Libby
Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines from the LION digital collection.
Information, culture, and community
A welcoming civic hub for discovery, learning, connection, and everyday support in the heart of Norwich.
Popular Tasks
What do you need to do today?
This Week
Programs happening at Otis Library.
Browse the latest public events, workshops, storytimes, and community programs from the library calendar.
Full Event CalendarWhat You Can Do Here
Library services for real life.
From research help to meeting spaces, Otis Library makes community resources easier to find, use, and share.
Call Ahead Pickup
Request materials before you arrive and pick them up with less waiting.
Citizenship & Immigration
Find resources, referrals, and learning support for citizenship questions.
English Classes
Access literacy and language learning resources for adults and families.
Home Delivery
Connect homebound community members with materials and staff support.
Job Support Appointments
Get help with resumes, applications, and workforce resources.
Meeting Spaces
Reserve rooms for nonprofit, educational, and community uses.
Notary
Find appointment-based notary service in a familiar public setting.
One-on-One Technology Help
Book one-on-one support for devices, email, forms, printing, and online tools.
Passports
Find appointment information for passport services at the library.
Print From Anywhere
Send print jobs from home, work, or a mobile device for pickup.
Text Notifications
Receive convenient alerts about library account activity.
Children, Tweens & Teens
Room to read, play, learn, and connect.
Bright youth spaces, storytimes, crafts, book clubs, recommendations, and school-year support make the library feel useful for every age and stage.
Digital Collection
Borrow beyond the bookshelf.
Ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, movies, and TV shows are available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. All free with your Otis Library card.
Hoopla
Stream and borrow ebooks, audiobooks, comics, music, movies, and TV shows.
The Palace Project
Find ebooks and audiobooks from library collections in one reader-friendly app.
Libraries Online Inc. App
Search the catalog, manage your account, place holds, and stay connected.
Local History
Preserving Norwich stories since 1850.
Otis Library's local history and genealogy resources help residents, researchers, and families explore Norwich, New London County, and the region's past.
Visit
Plan your trip to 261 Main Street.
Otis Library is located in downtown Norwich with street parking and nearby public lots. Bookdrops are available for convenient returns when the building is closed.
Address
261 Main Street
Norwich, CT 06360
Parking
Use street parking near Main Street or nearby downtown public parking options.
Bookdrops
Return materials outside regular open hours using the library bookdrops.
Support the Library
Your gift keeps Otis Library open, active, and welcoming.
Need Help?
Not sure where to start?
Call (860) 889-2365, visit the front desk, or ask staff to help you find the right service, event, or resource.