The Hotchkiss Memorial Library was erected in 1892-93 thanks to the generous gift of Maria Bissell Hotchkiss in memory of her husband Benjamin Berkeley Hotchkiss of Sharon, Connecticut.
The Building's style is Romanesque Revival. Its outer walls are limestone quarried in Sharon. The interior walls and floors are solid oak with 10 panels of stained glass windows depicting world renowned authors.

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

patrons regarding their interests and expectations.

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