card, you can begin to use Curbside Pickup.
Limit to five (5) items per adult/YA library card and ten (10) items per juvenile card. (DVD limit of 3 per library card is still in effect).
Please be sure to check our Catalog before requesting an item.
We will make every effort to fulfill your request based on item availability.
A Library staff member will gather the requested materials, put them in a bag, and label it with your last name.
We will then contact you to let you know that your materials are ready. (Please provide contact information and preferred method of contact at the time of your request).
Once your order is confirmed, you can pickup during library operating hours, which are Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm.
Please call when you arrive at the library and a staff member will bring your order to our pickup table located near the book returns.
Items can be returned in the Book Drop.
If you are returning items during pick-up, please place your returned books in the outdoor book returns. We will not take book returns in person.
Requested materials must be picked up within the same week as your order. If materials are not picked up bu Friday at 5pm, they will be put back into circulation for someone else to enjoy.