Mission
The mission of the Hotchkiss Library of Sharon is to contribute significantly to the quality of life in the community it serves by providing the following:
- A free lending library of current and classical literature, periodicals, video and audio materials, and electronic resources.
- Strong emphasis on children's programs including preschool and summer reading activities.
- Access to the State wide interlibrary lending program for materials not in the Library's collection.
- Large-print books and audio recordings for the sight impaired.
- Basic reference materials and a significant collection of local genealogical and historical books and documents.
- An expanding series of programs for adults including lectures, the annual book signing and book sale and small group sessions including evenings with authors and book reviews.
- Computer access to the Internet for its patrons.
It is the goal of the Hotchkiss Library of Sharon to respond to the needs of the community, and to seek advice from its evenings with authors and book reviews.
patrons regarding their interests and expectations.
