Wheeler Library About Us

The Lamplighter Band on the Library Lawn by Susan Stafford

Wheeler Library serves as the principal public library for the residents of North Stonington. The building has a rich history. Constructed in 1900 of Westerly granite, the Wheeler School and Library served as the town's secondary school and public library for over forty years. The Wheeler Family financed the building's construction, and provided an endowment which remains our principal source of funding. Many residents of North Stonington fondly remember their years spent in this building during its decades as a school. Although a major renovation was undertaken in 1992, the library retains its historic character. Two marble lions remain vigilant outside its front doors.

A Board of Trustees, whose members are Gary Annino, William Hescock, Thomas Downie, Kate Parenteau, and Leda Stanley-Fidrych, oversee the Library.

Have a question about the library? Need help from your local librarian? Please call us or use our convenient Email Contact form.

Wheeler Library - 101 Main Street - North Stonington - Ct

Services

Any Connecticut resident holding a library card from their home library may borrow materials from the library. In addition, patrons with a Wheeler Library card may borrow from other public libraries within the state of Connecticut. Most library materials may be returned at any public library within the state.

We provide books, periodicals, compact discs, books on tape, videos, computer software, and reference resources for all ages. In addition, the library provides public access to computers, including the Internet.

Wheeler Library participates in the reQuest card catalog and online interlibrary loan service provided by the Connecticut Library Network. This service lists the holdings for most public libraries in the state, including Wheeler Library. In addition, many academic libraries' collections are available. You can search for all types of library materials in this net-based card catalog. You may place your own interlibrary loans, and we will call you when your materials reach this library. For more information visit our Research Page.

Book Drop

Books can be returned after hours in the book drop at the rear of the library. Videos, Cds and DVDs must be returned during open hours.

Homebound Services

We are happy to deliver library materials to homebound patrons at their convenience. Please call Amy Kennedy at the library for assistance.

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Monday, Wednesday & Friday 10 am to 4 pm

Tuesday & Thursday 10 am to 8 pm

Saturday 10 am to 3 pm

Closed Holidays
Memorial Day	Monday, May 25th
Independence Day	Friday, July 3rd
Labor Day	Monday, September 7th
Columbus Day	Monday, October 12th
Veterans Day	Wednesday, November 11th
Thanksgiving Day	Thursday, November 26th
Christmas Eve	Thursday, December 24th
Christmas Day	Friday, December 25th
New Year's Eve closing at 4pm	Thursday, December 31st

New Services

Wheeler Library is offering two exciting new services.

With NetLibrary eAudiobooks you can download audiobooks to your computer and sync them to your portable media player. There's a wide range of supported portable listening devices such as Creative Zen Mosaic, Zen Stone Plus, Archos 605 Wi-Fi, and Sandisk Sansa Fuze. Many titles are compatible with iPod and iPhone. For a complete list please visit the OCLC supported portable listening device list.

For more information on how to download and listen to eAudiobooks from NetLibrary visit our eAudioBooks How To page.

LearningExpress Library!

Whatever your goal, LearningExpress Library's resources will help you succeed. Each Learning Centers offers the practice tests, exercises, skill-building courses, and information you need to achieve the results you want—at school, at work, or in life. Looking to land a job? You'll find an entire Learning Center dedicated to helping you get the one that's right for you.

For signup information or help with either program please email or call Amy Kennedy (860)535-0383.