Welcome to Oxford Public Library!

Our normal public hours are: 
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 9:00am-4:00pm
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00am-7:00pm
Closed Sundays


FALL HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY

When Is the Collection?
Saturday, September 23, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Thomaston High School, located at 185 Branch Rd., Thomaston
Proof of residency, such as a driver’s license, tax bill, or other identification, is required for entrance.
There is no charge to residents.

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List of Acceptable and Unacceptable Items


 

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     We are offering new digital resources through the CT State Library to help you gain technology skills and improve your chances of landing that job!  Click the picture to access the Workforce Solutions programs!

Picture of 6 job skills databases offered through the CT State Library and Oxford Library.

Click here to access the tutorial on how to apply for jobs using the Workforce Database!

Also, new training opportunities for CT jobs are available at CareerConnect from Gov. Lamont’s initiative. Click portal.ct.gov/careerconnect to participate and learn more! 


Click any phrase below to learn detailed information about each topic…

Curbside Pickup

Get a Library Card

Ask a Librarian

Library Programs and Events

Acorn Library Catalog on Your Phone App

Borrow library books on your Kindle Paperwhite from Overdrive

 

Library Value Calculator: How much money can you save by using our services and materials instead of purchasing yourself? You will be surprised-we are a great return on your tax investment!


More Resources and Information

Library of Congress

America’s News from Newsbank (full-text magazine, journal and newspaper articles on past and current events)

Local Newspapers from Newsbank:

New Haven Register (1998-2021 full-text only; 2022-Present Full Image version)

Connecticut Post (1998-Present)

Oxford Gazette (2000-2009)

Waterbury Republican-American (2004-Present)

USA TODAY Collection (1987-2006 full-text only; 2007-Present Full Image version)  

New York Post Collection(1999-2020 full-text only; 2021-Present Full Image version)

Digital Newspapers of CT from the CT State Library
Free Computer Courses from Techsoup-Word Basics 101

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THE MISSION OF THE OXFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY IS TO INSPIRE LIFELONG LEARNING, ADVANCE KNOWLEDGE, AND STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY.

Oxford Library Logo with colored book spine labels in the O

The Oxford Public Library is monitored by video surveillance cameras to deter criminal activity against the Library’s property, staff and building.