Silas Bronson Library Update

Waterbury, CT - We Are Open Online.

Our buildings are currently closed to keep everyone safe during the current health emergency, but our online services are still available 24/7.

eBooks and Audiobooks - We are buying extra ebooks and audiobooks for our OverDrive collection. Download the Libby app to your phone or tablet, or visit bibliomation.overdrive.com to access the collection. You will need the barcode number from your library card to log in.

Online Learning - Use your library card number to access premium database for free. To get started, visit bronsonlibrary.org/research

Lynda Learning: thousands of tutorials to help you learn new skills.
Mango: learn a new language.
Small Business Reference Center: access NOLO books and more.
Auto Repair & Small Engine Repair: download the repair manual you need.
Newsbank: search thousands of news articles or browse magazines.
Rep-Am: search for articles from 2004 to the present day.

Virtual Programs - we are adding new online programs to help you find a job or aid your business. Visit our Virtual Programs page for more information.

Ask a Librarian - we are still able to reply to emails and return phone calls. Email us at bronsonlibrary@waterburyct.org or leave a message at 203-574-8222 and someone will be in touch soon.

Check Outs & Returns
All physical items currently checked out of the library have a new due date of June 30. No late fees will be charged for any item currently check out.
Please keep whatever you have until we reopen.

Block Lifted

If you were previously unable to use your library card because you owed money to the library, that block has been lifted. You should now be able to use your library card for all of our online services.

Card Renewals & Sign Ups

If your card has expired, let us know and we will renew it for you. Send an email with your name and card number to bronsonlibrary@waterburyct.org or leave a message at 203-574-8248.
If you live in Waterbury but don't have a library card, you can get a digital card online at bronsonlibrary.org/digital. When the library reopens, you will be able to upgrade your digital card to a physical card.


Virtual Tour

April 1, 2020 was the Silas Bronson Library's 150th anniversary. Because we were not able to be open to the public that day, our director instead did a virtual tour of the building on Facebook Live. You can now watch the video on the library's YouTube page.
If you'd like to learn more about the library's history, please visit our website where we are currently adding to a series of essays about our history.

Waterbury Emergency Operations

For the latest information on the situation, please visit the City of Waterbury's COVID-19 webpage.
If you have questions about COVID-19 in Waterbury, or if you would like to volunteer to help, call 311 for more information. You will be connected to the City's Emergency Operations Center.

If you are in need of services or assistance in Waterbury, please call 311.

Silas Bronson Library

April 13, 2020

267 Grand Street, Waterbury CT 06702 (203) 574-8200 bronsonlibrary.org
192 Bunker Hill Ave., Waterbury CT 06708 (203) 574-8240 bronsonlibrary.org/bunkerhill