About Us
Mission Statement
The Silas Bronson Library provides free public access in order to foster ideas, to promote education, to disseminate general information and to make a positive contribution to the cultural heritage of Waterbury and its environs, serving as the focal point for the enrichment of the community.
Contact Us
Silas Bronson Library
267 Grand St.
Waterbury, CT 06702
Administration Office (203) 574-8222
Fax (203) 574-8055
Adult and Information Services (AIS) (203) 574-8225
Circulation (C) (203) 574-8206
Childrens Services Division (CSD) (203 574-8213
Bunker Hill Branch (203) 574-8240
TTY/TDD (203) 574-8222
Hours
Main Branch
Monday 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Saturday * 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sunday Closed
Bunker Hill Branch
Tuesdays 1:00-8:00 p.m.
Thursday 10:00-5:30 p.m.
Saturday 10:00-2:00 p.m.
* Saturday hours begin the first Saturday after Labor Day and end the Saturday before Memorial Day weekend.
Closed Major Holidays
Parking & Directions
Metered parking is available behind the library and on the street at a rate of $ .25 per 1/4 hour. There is also a parking garage with entrances from Field Street, Cottage Place and Bank Street.
FROM HARTFORD ON 84 WEST
Take exit 21 "Meadow Street". Go right on to Field Street. At the traffic light at the top of Field Street, take a left on to Grand Street. The library is the second building on the left.
FROM DANBURY ON 84 EAST
Take exit 21 "Meadow Street". At the end of the exit, go right onto Meadow Street. Go through two traffic lights. You will see a clock tower on the left. Bear right just before the third light. The library is the first building on the right.
FROM NEW HAVEN ON 69 NORTH
Follow 69 North to 84 West and follow directions from Hartford.
FROM BRIDGEPORT ON 8 NORTH
Take exit 32 "Downtown Waterbury". At the first light, go right onto Freight Street. At the light at the end of Freight Street, go right onto Meadow Street and at the next light, take a left onto Grand Street. The library is the first building on the right.
FROM TORRINGTON ON 8 SOUTH
Take exit 32 "Riverside Street" (the exit is on the left hand side of the highway). At the traffic light at the end of the exit, go left onto Freight Street. Follow directions for 8 North.
Use this Google Map to get directions. Click on the Red paper clip and click on directions, then type in your home address in box (A) .
Library Administrative Staff
Emmett McSweeney, Director
emcsweeney@waterburyct.org
(203) 574-8221
Gary Bach, Adult and Information Services (AIS)
gbach@waterburyct.org
(203) 574-8248
Maria Ines Correa, Children Services (CSD)
mcorrea@waterburyct.org, Children's Services (CSD)
(203) 574-8213
Tanya Jackson-Smith
tjackson-smith@waterburyct.org, Circulation Services (C)
(203) 574-8206
Heston Clapp
hclapp@waterburyct.org, Technical Services (T)
(203) 574-8218
Accessibility for Patrons with Disabilities
Get involved!
That's our message. The Silas Bronson Library encourages patrons with physical, mental, or emotional disabilities to participate actively, both as avid readers and enthusiastic attendees at library programs. We have many different types of assistive devices that can make it easier for you or others you know to use the library.
Blindness or visual impairment
The following types of equipment and services are available for blind or visually-impaired library patrons The equipment is available on a self-service basis. Please feel free to ask any of the staff for assistance if you need help operating the equipment.
Print Resources
- Large Print books (Main Reading Room)
- Library newsletter "Books and Happenings" available in large print (Main Reading Room)
- "Reader's Digest" magazine available in large print (Main Reading Room - with the large print book collection)
- audio books (East Wing and Children's Department)
- signs in both print and braille
Living with Low Vision
The following types of equipment and services are available for deaf or hearing-impaired library patrons:
- Text telephone reference service - call (203) 574-8226.
- E-mail reference service - sblmrr@bronsonlibrary.org
- Closed caption videos and DVDs - interfiled with other audiovisual material
- Loop system available for use in classroom or auditorium
- American sign language (ASL) interpreters - on request
Note: The loop system is one of our newest assistive devices. It is ideal for any kind of class or group presentation because, by wearing headphones or a neckloop, the hearing-impaired patron can adjust the volume for himself without affecting the comfort of other people in the room. It must be set up in advance. Please contact us if you would like to try it out at a library class or program.
- hand-held magnifier (Main Reading Room - Information Desk)
- closed circuit television system (CCTV) - Optelec (East Wing)
- several computer work stations with large print and/or speech output capability - ZoomText, MAGIC, JAWS (East Wing)
- Scanner that can magnify print (East Wing)
Contact information:
ADA Coordinator: Dana Lucisano, Reference Librarian (203) 574-8230
Library Director: Emmett McSweeney (203) 574-8222
Board of Agents Contact and Meeting Schedule
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Name
|
Term Expires |
Mrs. Ellen Gambini
President |
7/4/2016 |
Vice President |
7/4/2016 |
Susan Beatty
Secretary |
7/4/2014 |
| Audrey Harrell |
7/4/2014 |
| Phil Benevento |
7/4/2016 |
| Lana Ogrodnik |
7/4/2012 |
| Daniel Ryan |
7/4/2014 |
| Donald Perugini |
7/4/2012 |
| Elizabeth Wesson |
7/4/2014 |
|
7/4/2016 |
| Non Voting Members |
Aldermanic Representative
TBA |
|
Treasurer
TBA |
|
Emmett McSweeney
Library Director |
|
2011 Meeting Schedule
(4:00 p.m., Board Room
Every 4th Tuesday of the Month.
Annual Meeting 3:30 p.m.)
January 25, 2011
February 22, 2011
March 22, 2011
April 26, 2011
May 24, 2011
June 28, 2011 (Annual 3:30 p.m.)
July 26, 2011 (possible special meeting)
August (No meeting)
September 27, 2011
October 25, 2011
November 22, 2011
December 13, 2011 (2nd Tuesday - holiday celebration)