The Groton Public Library was chartered in 1896 to serve the people of the Groton school district.
Local physician, Dr. Miles Goodyear, bequeathed funds in memory of his mother to build a home for the library.
Designed by prominent architect William Henry Miller as one of his last commissions, the building was completed in 1917.
To accommodate the library’s growing usage, an addition was built in 1981. Special care made sure the library retained its original architectural style of Georgian brick exterior and neo-classic interior. The reading room, still full of space and light, welcomes new generations of patrons.
In the Fall of 2021, The Library had a second addition built as well as the first addition being renovated. The addition houses new office space, a new teen room, and a large open room for events with adjoining kitchen and storage. Renovation of the first addition converted a small room into our new community pantry with a fridge, freezer, and pantry; and expanded our bathrooms and kids room.
| Staff | |
|---|---|
| Director | Sara Knobel |
| Staff | Aidan Babcock Anita Kirby Elizabeth Honis Gretchen Henry Justin Wilcox Nikki Payne Pat Berry Ryan Black |
| Trustees | |
|---|---|
| President | Nancy Dailey |
| Vice-President | James Morningstar |
| Financial Officer | Sophia Darling |
| Secretary | Sarah Lubold |
| Building & Grounds | Janna Buckwalter |
| Trustee | Polly Case-Codner |
| Friends Liaison | Angela Gian-Cursio |
Board of Trustees Responsibilities:
The President shall preside at all meetings of the Board, authorize calls for any special meetings, appoint all committees, execute all documents authorized by the Board, serve as an ex-officio voting member of all committees, and generally perform all duties associated with that office.
The Vice President, in the event of the absence or disability of the President or of a vacancy in that office, shall assume and perform the duties and functions of the President.
The Secretary shall keep a true and accurate record of all meetings of the Board, shall issue notice of all regular and special meetings, and shall perform such other duties as are generally associated with that office.
The Financial Officer shall be the financial overseeing officer of the Board and shall perform such duties as generally devolve upon the office. In the absence or inability of the Financial Officer, his/her duties shall be performed by such other members of the Board as the Board may designate.
The Building and Grounds Officer shall perform such duties for overseeing the upkeep, maintenance, renovation, and building of the physical library building and grounds. In the absence or inability of the Building and Grounds Officer, his/her duties shall be performed by such other members of the Board as the Board may designate.
