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Our Mission and Guiding Principles

Library Mission

Engaging all members of our community by providing equal access to books, electronic resources, programs, and partnerships to enrich and empower lives.

Guiding Principles and Aspirations

We rely on our library team, our collections, our physical and virtual spaces — as well as our Guiding Principles — To deliver our mission and Aspirations.
 
We Aspire to  Promote Literacy and a Love of Reading: Reading is a key ingredient for living an engaged, empowered and enriched life. For that  reason, we are committed to helping every  library user become a lifelong reader.
 
We Aspire to Honor Access to Information: We ensure that resources remain open to browsing, are forward-looking, diverse and relevant. We provide equal  access to all library resources.
 
We Aspire to Create a Safe and Welcoming Environment: We ensure that the library team members and policies support a welcoming, comfortable and secure library experience which enables library users to read, study, explore and connect. 
 
We Aspire to Treasure Children and Youth: We actively engage children, youth, their caregivers, and educators to boost academic achievement, foster life-long learning, and raise thoughtful readers and citizens. 
 
We Aspire to Embrace our Community: Community diversity is an asset to be celebrated. As a result, we continually work to expand our universe of library users and strive to meet their needs and expectations.
 
We Aspire to Value and Seek Community Partnerships: Partnerships strengthen the library's ability to fulfill its mission and extend its reach and   impact. To that end, we partner with a  broad group of individuals, public and nonprofit agencies, educators,businesses and other organizations in our community. 
 
We Aspire to Respect the Library Endowment: We are scrupulous in our fiscal management. We are committed to responsible leadership and efficient operations so as to provide a sound financial base to ensure the stability and longevity of the library.
 
We Aspire to Be Your Third Place: Through our varied resources, public events, and community partnerships we strive to become your venue of choice outside of your workplace and home—your third place.
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Torrington Library
12 Daycoeton Place
Torrington, CT  06790
Ph: 860.489.6684
Fax: 860.482.4664
[email protected]

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Library Hours

​10:00am-6:00pm  - Monday, Tuesday, Friday
10:00am-8:00pm  -  Wednesday & Thursday
10:00am-3:00pm  - Saturday
10:00am-1:00pm - Saturday July/August Only

The Children's Room closes 15 minutes before the rest of the library.
The public computers shut down 30 minutes before the rest of the library. Thank you! 
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  • Home
  • About
    • Board of Trustees
    • Book Nook
    • Library Tours >
      • Virtual Tour
    • Contact/Staff Directory
    • Directions & Parking
    • Employment Opportunities
    • History
    • Hours & Holiday Closings
    • Library Policies
    • Mission/Guiding Principles
    • Museum and Special Collections
    • School Outreach
  • Using My Library
    • Apply for a Card
    • Search Our Catalog
    • Cake Pan
    • ClearView Vision Reader
    • Copier & Fax Services
    • Customized Book Order
    • Fine Free Info
    • Interlibrary Loan
    • Library Pass Program
    • Local History Collection
    • Loan Periods
    • Microfilm
    • Public Internet Access
    • Renewals
    • Room Rentals >
      • Community/Meeting Rooms
    • Tax Forms
    • Quiet Study Rooms
  • My Account
  • Online Resources
    • Ask a Librarian
    • Book a Librarian
    • FamilySearch
    • Historical Documents
    • Hoopla
    • Kanopy
    • LinkedInLearning
    • Mango Languages
    • Libby E-Books/Audio Books >
      • Libby Help
    • Torrington Newspapers
    • Palace Project
    • ResearchIT CT
    • Social Service Directory
    • Tumble Books
  • Children
    • Welcome
    • Events
    • Children's Mural Project
    • Letters Are Characters
    • Teacher's Toolbox
    • Tumble Books
    • Torrington Public Schools
  • Teens
    • Welcome Teens
    • Teen Events
    • Teen Advisory Board
    • Teen Summer Reading
    • Mural Project
    • Teacher's Toolbox
    • For Students
  • Events
    • 160th Anniversary
    • Event Registration
    • Book Clubs
    • Calendar of Events
    • On-The-Go
    • Upcoming Events Blog
    • Murder in the Stacks
    • Salem Witch Trails Virtual Mystery
    • Titanic Virtual Game
    • Taste of Torrington
  • Donate
    • Donate Today
    • Enriching Partners
    • Planned Giving
    • Used Books