General Library Information

The Southwick Public Library is open to Massachusetts and Connecticut residents.  It boasts 12,000 sq. feet and houses an Adult Library, a Children’s Library, a Community Room, Restrooms, and a Staff Room. Adult and Children’s, including YA (young adult) programs are offered on a regular basis.  Programming during the year involves the Southwick Public Schools and outreach efforts to the various pre-school programs in Southwick and surrounding areas. Each summer, the library offers a summer reading program for kids, teens, and adults. 

Kids Room Picture

How do I sign up for a library card?

Persons over 18 may readily obtain a Library card with the proper identification. Minors, younger than 18, need a parent or legal guardian’s signature before a card can be issued. This is the only difference between an adult and minor’s library card as minors are free to take out materials from any part of the Library. Individuals must be 5 years of age to sign up for a library card. Fees are assessed when items are returned after the time frame set at the time of checkout. Also, should an item have an accident or become lost, patrons will be charged the price of the item, plus a $5.00 processing fee. Items may be returned in the drop boxes located at the Library’s entrance when the Library is not open. Materials returned after closing on the date due are overdue.

The Southwick Library offers many resources to our community including: 

  • Books on the Go- delivery for homebound residents.
  • Book Boxes- offered every other month. Sign up to receive books picked out just for you and a box of goodies. 
  • Library of Things
  • Suzanne Davis Seed Library
  • Museum Passes- Click here to see our current museum passes. Please check the catalog or call us for availability. 
  • Free wifi- we offer free wifi inside and outside the building (at a close range)
  • Library Aware- click here to sign up for any of our email lists (we have email lists for families, teens, adults, as well as our monthly newsletter the Library Links, our Book Clubs, as well as new release items. For a full listing of our offerings, click the link and sign up for as many as you'd like!) 
  • Ancestry Library Edition is available on our public computers!
  • A Creation Station (funded by Shurtleff Children's Services, Inc). The Creation Stattion be used inside the library for projects like Photoshop and stop motion animation. 

 

Planning for the Future- The Southwick Library works hard to provide the best services today while planning for our community's future.