The Oliver Wolcott Library, Inc., is the principal public library of the Town of Litchfield.

Our Mission

To provide facilities, materials, services and programs that foster lifelong learning and a welcoming environment for community interaction, enhanced by staff dedicated to this vision and possessed of compassion, a cooperative spirit and strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Our Core Values

• We creatively communicate and attentively listen to ensure that our services are known and relevant to the needs of the community.

• We are innovative, dynamic risk-takers who embrace new technologies and ideas.

• We select, initiate and promote materials, programs and services that enlighten, entertain, and inform.

• We are a welcoming, friendly place for all members of the community.

• We continuously improve our efficiency and infrastructure by managing our funds and resources wisely and attracting public and private funding.

OWL Highlights

At the Library between May 2006- April 2007:

• 6,352 residents or approximately 76% of the population of Litchfield are library card holders.

• Patron visits continued to increase, reaching a record of 240 patrons per day.

• An average of 307 items were borrowed each day, an increase of 10%.

• 5,805 reference and technology questions were answered in person, by phone and by e-mail, an increase of 22%.

• More than 180 patrons attended our bi-weekly computer classes, an increase of 20%.

• Each week, an average of 288 patrons accessed the Internet at the Library.

• 790 patrons received our e-newsletter each week.

• 3,079 patrons attended programs, an increase of 26%.

• 3,426 children participated in programs, an increase of 33%.

• 200 children enrolled in our Summer Reading Program and 578 children participated in our related activities and events.

• 692 families, businesses, and volunteers participated in the Festival of Trees.

• 493 families and businesses supported our Annual Fund Drive.