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Service Center and Collections: About the Service Center

Collection Support * Professional Collections * Programming materials for children and adults * Technology Training Lab * Meeting Rooms & Equipment * Consulting services

"Because Sharing Resources Makes Us All Stronger" Libraries TransformWe are a library for librarians and are open to all who work in Connecticut's libraries.

Service Center Consolidation: Middletown and Willimantic Library Service Center collections have been reduced and consolidated at Middletown. The Willimantic Library Service Center has closed.

Looking for large print books?

  • To search for large print books online, visit our catalog. Items will be sent to your library via deliverIT CT. If you have questions about the catalog or your account, please call 860-704-2200.
  • To browse stacks and check books out in person, please visit the Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped.
    Hours: Monday-Friday: 9:00 am-3:00 pm
    Location: 198 West Street, Rocky Hill, CT 06067
    Telephone: 860-721-2020; Toll Free: 800-842-4516
  • If you need help selecting titles or have other questions, call MLSC staff at 860-704-2200.

Service Center Staff

Maria Bernier
Statewide Data Coordinator
860-704-2204
Maria.Bernier@ct.gov

Grace Burchard
Library Technical Assistant
860-704-2212
Grace.Burchard@ct.gov

Steve Cauffman
requestIT CT Coordinator
860-704-2223
Stephen.Cauffman@ct.gov

Judy Crooks
Circulation / ILL
860-704-2205
Judy.Crooks@ct.gov

Eric Hansen
Retired

Gail Hurley
Library Development Consultant
860-704-2222
Gail.Hurley@ct.gov

Kymberlee Powe
Children's and YA Consultant
860-407-2207
Kymberlee.Powe@ct.gov

Diane Stielau
Library Aide
860-704-2208
Diane.Stielau@ct.gov

Linda Williams
Children’s Services Consultant
Retired

Location

Middletown Library Service Center
786 South Main Street
Middletown, CT 06457
Click here to open the address in Google Maps
Phone: 860-704-2200, or 800-437-2313 (toll free in CT)

Hours

We are a library for librarians and are open to all who work in Connecticut's libraries!

Open: Mon - Fri, 8 am - 4:30 pm
  • Closed on State holidays

Note: First Thursday evening hours are suspended until further notice.

September 2019
  • Monday, Sept.2: Closed for Labor Day
October 2019
  • Monday, Oct.14: Closed for Columbus Day
November 2019
  • Monday, Nov. 11: Closed for Veterans Day
  • Thursday, Nov. 28: Closed for Thanksgiving Day
December 2019
  • Wednesday, Dec. 25: Closed for Christmas Day

To browse our Large Print Collection in person visit
the Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Hours:  Monday-Friday: 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Location: 198 West Street, Rocky Hill, CT 06067
Telephone: 860.721.2020

Willimantic Library Service Center
Permanently closed as of June 1, 2016

Tell us what you think

What would you like to see at the Middletown Library Service Center?

Tell us what you think
Small, cozy seating areas: 3 votes (5.66%)
Better coffee: 2 votes (3.77%)
A visible, staffed service desk: 8 votes (15.09%)
A library cat!: 33 votes (62.26%)
More computers for us to use: 0 votes (0%)
More large meeting room space: 7 votes (13.21%)
Total Votes: 53

Service Center Collections

Search Primo

Primo is the CT State Library catalog. Search for books, kits, puppets and more! On the search results page, narrow your search to MLSC or large print items at LBPH.

Reserve Discussion Sets and Equipment
You can now reserve book sets, book props, STEM kits, and musical instrument kits yourself!

Not sure how to use Primo. Follow the directions below.

Upcoming Workshops from the Connecticut State Library CE Calendar

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