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The West Woodstock Library is one of four local village libraries that serve the town of Woodstock, Connecticut.  Located in the western half of Woodstock, it is complemented by the North Woodstock Library, the East Woodstock May Memorial Library and the Bracken Memorial Library located at Woodstock Academy.  The West Woodstock Library Association is a non-profit organization that operates under the terms of its' constitution and bylaws to oversee the operation of the library.  Please see further information on the Board of Trustees and their meetings here.

The West Woodstock Library was originally founded in 1806 and celebrated it's 200th anniversary last year.  The West Woodstock Library Association was founded in December 1930.  You can review the association's current constitution and bylaws by clicking here.  (Please note, you need Acrobat Reader installed on your computer to view these documents.  It can be obtained for free by clicking here if you do not already have it installed on your computer.)

The West Woodstock Library has been featured in local newspaper articles from time to time over the past few years.  These articles have mainly been focused around the library's reconstruction of the John F. Williams Law Office and new library connector.  The Williams Law Office housed the library's collection for a number of years back in the 1800's.  Please see more information on the building project here.  The following links are copies of these articles.

09.28.2007 Woodstock Villager          09.24.2004 Putnam Reminder         

07.02.2004 Putnam Town Crier          07.2004 Our Town   

We have published newsletters in the past and you can view these by clicking the links below.  If you would like to be on the distribution list for any future library newsletters or email notices please sign up when you are at the library or send an email to newsletter@westwoodstocklibrary.org.

Spring 2004                    Summer 2004                   Fall 2004

Updated 07/05/2008


   Local Information - Town of Woodstock & Surrounding Area

The official Town of Woodstock website provides information about our community and links to other local points of interest.

 

The Quinebaug-Shetucket Heritage Corridor website provides valuable information about the area that Woodstock is located in.

 

The Northeastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce website is another great resource with detailed  local information.

West Woodstock Library, 5 Bungay Hill Connector, Woodstock, CT 06281, (860) 974-0376